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There was no place in Hollywood for Juanita Moore
In 1959, Juanita Moore was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in “Imitation of Life.” The career changing opportunities that should have come her way after that role never did. Her nephew is campaigning to get her the recognition she deserves. ‘A Star Without a Star’: An Oakland Man’s Mission to Get his…
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Five Songs For The End of The Week
“First of all, I was born to write. It’s why I’m on this Earth. Secondly, I love doing it. I would never stop doing it. I just so love writing that I can’t imagine doing anything else. So I’m constantly aware of everything that’s around me – ready to absorb it and maybe get some…
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Five Songs For The End of The Week
In this special edition of 5 Songs, it’s a celebration of the birthdays of Patti LaBelle (May 25) and Gladys Knight (May 28). The two living legends have a combined 120 plus years of experience in show business. They are standard bearers of the unmatched skill and discipline Black performers brought to the stage across…
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Links For The Voracious
NPR’s Audie Cornish breaks down getting over imposter syndrome and knowing when to stop and take care of yourself. Photographer Tommy Kha on making the work you want to create and not succumbing to the limits of other people’s imaginations. What Black critics have to say is essential for expanding our understanding of the arts.…
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Five Songs For The End of The Week
The one and only Grace Beverly Jones celebrated her birthday on Thursday, May 19. She shares that birthdate with Malcolm X, Lorraine Hansberry, and Yuri Kochiyama. May 19 looks to be an auspicious day to bring people into the world who will grow up to be brave. Ms. Jones’ singular body of self-expression is guided…
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Five Songs For The End of The Week
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan COVID-19 relief bill and all adults are to be eligible for vaccines by May 1. There is still a lot more to be done, but we’re off to a promising start. What a week. We made it! Enjoy.
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The Last Time
There are so many days this year that are the anniversaries of the last time we did something in 2020. These pictures were taken on March 6, 2020, at the Oakland Museum of California on my last visit to a museum. The Bay Area shelter in place order took effect eleven days later.
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Five Songs For The End of The Week
Smooth as silk. Sweet like honey. Made for the moonlight. Brighter than sunshine. There is no voice like Ms. Dionne Warwick’s. If you haven’t already dipped into her catalogue of hits, it’s time to get into it. Here are five of my favorites for the end of the week.