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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oscar speeches that won hearts and how: When winners made history with their words
For many actors, winning an Oscar is the dream. But in some cases, the acceptance speech becomes the real legacy — a moment when a personal triumph transforms into a message for millions. These powerful speeches were not just thank-yous; they were statements that changed the conversation, offered hope, and left a permanent mark on Hollywood's history. 1. Frances McDormand – Championing Women in Film (2018) Category: Best Actress Film: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Frances McDormand's third Oscar win wasn't just a career high — it became a rallying cry. As she stood on stage, she didn't focus on herself but on the many women around her. She urged all female nominees in every category to rise, turning the camera to faces often left in the background. She called upon Meryl Streep , a symbol of industry respect, to lead the way. Then came her now-famous mic-drop moment: 'I have two words to leave with you tonight: inclusion rider.' That phrase sparked a movement in Hollywood to demand diversity clauses in contracts, ensuring equity behind and in front of the camera. McDormand's speech wasn't emotional — it was revolutionary. 2. Hattie McDaniel – A Win Against the Odds (1940) Category: Best Supporting Actress Film: Gone With the Wind In a deeply segregated America, Hattie McDaniel's win was groundbreaking — and painful. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investigadora argentina revela hallazgos sobre el magnesio Salud Esencial Leer más Undo The first Black actor to receive an Oscar wasn't even allowed to sit with her white co-stars. She was escorted to the ceremony and seated at a separate table. Despite this injustice, McDaniel approached the stage with grace. 'I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry.' Her words were filled with quiet dignity, masking the weight of systemic racism she faced every day. She accepted her Oscar not just for herself, but for generations to come. 3. Lupita Nyong'o – A Dream Realized (2014) Category: Best Supporting Actress Film: 12 Years a Slave Lupita Nyong'o's breakthrough performance earned her global acclaim — but her acceptance speech is what made her unforgettable. With poise and sincerity, she thanked her co-stars, her family, and her director, then offered a message that instantly became iconic: 'No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.' Born in Mexico and raised in Kenya, Lupita's success was not typical by Hollywood standards. Her speech celebrated diversity and showed aspiring artists around the world that anything was possible. 4. Ariana DeBose – Pride and Representation (2022) Category: Best Supporting Actress Film: West Side Story Ariana DeBose used her moment to celebrate something bigger than herself — identity. As an openly queer Afro-Latina woman, her win marked a turning point for inclusivity in mainstream cinema. 'You see an openly queer woman of color, an Afro-Latina, who found her strength in life through art.' She reflected on her childhood, sitting in the back of a white Ford, and asked audiences to look into the eyes of that young girl and recognize the power of possibility. Her words were an emotional nod to those still seeking acceptance. 5. Ke Huy Quan – From Refugee to Oscar Winner (2023) Category: Best Supporting Actor Film: Everything Everywhere All At Once Ke Huy Quan's return to the big screen was one of the most moving comeback stories in recent Oscar history. A former child star of Indiana Jones and The Goonies, he had faded from the limelight for decades. But his win wasn't just about redemption — it was about resilience. 'My mom is 84 years old and she's at home watching. Mom, I just won an Oscar!' He spoke of arriving in America as a refugee and finding himself years later on Hollywood's biggest stage. His closing line, 'This is the American dream,' echoed far beyond the Dolby Theatre. 6. Halle Berry – A Milestone for Black Women (2002) Category: Best Actress Film: Monster's Ball In 2002, Halle Berry became the first — and still only — Black woman to win the Best Actress Oscar. Overwhelmed by emotion, her speech acknowledged the historical weight of her win: 'This moment is so much bigger than me.' She dedicated the award to women of color who were never given the opportunity, calling it a door opening moment. Two decades later, her win still serves as a benchmark for representation in Hollywood's highest echelon. 7. Brendan Fraser – Gratitude After the Fall (2023) Category: Best Actor Film: The Whale Fraser's acceptance was more than a win — it was a homecoming. After years of personal and professional hardship, The Whale marked his return to critical acclaim. On stage, Fraser fought back tears as he acknowledged the emotional depth the role required. 'Things didn't come easily to me... I just want to say thank you for this acknowledgement.' His gratitude extended to his cast and crew, praising them for laying their 'whale-sized hearts bare.' It was a humble, heartfelt speech that touched many who had followed his journey. 8. Bonus: Viola Davis – Honoring Roots and Resilience (2017) Category: Best Supporting Actress Film: Fences Viola Davis brought her trademark intensity to the stage, offering one of the night's most poignant moments. Reflecting on her upbringing and her family's sacrifices, she thanked her husband and daughter, calling them the foundation of her life. 'You know, there's one place that all the people with the greatest potential are gathered — and that's the graveyard.' Her speech emphasized the power of telling stories that honor the unsung and the unseen — the ordinary lives that make extraordinary art. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . 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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Candidate Profile: Christina Miriam Felder (House District 97 Republican Primary)
Christina Miriam Felder is a candidate for House District 97 and is running as a Republican. Her name will appear on the June 17, 2025 ballot. Felder is running against challenger in the June primary. The winner will appear on the ballot for the General Election on Nov. 4. If you are voting in this election, from May 2 through June 14 you can vote early at your On Election Day, polls in Virginia are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Don't forget to bring your ID. to see who is on your ballot. 10 On Your Side reached out to all of the candidates running in this race, with a request for a bio and a list of questions to answer. If you do not see the candidate listed with a profile, we did not receive one. Candidate Profiles Name: Christina Miriam FelderAge: 28Website: Educator, Mother, CEO, Fresh Voice, New Leader. Christina Miriam Felder was raised in the District 3/District 97 community of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has lived there for over 27 years. For the past 10 years, Felder has worked as an educator at all levels, K-12 and higher ed., within the field of education. Felder has become the 1st Afro-Latina Republican woman of color politician in the United States as of 2024 and continues to be the 1st Afro-Latina Republican woman of color politician for the state of Virginia. Born to an African American Father and Puerto Rican Mother, to a bright student achieving the highest of degrees while attending one of the top schools in the state of Virginia at the time, and IVY League colleges within and outside of the United States at only 25 years old and at 28 years old. To becoming an educator, public figure, Virginia local/state political leader, and Mother to her beautiful daughter, Amerie. Felder was also the youngest homeowner in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 2020 at just twenty-three years old, with over one million views on Facebook that year. Felder has experienced many events in a short time and has traveled worldwide. Now, at twenty-eight years old, Felder has seen it all, dealt with it all, and takes no nonsense. Felder is a strong Republican and Christian woman who is committed to helping her community thrive even further. Felder officially became a member of the Republican Party as of January 2025. She made history in 2024 as the first Afro-Latina woman of color to run as a Republican for her District 3 local election in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at the age of twenty-seven. Felder is making history again as the first Afro-Latina woman of color to run as a Republican for the District 97 House of Delegates seat in the state election of Virginia in 2025 at the age of twenty-eight. Additionally, Felder made history by becoming the first Afro-Latina woman of color and the youngest founder and president of the first Republican Women's Chapter of the Virginia Beach District 97 community as of April 2025. Felder is now wanting to give back her time to her home of District 3/District 97 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and be that fresh voice, new leader for her community. Felder has been and continues to be an inspiring role model for her community. Helping others is her passion in life. This is my home, this is were I grew up. I am now raising my own daughter here. I've experienced all my 1st here. I never left. It wasn't until the year of 2021, the year I would say, that our amazing District 97 had become something so dramatically different. The massive changes brought upon us by the democratic administration, those next two years would feel like hell in the streets on District 97. I seen my community becoming a smoke world environment. They started putting up smoke shops on every corner in District 97. I said 'what is going on here'! Our youth was declining at rapid speed, as well as our adults/seniors. District 97 schools now rate on Google a 3/10, we used to be 10/10 back in 2020, I couldn't believe a 3/10 score. Don't even get me started on the crime skyrocketing to levels that Virginia Beach has never seen before. Including myself, I was also a victim of a crime back in 2023 at my own home, myself and my daughter at the time 8 months old were attacked by four strangely obsessed criminals. I was brutally beaten to death in the head and had to be rushed to the hospital. On top of that, I also seen in the courts, how the new 'Democratic Laws' helped for my criminals to basically walk away FREE, with no charges at all. I am still to this day being stalked/harassed by these criminals and had to now file to be heard in a higher court, because the lower courts don't want to deal with repeated issues. It takes years for our citizens to get justice within our community now, due to democratic leadership. This is not the Virginia Beach I knew and grew up in. We as citizens pay our taxes and want things to get done correctly. My fellow community members couldn't believe how much changes the democrats rapidly had done. So, now I am here and this will 'END NOW'! District 97 will no longer be deteriorating anymore. We will be stronger again and thrive again for generations to come. Again, this is my home, I grew up here, I live through every event that happens in my community. I am the eyes and ears of my community. I am a proud product of what Virginia Beach City Public Schools District 97 Alum can become in life. I have shown my community time and time again how advanced I have become and how ready I am to serve my community of District 97. District 97 'MADE ME'! Now I am to give back my time to help my community and I feel that I have a duty to fulfill at this time. I know that God has set this time here and now is the time for me to fix my community from top to bottom. I have learned and observed and it's my time. I am ready to serve in this leadership role for my home of District 97 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I am well overly qualified! I would like to first start on bills regarding guns, taxes, and crime. That is what I want to focus on day 1. That is why there is a campaign finance report for the general public to see this information. All office leaders and candidates should be utilizing their campaign finance reports to document everything when it comes to finances. I am a Republican, but I am also to lead the community of District 97. When it comes to voting, I will vote in the best interest of my district/community citizens. The people come first in all my decision making. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Economic Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Salma Hayek is breaking the internet at 58; here's why
Salma Hayek, at the age of 58, just single-handedly rewrote the definition of bold, and the internet can't get it out of their minds. The legendary actress has secured her first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover, making waves across social media. Her bold, age-defying shoot is not only gorgeous; it's a declaration of power, liberation, and acceptance of self. The strength-and-culture-themed shoot, which has taken the internet by storm on Instagram, has broken ageist beauty standards. Hayek calls it a dream that never before seemed possible, which is now a reality on her own terms. She is proving that age is just a number at 58, as per a report by Hola. The renowned Mexican star, who recently claimed her first-ever SI cover like the red carpet queen she is, was one of the stunning announcements made by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit on Tuesday, May 13. She is joined by plus-size models Lauren Chan and Denise Bidot, Afro-Latina Olympic medallist Jordan Chiles, and gymnast-turned-TikTok sensation Livvy Dunne for this year's event, as per a report by epitome of power meets poise; Hayek was captured by renowned photographer Ruven Afanador. One image shows her kneeling in a rippling pool while sporting a turquoise necklace and a dark green, glitter-dusted swimsuit with a gold body chain draped like another, wearing a crocheted two-piece, she leans against a craggy recalled how thrilled she used to get every time she saw Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue as a child, wondering, 'Who's going to be in it?'" She acknowledged that she never imagined that she would be in it one day because she believed she didn't look like a joked that she would have sent someone to the asylum if they had told her that she would be in it at 58, but it's exciting to her that the world has changed. ALSO READ: After Yellowstone exit, Kevin Costner hit with major legal setback that could cost him millions over Horizon film deal In the words of editor-in-chief MJ Day, "Salma Hayek Pinault is a force of nature." 'Salma is a shining example for Latinx communities, a tireless advocate, and a person whose enthusiasm for art, life, and humanity has few equals.'She is an actress, producer, philanthropist, and advocate for women. Her motivation stems from her capacity to motivate future generations by demonstrating to us all the supreme power of living according to your own terms. Hayek is an obvious choice for this year's issue, which is a celebration of culture shapers, according to she touches is illuminated by her creative fire. She has a unique enthusiasm for life, stories, and people, stated MJ cover moment exudes wisdom, power, and liberation, in contrast to typical cover girl narratives that rely on youth and unachievable ideals. This isn't a relic from her childhood. It's a statement that the best time has come. 'Being a part of a generation that has been able to truly experience very tangible change makes me feel so fortunate,' Hayek amazing that a magazine like Sports Illustrated Swimsuit says that being over 50 and still feeling free and not self-conscious about your appearance is acceptable, if not 2021, Hayek talked about how it felt liberating to share pictures of herself in swimwear following a personal health journey that involved working out and losing weight. While on vacation, she went all paparazzi on herself, taking pictures of herself because she deserved has Salma Hayek's new Sports Illustrated cover gone viral?Since, at 58, she is redefining beauty standards with confidence, class, and no apologies. Has Salma ever done a SI Swimsuit cover before? No, this is her first shoot, and fans say it's her most daring and empowering yet.
CBC
26-02-2025
- General
- CBC
McMaster course aims to fight the erasure of Black history in Latin America
For one McMaster University student, a unique course on the Black history of Latin America has made her feel closer to her roots. Myra Delgado, 19, is Afro-Latina. She's in her second-year of psychology and part of a class called Black Latin America: Belonging, Refusal, Resistance. The course explores Black Latin American and Afro-Latinx histories, cultures, and politics, while highlighting their voices and experiences. The class is hosting a roundtable on Thursday as part of Black History Month events at McMaster that will gather Black Latin American and Afro-Latinx scholars online and in-person to discuss race, culture, migration, and diasporic identities, the course's professor, Stacy Creech de Castro, told CBC Hamilton. Delgado's parents are Guatemalan and Barbadian, but she was born in Canada. She said growing up in Toronto she didn't get to spend time with many Guatemalans, but that has now changed due to Creech de Castro's class. "It's the community and environment that comes with the class that I really do appreciate because I'm able to be around more people who come from [Latin America]," she told CBC Hamilton. "It is nice to come into the class and have people who are just like me and who have similar experiences as me." Having an Afro-Latina instructor in Creech de Castro has also motivated Delgado. "It's inspiring because then you're like, this is something that someone like me could also achieve if I just continue pursuing it," she said. Important to teach Black history beyond slavery and colonialism: instructor Creech de Castro, postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University, is from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and has been living outside her home country for over 10 years. She said students have told her contents of the course have been "illuminating," especially with Black history in Latin America not being taught enough in Latin America. "It's often marginalized, erased, or distorted to fit nationalist narratives that prioritize mestizaje [Spanish for mixed race]," she said. It's important, Creech de Castro said, to portray Black history in the region beyond slavery and colonialism. "There is a long legacy of Black intellectual thought, artistry, and political organizing. I also wish more people understood how interconnected Black Latin America is with other Black diasporas — including in Canada," she said. She's hoping the Thursday roundtable will encourage people to seek out Black Latin American and Caribbean voices and stories beyond Black History Month. "There's generative knowledge, creativity, and activism coming from Black communities across the Americas that deserves more attention," said Creech de Castro. Black contributions in Latin America not recognized enough While 21-year-old Alejandra Estrada Valera is not Black, the course has sparked her curiosity about her Indigenous background. Estrada Valera is a third-year social work student at McMaster and an immigrant from Barranquilla, Colombia, who has been in Canada for around eight years. Estrada Valera is now exploring the possibility that her mother's side of the family may be part of the Mokaná peoples in her home country. "This class [has] aided me to reflect on my own positionality and my own identity," she said. It's not uncommon for people in Latin America who have mixed features to not know the exact details of their Black or Indigenous roots. Roxana Escobar Ñañez, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, said there's a phenomenon in Peru where the mixing of races is seen as a sign of progress, and Blackness "was seen as this backwards reality that you needed to move away from." "When you insert yourself in the conversation of mestizaje, it's basically a way of making us all equal," she said. Escobar Ñañez, who is half Black and from Lima, Peru, will be one of the participants of Thursday's roundtable. Her thesis is focused on urban spatial practices of Afro-Peruvian women, particularly those who are singers of Criollo music, a genre from her hometown, where most Afro-Peruvians live. She also has a podcast where she interviews these women called Tertulia Day. Afro-Peruvians have been very influential in the country's day-to-day life, particularly Lima's, said Escobar Ñañez, from the way of speaking to sounds "behind almost every song that we have and that are immediately recognized." "To the point that it almost disappears, … it becomes Limeño (from Lima) culture when in reality it's African-descended culture," she told CBC Hamilton. She said it's important to recognize the influences of Afro-Peruvians on the country's culture and not continue to push the narrative that everyone is the same, which she said could lead to erasure of the struggles Black people in Peru disproportionally face, like poverty and education gaps. "Latin American countries right now wouldn't be breathing without the African diaspora and how they have impacted absolutely every [corner]," she said. Representation in the classroom Arturo Victoriano Martinez is an associate professor at the University of British Columbia who will also participate in the roundtable. He says people need to be mindful of the "colour line when we talk about the power structure," in Latin America and the Hispanic Caribbean. "When people say, people in our countries said to me, 'we are all mates,' and, 'we don't have races,' I say, 'what about the richest people in the country? What colour are they?'" he said. Victoriano Martinez is from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and has been living in Canada for 24 years. He said he's looking forward to talking about the power of personal stories. "There's a power in telling our stories as a Black person coming from a Spanish-speaking reality and a different conception of blackness than the one that we have in North America," he said. Victoriano Martinez also said the roundtable could be helpful for students who will be able to see "somebody that looks like them in the academic world, in the business world, etc." "When you see somebody that looks like you in a racialized society, [or] in a position that it's not the usual position that society assigns to people that look like that. I think it has the potential to be inspiring," he said.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dentist from Nigeria works to provide services to under-served Charlotte community
A construction site on Beatties Ford Road is soon to turn into Bubbles Pediatric Dentistry, a practice hoping to provide dental care in an underserved community. The 4,200-square-foot space is under construction near Lassalle Street. The dentistry's owner Dr. Somtochukwu Agunwah told Channel 9′s Erika Jackson that the building will have 16 patient chairs and 10 treatment rooms. Agunwah said her patients call her Dr. Somi. 'I'm a child at heart,' she said. 'So I love to interact with the kids a lot.' But the road to becoming Dr. Somi and building Bubbles Pediatric Dentistry wasn't easy, Agunwah said. 'I came here from Nigeria after high school. I came here without my parents. I came here with my two siblings. While I was in school, I was working to support my livelihood. I braided hair, baked food, I waited on tables — I did all that just to take care of myself,' Agunwah said. READ: Local woman works to honor, celebrate Afro-Latina roots Now, her lifelong dream of providing dental care access to underserved communities is becoming a reality, she said. 'It's very walkable from so many businesses and so many homes. And I thought this would be a perfect location to provide access care to a lot of people,' Agunwah said. Bubbles Pediatric Dentistry is planned to open doors in May, Agunwah said. But she hoped the impact the dentistry has lasts for generations, she told Jackson. 'If there's one thing I want the younger population to learn from me it is resilience,' Agunwah said. 'Keeping your eyes on the prize and keep pushing.' WATCH: Local woman works to honor, celebrate Afro-Latina roots
