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2024 NAACP Image Awards: 5 Reasons to Watch 'American Fiction'
55th NAACP Image Awards

The award-winning film is nominated in several categories at this year's Image Awards, including 'Outstanding Motion Picuture.'
03/15/2024

Oscars 2024: Cord Jefferson Wins Best Adapted Screen Play for 'American Fiction'

This film's all-star cast includes Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Jeffrey Wright, Erika Alexander, and Oscar-nominee Sterling K. Brown.
03/10/2024

Black Excellence Shines Bright in Oscar Nominations

This year marks first-time Oscar nominations for Danielle Brooks, Sterling K. Brown, Colman Domingo, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Jeffrey Wright.
01/23/2024

Turning ‘American Fiction’ into Healing: How Cord Jefferson Used His Film Debut as Therapy

The award-winning journalist-turned-Emmy-winning television writer talks to BET about using his newfound fame as a filmmaker to heal some old wounds and laugh at our thoughts on race.
12/15/2023

'American Fiction' Cast Discusses Satirical Mirror of Racism in Hollywood and Personal Experiences

In an exclusive interview with BET, Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K. Brown, and Erika Alexander discuss how close to home their upcoming film mirrors their lives.
12/15/2023
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Commentary: Which Came First, Poor Service or Bad Tipping?

Discrimination in the restaurant industry is widespread.
04/25/2012

Commentary: Allen West and His Communist-Baiting Ways

The NAACP was right to rescind offer to the lawmaker.
04/24/2012

Commentary: Americans Are Tired of Innocent Black Men Being Targeted by Bigots

Fearing young Black men is ridiculous.
03/30/2012
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Commentary: Are You an African-American?

Understanding the movement against the term.
02/28/2012
Wal-Mart

Commentary: Are Bad Jobs Better Than No Jobs?

Possible Wal-Mart in Georgia is dividing the community.
02/10/2012
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Commentary: Do Black Women Face Less Backlash in Business?

African-American businesswomen are respected by employees.
02/03/2012