Today Sue McLean & Associates (SMA) announced the launch of the 26th Annual Music in the Zoo summer concert series. This year, the series features such legendary acts as blues giant Buddy Guy and R&B songstress Chaka Khan. Other notable acts include Black Violin, Michael Franti, Ziggy Marley, Keb' Mo', Los Lonely Boys, Rufus Wainwright and many more! Tickets go on … [Read more...]
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‘Chappaquiddick’: Damning docudrama revisits Kennedy cover-up
On July 18, 1969, Sen. Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke) hosted a reunion in a rented cottage on Chappaquiddick, a tiny island just 150 yards off the coast of Martha's Vineyard. The gathering was in honor of the Boiler Room Girls, a half-dozen women who had worked on his late brother Bobby's aborted presidential campaign the previous year. Around 11:15 pm, Teddy left the party in … [Read more...]
Essence Fest — now more popular than ever
At least once a week, after I’ve had a long hard day of doing laundry, washing dishes, and running errands, I watch my favorite movie Girl’s Trip for a good pick-me-up. It’s funny, sassy, and well-written with beautiful actresses like Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and break-out star Tiffany Haddish, enjoying life in New Orleans at the Essence Music … [Read more...]
African Americans and Africans dialogue inspired by ‘Black Panther’
Shut up and listen: Conclusion of a four-part series Sheletta Brundidge has made a living talking — from TV, radio and as a standup comedian, you name it, she’s done it. But after being blown away by Black Panther, Brundidge decided to enlist other voices in the community to unpack the power and reach of the blockbuster film — hence, she must shut up and … [Read more...]
Shut up and listen: T’Challa vs. Killmonger
Shut up and listen: T’Challa vs. Killmonger Why Black men relate to 'Black Panther' protagonist and "villain" Third of a four-part series Sheletta Brundidge has made a living talking — from TV, radio and as a standup comedian, you name it, she’s done it. But after being blown away by Black Panther, Brundidge decided to enlist other voices in the community to unpack the … [Read more...]