LL Cool Jay’s Bearing Gifts and Holiday Cheer
LL Cool Jay is not forgetting about his roots: He’s bearing gifts and holiday cheer in his Hollis, Queens childhood community.... Read More
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Violinist Damien Escobar and Purple Rain
Damien Escobar’s violin “Purple Rain” salute to Prince.... Read More
What is Organic to Gregory Porter
Gregory Porter often talked in terms of his music being “organic.” This reporter couldn’t and wouldn’t let him escape without a full explanation of what he meant by that term.... Read More
With sorrow Gwen Ifill, Journalist
Gwendolyn L. "Gwen" Ifill was American journalist, television newscaster, and author. She was the Moderator and Managing Editor of Washington Week and co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS.... Read More
It’s Bothering Me, But I Can Cope
Today, I found myself feeling unsettled as I thought about President-elect Donald Trump and how much sadness and anxiety his election has brought into many of our lives. As an African-American, I take it personal that a large segment of the United States of America citizenry think that they are justified in denying me and my fellow African Americans the right to live out our lives in the same manner they aspire to. Without conscience, they continue to disregard how much blood, sweat and tears we have endured, and, continue to endure to this day.... Read More
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson on Black Lives Matter
A breath of fresh air: I did not see or hear about Randall Stephenson, AT&T CEO's speech on "Black Lives Matter". If you haven't read what he's said or seen the speech then I suggest you look at Thousands Of Employees Erupt In Support of CEO After Powerful Speech About Black Lives Matter (VIDEO).... Read More
Shahin Norvasli Jazz Pianist protégé of Ahmad Jamal
[embedyt] I reflect on gaining wisdom or insight on anything, I can't help but think of the many heralded teachers and noble masters of their crafts who really know and knew what they are and were talking about in any given situation or manner of discourse. The sagacity of these heroes and sheroes is priceless and beyond challenge. That reality hits close to home when I think of assessing the cognitive acumen of the musical legends of a favorite listening art form which is the entertaining landscape called jazz.... Read More
You definitely know jewelry designer Sandy Baker
If you do not know her name, you definitely know her work. Designer, Sandy Baker has had a long and illustrious career working in fine jewelry, with her iconic designs leaving an indelible mark on the industry itself, and beyond. Among her many achievements, Sandy’s work is included in the Design Archives of the Smithsonian.... Read More