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In his comedies, Norman Lear made disagreement a form of patriotism. Now, the society he depicted is so polarized that love of debate seems quaint.

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Carlena Evans, the daughter of famous late African American Actor/Writer, Mike Evans is currently putting smiles on the faces of children in Uganda, East Africa. Her late father, Evans was an actor best known for playing Lionel Jefferson on the 1970s sitcom “All in the Family” and its popular spinoff “The Jeffersons”.

At 83, the filmmaker behind “Cooley High” and “Car Wash” may be the longest-working Black director in history. His own story is a Hollywood epic.

Krause wins re-election to Seminole school board. Two other races head to runoffs in November, with Davis and Garick top vote getters.

Key primary races include governor, attorney general, agriculture commissioner, Congress, county commissions and school boards.

The Sentinel endorses in three Seminole County School Board races.

"Good Times" writer Eric Monte says Norman Lear stole his idea for "The Jeffersons" and called him a racist, thief, liar and hypocrite.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is surveying school board candidates and has endorsed 10 of them so far.

A resurfaced interview has reignited the debate regarding who is the father of Black television. Over the years, legendary producer Norman Lear has always

TCM Classic Film Festival brings together Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs and other actors from the influential coming-of-age movie from 1975.