Arts Jan 22 Norman Jewison, ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck’ director, dead at 97 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Nation Jan 07 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Ahmaud Arbery’s killers sentenced to life in prison, plan to appeal In our news wrap Friday, three white men convicted of chasing and murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia were sentenced to life in prison. A Michigan judge refused to lower the bond penalty for the parents of a teenager who allegedly…
Arts Jan 07 Watch 6:06 How Sidney Poitier’s work pushed past white limitations on Black talent Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94. Poitier transformed how Black characters were portrayed on screen and became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance. Throughout his life, the star… By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Jan 07 Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw,… By Hillel Italie, Associated Press