New ‘The Color Purple’ trailer shows off more from bold take on beloved story Tuesday, October 10 by ABC NewsThe second trailer for The Color Purple has arrived, showing off more from this new take on Alice Walker's classic novel.From Warner Bros. and directed by Blitz Bazawule, The Color Purple will arrive in movie theaters December 25.“How come you don’t laugh none?” Taraji P. Henson’s Shug asks Fantasia Barrino’s Celie... Read More.
The cast of ‘The Color Purple’ previews the film’s “bold new take” in new featurette Tuesday, September 19 by ABC NewsIn the new Warner Brothers teaser for the upcoming musical drama The Color Purple, Oprah Winfrey, Jon Batiste and other cast and crew share their experience filming the beloved project. Winfrey, star of the original 1985 film and producer of the 2023 adaptation, opened up about the film's significance."There's nothing... Read More.
NYPD safety team making high number of unlawful stops, mostly people of color: Report Tuesday, June 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A decade after the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk tactic was deemed unconstitutional, the police are still unlawfully stopping and searching many people, particularly men of color, according to a new report issued Monday by a court-appointed monitor.The monitor, Mylan Denerstein,... Read More.
Oprah calls the new adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ “a revival for joy” Wednesday, May 24 by ABC NewsOprah Winfrey, who earned an Oscar nomination for 1985's adaptation Alice Walker's 1982 novel The Color Purple, and who produces the forthcoming big screen musical version, can't sing enough praises of its lead, singer Fantasia Barrino. Oprah took part in a virtual promotional event with... Read More.
Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino and more shine in ‘The Color Purple’ trailer Monday, May 22 by ABC NewsThe official trailer for The Color Purple is here.The film, which is based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker and the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name, stars Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and... Read More.
Artemis II astronauts, including 1st woman and 1st person of color to be on moon mission, share excitement about upcoming trip Monday, April 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Four astronauts are making history as the first team to head to the moon in more than 50 years.Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch and Reid Wiseman of NASA and Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency make up the Artemis II... Read More.
Pulse oximeters need to be improved for people of color, FDA panel says Thursday, November 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel suggested on Tuesday that pulse oximeters should be improved because they may not give accurate results to people of color.Pulse oximeters measure oxygen levels, but studies have shown that the small devices overestimate oxygen... Read More.
The decadeslong struggle to break NFL’s quarterback color barrier is subject of new book Tuesday, October 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For decades, Black quarterbacks struggled to make a name for themselves in the NFL despite their impressive skills on the field. In recent years, more and more Black players, such as Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, have been leading the offense.ESPN... Read More.
Minneapolis Public Schools defends policy to prioritize retaining educators of color when determining layoffs Thursday, August 18 by ABC News(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Ahead of the new school year, Minneapolis Public Schools has defended its agreement reached with the teacher's union this spring to prioritize retaining educators of underrepresented backgrounds when determining layoffs.Effective in the spring of 2023, the contract provision states that teachers who... Read More.
Officers of color barred from guarding Derek Chauvin get $1.5 million in settlement Thursday, August 11 by ABC News(ST. PAUL, Minn.) -- Eight corrections officers of color were barred from guarding Derek Chauvin in May 2020 – now, they're receiving almost $1.5 million as a settlement for racial discrimination.Chauvin is a former Minneapolis Police officer who has since been convicted in the... Read More.
Cryptocurrency: Why some see it as a way to financially uplift people of color Saturday, July 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The digital currencies have crashed as interest rates rise and investors seek less risky investments. Can cryptocurrency become an alternative financial system for people of color who have historically faced discriminatory banking practices? Some crypto enthusiasts of color who spoke with... Read More.
Poor women of color will bear brunt of abortion bans following Roe reversal: Expert Tuesday, June 28 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, women in states that now outlaw abortion have scrambled to cobble together piecemeal solutions, including traveling across state lines, an expert told ABC News.However, for many that won't be an option, according to Deon... Read More.