The Beautyful Ones…
The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born, Ayi Kwei Armah’s debut novel (published in 1968), owes its title to the misspelled inscription on a bus in Ghana where the story is set. It opens during the final months in… Read More
Malaika Mutere
MALAIKA MUTERE
UbuNtu ~ On Owning Your Masters
“If you don’t own your masters, your masters own you.” On his B’Earth’Day [June 7th] in 1993, Prince changed his name to the unpronounceable ‘Love Symbol’ of his recently released 14th studio album following disagreements with Warner Brothers… Read More
Water Bearers & New Age Libations
“When the moon is in the 7th House… And Jupiter aligns with Mars… Then peace will guide the planets… And love will steer the stars… This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius…” [Lyrics from “Age of Aquarius”… Read More
Panther ~ Black Rite-of-Passage
“Great, another broken white boy for us to fix!” One of several funny lines from Black Panther delivered by Shuri in reference to CIA Agent Everett Ross. “What the hail!” My line when I left the theater on… Read More
National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth featured article
The National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY) featured article on September 3rd, 2015 is entitled “What Type of Messages Motivate Homeless Youth to Meet Their Health Needs?” Click on the link to read NCFY’s summary on “What its about… Why read it…… Read More
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