Widener University Communication Studies Department

Join Widener Prssa and guest speaker Dr. Dwight Pallmeyer for a discussion on his documentary, Cellular Aftershocks! Dwight will share a few film clips and discuss his research on this important topic! Mark you calendars for Monday, February 15th from 6-7:30 pm.

Variety has learned that the project is in very early development stages, and that no script has yet been written. Hulu earlier this year acquired the rights to develop a series based on the landmark 1952 novel, which is owned by the Ralph and Fanny Ellison Charitable Trust. John Callahan is serving as an executive producer on the project. Winner of the National Book Award in 1953, Invisible Man is considered a classic of 20th century American literature. The novel is told from the perspective of an unnamed African-American narrator who considers himself to be socially invisible due to the color of his skin. The narrator recalls stories from his life first growing up and attending college in the South, then migrating to and living in New York City.

A Super Bowl Super Star. Amanda Gorman's gift for writing and performance shines once again. #BlackHistoryMonth

Racial politics in gymnastics? Paying tribute to Dianne Durham, the first Black USS women's gymnastic champion. May she rest in peace. #BlackHistoryMonth

Madam C.J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove) is known as the first Black female self-made millionaire in the United States. She launched a line of beauty products for women of color in the early 1900’s. Her cosmetics and hair care products helped women feel healthy and beautiful. Sarah and her daughter, A’lelia, expanded their small business and trained Black women to sell and promote the Walker System products. This provided economic independence and empowerment for women of color. Sarah additionally founded various philanthropies and scholarships to improve African American lives. The company is named after Sarah’s third husband, Charles Joseph Walker. The title Madam is a nod to French style and culture. Looking for a new series to watch on Netflix? Be sure to check out Self Made: Inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker.