The critically-acclaimed film Selma is now playing in theaters nationwide and Hollywood is all abuzz regarding the quality of directorship Ava DuVernay turned in on the film and the manner in which ...

Annie Lee Cooper (1910-2010) was an African American civil rights activist who played a key role in the voting rights struggle in Selma, Alabama. In 1965, Cooper attempted to register to vote but was ...

Oprah Winfrey has been confirmed for the cast of Martin Luther King biopic Selma. The talk show host had previously signed on to produce the project but will now also act in the picture as Annie Lee ...

Starring David Oyelowo as the civil rights icon, Selma will also feature Oprah Winfrey as Annie Lee Cooper (the civil rights protester who tried to register to vote but was denied). Cuba Gooding Jr ...