Sidney Poitier – MAGAZINE

Old Hollywood Spotlight: Sidney Poitier

Posted on Apr 1, 2017May 1, 2017 by Leticia Lopez

Among the political and social changes occurring across the country during the 1960s, America was torn between supporters of racial segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. As we discovered in last month’s spotlight on Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong, Hollywood slowly opened its gates to offer opportunities to non-white actors. This month we look at the […]

Old Hollywood Spotlight: Celebrating Black Actors and Actresses

Posted on Feb 4, 2015Jan 7, 2016 by Lauren Drop

It’s an undisputed fact: Old Hollywood is legendary for its cast of immensely talented actors and actresses. So, in honor of Black History Month, I want to celebrate a few of the many black actors and actresses who left us a lasting legacy. Sidney Poitier (February 20, 1927–): Sidney Poitier is a living legend. In […]