I have always been intrigued with Africa. But my interest really peaked when I casually asked a friend, who traveled internationally for work, “which place,... Read More
The Joyce Theater in Manhattan is currently featuring an engaging program of contemporary ballet and modern dance. “Complexions” (the Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company) showcases five contemporary ballet... Read More
Stanley Nelson’s documentaries (Freedom Riders, Jonestown, The Black Press) educate and impress time and again. His latest stirring entry – The Black Panthers: Vanguard of... Read More
Through June 28, 2015 The Castillo Theater 543 West 42nd Street Manhattan Director Woodie King has brought Black activist Amiri Baraka’s final play to the... Read More
The owner of a popular, new Ethiopian restaurant in Harlem, Tsion Café and Bakery, has never forgotten her roots even though she was only four... Read More
The Lopez brothers, NBA centers and twin brothers, reunited at the Barclays Center squaring off in a game that was originally scheduled for January 26th.... Read More
Blue Note Entertainment 131 West 3rd St. Manhattan The saying “gets better with age” certainly applies to the inimitable Dee Dee Bridgewater, Grammy and Tony-award winning jazz... Read More
I recently visited the Brooklyn Museum to view some of the outstanding African/African American-centered exhibits on display, in particular the Kehinde Wiley oils and sculptures... Read More