2010 Black Weblog Awards
It’s that time of year again. The nominations for the Black Weblog Awards are open from now until July 25th and we want to get on the board this year. If you area regular reader of this blog or a first-time visitor, we would really appreciate your support. Here’s how…….. (1) Please go to this [...]
African American Cinema: Yesteday, Today
“The history of the African-American Cinema is a harsh timeline of racism, repression and struggle contrasted with film scenes of boundless joy, hope and artistic spirit.” The following is a hand picked, inspirational selection of the best books on African American cinema compiled by the editors of Discover Black Heritage. Toms, Coons, Mullatoes, Mammies & [...]
San Francisco Black Film Festival
“The little festival that could” is proving it will. With 35 films screening over 4 days the San Francisco Black Film Festival will produce its first major festival event since the unexpected loss of its founder and director Avé Montague. Thursday, June 17th, will be the first night of film, which will be held at [...]
Chicago Blues Festival | Chicago, IL
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Now looka here…I did not say I was a millionaire…But I said I have spent more money than a millionaire! Cause if I had’ve kept all my money that I’d already spent, I would’ve been a millionaire a looong time ago… Howlin’ Wolf – “Goin’ Down Slow” The Chicago Blues Festival is an annual event [...]
Dance Africa | New York, NY
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Created in 1977 as the nation’s first festival devoted to the rich legacy of African dance, DanceAfrica has evolved into a highly-anticipated and high-spirited Memorial Day Weekend tradition that brings together the entire community. Brooklyn Academy of Music’s (BAM) week-long celebration, which is centered around the dance performances in the Gilman Opera House, also includes [...]
