Aug 20th, 2008 · Acclaimed actress Phylicia Rashad is perhaps best known for her role as Clair Huxtable in the groundbreaking hit sitcom, "The Cosby Show." Now, she's up for an Emmy award for her performance in the television production of "A Raisin in the Sun." Rashad speaks about her legendary work on stage and screen, the influence of the arts on African-American communities and the significance of playing "Mom."
Feb 25th, 2008 · Lorraine Hansberry's 1959 groundbreaking play, A Raisin in the Sun, focused on a black family's struggle to hold onto their dreams. A made-for-television version of the production airs Monday night on ABC. Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad stars in the film and explains its message.
Jul 11th, 2007 · Chinese officials call U.S. food shipments "unacceptable and unsanitary." The rejected shipments include health supplements, power-drink mixes, pistachios and raisins. The move comes after growing international concern and stepped up inspection of Chinese imports by the U.S.
Jul 1st, 2007 · The novel Finn by Jon Clinch imagines the story of Huck Finn's father. Although it's the first novel to reach the shelves, Clinch says there were several unsuccessful attempts -- and compares writing a book to building a house out of raisins. From member station KUSP, Rick Kleffel has the story.
Jul 3rd, 2006 · Theater director Lloyd Richards died last week of heart failure in New York City. Richards is perhaps best known for directing the Tony-nominated A Raisin in the Sun starring Sidney Poitier on Broadway. Richards was dean of the Yale School of Drama and director of the Yale Repertory Theater. He directed six of August Wilson's plays and won a Tony Award in 1987 for Fences, his only win, but one of many nominations. He was 87 years old.
Jul 1st, 2006 · Lloyd Richards, one of the most respected directors and educators in American theater, died in Manhattan on his 87th birthday. Richards was the first African American to direct a Broadway play: A Raisin in the Sun.
Apr 8th, 2006 · The Sun-Maid Raisin Girl is turning 90, but she never wrinkles. The company has decided once again to update her looks. Now she's going to be digitized for appearances in TV commercials.