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This is a Black Arts and Site promoting the legacy of Black People: Past, Present, and Future.

We speak to Dr. Desmond Carson about Immediate Care San Pablo.

There is a special program this evening, 8/31, 5:00-7:30 p.m.: Navigating Health Care in West Contra Costa County with Danny Glover, Actor, Philanthropist, Dr. Ramona Tascoe, and Dr. Carson. It is a free program at East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, 339 11th Street, Richmond, CA.  

Dr. Carson is one of the physicians at LifeLong Medical Care-Brookside located at 2023 Vale Road, San Pablo, CA 94806

Urgent Care Services; Walk In Available (510) 231-9800

From the Archives:

 

We conclude with a special on Geronimo ji jaga Pratt on the occasion of his passing (b. Sept. 13, 1947, Morgan City, Louisiana- June 2, 2011, Tanzania).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GCvWo26JBI

Music: Zion Trinity; Victoria Theodore

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 open with  PUSH Company Artistic Director Raissa Simpson with composer/collaborator  Erica Mulkey

Raissa Simpson’s PUSH Dance Company builds vibrant contemporary dances to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges attributed to mixed heritage. 

http://www.pushdance.org/festival

From the Archives, August 29, 2009:

We will reflect on the Gulf Region, 4 years later on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We will speak to policy makers and activists, those affected who left and those who now live elsewhere. We will talk about the cultural legacy of New Orleans and the South, what is needed to preserve this legacy and how people can help.

 

2016 Commemorative Events

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 August 10, 2016 show.

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!

AfroSolo Arts Festival announces its 22nd Black Voices Performance Series “Our Stories, Our Lives,” August 26-28, 2016 in San FranciscoThe annual AfroSolo Arts Festival celebrates the Black experience through the arts and forums that give an authentic voice to the diverse experiences of Black.  Performances take place at the Buriel Clay Theater within the African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street in San Francisco’s Fillmore District with the Black Voices Series - Our Stories, Our Lives, Black Matters, August 26 - 28, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m.

We feature artists: Aqueila M. Lewis who will perform: Saving Black Lives: One Word At A Time; Luna Malbroux who will perform Laughter is the Best Weapon; Thomas Robert Simpson  who will perform Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett: The Man, His Life and the Street Named After Him (1914-1997).

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 speak to Professor Darryl Obama Prevost about his work in Senegal, more specifically in Goree Island and his establishment of a CHEIKH ANTA DIOP Research Institute, Green Energy, AGOA Civil Society Network and upcoming festivals. 

We instead broadcast an interview with Wanjiru Kamuyu who was one of the featured choreographers in Black Choreographers Festival Here & Now Feb. 20, 2016.

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 features a show first aired: August 10, 2016.

We feature artists Ajuan Mance and Destiny Muhammad from the Black Woman Is God exhibit at SOMarts Gallery in San Francisco.

They are followed by an interview with CJ Jones (USA), http://www.cjjoneslive.com/, and Antoine Hunter (USA), curator, founder, Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival.

We close with a conversation with Joanna Haigood, founder and choreographer, Zaccho Dance Company, and co-curator with Christopher Wangro of the Bay Area Ariel Arts Festival this weekend, 8/19-21 at Ft. Mason Center in San Francisco.

Featured choreographers: Amelia Rudolph, Bandaloop and Jodi Lomask, Capacitor, also join us. 

https://fortmason.org/event/the-san-francisco-aerial-arts-festival

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!

Honoring the Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey on his birthday!

Guests: Dr. Oba T'Shaka, Brother Gene Dinizulu Teenie, Sister Sheba Makeda Haven

Dr. T'Shaka is an activist's scholar, renowned public speaker, professor, workshop leader, author, organizer and visionary of exceptional influence who addresses audiences in the United States, Britain, France and Africa. For 38 years, Dr. T'Shaka was a Professor at San Francisco State University, where he is now Professor Emeritus.

Don Rico: 

‘Head Cook and Bottle-Washer' for South Florida's Annual Marcus Garvey Celebrations Committee, which has been producing and hosting the events since Mwalimu Marcus Garvey's Centenary since 1987.The AMGBC (Annual Marcus Garvey Birthday Celebrations) includes two signature events; the Annual Marcus Garvey Lecture/Afrikan Community Forum, and LIONSPLASH: which is a Pan-Afrikan Birthday Bash, “Forward2School” Family Fun Day & KulchaConcert.

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!

1. The Black Woman as God: Reprogramming that God Code at SOMarts through August 17, 2016. We speak to Destiny Muhammad (score for the "Hotcomb Chronicles") and Ajuan Mance.

2. CJ Jones, actor, producer, re: Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival 2016. Antoine Hunter, BAIDDF producer and host.

This special broadcast features: Thomas Cokenias (Wyatt Cooke), Norman Gee (Eban Carter), and Danielle Thys (Emma Cooke), for Dominic Hoffman's "Emmitt & Ava," currently up at the Fireside Theatre and Beverly Hills Playhouse in San Francisco, Friday-Sunday, August 12-14. For tickets visit: www.bhpsanfrancisco.com. Discount tixs at Goldstar.com

The Carter and Cooke families have both experienced recent losses. Eban's son, Emmittt and the Cooke's daughter, Ava, have died. They were in a horrible car accident. The two victims are young, 19 and 20. The Cookes do not know Emmitt; however both Eban and his son, Evan (Eric Reid), know Ava, Emmitt's girlfriend. Both Emmitt and Ava are visual artists, one black, the other white. While race is certainly an element in the work, what is more explored is the nature of grief and loss and how one articulates this when it is still inexplicable. When Eban returns to the Cooke home after their daughter's funeral, he asks a favor. It is this favor that brings into the forefront, hidden prejudices and denial. Excellently portrayed by the cast, we are pleased to invite them to the show this morning to talk about Hoffman's "Emmitt & Ava."