So...Where's Hattie McDaniel's Oscar?
Hattie McDaniel's Oscar is missing and Howard University isn't sure where it is. Last known whereabouts: Howard University's theater department.Hattie McDaniel's historic Oscar is nowhere to be found...
View ArticleMaid in Hollywood: A Rite of Passage?
Black Actresses Who've Played Maids: Photos Playing a maid seems to be a rite of passage for black actresses, from Hattie McDaniel to Whoopi to Oprah -- even today. Now Viola Davis plays one in The...
View ArticleMeet Vera Stark: Domestic Ambiguity in Hollywood
Theater Review:By the Way, Meet Vera Stark Lynn Nottage's latest play tackles the hypocrisy and stereotyping that engulfs the black actress playing a maid in American film. Lynn Nottage's latest play...
View ArticleGreat Tweets in Black History
Black History Tweets: Famous Moments Re-Enacted What would famous moments from our past look like in 140 characters or less? cynthia.gordy02/22/2012 - 00:14
View Article26 Black Oscar Winners
Black Academy Award Winners: Past and Present Take a look back at previous black nominees who’ve won. TheRootStaff02/23/2012 - 17:09
View ArticleBeyond Jackie Robinson: 15 Firsts
African-American Firsts: 15 Barrier Breakers Beyond Jackie Robinson In honor of the film 42, check out these barrier breakers -- from a Playboy Playmate to an NHL player. genetta.adams04/01/2013 - 00:11
View Article
