New rilestose for Sidsey Poitier

In 1963, Sidney Poitier made a film in Arizona, “Lilies of the Field.”

The performance led to a huge milestone: He became the first Black winner of a lead-acting Oscar.

Arizona State University has named its new film school after him. The decision to name the school after Poitier, 93, is about much more than an emphasis on diversity, said Michael M. Crow, president of the university, in an interview ahead of the unveiling.

“You’re looking for an icon, a person that embodies everything you stand for,” Crow said.