by Tim Gordon
This August, we’re turning up the heat with 31 days of brilliance, talent, and Black cinema history.
Inspired by the tradition of celebrating one star a day, we proudly present Summer Madness, a month-long tribute spotlighting 31 acting legends who have shaped the screen and inspired the world.
Every day in August, we’ll honor one extraordinary actor, sharing their story, their impact, and the films that made them iconic.
Here’s the full lineup:
Day 1 – Sidney Poitier
Day 2 – Nia Long
Day 3 – Delroy Lindo
Day 4 – Laurence Fishburne
Day 5 – Regina King
Day 6 – Samuel L. Jackson
Day 7 – Taraji P. Henson
Day 8 – Chadwick Boseman
Day 9 – Eddie Murphy
Day 10 – Morgan Freeman
Day 11 – Pam Grier
Day 12 – Whoopi Goldberg
Day 13 – Will Smith
Day 14 – Ruby Dee
Day 15 – James Earl Jones
Day 16 – Halle Berry
Day 17 – Viola Davis
Day 18 – Cicely Tyson
Day 19 – Denzel Washington
Day 20 – Diana Ross
Day 21 – Jamie Foxx
Day 22 – Clarence Williams III
Day 23 – Glynn Turman
Day 24 – Jeffrey Wright
Day 25 – Idris Elba
Day 26 – Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Day 27 – Calvin Lockhart
Day 28 – Tessa Thompson
Day 29 – Rosalind Cash
Day 30 – Forest Whitaker
Day 31 – Angela Bassett
Join us all month long as we celebrate these legends and their unforgettable performances.
Summer Madness – 31 Stars. 31 Stories. All August Long.