Tag Archives: Octavia Spencer

First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts “Hidden Figures” White Event

Posted on December 16, 2016 by rikyrah

Transcript of FLOTUS remarks here. @HiddenFigures @WhiteHouse FLOTUS talks about the power of our film. 5-Star review! @TherealTaraji @octaviaspencer @JanelleMonae pic.twitter.com/fNhTWkwTcw — Theodore Melfi (@theodoremelfi) December 15, 2016 #HiddenFigures is at the @WhiteHouse! Follow along for LIVE coverage as @MichelleObama … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Tribute to James Brown the “Godfather of SOUL”

Posted on August 2, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone! today’s post is a tribute to The Godfather of SOUL, Mr. James Brown. Mr. Brown was LARGER than LIFE. If you’ve seen the movie which hit theaters Friday, August 1, we’d love to read your comments on … Continue reading →

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Professor Melissa Harris Perry Nails “The Help” | Miss Ann Really Had It MADE, The Help, Not so much…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by rikyrah

“INCOHERENTLY ANGRY”  Is how Prof.  Harris-Perry described her feelings after veiwing this movie.  I haven’t seen the movie, and don’t plan to see it. If anyone is interested, here’s another story to check out: Professors writing book on history of … Continue reading →

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