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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!

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Today we speak to cast, JESAIRA GLOVER & JIHAN SABIR from Sierra Rep's production of Hairspray! in Sonora county. It’s 1960s Baltimore and change is in the air! Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for... more
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Rupa Marya speaks about "Rupa & the April Fishes," two concerts one in Oceanside, March 25, 2011, the other at The Independent in San Francisco, April 1, 2011. International Roma Celebration (the official International Roma Day... more
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Opens with trailer for Lisa Gay Hamilton's film, "Beah: A Black Woman Speaks," which airs on Documentary Channel (DOC)March 29, 2011, 8 PM ET/PT. We rebroadcast the interview with director Daniel Birman, "Me Facing Life." Just... more
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Directed by acclaimed actress Lisa Gay Hamilton, “Beah: A Black Women Speaks” celebrates the life of African-American activist, poet, and Oscar nominated actress, Beah Richards with its premiere on Documentary Channel... more
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Co-Director, Beth Davenport's Pushing the Elephant, the story of Rose Mapendo& how she escapes ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo to become a vital voice in the mending of her country. Separated from her 5 yr.... more
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Our first guest is Clarence Lusane, author of "The Black History of the White House" (Open Media Series @ City Lights Books 2011). Dr.Lusane is an Associate Professor of Political Science at American University. In "The Black... more
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Today we interview Oberon K. A. Adjepong, (Christian) and Tonye Patano (Mama Nadi) two actors from Berkeley Rep's production of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winning play, "Ruined," up through April 10, 2011. Visit www.berkeleyrep.org or... more
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We are joined by Mama Naomi Diouf to talk about the 16th Annual Collage des Africaines, a celebration of the dance and cultures of the African Diaspora. The festival is from Thursday, March 10 to Sunday, March 13. The dance classes... more
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Our first guest is Gretchen Wallace, President & Founder of Global Grassroots. GGR's purpose is to catalyze the development of conscious communities of change agents who will work independently, collectively and systematically to... more
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I had a wonderful interview with Farryn Johnson, Princess Tiana (The Frog Princess)about "Let's Celebrate," Disney on Ice at the Oakland Coliseum this weekend through Sunday, March 6, 2011. I went to opening night with my... more
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