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'CODA,' 'Summer of Soul' win top prizes at Sundance Awards
Read full article: 'CODA,' 'Summer of Soul' win top prizes at Sundance AwardsDramatic Competition at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The 2021 Sundance Film Festival Awards were unlike any before and had filmmakers calling in from around the world Tuesday night to cap off the festival’s first virtual edition. “Hive,” from first time filmmaker Blerta Basholli, was awarded the world cinema grand jury prize and the audience award. “Writing With Fire,” a documentary about India’s only all-female newspaper, won the world cinema documentary audience award. The 2021 Sundance Film Festival runs through Wednesday.
Emma Watson Tweets Support for Transgender Community Following J.K. Rowling Backlash
Read full article: Emma Watson Tweets Support for Transgender Community Following J.K. Rowling BacklashEmma Watson is sending a message to her transgender fans following the backlash J.K. Rowling has received for comments she made this weekend that have been labeled transphobic. Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) June 10, 2020The actress continued by sharing that she donates to Mermaids and Mama Cash, two organizations that support gender issues. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. "Transgender women are women," he continued. RELATED CONTENT:J.K. Rowling Defends Her Comments About Transgender WomenEddie Redmayne Speaks Out Against J.K. Rowling's Transphobic CommentsCelebs Slam J.K. Rowling After She's Accused of Transphobic Comments
Scholar Athlete: Donovan Ricondo, South San High School
Read full article: Scholar Athlete: Donovan Ricondo, South San High SchoolEver since I was little, they always told me to do well in school so I can grow up to have a successful career. They always make sure I am on top of things in the classroom and always support me in my academics. Whenever you have a bad day on the court or in the classroom, your family will always be there for you. My family and I would always cheer for the school whenever we watched them play football or basketball. If you could take any athlete or celebrity to your senior prom, who would it be and why?