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So many creepy crime thrillers, so little time.

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Charles H. Wright said his mission was “ensuring that generations, especially young African Americans, are made aware of and take pride in the history of their forebears.”

A look back at great films with Black casts and Black themes.

Dr. Charles H. Wright said his mission was “ensuring that generations, especially young African Americans, are made aware of and take pride in the history of their forebears.”

Bassett, who is PEOPLE's Women Changing the World cover star, says she tries to lead by example for her 18-year-old children with husband Courtney B. Vance. "I hope ... they see a mama, a woman, a Black woman achieving her dreams," Bassett tells PEOPLE.

The gala will feature performances from Birch and Cariou's extensive theatrical careers, including Grease, They’re Playing Our Song , and A Little Night Music.

Do the Right Thing can be streamed online via Peacock. Click the link to get all the required details on how to watch it online.

Do the Right Thing is a comedy-drama film, released in 1989, that focuses on the racial tensions in a neighborhood in New York City as they come to a head on the hottest day of the year. The acclaimed yet controversial film was written and directed by Spike Lee and was nominated for two Academy Awards. It is included on the American Film Institute’s list of 100 greatest American films of all time.

Here are some Oscar-worthy movie performances from Samuel L. Jackson, including cult classic Pulp Fiction.