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Tyler Perry has no incentive to make better art
With another hit movie under his belt, why would he change?
Culture
From Flip Wilson to Madea, Black male comedians in dresses are a Hollywood rite of passage
These characters can be funny, but also dangerous
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‘Another Act’: Actress and singer Demetria McKinney talks Freeform’s ‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ and representation of Black women in film
She discusses wearing her natural hair, motherhood and how she prepares for roles
Culture
Lawrence H. Robinson is just chasing his dreams
The actor on making the leap to television, meeting Tyler Perry and how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing his mindset
The Uplift
Black celebrities are answering a call to action that will improve the lives of at-risk youths
Tyler Perry, Tom Joyner and Monica Pearson are among the black public figures to donate time and resources to Be Someone
The Uplift
Madea is back and in full effect, raking in $26.7 million for opener
Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ was a box office hit
The Uplift
Cam Newton, Venus and Serena Williams, Tyler Perry and LL Cool J bring black star power to UFC
These celebrities are among 23 new investors who may help shape the sport for blacks