DTE Proudly Presents Alexander Zonjic's 6th Annual Shoreline Jazz Festival Heritage Landing, Muskegon, WI August 22, 24 & 25, 2019 … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Shoreline Jazz Festival coming on August 22, 24 and 25
Arts and Entertainment
Ko-Thi Dance Company presents JUBA-LEE!
Milwaukee’s own Ko-Thi Dance Company has reached an incredible milestone in 2019. This veritable artistic gem, Milwaukee’s ‘best kept secret’, celebrates 50 years! Always working to build community while addressing the challenges of our community through dance and the arts, this ensemble, founded and led by Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, has literally reached thousands of … [Read more...] about Ko-Thi Dance Company presents JUBA-LEE!
Colson Whitehead on the ‘incredible evil’ of the real school that inspired ‘Nickel Boys’ – the true story about black youth
By Carolyn Kellogg Two miles north of Interstate 10, a cool breeze ruffles the overgrown grass around the Dozier School for Boys. This is 2,200 miles east of Santa Monica, in Marianna, FL, where the air is filled with humidity. Grasshoppers sing and a jay swoops by, bright blue. The scattered buildings are picturesquely losing paint, an Instagram idyll, were it not for … [Read more...] about Colson Whitehead on the ‘incredible evil’ of the real school that inspired ‘Nickel Boys’ – the true story about black youth
Local actor has special screening of new movie for family and friends
On Monday, June 10, 2019, Shiloh Tabernacle United Holy Church of America, Inc., hosted a special showing the new movie, "Play The Flute," at the Landmark Downer Theater, 2589 N. Downer Ave. The reason for the special showing was former church member, Ken Ivy, is making his major motion picture debut in the film. "Play the Flute" is about a youth pastor who tries to motivate … [Read more...] about Local actor has special screening of new movie for family and friends
“Martin Luther King, Jr.: Voice for Equality!” by James Buckley, Jr. and YouNeek Studios
The heroes in comic books arrive in fancy costumes. Their heads are ringed by bubbles that say things like “POW!” and “ZOOM!” and that’s when bad guys fall like dead twigs from a tree. BAM! All the heroes in comic books are super-powerful and mighty but here’s the thing: as you’ll see in the new book “Martin Luther King, Jr.: Voice for Equality!” by James Buckley, Jr. and … [Read more...] about “Martin Luther King, Jr.: Voice for Equality!” by James Buckley, Jr. and YouNeek Studios
John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz n the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51. The director, who had been in a coma since suffering the stroke on April 17, died Monday, April 29, 2019, his family told CNN in a statement. "John passed away peacefully, … [Read more...] about John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ director, is dead at 51
‘We Are the Drum 2019’ celebrates Black History
On Friday, February 15, 2019, CAPITA Productions presented its highly anticipated show "We Are The Drum" at Marshall High School auditorium. "We Are the Drum" is an educational, entertaining, high-energy, professionally produced show using powerful singing, poetry, dance and inspiration that celebrates 400 years of our people’s rich African American heritage, history and … [Read more...] about ‘We Are the Drum 2019’ celebrates Black History
Celebrating Black women writers: Toni Morrison
As we continue to feature African American female writers, this week we showcase Toni Morrison. Morrison is one of most beloved female writers in American history. She has exceptional creative energy for examining the life of African American women and the black experience. I have a few of her books in my home library. Here are a few books; I would like to recommend. Beloved, … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black women writers: Toni Morrison
Oscars: women, people of color triumph on night of firsts (and seconds)
Oscar Sunday marked a night of important firsts — and seconds — for diverse artists and filmmakers and their Hollywood contributions. The 2019 telecast started making history almost immediately. After Regina King accepted best supporting actress for If Beale Street Could Talk, Ruth E. Carter became the first African American woman to ever win best costume design, for her … [Read more...] about Oscars: women, people of color triumph on night of firsts (and seconds)
Jim Crow Effects: Open Wounds in Need of Healing
Special event set for March 2, 2019, 4:00 - 6:30 pm, at King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio of African Diaspora Culture, 2767 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive The residual effects of Jim Crow laws are still current in our society today--- even in Milwaukee. We see them in education, housing, the legal system and other areas, resulting in pain and suffering. The entire … [Read more...] about Jim Crow Effects: Open Wounds in Need of Healing