Wanda's Picks

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

Join us at 9 AM this morning for a wonderful conversation with Ameha Molla and Rajal Pitroda, San Francisco filmmakers who won BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA’S PITCHBLACK for their documentary feature "Higher 15", which tells the story of Molla’s uncle, Kiflu Ketema, a former Ethiopian revolutionary turned lead witness in an FBI investigation against his murderous prison guard in war-torn Addis Ababa.

Our next guest is Cherilyn Parsons, Executive Director and Founder of the Bay Area Book Festival starting May 1. There is a free special tribute to Lawrence Ferlinghetti this evening 5:30-6:30 PM PT

We close with a rebroadcast of an interview with Dawn Monique Williams Associate Director, Aurora Theatre's production of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" (adapted by Lydia R. Diamond). Michael J. Asberry (actor) joins Dawn Monique.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

We rebroadcast April 14, 2021 show which featured ADRSA founder, Iya Funlayo, who tells us about the 9th Annual Conference which is happening right now, 4/23-25, 2021.

Register:http://www.adrsa.org/conference.php

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Troy Williams, Communications Manager with Legal Services for Prisoners With Children (LSPC).  He joins us to talk about the film Racially Charged: America's Misdemeanor Problem tonight, 5 PM PT/8 PM ET. 

2. Jeronimo Aguilar - An LSPC 2021 Ronald Elder Freeman Policy Fellow, joins us to talk about the 9th Annual Quest for Democracy, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. 

3. Chris Metzler serves as Associate Director of Programming for DocFest and Jeff Ross, curate of Livable Planet Film Festival by SFIndie Fest 4/22-5/2.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Rob Kenner, author, THE MARATHON DON’T STOP: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle 

2. Jasmine Milan Williams (Pecola/Maureen) returns to Aurora for The Bluest Eye radio play (through May 21) after appearing in Bull In A China Shop (2019). Her recent work includes: Utopia (Cutting Ball Theater), The New Normal (By Ashley Smiley), Inked Baby by Christina Anderson (Crowded Fire Theater Company) and The Last Sermon of Sister Imani (Theater First). Companies she has shared space with include:Campo Santo (Family/Company Member), Theater First, Those Women Production Company,

African American Shakespeare Company,and New Conservatory Theater Company.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Iya Funlayo E. Wood-Menzies, Ph.D. joins us to talk about the African and Disaporic Religious Studies Association (ADRSA) 2021 conference next weekend, April 23-24, "Raising the Dead." 

http://www.adrsa.org/conference.php

2. Andrew Saito, Michael Gene Sullivan joins us to talk about Br'er Peach at AlterTheater which opens April 17. 

3. Makeda Esi joins us to talk about love, poetry and recovery

4. The Bluest Eye Conversation with Sam Jackson (Frieda/Darlene) and Cathleen Riddley (Mama/Mrs Breedlove) continues re: radio show at Aurora theatre April 9-May 21, 2021. Visit auroratheatre.org 510-843-4822

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Br'er Peach by Andrew Saito, a radio play in three podcast episodes, April 17 is the digital launch party (free event) and fundraiser. Episodes play April 18-May 10. Visit altertheater.org/peach or call (415) 454-2787. 

2. Kelley Kali's, Oscar & DGA winner & Deon Cole's (Black-ish) critiaclly lauded indie feature, "I'm Fine (Thanks for asking)" set for SFIFF opening today, Fri., Apr. 9. 

3. Dawn Monique Williams, Aurora Theatre Associate Artistic Director, and director of The Bluest Eye, adapted from Toni Morrison's novel by playwright Lydia R. Diamond for stage and (audio drama) joins actor Michael Asberry to talk about the new production opening April 9-May 21. Visit auroratheatre.org or call (510) 843-4822. Discount code: BluestCNC50

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. Marquesha Babers, poet, That Girl; [email protected] @LadyLyrics

2. Tiny Garcia & Leroy Franklin Moore Jr., Poor News Network events: 1pm April 8th Humble Tree Planting Ceremony Honoring Revolutionary Poverty/Disability Skola Sheroes -Kiilu Nyasha,(Angel-versary of Kiilu coming up april 10th) Barbra Brust and Gerry Ambrose at Homefulness.

3. KELLEY KALI's, Oscar & DGA winner & DEON COLE's (Black-ish) critically lauded indie feature, "I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking)" set for SFIFF opening day, Apr. 9th for steaming.

4. Rebecca Haley Clark and Cree Noble join us to talk about Hindsight 2020, April 9-17.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

We rebroadcast a show which includes an interview with Michelle Browder and researcher, J.C. Hallman, about the Mothers of Gynecology Monument currently in SF at the Boxshop, 951 Hudson, SF, 94124, Sunday, April 4, 10 AM-11 AM. There will be Libations and Prayers and a Tour of the shop. Visit https://www.anarchalucybetsey.org/

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. We rebroadcast an interview with Margo Hall, Artistic Director, first woman Artistic Director of Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. Ms. Hall shares stories of LHT coproduction with SF Playhouse up through April 3, Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s [hieroglyph].

2. We close with another interview with Margo from 2013 when she speaks about her play, BeBopBaby.

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 

1. We play the audio from an interview with Margo Hall (3/12), Artistic Director, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, and director of the new play [hieroglyph] by Erika Dickerson-Despenza

For tickets to the co-production through 4/3 visit: San Francisco Playhouse and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre or call: (415) 677-9596.

 

Involuntarily displaced in Chicago two months post-Katrina, 13-year-old Davis wrestles with the cultural landscape of a new city and school community while secretly coping with the PTSD of an assault at the Superdome. With her mother still in New Orleans committed to the fight for Black land ownership and her father committed to starting a new life in the Midwest, divorce threatens to further separate a family already torn apart. Will Davis be left hanging in the balance? [hieroglyph] traverses the intersection of environmental racism, sexual violence, and displacement, examining the psychological effects of a state-sanctioned man-made disaster on the most vulnerable members of the Katrina diaspora.