Spartan Echo

The Voice of the Spartan Community

Menu

Skip to content
  • Learn more about the Spartan Echo.
  • Contact or join our staff.

Menu

Skip to content
  • U.S. News
    • Local
    • Virginia
    • National
    • Politics
  • Arts/Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Music
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Games
    • Art
    • Theater & Dance
    • Books
  • Business
  • Sports
    • Spartan Men
    • Spartan Women
    • MEAC
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
    • Campus Life
    • Education
    • Fashion
    • Science
    • Technology
  • International News
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Australia & the Pacific
    • Canada & the Atlantic
    • Europe
    • Latin America & the Caribbean
    • Middle East
  • Op/Ed
  • Videos

Tag Archives: Birth of a Nation

Nate Parker brings “The Birth of a Nation” home
Celebrities / Movies / National / Politics

Nate Parker brings “The Birth of a Nation” home

Posted on 10/03/16 by The Spartan Echo

by J.Ashlee Actor, director, producer and writer Nate Parker is finally stamping his mark in the film-making industry. Parker has already made his mark in the acting world by appearing in amazing films such as “The Great Debaters” and starring in “Beyond the Lights.”  Now, with the upcoming movie release of “The Birth of a … Continue reading →

Nate Parker visits NSU to promote new film
Campus Life / Celebrities / Local / Movies / Politics

Nate Parker visits NSU to promote new film

Posted on 09/28/16 by The Spartan Echo

by Malik Glaspie Norfolk State’s Brown Theater had a full audience Tuesday, Sept. 27, to hear a lecture from Nate Parker. Nate Parker is an actor, writer, director, producer, and musical performer who has played a part in numerous films such as The Great Debaters, Non-Stop, Red Tails, and Beyond the Lights. Parker is also … Continue reading →

Nate Parker on campus Tuesday, Sept. 27
Campus Life / Celebrities / Education / Local / Movies

Nate Parker on campus Tuesday, Sept. 27

Posted on 09/26/16 by The Spartan Echo

Continue reading →

‘Birth of a Nation’ launches voter registration initiative
Celebrities / Movies / Theater & Dance

‘Birth of a Nation’ launches voter registration initiative

Posted on 09/26/16 by ReemRozay

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox Searchlight will hold voter registration enrollment in theater lobbies ahead of screenings of the Nat Turner slave rebellion drama “The Birth of a Nation.” Though the film has been overshadowed by a 17-year-old rape case involving Nate Parker, the film’s director and star, that he was later acquitted of, due … Continue reading →

Nate Parker’s “Birth of a Nation” greatly anticipated
Celebrities / Movies / National / Politics

Nate Parker’s “Birth of a Nation” greatly anticipated

Posted on 09/22/16 by The Spartan Echo

by Daniel Smallwood The year of 2016 has seen a ton of great movies already this year, but Nate Parker’s “A Birth of a Nation” remake is one of the most appreciated movies of the year. “The Birth of a Nation,” is set to release Oct. 7. The movie is a film that tells the … Continue reading →

The rebirth of “The Birth of a Nation”
Celebrities / Movies / National / Politics

The rebirth of “The Birth of a Nation”

Posted on 09/13/16 by The Spartan Echo

by Quenten Crider With several new movies on the horizon, 2016 looks to be in great shape to finish off the year strong in the box office. One of those movies set to release on Oct. 7, “The Birth of a Nation,” is already receiving mixed reviews, backlash and overall controversy. The level of attention and … Continue reading →

Parker, cast argue for ‘Birth of a Nation’ despite scandal
Arts/Entertainment / Celebrities / Movies

Parker, cast argue for ‘Birth of a Nation’ despite scandal

Posted on 09/12/16 by Marcus Cook

TORONTO (AP) — In a carefully stage-managed press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival, Nate Parker and the cast of his Nat Turner slave revolt drama “The Birth of a Nation” argued for focusing on their film and not on the years-old rape allegation against Parker that has enveloped the film in a scandal … Continue reading →

Celebrities / Movies / TV

Birth of a Nation’ — 100 years on, debate on film endures

Posted on 02/12/15 by jalogan

  NEW YORK (AP) — One hundred years ago this spring, Hollywood came of age in a blaze of wonder and fury. D.W. Griffith’s three-hour Civil War epic, “The Birth of a Nation,” was released in April 1915 after a special showing in March at President Woodrow Wilson’s White House. It is widely recognized as … Continue reading →

Post navigation

Top Stories

  • What's up with Bieber and his Hillsong Church pastor pal?
    What's up with Bieber and his Hillsong Church pastor pal?
  • Norfolk State announces new deputy chief of police
    Norfolk State announces new deputy chief of police
  • Hampton University opens its doors to Ukraine students
    Hampton University opens its doors to Ukraine students
  • Norfolk State provides police liaison for SITW and offers safety tips
    Norfolk State provides police liaison for SITW and offers safety tips
  • Spartan Echo News: Vol. 66, Issue 13
    Spartan Echo News: Vol. 66, Issue 13
  • State lacks evidence, frees man after 30 years on death row
    State lacks evidence, frees man after 30 years on death row
My Tweets
Click here to listen to NSU's WNSB radio live.

We’re proud to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

The Spartan Echo abides by and supports Norfolk State University's non-discrimination policy. Norfolk State University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out directly or through a third-party, or any other entity with which Norfolk State University arranges to carry out its programs and activities.

RSS Keep up with our Spartans.

  • Five Spartans Named to All-MEAC Baseball Team 05/17/22
  • 4th-Seeded Spartans to Host MEAC Baseball Championship Beginning Thursday 05/16/22
  • Iosefa Named to MEAC All-Tournament Team 05/16/22
  • Spartan Men Finish the Deal, Complete MEAC Track Sweep 05/14/22
  • Young, Grant, Lead NSU Women to Runner-up Finish at MEAC Outdoor Meet 05/14/22
  • Peterson, Cheruiyot Golden for 1st Place Spartan Men 05/13/22
  • Richards Helps Spartans to 2nd Place Standing After MEAC Outdoor Day 2 05/13/22
  • Spartans Conclude Season With 8-7 Loss to Howard in MEAC Tournament 05/13/22
  • Young, Wilson Capture Silver Medals for NSU Women at MEAC Outdoor Meet 05/12/22
  • Cheruiyot Wins 10,000 Meter Title on Day 1 of MEAC Outdoor Championships 05/12/22

Our Affiliates and Colleagues

Associated Press
Society of Professional Journalists
Student Press Law Center
College Media Association
Norfolk State University
NSU Student Activities
NSU Mass Communications and Journalism
WNSB Hot 91.1 FM
Virginian-Pilot
Daily Press

Our work is our own. Please help us protect it.

All original material is © The Spartan Echo. Some material is © Norfolk State University and is used with permission and identified by credit. All material marked "AP" is © The Associated Press and appears through a collegiate affiliate agreement between Norfolk State University's Spartan Echo and the Associated Press. All rights are reserved. The Spartan Echo is not responsible for the content or function of other websites or RSS feeds. Views expressed and/or editorial decisions made by Spartan Echo staff members are their own and do not imply or express any agreement, endorsement, or support by Norfolk State University, the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any of their employees or associates.
Follow Spartan Echo on WordPress.com

  • 212,475 hits
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
  • Follow Following
    • Spartan Echo
    • Join 2,633 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Spartan Echo
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...