Sidney Poitier Portrait Session

5 Sidney Poitier Movies You Should Watch

Sidney Poitier’s death make some of his movies even more important to black culture. To celebrate him we’ve created a…
by Bilal G. Morris
01.08.22
op-ed Poitier At Resurrection City

How Sidney Poitier's Screen Life, Civil Rights Intertwined

One of the most fascinating aspects of Sidney Poitier’s career was his political and racial symbolism and how, in many…
by Aram Goudsouzian
01.08.22
2006 Cannes Film Festival - Opening Night Gala - Inside

Legendary Actor Sidney Poitier Dies At 94

Bahamian actor, director, writer, and diplomat Sidney Poitier, has died at the age of 94. His death was confirmed by…
by D.L Chandler & Bilal Morris
01.08.22
Sidney Poitier

Play About Legend Sidney Poitier In The Works

A play about legendary actor, director and activist Sidney Poitier is coming to Broadway.
by Brandee Sanders
12.12.21
The 74th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room

Celebrating Sidney Poitier On His 94th Birthday

The icon is 94 today.
by D.L. Chandler
09.29.21
Sidney Poitier In 'To Sir, With Love'

Film School To Be Named After Sidney Poitier

Arizona State University will name its film school after trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier.
by NewsOne Staff
08.30.21
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Black Excellence: All The Black People Who Have…
by Steph Sengwe
02.20.15
David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo Slams Hollywood For Celebrating ‘Subservient’ Black…

While most were surprised by David Oyelowo’s (pictured left) Oscar snub for his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21

Sidney Poitier Became 1st Black Actor To Win…

As one of the finest Black thespians to ever grace the silver screen, veteran actor, director and author Sidney Poitier…
by D.L. Chandler
06.19.19