‘American Fiction’ Cast Share Their Holiday Traditions

Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Erika Alexander, part of the ensemble in “American Fiction,” divulge their cherished holiday customs and go-to dishes. Erika, not particularly keen on cooking, proudly identifies herself as a “professional eater” and a “stellar guest.” Meanwhile, Tracee Ellis Ross enthusiastically shares delightful anecdotes from the filming of the festive movie…

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Starz Celebrates Black Women with New Series Run the World

STARZ released the official trailer today for its new comedy series “Run the World,” created by Leigh Davenport (The Perfect Find, “Wendy Williams: The Hot Topic,” BET’s “Boomerang”) who will executive produce alongside showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser (“Living Single,” “black-ish,” Lionsgate’s “Dear White People”). The new STARZ Original Series will premiere worldwide on Sunday, May…

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Erika Alexander, Gabourey Sidibe, and More Urge Black American to ‘Be Heard!’

Black Public Media (BPM) has launched BE HEARD!, a social media campaign engaging the African American community around key issues surrounding the November 3 election. The Harlem-based nonprofit dedicated to media content about the global Black experience has commissioned Color Farm Media to create a series of shorts featuring influencers — including actors Erika Alexander…

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