Spike Lee

Feb 2 2012

He leaves a long list of thankful musical artists

Don Cortez Cornelius, the always immaculately dressed impresario of television’s long-running dance show, “Soul Train,” didn’t just happen to mirror and influence African American culture. He both lived and led it as he followed through on a dance-party concept he had birthed years before.

Anthony Asadullah Samad, Ph.D.  |   OW Contributing Columnist
Sep 1 2011

Between the Lines

The film, “The Help,” is the No. 1 movie in America. It’s a good movie, but it’s not that good. What is curious to me is the timing of the movie.

The book just came out in 2009—the summer of 2009—after being turned down by 60 editors and taking five years to be written. The book was optioned after it hit the New York Times best-seller list, in December of 2009, given a release date in December 2010 for late summer 2011.

Terri Schichenmeyer  |   OW Contributor
Aug 11 2011

Author: Demetria L. Lucas

Men don’t get it.

They think that when you get together with your girlfriends, you spend all your time talking about recipes, gossip and children. Like there’s nothing more on your minds.

They’re kind of right. That is what you talk about … at first. 

May 12 2011

Perspective on the new film and its impact on the Black community

Should Madea die? I’ve asked myself for years.

I’ve always been one of Tyler Perry’s biggest supporters. He fits in with a rare line of Black filmmakers who employ Black actors.

Gail Choice  |   OW Contributor
Sep 9 2010

Hollywood by Choice

“Takers” is still going strong. Friday’s box office receipts put the movie in the number-three position fighting it out with George Clooney’s “The American,” and Robert Rodriguez’s “Machete.” And it looks like Julia Robert’s “Eat, Pray, Love” continues to be a contender along with “The Last Exorcism.” It is a sure bet however, that “Takers” will remain in the top five after the holiday box office receipts are counted. 
 

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.