An interview with Sidney Poitier

 This is a Fresh Air weekend podcast with an interview done to Sidney Poitier some years ago. 

Very interesting indeed!

His part takes the first 25 minutes.

Pompeii - Life and Death in a Roman Town, by Mary Beard

 I recommend that you watch this lively BBC documentary about Pompeii by Professor Mary Beard. Even if you aren't specially keen on history or archeology, you'll find it really interesting and catchy!

Pompeii

Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers

 Read this interesting article about the first black actor to be awarded the Best Actor Oscar. He also became a symbol against racism.

Sidney Poitier

"If I'm remembered for having done a few good things," he once said, "and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that's plenty."