Theater and Movies

Details: Written by By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer; Published: 02 June 2020

In this June 29, 2009 file photo, Spike Lee attends a special 20th anniversary screening of his film "Do the Right Thing" in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)

“I've been very encouraged by the diversity of the protesters. I haven't seen this diverse protests since when I was a kid,” Spike Lee said, citing the movements of the '60s.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 30 April 2020

The film follows the former first lady’s journey in writing her memoir

Details: Written by Michael Hernandez, Entertainment Reporter & Texas Metro News Columnist; Published: 16 March 2020

Forest Whitaker’s character, Reverend Kennedy, gets involved when the Klan opens up a KKK museum right in the middle of town. Reverend Kennedy fights back not with hate or violence, hoping to show the Klan the error of their ways

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 February 2020

'Another Day' movie poster image

'Another Day' is a short film following a young Black girl's experiences navigating through Portland's predominately White schools

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 February 2020

The festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, February 20-23 at Harvey's Comedy Club

Details: Written by LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 03 February 2020

This Feb. 23, 2000 file photo shows Jennifer Lopez in a Versace jungle dress of green silk chiffon at the 42nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Lupita Nyong'o who wore a pale blue Prada dress at the Oscars in 2014 to accept her award for best supporting actress for "12 Years a Slave," was able to keep her gown, but most are expected to go back to Paris

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 January 2020

Three by Ten & More by S. Renee Mitchell is a series of three 10-minute plays that deals with love, history, and bullying

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 January 2020

“Burial of Kojo” (photo/CFAF)

The nation’s longest running film festival of its kind returns with 30 films and documentaries

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 December 2019

Morgan Walker (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls play at Kansas City Repertory Theatre) plays Ericka Boafo in 'School Girls'

The play runs from January 24 through February 16, with previews beginning January 18

Details: Written by JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer; Published: 29 December 2019

After #OscarsSoWhite campaign brought attention to lack of diversity the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched a major overhaul aimed at diversifying its overwhelmingly white, male, older membership

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MLK Breakfast 2023

Photos from The Skanner Foundation's 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.

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The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)
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The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Antonio Harris)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Antonio Harris)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)

Governor Tina Kotek takes a photo with keynote speaker Eugene Hamilton. The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)

The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)