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In 1968, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover exclaimed that the FBI would do anything in its power to “prevent the rise of a ‘messiah’ who could unify and electrify the militant Black nationalist movement.”

Review: Historical film intensified by superb acting

By Jackson Noel, Staff Writer • February 22, 2021
In 1968, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover exclaimed that the FBI would do anything in its power to “prevent the rise of a ‘messiah’ who could unify and electrify the militant Black nationalist movement.”
Directed by John Curran, "Chappaquiddick" is a refreshingly new take on an infamous political scandal involving U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke).

Review: Drama takes fresh perspective on political scandal

By Liza Gillespie, Staff Writer • April 17, 2018
The film's true focus is on the people who surround the family — the political fixers that maintain the Kennedy mythology.
Starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, "The Post" tells the story of how "The Washington Post" decided to publish the the Pentagon Papers in 1971.

Review: ‘The Post’ is predictable but well-produced

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • January 22, 2018
If nothing else, Spielberg has made another solid film tailor-made for history classrooms all across the country.
STEP Afrika!

STEP Afrika!

By Brendan Davis • February 20, 2014
A recap of the performance at Emerson Suites fusing historical and modern African-American dance.
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