James Earl Jones was a brillant actor of the stage and screen. His magnificient voice and stage presence made him unforgetable. His starring role in The Great White Hope was so very memorable for me. His performance was as powerful as it was poignant.
Diahann Carroll was a multi-talented artist. She was a gifted singer, actress and model. Her career spanned six decdes. As a child, watching Ms. Carroll play a nurse on the first television series to feature an African American female in the leading role, meant more than I can describe in words.
Sidney Poitier remains a iconic actor. His roles highlighted the complexity and beauty of the human experience. His famous film portrayals are a testatment to our common humanity and to the resilience of the human spirit. Significant Roles
Due to the times and my circumstance, watching “A Raisin in the Sun” had a powerful influence on me. It was one of the first films, that I can remember and could understand, that clearly examined and articulated the pain and profound frustration of the African experience in America. The film’s influence on me was …