Louis Gossett, Jr., one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, is scheduled to appear at Lynn City Hall today where he’ll talk to over 2,000 middle school students about violence, racism, and bullying. Gossett won an Emmy for his role in “Roots” (1977) and with “An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982) he became the first black male to win an Oscar in a supporting role. In 2006, he created the Eracism Foundation as an “offensive against racism, violence, and ignorance.”
Gossett is recently the author of “An Actor and a Gentleman,” an autobiography written with Phyllis Karas of Marblehead. In it he talks about the prejudices of the film industry, his longtime struggle with alcohol and drugs, and more than fifty years of experiences in the business. Gossett spoke and signed copies of his book last night at the Boston Public Library as part of the Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University lecture series.
i feel that violence is not the answer. we need peace in the communities. its not good to bully because the youth is killing themselves for being ridiculed. i thank all the powerful people that are talking to the community. in order to change the world we need to change our selves!
Karen Chretien wrote a good account of Gossett’s visit:
http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2010/11/10/news/news01.txt
My 15 year old son was at the Scottich Festival this past weekend and fell in love with blihskmatcing. Are there any beginner classes for a high school student so he doesnt miss school. Thank you, Heather Benefield
O Vino disse queria ganhar a etapa , só que se esqueceu que para isso tinha que ajudar os outros, devia estar á espera de um milagre.As pessoas agora querem tudo, mas não querem trabalhar para isso.
If you’re going to criticise grammar then it’s best to begin your sentence with a capital letter, not make a spelling mistake when quoting the original poor use of grammar and also, end your sentence with a period, or full-stop.