Famed architect Paul Williams' archive goes to Getty, USC
Paul Williams was a trailblazing architect whose long career helped shape Los Angeles and Southern California. The Los Angeles County Courthouse, Los Angeles International Airport and First African Methodist Church were among the projects he led or worked on. He was the first African American member of the American Institute of Architects, its first African American Fellow and the first African American recipient of the institute's Gold Medal, its highest honor. Born in Los Angeles in 1894, Williams was orphaned following the death of his father at age 2 and his mother at age 4. The archives will be a central feature of the USC Center for Architecture + City Design and the African American Art History Initiative at Getty.
11 Latinx Actors Who Made History in Film and Television
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, check out some of the Latinx stars who made history in film and television. His first film, 1948s Joan of Arc, earned Ferrer an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actor. Jharrel JeromeGetty ImagesJeromes unforgettable performance in Ava DuVernay's When They See Us, earned him an Emmy Award, and a spot in Hollywood history. Her depiction of the famed artist made film history in 2003 when Hayek became the first Latina and first Mexican actress to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. In 2002, Ferrera became the first and only (as of 2019) Latina actress to win a Best Actress Emmy for starring in a TV series.