Octavia Spencer Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Tadashi Shoji And Samuel Waxman Foundation Partner For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Tadashi Shoji, a leading designer of special occasion dresses, along with bridal, handbags, intimates, and kids collection, will again partner with the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Continue reading

HW Pick: “Hidden Figures”, New Movie With Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer And Janelle Monáe (Video)

Hidden Figures is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—brilliant African-American women working at NASA.Continue reading

Join The Creators Of “Hidden Figures” At AOL Build

In theaters on January 6, 2017, “Hidden Figures” is a biographical drama depicting the incredible untold story of brilliant African-American women working at NASA...Continue reading

HW Pick: “Hidden Figures,” By Margot Lee Shetterly

Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.Continue reading

HW Pick: Anthony Anderson Signs New Deal To Host For The NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP and TV One announced today that Emmy-Award nominated actor, Anthony Anderson has signed a multi-year deal to continue as host for the 47^th and 48^th NAACP Image Awards. Continue reading

Reginald Hudlin And Phil Gurin Sign New The NAACP Image Award Deal

The NAACP and TV One jointly announced today that industry veterans Reginald Hudlin and Phil Gurin have signed a three-year deal to continue as executive producers for the NAACP Image Awards.