Black Actors Archives - Institute of the Black World 21st Century

Halle Bailey stars as Ariel in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

The racist backlash over increased diversity in The Little Mermaid and Lord of the Rings, explained

By IBW21Commentaries/Opinions

Lord of the Rings and The Little Mermaid are just the latest targets of racist fans. By Aja Romano, Vox — Two new adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and The Little…

September 19, 2022

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The great actor and director Sidney Poitier is dead at 94

By Herb BoydNews & Current Affairs

By Herb Boyd — It was almost a year ago that Arizona State University named its film school after Sidney Poitier. They enshrined him before the ages claimed him. Poitier,…

January 10, 2022

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Denzel Washington has praised the late Sidney Poitier for “opening doors” to people of colour.

By IBW21News & Current Affairs

Denzel Washington has praised the late Sidney Poitier for “opening doors” to people of colour.

January 10, 2022

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Legendary actor Sidney Poitier passes away at age 94

By IBW21News & Current Affairs

Sidney Poitier, who broke through racial barriers as the first Black winner of the best actor Oscar and inspired a generation during the civil-rights movement, has died at age 94.

January 10, 2022

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