Tag Archives: Sidney Poitier
Honoring Our Trailblazers: Black Actors and Actresses who Paved the Way
James Earl Jones, Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee headline the list
If it weren’t for actors like Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee fighting for roles they…
By Jonathan Hailey
The Oscars Decoded: 12 Black Actors Who Won & Their Career Impact
An examination of the dozen African American thespians who excelled in their craft on Hollywood's biggest night
With The Help’s Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer up for Oscars at the 84th Academy…
By Darralynn Hutson
Robert Townsend Steers Black Hollywood in New Direction
The Hollywood veteran discusses the future of African Americans in entertainment
With his new film, In the Hive, and web series, Diary of a Single Mom,…
By Malecia S. Walker
Chris Tucker Gets Back to the Business of Making Funny
After a long hiatus, the actor and comedian embarks on his first comedy tour in years
After a long hiatus, the actor and comedian embarks on his first comedy tour in…
By Kenya N. Byrd
10 Movie Roles That Weren’t Meant For Black Women
It's women's history month and here's a collection of actresses that broke color and gender roles in film
It’s women’s history month and here’s a collection of actresses that broke color and gender…
By Darralynn Hutson
10 Movies That Weren’t Supposed to Star Black Actors
The Oscars may not be celebrating the work of Black thespians this year but don't worry we got you covered
What a difference a year makes. When the list of 2011 Academy Award nominees was…
