[…] an honorary degree this year. The president will be in esteemed company will fellow degree recipients L.D. Britt, M.D., MPH; Ambassador Horace Greeley Dawson Jr.; and actress Cicely Tyson. “The Howard University community offers its congratulations to all of the honorary degree recipients, who honor us with their acceptance of the awards. We are extremely […]
[…] Arts and the Kennedy Center Honor. Jones has appeared in fourteen Broadway productions at Shubert theatres, including two at the Cort Theatre. Most recently he starred opposite Cicely Tyson in the 2015 Broadway revival of Donald L. Coburn’s The Gin Game at the Golden Theatre. THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION The Shubert Organization is America’s oldest professional […]
[…] 1953 in an all-Black production of “Of Mice And Men.” He was also in the cast of the 1961-1966 production of Jean Genet’s “The Blacks,” sharing the stage with James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson and Maya Angelou. It was during this period that Gordone became inspired to become a prolific playwright. Read more at EURThisNthat. noplace_gordone2
[…] honored at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., by a sold out house with special tributes by Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr. , Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes, Cicely Tyson, Mark Lane, Marion Barry and many more. Gregory is listed as No. 82 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of all time. He […]
[…] couple meets and fall in love in Los Angeles, with the full season spanning five years in eight episodes. Additional cast members include Anne-Marie J0hnson, Michael Beach, Cicely Tyson and Kellee Stewart. KOBE BRYANT’S PUBLIC MEMORIAL IS SET FOR FEB. 24 AT STAPLES CENTER IN LA Alano Miller & Gently James DuVernay was not available […]
[…] stated, “With a national and international appeal, the BMEWOF will acknowledge, preserve, respect, and inspire the Black creative community for generations to come.” Previous Foundational inductees include Cicely Tyson, Quincy D. Jones, Berry Gordy, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, James Brown and Otis Redding. The Crown Jewel of Excellence emblems for the inductees of the BMEWOF […]
[…] the Disney movie “Pocahontas.” Williams returned to Broadway in the spring of 2014 for a special limited engagement in the musical “After Midnight,” and she co-starred with Cicely Tyson and Cuba Gooding, Jr. in “The Trip To Bountiful” during the 2013 Broadway season. RELATED NEWS: VANESSA WILLIAMS CLAWS TICHINA ARNOLD IN NEW SUPERTRAILER FOR VH1’S […]
[…] television. Past honorees include: Oprah Winfrey, Lupita Nyong’o, Ava DuVernay, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Angela Bassett, Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, Ruby Dee, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Mara Brock-Akil, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Suzanne de Passe, among others. Taking note of the accomplishments made in 2014, De Luca and Essence president Michelle Ebanks mentioned […]
[…] in Louisiana in 1933. Nathan Lee Morgan (Paul Winfield, Oscar® for Best Actor) is convicted and sent to prison after stealing food, leaving his wife Rebecca ( Cicely Tyson, Oscar® for Best Actress) and oldest son David (Kevin Hooks) to care for his family. Cadillac Records The rise of the legendary music label Chess Records […]
[…] found HERE For exclusive photos, updates & more, follow us on social: @nativesonnow #NativeSon101 #NativeSon FASHION & BEAUTY B Michael – Fashion Designer and Author of MUSE: Cicely Tyson and Me Bishme Cromartie – Designer; Project Runway All Stars Winner 2023 Eric Archibald – Celebrity Stylist, Creative Director, and Costume Designer Jahleel Weaver – Celebrity […]
[…] Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Regina King, Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson, Zoe Saldana, Mary J. Blige, Gabourey Sidibe, Quvenzhané Wallis, Jurnee Smollett, Ruby Dee, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Loretta Devine, Naomie Harris, Gabrielle Union, Mara BrockAkil, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ruth E. Carter, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Suzanne de Passe. As a highlight of Oscar week, this […]
[…] youth and galvanizing the faith community around critical issues that are impacting it. Past honorees include U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, former California First Lady Maria Shriver, Oscar Nominee Cicely Tyson, former LA County Supervisor Yvonne Burke, renowned vocalist Nancy Wilson, gospel recording duo Mary Mary, TV One founder Cathy Hughes, actor/activist Hill Harper and, to name a few. […]
[…] events and presentations. Lars is well-known for his fashion designs for former First Lady Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Angela Bassett, Anika Noni Rose, Gabrielle Union, Katheryn Winnick, Cicely Tyson, Natalie Portman, and numerous others. As Crawford begins the creative process to record her new album, the Stellar Award nominee continues to promote her current project, […]
[…] youth and galvanizing the faith community around critical issues that are impacting it. Past honorees include U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, former California First Lady Maria Shriver, Oscar Nominee Cicely Tyson, former LA County Supervisor Yvonne Burke, renowned vocalist Nancy Wilson, gospel recording duo Mary Mary, TV One founder Cathy Hughes, actor/activist Hill Harper and, to name a few. […]
[…] performer.” Roberston goes on to say, “We should come together and support and find out reasons why people should go out and support.” ‘CHERISH THE DAY’ STAR CICELY TYSON, 95, SHARES HER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION RITUAL Matthew A. Cherry But the true highlight of the night goes to Hair Love creator Michael Cherry received the Breakout […]
