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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. We open with a conversation with Ramona Africa, MOVE Minister of Communication, Political Prisoner (7 yrs.), and the only adult survivor (11 killed, 5 children) of the bombing of the house on 62nd and Osage Avenue in West Philadelphia 30 years ago, May 13, 1985. We are speaking about the earlier incarceration of nine MOVE members who have served their sentences. Why are they still behind bars? See http://www.freemumia.com/2011/08/help-free-

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 are joined by Regina Y. Evans and Zorina London to talk about National Human Trafficking Awrareness Month and a special evening of theatre, Jan. 10-11, 2 p.m. at Berkeley Black Repretory Group Theatre. Monday, Jan. 11, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Visit http://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/human-trafficking Ms. Evans's play, "52 Letters" is a one-woman poetic stage play, written, performed and directed by this

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 an interview with cast from Multi-Ethnic's production of Jitney (August 2014). 2. Directed by Ayodele Nzinga, Ph.D., we are joined by the cast for Radio Golf: Venus Morris (Mame Wilks); Koran Streets (Roosevelt Hicks); Pierre Scott (Sterling Johnson); Adimu Madyun (Elder Joseph Barlow); the final play in the ten-play, Centennial Cycle. Radio Golf is up at the Flight Deck, 1540 Broadway, in Oakland, Shows at 8:00pm Fridays an

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. This morning we speak to Mama Pam Williams, Council of Elders, about Wo'se Community of the Sacred African Way Spiritual Center located at 8924 Holly Street, Oakland, CA, (510)  which is having its 35th Anniversary celebration this weekend. 2. Our next guest is Dr. Sekham Heka Maat Ra of KRST Unity Center in Los Angeles. He is going to be speaking with Professor Manu Ampim, Sat., Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the topic: "Maat: Ancie

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. Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu, speaks about her 4th Annual "Go Tell It: A Harriett Tubman Christmas Story." Visit http://www.gotellit.info/ 2. Pope Flyne, Ghanaian Music, Educator speaks to us about his One-Man Orchestra featuring classic Hi-Life, Reggae at Miliki Restaurant, 3725 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 3. Yvonne Cobbs, Musical Director, LHT's Soulful Christmas: A Gospel Holiday Concert, continues Dec. 18 through Dec. 24. Visit lhtsf.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. Interview with Peabo Bryson, The 22nd Annual Colors of Christmas with the San Francisco Symphony, Dec. 14-15, 2015. Music: Brian Stokes Mitchell's Stars; Colors of Christmas album selections  

1. Adrian Williams, Executive Dir., The Village Project, which will present its 10th annual Kwanzaa celebration throughout San Francisco, with seven days of community events starting on Dec. 26th, running through January 1st.  The seven day celebration will open at the Museum of the African Diaspora at noon on Friday, December 26th, and continue with an evening celebration at the African American Arts and Culture complex at 7 p.m. The closing celebration will take place at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church on Friday, Jan.1st, 6 pm, with Tia Carroll crooning some down home blues. 415-424-2980, www.thevillageprojectsf.org, www.kwanzaasanfrancisco.com 2. Kheven LaGrone & Artists, Tomye Neal-Madison, William Rhodes, Michael Ross, join us to talk about the exhibit: "I Am San Francisco: (Re)Collecting the Home of Native Black San Franciscans" at the San Francisco Main Library, African American Center, Dec. 12, 2-4 Artist Talks. http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1022007301 3. Dr. Ayodele Nzinga and cast join us to 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! From the Archives: 1. Dr. Clarence Jones reflects on Martin King at 86 years old (Jan. 2015). 2. Taiwo Kujichagulia-Seitu's "Go Tell It" (2012). 3. Della Reese (Feb. 8, 2012)

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. 1. This morning we speak to Mama Pam Williams, Council of Elders, about Wo'se Community Spiritual Center located at 8924 Holly Street, Oakland, CA, (510)  which is having its 35th Anniversary celebration this weekend. Visit http://wosecommunity.org/ 2. Our next guest is Dr. Sekham Heka Maat Ra of KRST Unity Center in Los Angeles. He is going to be speaking with Professor Manu Ampim, Sat., Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the topic: "Maat

1. This morning we speak to Mama Pam Williams, Council of Elders, about Wo'se Community of the Sacred African Way Spiritual Center located at 8924 Holly Street, Oakland, CA, (510)  which is having its 35th Anniversary celebration this weekend. 2. Our next guest is Dr. Sekham Heka Maat Ra of KRST Unity Center in Los Angeles. He is going to be speaking with Professor Manu Ampim, Sat., Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the topic: "Maat: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Strategy. The talk is at the Golden Gate Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5606 San Pablo Ave., in Oakland. Professor Sekhem is a disciple of Stokely Carmichael aka Kwame Toure and has been working over the last 35 years as a teacher of history, organizer and labor lawyer, championing the rights and dignity of the working class. Professor Sekhem is presently Executive Director of the Black Employees Association, a labor Union, and instructor of African Spiritual Science at KRST Unity Center. He is also the Director of the Sunday and Friday

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. Andrew I. Wilson, multimedia artist, joins us to talk about his new work, The Colored Museum, opens at the Omni Gallery at Impact Hub Oakland. It opens Friday, Dec. 4, 6:30-10 p.m. with an Artist Performance at 8:30 p.m. Visit aiwart.com 2. Nimely V. Napla, master drummer, craftsman, costume designer, choerographer and former director of the Libemian National Cultural Troupe, joins us to talk about Diamano Coura's 40th Anniversary Sekelati

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. Mama Naasira Ageela & Dr. Gregory Joe Bledsoe, authors, Spicy Tasty Vegan Cuisine: An Informative Health Guide for the Melaninated (People of Color) 2. Norman Gee, Oakland Public Theatre, speaks on theatre with incarcerated youth re: Peralta Hacienda Historic House Museum's "Home and Away: Oakland, CA Prisons and the Geography of the Heart" 3. Shakespeare Goes to War with Jesse F. Vaughn (actor); John Fisher (playwright, actor, di

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. Gregory Pardlo, Pulitzer Prize winning poet (2015) for his collection, Digest. 2. Elita Tewelde, executive producer, Walk All Night: Drum Beat Journey, with co-Director & Producer Mallory Sohmer. 3. Taeva Shefler, attorney, Director of Legal Visits, VP, CA Prison Focus; with Matthew Gossage, Dir, Breaking the Box. 4. Sistah Iminah, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer  

1.Interdisciplinary artist Lindsay C. Harris was born in Southern California in 1986 and raised in Santa Fe, NM.  Receiving her B.A. in Africana Studies & Art from Vassar College and M.A. in Arts Politics from NYU, she is an arts educator, writer, critical thinker, cultural worker, comedian, designer, and performer. Her Evoking the Mulatto is a multiplatform narrative and visual art project examining black mixed identity in the 21st century,  culminates Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 pm in a screening of all four episodes of Evoking the Mulatto followed by a panel discussion featuring Harris, a project interviewee, and New School Director of Office of Civic Engagement and Social Justice Judy Pryor-Ramirez at the YouTube Space NY. The panel will be moderated by cultural programmer and arts administrator Maura Cuffie. The event will be live streamed on NBPC’s YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/user/NBPC 2. Malik Seneferu, internationally renowned artist, joins us to talk about "Home Coming," his current exhib

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 forbearers. 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. American Black Beauty Doll Artisticians join us to talk about their show and sale, Nov. 14, 2015. 2. Julia Tsitsi Chigamba & Chinyakare with DeLisa (company member) speak about the ceremonies of the Shona people in Zimbabwe. The company is at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Center tonight, 11/13, 9 pm. Her dances reflect the traditional music and dance from Shona, Ndebele and other tribal groups from Southern Africa. http://www.chinyakare.

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 forbearers. 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 will be speaking to two veterans, Mark G, activist, poet, father and member of All of Us or None and Gary Hollis, business man, father and mentor, about the serving time in the armed forces and also about the synergy between the Military Industrial Complex and the Prison Industrial Complex. We close with an interview with artist, Francesca Blanchard about her first album: “DeuxVisions" http://www.francescablanchard.com/about/ France

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. Ann Chinn, Executive Director, Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project (http://www.middlepassageproject.org/) 2. Poets Bonnie Wai-Lee Kwong & Victor Mavedzenge join us to talk about the inaugural, Boundaries without Bars, Free for All/ Freedom for Some: First Saturday Poetry Reading at the Oakland Main Library, 1-2:30 PM, in the Brad Walters Community Room, 125 14th Street 3. Musical Interlude with Bily Harper's Knowlege o

1. Byb Chanel Bibene, director, Kiadanda Dance Theater, joins us to talk about his latest work, "Oyo Biso-Spirits of the Garden at EastSide Arts Theatre, Nov. 7-8, 8 p.m. Oyo is a part of Nava Dance Theatre, the theme: Artists in Reponse to State Violence and Gentrification.  Bibene is a choreographer and performer working in theater and contemporary dance. His work often includes a sense of actual place and/or performed on location. An excerpted Oyo premiered, Sept. 2015, as a part of SF Trolley Dances. Bibene says the Nava version has the same vocabulary, with different music, added poetry and another dancer.  It is going to be interesting to see how the work is adapted and expanded to fit an enclosed space. How does one's garden grow philosophically when the plain is disappeared or evaporating or just too small to hold the concept? In San Francisco, the setting was a large community garden smack in the middle of Bayview Hunter's Point, (Third & Palou), the corner a busy thoroughfare. Yet, when we s

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. Poetic Justice Project: Deborah Tobola, Artistic Director; Leonard Flippin, Director; Tina Grace, Playwright, join us to speak about Wizard of Grey Bar Hotel performance Nov. 7-8 weekend. 2. Cast & Director for Benicia Old Town Theatre Group's production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running through Nov. 7: Terrence Tyrie Ivory (dir), Chelsea Bearce (Risa), Obdulio Butler (Holloway), Trevor Lawrence (West), George Simmons (Wolf). Visit

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 Friday, October 23, show featuring cast and co-director of African American Shakespeare Company's Romeo and Juliet in San Francisco. Also on that show was Kim Nalley speaking about her latest project, Blues People.