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. Joanna Macy, Ph.D., Ann Marie Davis, and Ty Blair join us to speak about Lberation Dharma in the Time of the Great Turning, a program hosted by the East Bay Meditation Center this Friday, Oct. 28, 7-10 PM at the First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison @27th Street, in Oakland. Visit http://eastbaymeditation.org/ 2. We close with a conversation with Krissy Keefer, Artistic Director, Dance Bridgade, about the Tibetan Book of th

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!

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. Albert Woodfox, Angola 3, rebroadcast upon his release from prison. He speaks about the Black Panther Party.  Music: Zion Trinity's "Prayer for Elegba," Wadada Leo Smith's "Spiritual Light".

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. Krissy Keefer, Artistic Director, Dance Brigade and Grrrl Brigade and Stella Adelman, Theater / Adult Program Directorat Dance Mission, join us to talk about the Great Liberation Upon Hearing: A Journey through the Bardo via the Tibetan Book of the Dead, Oct. 28-30, 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. at Dance Mission in SF. www.dancemission.com 2. Rebroadcast of Wanda's Picks October 7, 2016.

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. Jovelyn D. Richards, who joins us to speak about "Tootsie's Juke Joint" (a.k.a. The Mother), is a international solo performance artist, director, independent film maker, and writer. Ms. Richards work has been produced by: Central Eastern University, Afro Solo, National Black Theatre Festival  & the Los Angeles Women's Festival. Her body of work she refers to as the :Nappy Headed Love Stories, Black Love & Intimacy She is a radio hos

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. Deborah Vaughn, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Dimensions Dance Theatre, joins us to talk about Project Panther, premiering at the Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts Sat., Oct. 15, 8 p.m. https://www.dimensionsdance.org/history.html 2. Frantz Jerome, Haitian political analyst, joins us to talk about the Island Nation. Frantz is very knowledgeable and has been a frequent guest on Flashpoints, Sojourner Truth and other radio progr

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! Theo Aytchan Williams, Artistic Director,SambaFunk!. Soul of Oakland, Lead Strategic Planner  He is a native of Oakland,California with Southern roots in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. Graduate of Clark Atlanta, in Public Relations,Theo’s vision is to share African Diaspora culture through dance, drum and music with new audiences and to make conscious contributions to the theories that link African cultural traits and traditions to Africa

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. Hodari B. Davis, Dir., Youth Speaks; Duane Detterville, Oakland Maroon Arts Collective; Eric Murphy, Joyce Gordon Gallery 2. Patricia Montgomery & Michael Ross 3. Iconic Black Panther Art Exhibition 4. John Santos, Sacred Roots of Latin Jazz Concert Oct. 23 at the First Presbyterian Church of Oakland.

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise About the Co-Director/Co-Producer Bob Hercules Bob Hercules is an independent filmmaker whose recent films include Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance and Bill T. Jones: A Good Man. The Joffrey film, narrated by Mandy Patinkin, tells the full story of the groundbreaking ballet company and their many rises and falls. It premiered in January, 2012 at the Dance on Camera Film Festival at Lincoln Center and aired on PBS’ American Masters December, 2012. A Good Man aired on American Masters in 2011 and played at many film festivals including IDFA, Silverdocs, Full Frame, DOXA and the Southern Circuit. Hercules acclaimed Forgiving Dr. Mengele (2005) won the Special Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival and has been seen in film festivals around the world.   About the Co-Director/Co-Producer Rita Coburn Whack  Rita Coburn Whack is an independent filmmaker with Emmy Award winning documentaries for Curators of Culture, Remembering 47th Street and African Roots American Soil. Ot

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. Cephus Johnson, a.k.a Uncle Bobby, is a social justice activist at the forefront of ending police brutality in America.  He joins us to talk about the Love Not Blood Campaign. 2. Aldo Billingslea, (Othello, Ensemble), Cal Shakes production of Othello through Oct. 9. 3. Brothers Size at Theatre Rhino through October 15 at the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco.  We speak to Gabriel Christian (Oshoosi Size) and LaKeidric

1. Ann Chinn, Director, Middle Passage Ceremonies and Portmarkers Project 2. Damani Baker, director, The House on Coco Road A native of the Bay Area, Damani Baker is a Brooklyn-based director and filmmaker. His first feature documentary (with co-director Alex Vlack) about the life and music of Bill Withers, “Still Bill,” opened theatrically to critical acclaim in 2009 and was acquired by Netflix, Showtime, and BBC. Previous work includes “Return,” an award-winning film that explores the genius of traditional African medicine. Damani’s career spans documentaries, music videos, museum installations, and advertisements, and he has worked for clients including Rainforest Alliance, Puma, IBM, and Wieden+Kennedy, among others. His current projects include over 10 films for museums in Nigeria and Chattanooga, Tennessee for Ralph Appelbaum Associates, Inc. Damani is a Sundance Fellow and alum of Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 new faces in independent film.” In addition to his work, Damani is a professor in the filmmaki

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. "Black Folks Don't. . . " enters its 4th and final season Sept. 26, and we join creator, Angela Tucker (tuckergurl.com) to talk about her popular series.  https://www.youtube.com/user/BlackFolkDont 2. Darryl V. Jones (Director), Tarell Alvin McCraney's "The Brothers Size" at Theatre Rhinocerous, where he has directed several world and West Coast premieres of new plays, including Xtigone by Nambi Kelley and Follow Me to Nellie’s by Dominiqu

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!                                                             

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. 1. Donald Lacy "Colorstruck" 2016-17 Conversations N'Color Tour begins Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Oakland at Laney College Theatre, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland.  2. Jarrel Phillips, curator, "I Am San Francisco: Black Past and Presence Exhibition, including magazine release party for "Power in Place," the latest issue of "Race, Poverty and Environment" (published by Reimagine!) at City College of San Francisco, 40 Phelan Ave., at the Rpsenberg Library, 3rd floor Atrium & room 305. 3. Cast from the SF Playhouse production of All of What You Love and None of What You Hate: Tristan Cunningham (Gir

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 speak to artists and activists Leroy Moore, poet, and Simone Manda, journalist and publisher, ThisAbility:Disabiliy Awareness Newspaper about their work. Postponed.  Archival: OKA American Living with African Bayaka dir. Lavinia Currier (Oct. 14, 2011); Special with Billy Woodberry Bless Their Little Hearts (Oct. 11, 2012) Music: Zion Trinity "Legba Opening Prayer"; Thao & the Get Down Stay Down "We the Common"; Climbing Poetree "

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 rebroadcast a show first aired, Wed., Sept. 7, 2016. We speak to Pastor Kenny Glasgow and Brother Justice about the Free Alabama Movement, Prison Labor, and the Hunger Strike Work Stoppage, Sept. 9, 2016 to end slavery.                                                             

1. Brother Malik Rahim; Dr. Robert H. King join us to talk about the First Annual Louisiana/Angola Black Panther Party Film Festival Sept. 15, 6 p.m. (Oct. 4), at Ashé Cultural Center in New Orleans, La. King also reports on the FICPFM Conference in Oakland, Sept. 9-11. 2. Souls at Sea founder Regina Hartfield, Michael Campbell, Co-founder, Universal Sailing Club, and Marcellus Butler, owner, Butler's Marina, a black owned marina in Annapolis, MD, join us to talk about the fourth annual commemoration Sept. 17. 3. Frank B. Wilderson III is Professor of African American Studies and Drama at the University of California, Irvine, is featured at BAMPFA at UC Berkeley this weekend, Sept. 17, 5-7 p.m. He will be screening his 2005 film "Reparations . . . Now." UCB is located at 2155 Center St, Berkeley, (510) 642-0808. http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu/ 4. Pastor Kenneth Glasgow, The Ordinary People's Society (TOPS) joins us to talk about the hunger strike, FAM work stoppage called Sept. 9, to end legal slavery.

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 rebroadcast Sept. 7 show which features: Pastor Kenny Glasgow, The Oridinary People's Society (TOPS), Kinetik Justice Amun, Free Alabama Movement co-founder.  1. Pastor Kenneth Glasgow joins us to talk about the work stoppage and fast which begins Sept. 9 to end slavery.  Pastor Glasgow's life is one of redemption.  He currently serves as the Executive Director for The Ordinary People's Society (also known as TOPS).  TOPS is a faith-bas

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. Pastor Kenneth Glasgow joins us to talk about the work stoppage and fast which begins Sept. 9 to end slavery.   Pastor Glasgow's life is one of redemption.  He currently serves as the Executive Director for The Ordinary People's Society (also known as TOPS).  TOPS is a faith-based organization that bridges the gap between the have and have-nots. Pastor Glasgow's direction of TOPS provides rehabilitation to repeat offenders while creating

1. Hackathon Weekend Event Chris Norwood and Stephen Van Heflin Sept. 3-4 in NorCA & SoCAL speak about the first annual live streaming 'We Are Code' Virtual RealityHackathon programming competition between youth teams in Compton, CA (SoCal) and Oakland, CA (NorCal).  Dhat Stone Academy and Bay Area Tutoring Association host: "We Are Code" VR Hackathon | NorCal vs. SoCal | 7-to-12th graders. Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3-4, 2016 | 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in NorCal at:  East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC), 8200 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621.  In SoCal at: NASA Columbia Memorial Space Center (CMSC),  12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242.  2. Wanda Ravernell joins us to talk about the the 3rd Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival, a family friendly celebration of African American traditional food, music and art, Sat., Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m at Mosswood Park,Broadway and  Macarthur Boulevard in Oakland 3. Actor, Dameion Brown as Othello in Marin Shakespeare production through 9/25