Spike Lee to be honored with NAACP President's Award + Misty Copeland Spotted at American Ballet Theatre's 75th Anniversary Celebration

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2015 is shaping up to be the year of Spike Lee! The famed director recently released his newest flick The Sweet Blood of Jesus via Vimeo and is now poised for a huge honor. 

Via Shadow and Act: 

“Spike Lee is a trailblazer and a champion for minorities. For nearly 40 years, Lee has revolutionized the role of black talent in Hollywood,” states Brooks. “While African-American filmmakers have been a staple of the cinematic landscape, none have had the same cultural or artistic impact as Spike Lee. His expansive body of work examining race relations, colorism in the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues reflect the fullness of the humanity of people of color--particularly African Americans. I note with appreciation his renaissance versatility as a film director, producer, writer, and actor.”

In other awesome news:

Uber talented ballerina Misty Copeland was spotted at the American Ballet Theatre's 75th Anniversary Celebration.