Moderating A Long, Long Way Conversation on Race and Film
Once again, it’s time to dance, sing-a-long and savor black music. And you’ll have a whole month to do it. Dating back to the late 1970s, music industry insiders Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright and Dyana Williams came up with the idea to set aside one month to honor the cultural importance and influence of black…
Last year in early June, the world lost a champ. Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died, leaving behind a legacy of athletic superiority, political commitment, controversy and humor. In honor of Ali’s life, below you’ll find a link to a sample of the audiobook version of Ali’s 1975 autobiography, The Greatest: My Own Story. …
Curious about how you might travel back in time – virtually? If so, you should check out Time Machine: Bronzeville Between the World Wars, an exciting new project proposed by Chicago-born brothers Phillip Malloy Jones and Donald Brooks Jones through their company, Alchemy Media Publishing. This project’s proposed immersive digital app will allow viewers to…
Every calendar month, regardless of the year, decade or century, shepherds in its own joyous and heart-wrenching moments. September is no exception. This month regularly calls to children and adults of all ages to start or settle into a new school year. Its Labor Day marks the unofficial end to relaxed summer living and the…
Here’s wishing you a healthy, prosperous and fulfilling New Year! And please enjoy the following article about the quest to find and save African American archival radio materials. http://www.aaihs.org/the-race-to-preserve-african-american-radio/
Happy Black History Month! You might recognize the faces of the many African American actors pictured here who brought the fictional stories of Space (and Deep Space) travel to life in the long standing Star Trek franchise. May you boldly explore the mulitlayered universe of the often groundbreaking accomplishments and history of Black Americans this…