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Article titled BLACKListed Culture – Sounds XXXXVIII

BLACKListed Culture – Sounds XXXXVIII

“There are all forms of it that we forgotten … I want to remind people that Black music is amazing …” ~ Robert Glasper GRAND GRATITUDE to Y’ALL for TAKING THESE RIDES with BLACKListed CULTURE in 2021 … SALUTE to 2022!! Raydio �... Continue Reading
Article titled Thomasine and Bushrod (1974)

Thomasine and Bushrod (1974)

Set in the American South circa 1911, this film is centered upon lovers, J.P. Bushrod (Max Julien) and Thomasine (Vonetta McGee).  Both are disgusted at the rampant exploitation by Whites who are wealthy capitalists and those who corrupt the l... Continue Reading
Article titled Uptight (1968)

Uptight (1968)

Set in Cleveland, Ohio during 1968, Uptight is centered upon Tank (Julian Mayfield), an African-American man who previously worked at a local steel mill.  Single, poorly-educated, formerly-convicted and unemployed, his excessive drinking allow... Continue Reading
Article titled Ritz Theatre and Museum

Ritz Theatre and Museum

Located at 829 North Davis Street in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the Ritz Theatre and Museum is the city’s premier venue for African-American arts.  Situated in the La Villa neighborhood, historically populated by African-Americans, it was c... Continue Reading
Article titled African American Chefs Hall of Fame

African American Chefs Hall of Fame

Launched by the Taste of Heritage Foundation in 1993, the African American Chefs Hall of Fame is a program that honors the past and celebrates the present of African Americans who have made extraordinary gifts to culinary arts and society.  By... Continue Reading
Article titled George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

“Wolfe’s influence has established him as ‘one of the leaders of a new generation … in the American theater - one whose work raises provocative questions about racial culture, history, and identity ...’” ~ Hilary De Vr... Continue Reading
Article titled Azie Taylor Morton

Azie Taylor Morton

“She was a no-nonsense kind of woman but at the same time a caring woman … She taught you that you could be a woman and an African American and succeed regardless of the obstacles before you.” ~ Dawnna Dukes, Texas state representative in ... Continue Reading
Article titled BLACKListed Culture – Sounds XXXX

BLACKListed Culture – Sounds XXXX

“There are all forms of it that we forgotten … I want to remind people that Black music is amazing …” ~ Robert Glasper Because music enhances life and gives song to Our Humanity … Etta Jones – “If I Had You”Albert King – �... Continue Reading
Article titled BLACKListed Culture – Sounds XXXIX

BLACKListed Culture – Sounds XXXIX

“There are all forms of it that we forgotten … I want to remind people that Black music is amazing …” ~ Robert Glasper Regardless of trials, triumphs do occur and blessings are beautiful … Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell – “If... Continue Reading