The Black Side of the Silver Screen
February 18, 2008
In honor of Black History Month, Dean Richards takes a look at the "Black side of the Silver Screen."
He follows African Americans on the big screen, from the earliest days of silent film to today's strides. Hear from the stars like Oscar winner Forrest Whitaker and author and educator Dr. Cornel West about what still needs to be done.
To check out this year's Oscar nominees go to:
www.oscars.org
and for a list of African American Oscar winners and nominees:
www.en.wikipedia.org
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