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! 

1. Milan R. Balinton, Executive Director, African American Community Service Agency (AACSA) Est. 1978 joins us to talk about its 40th Anniversary Gala this Sat., Oct. 6, 2018.http://www.sjaacsa.com/

2. Alice Aida Ayers, It's Me I'm Looking For, one woman show comes to Regina's Door in Oakland tomorrow night. http://aidaayers.blogspot.com/2018/03/its-me-im-runnig-from.html

3. Nijla Mu'min, dir. JINN for Matatu Film Festival tonight at the Grand Lake Theatre, 7 p.m. She is joined by Maria Judice (director) nijlamumin.com 

MATATU 2018 Fall Calendar

Saul Williams + The Third Part of the Third Measure - 9.27 Link / Melaku Belay & Fendika + Ethiopiques Film - 10.6 Link / Five FIngers for Marseilles - 10.13 Link / Félicité - 10.20 Link JINN 10.03 Link

8 AM LSPC@ 40; AOUON @15 Gala, Wed., Oct. 3, 6-9 pm prisonerswithchildren.org

Vonya Quarles, A native Californian, lives in Corona CA.  She is practicing Attorney and co-founder of Starting Over, Inc., a transitional living and reentry service provider. A WKKF Fellow and member of All of US or NONE, she works on criminal justice issues that impact her community. Ms. Quarles hosts Prop 47 events and provides pro-bono post-conviction relief which includes Prop 47.  Ms. Quarles is a woman that has been incarcerated as a youth, and as an adult. Like many other African American women, she has far too many loved ones behind the walls.

2. In her one woman show, "It’s Me I’m Running From," Alice Aida Ayers names and shames the horrors, makes you laugh at human foibles, marvel at her resilience, and be inspired by her courage. Performances are Sept. 29 in Sacramento & Oct. 4. in Oakland. Visit http://aidaayers.blogspot.com/2018/03/its-me-im-runnig-from.html

3. Sept. 26 was Marcus Gardley Day in the City of Oakland. Sept. 26 is also the return of the Cal Shakes production of his "black odyssey," Sept. 26-Oct. 7 http://www.calshakes.org/

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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! 

Today is my daughter TaSin Sabir's birthday. We rebroadcast an interview from 7/9/2014 where she shares the recent publication of her second collection of photos, Madagascar Made.

We close with a rebroadcast of the 5/11/2012 tribute to the Black Mother.

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 is what would have been the 77th birthday of Comrade George Lester Jackson (Sept. 23, 1941-August 21, 1971, one of the architects of the Prison Movement.

We open with a song composed by Bob Dylan, followed by a special program on the 30th Anniversary of Comrade George's murder at San Quentin. For this and other programs: https://search.freedomarchives.org/search.php?s=%22George+Jackson%22

We conclude with the rebroadcast an interview with Black August historian Kumasi.

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. Joanna Haigood, "Picture Bayview Hunters Point," at the Bayview Opera House "The Ruth", 4705 Third Street (Oakdale and Newcomb), Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 11-14 and 18-21, 2018, 8 PM. Visit zaccho.org for tickets (150 spots per show). Call in your dream for the Bayview Community: 628-333-5063

Since 1979 Joanna has been creating work that uses natural, architectural and cultural environments as points of departure for movement exploration and narrative. Her stages have included grain terminals, a clock tower, the pope’s palace, military forts, and a mile of urban neighborhood streets in the South Bronx. Her work has been commissioned by many arts institutions. Joanna has had the privilege to mentor many extraordinary young artists internationally at the National École des Arts du Cirque in France, the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in England, Spelman College, the Institute for Diversity in the Arts at Stanford University, the San Francisco Circus Center and at Zaccho Studio.

 

2. 40th Anniversary of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC). Founder, Ellen Barry and Executive Director, Dorsey Nunn, share its history. LSPC Gala is Oct. 3, 2018, 6-9 PM in Oakland at the Scottish Rite Center. Visit prisonerswithchildren.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. Sgt. Yulanda Williams, President, Officers for Justice, joins us to talk about the Gala, Sat., Sept. 29 celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Visit http://officersforjustice.org/events.html

2.  In her one woman show, "It’s Me I’m Running From," Alice Aida Ayers names and shames the horrors, makes you laugh at human foibles, marvel at her resilience, and be inspired by her courage.Performances are Sept. 29 in Sacramento & Oct. 4. in Oakland. Visit itsmeimrunningfrom.godaddysites.com

3. Liza J. Rankow, OneLife Institute, Founder & Spiritual Co-Director, Desert Rose join us to speak about TAKING THE ARROW OUT OF THE HEART

An Evening with Alice Walker & Desert Rose on World Peace Day at First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison: https://www.onelifeinstitute.org/workshops-events

4. Gayle Madyun and Ayodele N'Zinga join us to talk about Protection Shields: the exhibit at Oakstop, play opening this weekend at The Flight Deck and workshop at OneLife Institute Oct. 6, film available at protectionshields.net

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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. Judy Juanita, Homeage to the Black Arts Movement: A Handbook, joins us to talk about her reading and panel discussion at African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland, this Sat., Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m. on the Black Arts Movement and the 50th Anniversary of the School of Ethnic Studies at SFSU.

2. Wanda Ravernell, Ominra Institute, joins us to talk about the 5th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival on the front lawn at Oakland Technical High School.It's free.

3. Rev. Liza Rankow, co-founder, One Life Institute, joins us to talk about Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart: An Evening with Alice Walker & Desert Rose at First Congregational Church of Oakland, Friday, September 21, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m., 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland. For tickets visit: www.onelifeinstitute.org/workshops-events

Founded in 1999 by world music composer, Lynne Holmes, Desert Rose is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is widely regarded as leading composers, producers and performers of Universal Sacred World Music. In 2005 Lynne Holmes teamed up with her life partner, Yusuf Ganief, and started an exciting journey through diverse cultures and faith groups from Sufism, Gregorian Chanting to ancient languages including Aramaic, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hebrew and Gurmukhi. Visit https://www.desertrosemusic.co.za/

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. Judy Juanita, Homeage to the Black Arts Movement: A Handbook, joins us to talk about her reading and panel discussion at African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland, this Sat., Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m. on the Black Arts Movement and the 50th Anniversary of the School of Ethnic Studies.

2. Wanda Ravernell, Ominra Institute, joins us to talk about the 5th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival on the front lawn at Oakland Technical High School. It is a free event.

3. Rev. Liza Rankow, co-founder, One Life Institute, joins us to talk about Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart: An Evening with Alice Walker & Desert Rose at First Congregational Church of Oakland, Friday, September 21, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m., 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland. For tickets visit: https://www.onelifeinstitute.org/workshops-events

Founded in 1999 by world music composer, Lynne Holmes, Desert Rose is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is widely regarded as leading composers, producers and performers of Universal Sacred World Music. In 2005 Lynne Holmes teamed up with her life partner, Yusuf Ganief, and started an exciting journey through diverse cultures and faith groups from Sufism, Gregorian Chanting to ancient languages including Aramaic, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hebrew and Gurmukhi. Visit https://www.desertrosemusic.co.za/

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1. This morning we speak to organizers of the Global Simultaneous Libation for the Ancestors Saturday, June 14, 2014, 9 AM Pacific Time, 12 noon Eastern Time. Osei Terry R. Chandler, co-founder of the Charleston, SC, Remembrance with Deborah Wright, Helen Phillips or “Salako”, libation pourer. Chadra Pittman Walke, Hampton, Virginia; Jerrie Spruce, Hampton, Virginia; Brother Osakumi Jackson, Georgetown, South Carolina.

2. Michael Gene Sullivan, playwright, actor, director, joins us to talk about his new work, based on another 9/11 story: fugitive/slave/act

3. Tangela Large (Ruby) and Tyee Tilghman (Cecil), cast from pen/man/ship, Christina Anderson’s World Premiere at The Magic Theatre.

4. Regina E. Mason, Oakland native, is the great-great-great granddaughter of pioneering autobiographer William Grimes who wrote the first fugitive slave narrative in America, Life of William Grimes, the Runaway Slave. She is joined by Oakland veteran actor, director, playwright, Michael Lange.

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! 

From the Archives: August 10, 2016

The Black Woman Is God, Deaf Dance Festival, Bay Area Ariel Dance Festival