::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

Judith Jamison, Dance Theatre of Harlem Board Emerita By Mona Austin (TSN): The soulful dance performances of Dr. Judith Jamison singularly helped lead the Alvin Ailey founded Harlem Dance Company to worldwide acclaim. Using strong and elegant motion her striking physical form told the stories of Black people through the art of modern, a once degraded category of dance that made the leaders in the field of classical dance take notice and pay respect to culturally significant dance styles. During the 70s and 80s her body in motion was the embodiment of the highs and lows of Black experiences in America in some instances and a visual song in operas and other spaces abroad that called for masterful movement. Dr. Judith Jamison died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 81. She was surrounded by close friends in New York where her soul first took flight professionally. Christopher Zunner, an Ailey spokesperson, confirmed her passing to The Associated Press sating, “We remem...

(LOS ANGELES) - February 27, 2017 - With a bit of a dramatic ending,  Moonlight concluded the awards season last night with three Oscar statues at the  89th Academy Awards . Actor  Mahershala Ali  won " Best Supporting Acto r;" director Barry Jenkins  and playwright  Tarell Alvin McCraney  earned " Best Adapted Screenplay " and the film won " Best Picture " - the most coveted prize of the night. On Saturday,  Moonlight  dominated the  2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards , winning every category they were nominated in:  "Best Feature," "Best Director," "Best Screenplay," "Best Cinematography," "Best Editing"  (for which co-editor  Joi McMillon  became the first black woman to win such an award), and the  "Robert Altman Award." Take a look at all the acceptance speeches below, and congratulations to  Moonlight  and the entire team at A24 and Plan B. "Best Picture" Osca...