Undoubtedly, one of the most controversial directors in America is Spike Lee, a man who has enjoyed a prosperous career of more than 15 years. Lee has not only created great films but has built a production empire consisting of his own record label, 40 Acres & A Mule Musicworks, his own production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and his own chain of clothing stores, Spike's Joint.
Three of Silver Chips Online's entertainment staff writers have endeavoured to predict the winners of the 2004-2005 Academy Awards. Submit your own predictions in 12 poll categories!
The Van Ness-UDC Metro station
E Street Cinema near Metro Center
Dupont Circle Station in the heart of Washington, D.C.
A bookstore and grill located near Dupont Circle.
Banana Republic in Pentagon City.
Abrahm Gurmu's ID, issued to him during his first day at Blair.
Chipotle, a Mexican restaurant, is located within walking distance of the Woodley Park-Zoo station.
The outside of the Takoma Metro station, one of the stops now featured on Silver Chips Online's new Metro section.
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Dorothy Dandridge, first black woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
On the third Monday of every February, Montgomery County schools and administrative offices are closed in observance of President's Day. To students, this day may only be a welcome extension to the weekend because few know the true origins of this holiday. In fact, over time, the holiday has transformed from one that commemorates the birthday of former President George Washington to one that honors all past American presidents.
Zora Neale Hurston, teacher and celebrated author.
A look at the NBA's Western Conference at the All-Star Break with Isamu Bae and Adith Sekaran.
A look at the NBA's Eastern Conference at the All-Star Break with Isamu Bae and Adith Sekaran.
Published in the early 1950s, "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison chronicled the title character's struggle against black oppression in America and became one of the most significant novels in black American literature.
Zora Neale Hurston, celebrated author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God," flourished during the Harlem Renaissance alongside other cherished black authors such as W.E.B. Dubois and Richard Wright. Hurston wrote many essays and stories incorporating black, American anthropology as well as social and cultural race themes. Her books also contained autobiographical information because Hurston primarily drew from her experiences while living in Florida.
Dorothy Dandridge was born on Nov. 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. Her acting career began when she and her sister, Vivian, performed as part of "The Wonder Children," a group Dandridge's mother, Ruby Dandridge, who was an actress herself, created. During the 1930s, Dandridge left high school and established "The Dandrige Sisters," a performing group consisting of three women, including Dandrige, her sister and a friend, Etta James.
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