Lupita Nyong'o on Setting a New Standard

02/20/2014

The Oscar nominee talks the importance of role models in media.

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President's Weekly Address: Making 2014 a Year of Action to Expand Opportunities for the Middle Class

Obama called on both parties to help make this a breakthrough year for the United States by bringing back more good jobs and expanding opportunities for the middle class.
01/21/2014
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Spike Lee on Why Denzel Got Robbed

Spike sheds interesting light on Denzel's loss.
02/20/2014
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Spike Lee's Message to Hollywood

Does Hollywood need a revolution?
02/20/2014
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John Singleton Has a Chip on His Shoulder

John Singleton talks about his early years in Hollywood.
02/20/2014
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Hollywood's New Wave?

What does Chiwetel Ejiofor's nomination say about the state of Hollywood? Director Gina Prince-Bythewood explains.
02/20/2014
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02:03

Ryan Coogler Takes Hollywood

Ryan Coogler recounts his journey into filmmaking.
02/20/2014
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Life After "Everybody Hates Chris"

Tyler James Williams opens up about the challenges he faced after Everybody Hates Chris.
02/20/2014
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Steve McQueen Describes the Stars of 12 Years a Slave

The director gushes on his talented cast.
02/20/2014
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Why Steve McQueen Feels No Pressure in Hollywood

The Oscar nominee remains cool during awards season.
02/20/2014
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01:43

Lupita Nyong'o Is Not Her Hair

Lupita Nyong'o explains why she cut her hair off at age 19.
02/20/2014
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02:17

Lupita Nyong'o on Setting a New Standard

Lupita breaks down the importance of having role models in the media and what they tell us about our psyche.
02/20/2014
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02:02

Spike Lee Predicts Lupita Nyong'o Will Win an Academy Award

The director explains the politics of the awards show.
02/24/2014
03:38

3 Tips for Pursuing Homeownership

Celebrity real-estate mogul Jay Morrison gives advice for buying your own home.
03/21/2014
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President's Weekly Address: President Obama Offers Easter and Passover Greetings

In this week?s address, the president offers his warmest as millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Easter and recounts the Passover Seder he hosted at the White House earlier this week, joining Jewish families around the world in their celebration.
04/19/2014
04:21

Soul Train Revolutionized Black TV

Nelson George talks about his latest book 'The Hippest Trip In America' and the significance of Soul Train and Black culture.
04/22/2014
03:15

RZA Goes From the Wu Mansion to "Brick Mansions"

Founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan RZA talks about his role in the upcoming movie and his million-dollar album auction.
04/24/2014
04:34

Diddy's Day at Howard: Why His Haters Are Heated

Despite Diddy's success as a mogul, some Howard University grads believe he's a bad fit as a commencement speaker.
04/25/2014
03:56

President's Weekly Address: Congress Needs to Act on Minimum Wage

In this week's address, the president highlights small business owners across the country acting to raise wages for their workers, and calls on Congress to give America a raise so more hard-working Americans have the opportunity to get ahead.
04/26/2014
03:41

Did Donald Sterling Get What He Deserved?

BET.com hit the streets of New York City to get reactions to the Clippers owner's ban and his racial views.
04/30/2014
02:36

Affirmative Action Gets Slammed

The Supreme Court has decided to uphold Michigan's ban on affirmative action. Will other states follow?
04/30/2014
03:28

Sterling Gets Banned: Now What?

The NBA slams Donald Sterling with a historic penalty, but has racism in sports seen its last days?
05/01/2014
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