Sidney Poitier, Black acting pioneer, dies aged 94

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The first Black person to win a best actor Oscar gave a string of groundbreaking performances on screen that helped combat social prejudiceSidney Poitier, whose groundbreaking acting work in the 1950s and 60s paved the way for generations of Black film stars, has died aged 94. His death was announced on Friday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas, Fred Mitchell.Bahamas Prime Minister Chester Cooper said he was “conflicted with great sadness and a sense of celebration when I learned of the passing of Sir Sidney Poitier. Continue reading...

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