hollywood blacklist

75th Anniversary of the Hollywood Blacklist Takes on Added Significance With Escalation of New Cold War

Let’s Hope History Does Not Repeat This month marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Hollywood Blacklist. On October 27, 1947, screenwriter John Howard Lawson, the first member of what came to be known as the “Hollywood Ten,” testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). The contentious, testy testimony before a […]

Is there a new anti-Trump Hollywood blacklist? (VIDEO)

Some very troubling reports are circulating that US actors and celebrities who have either spoken in support of Donald Trump or have been neutral about him are facing pressure, and in some cases even threats.
The most detailed report is by the Daily Wire, which describes abuse and threats against Jennifer Holliday, the opera singer Andrea Bocelli, the B-Street Band, and the comedian Steve Harvey.