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A second children’s book about a former barn cat from Lawrence County is in the works.

Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr., best known for his roles in 'Roots' and 'An Officer and a Gentleman,' has died at 87. The actor's nephew confirmed his death with the Associated Press, saying Gossett Jr. died on March 28 in Santa Monica, California.

A second children’s book about a former barn cat from Lawrence County is in the works.

The Oscar winner was a trailblazer who was happy to share the spotlight – and part of a disappearing class of Black acting nobility

The award-winning trailblazer starred in films that showcased his dynamic range while charging Hollywood to produce films punctuated with diversity on screen and behind the camera.

Works like 'The American Society of Magical Negroes,' 'American Fiction' and 'I'm a Virgo' offer a chance to re-appraise the state of racial satire.

BY PETE SIRIANNI

Writer Chrissie Massey shared an incident from her childhood and how her self-esteem was trashed by her uncle's ruthless comments about her appearance.

During the '70s, movies sought to be a bit more sleezy and graphic in order to get people to leave the safe confines of their living room and TV set. Goodbye Un

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