Eddie Murphy, left, Nia Long, Kasi Lemmons will also be honored alongside Ejiofor at the event designed to celebrate more than 100 years of black cinema.

“21 Bridges” also Keith David and releases in theaters November 22.

A champion for diverse voices in cinema, Allain is best known for launching the careers of directors John Singleton, Robert Rodriguez, Craig Brewer, Sanaa Hamri and Justin Simien.

Employment for women and minority directors of episodic TV shows is much better than in feature films.

“There has never been a time in the life of the American public school when we have not known all we needed to in order to teach all those whom we chose to teach.” – Ronald Edmonds

“I completely oppose any effort to terminate the DACA program,” he
said. “Congress should act to put it on firmer footing.”

Mills is the creator and executive producer of the talk show ‘The Diaspora Dialogues.’

“If the Supreme narrows this law, it would give corporations cover – allowing them to cover up racial discrimination and avoid accountability,” Harris continued. “A bad decision in this case could have impact on everyday businesses owned by Black people across our country.”

The Marian Anderson Award is named after the legendary classical music icon who was a Philadelphia native. This achievement honors critically acclaimed artists who have impacted society in a positive way, either through their work or their support for an important cause.

Authorities recovered a weapon on the campus but did not identify it or say whether the shooter had another weapon.

Brigadier Jerry is now charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree reckless endangerment, illegal discharge of a firearm, carry a pistol without a permit, illegal transfer of a pistol and altering a serial number on a firearm.

Last month, African-American leaders around the country convened a ‘Tele-Townhall’ titled “Make Black Count.” Civil rights leaders, activists, journalists, members of the clergy and concerned citizens joined the conversation via teleconference to get a better sense of ways they can encourage people of African descent living in the United States to participate in the upcoming census.

The annual Urban One Honors awards show ceremony has become an annual tradition for the Black-owned media empire founded and still operated by Cathy Hughes.

“Charlie’s Angels” is rated PG-13 and will be released in theaters nationwide on November 15.

In addition to his entertainment and philanthropic work, he is also co-founder and co-chair of the Tribeca Film Institute, which supports the work and stories of underserved filmmakers.