Toronto International Film Festival reviews
PHOTOGENIC: But not enough. Maybe a Black director would have realized the importance of the character, situation and message that will be left. PHOTO COURTESY …
Elephant in the room: The browning of America
It’s the major fear that’s not being talked about, yet cannot be ignored: that immi grants and people of color will soon take over America …
‘Hard Truths’
AN UNFORGETTABLE WRETCH: In a brilliant character-driven story that gives Marianne Jean-Baptiste room to create an Oscar-caliber portrayal. PHOTO COURTESY OF SIMON MEIN / THIN …
‘Bird’
WAIT FOR IT: Coming-of-age story gets it right. PHOTO COURTESY OF TIFF She’s got a thing for birds. They’re like the guardian angels she needs …
‘Ernest Cole Lost and Found’
A PHOTOGRAPHER’S LIFE: Astutely and meticulously recreated, documented, breakthroughs to setbacks and sad ending. PHOTO COURTESY OF TIFF So many artists struggle. Often never recognized …
THE LAST SUN OF THE HAMPTON HOUSE
World premiere of the innovative musical, hosted by the Historic Hampton House Museum and Cultural Center, in partnership with acclaimed playwright and Miami native Keith …
Opening doors of opportunity can heal the nation
January 1, 1994, is as good a date as any to recognize as the beginning of the end of the US manufacturing sector as we …
Compact guide gives Dementia caregivers the help and hope they need
Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith PHOTO COURTESY OF DRMACIESMITH.COM Columbia, S.C. — Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith knows firsthand that time is precious for family members caring …
Maternal deaths surged in Texas in years 2020, 2021
The rate of Texas women who died because of pregnancy or childbirth rose sharply in 2020 and 2021 to the highest since the state started …
Police chief can’t sub for suspended city manager
Riviera Beach, Fla. – Riviera Beach Police Chief Michael Coleman has resigned as interim city manager of the predominantly African American town, according to his …