Image Awards Movies

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2017 was a breakthrough year for actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, Jordan Peele.  On February 24, 2017, Peele released his solo directorial debut, Get Out, and it took the world by storm. Named one of Time Magazine’s top 10 films of the year, Get Out grossed over $250 million on a budget of $4.5 million and managed to […]

In recent years, Black Hollywood has been cranking it into overdrive and dominating in ways no one expected. From Lena Waithe to Oprah Winfrey, the ladies and gentlemen of Black Hollywood have been breaking boundaries and setting records for their work in film and television. It’s great to see celebrities finally get the recognition they […]

Black actors and actresses went from being forced to create their own sacred space in Entertainment, to becoming the storytellers and stories that everyone Hollywood wants to see these days. Sure, we have our solidified Black Hollywood legends like Denzel Washington and Angela Bassett — but there’s a new class of up and coming Black […]

Barack Obama was not only the 44th president of the United States, he was the country’s first black president and for many, a symbol of hope. Many of us were intrigued by Barack and took to books and movies to learn more about him. Two films did a good job of covering Barack Obama in completely […]

When it comes to film and television, the past few years have been full of firsts. Despite it being 2017, there are still some awards that black people are finally receiving. Let’s take a look back at just some of the history that’s been made in recent years. Hit the flip for 10 of our […]

It’s one thing to have Black people in front of the camera, but to be behind the camera is a whole other power. 2018 is making this clear with an impressive lineup of melanated talent. A diverse group of films led by Black directors cover everything from comedy to animated superheroes. Swipe through to find […]