I have fewer than six degrees of separation from the group: they competed against Oakland School for the Art’s (OSA) Vocal Rush in The Sing Off, they also performed at my church, Heart and Soul Center of Light and my son and nephew hung out with them pre concert in the green room.
Read more "Street Corner Renaissance"She got her name, Latifah, at age 8 after reading a book of Muslim names. Latifah means kind, nice and delicate.
Read more "Queen Latifah"It wasn’t just black folks; they allied with white liberals around the anti-war movement. “Hey, hey, LBJ, how many kids have you killed today?” was a frequent chant.
Read more "Party People Hashtag Black Panthers At 50"He wrote, directed, adapted, and produced more than 40 films.
Read more "Oscar Micheaux"First female sculptor of African and Native American heritage to gain recognition in modern art.
Read more "Edmonia Lewis"She is 60 years old and celebrated the 50th year reunion of her integrating the school in 2010. The Norman Rockwell painting was entitled: “The Problem we all Live With”. Bridges thought the people were shouting for Marti Gras, not in protest of her integrating the school. All the white kids were pulled out of […]
Read more "Ruby Bridges"She started in science at age 8 building projects from The Boys First Book of Electronics.
Read more "Valerie Thomas"Joe Pantoliano also played Guido in “Risky Business”. Paula Patton and Terrance J are actors and producers of the film. French Montana plays himself. Brandy has a cameo as a diva. Queen Latifah is an executive producer of the film. Lauren London, Terrance J, and Brandy all appeared in the television show “The Game” and […]
Read more "The Perfect Match"She is 76 years old. She won her first Grammy at 71. She was born and raised in Chicago. Sam Cooke, Mahalia Jackson, Lou Rawls, and Curtis Mayfield were her neighbors. She always travels with her sister Yvonne. “Pops” Staples first name is Roebuck. She wrote “freedom songs” . She performed at Newport Folk Festival […]
Read more "Mavis Staples"If you like it you pay, if you don’t like it you pay anyway. The mantra by the owners. POTUS probably has bitches. Hilary probably has a side chick. White people love to say awesome. Tyga, Eve, Nicki Minaj, Common and of course Ice Cube are all in the movie. Ice Cube contributes to the […]
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