In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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There are no longer any active wildfires in the wider Athens area, Greece's chief fire brigade spokesman has said. Milder winds and extensive efforts by the emergency services helped bring the fires under control. But officials will stay alert as there is still a risk of flare ups, as temperatures could soar above 30C (86F) during the day. One woman died and dozens more people - including firefighters - were injured after the fires tore through 100,000 acres (40,470 hectares) of land. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Greece #Wildfires #BBCNews
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There are no longer any active wildfires in the wider Athens area, Greece's chief fire brigade spokesman has said. Milder winds and extensive efforts by the emergency services helped bring the fires under control. But officials will stay alert as there is still a risk of flare ups, as temperatures could soar above 30C (86F) during the day. One woman died and dozens more people - including firefighters - were injured after the fires tore through 100,000 acres (40,470 hectares) of land. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Greece #Wildfires #BBCNews
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