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On SCETV:  Carolina Stories: Jail No Bail (February 4 at 8:30 p.m.) Narrated by award-winning actor Keith David, this 30-minute-long documentary is a poignant examination of the personal trials and adversities that tested the character and resolve of the Friendship Nine who, through non-violent protest, helped compel a nation to abandon segregationist practices between the races. Desegregation of Clemson College leads the way to changes in public policy and civil rights in South Carolina. Re...

Oprah Winfrey remembers Cicely Tyson in heartfelt tribute The roles she played reflected her values, Winfrey said of Tyson, one of the inspirers of her Legends Ball. She never compromised. Cicely Tyson, in an Instagram post Thursday as news spread of her death.  Wrote Winfrey: “Of all the times and experiences we shared together, this was one of my favorites: The weekend of the Legends Ball in 2005. The idea for the ball originated because I wanted to celebrate HER, and other remarkable Blac...

Robin Gorman Newman, Jiles King, Matt Redmond and Karreem Washington Join New York Theatre Barns Board of Directors New York Theatre Barn operates under the direction of Joe Barros (Artistic Director) and Jen Sandler (Associate Artistic Director).by BWW News Desk The Board of Directors of New York Theatre Barn have announced the exciting addition of four new members to its board: Robin Gorman Newman, Jiles King, Matt Redmond and Karreem Washington. Under the direction of Joe Barros (Artistic D...

Mahalia Jackson The legendary gospel singer is pictured here singing at the March On Washington on August 28, 1963. She is credited with inspiring Kings famous "I Have A Dream" speech he gave that day. Jackie Robinson The baseball pioneer and activist is pictured here with King in June of 1957 at Howard Universitys graduation ceremony where they both received honorary Law Degrees. Robinson retired from baseball in 1957 and went on to lead fundraising efforts for the NAACP. He even hosted conce...

Mahalia Jackson The legendary gospel singer is pictured here singing at the March On Washington on August 28, 1963. She is credited with inspiring Kings famous "I Have A Dream" speech he gave that day. Jackie Robinson The baseball pioneer and activist is pictured here with King in June of 1957 at Howard Universitys graduation ceremony where they both received honorary Law Degrees. Robinson retired from baseball in 1957 and went on to lead fundraising efforts for the NAACP. He even hosted conce...

The Fugitive: One of the finest dramas of all time The Fugitive Viewers who tuned in to ABC at 10 PM on Sept. 17, 1963, a Tuesday, to try out the brand-new show entitled The Fugitive could have no idea that the program they were about to watch would soon develop into one of the true glories of 1960s television. Today, of course, The Fugitive needs no introduction, and you hardly need me to tell you of what a quality and timeless entertainment it remains to this day. Its story line has since b...

Shes starring in Stephen Kings post-apocalyptic thriller, The Stand. And on Sunday, Odessa Young detailed how her role of Frannie Goldsmith in the nine-part series prepared her for the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian actress finished filming with the cast in Vancouver in early 2020 when similar occurrences started playing out in front of her.  It was just weird, there was something kind of cosmic about it: Australian actress Odessa Young (pictured), 23, has detailed how her role of Frannie ...

11 Kids Movies From The 90s That Will Bring You Some Nostalgic Joy From "Blank Check" to "Space Jam," this watch list will certainly lift your spirits. By Erin E. Evans, Emma Gray, Claire Fallon, Leigh Blickley, Matthew Jacobs, and Taryn Finley Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: Getty/Alamy Sometimes you just want to feel like a kid again.  Here are 11 movies we turn to for a little nostalgia when we just want an easy and fun watch. And if you grew up in the ’90s and now have kids...

Sylvie’s Love Takes Contemporary Chanel Back to the ‘60s ELLE 12/29/2020 Fawnia Soo Hoo © Nicola Goode Costume designer Phoenix Mellow took inspiration from Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s for Eugene Ashes Tessa Thompson-Nnamdi Asomugha romance. Initially dismissed as “women’s movies” (or, even more condescendingly, “weepies”), the work of German director Douglas Sirk explored love, life, and the career aspirations of women protagonists in the ‘50...