In this fairly comprehensive 118-minute tribute by directors Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin, Tina Turner, in her own words, describes various pivotal epochs in her life and career.
Dwight Hobbes
Dwight Hobbes is a contributing writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. He can be reached at dhobbes@spokesman-recorder.com.
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‘Reality in Chaos’ author crafts trials, travails of upscale sistas
Anyone who enjoyed the spirited camaraderie of homegirls in the UPN hit ‘Girlfriends’ will find ‘Reality in Chaos’ worth a look-see.
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Iconic wordsmith strikes again with fascinating ‘The Awkward Black Man’
Taut narratives collect an array of remarkably imperfect people in ‘The Awkward Black Man.’
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J. D. Steele showcases civil rights icons with short film ‘Listen! Please!’
‘It is important to reflect on the experiences of those who have come before us in order to move forward.’
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New book cast loving spotlight on the ‘Sistas’
‘Every child should have the opportunity to learn about the outstanding contributions of these sistas.’
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Book Review: ‘My Life in the Purple Kingdom’
‘My Life in the Purple Kingdom’ is a good read for fans of Prince and the Minneapolis Sound.
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‘The Path of Kingdoms’ paints image-rich narrative
In ‘The Path of the Kingdoms,’ descriptions paint a detailed, life-like word canvas of subtle immediacy vivid as viewing a movie.
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First of short film series reimagines Philando Castile police killing
Indie filmmaker Ryan Culver advances the premise ‘What if Philando Castile was white?’ in a new short film.
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Mobile lab takes school to the kids
Harvest Best Academy (HBA) partnered with Summit Academy OIC for an innovative mobile lab dubbed The Beast.
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‘If You See Me’ offers a remarkable glimpse into the Minneapolis sound
Veteran pop-funkster Pepé Willie teams up with accomplished author Tony Kiene to entertain music lovers, especially Prince fans, with the page-turning ‘If You See Me.’
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Artwork honors George Floyd’s life, raises funds for nonprofit
George Floyd’s tragic death inspires a triumph as In Black Ink, Accession Projects, and celebrated artist Harriet Bart collaborate on ‘Pleas/Please.’
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Author writes the book he wants to read
‘Never Give Up’ should resonate especially well with Twin Cities readers who’ve seen the rise of Justice Alan Page and State Attorney General Keith Ellison.
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‘The Spook Who Sat by the Door’: powerful message still resonates
‘The purpose of the film was to encourage Blacks to create an action plan to survive in the belly of the beast.’
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Beloved civil rights icon John Lewis dies at age 80
Congressman and iconic civil rights champion John Lewis died at the age of 80.
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Black writers talk healing and the importance of shared experiences
The Collaborative’s stated mission is to ‘jointly address the community needs and amplify the voices of local Black writers. We must write our own stories…storytellers have the power to change our current reality.’
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Coronavirus crisis is frightening for White folk, scarier still for Blacks
If there was any time for Black health professionals to step in and lend a hand, that time is now.
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‘Say Her Name’ is a worthy examination of injustice
If you missed it at the time of its release, ‘Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland’ is worth a look.
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Pandemic complicates Sabathani leadership transition
Center’s staff continue to ‘steady the ship’ “Sabathani Community Center is there for our community, strong as ever,” said Interim Director Mary Merrill. The community institution is doing what it can while in the midst of a nationwide corona virus crisis, COVID-19, which, since January, continues to devastate the country, with almost 300,000 cases claiming more than […]
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Legendary comedian talks surviving, thriving for 36 years
March 27 inaugurates Fancy Ray Day in the Twin Cities, celebrating 36 years of entertaining in his own inimitable fashion.
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Veteran DJ stakes his claim in the game
Spider J. Hamilton began DJing in the ’70s and hasn’t looked back.