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REVIEW: Remembering the late Tuskeegee airmen, ''Red Tails" honors spirit of America's first black pilots

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buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin The last member of the Tuskeegee Airmen, Willie Rogers died at the age of 101 on Nov. 18, 2016.  Rogers survived being shot in the stomach by German soliers in Italy during segregated WWII while serving with the first unit of Tuskeegee Airmen, the Red Tail Angels. This all African American pilot unit rose above racism to become recognized as some of the best in their field.  In 2012 a film about their story, "Red Tails" was released on the big screen.  In honor of their memory I am providing a film review.   "Red Tails" is available on Blue Ray DVD.  Perhaps it will make it to a classroom or Christmas stocking as a gift to ensure their story is not forgotten. REVIEW Ask me what my least favorite genre of films is and I'll say war films.  That was my sentitment before seeing Red Tails. Funded and helmed by seminal director George Lucas, "Red Tails,"  is the much talked about action film based on the Tuskeeg...

Cicely Tyson, Carol King, George Lucas, Rita Moreno, The Eagles and Seijo Oawa to receive Kennedy Center Honor

buzzz worthy. . . -more Press Release     EAGLES, CAROLE KING, GEORGE LUCAS, RITA MORENO, SEIJI OZAWA, AND CICELY TYSON TO RECEIVE 38TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS   America to Celebrate Honorees’ Lifetime Artistic Achievements Sunday, December 6, 2015 Gala will be broadcast on CBS on December 29, 2015 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT     (WASHINGTON)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of six Honorees who will receive the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors. Recipients to be honored at the 38th annual national celebration of the arts are: American rock band the Eagles , singer-songwriter Carole King , filmmaker George Lucas , actress and singer Rita Moreno , conductor Seiji Ozawa , and actress and Broadway star Cicely Tyson . "The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes the extraordinary and unparalleled talents of individuals whose impact and genius have left an indelible mark on civilization," stated Kenned...