Arts & Entertainment
Charleston’s Poet Laureate announces new “pay what you want” poetry book, publishing company and pop-up virtual readings
Marcus Amaker, Charleston’s first Poet Laureate, has unleashed his latest project. The Birth of All Things is a 104-page poetry book about an eclectic mix of subjects: battle droids, Björk, the black experience, beats, the blues, Bessie Coleman, a beautiful baby, and more. The cover art features work from Florida digital artist Nick Davis.…
Read MoreHandwashing and More in New Pop Song by Ugandan Singer Bobi Wine
Ugandan pop star and opposition leader Bobi Wine, who describes himself “a singer, an activist and a member of parliament” is known for his “must plays” – and his latest tune “Corona Virus Alert!,” is definitely one of them. The lyrics remind listeners to wash their hands to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.…
Read MoreCecil Williams Civil Rights Museum Goes Virtual In Time Of Self-quarantine Over Coronavirus
Many museums and galleries across the nation are accelerating their efforts to bring the unique spatial experience of visiting a museum online, as they close down temporarily while more people stay at home to ride out the COVID-19 epidemic. Beginning April 3, a special 3D virtual reality video on the website of the Cecil Williams…
Read MoreBLERDBINDER: Black Nerds — Changing the World and Owning Their Inner Geek!
By Noah Washington, blerdbinder.com, NNPA Newswire Contributor The BlerdBinder covers nerdy news for the Black Nerds of the world. We welcome all as we talk about subjects ranging from Movies to Music and Tech to Toys. When people think about a trendsetter (defined as “one who starts a trend”), their thoughts are usually associated with…
Read MoreAmazon Bestselling Book Our Stories: Our Voices Black Men Speak Their Truth Great Gift For Father’s Day
Celebrate Father’s Day by giving the special men in your life the Amazon No. 1 Bestselling Book in Ethnic Demographic Studies Our Stories: Our Voices Black Men Speak Their Truth. This year as you take the time to pause and celebrate the fathers in your life sharing this extraordinary book as gift along with the…
Read MoreFilm review: There’s Something in the Water
They’re making a lot of noise up in Nova Scotia. Local activists of African and Native American descent are holding big businesses and the government accountable for polluting their water and causing an uptick in cancer cases. They’re sounding the alarm and applying pressure. The surprising but very worthy champion of their efforts to expose environmental racism is actress…
Read MoreSingle Mothers Group Charges Miscarriage Of Justice In Arrest Of Famed Malian Star
A Change.org petition has collected over 23,000 signatures in support of acclaimed singer and human rights activist Rokia Traore of Mali following her arrest in Paris for a child custody violation. According to French authorities, Traoré was jailed on a Belgian warrant for failing to hand over her five-year-old daughter to her estranged partner, a…
Read MoreCharleston Symphony To Livestream Previous Masterworks Performance “Pictures at an Exhibition” In Collaboration With Artist Mary Whyte’s “We the People: Portraits of Veterans In America” Exhibition
The Charleston Symphony will livestream their previous Masterworks performance, Pictures at an Exhibition, featuring the orchestra performing iconic works by Copland, Respighi, and Mussorgsky on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, at 7:30pm. Mary Whyte’s new collection, We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America will be projected on the screen. A Charleston resident, Mary Whyte is…
Read More#QuarantineAndChill: Things to Do During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor Covid-19, Coronavirus or “Rona” as some are calling it has changed the way society typically functions. Some cities have imposed mandatory quarantines while others are encouraging self-control and self-quarantining. Many are complying with official requests for social distancing and eliminating contact with those outside…
Read MoreThe Clark Sisters’ Highly Anticipated New Album “The Return” Available Now on All Digital Platforms
The Legendary Grammy Award-winning gospel group, The Clark Sisters’ newest album, The Return, is now available on all digital platforms. This album, a release by Karew Entertainment and Motown Gospel, is the seventeenth complete album of the legendary group with producer credits to include Rodney Jerkins, Warryn Campbell, Jermaine Dupri, Mano Haines, and more. The…
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