DANNY GLOVER

Activist actor Danny Glover speaks out against the U.S. presence in Iraq during a conference for "United for Peace," in St. Louis on February 21, 2005. Glover told the conference that the United States is plundering old civilzations such as Iraq and the U.S. should pull out. (UPI Photo/bg/Wiley Price)

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New Orleans hosting black world event

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- New Orleans was picked to host the State of the Black World Conference due to its struggles in the wake of destructive hurricanes, an event official says.

Miramax 'saddened' by planned protest

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Miramax Films said it is "saddened" the U.S. National Federation of the Blind plans to protest the movie "Blindness" over its depiction of the sight impaired.

Glover prays Gustav passes by New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Film and TV star Danny Glover asked people at the Democratic National Convention to pray that the New Orleans area escapes the wrath of Tropical Storm Gustav.

Glover to speak at education conference

NEW ORLEANS, June 23 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor and education activist Danny Glover is to take part in the National Charter Schools Conference in New Orleans, organizers said Monday.

Glover helping to create Arab videogame

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 14 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates-based Colorblind Entertainment announced Wednesday that U.S. film star Danny Glover is joining its board of directors.

'Vantage Point' looks down from top

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The narrative thriller "Vantage Point" opened at No. 1 in U.S. theaters this weekend, Box Office Mojo reported Sunday.

Canadian court fines Danny Glover $100

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Danny Glover, an American actor and rights activist, was fined $100 for trespassing during a labor rally in Canada, a report said.

Stars line up for 'Brothers & Sisters'

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Hollywood actors Ken Olin, Danny Glover and Steven Weber will be guest stars in an upcoming episode of the U.S. TV drama "Brothers & Sisters."

Sayles honored at Savannah film fest

SAVANNAH , Ga., Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Famed filmmaker John Sayles was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Directing at the Savannah (Ga.) Film Festival Monday.