‘Surrounded’ star Letitia Wright on the film’s rarely seen view of the old West Friday, June 30 by ABC NewsThe new movie Surrounded shows us a side of old west we don't normally get to see on film. The well-reviewed movie, out now for digital rental, tells the fictional story of Buffalo Soldier Mo Washington, a Black woman in 1870... Read More.
Kim Potter, the officer convicted of killing Daunte Wright, released from prison Monday, April 24 by ABC News(ST. PAUL, Minn.) -- Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer convicted of killing Daunte Wright -- a 20-year-old Black man shot during a traffic stop -- was released from a Minnesota Correctional facility Monday.Potter was released at 5 a.m. ET, Andy Skoogman,... Read More.
‘Stranger Things’ leads Nickelodeon’s 2023 Kids’ Choice Award nominations; Jenna Ortega, Letitia Wright first-time nominees Tuesday, January 31 by ABC NewsOn Tuesday, Nickelodeon revealed the nominees for the 2023 Kids' Choice Awards.Digital superstar Charli D'Amelio, and co-host of CBS Mornings and CBS sports analyst Nate Burleson will host the show airing live on Saturday, March 4, at 7 p.m. ET/PT from the Microsoft Theater.... Read More.
‘Black Panther’ star Letitia Wright is “still processing” on-set accident: “It was really traumatic” Thursday, November 10 by ABC NewsBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever finally hits theaters Friday, but there were a few bumps in the road getting there.One of those bumps involved Letitia Wright, who portrays Princess Shuri, the on-screen little sister of the late Chadwick Boseman's character T'Challa. Back in August 2021,... Read More.
ABC Audio’s Wakanda Week: Letitia Wright and Danai Gurira on honoring Chadwick Boseman in ‘Wakanda Forever’ Thursday, November 10 by ABC NewsThe 2020 death of Chadwick Boseman from cancer at age 43 was a surprise to his millions of fans, as well as his Black Panther family.When Marvel Studios decided not to recast his role, director and co-writer Ryan Coogler wove grief into the script... Read More.
$3.25-million settlement reached in Daunte Wright fatal shooting by officer Wednesday, June 22 by ABC News(MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.) -- The suburban Minneapolis city of Brooklyn Center has tentatively agreed to pay $3.25 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Daunte Wright, the unarmed Black man who was fatally shot during a 2021 traffic stop when... Read More.
Letitia Wright explains how ‘Black Panther’ sequel “honors” Chadwick Boseman’s legacy Monday, May 23 by ABC NewsLetitia Wright dropped some hints to Variety about the upcoming sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and how all involved are honoring the original film's star, the late Chadwick Boseman.Wright plays Shuri, the genius sister to Boseman's King T'Challa, and rumor... Read More.
Jeffrey Wright on Matt Reeves’ new take on ‘The Batman’ Friday, March 4 by ABC NewsHe’s vengeance, and he’s finally in theaters! The Batman debuts on the big screen this weekend. It’s director Matt Reeves take on the caped crusader, with Robert Pattinson in the starring role. So what makes this one different from the others?Jeffrey Wright, who plays Lieutenant Gordon, tells ABC Audio this film... Read More.
Minnesota pro team’s postpone game following shooting of Daunte Wright Monday, April 12 by ABC News(MINNEAPOLIS) -- All three professional sports team's with games on Monday in Minneapolis-St. Paul has postponed games following the shooting death of Daunte Wright, an unarmed 20-year old black man in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Sunday.Wright was killed during a traffic stop.The... Read More.
Washington Football Team names Jason Wright as NFL’s first Black team president Monday, August 17 by ABC NewsBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- As the NFL prepares to kick of the regular season, the Washington Football Team made a historic announcement Monday naming Jason Wright the league's first ever Black team president.The new... Read More.