Sidney Poitier

Here’s a key event that happened on this day brought to you by Black Facts   1927 – Sidney Poitier born On this day Sidney Poitier, who will be the first African American to win an Academy Award in a starring role, is born in Miami, Fl.

While most were surprised by David Oyelowo’s (pictured left) Oscar snub for his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the critically acclaimed “Selma,” the actor…

Some names are easy to pronounce, and some just aren’t. There are certain celebrity names we get wrong all of the time, and we’re here…

Actor Denzel Washington was on The Steve Harvey Morning Show talking about his passion for theater and acting in his latest project, Lorraine Hansbury’s classic play “A Raisin In The Sun,” opening on Broadway April 3rd. Denzel plays Walter Lee, originally played by legendary actor Sidney Poitier. The play is directed by Atlanta’s own Kenny Leon. […]

Actor, director, writer, and diplomat Sidney Poitier (pictured) has enjoyed an amazing career that spans the better part of 50 years. In that time, Poitier…

Ebony Magazine celebrated it’s 65th Anniversary by recreating some of their more memorable covers. Taraji P. Henson, John Legend, Nia Long, Usher and many more paid tribute to legends like Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Sidney Poitier.