Many others were also lost in 2023, and though too numerous to print, they too also are fondly recalled and their contributions not forgotten.
ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — Regardless of how these people left this world, one thing was for certain: they were loved. This is dedicated to the Black...
THE AFRO — Roundtree’s impact on the international arts community was profound. His universal appeal and his commitment to breaking down racial barriers resonated with artists...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Roundtree’s legacy extended beyond the 1970s classics. He reprised his iconic role in the 2000 “Shaft” film, sharing the screen with Samuel L....
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Richard Roundtree, the iconic actor renowned for portraying the suave private detective in the groundbreaking “Shaft”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Known as the Godfather of Black Cinema, Van Peebles was a man of many talents, all of which were on display with the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The movie is a hilarious romp with the female sports agent using her “powers” to break the glass ceiling at her job but...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Twenty minutes into it, the outrageous sight-gag sex scenes, flippant dialogue and over-the-top performances yank the old premise firmly into the 21st century...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) announced that legendary actors Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree, and music icon Dionne Warwick will accept awards...