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Benilde Little on her Novels and 1st Nonfiction Book, Welcome to My Breakdown

by Benilde Little

Benilde Little on her Novels and 1st Nonfiction Book, Welcome to My Breakdown Benilde Little Interview You are known for your novels, Good Hair, The Itch, Who Does She Think She Is?, Actin...

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Anika Malone: A New Voice in Women’s Fiction

by Leah Mullen

Anika Malone: A New Voice in Women’s Fiction Leah Mullen Interview Reprinted Courtesy of Writersandpoets.com, LLC Late last year I talked to two authors Carl Weber and Toni Lee who both ...

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Tiffany Davis

by Kam Williams

Tiffany Davis Kam Williams Interview Tiffany M. Davis is a self-proclaimed wordsmith. Her first novel, Sandtrap, is due to be released in 2002. Tiffany has done book reviews for Aalize.com...

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The “I Am Not Your Negro” Interview

by Kam Williams

The “I Am Not Your Negro” Interview Kam Williams Interview Filmmaker Raoul Peck Kam Williams: Hi Raoul, thanks for the interview, and congratulations on the Oscar nomination. Raoul Peck: Than...

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The Movie Maker’s Network Interview

by Kam Williams

The Movie Maker’s Network Interview Kam Williams Interview

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Children’s Book Author Tonya Bolden

by Troy Johnson

Children’s Book Author Tonya Bolden Troy Johnson Interview AALBC Founder Troy Johnson with Tonya Bolden at the 2020 African American Children’s Book Fair Tonya Bolden has written numerous be...

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Flo Anthony <em>Deadly Stuff Players</em> Interview

by Kam Williams

Flo Anthony Deadly Stuff Players Interview Kam Williams Interview Florence “Flo” Anthony is a syndicated celebrity radio host, columnist. The first African-American woman to work in ...

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Abiola Abrams Interview with <em>BackList</em>

by Felicia Pride

Abiola Abrams Interview with BackList Felicia Pride Interview In her interview with BackList, she drops knowledge on classical literature, screenwriting, and why she’s definitely an O.G. ...

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Stedman Graham: The “Athletes Against Drugs”

by Kam Williams

Stedman Graham: The “Athletes Against Drugs” Kam Williams Interview Stedman Graham was born on March 6, 1951 in Whitesboro, NJ, a community founded in 1901 by a group of prominent African...

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Dante James: The “Huey P. Newton Documentary” Interview

by Kam Williams

Dante James: The “Huey P. Newton Documentary” Interview Kam Williams Interview Emmy-Winning Director Invites Investors in Black Panther Biopic Dante James is an Emmy Award-winning independen...

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Troy Johnson on #WritersonWriting with Dr. Brenda M. Greene (#Center4BlackLit)

by Brenda M. Greene

Troy Johnson on #WritersonWriting with Dr. Brenda M. Greene (#Center4BlackLit) Brenda M. Greene Interview Dr. Brenda Greene interviews Troy Johnson, the founder of the African American Literature Boo...

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9 Questions for April Ryan, White House Correspondent

by Troy Johnson

9 Questions for April Ryan, White House Correspondent Troy Johnson Interview Race does play a major factor with what’s going on between President Obama and Congress.”—April Ryan ...

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AALBC.com Interview with Jeff Chang

by Kam Williams

AALBC.com Interview with Jeff Chang Kam Williams Interview Kam Williams: Hi Jeff. Thanks for the time and congratulations on the NAACP Image Award nomination for Who We Be. You used to ...

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Clarence Page - The “Culture Worrier” Interview

by Kam Williams

Clarence Page - The “Culture Worrier” Interview Kam Williams Interview Clarence Page is a nationally-syndicated columnist and member of the Chicago Tribune editorial board. Besides those duties...

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Wesley Snipes “The Expendables 3” Interview

by Kam Williams

Wesley Snipes “The Expendables 3” Interview Kam Williams Interview Wesley Snipes “The Expendables 3” Interview Wesley T. Snipes is a globally celebrated actor, film producer, mas...

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Lunchtime Chat with Pamala McCoy

by Ida Walker

Lunchtime Chat with Pamala McCoy Ida Walker Interview Managing BONA5D full-time gives Pamala the opportunity to help individuals navigate their financial woes through a struggling economy to reach a ...

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Julianne Malveaux: The “Surviving and Thriving” Interview

by Kam Williams

Julianne Malveaux: The “Surviving and Thriving” Interview Kam Williams Interview Dr. Julianne Malveaux is the 15th President of Bennett College for Women. Recognized for her progressive and...

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Jasmine Guy - The “October Baby” Interview

by Kam Williams

Jasmine Guy - The “October Baby” Interview Kam Williams Interview Jasmine in Bloom Born in Boston on March 10, 1962, Jasmine Guy is a Renaissance woman with dancer, actress,...

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Reverend Al Sharpton The “Murder in Black and White Interview”

by Kam Williams

Reverend Al Sharpton The “Murder in Black and White Interview” Kam Williams Interview Alfred Charles Sharpton, Jr. was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 3, 1954 to Ada and Alfred...

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Eddie’s Big Brother on Belatedly Making It on His Own

by Kam Williams

Eddie’s Big Brother on Belatedly Making It on His Own Kam Williams Interview Charles Quinton Murphy, Jr. was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn on July 12, 1959, but raised in Roosevelt on Long...

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Colin Channer on Caribbean Literature, the Black Readers, Love, Urban Fiction, and the Art of Writing

by Robert Fleming

Colin Channer on Caribbean Literature, the Black Readers, Love, Urban Fiction, and the Art of Writing Robert Fleming Interview With the stunning 1998 publication of Waiting In Vain, Colin Channer in...

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Interview with Bakari Kitwana

by Kam Williams

Interview with Bakari Kitwana Kam Williams Interview Bakari Kitwana Bakari Kitwana has been the Executive Editor of The Source, the Editorial Director at 3rd World Press, and a music rev...

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Sheila Anderson Interview

by Kam Williams

Sheila Anderson Interview Kam Williams Interview Kam Williams (KW) When did you first develop an interest in jazz? Sheila Anderson (SA) When I was about 6 years old. My late Brother, Chips, had ...

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Cloves Campbell, Jr. The “NNPA Chairman” Interview

by Kam Williams

Cloves Campbell, Jr. The “NNPA Chairman” Interview Kam Williams Interview Cloves C. Campbell, Jr., is the Publisher of the Arizona Informant, a family owned and operated newspaper that ...

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Tavis Smiley - The “Been in the Storm Too Long” Interview

by Kam Williams

Tavis Smiley - The “Been in the Storm Too Long” Interview Kam Williams Interview From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, a...

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Alrick Brown - The "Kinyarwanda" Interview - 2011

by Kam Williams

Alrick Brown - The "Kinyarwanda" Interview - 2011 Kam Williams Interview Alrick Brown The "Kinyarwanda" Interview With an MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Alrick Brown is a filmmaker ...

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Anthony Anderson - The “34th Annual UNCF: An Evening of Stars” Interview (January 2013)

by Kam Williams

Anthony Anderson - The “34th Annual UNCF: An Evening of Stars” Interview (January 2013) Kam Williams Interview A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste Anthony Anderson - The “34th Annual UNCF: An Even...

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Blair Underwood - The "G" Interview

by Kam Williams

Blair Underwood - The "G" Interview Kam Williams Interview Blair Underwood The "G" Interview with AALBC.com Blair Underwood was born in Tacoma, Washington on August 25, 1964, but raised ...

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Columbus Short - The This Christmas Interview (Plus Brittany Spears)

by Kam Williams

Columbus Short - The This Christmas Interview (Plus Brittany Spears) Kam Williams Interview Discovering Columbus Born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 19, 1982, Columbus Keith...

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Common - The "Happy Feet Two" Interview [November 2011]

by Kam Williams

Common - The "Happy Feet Two" Interview [November 2011] Kam Williams Interview The Dreamer, The Believer Born Lonnie Rashid Lynn in Chicago on March 13, 1972, Common rose to prominence as one ...

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Delroy Lindo - The "Wondrous Oblivion" Interview

by Kam Williams

Delroy Lindo - The "Wondrous Oblivion" Interview Kam Williams Interview Delroy Lindo The Wondrous Oblivion Interview with Kam Williams The son of Jamaican immigrants to England...

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Denzel Whitaker & Jurnee Smollett - "The Great Debaters" Interview [2007]

by Kam Williams

Denzel Whitaker & Jurnee Smollett - "The Great Debaters" Interview [2007] Kam Williams Interview The Great Young Stars in The Great Debaters In The Great Debaters, Jurnee Smoll...

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Dinesh Sharma “The Global Obama” Interview (February 2014)

by Kam Williams

Dinesh Sharma “The Global Obama” Interview (February 2014) Kam Williams Interview Dinesh Sharma “The Global Obama” Interview Dr. Dinesh Sharma is a cultural psychologist, marketing consultant and...

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Djimon Hounsou - The "Blood Diamond" Interview

by Kam Williams

Djimon Hounsou - The "Blood Diamond" Interview Kam Williams Interview Djimon Hounsou The Blood Diamond Interview with Kam Williams Blood Diamond (2006) Djimon Hounsou Djimon Gaston Hou...

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Djimon Hounsou - The "Never Back Down" Interview

by Kam Williams

Djimon Hounsou - The "Never Back Down" Interview Kam Williams Interview Djimon Announces Plans to Pop the Question Born in Cotonou, Benin on April 24, 1964, Djimon Gaston Hounsou emigrat...

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Don Cheadle - Brooklyn's Finest Interview

by Kam Williams

Don Cheadle - Brooklyn's Finest Interview Kam Williams Interview Donald Cheadle might be the best actor around yet to win an Oscar. His only Academy Award nomination came in 2005 for his po...

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Eddie Griffin

by Kam Williams

Eddie Griffin Kam Williams Interview Easygoing Eddie Expounds on Everything Eddie Griffin Born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 15, 1968, Eddie Griffin's stand-up career began when he ...

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Eddie Murphy - The "Dreamgirls" Interview

by Kam Williams

Eddie Murphy - The "Dreamgirls" Interview Kam Williams Interview Murphy Muses on Dream Role Dreamgirls (2006) - Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy The Dreamgirls Interview with Kam Williams Born ...

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Ed Gordon - The Daddy's Promise Interview

by Kam Williams

Ed Gordon - The Daddy's Promise Interview Kam Williams Interview Ed with Daughter Taylor Edward Lansing Gordon, III was born in Detroit in 1960. Both his parents, Ed and Jimmie, we...

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Flex Alexander - The "Soulaughable" Interview

by Kam Williams

Flex Alexander - The "Soulaughable" Interview Kam Williams Interview Born Marc Alexander Knox in the Bronx on April 15, 1970, Flex Alexander got his start in showbiz as ...

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Forest Whitaker “The Butler” Interview (August 2013) with Kam Williams

by Kam Williams

Forest Whitaker “The Butler” Interview (August 2013) with Kam Williams Kam Williams Interview This Forest’s on Fire in Lee Daniel's Film The Butler Forest Whitaker is a distinguished artist and ...

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Forest Whitaker The “Repentance” Interview (2014)

by Kam Williams

Forest Whitaker The “Repentance” Interview (2014) Kam Williams Interview Forest Whitaker The “Repentance” Interview Forest Whitaker is a distinguished artist and humanist. He is the founder of ...

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Giving it Away: My "Free" Lance Writing Career

by Kam Williams

Giving it Away: My "Free" Lance Writing Career Kam Williams Interview Giving it Away: My ’Free’ Lance Writing Career By Leah Mullen A few weeks ago while I was listening to one of my books...

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Q&A with Gloria Rolando on her film Reshipment Recalls Little-Known Chapter of Haitian-Cuban History

by Kam Williams

Q&A with Gloria Rolando on her film Reshipment Recalls Little-Known Chapter of Haitian-Cuban History Kam Williams Interview Gloria Rolando’s Documentary Film, Reshipment, Recalls a Little-Known Chapt...

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Gloria Reuben - The "Raising the Bar" Interview

by Kam Williams

Gloria Reuben - The "Raising the Bar" Interview Kam Williams Interview Born in Toronto on June 9, 1964, Gloria Reuben is the second youngest of a half-dozen children born to ...

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Jacqueline Jones LaMon

by Kam Williams

Jacqueline Jones LaMon Kam Williams Interview Jaci LaMon JaciWrites@aol.com Jacqueline Jones LaMon is a poet and writer. Her work has appeared in various publications inclu...

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Jada Pinkett Smith - The "HawthoRNe" Interview

by Kam Williams

Jada Pinkett Smith - The "HawthoRNe" Interview Kam Williams Interview Jada Pinkett Smith The HawthoRNe Interview Maryland Native Jada Pinkett Smith studied dance and acting ...

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Jeffrey Wright - The "Blackout" Interview

by Kam Williams

Jeffrey Wright - The "Blackout" Interview Kam Williams Interview Jeffrey Wright was born on December 7, 1965 in Washington, DC where he was raised by his mother, an attorney, with the help of ...

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Jurnee Smollett & Denzel Whitaker - "The Great Debaters" Interview

by Kam Williams

Jurnee Smollett & Denzel Whitaker - "The Great Debaters" Interview Kam Williams Interview The Great Young Stars in The Great Debaters In The Great Debaters, Jurnee Smollett and Den...

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Keith David - The "Delta Farce" Interview

by Kam Williams

Keith David - The "Delta Farce" Interview Kam Williams Interview Keith David Williams was born in Harlem on June 4, 1956. His thirst for the stage was whetted at an early age when he played t...

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Keke Palmer: The “Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story” Interview

by Kam Williams

Keke Palmer: The “Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story” Interview Kam Williams Interview Keke Palmer: The “Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story” Interview Born in Harvey, Illinois on August 26, 1993, Lauren...

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Keshia Knight Pulliam - The "Madea Goes to Jail" Interview

by Kam Williams

Keshia Knight Pulliam - The "Madea Goes to Jail" Interview Kam Williams Interview Cosby Kid Chats about Successful Comeback Born in Newark, New Jersey on April 9, 1979, Kesh...

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Kimberly Elise: The "Pride" Interview

by Kam Williams

Kimberly Elise: The "Pride" Interview Kam Williams Interview The Pride Interview with Kam Williams Kimberly Elise (pictured with Terrence Howard) Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on A...

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Kimberly Elise - The "Great Debaters"Interview

by Kam Williams

Kimberly Elise - The "Great Debaters"Interview Kam Williams Interview Minneapolis' Kimberly Elise might be the best African-American actress around yet to generate any Oscar buzz. This, d...

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Laurence Fishburne - The "Bobby" Interview

by Kam Williams

Laurence Fishburne - The "Bobby" Interview Kam Williams Interview Sir Laurence on Revisiting Camelot and the RFK Legacy Bobby (2006) - Laurence Fishburne (l) Freddy Rodr’guez (r) ...

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Marvin X Unplugged An Interview by Lee Hubbard

by Kam Williams

Marvin X Unplugged An Interview by Lee Hubbard Kam Williams Interview Marvin X Unplugged An Interview by Lee Hubbard While drugs and their impact have been talked about, no one has rea...

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Michael B. Jordan The “Fruitvale Station” Interview with AALBC.com

by Kam Williams

Michael B. Jordan The “Fruitvale Station” Interview with AALBC.com Kam Williams Interview Emerging Actor Discusses His Breakout Role as the Late Oscar Grant Born in Santa Ana on February 9, 1987...

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Morgan Freeman - The "Invictus" Interview

by Kam Williams

Morgan Freeman - The "Invictus" Interview Kam Williams Interview Morgan on Mandela, Mirrors, Mississippi and More Morgan Freeman was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 1, 1937 ...

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Morris Chestnut - November 2013 Interview with AALBC.com

by Kam Williams

Morris Chestnut - November 2013 Interview with AALBC.com Kam Williams Interview Morris Chestnut was born on New Year’s Day 1969 in Cerritos, California where he was a student-athlete in high sc...

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Nate Parker - Actor Interview

by Kam Williams

Nate Parker - Actor Interview Kam Williams Interview Is Nate the Next Denzel? Nate Parker was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 18, 1979 to a 17 year-old single-mom who never married ...

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Nicole Beharie - The "American Violet" Interview

by Kam Williams

Nicole Beharie - The "American Violet" Interview Kam Williams Interview A recent grad of the acting program at the prestigious Juilliard School, Nicole Beharie made her screen d...

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Niecy Nash - The "G-Force" Interview

by Kam Williams

Niecy Nash - The "G-Force" Interview Kam Williams Interview Niecy Nash was born Carol Denise Ensley in Palmdale, California on February 23, 1970. She developed an interest in ...

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Omar Benson Miller - The Express & Miracle at St. Anna Interview

by Kam Williams

Omar Benson Miller - The Express & Miracle at St. Anna Interview Kam Williams Interview Born on October 7, 1978, Los Angeles native Omar Benson Miller started acting professionall...

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President Jimmy Carter The “NIV Lessons from Life Bible” Interview

by Kam Williams

President Jimmy Carter The “NIV Lessons from Life Bible” Interview Kam Williams Interview President, Peanut Farmer and Sunday School Teacher President Jimmy Carter The “NIV Lessons from Life ...

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9 Questions for April Ryan, White House Correspondent

by Kam Williams

9 Questions for April Ryan, White House Correspondent Kam Williams Interview April D. Ryan is veteran journalist who has been a White House correspondent for the past 18 years. Besides coverin...

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Robert Gossett - "The Closer" Interview

by Kam Williams

Robert Gossett - "The Closer" Interview Kam Williams Interview Born in The Bronx on March 3, 1954, Robert Gossett landed his first professional gig soon after graduating from high schoo...

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Russell Simmons - The "Super Rich" Interview

by Kam Williams

Russell Simmons - The "Super Rich" Interview Kam Williams Interview Hip-Hop Mogul Expounds on the Transition from Materialism to Meditation Editor's Note: Russell Simmons was nominated for ...

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Salli Richardson-Whitfield - The "I Will Follow" Interview

by Kam Williams

Salli Richardson-Whitfield - The "I Will Follow" Interview Kam Williams Interview Sallie Rchardson with co-stars Omari Hardwick (L) and Blair Underwood Born in Chicago on November 23, 1967...

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Sanaa Lathan - The "Family That Preys" Interview

by Kam Williams

Sanaa Lathan - The "Family That Preys" Interview Kam Williams Interview Born in New York City on September 19, 1971, Sanaa McCoy Lathan is a Tony-nominated actress (for A Raisin in...

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Sylvester Stallone The “Bullet to the Head” Interview (Jan, 2013)

by Kam Williams

Sylvester Stallone The “Bullet to the Head” Interview (Jan, 2013) Kam Williams Interview Still Sly After All These Years Sylvester Stallone has been known worldwide as a true screen legend si...

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Taraji P. Henson - The “From the Rough” Interview (April 2014)

by Kam Williams

Taraji P. Henson - The “From the Rough” Interview (April 2014) Kam Williams Interview Taraji P. Henson earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress opposite Brad Pitt in David ...

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Taraji P. Henson - "The Family That Preys"Intervieww

by Kam Williams

Taraji P. Henson - "The Family That Preys"Intervieww Kam Williams Interview Taraji Shares All, Even the Surprising Color of Her Panties Taraji Penda Henson was born on Sep...

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Tasha Smith (2015) on her role in Addicted

by Kam Williams

Tasha Smith (2015) on her role in Addicted Kam Williams Interview Tasha Smith • January 2015 Interview • Her Role on the Film Addicted, TV Projects and More Tasha Smith is a multifaceted act...

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Tavis Smiley - The "FAIL UP" Interview

by Kam Williams

Tavis Smiley - The "FAIL UP" Interview Kam Williams Interview Tavis Reflects on Life Lessons From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation ...

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Thandie Newton - The Crash Interview

by Kam Williams

Thandie Newton - The Crash Interview Kam Williams Interview Thandiwe (pronounced 'Tan-dee') Adjewa Newton was born in Zambia on November 6, 1972, but was raised in Penzance, Cornwall by her...

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Thandie Newton - The “For Colored Girls” Interview [2010]

by Kam Williams

Thandie Newton - The “For Colored Girls” Interview [2010] Kam Williams Interview Born in London on November 6, 1972, Thandie Newton is a consummate actress associated with riveting performances...

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The Joys of Fatherhood

by Kam Williams

The Joys of Fatherhood Kam Williams Interview The Joys of Fatherhood - Preparing for Father's Day By Kevin Wayne Johnson "A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son i...

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The X-Men 3 Interview

by Kam Williams

The X-Men 3 Interview Kam Williams Interview Halle Berry The X-Men 3 Interview with Kam Williams With X-Men 3, Halle Berry is back on the big screen for the first time in two ...

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Vernon Davis: The NFL Playoffs Interview [2012]

by Kam Williams

Vernon Davis: The NFL Playoffs Interview [2012] Kam Williams Interview Vernon Davis: The NFL Playoffs Interview San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is a game-changer who embodies the e...

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Samuel L. Jackson - Snakes on a Plane Interview

by Kam Williams

Samuel L. Jackson - Snakes on a Plane Interview Kam Williams Interview Samuel L. Jackson The Snakes on a Plane Interview with Kam Williams Born in Washington, DC on December 21, 1948,...

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