A report on the National Black Political Convention held in Gary, Indiana, in 1972, a historic event that gathered voices from across the political spectrum.
Movie Review: “Mr. Soul!” Was The First Public Television Show To Unapologetically Celebrate Black Culture
Before “Oprah,” before “Arsenio,” there was “Mr. Soul!” On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage.
Movie Review: Dorothy Dandridge Is By Far One Of The Most Beautiful And Talented Leads I’ve Seen On Screen In “Carmen Jones”
At an all-black army camp, civilian parachute maker and “hot bundle” Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who’s engaged to sweet Cindy Lou and about to go into pilot training for the Korean War. Going after him, she succeeds only in getting him into the stockade. While …