Television
“Betty and Coretta” – A Tale of Two Women
Dr. Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King are heroines of their generation. Widows of two of the most important men in our rich African-American history, Betty and Coretta endured danger and degradation during the turbulent civil rights movement of the 50s and 60s to become respected and adored icons of leadership, strength and grace under pressure. Presented More...
Steel Magnolias – The Fuss is Over; What Do We Think?
~ The Steel Magnolias of Louisiana ~ Amid much fervor over who owns the rights, Steel Magnolias, with an all-star African-American cast and director, aired for the first time last night on Lifetime Television. Keeping More...
Take Note: News Corp Quietly Owns NYC Neighborhood Newspapers
(Originally published on March 27, 2009. This editorially was the recipient of the 2009 IPPIE Award for Excellence in Journalism) By Sharon D. Toomer Image: Angels Gate Cultural Center, California I am embarrassed More...
