Media/ Communications
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issues an apology for two men arrested for the Carol Stuart murder in 1989
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued an apology for two Black men who were arrested by police and vilified in the press for the 1989 murder of a White woman, only to learn that the brother of the killer said he murdered his wife for insurance money. On behalf of the Boston Police Department, the entire City…
Read MoreRichard Roundtree, the original “Shaft,” has died
Richard Roundtree, who starred in the groundbreaking film “Shaft,” in which he portrayed John Shaft, a Black private detective, died on October 24 of pancreatic cancer. He was 81. When Gordon Parks dryly informed Rountree he got the role of Shaft, Rountree said his whole world suddenly turned upside down. It has been variously reported that…
Read MoreRoger Ebert got Spike Lee “To Do The Right Thing”
Filmmaker and actor Spike Lee owes much gratitude to film critic Roger Ebert, who encouraged him to release the film “Do the Right Thing,†although Blacks and Whites said the film would cause rioting and looting in some cities. At the Toronto International Film Festival, Lee said that Ebert encouraged Lee to release “Do The…
Read MoreByron Allen makes a bid for ABC Television
Media mogul Byron Allen, founder and CEO Allen Media Group and Entertainment Studios, has bid $10 billion to buy Walt Disney’s ABC television network, a spokesperson for Allen said on Friday, according to various media reports. A Disney spokesperson said that the company was “open to considering strategic options for its linear business.” The company has…
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