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This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!    Today we open at 9 AM PT with an interview with Thomas Simpson, AfroSolo and artists featured in the 26th Annual showcase, June 9-13/17-20. It is virtual and it is free. .    We close with Ben Vereen (6/12/2012). 

Poor People's Virtual Weekend, 6/20-21, 2020 1. Nell Myhand is an Oakland based organizer, author and speaker whose work brings people together across age, race, class and other differences forming alliances to create powerful, effective solutions to common problems that leave no one out and no one behind. She is a member of the Bay Area Poor People’s Campaign Steering Committee working locally and nationally to amplify the voices of low/no wealth people and our demands for resources to meet our basic needs for housing, education, healthcare, and a livable climate. She also organizes with Women of Color in the Global Women’s Strike, an international organization calling on all governments for a Care Income Now that would recognize unwaged caregiving as work deserving of a wage. https://www.june2020.org/ 2. Vincent Terrell Durham, joins us to talk about theatre, writing, walking while Black and his Polar Bears. Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids and Juneteenth Theatre Justice Project https://www.vtdis

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Rebroadcast of the Rhodessa Jones's "Resurrection of She" from March 28-Apr.7, 2013.  2. We close with an interview with Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, dir. "Toni Morrison: Pieces That I Am." 3. Alonzo King, LINES Contemporary Ballet, Nov. 2012

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Dedoceo Habi, author, Memoirs In the Moment: The Daily Walk with PTSD 2. Dawn Troupe, Oakland Theater Project's Director of Education joins us to talk about this current season and the World Premiere of Kathleen Collins' Begin the Beguine: A Quartet of One Acts 3. Kheven Lee LaGrone, playwright, joins, Tanika Baptiste, director, to discuss "Pillow Talk" up at Theatre Rhinoceros, June 11-20.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  Today we open at 9 AM PT with an interview with Thomas Simpson, AfroSolo and artists featured in the 26th Annual showcase. We close with archived interviews with directors and subjests at the Virtual Legacy Film Festival on Aging May 24-31.  We end instead with Ben Vereen (6/12/2012). The file was too large for the program. 5/7 was the original broadcast date for Legacy Film Festival.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Professor Manu Ampim will join us to talk about the legacy of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz or Malcolm X -- 96 today (May 19, 1925-Feb. 21,1965). 2.  Katina Letheule, Artistic Director at Altarena Playhouse and the director of Motherhood Out Loud, will join us with one of the cast members, Damaris Divito, to talk about this play going up May 20-21, 7 p.m. 3. We close our live program with Dana King, sculptor, painter and activist, who will tal

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Professor Manu Ampim will join us to talk about the legacy of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz or Malcolm X -- 96 today (May 19, 1925-Feb. 21,1965). 2.  Katina Letheule, Artistic Director at Altarena Playhouse and the director of Motherhood Out Loud, will join us with one of the cast members, Damaris Divito, to talk about this play going up May 20-21, 7 p.m. 3. We close our live program with Dana King, sculptor, painter and activist, who will tal

Legacy Film Festival on Aging Features May 24-31 1.Sam Hampton, Director, "Twelve Ingredients"; Adele Hampton 2. Sandra Hubbard, The Giants Wore White Gloves (40 mins) (The Lost Years) 3. David Wild, director, "Today Was a Good Day" with KaTania “Kat” Brown (subject) was born and raised in Detroit. She is a small business owner, freelance virtual assistant of Virtually Possible 365, and newly launched business social media deactivation service Digital Footprint Consulting. Author of Love Notes: A Caregiver’s Journal (2019), in addition to being a caregiver for her mother since 1991 before her passing October, 2020. www.virtuallypossible365.com 4. Mothers of Gynecology with Michelle Browder, JC Hallman 

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!    1. Masashi Niwano is the Festival & Exhibition Director at the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). He is a Bay Area native who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production from San Francisco State University. Masashi has been associated with CAAM for over a decade, starting as an intern, then becoming involved in theater operations and, finally, being chosen as a selected filmmaker (Falling Stars, 2006). Prior to re-joining CAAM a

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!    1. Brad J. Bennett, a Japanese-American filmmaker and award-winning producer based in Virginia. A co-producer, he joins us to talk about "Unmarked," a film that looks at the legacy of enslaved Americans.   His award-winning first feature documentary, Forgive–Don’t Forget, chronicles the search for a family on the other side of the world in order to return an heirloom taken during World War II.  2. Nell Myhand and Judy Greenspan join us

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  Join us at 9 AM this morning for a wonderful conversation with Ameha Molla and Rajal Pitroda, San Francisco filmmakers who won BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA’S PITCHBLACK for their documentary feature "Higher 15", which tells the story of Molla’s uncle, Kiflu Ketema, a former Ethiopian revolutionary turned lead witness in an FBI investigation against his murderous prison guard in war-torn Addis Ababa. Our next guest is Cherilyn Parsons, Executive Dire

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  We rebroadcast April 14, 2021 show which featured ADRSA founder, Iya Funlayo, who tells us about the 9th Annual Conference which is happening right now, 4/23-25, 2021. Register:http://www.adrsa.org/conference.php  

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Troy Williams, Communications Manager with Legal Services for Prisoners With Children (LSPC).  He joins us to talk about the film Racially Charged: America's Misdemeanor Problem tonight, 5 PM PT/8 PM ET.  2. Jeronimo Aguilar - An LSPC 2021 Ronald Elder Freeman Policy Fellow, joins us to talk about the 9th Annual Quest for Democracy, Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  3. Chris Metzler serves as Associate Director of Programming for DocFest and Jeff Ro

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Rob Kenner, author, THE MARATHON DON’T STOP: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle  2. Jasmine Milan Williams (Pecola/Maureen) returns to Aurora for The Bluest Eye radio play (through May 21) after appearing in Bull In A China Shop (2019). Her recent work includes: Utopia (Cutting Ball Theater), The New Normal (By Ashley Smiley), Inked Baby by Christina Anderson (Crowded Fire Theater Company) and The Last Sermon of Sister Imani (Theater Fi

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Iya Funlayo E. Wood-Menzies, Ph.D. joins us to talk about the African and Disaporic Religious Studies Association (ADRSA) 2021 conference next weekend, April 23-24, "Raising the Dead."  http://www.adrsa.org/conference.php 2. Andrew Saito, Michael Gene Sullivan joins us to talk about Br'er Peach at AlterTheater which opens April 17.  3. Makeda Esi joins us to talk about love, poetry and recovery 4. The Bluest Eye Conversation with Sam

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Br'er Peach by Andrew Saito, a radio play in three podcast episodes, April 17 is the digital launch party (free event) and fundraiser. Episodes play April 18-May 10. Visit altertheater.org/peach or call (415) 454-2787.  2. Kelley Kali's, Oscar & DGA winner & Deon Cole's (Black-ish) critiaclly lauded indie feature, "I'm Fine (Thanks for asking)" set for SFIFF opening today, Fri., Apr. 9.  3. Dawn Monique Williams, Aurora Theatre A

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. Marquesha Babers, poet, That Girl; msbabers@gmail.com @LadyLyrics 2. Tiny Garcia & Leroy Franklin Moore Jr., Poor News Network events: 1pm April 8th Humble Tree Planting Ceremony Honoring Revolutionary Poverty/Disability Skola Sheroes -Kiilu Nyasha,(Angel-versary of Kiilu coming up april 10th) Barbra Brust and Gerry Ambrose at Homefulness. 3. KELLEY KALI's, Oscar & DGA winner & DEON COLE's (Black-ish) critically lauded indie fe

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  We rebroadcast a show which includes an interview with Michelle Browder and researcher, J.C. Hallman, about the Mothers of Gynecology Monument currently in SF at the Boxshop, 951 Hudson, SF, 94124, Sunday, April 4, 10 AM-11 AM. There will be Libations and Prayers and a Tour of the shop. Visit https://www.anarchalucybetsey.org/

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. We rebroadcast an interview with Margo Hall, Artistic Director, first woman Artistic Director of Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. Ms. Hall shares stories of LHT coproduction with SF Playhouse up through April 3, Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s [hieroglyph]. 2. We close with another interview with Margo from 2013 when she speaks about her play, BeBopBaby. 

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay!  1. We play the audio from an interview with Margo Hall (3/12), Artistic Director, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, and director of the new play [hieroglyph] by Erika Dickerson-Despenza For tickets to the co-production through 4/3 visit: San Francisco Playhouse and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre or call: (415) 677-9596.   Involuntarily displaced in Chicago two months post-Katrina, 13-year-old Davis wrestles with the cultural landscape of a new city