February 20, 2026
On This Day, Legends Were Born: Sidney Poitier and Nancy Wilson
(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 20, 1927, trailblazing actor and director Sidney Poitier was born in Miami. He became the…
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March 11, 2025
This Day in History: “A Raisin in the Sun” Debuts on Broadway in 1959
On this day in 1959, “A Raisin in the Sun” debuted on Broadway, making history as the first play produced by a…
April 13, 2023
On this day in 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first Black man to win Best Actor
On April 13, 1964, Sidney Poitier made history by becoming the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.…
