Arts & Entertainment
Russell Hornsby: “Proven Innocent,” Actor is a Proven Talent
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor Russell Hornsby should be a household name by now with his impressive body of work. His latest role as a crusading attorney and family man on FOX’s “Proven Innocent”may be the role to do it. The Oakland born thespian has been bringing characters to life on…
Read MoreCollege of Charleston Foundation Receives First Edition Frederick Douglass Autobiography
By Vincent Fraley Frederick Douglass emerged on the national stage in 1845 and has never left popular memory. The power and poetry of Douglass’ words – printed and spoken – fundamentally changed the conversation about slavery in the U.S. and continues to inspire generations of activists. With Leo and Vicki Williams’ recent gift to the College of…
Read MoreCharleston County Public Library Revs Up for NEA’s Read Across America
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is joining the nation in celebrating the National Education Association’s (NEA) 21st annual Read Across America event. Several library branches will host celebrity readers during events scheduled Feb. 28, and March 1, 4 and 5. Read Across America celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the joy of reading. More than 45 million readers…
Read MoreAt 88, Toni Morrison Personifies the Strength of Black Womanhood
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Black Girl Magic, Black Girls Rock, and other slogans have surfaced in recent years to describe the power, resilience and steadiness of the Black woman. But, 88 years ago, a legend was born who would eventually embody the spirit and definition of strength of Black womanhood: Toni…
Read MoreAFTC’s “A Tribute To Paul Laurence Dunbar” A Surprising Success
By Barney Blakeney Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. has done it again! Writer and director, Art Gilliard, who founded the Lowcountry’s premier African American theater company has done an exemplary job weaving theater, song, history and culture into a one-act performance that tells the story of Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of America’s greatest writers,…
Read MoreCharleston Books & Brews Celebrates Black Literature With For The Culture Book Club
By Damion Smalls Latisha Bradley is sharing her love of books with the Lowcountry through her nascent creation Charleston Books & Brews, an online book shop featuring Black authors and literature. With Charleston Books & Brews, Bradley has established the For The Culture Book Club. The club has announced an interest meeting for fellow Black…
Read MoreCofC Music Industry Series to Explore ‘Managing, Touring & the Road to the Grammys’
This semester’s second installment of IN THE MIX, the College of Charleston Arts Management Program’s music industry series hosted by world renowned drummer, percussionist, two-time Grammy nominee, and adjunct instructor Quentin Baxter, will be held on Monday, March 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Simons Center for the Arts on campus,…
Read MoreBlack Millennials Embrace the Struggle and Message of Rapper 21 Savage
By Black Millennial Voices: Malika Elmengad and Franklin Chavis Becoming a well-known hip-hop rapper involves displaying creative genius and talent on the stage and in recording studios. Unfortunately, for some young aspiring hip-hop artists, unjust confrontations with law enforcement appear to be inevitable. This is currently the case with the Grammy-nominated rapper professionally known as…
Read MoreCharleston Friends of the Library Announce March Book Sale
Make plans for the Charleston Friends of the Library March Book Sale Friday, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd at the Otranto Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road, Charleston, SC 29406. Browse through more than 10,000 gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books at prices that can’t be beat. Books, DVDs, and CDs, will be available…
Read Morekolpeace Honors Black History Month With “Resilient” Exhibition at the Saul Alexander Gallery
By Damion Smalls Lauded Charleston-based artist Christopher “kolpeace” Johnson has gifted the local arts scene with his latest exhibit now on display throughout February at the Saul Alexander Gallery, which is located inside the Main Branch of the Charleston County Public Library. “Resilient” recognizes five impactful and admirable African-Americans that have symbolized unyielding strength through…
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