Wanda's Picks

Note: I had technical difficulties this morning and was unable to upload the interview with Dr. Rashidi. I will attempt to air a segment this Friday or transscribe the great interview for my web exclusives at http://wandaspicks.com He will be presenting a lecture and slide show 10/4, 4 p.m. at the African Children's Advanced Learning Center, 959 33rd Street (at San Pablo) in Oakland. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students with ID and free for youth under 18. This morning we spoke to Ajuana Black and John William Templeton, actress and playwright: Queen Califia: Ruler of California," which opened at the Buriel Clay Theatre, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco. The play continues today through Thursday, October 2. The 10/2 performance is at 7 p.m. and today and tomorrow the performance is a part of an educational workshop series facilitated by Mr. Templeton. For more information call (415) 922-2049 or visit www.californiablackhistory.com. For Ajuana Black visit ajuanablack.fuzz.com or contact her at ajuana@gmail.com. She has a show at Soft Notes in Oakland, 9:30 p.m. No cover.