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Opinion: In an era when books on slavery are being banned and classroom discussions of racial issues are being forbidden, I wonder how “Roots” would be received today.
Usher from Atlanta is this year's headliner at the Super Bowl game and football fans are apparently eager to learn everything they can about the King of R&B.
The third season of Star has not been without its fair share of depressing storylines, one of them being Carlotta Brown (Queen Latifah) grappling with how her stepfather, Calvin (Ben Vereen), abused and raped her for years. In April 10’s episode, however, “Amazing Grace,” there is a glimmer of humanity as Carlotta also comes to terms with how a baby boy she conceived from the sexual abuse, previously thought to have been a stillborn, may still be alive.
The late, legendary three-time Tony honoree celebrated her 80th birthday in 2013 with a sold-out concert to benefit Broadway Cares.
If all goes as Champaign’s Lin Gilbertz hopes, we will someday see her on Broadway or London’s West End.