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!

Today we speak to her Majesty Queen Mother Dowati Desir Hounon Houna II and Yeye Luisah Teis about their spiritual practices and how African Dispora Spirituality is best practice for Diaspora citizen well-being. They are a part of a series of events beginning Wed., March 4, to explore this topic.

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 feature the artist, Chanell Stone, whose work is featured in MoAD's Emerging Artists series. Her work "Natura Negra" closes with a reception and artist panel this weekend, Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit https://www.chanellstone.com/a and https://www.moadsf.org/exhibition/moad-emerging-artists-presents-chanell-stone/

2. We close with an archived interview with the late Oliver Mtukudzi, (1952-2019) Zimbabwean artist, humanitarian

3. Archived interview with Colette Winlock, Execuytive Director, HHREC, who joins us to talk about a magazine the Black Women's Media Project just published on Black Women and Depression. You can pick up a free copy at HHREC offices on 19th and San Pablo Avenue in Oakland. Visit https://www.hhrec.org/black-womens-s-media-wellness-proje

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!

Rebroadcast Cheryl Finley and Liegh Raiford on Blackness & Belonging at BAMPFA in 2019.

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. Colette Winlock, Director, Health and Human Resource Education Center. She joins us to talk about The Black Women's Media and Wellness Project magazine: "Crossing the Invisible Line III: Overcoming Depression."  Visit https://www.hhrec.org/

2. Black Choreographers Festival Here & Now 2020: Raissa Simpson, Jamie Ray Wright, Natalya Shoaf  (rebroadcast)

3. Brother Malcolm's Legacy with Adewale Ige, African studies scholar

4. Mr. Charles Blatcher III, Chairman, National Coalition of Black Veterans Organization, joins us to talk about Brigadier General Charles Young, Buffalo Soldier

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. Black Church Productions rebroadcast

2. Black Choreographers Festival Here & Now 2020: Raissa Simpson, Jamie Ray Wright, Natalya Shoaf

3. Brother TurHa Ak, Community Ready Corps, joins us to talk about Black Solidarity Week, Feb. 17-24, 2020

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. Interview with Elisha Greenwell, Founder, CEO, Black Joy Parade creator, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020

 

2. From the Archives 

3. Black Choreographers Here and Now, Laura Elaine Ellis and Kendra Kimbrough Barnes

4. Mr. Charles Blatcher, III, Chairman, National Coalition of Black Veteran Organization joins us to talk about General Charles Young

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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 speak to Albert Mazibuko about the late Dr. Joseph Shabalala, founder, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Archived from March 2013. 

2. Dean Doris Brown and Dean Kiel join us to talk about Law Day, May 1, and the fundraiser for the big day, Sunday, Feb.16. 

3. We close with Sara Marie Prada and Tami Rossell, two mothers who tell about public school education in Hayward.

1. Bay Area Musicals present The Full Monty Feb. 15-March 15 at SF Victoria Theatre. ALBERT HODGE (Noah Simmons) an Oakland native, joins us to talk about the play and his role. Rescheduled.

2. Dr. Arletha "Angel" Lands-McTair joins us to talk about The Black Church Production presents: "Only Three Fifths Human" at the Flight Deck, Feb. 16 (6 p.m.) and Feb. 22, 2020 (8 p.m.)

3. Skyler Cooper, an actor and writer, known for "Hero Mars" (2013), "The Grey Area" (2018) and the film "Worthy of Survival," joins us to talk about "A One Man Show" at TheatreFirst opening Feb. 15-Mar. 7 at TheatreFirst at its new Berkeley Location.

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!

Today we speak to Adewale Ige, College of Alameda Scholar in Professor Jody Campbell's African Diaspora History class, about Dr. Carter G. Woodson and African American Heritage Month. 

We have a rebroadcast with two-time Grammy winner Todd "Speech" Thomas about the film, 16 Bars: One Jail, One Recording Studio, directed by Sam Bathrick, which opens Fri., Feb. 7- Tues., Feb.13, 2020 in San Francisco at the Four Star. The director will be present Friday at the screening. The film also opens at the Smith Rafael Film Center Feb. 7-13.

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!

Today we have a special broadcast with two-time Grammy Winner Todd "Speech" Thomas and Sam Bathrick, director, of the film, 16 Bars: One Jail, One Recording Studio which opens nationally Fri., Feb. 7, 2020. In San Francisco the Sam will be at the screening at the Four Star.