Black people have a mutual understanding about many things —especially art and entertainment— that is unspoken, yet well-understood. If you can sing along to the Tom Joyner Morning Show theme song, recognize the voice of Loretta Devine, or answer who David Ruffin said “they ain’t coming to see,”…you’re probably hip to the “black famous” folks. […]
Nia Long believes separatism in film with categories like “Black movies” holds Black entertainers back. Watch the clip inside.