China’s national film administration says that Chinese authorities are actively doing the preparatory work needed to re-open cinemas soon, local reports said Friday. The Securities Times cited a notice from the National Film Administration as saying that the relevant government departments are in the midst of organizing film selections, making hard drives of films to…
In response to George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, Tompkins Square Records today released “Out of the Ashes,” a 16-track compilation album of area artists that will benefit two charitable organizations in the city. 21 more words
via Benefit Album of Minneapolis Artists Released by Tompkins Square Records — Variety
When author Michelle McNamara was investigating the East Area Rapist and Original Night Stalker (soon to be know as the Golden State Killer) cases, she needed to rely on a network of other individuals including members of law enforcement and the survivors themselves to piece together enough of the story to write her 2018 book…
Former Vice President Joe Biden has secured enough delegates to clinch the Democratic nomination for president. To get the nomination, a candidate needs 1,9991 delegates, and after Biden’s electoral victory in Guam on Saturday, he has 1,992 delegates, according to CNN. 16 more words
via Joe Biden Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination — Variety
Fox News Channel on Saturday apologized after the display of an on-screen chart showing stock-market gains in the wake of infamous killings of Black men generated sharp criticism, acknowledging that the graphic should not have aired without more context. 20 more words
Actor Justice Smith took to his Instagram to show his solidarity and support for Black queer lives and Black trans lives while also coming out as queer. 36 more words
via Justice Smith Comes Out as Queer, Voices Support for Black Queer and Trans Lives — Variety
“Sesame Street” and CNN aired a town hall Saturday morning to help kids and families understand the nationwide protests on racial injustice. Hosted by CNN’s Van Jones and Erica Hill, “Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism” employed Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby and other “Sesame Street” favorites to help explain racism in the U.S. and…
via ‘Sesame Street’ Educates Kids About Racism in CNN Town Hall — Variety
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has called out President Trump in an Instagram post, telling him that NFL players kneeling during the national anthem has nothing to do with the American flag itself, but with issues of racial injustice. 18 more words
via New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees Stands Up to Trump Over NFL Protests — Variety
Blerim Elmazi and S. Lee Merritt — lawyers representing Ahmaud Arbery, who was fatally shot while jogging in February — found themselves found themselves without transportation on June 4 when they needed to attend a court hearing in Brunswick, Ga. 17 more words
via Jay-Z Sends Private Jet to Ahmaud Arbery’s Lawyers to Fly to Court Hearing — Variety
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, several protesters used megaphones to passionately express their frustrations with police brutality against Black people and the systemic racism found in society at large. 22 more words
via Protesters Gather on Lincoln Memorial Steps to Support Black Lives Matter — Variety
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