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With films set in Texas, and starring Houston legends, take a look at 5 holiday selections from an African-American perspective.

For Danielle Brooks, Playing Mahalia Jackson Was a"God-Ordained, Universe-Sent Type Thing" Talia Smith © Courtesy Lifetime Danielle Brooks talks to BAZAAR.com about playing Mahalia Jackson and her role in the civil rights movement. “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Mahalia Jackson called out to a young Martin Luther King Jr. before his legendary“I Have a Dream” speech. On that hot day in 1963, she not only changed the direction of King’s address, but also changed the trajectory of history forever. Known as the voice of t...

Friday on Political Rewind: a conversation with one of the most respected and beloved artists to come out of the Atlanta theater community. Kenny Leon is a Tony award-winning director of Broadway theater, filmmaker and director of several prime time television shows. His work often illuminates the social issues of our day, and seeks to bring us together across racial, religious and political divides. Leon recently directed a series called  Amend, featuring Will Smith, about the transformational power of the 14th Amendment. The show is now streaming on Netflix. For his latest project,...