Impacters of Yesterday
Sidney Poitier
(born February 20, 1927), is a Bahamian American actor, film director, author, and diplomat. He broke through as a star in acclaimed performances in American films and plays, which, by consciously defying racial stereotyping, gave a new dramatic credibility for black actors to mainstream film audiences in the Western world.
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Impacters of Today
Denzel Washington
Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and film producer. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s. Washington has been awarded three Golden Globe awards and two Academy Awards for his work.
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Impacters of the Tomorrow
Elizabeth Morales
(student at TAPCO HS)
My name is Elizabeth Morales and I love the theatre. I have performed in many of my schools talent shows as well as had the opportunity to perform at the Apollo. Theatre is my passion and that is why I have been apart of William Inges “Bus Stop”, a play that my school had produced as the Niave, Intelligent Elma Duckworht.
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President Obama Welcomes Broadway to the White House
It is with pleasure that I share the opening remarks by President Obama at the Taste of Broadway event at the White House last evening.
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Arts In My Backyard – Staten Island – June
You can have fun and learn a lot this summer without having to catch the ferry or cross the bridge! Take beading and weaving workshops, learn to make Tibetan dumplings, experience the 1st Annual Garden Tour, visit the zoo to watch the free film series and whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Midsummer Midnight Mixer! Mark these events on your calendar today!
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