Tag Archives: Sidney Poitier

Francine Everett, the Most Beautiful Girl in Harlem

Posted on July 23, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Francine Everett (April 13, 1915 – May 27, 1999) was an African-American actress and singer who is best known for her performances in race films… Continue reading →

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Rosa Guy, Writer and Harlem Writers Guild Founder Passes

Posted on June 7, 2012 by | 2 Comments

Rosa Guy, a Caribbean-born writer known for her unflinchingly direct novels for young people about black life in urban America, died on Sunday at her home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She was 89. Continue reading →

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Palm Cafe, 1950 in Harlem

Posted on April 29, 2012 by | 3 Comments

The Palm Cafe at 209 West 125th Street. The palm was a one of the most well known jazz establishment in Harlem. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Lou Gossett Signs At Hue Man Books

Posted on December 16, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Reader V. Holly took this photo of Lou Gossett Jr., at his book signing at Hue Man books a few days ago. Lou Gossett Jr. is one of the most respected African American stage and screen actors, who rose to fame with his Emmy-winning role in the television miniseries Roots… Continue reading →

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Vonetta McGee Dies At 65

Posted on July 18, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Actress Vonetta McGee dies at 65 Continue reading →

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Forever Fly: GQ’s 20 Black Style Pioneers

Posted on March 10, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Yeah Yeah, we realize Black History Month is over, but we like to celebrate year round. GQ Magazine came out with a list of 20 black men with a history of serious style and we wanted to share it with you. Take a look at Sidney Poitier’s style then pop the hood for 19 very fly guys! Continue reading →

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Still Got It by Nicole M. Stevenson

Posted on February 17, 2010 by | 3 Comments

Clifton Davis

From his early days working with Pearl Bailey on Broadway in Hello Dolly, acting along side Sidney Poitier, in Lillies of the Field and Alan Alda in The Apple Tree. Clifton Davis has lived a life not short of talent and full of spirit. The songwriter, actor, husband, and his Grammy Award with Michael Jackson returns to the the screen with a new film. Here he ruminates about the stage and faith. Continue reading →

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Twitter: Ali and Poitier

Posted on September 13, 2009 by | Leave a comment

From HarlemLoves

Love this print I saw of Mohammed Ali and Sidney Poitier. So classy!

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