Alma Vessells John the quintessential community Queen Mother
Alma Vessells John, revered in the Harlem community as “Sister John”, was born on September 27, 1906, and grew up in South Philadelphia in a... Read More
Ronald Bunn
Publisher/Editor
As we close out our February issue, I find myself reflecting on the topics our Routes’ writers and photographers have shared. A recurring theme in... Read More
Futurism or more specifically AfroFuturism?
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Finding a way forward As I’ve worked with the Routes‘ team to put the February edition together. I’ve found myself encountering a recurring theme “futurism”... Read More
“The Forty Year Old Version” and “The Jenkins Family Christmas”
Hollywood films are not my first viewing choice; they tend to be too violent, race baiters and in many cases superficial. I don’t claim to... Read More
Birthday Greetings to The Chairman Percy Sutton
🍾Percy Sutton, born November 24, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas, was a notable lawyer, politician, a member of the New York State Assembly (1965-1966) and Borough... Read More
Happy Birthday Gloria The Matrix’s Oracle Foster
🎂Gloria Foster, born November 15, 1933 in Chicago,Illinois was a stage, television and film actress. She was well known for her off Broadway roles Where she... Read More
The Bells for Baby Washington’s Birthday
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🎂Baby Washington, (aka Justine Washington) born November 13, 1940 in Bamberg, South Carolina — but was raised in Harlem, New York. She is one of... Read More
Happy Birthday Tell Your Own Story Benny Andrews
🎂Benny Andrews, born November 13, 1930 in rural Plainview, Georgia, was a painter, collagist, educator and activist. From his early childhood poverty years in Plainview, Georgia, Andrews,... Read More