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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! 1. Lesley Schisgall Currier, Managing Director, Director, A Midsummer Night's Dream, at Marin Shakespeare Company. As the MTC celebrates its 30th Anniversary Season we talk about the current production, "Measure for Measure," through July 21, and the theme: Playing for Good.  2. Elizabeth Jones, Motormouth Maybelle, Bay Area Musicals, July 6-Aug.11 at Victoria Theatre in SF. Visit bamsf.org/hairspray 3. From the Archives  4. 2019 Ba

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 speak to playwright, James Ijames, director, Darryl V. Jones, lighting designer, Stephanie Ann Johnson and set designer, Celeste Mortore about James IjamesKill Move Paradise at Shotgun Players (Berkeley, CA) association with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre (San Francisco, CA) through August 4, 2019. Visit https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/default.asp

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! Daryl E. Stenvoll-Wells, Director, Art Responders, joins us to talk about a new exhibition at Root Division Gallery in SOMA, which is called "COLORISM: The Spectrum of Internalized Bias," July 11-Aug. 10, 2019. 2. Michael Gene Sullivan and Daniel Savio join us to talk about SF Mime Troupe's 60th Anniversary, Treasure Island which opened July 4, 2019 http://www.sfmt.org/company/members.php 3. Kash Killion and Stephanie Linder, Executive D

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. Regina Louise. Someone Has Led this Child to Believe (2nd bk. Lifetime film based on Somebody's Someone). www.iamreginalouise.com 2. Donte Clark with Dr. Khalid Akil White re: "Know Freedom" book event at Richmond Pulse, Bridge Art Space, 23 Maine Ave., Richmond, CA, 3-6 pm 3. Martin Luther, McCoy Actor, guitarist, singer/songwriter, producer joins us to talk about the Oakland Symphony's Swing and Soul – Let Us Break Bread Together, Sunday

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. From the Archives Bryan Keith Thomas, artist, joins us to talk about Heirlooms, an exhibit at Joyce Gordon Gallery 2. Peaches Christ joins us to talk about her latest production: Bring It On Queen! at the Castro Theatre, Sat., July 13, 4 and 8 p.m. Visit www.peacheschrist.com    

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 open with a prerecorded interview with Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. director, "Toni Morrison: Pieces That I Am," which opens today in Bay Area Theatres 2. Rebroadcast of interview with Idris Ackamoor & Rhodessa Jones and Lyrika Holmes re: 35th Anniversary of Cultural Odyssey Apr. 3-5, 2014     

1. Alma Robinson, Executive Director of California Lawyers for the Arts  2. Cassidy Friedman and Eric Butler's "Circles" screening at SF Indie Doc Fest selection, Sat., May 1, 2:30 at the Roxie & Monday, June 3, 9 p.m. (Roxie). sfindie.com https://www.circlesmovie.com/ 3. Abdul Kenyatta, Speakeasy Storyteller Cafe  at SFIAF, 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, & https://www.facebook.com/abdul.kenyatta    

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. Michael Khubaka Harris, Regional Director, National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (www.njof.org)  2. Ebony Iman Dallas  https://www.ebonyimandallas.com/about 3. Rebroadcast interview with Oyafunmike Ogunlano (Mona) in Sankofa (1993), dir. Haile Gerima  

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. Michael Khubaka Harris, Regional Director, National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (www.njof.org) https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1892/africanamericanhistorycommission.htm http://sacobserver.com/2019/06/juneteenth-the-victory-of-black-courage-and-patriotism/ 2. Ebony Iman Dallas https://www.ebonyimandallas.com/about 3. Rebroadcast interview with Oyafunmike Ogunlano (Mona) in Sankofa (1993), dir. Haile Gerima  

1.Kathy Cotton, director, A Place at the Table: African American Pioneers of Silicon Valley, screens at SFBFF XXI, 12 noon, June 15, at AAACChttp://www.kathycottondigitalstoryteller.com/news 2. Nana Daffuor, SPRINT, June 20-21, 7:30 pm, $15-25 @East Bay Community Space, 507 55th Street, Oakland, CA 94609 https://www.sprintmovement.com/performance 3. Jeff M. Giordano, dir. "THE GOD GIVEN TALENT: THE CREATIVE LIFE OF CHARLES CURTIS BLACKWELL," screening tomorrow, June 15, 12 noon as a part of SFBFF XXI 2019. Charles Curtis Blackwell also joins us this morning.  Visit: https://www.jeffmgiordano.com/    

1. Paul Struthers, DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITION & PROGRAMMING @ Frameline43/ San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival June 20-30, 2019 www.frameline.org 2. Cornelius Moore. Co-Director at California Newsreel joins us to talk about CA Newsreel and special programming  Carribean in Motion Film Series at MoAD in conjunction with Coffee, Rhum, Sugar, Gold: a Post-colonial Paradox.  3. Cheryl Patrice Derricotte, GhostShips@ MoAD rebroadcast 4. Andrea Chung, artist, MoAD's Coffee Rhum Sugar, Gold http://andreachungart.com/about/ Proverbs 12:22, 2019. Sugar, beads, rice, herbs, spices and paper, site specific installation. Courtesy of the artist.

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! Scholars Cheryl Finley, Ph.D. and Leigh Raiford, Ph.D., join us to talk about "Blackness & Belonging at BAMPFA, Dr. Finley's book, "Committed to Memory: The Art of the Slave Ship Icon", the Year of Return and the 400th Anniversary of the first enslaved Africans landing at Ft. Comfort, Virginia, August 1619.  http://tobtr.com/s/11372745

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 will broadcast an interview with filmmaker Jeffrey Wolf:  Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts, dir. Jeffrey Wolf, USA 76 mins, Sat. June 8, 2:30 PM at the Roxie sfindie.com http://billtraylorchasingghosts.com/ http://tobtr.com/s/11372729

1. Audrey Candy Corn and Peter Menchini, Directors of the film, "Soar Torian Soar," screening at SFDoc 2019, 6/9/19, 2:30 PM at the Roxie Theatre in SF. Visit sfindie.com 2. William Rhodes, Artists, joins us to ta;lk about  JUKE CITY: A Harlem of the West Immersive Art Experience, June 13, 6-9pm at the African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street; Artist Talk: July 25, 6-9pm at AAACC.   3. Will Agee, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, "The Land of High Mountains," at SFDoc, Roxie Theater, 6/9, 12:15 p; 6/11, 7 p   https://www.landofhighmountains.com/  4. Bridgette Auger, Director/DP/Producer, "We Are Not Princesses," at SFDoc, Roxie theater, 6/9, 4:45 p.; 6/13, 7 p  http://www.openartfoundation.org/we-are-not-princesses  Music: Zion Trinity, Opening Prayer for Elegba; Amikaeyla Gaston, Lovely Day http://tobtr.com/s/11368807  

1. Lavar Munroe, artist from Nassau, Bahamas, joins us to talk about his work in the exhibition: Coffee, Rhum, Sugar & Gold: A Postcolonial Paradox, May 8-Aug. 11, 2019 at the Museum of the African Diaspora in SF. Visit moad-sf.org 2. San Francisco Black Film Festival XXI, June 13-16 with a special tribute to Jeff Adachi, SF District Attorney, and panel on Prison Reform, June 12. 3. Justin (actor) and Jeffrey Givens (director) join us to talk about their film selection, "Disparity," screening at the Special Tribute on June 12 and again later on in the Festival.  Meet Charlie, he’s white and has been arrested for selling cocaine. Meet Syd he’s black and has  been arrested for crack. Despite being caught with the same drug the disparity in their treatment will open your mind about race and class in the broken u.s justice system.Tag line: Same story, different endings. 4. "Soar Torian Soar" interview with co-directors: Audrey Candy Corn and Peter Menchini.       

1. East Bay Dances, hosted by Oakland Ballet Company, features among others, Linda Steele II, who is a improvisational dance artist and creator, formally trained at Marin Ballet and Marin School of the Arts before receiving her BFA from Dominican University of CA where she also studied Art History. You can see Linda Steele II's work Sunday June 2, 2019, 4pm at Laney College, Odell Johnson Theater, 900 Fallon St. (across from Lake Merritt BART). Visit www.oaklandballet.org  2. Jackie Wright joins us to talk about the 21st Annual San Francisco Black Film Festival, June 12 (preview) to June 16, 2019 Visit https://sfbff.org/wordpress/official-selections-2019 3. Wanda Ravernell, Executive Director is the visionary of Omnira Institute and promoter and manager for Awon Ohun Omnira, (Voices of Freedom) and serves as the narrator for its performances. She has been the administrator and booking agent as well as the publicist for all of its activities. She joins us to talk about the 2019 Juneteenth Ritual in Oakland 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. Peter Menchini and Audrey Candy Corn, directors of SOAR, TORIAN, SOAR (in DocFest, Sun., June 9, 2:30 p.m.) followed by a Q&A https://www.roxie.com/ai1ec_event/sfdocfest-soar-torian-soar/ 2. Janice Haaken, director of OUR BODIES OUR DOCTORS (in DocFest Sun., June 9, 7 p.m.; Mon., June 10, 7 p.m.) https://www.roxie.com/ai1ec_event/sfdocfest-our-bodies-our-doctors/ 3. "Sister Act, the Musical" at Theatre Rhinoceros through Sat., Jun

1. Alma Robinson, Executive Director of California Lawyers for the Arts  2. Cassidy Friedman and Eric Butler's "Circles" screening at SF Indie Doc Fest selection, Sat., May 1, 2:30 at the Roxie & Monday, June 3, 9 p.m. (Roxie). sfindie.com https://www.circlesmovie.com/ 3. Abdul Kenyatta, Speakeasy Storyteller Cafe  at SFIAF, 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, & https://www.facebook.com/abdul.kenyatta    

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. Chris Metzler, Associate Director of Programming, DocFest, 18th SF Doc Fest May 29-June 13, 2019 https://sfindie.com/ 2. Mary Gallagher Stout  https://www.mgstout.com/about https://www.machinaartfest.com/exhibitingartists (see also calendar for JGG details) 3. Faye Wilson Kennedy, curator, Sacramento Black Book Festival, May 31-June 1 https://www.sacramentoblackbookfair.com/ 916-484-3749 Music: Zion Trinity: Opening Prayer, Elegba; Desert

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!?