Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes at the Oscars

A set piece for the performance of the song “Everything Is Awesome” from “The Lego Movie.” Lupita Nyong’o watches the opening performance before presenting the award for best supporting actor….

Oscars 2015: Behind the Scenes at the Oscars

A set piece for the performance of the song “Everything Is Awesome” from “The Lego Movie.” Lupita Nyong’o watches the opening performance before presenting the award for best supporting actor….

How Women Reacted To The 2015 Oscars

Our Oscars drinking game involved taking a sip of wine every time a woman or person of color won in a gender neutral award category. Unfortunately, we ended the night…

Toni Morrison Fast Facts

Birth place: Lorain, Ohio Birth name: Chloe Anthony Wofford Father: George Wofford Mother: Ella Ramah (Willis) Wofford Marriage: Harold Morrison (1958-1964, divorced) – 2004 – Is awarded the NAACP Image…

Sidney Poitier Fast Facts

Birth place: Miami, Florida Birth name: Sidney Poitier Father: Reginald Poitier, tomato farmer Mother: Evelyn (Outten) Poitier Marriages: Joanna Shimkus (January 23, 1976-present); Juanita Marie Hardy (April 29, 1950-July 9,…

Grammys 2015: 6 standout moments

Here are a few things that dominated the evening: Welcome, Sam Smith! A year ago, the British soul singer was an unknown in America. Sunday night, he took home four…

Cicely Tyson Fast Facts

Other Facts:On the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s national advisory board. Known for her portrayals of strong African-American women. Nominated for 11 Emmys, with 3 wins. Nominated for one Academy Award….

Cher Fast Facts

Birth place: El Centro, California Birth name: Cherilyn Sarkisian Father: John Sarkisian, truck driver Mother: Georgia Holt, model Marriages: Gregg Allman (1975-1979, divorced); Sonny Bono (1969-1975, divorced) Children: with Gregg…