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. We rebroadcast Wednesday, July 8, 2015 show, which includes a discussion of Albert Woodfox's case with Robert H. King, Angola 3, and Malik Rahim, co-founder, Common Ground Collective. http://angola3news.blogspot.com/

2. Our second guest is director, Gay Dillingham. Her film Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary opens in the SF Bay Area July 10. dyingtoknowmovie.com

3. We conclude the show with Sister Carol, who has a show July 11, at Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA.

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 Wednesday, July 8, 2015 show, which includes a discussion of Albert Woodfox's case with Robert H. King, Angola 3, and Malik Rahim, co-founder, Common Ground Collective. http://angola3news.blogspot.com/

2. Our second guest is director, Gay Dillingham. Her film Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary opens in the SF Bay Area July 10. dyingtoknowmovie.com

3. We conclude the show with Sister Carol, who has a show July 11, at Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA.

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. Rebecca Hensley, Social Change Agent speaks to us about Albert Woodfox, Angola 3

 

2. We end with an archival conversation with Thomas Mapfumo, revolutionary artist, known as the Lion of Zimbabwe. He appeared in Berkeley at Ashkanez Music and Dance Center a couple of months ago. We open with his Varimudande, a traditional piece from his ancestral village and people.

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. Rebecca Hensley, Social Change Agent speaks to us about Albert Woodfox, Angola 3

 

2. We end with an archival conversation with Thomas Mapfumo, revolutionary artist, known as the Lion of Zimbabwe. He appeared in Berkeley at Ashkanez Music and Dance Center a couple of months ago. We open with his Varimudande, a traditional piece from his ancestral village and people.

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!

Guests: Malik Rahim, co-founder Common Ground Relief (Collective), Community Organizer, Black Panther Party Alumnus. He joins us to talk about Albert Woodfox's recent hearing at the 20th Circuit Court in St. Francisville, La., Monday, July 7.

Robert H. King, the only free member of Angola3, (since Herman Wallace's death, days after his release with terminal cancer in 2013). He will join us briefly to give us his impressions.

B Mike, muralist, has a large work of Albert Woodfox in New Orleans near the Super Dome.

2. Gay Dillingham, director, Dying to Know: Ram Dass and Timothy Leary

3. Sister Carol, reggae artist

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!

Guests: Malik Rahim, co-founder Common Ground Relief (Collective), Community Organizer, Black Panther Party Alumnus. He joins us to talk about Albert Woodfox's recent hearing at the 20th Circuit Court in St. Francisville, La., Monday, July 7.

Robert H. King, the only free member of Angola3, (since Herman Wallace's death, days after his release with terminal cancer in 2013). He will join us briefly to give us his impressions.

B Mike, muralist, has a large work of Albert Woodfox in New Orleans near the Super Dome.

2. Gay Dillingham, director, Dying to Know: Ram Dass and Timothy Leary

3. Sister Carol, reggae artist

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!

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. Mark "Ogunwale" Lomax speaks about the recent attack on the Black Church Community. The founding pastor of the First African Presbyterian Church of Lithonia, Georgia, he has served there since 1993. The Rev. Dr. Lomax is also Assistant Professor of Homiletics at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) since 1998. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio; a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio; and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Lomax has served on various Presbytery and General Assembly committees and task forces, and as Interim President-Dean of the Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary. He is a published author who preaches and lectures and has ecumenical and interfaith appeal and experience.

2. Joanne Griffith, Awardwinning Journalist, author, Redefining Black Power:Reflections on the State of Black America http://www.citylights.com/book/?GCOI=87286100003110&fa=description

3. Michael Gene Sullivan,playwright, talks about the Tony Award-Winning San Francisco Mime Troupe's 56th Annual Production, "Freedomland" June 24-Sept. 7.http://www.sfmt.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. Dr. Mark "Ogunwale" Lomax speaks about the recent attack on the Black Church Community. The founding pastor of the First African Presbyterian Church of Lithonia, Georgia, he has served there since 1993. The Rev. Dr. Lomax is also Assistant Professor of Homiletics at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) since 1998. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio; a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio; and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Lomax has served on various Presbytery and General Assembly committees and task forces, and as Interim President-Dean of the Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary. He is a published author who preaches and lectures and has ecumenical and interfaith appeal and experience.

2. Joanne Griffith, Awardwinning Journalist, author, Redefining Black Power:Reflections on the State of Black America http://www.citylights.com/book/?GCOI=87286100003110&fa=description

3. Michael Gene Sullivan,playwright, talks about the Tony Award-Winning San Francisco Mime Troupe's 56th Annual Production, "Freedomland" June 24-Sept. 7.http://www.sfmt.org