An overview of the contributions of great African American actors, directors and composers and their films.

Race in Hollywood

A very brief overview of race in Hollywood from Hattie McDaniel’s controversial Oscar winning portrayal of “Mammy” to Sidney Poitier’s win three decade later.  Also the contributions of 21st century actors, directors and composers.

Lynne has been at this radio thing since 1984 when she fell into an historic job at KFAC AM and FM, the commercial classical station in Los Angeles.  She was the first woman staff announcer in the station's history, and it was such big news back then, it made the LA newspapers and national radio publications.  She is thrilled women in radio is no longer newsworthy.


Lynne Warfel

A very brief overview of race in Hollywood from Hattie McDaniel’s controversial Oscar winning portrayal of “Mammy” to Sidney Poitier’s win three decade later.  Also the contributions of 21st century actors, directors and composers.

