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The Banker Memphis Premiere with Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L Jackson stars in The Banker. It’s the true story about two African-American guys that set out to buy banks to help others and have a white man be the face of their business. Anthony Mackie and Nicholas Hoult also star. We talked with Jackson, on the red carpet, about what fuels him and…
Read MoreThe Banker: Anthony Mackie on Advice from His Dad
“I came from a household where my dad made sure we had everything we needed, not what we wanted…. every day he taught me that no one can take away from hard work, and if they try to take it away, show them you’re better than that.” Avengers star Anthony Mackie gets candid with us…
Read MoreMerle Dandridge: Star of OWN’s “Greenleaf”
Merle Dandridge’s dad was in the Air Force so the talented actress was actually born in Japan but spent most of her childhood in Nebraska. Growing up in the midwest taught her core values and a great love of people. She says, “Nebraska is based in God, corn, cows, and football.” A foundation that serves…
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