Damson Idris reflected on his early days working on FX’s Snowfall, and the words of inspiration he received from series creator John Singleton. Singleton died in 2019 at the age of 51.
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J. Kim Murphy The Washington Football Team has announced it will adopt a new moniker, Washington Commanders, after a two-season interim that saw the National Football League organization renounce its long-standing name of Washington Redskins as a response to sweeping criticism that the name was denigrating to the Native American population.The organization unveiled its new name on Wednesday morning’s broadcast of NBC’s “Today.” The change is set to become official in the 2022-2023 NFL season.Owners of the Washington D.C.-based franchise announced they would undergo a renaming process in July 2020 as a response to a continuous wave of criticism that had extended to advertisers.
FedEx and PepsiCo were among the team partners who pushed for action, while Nike had gone as far as removing the team’s merchandise from its online store. Prior to the decision, the organization had spent years downplaying controversy around the “Redskins” moniker.
On multiple occasions, franchise owner Dan Snyder had voiced his position against renaming the team.The Commanders are only the latest sports team to be officially renamed following criticisms of racism. Last July, the Cleveland Indians franchise announced it would adopt the name of Cleveland Guardians.
The new name will be officially adopted in the upcoming 2022 Major League Baseball season. Other professional sports teams that have faced criticism include the MLB’s Atlanta Braves, who have faced scrutiny for encouraging fans to motion a tomahawk chop at games, and the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, who fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship on Sunday.One legacy.
Damson Idris reflected on his early days working on FX’s Snowfall, and the words of inspiration he received from series creator John Singleton. Singleton died in 2019 at the age of 51.
Black History Month, a crucial time to learn about different Black lives and stories that have left a significant mark on our society.MORE: 10 inspiring Black History Month books that kids will loveAs the month progresses, various stars such as Kerry Washington and Tracee Ellis Ross are taking to Instagram to share all the different ways in which they commemorate the significance of the month. From photo recreations to special music videos and more, here are how different celebrities are honoring Black history.WATCH: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle commemorate Black History MonthRihanna kicked it off with news that sent fans wild. Just two days after the singer announced her pregnancy alongside A$ap Rocky with stunning photos in the streets of New York, she shared with her followers an intimate photo of her growing baby bump.The star shared a picture from her bathroom where she was lifting an orange sports jersey to show her belly.
Kerry Washington gave fans a glimpse of how she is preparing for Super Bowl weekend and she is excited. MORE: Kerry Washington reunites with Save the Last Dance star Sean Patrick Thomas for incredible pictureThe Scandal star was definitely in sports mode as she wore an Oakland Football T-shirt albeit with skin-tight leather leggings. Kerry proved she is especially looking forward to the halftime show, as she grooved to several clips of hit songs by some of the singers performing.The star took fans back to the days when The Real Slim Shady by Eminem and Real Love by Mary J.
For the love of football players! Kerry Washington, Gisele Bündchen and Ciara are just a few of the women who’ve been romanced by A-list NFL athletes over the years.
Denzel Washington’s nomination for best actor in the Joel Cohen film The Tragedy of Macbeth marks him as the most nominated Black actor in Oscar History, with ten nominations and two wins.
Has anyone been upset they were nominated for an Academy Award? Of course not! That’s why the reactions from the 2022 Oscars nominees were filled with joy and, of course, many thanks for their collaborators. READ MORE: 2022 Academy Award Nominations [Full List] Here’s a rundown of this year’s nominee reactions.
The Tragedy of Macbeth.The film was an adaptation of Shakespeare's tragic play, with Frances McDormand starring as Lady Macbeth opposite Washington. The Tragedy of Macbeth was also nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.
The 2022 Oscar nominations are in.
Kamasi Washington has made his late night television debut with a performance of his new single ‘The Garden Path’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.The saxophonist appeared on the show earlier this week, performing the track live with an impressive accompanying ensemble. The lineup included a flutist, trumpeter, trombonist, various drummers, singers, pianist, and more, helping bring Washington’s ‘The Garden Path’ to life.Watch the feverish performance below.Speaking of the new song in a press release, Washington said: “The world feels turned upside down.”“There’s so much push and pull in every direction, from everyone you meet—no one knows what to think, who to believe, or how to approach life right now.
Clayton Davis After 49 films, eight Oscar nominations, with two wins for “Glory” (1989) and “Training Day” (2001), Denzel Washington seems to still not be good enough for the Brits, getting snubbed in leading actor by the BAFTA Awards for his work in “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”Despite over 270 accolades across his 45-year career in film, Washington has never received a BAFTA nomination, one of the more obvious omissions in BAFTA’s 75-year history. While many of his slights are either head-scratching or poorly-timed with late U.K.
Kamasi Washington has shared new song "The Garden Path." Washington will perform the song, his first new solo material in over a year, on Wednesday evening's Tonight Show. Check it out below.
On Wednesday, head coach Ron Rivera said he thought of leaders when he initially heard the new name.«In today's world, we seem to have a lack of true leadership, and we need people to step forward and lead this country and really help to take us in the right direction,» Rivera said. «I think it's greater than just the name of a football team as much as it's really just something that we have to look and say, you know, it's an opportunity for us to take charge, take command and go forward.»The team officially made the announcement on the show, and tweeted it out.One legacy.
The Washington Football Team has announced their new name: the Washington Commanders.
Kerry Washington has an all new hairdo! The 45-year-old actress showed off her latest style with a stunning Instagram photo on Tuesday February 1. The actress went for an all-natural approach and embraced her short and curly hair in a trio of photos. The Ray star was totally gorgeous with the new look, which showed off along with some small hooped-earrings and bright red lipstick in the group of selfies.
The Washington Commanders is the new name of the NFL team for the Washington, D.C. area, after a long search to final a new moniker that stretched out over almost two years.