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. Dr. Gail Myers, dir., Farms to Grow, Inc., and Missionary, Anna Marie Carter, "the Seed Lady of Watts," join us to talk about: Circling Back: Honoring Dr. George Washington Carver, Friday, October 13, 6-8 at AAMLO. 

2. Donald Lacy, dir., "Hidden Treasure." debuts tonight at Grand Lake Theatre (10.4, 7 p.m.)

3. Actors Tara Pacheco (Sally Hemings), William Hodgson (James Hemings) in Thomas and Sally by Thomas Bradshaw at Marin Theatre Company, marintheatre.org

4. Lewis Jordan, composer, musician, joins us to talk about, this is where i came in. . . .his new work which is creatively autobiographical. He is joined by poet, artivist and SFSU Mazza Writer-in-Residence, Tongo Eisen-Martin, whose latest work is Heaven Is All Goodbyes Pocket Books (2017). Tongo is collaborating with Jordan on his EastSide Arts CD Release event, Oct. 20. Visit lewisjordan.com

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. Stephanie Cannizzo, who is the curator of the exhibition's BAMPFA presentation: Gordon Parks, The Making of An Argument which opened Sept. 27

2. Poets From West Oakland to West Africa Project: Karla Brundage, Sandra Makeda Hooper, Marcus Lorenzo Penn, MD

3. Miguel Zenon joins us to talk about a fundraiser for Puerto Rico, Oct. 8, 1-4 at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley

4. The Legend of Pink rebroadcast

1. Leroy F. Moore, joins us to talk about his Black Disabled Art History 101 Children's Book Release, Thursday, September 28, 12:30-2:30 p.m., University of San Francisco, Lone Mountain 100, Handerly Room.

2. Marvin X, poet, scholar joins us to talk about his concert/fundraiser: Walk in the Light Tour, Sat., Sept. 30, 8 p.m., at Black Rep in Berkeley

3. Cheryl Fabio, director, EVOLUTIONARY BLUES … WEST OAKLAND’S MUSIC LEGACYdebuts tonight at the Grand Lake Theatre, 7-8:30 p.m.

4. Kheven La Grone, playwright, AeJay Mitchell, director of The Legend of Pink, which opens the 2017-18 Season for Theatre Rhinocerous, closes this weekend with performances: 9/27-30 at the Gateway Theatre in San Francisco (formerly Eureka) There is a talk with the playwright 

5. Johanna Brown and Ms. Billie Cooper join the playwright to talk about the historic period referenced in the work.

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!

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!

8:30 AM – Cheryl Fabio, director, Evolution of the Blues: West Oakland's Musical Legacy

9 AM Sherri Young, dir. A Midsummer’s Night Dream Taub Center Atrium

9:30 AM  Rebroadcast Raissa Simpson and Halifu Osumare;

4. SF Fringe 2017 Artists:

Michael Washington Brown of BLACK!

Dazié Grego-Sykes of Nigga-Roo

8:00 AM – We are joined by 2017 Heritage Keepers Honoree: Dr. Bisola Marignay, Educator, Writer, and Leader, Self-Healing with Negro Spirituals Workshops and Dr. Lynne Morrow, Educator and Choral Director, The Pacific Edge Voices and Oakland Symphony Chorus and Friends of the Negro Spirituals co-founder, Ms. Lyvonne Chrisman. The award ceremony ( a free event) is Sat., Sept. 16,1-4 p.m. at the San Francisco Main Library (Koret Auditorium), 100 Larkin Street.

 

2.  Professor Stephen Best of UC Berkeley's English Department, who was instrumental in developing the James Baldwin film series at BAMPFA (9/14-11/16) joins us. 

 

3. Peter Nicks, The Force, his new film which goes deep inside an embattled urban police department struggling to rebuild trust in one of America's most violent cities at a powerkeg moment in American policing. The Force opens today, Sept. 15 at the Grand Lake theatre in Oakland, and Landmark Embarcadero in SF and Landmark CA in Berkeley. Visit theforcefilm.com

 

3.  Shakti Butler, Executive Director, World-Trust, is a multiracial African-American woman (African, Arawak Indian, and Russian-Jewish) whose work as a creative and visionary bridge builder has challenged and inspired learning for over two decades. She is the producer and director of groundbreaking documentaries including The Way Home, Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible, and Light in the Shadows, Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity uses story, theater and music to illuminate the larger frame of structural/systemic racial inequity. She joins us to talk about her latest film: Healing Justice with a world premiere Sat., Sept. 16, at the First Congregational Church of Christ, 2501 Harrison Street in Oakland.

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. Patricia Nunley, Ph.D.—ABPsi, joins us to talk about "the Political Climate and How it is Effecting Our World." The onversation which is centered in the concept of Nommo from the Dogon in Mali, is at the West Oakalnd Boys and Girls Club, 3233 Market Street, Oakland. It is a free event. 

2. Kheven La Grone, playwright, AeJay Mitchell, director of The Legend of Pink, which opens the 2017-18 Season for Theatre Rhinocerous, previews 9/13-9/16 matinee at 3 p.m. Opening night is this Sat., evening at 8 p.m.  Learn more at www.TheRhino.org.

3. Johanna Brown & Ms. Billie Cooper join the playwright to talk about the historic period referenced in the work. 

4. Shakti Butler, director, World-Trust: Social Impact through Film and Dialogue, joins us to talk about her latest film, Healing Justice. It debuts this weekend, Sept. 16.

Music: Sweet Honey in the Rock (Hope), The Pyramids (Otherworldly, Memory Ritual), Ruth Foster (Stone Love), Thao and the Get Down Stay Down (Human Heart), Kim Nalley (I Wish I Knew What It It Would Feel to Be Free).

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. Wanda Ravenell and Wanda Blake join us to talk about the free 4th Annual Black Eyed Pea Festival, Sat., Sept. 16, 11 t 6 p.m., at Oakland Tech on Braodway between 42nd and 45th Street. 

2. Amy Mihyang Ginther's Solo Performance, Homeful, in SF Fringe Festival at EXIT Stage Left, 156 Eddy St, SF, 90 Minutes: 9/10, 8:30 p.m., 9/15, 8:30 p.m., 9/16, 4 p.m., 9/20, 8:30 p.m.

3. Michaela Harrison joins us to talk about The Healing Room, LIVE with Joy Clark and Monica McIntyre at Brava Theatre, in San Francisco, Thursday, September 14 – 8-9:30 p.m.

1. Raissa Simpson, Artistic Director, 4th Annual Push Fest; Halifu Osumare, Ph.D. choreographer featured in the Festival

2. Director/Producer/Writer John Ridley: LET IT FALL: LOS ANGELES 1982-1992 ,opens September 1st in San Francisco at the Roxie Theater. 

3. CHARLIE LEVIN, is a multidisciplinary artist whose work has been presented locally, nationally, and internationally. She joins us to talk about a new project: Truthiness at The Flight Deck in Oakland. 

4. SF Fringe 2017

9:30am - Michael Washington Brown of BLACK!

9:40am - Dazié Grego-Sykes of Nigga-Roo