Director Lisa Cortes on Why a Single Month Does Not Suffice for Black History (Guest Column)

Turning 50 hit Mary J. Blige hard.

Joshua “Zeke” Thomas is photographed on April 29, 2018, during an interview with Q Voice News in Beverly Hills. Thomas is the host of the Revry series “Amplify Voices,” which spotlights queer Black and people of color communities. Photo: Q Voice News.

Joshua “Zeke” Thomas is photographed on April 29, 2018, during an interview with Q Voice News in Beverly Hills. Thomas is the host of the Revry series “Amplify Voices,” which spotlights queer Black and people of color communities. Photo: Q Voice News.

Luke Combs is acknowledging and apologizing for his past mistakes.The 30-year-old country singer addressed his use of the Confederate flag and imagery in a 2015 «Can I Get An Outlaw» music video during a Q&A for the Country Radio Seminar on Wednesday.«There’s no excuse for those images,» Combs told Maren Morris and panel moderator and NPR music critic Ann Powers, adding that over the years he has «learned a lot» and «immediately» disassociated himself with the imagery.«It's not OK… And as I have

Editors note: Hanelle Culpepper received an NAACP Image Award nomination earlier this month for her work directing the pilot for CBS All Access’ Star Trek: Picard, which made her the first Black director and first female director to launch a movie or series in the Star Trek universe. The veteran TV helmer, who directed three episodes of Picard‘s Season 1, has penned a guest column for Deadline about her personal and professional perspective on the industry and the challenges achieving equality.

Ever since the very first episode of Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast with actor Sinqua Walls, the New Hollywood Podcast celebrates Black culture and talent 12 months out of the year. February is Black History Month so we like to put extra shine on Black Hollywood and recognize the achievements of the community and how they have paved the way and pushed the needle further when it comes to diversity and representation in film & TV.

With three weeks left in Black History Month, there is still plenty of dedicated programming to be found on television and the streaming services that spotlight Black stories and highlight issues of particular relevance to the community. ABC Owned Television Stations The eight stations (in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham and Fresno) will each air local premium content for Black History Month.

in Bolton is set to appear in court. Police posted about the shock discovery today on Tuesday (September 9).Officers say the driver was pulled over after spotting the condition of the tyre.GMP Bolton claim the driver seemed unaware of the problem, asking: “Can I not drive it like that then?” The force say they also had no licence or insurance.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry surprised a group of young poets over the weekend, once again taking time to support a cause that's important to them.The couple surprised the poets — who are part of the Los Angeles-based educational group Get Lit — Words Ignite, which uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth and inspire communities — on Saturday via Zoom.

A royal treat! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took poetry lovers by surprise when they attended a writing class via Zoom as a way of celebrating Black History Month.

I am on furlough at the moment as my place of work is closed. My employer is insisting that my colleagues and I use up most of our holidays for this calendar year during this furlough period. We just get the minimum 5.6 weeks a year, and if I am forced to take my holidays now, I won’t have any left for family holidays when things improve. Can my employer do this?An employer is able to dictate when their employees take holidays.

Time to watch and learn. In honor of Black History Month, Us Weekly shares our recommendations for what shows and films to watch this February — and all year round.

Black History Month. The month-long celebration is a chance to acknowledge the historic achievements of Black Americans and to highlight their undeniable impact on American history.

The Weeknd is giving back. In honor of Black History Month, the 30-year-old singer teamed up with Postmates to donate 150 meals to healthcare workers in Tampa, Florida.The location of the donation is a nod to The Weeknd's Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, which is set to take place Sunday in Tampa.

An icon of the ice is getting some well-deserved fanfare in celebration of Black History Month.

How It StartedIn 1915, historian Dr. Carter G.

Warner Music Canada is proud to present the first instalment of Black Alliance Vol. 1.

Beyoncé, Prince, Lil Wayne, and Frank Ocean plus emerging Black artists you may not know yet.Consider it your soundtrack for February.Songs for Black History Month: Old & New Classics Black artists have dominated the music industry throughout history with their artistry and influence.Going as far back as Billie Holiday, Ma Rainey, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Chuck Berry, James Brown, and B.B. King, Black artists have given us music that will always be remembered and used for