Black History Month

Role of Black History Month debated

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In schools in the Sewickley Valley and across the country, Black History Month has taken center stage this month. As schoolchildren are introduced to Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Carter Woodson and a host of other prominent and not-so-prominent individuals who all contributed to society, a movement to end Black History Month continues to grow. Actor [...]

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Laurence Fishburne as Mr. White! Inside the all-black (almost) 'Reservoir Dogs' reading

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Image Credit: Jesse Grant/WireImage.com Imagine a very smooth, very self-satisfied rattlesnake. That was what Terrence Howard brought to the role of Mr. Blonde, the casually homicidal madman of Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs in a one-night-only live-reading of the script last night. Now picture an older guy, who probably should be thinking about retirement, but realizes [...]

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BET & CENTRIC Unveil Lineup of Dynamic Programming During Black History Month

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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – This Black History Month, BET and CENTRIC will showcase the range, richness and diversity of the African-American experience with an exciting lineup of programming highlighting the cultural contributions of black America. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO ) BET's Black History Month lineup will encompass an array of culturally dynamic films, original series and specials including: the fifth annual BET HONORS ; the [...]

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Bounce TV to Launch New On-Air Promotional Campaign 'TV Our Way' — ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

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ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Bounce TV (http://www.bouncetv.com), the country's first and fast-growing over-the-air broadcast television network for African-Americans, will launch its first major on-air promotional campaign later this month, it was announced today. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110803/CL46373LOGO ) "TV Our Way" – designed to reinforce the network's programmatic focus on African American [...]

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Canadian Film Centre: In Conversation with Spike Lee

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In celebration of Black History Month, the Canadian Film Centre presents an evening of discussion with internationally acclaimedfilmmaker Spike Lee. The evening will be hosted by Canadian director Clement Virgo and will examine the impact of music in Lee's films. Canadian Film Centre presents: In Conversation with Spike LeeTuesday January 25th, 2011 – 7pm Varsity [...]

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Trailer for HBO's THURGOOD, starring Laurence Fishburne » GordonandtheWhale.com

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Here is the first trailer for THURGOOD from HBO Films. The film stars Laurence Fishburne and will air February 24 on HBO in honor of Black History Month. The film, about Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, is a recording of a one-man play filmed in the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater in front of a live audience. it [...]

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PR-USA.net – Actor/Director LeVar Burton Comes to Metro Kansas City for Prestigious Event – A Benefit Dinner & Pe

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The renowned and celebrated actor and director, LeVar Burton , will visit Metro Kansas City in mid February. mr. Burton, known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation , Reading Rainbow , and Roots , will be the keynote speaker at a special dinner for The Culture House. The event for The [...]

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U.S. Census Bureau Black History Month Feature for February 16

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2011 – WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — following is the daily Black History Month feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16: LEVAR BURTON Profile America for the 16th day of Black History Month. Noted African-American actor LeVar Burton turns 54 today. He was born in Germany, where [...]

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Breaking News – BET and CENTRIC Celebrate Black History Month With a Lineup of Exciting Programming Showcasing the Depth and Diversity of the African-American Experience

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BET and CENTRIC Celebrate Black History Month With a Lineup of Exciting Programming Showcasing the Depth and Diversity of the African-American Experience NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2011 — This Black History Month BET and CENTRIC will pay tribute to the range and richness of the African American experience with a lineup of programming celebrating the [...]

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Mocha Writes: Black Women Entrepreneurs: Madam CJ Walker

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It's February, and that means it's Black History Month! to celebrate, I've decided to highlight notable black women entrepreneurs. first up is Madam CJ Walker. Born Sarah Breedlove in December 1867, Madam CJ Walker transformed herself into one of the most successful, self-made women entrepreneurs in the 20th century. Orphaned at seven-years-old, she and her [...]

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::GHETTOFABU::: Laurence Fishburne to star in 'Thurgood'

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"Thurgood" a one-man play starring Laurence Fishburne will air on HBO during Black History Month. it will air February 24th at 9pm PST. The stage production was taped at a live performance, Fishburne did at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater. Laurence Fishburne in "Thurgood" at the Geffen Playhouse. Credit: Jacquelyn Martin / associated PressWritten by [...]