Awards
The performer could score a 2024 supporting actress Oscar nomination for her ‘Color Purple’ role as glamorous blues singer Shug Avery.
Jan. 10, 2024
Movies
Long before #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was embroiled in a similar controversy after Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film, “The Color Purple,” received 11 Oscar nominations but took zero golden statues.
Feb. 27, 2016
California
A group of volunteers that has helped 140 juvenile offenders over the last four years will honor members and recognize actress Margaret Avery at a reception Thursday.
June 25, 1986
They are, from left to right on the couch in front of you, TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey, Ashanti princess Akosua Busia and born-again singer Margaret Avery.
Jan. 31, 1986
Archives
Makeup artist Margaret Avery dips into a big tote bag and pulls out her most precious tools: brushes of all sizes.
Feb. 9, 1990
High School Sports
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN 1992-93 RECORDS OVERALL: 18-6 LEAGUE: 7-1 COACH: RECORD AT SCHOOL Rudy Sass: 81-69 RETURNING STARTERS YR.
Nov. 28, 1993
Travel & Experiences
Alaska--Gene Avery, Mission Viejo: “Peking Gardens Restaurant, 1101 Noble St., Fairbanks 99701; (907) 456-1172.
April 21, 1996
1993-94 RECORDS OVERALL: 14-12 LEAGUE: 6-2 COACH: RECORD AT SCHOOL Jon Bahnsen: 0-0 RETURNING STARTERS YR.
Dec. 4, 1994
The self-serving dialogue between Oprah Winfrey, Akosua Busia and Margaret Avery in “3 Color Purple Actresses Talk About Its Impact” (by Jack Mathews, Jan. 31) was most revealing.
Feb. 16, 1986
Entertainment & Arts
Two film-related collections have been donated to the Margaret Herrick Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
March 30, 1990