For years and for a number of reasons, Hollywood’s movie studios have sought out Caucasian actors for the leading roles in their pictures.

Left for gifted actors of colour? The occasionally impossible mission to find roles that speak to and for talent that often goes overlooked by the general public.

As a result, many African-American players find themselves forced to sustain their careers by playing dangerously stereotypical roles which are then used to fuel unfavourable ideas many have about their people…globally.

How Ryan Coogler‘s ‘Black Panther’ is lifting the world out of this darkness?

By offering Asian movie buffs  new and far more accurate insight into blackness.

The result? Magic.

Watch ‘What Koreans Think of Black Panther‘ to see it for yourself, below…

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Teri Hatcher has revealed that she would love to reunite with Alfre Woodard (above) and her former ‘Desperate Housewives’ co-stars for a reboot.

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This is the face of lady who fooled the world into believing that she was an African-American woman.

Her name? Rachel Dolezal.

This year, after details on her horrific childhood surfaced and offered some insight into the problems she faces as an adult, the political activist has teamed up with Netflix to create a “tell-all” documentary about her life.

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The general public has thrown its support behind the beloved actor Terry Crews after his attempt to bring the man who assaulted him sexually to justice was sabotaged.

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March 22nd brings with it the return of ‘Braxton Family Values.’

Now in its 6th season, the hit WE tv series has lost none of its luster.

Instead, the singing sisters are dialing up the drama for what may be their most explosive outing yet.

Their collective reaction to Tamar‘s shocking divorce filing will be screened, as will the response to mama Evelyn‘s decision to speak to the press.

Elsewhere, Toni Braxton‘s engagement announcement and aftermath will play out, as will Towanda‘s legal action, Traci‘s baby news, and Trina‘s new love life.

Can’t wait until March 22nd? Fret not because the supertrailer awaits below…

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‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

April 1st serves as the premiere for the popular Bravo show’s third season – and there ante has officially been upped.

Past instalments have seen etiquette serve as the center of conflict. However, the show’s third cycle sees drama between the Maryland matriarchs escalate like never before.

‘Potomac’ originals Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, and Robyn Dixon are back in the mix. As is last season’s addition Monique Samuels.

No nonsense newcomer Candiace Dillard (a former Miss America) has been cast as a full time Housewife – replacing Charrisse Jackson-Jordan who will now appear in a “Friend Of” capacity.

Ahead of the show’s return, check out the scorching trailer below….

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Joseline Hernandez is heading back to television following her departure from ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.’

Details on her new show, that have flown under the radar for months, below…

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Jeremy Meeks has agreed to support his children financially now that his bitter feud with their mother is drawing to a close.

Positive news below…

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Luke Cage is back!

Well…almost.

Hit the link below to catch details on its second season!

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Tiffany Haddish has found friends in Tyler Perry and Tika Sumpter.

Awesome news below…

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Despite offering many-a-jaw dropping moment from shocking wins and upsets to tongue in cheek tackling of social and political issues, the 90th Academy Awards was far from a ratings winner.

Drawing in a whopping 19% drop in viewership from last year’s numbers, the four hour Jimmy Kimmel-hosted affair pulled in even lower ratings than its 2008 edition (which previously held the record for lowest viewership when only 31.8 million tuned in).

Look inside to see just how many watched the annual spectacle:

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March 1st brought with it the highly anticipated return of FX’s breakout series, ‘Atlanta.’ 

The brainchild of Donald Glover (who also leads the cast and nabbed an Emmy for the show’s inaugural season), the comedy’s sophomore season launch ended a 5 month wait for fans who’ve longed to learn the latest of Brian Tyree Henry and co.

With its season 1 premiere episode nabbing an impressive 1.08 million viewers for the network, tuck in to see how viewership stacked up for round 2 (dubbed  ‘Atlanta Robbin Season’).

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