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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cory United Methodist Church celebrates 150 years
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Cory United Methodist Church on East 105th Street in Cleveland was founded in 1875 and moved to its current location in the 1940s. It's known as one of the oldest African-American churches in Cleveland, and celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday. List: Where over 70 Big Lots stores are reopening this week There was worship time followed by a celebration organized by Lisa Young. 'We're happy today that everyone that used to come to Cory is coming back home — reunited, and it feels so good,' Young said. According to Young, the church has hosted prominent figures such as Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr., among others. It can seat 2,400 people. The Cleveland Orchestra has performed there several times for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. concert. 'Because of all the great things that they have had and are still doing, this is the mothership,' Pastor Darlene Robinson said. 'Once-in-a-lifetime:' When you can see all three Goodyear Blimps together over NE Ohio Cory United Methodist has also expanded into a recreation center and is home to many community outreach programs, including day care and senior services. 'A lot of the youth from the Glenville community come and play basketball there, they swim, they do other things there to make sure they are learning skills to prepare them for adulthood,' Young said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Geek Vibes Nation
3 days ago
- Business
- Geek Vibes Nation
Imprint Films Announces 4K UHD Titles Out This July Including Works From Dustin Hoffman, Sidney Poitier & More
Imprint Films has announced three new titles to join the collection on 4K UHD Blu-Ray in July: Malcolm X (1992), In the Heat of the Night (1967), and Midnight Cowboy (1969). These represent a selection of cinematic favorites not to be missed. Imprint Films is a specialty label based out of Australia whose releases can be played in Blu-Ray players worldwide, including U.S. players. All first pressings of each release will have strictly limited-edition deluxe packaging along with new transfers, audio commentaries, exclusive bonus features & more. Details on these films can be found below: Street Date: July 30, 2025 Synopsis: Denzel Washington stars in Spike Lee's visionary biopic of civil rights activist Malcolm X, joining the Imprint collection in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision. Praised by endless key filmmakers and critics, including Martin Scorsese and Roger Ebert, this masterpiece of cinema is a unique, essential, confronting vision of history, identity, and revolution. Follow the life and work of controversial leader Malcolm X, from his early life and incarceration to his eventual role as Nation of Islam minister and Black nationalist. Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox. 1500 copies only Special Features & Technical Specs: Disc One: 4K UHD 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) NEW Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson Audio Commentary by director Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander and costume designer Ruth Carter Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Two: Blu-ray 1080p High-definition transfer on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration NEW Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson Audio Commentary by film critic Odie Henderson Audio Commentary by director Spike Lee, cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, editor Barry Alexander and costume designer Ruth Carter Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Three: Blu-ray Special Features By Any Means Necessary: The Making of 'Malcolm X' – documentary (2005) – documentary (2005) NEW 150 Locations and 1 Hidden Train – interview with production designer Wynn Thomas – interview with production designer Wynn Thomas NEW White Devils: The Cameos in 'Malcolm X' – featurette including interviews with Karen Allen and David Patrick Kelly – featurette including interviews with Karen Allen and David Patrick Kelly Deleted Scenes (with an introduction by director Spike Lee) Archival interviews with director Spike Lee, actors Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Al Freeman Jr, Malcolm X's daughter Attallah Shabazz & Malcolm X's widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz Street Date: July 30, 2025 Synopsis: Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger star in the mystery crime thriller In The Heat of The Night, joining the Imprint collection in 4K UHD, in HDR and Dolby Vision for the first time worldwide. When a wealthy industrialist is found murdered in a small Mississippi town, Detective Virgil Tibbs, an experienced police officer from Philadelphia and local Police Chief Bill Gillespie are forced to work together to unravel the mystery, leading them on a line of enquiry that will challenge both of their preconceptions. The winner of Best Picture at the Academy Awards, In The Heat Of The Night is a powerful examination of dignity and prejudice, spawning two sequels and a television series, and becoming a staple of Hollywood that retains its longevity to this day. Limited Edition 2-Disc Hardbox with Hardback Booklet. 1500 copies only. Special Features and Technical Specs: Disc One: 4K UHD 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD ( NEW Dolby Vision / NEW HDR10) Dolby Vision / HDR10) Audio Commentary by director Norman Jewison, cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and actors Rod Steiger and Lee Grant Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Two: Blu-ray 1080p High-definition transfer on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration Audio Commentary by director Norman Jewison, cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and actors Rod Steiger and Lee Grant Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60s – featurette – featurette The Slap Heard Around the World – featurette – featurette Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound – featurette – featurette Trailers from Hell: Michael Schlesinger on In the Heat of the Night More Special Features TBC Original Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Booklet An exclusive booklet featuring a brand NEW essay by film historian Travis Woods, as well as full-colour photographs and production information. Street Date: July 30, 2025 Synopsis: 'I'm walkin' here!' Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight star in the undisputed classic drama Midnight Cowboy, making its worldwide debut on 4K UHD with Dolby Vision. The winner of Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Midnight Cowboy has achieved a legacy like few other films. A dissection of the nostalgia of the New York nightmare, this raw, uncompromising picture takes you inside the minds of two desperate men chasing dreams in a city that offers none. When Joe Buck, a good-looking, naïvely charming Texas 'cowboy' makes his way to the Big Apple to seek his fortune, the only wealth he finds is in the friendship of Ratso Rizzo, a sleazy, small-time con man with big dreams. Living on the tattered fringe of society, these two outcasts develop an unlikely bond, one that transcends their broken dreams. Based on the book by James Leo Herlihy, and directed by John Schlesinger (who won the Oscar for Best Director for his work on this film), Midnight Cowboy continues to stand the test of time almost sixty years since its release, now fully restored and ripe for rediscovery in 4K. This Limited Edition 3-Disc Hardbox also includes the 2022 feature documentary Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy. 1500 copies only. Special Features and Technical Specs: Disc One: 4K UHD 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) NEW Audio Commentary by cinema author and critic Matthew Asprey Gear Audio Commentary by cinema author and critic Matthew Asprey Gear Audio Commentary by producer Jerome Hellman Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Two: Blu-ray 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K Restoration NEW Audio Commentary by cinema author and critic Matthew Asprey Gear Audio Commentary by cinema author and critic Matthew Asprey Gear Audio Commentary by producer Jerome Hellman After Midnight: Reflections on the Classic – featurette – featurette Controversy and Acclaim – featurette – featurette Celebrating Schlesinger – featurette – featurette Theatrical Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Disc Three: Blu-ray – Feature Documentary: Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy (2022) 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the feature documentary Extended interview with Midnight Cowboy cinematographer Adam Holender Trailer Aspect Ratio 1.75:1 Audio: DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English HOH Subtitles Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies. 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Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Books written by academics are a con, says professor
Books written by academics are a 'con' designed to sound more complex than they really are, according to a prominent professor. Prof Kehinde Andrews dismissed the work of many of his peers as 'devastatingly bad' and 'mind-deadening'. 'We make money as academics by being overly-convoluted. That's the game. That's the con. Honestly, it's a con,' said Andrews, the UK's first professor of black studies. He claimed that one academic had written something so bad that 'he writes like he has a brain injury'. 'There's a way you write as an academic, there's a way you're trained into writing - it's devastatingly bad, honestly. I was in that same world of having to do it. I stopped going to academic conferences because it's mind-deadening.' He referred to one book which 'kept using the word 'quotidien'. What does 'quotidien' mean? 'Everyday'. Why not just say 'everyday'? That's how we do things. No need.' His abiding rule when communicating is to 'make it plain'. In a conversation at the Hay Festival, he said: 'There is no concept that is so complicated that a seven-year-old shouldn't be able to have some vague understanding of it.' Prof Andrews, of Birmingham City University, published a book in 2023 entitled The Psychosis of Whiteness. He previously caused controversy with his claim that 'the British Empire was worse than the Nazis' because it lasted longer and killed more people. His latest book is Nobody Can Give You Freedom, a biography of Malcolm X. In it, he describes himself as 'a recovering academic' who had graduated with 'the Whitest psychology degree in human history at the University of Bath'. He writes: '[I] bear the title of 'professor', which I view in a similar way to that of 'chief constable'. I've been trained in the ways of Whiteness and sold my soul to the academic industrial complex to reach where I am today.' Elsewhere at the literary festival, historian and broadcaster Alice Loxton discussed the power of social media as an alternative to academia. Loxton has amassed more than two million followers on TikTok and Instagram, where she shares short videos about historical locations. She has written a book, Eighteen, about the lives of famous figures as they approached adulthood, from the Venerable Bede to Vivienne Westwood. Loxton, 29, has a history degree and worked for History Hit, Dan Snow's podcasting and documentary channel before becoming a social media star. She admitted that she is a communicator rather than an expert, and said all the chapters in her book were fact-checked by Oxford professors. She said: 'Today it's probably more useful to have a social media account than it is to have a PhD if you want to be published. What does that say about the publishing industry? That is up for debate.'
The Review Geek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 7 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Godfather of Harlem tells the true story of the infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who – in the early 1960s – returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy takes on the Genovese crime family to regain control. Season 4 then follows Bumpy and his plans to open a new club in Harlem. Along the way, he faces financial problems as he tries to fund it while excluding the heroin business. Elise also faces her own struggles as she testifies in the Malcolm X murder trial where three innocent men are accused. If you've been following this one over the weeks, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 7, including its release date, time and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch Godfather of Harlem? Godfather of Harlem is available to stream on MGM+. This is an exclusive original series, although those in the UK and internationally can actually watch this one via the MGM+ extension on Amazon Prime Video. Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 7 Release Date Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Episode 7 will release on Sunday 1st June at 9pm (ET) and 6pm (PT). If you miss the episode though, it will be available on the app so don't worry to much! At that point, Godfather of Harlem will drop with subtitles available. Episode 7 is expected to be roughly 55 minutes long, which is consistent with the time-frame for the rest of the series. How Many Episodes Will Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Have? Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem has been scheduled for 10 episodes. With that in mind, we have 3 more episodes to go after this one. Expect the drama to continue heating up as this story develops. Is There A Trailer For Godfather of Harlem? There is indeed! You can find a trailer for Godfather of Harlem below: What do you hope to see as the series continues? What's been your favorite moment of Godfather of Harlem so far? Let us know in the comments below!
DW
7 days ago
- General
- DW
Who was Malcolm X? – DW – 05/19/2025
Malcolm X was an icon of the Black civil rights movement and saw violence as a tool of resistance against oppression. He was born 100 years ago in Omaha, Nebraska. "What do you think you would do after 400 years of slavery and Jim Crow and lynching? Do you think you would respond nonviolently?" Those were some of the key questions Malcolm X posed to American society. Although slavery had been abolished in the US in 1865, the so-called Jim Crow laws continued to cement everyday discrimination against Black people until 1964. There were artificial barriers to their right to vote in some states, and in many they weren't allowed to sit next to white people on buses or in restaurants. "Malcolm X addressed precisely the issues that were burning on the minds of oppressed African Americans," Britta Waldschmidt-Nelson, author of the biography "Malcolm X: The Black Revolutionary," told DW. His message to African Americans was clear: Be self-confident! Fight for your rights "by any means necessary" — even with violence. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Les Payne (1941-2018) recalled in his Malcolm X biography how a 1963 speech by the activist freed him, as if by a "flashing sword blow," from the "conditioned feeling of inferiority as a Black man" deeply rooted in his psyche. That was precisely Malcolm X's goal. Malcolm X giving a speech in Harlem in New York City in June 1963 Image: AP/picture alliance A childhood marred by racism Born on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm Little's childhood near Detroit was marked by poverty and violence. He was six years old when his father was found dead; according to various accounts, he had been murdered by white supremacists. With seven children and little money, Malcolm's mother was completely overwhelmed and became mentally ill. Malcolm was placed in various foster families and institutions; he later spoke in his autobiography of the "terror of the very white social workers." Despite his difficult beginnings, he was a good student, the only Black person in his class. A key experience had a profound impact on him: His favorite teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. Malcolm replied that he would like to study law. But the teacher, using an offensive racist slur to describe him, told him that wasn't a realistic goal for a boy like him. He was born Malcolm Little Image: Everett Collection/picture alliance The young Malcolm was completely disillusioned. His grades dropped dramatically, and at 15, he moved to Boston to live with his half-sister Ella Collins, and later to New York. He supported himself by doing odd jobs before becoming a petty criminal. In his early 20s, he was imprisoned for various burglaries. "Here is a Black man caged behind bars, probably for years, put there by the white man," he later wrote in his autobiography. "You let this caged-up Black man start realizing, as I did, how from the first landing of this first slave ship, the millions of Black men in America have been like sheep in a den of wolves. That's why Black prisoners become Muslims so fast when Elijah Muhammad's teachings filter into their cages by the way of other Muslim convicts." The mentor Malcolm X refers to, Elijah Muhammad, was a Black separatist and the leader of the Nation of Islam, a religious-political organization of African Americans outside of Islamic orthodoxy. Elijah Muhammad, founder and head of the Nation of Islam, right, introduces Malcolm X in Chicago in 1961 Image: picture alliance/AP Photo Fight against the 'white devils' Nation of Islam (NOI) "claims that all Black people are inherently children of God and good, and all white people are inherently evil and children of the devil," explains Waldschmidt-Nelson. "What made this very attractive to Malcolm and many other prison inmates, of course, is that someone would come along and say, 'You are not to blame for your misery; it is the blue-eyed devils who made you go astray.'" After joining NOI, he started calling himself Malcolm X, because African Americans' surnames had historically been assigned by their slave owners. Therefore, NOI members rejected their slave names and called themselves simply "X." He spent his seven years in prison educating himself and remained a member of NOI for 14 years. Leader Elijah Muhammed appreciated the young man's intellectual acumen and oratory skills and made him the organization's spokesperson. In his speeches, Malcolm X repeatedly denounced the "white devils." Although he lived in the northern states of the US — the "Promised Land" for Black people from the even more restrictive southern states — he no longer placed any hope in white "liberals" there either. After all, he had personally experienced how Black people were treated as second-class citizens throughout the US. Malcolm X was long scornful of Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights movement. He criticized King's famous speech at the 1963 March on Washington about a free and united America, united across all racial barriers, as unrealistic: "No, I'm not an American. I'm one of 22 million Black people who are the victims of Americanism. [...] And I see America through the eyes of the victim. I don't see any American dream; I see an American nightmare." Pilgrimage to Mecca — and a change of heart After becoming disillusioned with the organization's leader, Malcolm X broke ranks with the Nation of Islam in March 1964. That same year, he made a pilgrimage to Mecca — and his image of the "white devils" began to waver. "He was deeply impressed by the hospitality and warmth with which he was greeted, even by white Muslims in Saudi Arabia," writes Britta Waldschmidt-Nelson in her biography. "And then, in the last year of his life, he turned away from this racist doctrine," she told DW. Malcolm X meeting with King Faisal in Saudi Arabia in 1964 Image: AP Photo/picture alliance He set himself a new task: "Malcolm X wanted to create an alliance of all oppressed people of color against white colonial oppression," says the biographer. On a trip to Africa, governments praised his intention, but he couldn't count on their support: "Of course, they were all dependent on US development aid, and most African governments wouldn't have operated openly against the US at the time." Instead, Malcolm X became the focus of the CIA. The Nation of Islam was also on his heels. "He knew he was going to be assassinated, and it was also a conscious decision on his part to face it," says Waldschmidt-Nelson. "He probably said to himself: I can't give up now. After his experience in Mecca, Malcolm had embarked on a completely new path, open to collaborating with King's civil rights movement and, if necessary, with white people as well." But that never happened. On February 21, 1965, he was shot dead during a lecture by members of the Nation of Islam. He was only 39 years old. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X met for the first and only time in Washington, D.C. in March 1964 Image: Henry Griffin/AP Photo/picture alliance A renewed legacy In the 1980s, hip-hop artists celebrated Malcolm X's legacy by sampling his speeches in their music: "All that became very resonant," says Michael E. Sawyer, professor of African American literature and culture at the University of Pittsburgh. "It was a way to create this kind of resurgence of Black identity as also a political identity." The songs served as political declarations of war on white racism, police brutality and the impoverishment of the Black underclass. In 1992, Spike Lee adapted Malcolm X's autobiography into a film starring Denzel Washington, which also contributed to turning the revolutionary figure into an icon forging many Black people's cultural identity. Today, as the current US administration is whitewashing history to understate the role racism played in shaping the country, and with the MAGA movement opposed to any criticism of America's alleged past glory, Malcolm X's words remain more relevant than ever: "You're not to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it." This article was originally written in German.
