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World Arts West Dance Festival Puts Culture and Joy Center Stage
The 45th World Arts West Dance Festival performance at Presidio Tunnel Tops opens with a joyous and colorful procession on…
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‘Faith You Can See’ Playing at The Empress Theater in Vallejo
The play “Faith You Can See,” written by Cindy Isaac and produced by Charisma City Productions (CCP), will be playing…
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Black Nativity: A Unique Adaptation of the Christmas Story
“Black Nativity” is a cultural adaptation that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Created by the poet,…
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Darian Sanders Stars as Simba in The Lion King
Darian Sanders who stars as "Simba" in "The Lion King," is living a dream, a dream he never anticipated. Sixteen…
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What We Do for Art and Democracy
I’m in New York again for a return engagement of Oakland resident Ishmael Reed’s “The Conductor,” his new play on…
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COMMENTARY: Note From New York As Reed’s “The Conductor” Completes Off-Broadway Run
If “The Conductor” never plays again, I will have been privileged to be part of its evolution from Zoom readings…
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The Tina Turner Musical Excites in San Francisco
The Broadway musical about the late Tina Turner was developed in 2016, previewed in England in 2018, brought to Broadway…
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Emil Guillermo: The Historical Indictment Party in New York City and the 1st Presidential Mugshot
I’m still in Manhattan, performing in Oakland resident Ishmael Reed’s off-Broadway play now at Theater for the New City. I’m…
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MoAD Fundraiser Features One-Man Show, ‘Thoughts of a Black Mad Hatter’
On Saturday, March 25, the Museum of the African Diaspora is featuring a special one-night-only performance by Black dandy Michael…
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‘Put Ur Play On’ Productions Showcases Local Talent at Laney College
On Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Laney College Odell Johnson Theater, the Third Annual Black Centric Showcase celebrated Black History…
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South African Play Explores Impact of Historic Xhosa Prophetess Nongqawuse
Navdeep Jassal, has been traveling in South Africa for the last five months and recently had the opportunity to review…
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More and more dynamic locals lead and cultivate a black culture in New York
Viviane Faver Many stars shine bright in the Big Apple, including an artist who creates beauty and sanctuary through knitting,…
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Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Closes Black History Month with a Showstopping Take on “The Wiz” Musical
(Top Left) Jayla McDonald as Dorothy, Ashton Booth as Scarecrow and Ashley Franklin and Mya… The post Kinder High School…
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GirlTalk Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary at Everett and Jones Barbeque Restaurant at Oakland’s Jack London Square.
GirlTalk celebrated its seven-year anniversary at Everett and Jones Barbeque Restaurant in Jack London Square on Saturday afternoon, February 18,…
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HSPVA Black Alumni Network to Host the Wiz Emerald City Experience Fundraiser
In celebration of Black History Month, the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts… The post HSPVA Black Alumni…
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Linda Hudson Endorsed for Alderman of Chicago’s 8th Ward by Post News Group
Local elections are February 28 in Chicago, the third-largest city in the country with a nearly 30% Black population. The…
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SZA Is Billboard’s 2023 Woman of the Year
After dominating 2022 with viral TikTok tracks, her first Grammy win and, of course, her… The post SZA Is Billboard’s…
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California Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
“This film will shine light on the critical issue of saving lives and this film will help ensure that every…
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During Black History Month Don’t Forget David Fagen
It took the courage of humanity to take action like Fagen did. If you’ve never heard of this history, it’s…
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NYC’s winter program to help it’s economic recovery
Viviane Faver New York City’s tourism industry continues to recover, forecast to attract more than 61.7 million visitors in 2023.…
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9-Year-Old Harlem Poet Who Brought Down the House at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Inauguration Has His Sights on Becoming President
Kayden Hern, 9, brought an entire auditorium of people to their feet as he recited a poem he calls “In…
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IN MEMORIAM: Charlene Mitchell, Civil Rights Activist and 1st Black Woman to Run for President, Dies at 92
In her 1968 run for president, Mitchell’s slogan was “Black and White Unite to Fight Racism, Poverty, and War!” She…
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