By Lynda L. Jones Milwaukee born and raised, John Ridley, IV became the second African American to receive an Academy Award for screenwriting this past Sunday in Hollywood, CA. Ridley is … [Read more...]
African American actress makes history: Youngest ever nominated for Best Actress Oscar
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton CeCe Mcghee in her Jan. 10, 2013 Praise 103.9 writing describes this 9 year-old as being “just as cute as a little button.” In November 2012, … [Read more...]
Author Sapphire speaks during UW-Milwaukee’s Black History Month Series
Author Sapphire was a guest speaker during UW-Milwaukee’s Black History Month Series. She signed autographs for attendees and copies of her 1996 novel ‘Push’ were available. The Academy Award winning … [Read more...]