Arts – Page 117 – People's World

Racism isn’t new in Texas

February 20, 2015

Carmen Boullosa has done us a great service, and provided us a marvelously good read.

Today in African American history: A double birthday

February 20, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Sir Sidney Poitier, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), was born in Miami, Fla., on February 20, 1927, of Bahamian parentage.

West Coast premiere of “Hellman v. McCarthy”

February 20, 2015 By Ed Rampell

As a Hollywood Blacklist historian, I've eagerly looked forward to seeing the fact-based "Hellman v. McCarthy."

“The Night Alive”: Dubliners wish upon a star

February 19, 2015 By Ed Rampell

This play is essentially about fringe characters yearning to get away from their boring existences.

Today in African American history: Dr. Dre turns 50

February 18, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Dr. Dre, record producer and Grammy-winning rapper, born Andre Romelle Young in Compton, Calif., in 1965, turns 50 today.