Set It Off | Black Cultural Events

Wakanda News Details

Set It Off | Black Cultural Events

Female rap star Da Brat may be best known for her funkdafied hits, but she’s also racked up film and TV credits, too. Her feminine yet tough swagger is a perfect fit for the role of Cleo in this hit ‘90s bank heist film that’s been adapted for the stage... Read more »

The post Set It Off first appeared on Black Cultural Events.

Source: https://www.blackculturalevents.com

You may also like

Hunt, William Henry (1863-1951)

William Henry Hunt, African American U.S. diplomat, was born a slave in Tennessee in 1863. Hunt claimed to have been born on June 29, 1869, so he could get into school at the age of twenty-six posing as a twenty-year-old, a lie he kept to his grave. Although June 29 might have been his actual day

fave

Source: Black Past

Born into poverty and orphaned at an early age, Bessie Smith became the greatest blues singer of her era, recording more than 160 songs between 1923 and 1933. Her early career was influenced by Ma Rainey, and Smith performed on stage throughout the southern U.S. before making records. She recorded

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Duncan, Todd (1903-1998)

Born Robert Todd Duncan in Danville, Kentucky in 1903, Todd Duncan was the first African American to perform in an otherwise all-white cast in the New York City Opera’s production of

fave

Source: Black Past

Mar

2

1998

Meredith Gourdine

Meredith Charles “Flash” Gourdine was born on September 26, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey. His father worked as a painter and janitor and instilled within his son the importance of a strong work ethic. Meredith attended Brooklyn Technical High School and after classes he helped his father

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Nov

26

2012

Beah, Ishmael (1980– )

Ishmael Beah is a Sierra Leonean author and human rights activist who rose to fame with his personal history, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Solider. Beah was born on November 23, 1980, in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District, Sierra Leone, in West Africa. The Sierra Leone Civil War started in March

fave

Source: Black Past

Nov

23

1980

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker is an acclaimed American actor, producer and director. He was born on July 15, 1961 in Longview, Texas to an insurance salesman named Forest Steven Jr. and a special education teacher named Laura Francis. The family moved to California when Whitaker was four years old. He attended

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Jul

15

1961

Top 10 Most Famous Black Actors of All Time

Hollywood is a giant industry which provides work to hundreds of actors. At the advent of this industry only white actors ruled the silver screen and the blacks were given only minor roles. As the time progressed, blacks were given the voice in the society and eventually allowed white collar

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Waters, Ethel, 1896?–1977, African-American singer and actress, b. Chester, Pa. As a singer, she is noted for her sultry, sophisticated, and dramatic version of the blues, evinced in her interpretations of Am I Blue, Dinah, Heat Wave, Stormy Weather, and other songs. After beginning in

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Taye Diggs was born on January 2, 1971 in Newark, New Jersey. He is the oldest of five children born to Marcia and Andre Young. Diggs grew up in Rochester, New York where he attended Allendale Columbia School. He later transferred to School of the Arts. He also received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Jan

2

1971

Gospel singer Willie Mae Ford Smith born

Birthday of gospel singer Willie Mae Ford Smith in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Smith appeared in the film Say Amen Somebody.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jun

23

1904

Juanita Hall Singer & Actress dies

Juanita Long Hall was born November 6, 1901 (or 1902) in Keyport, New Jersey, and died February 29, 1968, in Bayshore, New York. This singer, actress, and choral director was best-known for her role as Bloody Mary in the 1949 Broadway stage production of South Pacific.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Feb

29

1968

Fishburne, Lillian E. (1949- )

Lillian E. Fishburne, the first African American woman to become a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, was born on March 25, 1949 in Patuxent River, Maryland. Fishburne was raised in Rockville, Maryland where she attended Richard Montgomery High School. In 1971, she graduated from Lincoln

fave

Source: Black Past

Feb

1

1998

November 15, 1898, Lyda A. Newman (New York City, NY) patented a hair brush which permitted easy cleaning by having a detachable unit which carried the brush and bristles.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Nov

15

1898

Rush, Bobby L. (1946- )

Bobby Lee Rush was born in Albany, Georgia on November 23, 1946. He graduated from Marshall High School in that city at the age of seventeen and soon afterwards enlisted in the United States Army. Rush served in the Army from 1963 to 1968 when he was honorably

fave

Source: Black Past

Nov

23

1946

Shelby Davidson

While Shelby Davidson could not viewed as a prolific inventor, he is significant in that he served as a great example of education, determination and

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Mary Jane Blige is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has been making hit records for almost 25 years. She was born on January 11, 1971 in the Bronx, New York to Cora and Thomas Blige. She grew up in a very neglected and disastrous neighborhood and her childhood was marked by

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Jan

11

1971

David Fisher responded to the needs of furniture workers by trying to make their work easier, safer and more productive. He created and patented two devices which eased the burden of these workers and improved their

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Brueggergosman, Measha (1977- )

Measha Brueggergosman, Canada’s most recognizable young opera star, is working hard to bring classical music to a popular audience. The Canadian soprano has emerged as one of the most magnificent performers and vibrant personalities of the day. She is critically acclaimed by the international

fave

Source: Black Past

Jun

28

1977

Tunisias first free elections since independence in 1956 were held on October 23, 2011. Voter turnout was estimated at 90%, and the election was deemed fair. Voters selected an assembly that will write a draft constitution and establish the procedure for upcoming parliamentary and presidential

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Oct

23

2011

In the early morning hours of Jan. 27, 2013, a fire broke out in a nightclub in Santa Maria, a southern city in Brazil. The cause of the fire was a flare from pyrotechnics used by a band performing on stage at the club. At the time of the fire, the club was packed with hundreds of students from

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Baird, Harry (1931-2005)

The physical presence that black British actor Harry Baird brought to the movie screen was largely a consequence of the United Kingdom going through the birthing pain of racism during the 1950s and 1960s. Born in Guyana, this premier black actor was no Paul Robeson, but Harry Baird carried with

fave

Source: Black Past

Singer/television & stage star Nell Carter was born today

Singer/television & stage star Nell Carter was born today

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Sep

13

0

Otis F. Boykin was born on August 29, 1920 in Dallas, Texas. After graduating high school, he attended Fisk College in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated in 1941 and took a job as a laboratory assistant with the Majestic Radio and TV Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. He undertook various tasks but

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Rainey, Ma(Gertrude Bridget) Born april 3, 1888. Known as theMother of the Blues, Ma Rainey was born in Columbus, Ga. She made her stage debut at the Columbus Opera House in 1900 in a talent show called The Bunch of Blackberries. She made her first recording in 1923 and her last on Dec

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Apr

3

1888

Born: 2/20/1927 Miami, FloridaSir Sidney Poitier, KBE, is a Bahamian-American actor, film director, author and diplomat. In 1964, Poitier became the first Bahamian and first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Lilies of the FieldAwards / Achievements:

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Ving Rhames is one of the celebrated African American film artists. He is best known for his work in Pulp Fiction, Con Air, Dawn of the Dead, Mission: Impossible film series and Bringing Out the Dead. In 1998, he was awarded Golden Globe for his remarkable performance in a TV miniseries, Don

fave

Source: Black History Resources

May

12

1959

Fat Albert’s signature line was “Hey, hey, hey, it’s Fat Albert!”… Pop singers Aaron Carter and Omarion had small roles in the feature film… Not only did Fat Albert and The Cosby Kids represent the first U.S. cartoon featuring African-Americans as central characters, it was among the

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

In October 2014, President Compaoré, who served as president for 27 years, attempted to push a bill through parliament to allow him to serve another term. Violent protests broke out in the capital, and demonstrators set the parliament building on fire. Compaoré stepped down on October 31 and fled

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Maya Rudolph was childhood pals with Gwyneth Paltrow — their fathers were old friends… Maya Rudolph has two children with film director Paul Thomas Anderson: Pearl (b. 2005) and Lucille (b. 2009).

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Victoria, Seychelles (1772- )

Victoria is the capital city of the Republic of Seychelles, a country made up of 115 small islands in the Indian Ocean of which 46 are uninhabited. It has been the nation’s capital since the country gained its independence in 1976. Victoria is the country’s largest city and the least populous

fave

Source: Black Past

More from https://www.blackculturalevents.com

DOPE COFFEE Launches Coffee Manufacturing Center with Cafe and Live Event Space | Black Cultural Events

Cécile McLorin Salvant | Black Cultural Events

Toytography Exhibition

Toytography Exhibition – Brian Carr | Black Cultural Events

Set It Off Screening + Q&A with Casting Director Robi Reed | Black Cultural Events

The Meeting | Black Cultural Events

24th Annual Black College Expo | Black Cultural Events

The Bob Marley One Love Experience | Black Cultural Events

True Dating Stories with Keon Polee

Black on the Block January Festival & Marketplace

Rhythm of the Village Band | Black Cultural Events

Alison Saar: Uproot | Black Cultural Events

S.W.A.A.M. with Sistar Outspoken | Black Cultural Events

50 shades of funny | Black Cultural Events

Autumn Beat | Black Cultural Events

Celebrating GRAMMY Nominee Muni Long | Black Cultural Events

A Conversation with Chuck D: Livin’ Loud | Black Cultural Events

Will Estate Vision Board Party | Black Cultural Events

Will Estate Vision Board Party | Black Cultural Events

Docuseries Chronicling the Rise of Black Twitter Coming to Hulu | Black Cultural Events

2024 Paris Summer Olympics will feature breakdancing | Black Cultural Events

Hulu’s ‘The 1619 Project’ Paints Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones and American History in a New Light

Christian McBride's The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons

Regeneration Summit : A Celebration of Black Cinema | Black Cultural Events

Try/Step/Trip | Black Cultural Events

Samara Joy with The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra | Black Cultural Events

“Follow Me To Nellie’s” – A Table Read Performance | Black Cultural Events

Kehinde Wiley: Colorful Realm | Black Cultural Events

Regeneration Summit: A Celebration of Black Cinema

KCRW Open House Dance Party | Black Cultural Events

Black History Musical Improvised | Black Cultural Events

Jazz & The Black Experience | Black Cultural Events

GL.A.M., Inc Presents Annual Black History Concert | Black Cultural Events

Black in the Valley’s Mardi Gras Party | Black Cultural Events

5Kish Walk & Health Fair | Black Cultural Events

Black In the Valley’s Black History Month Weekend | Black Cultural Events

The New Black Kids on the Block | Black Cultural Events

You Good? A Black Men’s Healing Circle | Black Cultural Events

Solomon King Screening | Black Cultural Events

Pacific Oaks College 2nd Annual Black Health and Wellness Fair 2023 | Black Cultural Events

Cars + Coffee Presented By Nascar | Black Cultural Events

SWAAM – Spoken Word Art & Music | Black Cultural Events

Biking While Black

Soul 2023: Producing to Power in the 21st Century | Black Cultural Events

Bet on Black : The Good News About Being Black in America | Black Cultural Events

An Evening With Nikole Hannah-Jones | Black Cultural Events

Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth- A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham | Black Cultural Events

Harlem South: A View Through the Lens | Black Cultural Events

LizzoNo | Black Cultural Events

An evening with Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of ‘The 1619 Project’ | Black Cultural Events

Arts Facts

Science Facts

Business Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)