“Philadelphia”: and Denzel Washington pierced the glass ceiling

Philadelphia and Denzel Washington pierced the glass ceiling

In 1993, Jonathan Demme’s film, broadcast this Friday December 2 on France 5, marks a turning point in the history of the recognition of African-American actors in Hollywood. One of its principal interpreters, Denzel Washington, accomplished a revolution which, for being silent, was no less determining. The affair was played out behind the scenes. Early … Read more

Philadelphia, December 4, 1806 | On October 18, 1806, Pétion sings a “Te Deum of rejoicing” to celebrate the assassination of Dessalines, October 16, 1806

Philadelphia December 4 1806 On October 18 1806 Petion

According Philadelphia Gazette and The Empire Journalaccording to texts dated December 4, 1806 and January 25, 1807 (see copy), the assassination of Dessalines took place on the morning of October 16, 1806. Empire Newspaper | 1807-01-26 | Gallica (bnf.fr) This Monday evening or possibly Tuesday morning, there will be at least twenty Conzés and stateless … Read more

Philadelphia, December 4, 1806 | On October 18, 1806, Pétion sings a “Te Deum of rejoicing” to celebrate the assassination of Dessalines, October 16, 1806

Philadelphia December 4 1806 On October 18 1806 Petion

According Philadelphia Gazette and The Empire Journalaccording to texts dated December 4, 1806 and January 25, 1807 (see copy), the assassination of Dessalines took place on the morning of October 16, 1806. Empire Newspaper | 1807-01-26 | Gallica (bnf.fr) This Monday evening or possibly Tuesday morning, there will be at least twenty Conzés and stateless … Read more