Trevor Noah Suggests Ditching Columbus Day for Holiday Honoring Anthony Fauci (Video)

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsAs calls to abolish the anti-robbery force known as SARS grow in Nigeria, protests against law enforcement show that police brutality isn’t solely an American issue, Trevor Noah said on Tuesday.

David Robb Labor EditorCooley High director Michael Schultz will be honored October 24 by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center as part of its 26th annual African American Film Marketplace and the S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase, which runs from October 23-November 29.“Michael represents the best of the best in Hollywood, a true genius at what he does,” said BHERC president Sandra Evers-Manly.

Rebecca Davis editorDisney’s live-action “Mulan” was supposed to be a huge win for under-represented groups in Hollywood. The $200 million-budgeted film is among the most expensive ever directed by a woman, and it features an all-Asian cast — a first for productions of such scale. Despite well-intentioned ambitions, however, the film has exposed the difficulties of representation in a world of complex geopolitics.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSony Pictures Television has picked up exclusive format and global distribution rights to “Medici” producer Lux Vide’s hit Italian medical drama “Doc – Nelle Tue Mani”.Under the deal, SPT Studios will develop a U.S. adaptation of the show, which has scored record ratings on Italy’s public broadcaster RAI.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Gravitas Ventures has secured the North American rights to distribute Elyse, the directorial debut drama from Stella Hopkins starring her husband, Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins.  Lisa Pepper, Aaron Tucker, Tara Arroyave, Fran Tucker, Anthony Apel, Julieta Oritiz, and Danny Jacobs also star in the film, which will get a theatrical and on-demand release on December 4.Written by Stella, the drama follows the titular character (Pepper) who, in a psychotic

got some licks in on Donald Trump. Over on cable, “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah probably had the single best joke about the president of the United States of America’s Sanford, Florida rally.“After a week of being forced to quarantine, Donald J.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe celebration of Columbus day has become highly-debated as more people have started to understand the Italian explorer’s unintentional discovery of America as one that exploited and led to the killings of large Native American populations.

Mayor Bill de Blasio was excluded from participating in New York’s major Columbus Day event Monday, The Post has learned. The head of the Columbus Citizens Foundation confirmed that de Blasio was not invited to speak at this year’s alternative event to the Columbus Day parade that was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is firing back at the Trump Administration after the premiere of their brand new campaign ad, which used his comments about the United States’ COVID-19 response “out of context”.

The dominos of departing theatrical releases from the 2020 calendar continue as theater chains face hurdles opening in the United States due to a continuing widespread COVID-19 pandemic and closures loom as Europe finds itself on the verge of a second wave. Expected blockbusters such as “Dune” and “No Time To Die” have already pushed to 2021 and now one of Disney’s expected crown jewels has joined their ranks.

The Wellness Experience World Mental Health Day Summit and Concert by Kroger and Jewel.The free live-stream event, available on their website and Facebook page, will cover topics including mindfulness, depression, anxiety and mental wellness through interviews, fitness classes, musical performances and more.Some highlights: Dr. Christine Moutier, the Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will be sitting down with Colleen Lindholz, the President of Kroger

Andy Halliday to propose soon. The stunning redhead has just uploaded her very first YouTube vlog, featuring her recent trip to Italy with fellow influencer and pal Emily Rose Moloney.

Jhené Aiko has released a new song to encourage people to hit the polls for the upcoming US presidential election – you can listen to ‘Vote’ below.Teaming up with hit show Black-ish, which stars Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Lawrence Fishburne, Aiko’s new song is set to feature in a pair of back-to-back episodes which will follow the Johnsons as they navigate the upcoming election.“Now more than ever it is vital that we all vote” Aiko said about the song, which hears her sing: “I just