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George Lucas and Mellody Hobson Fight to Save ‘Ebony’ and ‘Jet’ Magazines’ Historic Archives

Selena HillApril 26, 2019May 2, 2019

by Selena HillApril 26, 2019May 2, 20191805

Mellody Hobson and her husband, "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas, are seeking to acquire Ebony and JET magazines' collection of iconic photos and recordings...

Education

Chicago Scholars Among First to Be Accepted to College

Robin White GoodeNovember 3, 2016September 23, 2017

by Robin White GoodeNovember 3, 2016September 23, 2017341

Chicago Scholars held its 10th Admissions Forum last week. Read how 1,000 students met with college reps and were offered merit aid as well as...

Technology

15 Gift Ideas for Star Wars Geeks

Samara LynnDecember 22, 2015September 28, 2017

by Samara LynnDecember 22, 2015September 28, 2017563

It seems as though everyone has become a Star Wars fan, from youngsters in Generation Z to Baby Boomers and beyond. Some, of course, are...

News

$10 Million: Mellody Hobson and George Lucas Invest in Black and Latino Student Success

Janell HazelwoodNovember 2, 2015September 28, 2017

by Janell HazelwoodNovember 2, 2015September 28, 20172026

Power couple George Lucas and Mellody Hobson gave $10 million in support of black and Hispanic student success at the University of Southern California....

News

[VIDEO] Today Is Star Wars Day: May The Fourth Be With You

Michael TolbertMay 4, 2015December 22, 2015

by Michael TolbertMay 4, 2015December 22, 2015595

Itâ€™s been almost 40 years since the iconic â€˜Star Wars: A New Hopeâ€™ film was released to unsuspecting movie-goers, and really could anyone have predicted...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

WATCH: Composer Terence Blanchard Explains Musical Direction for â€˜A Streetcar Named Desireâ€™

Anslem SamuelMay 16, 2012October 7, 2012

by Anslem SamuelMay 16, 2012October 7, 2012377

Grammy winning composer Terence Blanchard brings his talents to A Streetcar Named Desire and explains his vision for the sounds of the classic play...

Money

George Lucas Decoded: Four Decades of Hollywood Domination

Shydel JamesMarch 14, 2012September 28, 2012

by Shydel JamesMarch 14, 2012September 28, 20121072

Responsible for the epic Star Wars film franchise, George Lucas has built a billion-dollar brand that stretches to film, animation & beyond...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Why ‘Red Tails’ Will Make Us Soar

Derek T. DingleJanuary 20, 2012November 14, 2017

by Derek T. DingleJanuary 20, 2012November 14, 2017443

George Lucas' Red Tails does not just highlight the struggles of the Tuskegee Airmen but the accomplishments of African Americans in adversity...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Why Your Support of ‘Red Tails’ is Important for Black Hollywood

timmhotep akuJanuary 11, 2012September 23, 2012

by timmhotep akuJanuary 11, 2012September 23, 2012198

Ask any black filmmaker and they’ll tell you that getting black films made and subsequently released is a difficult task unless your first name is...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

WATCH: Tristan Wilds on George Lucasâ€™ â€˜Red Tailsâ€™ & Earning Respect

Anslem SamuelJanuary 10, 2012November 14, 2017

by Anslem SamuelJanuary 10, 2012November 14, 2017644

90210 star Tristan Wilds shares his experiences working with Star Wars creator George Lucas on Red Tails and learning about manhood from his co-stars...