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This Week in Black History

April 13, 1964 At the 36th Academy Awards program, Sidney Poitier receives the Oscar for best actor for his role…

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April 13, 1964 Sydney Poitier, who died earlier this year, became the first African American to win the Academy Award…

Wave Staff DonJanuary 21, 2022

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Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Actor Sidney Poitier died from a combination of heart failure, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s…

Wave Staff DonJanuary 13, 2022

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By Janice Hayes Kyser Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The extraordinary talent, power and grace of iconic actor Sidney Poitier…

Wave Staff DonJanuary 7, 2022

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Wave Staff and Wire Report LOS ANGELES — Heartfelt tributes and testimonials continued to pour in Jan. 7 for Sidney…