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LEDE: Richard Roundtree

Culture

Richard Roundtree was famous for ‘Shaft.’ But that wasn’t his most important role.

He believed his character on ‘Being Mary Jane’ brought a new depth to television

By Kelley L. Carter

Thomas Q. Jones’ football work ethic prepared him for ‘Luke Cage’

‘A lot of my future was depending on how hard I worked, and that’s what I was used to’

By Kelley D. Evans

Culture

‘Being Mary Jane’ star Richard Brooks is taking on more and starring in new show ‘The Rich and the Ruthless’

The ‘Law & Order’ vet is going beyond acting to writing, producing and directing

By Kelley D. Evans

Sports

Gabrielle Union: Baller or nah?

We checked out whether the ‘Being Mary Jane’ star really could ball in high school

By Jerry Bembry