Remembering the ‘Good Times’ of John Amos — television’s first Black father
Rolle originated the role of Florida Evans on “Maude,” the Norman Lear comedy that starred Bea Arthur. She was so popular as ...
What Does Utopia Look Like for Black Americans?
Aaron Robertson’s grandparents had a farm in Promise Land, Tenn. In a new book, he explores the history and meaning of such utopian communities for African Americans.
John Amos, a Star of ‘Good Times’ and ‘Roots,’ Is Dead at 84
He was the patriarch in one of the first sitcoms with an all-Black cast and an enslaved African in the American South in a ...
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Days of Our Lives’ John Black and Marlena Evans’ Romance Timeline
John Black and Marlena Evans are one of daytime TV’s all-time favorite couples. The fictional Days of Our Lives duo, played by the late Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall, respectively, were first ...
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Days Of Our Lives's John Black: Six Iconic Storylines
Digest takes a look back at six of the classic chapters in the tale of Drake Hogestyn's John Black on Days of Our Lives.
Why Was John Amos Fired from “Good Times?” The Late Actor Spoke About His Shocking Exit in a 2020 Interview
Though John Amos was an established actor by the time he landed the role of James Evans Sr. on Good Times, the star truly ...
Drake Hogestyn’s last episode as John Black on Days of our Lives: Here’s what we know
News about Drake Hogestyn’s last episode as John Black on Days of our Lives has been revealed, and it’s another sad blow for fans.
Arsenio Hall honors late “Coming to America” costars James Earl Jones and John Amos: 'Ain't we lucky we had 'em'
In an emotional tribute, Hall wrote, "As a Black man in show business, I am better than blessed to have had them pave a way ...
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Days Of Our Lives's John Black: Six Iconic Storylines
A Picture’s Worth A Thousand Words: John Black was ecstatic to learn from Marlena Evans Brady (Deidre Hall) that he was actually her presumed-dead husband, Roman Brady. Tragedy struck in 1987 ...
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John Lee has a history of disparaging Black lawmakers.
However, the most inflammatory part of the tape is Lee’s insistence that the Congressional Black Caucus is racist. “So ...
Entabeni Systems to buy Black Mountain Ski Area, transition to community-based ownership model
Our intention is to make sure this place is open indefinitely,” said Erik Mogensen, the Director of Entabeni Systems and Indy ...
Legendary actor John Amos is mourned by adoring fans everywhere after his death
John Amos, the legendary actor who opened so many doors for Black actors in Hollywood, died at 84 years old. He died of ...