Bill Duke says KRS-One became his Hip-Hop “foundation” because the legendary MC combined intelligence, political courage and respect for Black women in a way few rappers have matched.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Actor and director Bill Duke holds a replica plaque during an unveiling ceremony honoring him with the 2,837th star on the ...

Bill Duke reflects on surviving Hollywood racism, working with Lauryn Hilly, why he loves KRS-One and explains why AI will change filmmaking forever.

At 82, Bill Duke has earned the right to talk about legacy. Not just the Hollywood kind, the kind that decides whether our grandkids are owners in the new economy, or spectators watching from the ...

Bill Duke, co-director of Dark Girls, a new documentary focusing on colorism, recently spoke to The Root DC about the struggles of dark-skinned women. Duke said that the message of the film — in which ...

Bill Duke, left, and Dr. Dre attend a ceremony honoring Duke with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as Secretary ...

LOS ANGELES (WSVN) — This Black History Month, a show business veteran on both sides of the camera was honored for his work in film. Known as the Godfather of African American Cinema, Bill Duke ...