Tag: race relations
Actor Sidney Poitier Dies At The Age Of 94
HOLLYWOOD—On Friday, January 7, actor Sidney Poitier who made history becoming the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor for his...
George Floyd, And His Impact 1 Year Later
UNITED STATES—It is hard to believe that it has been a year since the racial reckoning that echoed throughout the United States and across...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And His Legacy
UNITED STATES—This day comes around every year, but I find it more potent this year than ever before. Why? It seems like nearly 60...
The Break-Up (2)
UNITED STATES—I did something out of character when I saw the White man chase the Black man into the gutter and out of sight...
In Hollywood Survival Of The Fittest
HELLO AMERICA!─Because it was during much of the university years that I experienced several riots as well as peace marches that caused death and...
“The Hate U Give” Is Powerful, Riveting
HOLLYWOOD—I would be lying if I told you I did not have some apprehension about seeing the movie “The Hate U Give.” I presumed...
“Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” Is Absolute Delight!
HOLLYWOOD—With the Academy Awards inching closer, I always find myself taking a moment to experience cinematic gems that are far beyond my years. I’ve...
The Pepsi Ad Controversy
UNITED STATES—Whoa, last week was not a good week for the soda drink company Pepsi. That ad they released mid-week with reality star and...
The Importance Of MLK Day
UNITED STATES—Monday, January 16, 2017 is a very important day in American history. For some it is just another day off from work or...
Chaos In Baltimore
UNITED STATES—Monday night my world was rocked to the core when I saw the video of the chaos that was erupting in Baltimore, Maryland....