“A League of Their Own” (1992): This great Penny Marshall-directed baseball flick starred Geena Davis and Lori Petty as sisters who competed in a baseball league set up by the U.S. government to keep fans interested in baseball and keeping the sport alive while men were off fighting World War II. It also features Tom Hanks with the great line, “There’s crying in baseball.” “A Thousand Acres” (1997): Loosely based on William Shakespeare’s tragedy “King Lear,” this down-on-the-farm drama is the...

Women’s History Month, which began March 1 and concludes March 31, was marked by Dallas College Richland Campus hosting the 2024 Women’s Empowerment Leadership Conference. The conference, a pivotal part of Dallas College’s celebration and tribute to women, served as a platform to showcase the remarkable achievements of women who have been game changers in our society and economy. The event featured workshops with established women who owned their own companies, became a...

“Beaches” (1998): This tearjerker, directed by Garry Marshall (“Pretty Woman,” “A League of Their Own”) follows the relationship between two best friends portrayed by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. It features the chart-topping song “Wind Beneath My Wings.” A- “Hidden Figures” (2016) This is a well-done historical drama about three African American mathematicians portrayed by Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe who are recruited, but somewhat shunned by...

When shots rang out at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Taylor Morales thought it was a drill.