Ramulas Burgess Captures Images Simultaneously Setting Them Free
Recently Ramulas and I sat on my couch and talked about life and I rambled on about my 11-year-old starting middle school. He listened and quietly took in all that I had to say. That is the kind of soul he is, a listener, a caring and thoughtful person. Ramulus is strong and unapologetically determined […]
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Featured Performance: Somi @ The Clarice Performance Arts Center, University of Maryland (Dreaming Zenzile: Work-in Progress) Sunday, August 20, 2017 . 4 PM
Dreaming Zenzile is a modern jazz play based on the extraordinary life of late South African singer and political activist Miriam Makeba. Written by vocalist & songwriter Somi, the play features both original music and reinterpretations of Makeba’s popular repertoire through the modern jazz idiom and small ensemble arrangements. Dreaming Zenzile is set in Castel […]
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Haitian musician Paul Beaubrun sings for his people, he sings for his country! (@CAAM live performance event)
Yes, I made it to CAAM (California African American Museum) earlier this month for their LIVE PERFORMANCES to catch one of my favorite artists to date, Paul Beaubrun He made his way toward the stage with such a calm and humble manner it made me rest easy and look forward to what was to come. There […]
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Tara Ngozi Mixon writes “Your Mother was a Panther – Stories in Verse”
Every so often an image and a few words will draw you further into a story that needs to to be shared. Tara Ngozi Mixon and her new book “YOUR MOTHER WAS A PANTHER – Stories in Verse” is one of those stories. I came across her through social media. I followed her and contacted […]
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That dude Tai Allen, POET, MUSICIAN, A MAKER OF THINGS
Yes, I know this guy and proud of it. We have shared stages and shared non-conversational moments of the poetic kind. I have respect and admiration for the continuous presentation of his gifts. He speaks in ways that hold us accountable as human beings. He is in your face with that confident wordsmith kinda power. He […]
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Hanifa Queen former BGIRL turns painter with a twist
Hanifa Queen rose to fame in the 80s as the only female member of Wolverhampton’s famed B-boy group. Known as Bubbles, she was the leading female break dancer in the world and internationally known in her field. Since then Hanifa has trained as a nurse and has become a mother, but her strong passion for […]
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Featured Event: LA Screening of “I AM BOLT” The Story of the fastest man alive! June 16, 2017
CaribbeanLens International Film Festival is pleased to partner with Los Angeles-based Jamaica Cultural Alliance (JCA) to bring the story of the fastest man alive to Los Angeles. Usain Bolt is a globally adored icon. He is a man who defines athletics, transcends sport and embodies his homeland, a man whose signature lightning pose has become a […]
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The Spellcaster’s Manual by Ainsley Burrows! 20 Years of Poetry
Since 1999, Ainsley Burrows has been a lean, mean, poetic machine, having toured at least eight to nine months of the last eight years; hitting almost every state in the United States, as well as several venues in Canada, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Germany. He has released several books, musical albums and most recently […]
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The duo ‘Climbing PoeTree’ is art meets activism in its most powerful revelation
These two young ladies “ALIXA + NAIMA are at the forefront of using art to speak, to inspire and to share thoughts on the state of affairs in the world at large. They have inspired me for a few years now. As a poet and mother of a young lady, I am thrilled to share the […]
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These L.A. dancers are changing the way people protest
I found this story in the LA Times to be fantastic. Dancers using dance to protest. Read more here: LA Times The seeds for street dance activism were planted with the 2012 death of Trayvon Martin. After Bell learned Martin’s shooter George Zimmerman was able to walk free, she immediately headed to L.A.’s hot spot […]
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Gina Breedlove: Her Voice & Soul Can Heal All Wounds
There is nothing more powerful than a voice filled with soul, raw emotion and the alchemic brew to heal and bring light to darkness. Gina Breedlove fashions her sound in a way that draws you in and envelopes you in love and magic. She lifts you up and leaves you feeling empowered and strong. There […]
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Baub: Poet, Actor, Playwright
“If New Haven’s hip-hop community has a Renaissance man, it just might be Baub Bidon.”— Jim Shelton, New Haven Register Yes! I am finally sitting down to share with you an artist that I feel is keeping it real. Baub speaks to the times, he speaks from the heart. His pen is littered with truth. He holds […]
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The Bearded Dapper Gents are Emissaries of Change
So, as usual, I was perusing the internet for stories when I stumbled upon an article talking about these brilliant Black men making an impactful change on the world and society at large. The article is entitled: “Sean John and This Company Are Working to Change the Perception of Black Men” read more HERE I visited […]
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The Power of Neycha
A rockstar…a healer…the embodiment of love blowing into any room. Her fiery forward nature is what makes Neycha a force to be reckoned with. She is transformation coupled with empowerment. A much-needed feminine force unto the world. For 18+ years, K. Neycha Herford, the founder and CEO of The ReMixed Life™ and creator of TheCrossfade™, has […]
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New Single Release by Karen Gibson Roc — SpokenWord&Music “CROSSROADS” avail on iTunes
Exciting news! Today we released a new single “CROSSROADS” avail @ iTunes This one is very special to me because it is my first release on my Label 13ORANGE RECORDS — produced by Suede Jenkins — it’s a dedication to my coming up as an artist in Brooklyn and finally finding the confidence to stand […] […]
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Omar Victor Diop: Photography Unparalleled
I was pleasantly caught off guard by the power in these images. I held my breath and failed to inhale. I found my way onto Omar Victor Diop’s website by clicking a link from an article I read. I was mesmerized. The images are palpable, they seem to penetrate your aura and leave you wanting to […]
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Colin Kaepernick is Exceedingly Empowering
Not talking football and the NFL here! (smiley face). I want to showcase what Colin Kaepernick stands for, albeit kneeling during the National Anthem. It was a courageous and hugely inspirational stand-up moment in the history of activism. I admire and think he is a profound gentleman. To say something in the manner with which he […]
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All Day: A Year of Love and Survival Teaching Incarcerated Kids at Rikers Island by Liza Jessie Peterson
How could I not share this magnificent information? Liza Jessie Peterson raises the bar with her new book. Watching her stay true to the kids she uplifts and educates is mindblowing. Her tenacity to stay the course is unparalleled. This book is a must-read. Release date is April 18th, 2017, however, you can pre-order your copy […]
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Val Jeanty: A Powerful Spirit
Few people in the world bring something different, stamped with an originality that can’t be compared. I guarantee you’ve never seen or heard anything like the presence and sound of Haitian artist Val Jeanty known as VAL-INC. She has been mesmerizing audiences around the world for some time, her RESUME is long, her artistry […]
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how much am i lovin’ the brand new Arrested Development song and video
Always been a fan and always will be a fan of Arrested Development. This new song/video In 1 Day (Whole World Changed) is so fresh and needed at this time. Arrested Development has always been able to say something strong and keep the groove going. This track makes you dance, think and smile while making you […]
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