In Black Ink advances cause of children’s education
‘Towards an African Education: Selected Writings on the Education and Development of Children of African Heritage’ edited by Mahmoud El-Kati, is the newest offering from In Black Ink.
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‘21 Bridges’ gets an ‘A’ for action
‘21 Bridges’ is an action-packed drama that will keep you guessing until the end.
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‘Tis the season of holiday classics and good cheer
The forecast may look a bit frightful but live theater always has a way of warming the soul. Enjoy some of these seasonal classics.
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Local hip hop artist amasses global following
The Lioness will take the stage at the Dakota Jazz Club on November 29 with a variety of artists.
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Crooners Supper Club celebrates 5th anniversary with Twin Cities’ favorites
Just in time for the holidays, Crooners Supper Club is ready to show off its new bar-lounge and upgraded MainStage as it welcomes a staple of well-known local artists.
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Children’s Theatre Company’s ‘Cinderella’— familiar tale gets pop makeover
The Children’s Theatre’s ‘Cinderella’ is a 21st-century take on the classic fairytale with Black main characters and Top 40 hits.
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Renowned composer André Thomas returns to Minnesota for ‘A Celebration of Love’
VocalEssence’s ‘What a Mighty God’ concert on Nov. 17 features world-renowned composer of spirituals, Dr. André Thomas.
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Emerging theatre company premieres ‘for colored girls’-inspired play ‘The Garden’
Directed by 23-year-old Eshay Brantley, ‘The Garden’ is inspired by the enduring works of renowned writers, Ntozake Shange, Toni Morrison and Alice Walker.
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John Witherspoon ‘sho’ did make us laugh
John Witherspoon provided one of the laugh tracks for the lives of many Black folks over age 30.
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‘What God Is Honored Here?’ breaks ground on vital topic
‘What God Is Honored Here?: Writings on Miscarriage and Infant Loss by and for Native Women and Women of Color’ is an arresting anthology.
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