Wanda's Picks

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. Lead singer and lyricist BUTTERFLY WILLIAMS and music producer WINSTON BERGER join us to talk about their group OLOKUN is a psychedelic power pop duo based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their debut album SURVIVAL KIT. Visit http://bit.ly/olokunitunes 2. Byb Kongo Bilene, Kiandanda Dance theatre, join us to talk about the Mbongui Square Festival fundraiser, Nov. 11 at EastSide Arts Alliance. Visit 3. Aldo Billingslea, Interim Artistic Dire

1. Ibrahima Seck is a member of the History department of University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar (UCAD), Senegal. His research is mostly devoted to the historical and cultural links between West Africa and Louisiana with a special interest for religious beliefs, music, foodways, and miscellaneous aspects of culture. Dr. Seck is now holding the position of Director of research of the Whitney Plantation Slavery Museum located in St. John the Baptist Parish in Louisiana. He is the author of a book on this historic site entitled “Bouki fait Gombo: A History of the Slave Community of Habitation Haydel (Whitney Plantation) Louisiana, 1750-1860. [New Orleans: UNO Press, 2014]. http://whitneyplantation.com/ 2. Gason Ayisyin is a New Orleans-based photographer who immigrated to the United States as a young child from Haiti, and Karel Sloane-Boekbinder Ashe Programs assistant For Theatre Visual Art And Education at Ashé Cultural Arts Center join us to talk about the new exhibit at the Powerhouse "Loa" 3. Graham Lusti

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 are joined in the studio by four black men, leaders at Positive Directions Equals Change, Inc. to speak about the agency's 25th Anniversary Gala, Sat., Nov. 2, 8 PM-12 AM, 1753 Carroll Avenue, in SF: Calvin “Cregg” Johnson, affectionately known as “Big Cregg”, Reggie Boyer, Ron Thomas, and Executive Director, Cedric Akbar. Visit positivedirectionsequalschange.org   2. Gerald Lenoir, Strategy Analyst Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society at the Haas School, joins us to talk about the play, Barbershop Chronicles by Inua Ellams (10.26-28) at calperformances.org There is a Community Dialogue with Cast Members, Thursday, October 25, 7 pm to 9pm at Benny Adem Grooming Parlor, 408 14th Street, Oakland. No charge. Light refreshments served.  3. Champagne Hughes (Francine/Lena) in Altarena Playhouse production of Clybourne Park, by Bruce Norris, directed by Darren A.C. Carollo. altarena.org or 510.523.1553  4. Ethel Long-Scott is Executive Director of the Women's Economic Agenda Project, (WEAP)

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. Omowale Fowles, Ph.D. candidate joins us to talk about what we can do to reclaim our political agency today during election season. Remember to register to vote. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 22.  Monday, Oct. 22 is also the 52nd Anniversary of the BPP for Self-Defense. The plan was to play an archived interview with Stanley Nelson, director, Black Panther Party: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015). Also on that show is Emory Douglas, Eric

Guests: 1. Enoch Jemmott & Juliane Dressner join us to talk about the film “Personal Statement,” a new AmericaReframed feature debuting on The World, Oct. 23.  Personal Statement by Juliane Dressner and Edwin Martinez, follows Karoline Jimenez, Christine Rodriguez and Enoch Jemmott, three inspirational teens in Brooklyn who take it upon themselves to make a difference by becoming peer college counselors in their schools. They are high school seniors who are fighting to defy the odds not only for themselves but for every single one of their classmates. They have decided to become the very resource they don’t have themselves. 2.  Jess Curtis/Gravity joins us to talk about Beyond Gravity, his latest showcase of new work with international, local and national artists including Gabriel Christian, who joins us as well to talk about aleph is for annals  (World Premiere), performed and created by jose e. abad and Gabriel Christian, featuring Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Beyond Gravity is October 25-27, 2018 at CounterP

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. Sarah Bush Dance company presents: Spirit and Bones, Friday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Taube Atrium Theatre in the Wilsey Center for Opera in the SF War Memorial Bldg. sarahbushdance.org 2. Umi Vaughn and Sonia D. Pina, directors, The Town on Notice @sfdancefilmfestival.org 3. Essence Harden and Soleil Summer, curators, "Second Look, Twice" at MoAD San Francisco through Dec. 16, 2018. https://www.moadsf.org/exhibition/second-loo

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. Joanna Haigood, Zaccho.org, Picture This: Bayview Hunters Point  2. SF Dance Film Festivsal 2018, Oct. 11-14 http://www.sfdancefilmfest.org/raising-voices/ 8:30-8:50AM Tiffany Rhynard (BLACK STAINS)  8:50-9:10 AM PST -Wanda’s Picks – Live radio Interview with Reena Dutt (TOO MANY BODIES) 9:10AM Interview with Emily Halaka and Carolyn DiLoreto (SHED) 3. Tanya Herrera, artist, joins us to talk about SF Open Studios   http://tobtr.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! Today we speak to directors presenting work at the SF Dance Film Festival through Sunday, Oct. 4-14. 8:00AM --Live radio Interview with Justina Kamiel Grayman (BLACK IN AMERICA) Screens Sunday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. in a program called "Raising Voices" at sfdancefilmfest.org/raising-voices/ at Brava Theatre in SF. To learn more about Dr. Grayman's work visit justinagrayman.com 8:30AM --  Interview with Rafael Roy (CIPHER). Roy's film is also a par

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. Mark Wilkinson (AMERICAN TAP) at Sf Dance Film Festival next Friday, Oct. 12, 6:30 at Brava Theatre Center. sfdancefilmfestival.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. Milan R. Balinton, Executive Director, African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) Est. 1978 joins us to talk about its 40th Anniversary Gala this Sat., Oct. 6, 2018.http://www.sjaacsa.com/ 2. Alice Aida Ayers, It's Me I'm Looking For, one woman show comes to Regina's Door in Oakland tomorrow night. http://aidaayers.blogspot.com/2018/03/its-me-im-runnig-from.html 3. Nijla Mu'min, dir. JINN for Matatu Film Festival tonight at the G

8 AM LSPC@ 40; AOUON @15 Gala, Wed., Oct. 3, 6-9 pm prisonerswithchildren.org Vonya Quarles, A native Californian, lives in Corona CA.  She is practicing Attorney and co-founder of Starting Over, Inc., a transitional living and reentry service provider. A WKKF Fellow and member of All of US or NONE, she works on criminal justice issues that impact her community. Ms. Quarles hosts Prop 47 events and provides pro-bono post-conviction relief which includes Prop 47.  Ms. Quarles is a woman that has been incarcerated as a youth, and as an adult. Like many other African American women, she has far too many loved ones behind the walls. 2. In her one woman show, "It’s Me I’m Running From," Alice Aida Ayers names and shames the horrors, makes you laugh at human foibles, marvel at her resilience, and be inspired by her courage. Performances are Sept. 29 in Sacramento & Oct. 4. in Oakland. Visit http://aidaayers.blogspot.com/2018/03/its-me-im-runnig-from.html 3. Sept. 26 was Marcus Gardley Day in the City of Oa

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 is my daughter TaSin Sabir's birthday. We rebroadcast an interview from 7/9/2014 where she shares the recent publication of her second collection of photos, Madagascar Made. We close with a rebroadcast of the 5/11/2012 tribute to the Black Mother.  

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 is what would have been the 77th birthday of Comrade George Lester Jackson (Sept. 23, 1941-August 21, 1971, one of the architects of the Prison Movement. We open with a song composed by Bob Dylan, followed by a special program on the 30th Anniversary of Comrade George's murder at San Quentin. For this and other programs: https://search.freedomarchives.org/search.php?s=%22George+Jackson%22 We conclude with the rebroadcast an interv

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. Joanna Haigood, "Picture Bayview Hunters Point," at the Bayview Opera House "The Ruth", 4705 Third Street (Oakdale and Newcomb), Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 11-14 and 18-21, 2018, 8 PM. Visit zaccho.org for tickets (150 spots per show). Call in your dream for the Bayview Community: 628-333-5063 Since 1979 Joanna has been creating work that uses natural, architectural and cultural environments as points of departure for movement exploration and narra

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. Sgt. Yulanda Williams, President, Officers for Justice, joins us to talk about the Gala, Sat., Sept. 29 celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Visit http://officersforjustice.org/events.html 2.  In her one woman show, "It’s Me I’m Running From," Alice Aida Ayers names and shames the horrors, makes you laugh at human foibles, marvel at her resilience, and be inspired by her courage.Performances are Sept. 29 in Sacramento & Oct. 4. in Oaklan

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. Judy Juanita, Homeage to the Black Arts Movement: A Handbook, joins us to talk about her reading and panel discussion at African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland, this Sat., Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m. on the Black Arts Movement and the 50th Anniversary of the School of Ethnic Studies at SFSU. 2. Wanda Ravernell, Ominra Institute, joins us to talk about the 5th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival on the front lawn at

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. Judy Juanita, Homeage to the Black Arts Movement: A Handbook, joins us to talk about her reading and panel discussion at African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland, this Sat., Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m. on the Black Arts Movement and the 50th Anniversary of the School of Ethnic Studies. 2. Wanda Ravernell, Ominra Institute, joins us to talk about the 5th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival on the front lawn at Oakland Tech

1. This morning we speak to organizers of the Global Simultaneous Libation for the Ancestors Saturday, June 14, 2014, 9 AM Pacific Time, 12 noon Eastern Time. Osei Terry R. Chandler, co-founder of the Charleston, SC, Remembrance with Deborah Wright, Helen Phillips or “Salako”, libation pourer. Chadra Pittman Walke, Hampton, Virginia; Jerrie Spruce, Hampton, Virginia; Brother Osakumi Jackson, Georgetown, South Carolina. 2. Michael Gene Sullivan, playwright, actor, director, joins us to talk about his new work, based on another 9/11 story: fugitive/slave/act 3. Tangela Large (Ruby) and Tyee Tilghman (Cecil), cast from pen/man/ship, Christina Anderson’s World Premiere at The Magic Theatre. 4. Regina E. Mason, Oakland native, is the great-great-great granddaughter of pioneering autobiographer William Grimes who wrote the first fugitive slave narrative in America, Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave. She is joined by Oakland veteran actor, director, playwright, Michael Lange.  

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!  From the Archives: August 10, 2016 The Black Woman Is God, Deaf Dance Festival, Bay Area Ariel Dance Festival