‘Hidden Colors’ Film Franchise Returns to Theatres with 6th Installment

Tariq Nasheed is bringing his “Hidden Colors” documentary franchise to theaters this November with its sixth installment, “Hidden Colors 6: The Culture of Resistance.”

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The new documentary examines Black American resistance, innovation, survival and cultural influence across generations. It also explores how Black Americans preserved communities, built institutions, and challenged oppression.

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According to the film’s official website, the documentary addresses slave rebellions, Jim Crow and strategies used by Civil Rights leaders. It also examines Foundational Black American history and culture.

Nasheed launched the “Hidden Colors” series in 2011 outside the traditional Hollywood studio system. The independently distributed documentaries built an audience through direct sales, screenings and grassroots promotion.

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‘A Different World’ Cast Brings Hillman Spirit to Morehouse Ahead of Netflix Premiere

Hillman College came to Morehouse College on Sept. 21 as Netflix celebrated “A Different World” with stars from the original and new generations.

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The Atlanta screening took place at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. The event also kicked off the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival. Morehouse’s “House of Funk” marching band opened the celebration alongside dance team Mahogany N Motion. Members of several Divine Nine organizations also participated before Netflix screened the first two episodes.

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New cast members Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece and Chibuikem Uche attended. Original “A Different World” stars Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell and Cree Summer also joined the celebration. Debbie Allen attended as an executive producer and director of the premiere episode.

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BET Could Face Divestiture Under Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement

*BET has landed back in the divestiture conversation as Paramount completes its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

A new settlement identifies BET, VH1 and Comedy Central as potential divestiture targets under specific conditions. Paramount does not currently have to sell those networks, according to Deadline.

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The settlement resolved antitrust challenges from California and 11 other states over Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. Paramount also settled a separate challenge from the Writers Guild of America.

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Under the agreement, Paramount must negotiate carriage deals for its cable networks separately from Warner Bros. Discovery networks for five years. The requirement prevents Paramount from leveraging its larger combined portfolio during negotiations.

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