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Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival Founders on Thriving Despite DEI Rollbacks: ‘The World Could Be Burning, but We're Celebrating Joy'

Twenty-four years ago, Stephanie Tavares-Rance and Floyd Rance had an idea to do a film festival focusing on Black stories ...

Issa Rae Attends the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Plus Holland Taylor with Sarah Paulson and More

Issa Rae attends the screening for her doc Seen & Heard Part 2 during the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival in ...
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Step Inside Our Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival Photo Studio

Last week, for the first time ever, the Cut was the media sponsor of the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. The nine-day celebration shed light on Black filmmakers and ...

Martha’s Vineyard In August Is A Showcase for America’s Diversity - And A Celebration Of Opportunity

If you ever wanted to feel how vibrant, joyous and elegant diversity is in America, look no farther than the small island of ...
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Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival returns with star power and cultural legacy

For two-plus decades, the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival has been a cultural reunion, a summer sanctuary ...

Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Draw Crowds on Martha’s Vineyard

In Oak Bluffs, film premieres, book fairs and star-studded soirees attracted fans who came for the art and stayed for the ...
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On Martha’s Vineyard, Black filmmakers are in the spotlight

At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's ...

Michelle Obama, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson attend festivals on Martha’s Vineyard

The former First Lady took the stage at the 23rd annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival for a live recording ...