Theater and Movies

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 January 2020

“Burial of Kojo” (photo/CFAF)

The nation’s longest running film festival of its kind returns with 30 films and documentaries

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 December 2019

Morgan Walker (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls play at Kansas City Repertory Theatre) plays Ericka Boafo in 'School Girls'

The play runs from January 24 through February 16, with previews beginning January 18

Details: Written by JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer; Published: 29 December 2019

After #OscarsSoWhite campaign brought attention to lack of diversity the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched a major overhaul aimed at diversifying its overwhelmingly white, male, older membership

Details: Written by Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic; Published: 19 December 2019

Adam Sandler in UncutGems

Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind the camera

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 December 2019

Kailey Rhodes, Cindy Im, Treasure Lunan (photo by Russell J. Young)

Miss Bennet: Christmas At Pemberley opens Friday, Dec. 6

about-dance

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 December 2019

Sydney Mesher (photo via sydneymesher.com)

Sydney Mesher is the first person with a visible disability ever hired by the Rockettes

Details: Written by Mae Anderson AP Technology Writer; Published: 15 November 2019

Screenshot from original Dumbo movie

Disney’s disclaimer echoes what other media companies have done in response to problematic videos, but many people are calling on Disney to do more

Details: Written by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 07 November 2019

In this Feb. 1988 file photo, Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, poses with Kermit the Frog. (AP Photo/File)

It wasn't an accident that the show was set on an urban street with a multicultural cast. Diversity and inclusion were baked into the show

Details: Written by Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press; Published: 25 October 2019

This April 26, 2017 file photo shows actress Lorraine Toussaint poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

In an industry known for its glamour and beauty, some say the lack of diversity behind the scenes has led to challenging situations for women of color

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 October 2019

Brittany K. Allen

The play, about history, identity, and DNA, opens Nov. 1 at Portland Center Stage at The Armory, with preview performances and several free community events starting this weekend