Wanda's Picks

SF Green Film Festival https://www.greenfilmfest.org/ 1. Soumyaa Kapil Behrens, dir. (NAIL HOUSE) Soumyaa is an award-winning director, producer and scholar whose projects have screened at festivals across the globe. Her work engages issues that influence the human condition and the political landscapes that shape identity and power structures within marginalized communities. 2. Marcy Cravat (DIRT RICH) trained at the Art Center College of Design and at the Berkeley Digital Film Institute.  She founded Passelande Pictures in 2011 which has been focused on creating environmental documentaries given the dire need for public awareness during this very fragile time on this planet. National Prison Strike Aug. 21-Sept. 9 https://www.facebook.com/freescmovement/ https://incarceratedworkers.org/campaigns/prison-strike-2018 3. Nube Brown, New Abolitionist and Director of Outreach at California Prison Focus Mama Efia Nwangaza--Maverick Revolutionary Organizer in the Prison Human Rights Movement, Director,

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. Terah J. Lawyer, Project Coordinator, Impact Justice; Terri (host) and KC (the participant) join us to talk about The Homecoming Project from Impact Justice: Housing for People coming out of prison. Visit (707) 794-2151; tlawyer@impactjustice.org, www.impactjustice.org homecomingproject@impactjustice.org 8:30 am with Tom Booth (FOOD COOP), 9/12, 5:15 pm at YBCA 9:00 Anjali Nayar, dir. SILAS, SF Green Film Festival selection on Sept.11, 6

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 spend the first 30-60 minutes reflecting on the Queen of Soul, the same day she is laid to rest in Detroit.  2. Warrior Women is one of the featured films in the SF Green Film Festival Sept. 6-13. Join us as we speak to ELIZABETH A. CASTLE, Ph.D., Director & Producer and CHRISTINA D. KING, Director & Producer 3. Legal Services for Prisoners with Children and All of Us or None have open the Freedom and Movement Center in West Oa

This tenth Anniversary Month ends with a MASH-up. . . clips from shows over the past decade. Can't play everything . . . there are so many shows (1061). Funny, August 2008, I only had 1 shows and the next month I had a few more broadcasts. I have 1061 published episodes. This is 106 episodes a year. My average is 8 shows a month which is 2 shows a week. I remember sometimes having more than two shows a week and sometimes less.I am still interested in being syndicated. I just need to find my hours in the day. I am happy to have a dedicated audience who follow Wanda's Picks. There are two clips August 29 & Sept. 5, 2008. We revisit the Gulf Region and see what's going on there on the ground in Louisiana and Mississippi by speaking to Jackie and King. Jackie lives in the 7th Ward. King lives in Austin. Katrina destroyed his home. Next, Tayo Aluko joins us to talk about Call Mr. Robeson, a fundraiser for Mumia Abu Jamal, Sept. 5, and con't. Sept. 6-7 at 5 PM at the Phonenix Theatre. Next Richard T

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. Kumasi Speaks with Naji Mujahid on August 7, 2012 . Visit https://archive.org/details/KumasiSpeaksWhatIsBlackAugust 2. Rachel Caplan, Founder & CEO, SF Green Film Festival Sept. 6-13 greenfilmfest.org 3. Thomas Robert Simpson, actor, director, producer, and writer, is the founder and artistic director of AfroSolo Arts Festival (1991). He joins us to talk about Courage Under Fire: The Story of Elroy, which he will perform Saturday, Augu

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. Tribute to Queen Aretha Franklin (Mar 25, 1942-Aug. 16, 2018) with Sandra Hooper Mayfield—Mama Maketa and Rhodessa Jones (taped). 2. Rebroadcast: Rhodessa Jones, Medea Project; Cultural Odyssey-- The Resurrection of SHE (from the Archives 2013) 3. Gregory Dawsonjoins us to talk about MANGAKU-- a collaboration with Richard Howell at YBCA Theatre on Howe Street http://www.dawsondancesf.org/company/ Code for ticket discounts: RHDDSS30

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. The Drum and the Word: An evening of percussion and poetry with Dame Drummer and Tongo Eisen-Martin, Aug. 22, 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Lab, 2948 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 864-8855, thelabsf@thelab.org. $8 entry (no one turned away for lack of funds), free for members A virtuosic combination of two liberation artists push the bounds of expression and resistance. Tongo Eisen Martin and Dame Drummer bring all facets of

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. Ms. Veronica Stafford; Dr. Corey Malcom, Director of Archaeology, Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society in Key West, FL, join Brother Dinizulu Gene Tinnie, member of ICCAAMP, scholar and artist, to talk about the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition (officially August 23) in Key West at the African Cemetery memorial monument, at Higgs Memorial Beach, 1074-94 Atlantic Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040, this Su

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! In 2010, four Black Men, artists in Oakland: Jimi Evins, Ted Pontiflet, Ronnie Prosser, and James Reid, participated in a group show called: Love of Art: Show and Sale. Eight years later we mourn the loss of yet another artist, James Reid, whose funeral is this morning, Friday, August 10, 11 a.m., in West Oakland at Baker Atkins Mortuary, 980 8th Street. Ronnie passed a few years ago. In these three (3) conversations the men speak about the

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 open with Nube Brown who gives us information about the National Prison Strike 2018: 8/21-9/09. Email: prisonstrike@forjustice.us or text: prison strike to 818.918.2376 Visit: http://newest.prisons.org/ For the action Aug. 25, 11 AM to 3:30 PM at San Quentin, email BayAreaPrisonStrike@gmail.com Also visit: https://www.ficpfm.org/about/ Archived Show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2011/08/17/wandas-picks-radio-show

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 speak to Dameion Brown, "Pericles," at Marin Shakespeare Company through Aug. 5. Visit marinshakespeare.org 2. From the Archives: Townhall to End Incarceration of Women and Girls; "White" at Shotgun Theatre Annoucements: Nia Wilson's funeral at 11 at Acts Full Gospel COGIC, 134 66th Ave, Oakland, CA  http://abc7news.com/watch-live-today-nia-wilson-memorial-service/3871018/   Bay Area Chapter of the Association of Black Psycholo

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. Karel Sloane-Boekbinder, Ashe Cultural Arts Center's Programs Assistant, Theatre, Visual Art and Education along with guest curator Gason Ayisyin, join us to talk about the current exhibit: MAAFA: Creativity, Faith, Tradition and Resilience through August 23 at the Power House. 2. Cheryl Patrice Derricotte's Ghost Ships  3. Britney Fraizer (God, Understanding) joins us to talk about Everybody, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, currently at C

1. Kristiana Rae Colón is a poet, playwright, actor, educator, Cave Canem Fellow, creator of #BlackSexMatters and co-director of the #LetUsBreathe Collective. She was awarded 2017 Best Black Playwright by The Black Mall. 2. Dennis Rowe, dir. Port Chicago 50, at SF State's McKenna Theater in Creative Arts Building, July 28, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., has been producing for over twenty years under his company, Dennis Rowe Productions/ Entertainment. Rowe has an extensive theater background where he has written, produced, developed and directed over eight shows. He just finished producing his show Port Chicago 50 at the National Black Theater Off-Broadway in New York. portchicago50.eventbrite.com 3. Bay Area Playwrights Festival 2018 con't with Jon Bernson: When Lighting The Voids - Sunday, July 22nd, 2pm  & Friday, July 27th, 8pm; Lauren English (Director) and Roweena Mackay (Dramaturg) We also speak to Madhuri Shekar: House of Joy, Saturday, July 21st, 8pm and Saturday, July 28th, 12pm Daniel Banks (Director)

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. Julia Bacha, dir. "Naila and the Uprising" at SFJFF38 2. Ayanna Anderson, creative architect of Donor Network West & AAMLO's Giving Me Life multimedia-exhibit at AAMLO (06/09-08/31). Dr. Maisha Gray-Diggs (donor recipient); Eric Murphy, photographer, curator  https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about/ 3. Dennis Rowe, dir. Port Chicago 50, at SF State's McKenna Theater in Creative Arts Building, July 28, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., has been produ

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! 9:00AM PSTSophie Huber, dir. BLUE NOTE RECORDS@ SFJFF38 The film will screen at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 38, Sunday, August 5th at 4:05PM at the Piedmont Theatre in Oakland. Ambrose Akinmusire (subject) will be present at the screening. 9:20 AM: V. Scott Balcerek, dir., SATAN & ADAM @ SFJFF38 Screenings are: Saturday, July 28th at 6:20PM at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, Sunday, July 29th at 6:55PM at the Albany Twin

1. Ron Yassen (Director) of "Crossroads," a featured selection of the SFJFF, is an Emmy® Award-Winning sports documentary producer and director who began his career at Classic Sports Network and a founding member of Network of Champions. He has produced and directed numerous films, including Roger Maris: Reluctant Hero, Glory in Black and White, and Kareem: Minority of One. He is a partner at Roadside Entertainment.  https://jfi.org/sfjff-2018/film-guide/crossroads 2. Deborah Santana, ed. All the Women in My Family Sing  https://allthewomeninmyfamilysing.com/ 3. Kristiana Rae Colón's "suspension" is a part of the SF Playwrights Festival July 2018. She is also a poet, playwright, actor, educator, Cave Canem Fellow, creator of #BlackSexMatters and co-director of the #LetUsBreathe Collective. She was awarded 2017 Best Black Playwright by The Black Mall. Amy Mueller, Artistic Director, Playwrights Foundation, gives an introduction, overview of this 2018 season, July 20-29. http://playwrightsfoundation.org/b

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. Ethnic Dance Festival Week 2: Ananya Tirumala, performs South Indian Kuchipudi dance form. The ten year old student joins us with her mother, Anupama Mahabhashyam 2. National Town Hall Meeting to End Incarceration of Women and Girls, Sat., July 21, 1 p.m. with Indigo Mateo, CURYJ, Alisha Coleman, CCWP, Amika Mola, YWFC and Julia Arroyo, YWFC. 3. Shotgun Theatre presents: "White" by James Ijames through Sunday, August 5. We speak to actre

1. Theodore Lush, Michael Jackson, Karen Jones join us to talk about: 7th Annual Montgomery MAAFA Commemoration, Sat. July 14. ReembertheAncestors.com 2. Gina Yashere, London born, Nigerian comedian opens at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, July 8, 7 p.m.(thefreight.org) 3. Baba Luther Gray and Kalamu ya Salaam as Grand Griot joins us to talk about the 18th Annual MAAFA Commemoration in NOLA this Sat., July 7, 7 AM at Congo Square.  However, beginging tonight there are many programs scheduled from the Maafa Exhibit which opened June 29 to the series of cultural programs this evening, tomorrow and Friday afternoon. (https://www.ashecac.org/) 4. Alashe Michael OshoosiMichael F. Wright, Ph.D., JD and decorated veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, joins us to talk about his ancestors who established the first African village in America, a stop on Tubman's Underground Railroad. Loyalists, his grandfathers supported Britian in exchange for the promise of human rights and abolishion. At the end of the Civil

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. Theodore Lush, Michael Jackson, Karen Jones join us to talk about: 7th Annual Montgomery MAAFA Commemoration, Sat. July 14. ReembertheAncestors.com 2. Gina Yashere, London born, Nigerian comedian opens at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, July 8, 7 p.m.(thefreight.org) 3. Baba Luther Gray and Kalamu ya Salaam as Grand Griot joins us to talk about the 18th Annual MAAFA Commemoration in NOLA this Sat., July 7, 7 AM at Congo Square.  However, beginging tonight there are many programs scheduled from the Maafa Exhibit which opened June 29 to the series of cultural programs this evening, tomorrow and Friday afternoon. (https://www.ashecac.org/) 4. Alashe Michael Oshoosi a.k.a. Michael F. Wright, Ph.D., JD and decorated veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, joins us to talk about his ancestors who established the first African village in America, "Wetitquin" (also sp. Wetipquin), Maryland, a stop on Tubman's Underground Railroad. Loyalists, his grandfathers supported Britian (1787, 1796-1812) in exchange fo