Whenever the conversation about black film arises, Spike Lee is sure to be in the mix. While many consider him one of the best…

Michael K. Williams is having a very good year.  Williams returns for a fourth season as gangster Chalky White on HBO’s critically acclaimed “Boardwalk Empire,”…

  The murder of Trayvon Martin has left an indelible mark on Black America. As we continue to fight for justice, Ebony Magazine previewed their…

Spike Lee is accustomed to perceiving Indianapolis as enemy territory when his beloved Knicks play the Pacers. In July, Spike returns to the Circle City for a special honor. Dave Lindquist of The Indy Star reports, the filmmaker will be honored at this year’s Indiana Black Expo corporate luncheon as its “Outstanding Achievement” award winner. […]

By Raynard Jackson, NNPA Columnist: I was flipping through the TV channels last week and came across one of Spike Lee’s best movies, School Daze.  This was…

After being called out for homophobia in his classic film School Daze, on Twitter Monday evening, legendary filmmaker Spike Lee vigorously defended his work and called…

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Spike Lee has never been one to shy away from controversy.  In the 1988 film School Daze, Lee gives a semi-autobiographical account of his experience attending…

Brooklyn MC Skyzoo has always held film director Spike Lee close to his heart. When Skyzoo gave The Urban Daily an interview a few months…

Before the New Year Brooklyn’s Skyzoo gave TheUrbanDaily.com his  Top 5 Spike Lee Movies to go with his tribute track, “Spike Lee Was My Hero,” from his album…

It’s not just Dick Gregory firing shots at Spike Lee over his criticism of Django Unchained. Columnist and 2 Live Crew member Luther Campbell unleashed…

With the resurgence of the New York Knicks and the relocation of the Nets to Brooklyn, their interstate NBA rivalry has become an inter-borough fight…