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    Five Reasons Paapa Essiedu Is a Good Casting Choice as Professor Snape in the New Harry Potter
    Film + TV
    17 April 2025

    Five Reasons Paapa Essiedu Is a Good Casting Choice as Professor Snape in the New Harry Potter

    From his Shakespearean roots to his commanding screen presence, here’s why the Ghanaian British actor is a strong fit for the iconic Harry Potter role.

    Momma, I Made It: Ade Samuel, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, And Kwame Onwuachi Share Their True Power
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    Momma, I Made It: Ade Samuel, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, And Kwame Onwuachi Share Their True Power

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    Film + TV
    05 June 2020

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    Watch the New Trailer for Michaela Coel's Upcoming Show 'I May Destroy You'
    Film + TV
    27 May 2020

    Watch the New Trailer for Michaela Coel's Upcoming Show 'I May Destroy You'

    The highly-anticipated show, which tackles dating and sexual consent, is coming to HBO next month.

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    24 April 2020

    Watch the Trailer for 'I May Destroy You,' Michaela Coel's New Series About Sexual Consent

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    19 February 2020

    Yvonne Orji's First Comedy Special Is Headed to HBO

    The special is being tapped at Howard University this month.

    Issa Rae's New Show 'Rap Sh*t' Is Set to Premiere on HBO Max
    Film + TV
    31 October 2019

    Issa Rae's New Show 'Rap Sh*t' Is Set to Premiere on HBO Max

    The comedy series about a female rap group from South Florida is one of many that will launch on the upcoming streaming service.

    HBO to Co-Produce Michaela Coel's Upcoming Series About Dating and Sexual Consent
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    30 October 2019

    HBO to Co-Produce Michaela Coel's Upcoming Series About Dating and Sexual Consent

    The showrunner's latest, "January 22," is described as "fearless, frank and provocative."

    British-Nigerian Actor Zackary Momoh Will Star in the Upcoming HBO Series 'The Nevers'
    Film + TV
    02 August 2019

    British-Nigerian Actor Zackary Momoh Will Star in the Upcoming HBO Series 'The Nevers'

    The breakout star has been cast as a regular in the Victorian-era series.

    Noma Dumezweni Has Been Tapped for a New HBO Series, 'The Undoing'
    Film + TV
    03 April 2019

    Noma Dumezweni Has Been Tapped for a New HBO Series, 'The Undoing'

    The Swazi-British actor will star alongside Nicole Kidman in a six-episode series based on Jean Hanff Korelitz's book, "You Should Have Known."

    3 Gems We Learned from Issa Rae's Stunning ESSENCE Cover Story
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    26 March 2019

    3 Gems We Learned from Issa Rae's Stunning ESSENCE Cover Story

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    Issa Rae Is Working on a Sketch Comedy Show Featuring All Black Women
    Film + TV
    28 January 2019

    Issa Rae Is Working on a Sketch Comedy Show Featuring All Black Women

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