March 2002 Week of Mar 21st thru Mar 28th

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Articles Latest Additions:    THEY CALL ME MR. TIBBS They call me Mr. Tibbs answered Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs (a signature line from 1967's In the Heat of the Nigh while stuck in racist Mississippi with a redneck sheriff to solve a murder. by Donnell Hodges Visit the Articles Archive   Oscars Latest Additions:    MY OSCAR PICKS : Or Why A BEAUTIFUL MIND shouldn’t win 13 nominations for “Lord of the Rings” and I am glowing like one of those goblets from Burger King! by Scott D. Southard Visit the Oscars Archive   Specials Latest Additions:    BLACKPOPGO I love a good buddy picture. Growing up, I spent many a Sunday afternoon enraptured by the Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis flicks and, in a pinch, one of those Bing Crosby/Bob Hope road pics are a great way to pass a couple of hours. by Vincent Williams Visit the Specials Archive   The Sound Garden Latest Additions:    Sultry Sounds For You A rising star shining bright and whose light precedes her. by Humam Abdulmalik Visit the Sound Garden Archive   Festivals Latest Additions:    "ONE WEEK" in Acapulco "In a community where homophobia still plays a major role socially, "One Week" comes direct in it's dealings with an epidemic that is affecting young African-Americans at an alarming rate." by Neil Hodges Visit the Festivals Archive

INTERVIEWS Latest Additions:    Honoring a Legend : Spike Lee on Jim Brown: All- American The person who carved the way for athletes to get meatier roles was Jim Brown. He made such an impact for blacks that hasn’t been recognized until now. Interviewed by Wilson Morales DOING IT AGAIN : BLADE 2 If there's one person who's been successful in one genre, it’s Wesley Snipes. With the exception of "Waterdance", most of Wesley's films have been action filled. Interviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the Interviews Archive   books for your mind Latest Additions:    Exclusive - "Babies & Fools, The Burning of Superflyville" The winter moon was a yellow stain across the sky, softly illuminating the countless storefronts lining the sidewalk. Coming outta The Oasis after going to pick-up some loot from mommy, I could still hear Red Jackson talking in his bellowing Little Caesar/James Cagney voice, stirring stardust echoes in my head... Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV by Michael A. Gonzales Visit the Books for your Mind Archive   SJ's Corner Latest Additions:    Give The Man the Statue Now! With less than a month to go before the Oscars, it appears that Denzel is building a little steam and just might walk away with a prize that has escaped the grasp of black men since Sidney Poitier walked away with the award some 40 years ago. by Shelby J. Jones, Editor Visit the Editor's Note Archive