A Raisin in the Sun – Harlem World Magazine

Harlem’s Fabulous Ruby Dee, 1922 – 2014 (Video)

Ruby Dee, born Ruby Ann Wallace, October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014, was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and civil rights activist.Continue reading

HW Pick: Sidney Poitier, A Nine-Film Retro At MOMI

Actor, director, activist, and humanitarian, Sidney Poitier was a pioneer on many fronts: He has been called Hollywood’s first black leading man, and was the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award, in 1963. Continue reading

Harlem’s Riant Theatre Honors Liesl Tommy And Peter Anthony Andrews

The Riant Theatre will kick off the Strawberry One-Act Festival with a launch party and reception presenting Pioneer of the Arts Awards honoring Liesl Tommy, Obie winning director from South Africa, and Peter Anthony Andrews, the first African American TV network entertainment vice president, on Sunday, July 26 at the Poet’s Den Theatre, 309 East 108^th Street from 3:00pm – 7:00pm. Tickets for the event are $50.

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