Drexel students, faculty and staff have several opportunities to observe and reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18.
DrexelNowhas compiled a list of events that will honor and remember the struggles of men, women and children fighting for civil rights and also carry on the spirit of Kings work.
MLK Day of Service Thursday, Jan. 18, 10 am 12 pm, Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Drexels West Phila. Action for Early Learning Initiative will be honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Family Read-Along and Book Distribution as part of the annual MLK Day of Service at Drexels Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, 3509 Spring Garden Street.Activities will take place on Monday, Jan. 18, from 10 am to noon. Parents, caregivers and children of all ages are encouraged to participate. Childrens books will be distributed. Raffle prizes include two netbook computers.
Space and supplies are limited. Register at actionece@pec-cares.org or call 267.777.5897.
Action for Early Learning is an initiative of Drexels Office University and Community Partnerships.
More information available here.
Drexel Racial Justice Retreat Thursday, Jan. 18, 9 am 5:30 pm, James E. Marks Intercultural Center (include an address here because isnt the center in a temporary location?
This retreat is a part of a series hosted by the Student Center for Inclusion and Culture (SCIC) that will introduce students to the ways in which race, power, privilege, class, gender, sexuality and religion intersect in American society. They will gain a better understanding of their own, and others, relationships with each of these areas. This fall retreat will focus onracial justice and leadership.
1. Students will be introduced to the ways in which race, power, privilege and class intersect in American society. 2. Students will have better awareness of key moments of the racial history in the United States.3. Students will gain a better understanding of their own and others life experiences.4. Student will feel more empowered to be an ally to others individually.5. Student will feel more empowered to build community across difference.
Register for this eventhere.
This retreat is CEO LEAD certified. Participants can earn up to two CEO LEAD credits to put toward receiving a leadership certificate from Drexels Office of Student Leadership Development.
For more details about CEO LEAD, click here.
This event is sponsored by the Student Center for Inclusion and Culture, Hillel, Department of Global Studies & Modern Languages and Student Leadership Development.
Leading for Change Saturday, Jan. 16, 9 am 3:30 pm, Enterprise Center,
4548 Market Street
The Leading for Change Fellowship presents the I Dream a City Teach In.
Come be part of Drexel"s leadership and entrepreneurial movement to improve Philadelphia as it strives to bring together strong leaders, on every level, to address the pernicious impact of poverty.
This six-hour discussion on leadership, entrepreneurship and poverty, race and well-being will feature keynote speakers, forums and discussion questions. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with local experts and leaders to get first hand insights into the latest issues on matters related to leadership, poverty, race and well-being in Philadelphian order to end financial disparities in the City of Brotherly Love
For more information and to register, click here.
MLK Day of Service at Lee Cultural Center Monday, Jan. 18, 9 am 1 pm, Lee Cultural Center, 4328 Haverford Avenue
Join the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and The DREAM Program, Inc. for a day of volunteer service at Lee Cultural Center in West Philadelphia.
Students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in painting and indoor renovation projects with The DREAM Program. Their mission is to build communities of families and college students that empower youth from affordable housing neighborhoods to recognize their options, make informed decisions and achieve their dreams.
Lunch and transportation will be provided. To register, click here.For additional information, email lindycenter@drexel.edu.
Heathers (1989) Christian Slater, Winona Ryder - Highlights
Mr. Robot star Christian Slater won the Golden Globe Award for supporting actor in a series or TV movie with his performance as a mysterious hacktivist leader in the USA techno-thriller.
Accepting the award, Slater thanked series creator Sam Esmail, for writing such a wonderful character; his wife, for making me the happiest man alive; and Hollywood itself, for letting me do what I love to do for the last four decades.
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Lost in the excitement, Slater forgot to thank his No. 1 costar, though he made up for it backstage. Let me first just say, Im phenomenally grateful to Rami Malek, he said. Its almost like hes my wife. I was thinking so much about doing that thing where I forgot to thank my wife that I forgot to thank the greatest acting partner that Ive worked with in my entire life. He did such an amazing job. I love Rami Malek and I cant wait to get back to work with him.
Malek, who was nominated for lead actor Sunday but lost to Jon Hamm, returned Slaters compliment. I just saw him right now and I said, You dont have to say anything to me, Malek said backstage. Every second I get to work with him, I get to work with someone who gives me strength anyway. I look at him and he looks at me as an equal. He doesnt have to say anything. I admire him and thats the end of that.
Portraying the shadowy title character of Mr. Robot, Slater beat out Tobias Menzies as a sadistic redcoat captain in Outlander, Alan c*****g as a Machiavellian campaign manager in The Good Wife, Damian Lewis as a tempestuous Tudor king in Wolf Hall, and Ben Mendelsohn as the black sheep of a prominent Florida family in Bloodline.
The Globe is Slaters first, on his first nomination.
Backstage, Slater also shared some advice hes learned working on the hacker drama: Its very smart to change your password as often as possible.
Taraji P. Henson Wins "Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama" | Golden Globe 2016
Taraji P. Henson was not impressed when she had her Stella McCartney gown stepped on for a second time at the Golden Globes on Sunday evening.
The actress was picking up the award for best actress in a TV drama for Empire when her long white dress got caught under someone"s shoes - just minutes after her co-star Terrence Howard had done the same thing.
The 45-year-old couldn"t hide her dismay when she yanked on the train of her dress on her way to the podium before her acceptance speech.
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Whoops! Taraji P. Henson looked shocked as the train of her long white Stella McCartney gown got stepped on for a second time as she accepted her first Golden Globe award
Once she"d gathered up the fabric out of harm"s way, the actress channeled her onscreen alter ego Cookie as she addressed the banquet hall - and refused to be rushed.
She first announced "Cookies for every tonight! My treat.
"I mean who knew that playing an ex con would take me all around the globe? It just goes to show... it was Cookie who spent 17 years in jail for selling crack!"
See our full Golden Globes coverage on all the winners and red carpet fashion
Not again! A gent on the stage behind her appeared to be the culprit this time around as the 45-year-old actress was pulled back by her train getting caught
No way! The actress couldn"t believe it was happening again during her big moment
Taraji then refused to cut her speech short: ""Please wrap!" Wait a minute. I waited 20 years for this. My fans been praying for this. You gotta give me time.
"Thank you for believing in me! My beautiful boys who play my sons. I am taking this home for the entire Empire. Terrence Howard I am nothing without you. Cookie is nothing without Lucious."
Earlier in the night Taraji had her gown stepped on by her Empire co-star Howard when they presented an award together.
As the 46-year-old actor accidentally stepped on her full-length frock she made sure to exaggerate her reaction for the crowd.
Disbelief! Taraji got all diva on the offender giving him an incredulous look as Kate Bosworth and Sophia Bush stood smiling behind the actress
Her big moment! The Empire star then proceed to milk her first Golden Globes speech by not letting the producers rush her
Major misstep! Earlier in the evening Taraji"s Empire co-star Terrence Howard, 46, accidentally stepped on her white gown
Terrence clearly felt terrible as he was seen checking on his gorgeous co-star after his misstep.
Taraji scintillated in the strapless gown which highlighted a bit of cleavage and showcased her feminine curves.
The Oscar-nominated actress accessorized her ensemble with vintage diamond jeweled drop earrings and strappy heels.
Shocking! Taraji was quick to correct the blunder but made sure to put on a full display in shock of Howard"s mistake
Apologetic: Terrence clearly felt terrible as he was seen checking on his gorgeous co-star after his misstep
Handsome Howard! Terrence, who plays drug dealer turned music mogul Lucious Lyon, looked dapper in a chocolate brown tuxedo at the star-studded awards ceremony
She kept her makeup to a minimum to highlight her natural beauty but added a shimmery smokey eye and glossy pink lip for some added s*x appeal.
Terrence, who plays drug dealer turned music mogul Lucious Lyon, looked dapper in a chocolate brown tuxedo at the star-studded awards ceremony.
Henson stars in the hit show as ex-con turned "momager" Cookie Lyon, which is executive produced by Lee Daniels and is set for a spin-off, which will be a prequel to Empire.
They did it! Taraji posed with fellow Golden Globe winner Lady Gaga backstage
Flawless! Taraji scintillated in the strapless gown which highlighted a bit of cleavage and showcased her feminine curves
Dazzling! The Person of Interest star kept her makeup to a minimum to highlight her natural beauty but added a shimmery smokey eye and glossy pink lip for some added s*x appeal
Getting along: The two had earlier posed together on the red carpet for the show
It was announced last month by TMZthat transgender model Amiyah Scott has been cast as the young Loretha "Cookie" Lyon.
Scott was set as a cast member in this season of Bravo"s Real Housewives of Atlanta but reportedly quit after only a month of filming.
Amiyah was allegedly fed up with the way producers were trying to "sexualize" her by pushing her to wear lingerie and play the part of the "vixen," according to the news site.
The actress was approached by Empire creator Daniels in August to read for the show, after she created buzz around the reality show.
New show! Taraji"s Fox hit show, Empire - which is executive produced by Lee Daniels - is set for a spin-off, which will be a prequel to Empire
Spinoff star! It was announced last month by TMZ that transgender actress Amiyah Scott has been cast as the young Loretha "Cookie" Lyon
2016 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS WINNERS - TELEVISION
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Uzo Aduba, Orange is the New Black
Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey
Regina King, American Crime
Judith Light, Transparent
Maura Tierney, The Affair
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Idris Elba, Luther
Oscar Isaac, Show Me a Hero
David Oyelowo, Nightingale
Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall
Patrick Wilson, Fargo
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Drama
Caitriona Balfe, Outlander
Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder
Taraji P Henson, Empire
Eva Green, Penny Dreadful
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Gael Garcia Bernal, Mozart In The Jungle
Rob Lowe, The Grinder
Patrick Stewart, Blunt Talk
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series Drama
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Rami Malek, Mr Robot
Wagner Maura, Narcos
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Liev Shreiber, Ray Donovan
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy
Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Jamie Lee Curtis, Scream Queens
Julia Louis Dreyfus, Veep
Gina Rodriguez, Jane the Virgin
Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television
Lady Gaga, American Horror Story
Sarah Haye, Flesh and Bone
Felicity Huffman, American Crimes
Queen Latifah, Bessie
Kirsten Dunst, Fargo
Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
American Horror Story
Fargo
Flesh And Bone
Stars
Wolf Hall
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television
Alan c*****g, The Good Wife
Damian Lewis, Wolfhall
Ben Mendelson, Bloodline
Tobias Menzies, Outlander
Christian Slater, Mr Robot
Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
Orange Is The New Black
Silicon Valley
Transparent
Veep
Casual
Mozart In The Jungle
Best Television Series - Drama
Empire
Game of Thrones
Mr Robot
Narcos
Outlander
2016 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS WINNERS - FILM
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama
Cate Blanchett, Carol
Brie Larson, Room
Rooney Mara, Carol
Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn
Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama
Bryan Cranston, Trumbo
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl
Will Smith, Concussion
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Christian Bale, The Big Short
Steve Carell, The Big Short
Matt Damon, The Martian
Al Pacino, Danny Collins
Mark Ruffalo - Infinitely Polar Bear
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
Melissa McCarthy, Spy
Amy Schumer, Trainwreck
Maggie Smith, The Lady in the Van
Lily Tomlin, Grandma
Best Screenplay Motion Picture
Josh Singer
Charles Randolf
The Big Short
Steve Jobs
Quentin Tarantino, The Hateful Eight
Best Original Song Motion Picture
Love Me Like You Do, Fifty Shades Of Grey
One Kind Of Love, Love and Mercy
See You Again, Furious 7
Simple Song #3, Youth
Writing"s On The Wall, Spectre
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Carol
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Revenant
Room
Spotlight
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
The Big Short
Joy
The Martian
Spy
Trainwreck
Best Motion Picture - Animated
Anomalisa
The Good Dinosaur
Inside Out
The Peanuts Movie
Shawn The Sheep Movie
Best Motion Picture - Foreign Language
The Brand New Testament, Belgium
The Club, Chile
The Fencer, Finland/Germany/ Estonia
Mustang, France
Son of Saul, Hungary
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Jane Fonda, Youth
Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight
Helen Mirren, Trumbo
Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs
Alicia Vinkander, Ex-Machina
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Everything Wrong With Labyrinth In 7 Minutes Or Less
DAVID Bowie has died just days after celebrating his 69th birthday, due to a long battle with cancer.
The Starman singer has had so many iconic moments throughout his lifetime, and inspired so many of the incredible musicians around today.
David Bowie has died aged 69 [Helen Green/Tumblr]
And his death seems to be resonating with so many people from all different backgrounds and ages, including David Cameron, Phillip Schofield and Adam Lambert who have paid tribute to the legend.
Were taking a look back at his most iconic moments caught on camera, from his outlandish music videos to stripped back live performances and, of course, his starring role in Labyrinth
1) David Bowie in Labyrinth
2) David Bowie performing Starman live
3) Queen and David Bowie"s Under Pressure video
4) David Bowie performing Oh You Pretty Things live
Cristiano Ronaldo Say Lionel Messi Will Win Ballon D"or 2016
The Arsenal boss believes it is not logical for football to award prizes to individuals but admits he would like to see his midfielder be named the best for 2016
Arsene Wenger admits he would like to see Mesut Ozil win the Ballon dOr next year but feels individual awards in football are not logical.
The Arsenal boss believes Lionel Messi should win the award for 2015 following his stellar year with Barcelona, although Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are also in the running.
Wenger has previously criticised the award, insisting that a player could damage his career by focusing on individual prizes, and reiterated his stance ahead of the 2015 ceremony.
Asked if Ozil could win the award next year, Wenger replied: I wish, as I told you I am not a big fan of that [award].
"What is important is we are a team sport, and its not logical to me to just encourage individual effort.
"We live already in a society where its all about individualism. Coming from a team sport going to that as well is to me a little bit contradictory to what is the route of our sport."
LIVE from David Bowie’s Brixton mural as fans pay tribute
Bowie passed away in his home on Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer, his agent confirmed to CNN.
"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family"s privacy during their time of grief," said a statement posted on his official social media accounts.
"David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime," wrote Kanye West on Twitter.
The star will also be remembered fo his contribution to history.
"I wish he could have stayed on earth longer. RIP," wrote author J.K. Rowling.
Comedian Ricky Gervais, fresh from hosting the Golden Globes on Sunday night, said that David Bowie was a "hero" of his.
"My condolences to the family of The Legendary artist David Bowie may he he rest in peace," posted Whoopi Goldberg on Instagram.
Britain"s Prime Minister, David Cameron, said Bowie provided the soundtrack to the lives of his generation.
Rocker Gene Simmons said that Bowie would be "sorely missed."
Actor Will Arnett said that Bowie was "the greatest."
Tim Peake, the first British European Space Agency astronaut to arrive at the International Space Station, said that Bowie"s music "was an inspiration to many." One of the late musician"s most famous songs, "Space Oddity", chronicles the launch of fictional astronaut Major Tom.
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is famous for performing Bowie"s "Space Oddity" while floating around the space station. And his tribute was spot on.
The European Space Agency"s Rosetta probe also made it its mission to commemorate the loss.
Even one of the world"s busiest airports expressed their gratitude.
The Ritzy cinema in Brixton in the south of London where Bowie was born felt there was only one announcement worth making, bringing the legend back home.
How Michael Fassbender Will Celebrate With Girlfriend Alicia Vikander After the Golden Globes
Alicia Vikander is an up and coming star you should watch out for.
Alicia Vikander as Gerda Wegener, attends the UK Film Premiere of "The Danish Girl" in London, UK. (Photo : Getty Images)
The name Alicia Vikander is suddenly all over the entertainment news, for her latest Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress, for playing the part of Gerda Wegener in The Danish Girl.
This is not the first time she has been nominated for the prestigious award, the actress also picked up a nomination last year for playing the part of Al in Ex Machina.
Kate Winslet won the award in the category of Best Supporting Actress, but the nomination has been a great start for Vikander, bringing her to our notice. Vikander is also dating Michael Fassbender. This starlet is definitely one to watch out for and Enstars is here to help you get to know her better.
Here are five facts you probably didn"t know about the Swedish actress:
Acting Runs in the BloodVikander is not the first in her family to have been bitten by the acting bug. Her mother, Maria Fahl Vikander, is a stage actress, although she has mostly worked in Swedish theater.
Vikander Has Got the Right MovesVikander has training in ballet, which must have greatly contributed to her physical presence on screen. This skill also got her jobs in musicals at the Gothenburg Opera, like The Sound of Music and Les Miserables.
This Isn"t Her First BreakAlthough Ex Machina and The Danish Girl have brought great attention to Vikander in Hollywood, the actress earned her first laurels with her big-screen debut, Pure (2009), for which she won the Rising Star Award at the Stockholm Film Festival and also got special honor at the Berlin Film Festival that year.
She"s No Stranger to Awards SeasonsVikander seems to have been on some kind of winning streak ever since, her next project The Royal Affair (2012) for which she painstakingly learned Dutch also picked up a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2013 Academy Awards.
She"s Got More Upcoming ProjectsWe will be seeing a lot more of Vikander in the near future. She is playing the female lead in TulipFever (2016) and The Light Between Oceans (2016) in which she will co-star with Fassbender.
