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“American Psycho” author Bret Easton Ellis wonders whether “Black Panther” deserves its Oscar nomination for Best Picture. According to Ellis Black Panther’s nomination has more to do with political correctness and not the artistic depiction of the comic book icon. In the 91 year existence of the Academy Awards a Black film has been nominated […]
On this day in 1968 Actor Gary Coleman was born in Zion Ohio. Gary starred as Arnold Jackson on NBC’s TV sitcom Different Strokes from 1978-1986. In 1989 he sued his parents and business manager for skimming money from him. The case was finally settled after 4 years. He was not only short in stature […]
On this day in 1926, Carter G. Woodson and the association for the study of negro life and history first paid tribute to the achievements and greatness of black people. What the celebration of negro history week, in 1976 it officially became Black History Month. On this day in 1988, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan […]
The best way to make dreams come true is to wake up. Mae C. Jemison
Black History Month – And on this day February 6…….. On this day in 1820, 86 free men and women left New York Harbor on a ship called the Mayflower of Liberia. They headed for the coast of the British Colony of Sierra Leone. It was the first organized immigration of blacks back to Africa. […]
Ride VIA to the Rodeo Every Weekend in February Special Event Park & Ride offers $5 round trip service from Crossroads to Freeman Coliseum. Let’s Park. Ride. And Rodeo, San Antonio! VIA will offer convenient Park & Ride Service to and from the Stock Show and Rodeo grounds every weekend in February, starting Friday and […]
Alicia Keys to host 2019 Grammy Awards Air Date: Sunday February 10th on CBS For the 1st time in her career, Alicia Keys a 15 -time Grammy Award winner, will be hosting the 2019 Grammy Awards. “I know what it feels like to be on that stage, and I’m going to bring that vibe and […]
The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour makes its way to the Alamo City Thursday, November 1st at the AT&T Center and tickets are available for this massively hysterical Tour spanning the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. Hart’s last multi-city domestic and international What Now comedy tour sold out large venues all over the world, grossing […]
Along with Fall comes the many Oktoberfest celebrations across the state to honor the cultural contributions of German settlers in Texas. According to TripSavvy.com San Antonio’s Oktoberfest at Beethoven Halle, kicking off this afternoon at 5:00 p.m., is among the top eight Oktoberfest Celebrations in Texas, ranked third. Oktoberfest celebrates German heritage featuring specialty foods, […]
Southern Soul Blues Legend “Marvelous Mel” Commemorated with Mel Waiters Way Street in Hometown San Antonio Hundreds gathered on the Eastside of San Antonio, Texas Saturday morning for the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony of “Mel Waiters Way” the newly named street running from north to south in honor of the late hometown Blues Legend […]
