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The Documentary “13th”: Freedom Deferred

My first thought about “13th” was this is a film by storied director Ava DuVernay, so it’s got to be good. Ms. DuVernay’s reputation as an independent filmmaker of note is huge. Not only that, but also for one of her mo...

 Whitney: Can I Be Me

It’s hard to believe it’s been over five years since Whitney Houston’s tragic death.  The voice we all know and love for such hits as ‘You Give Good Love’, ‘Saving All My Love’, The Gr...


Erika Alexander

Conquering Concrete Park We’ve been watching her for years. First on the iconic ‘Cosby Show’ then on the breakout 90’s hit comedy series ‘Living Single’. However, for Erika Alexander, that’s not where her story be...

The Devil’s Music: The Life & Blues of Bessie Smith

You may have heard of the legendary Bessie Smith. You may have even seen the HBO movie a few years ago with Queen Latifah in the title role, but I guarantee you have never seen the self-professed ‘Empress of the Blues’ port...


Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair

Everyone is familiar with Ebony magazine. It wasn’t merely a magazine, it was and still is a staple in the Black community. It was quite commonplace to walk into a friend or family member’s home and see the latest copy on t...

GOING, GOING, GONE WITH THE WIND

More than any American film about the Civil War, Gone With the Wind reveals the cunning skill with which white supremacy creates its own myths. The 1939 film was adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning 1936 novel of the same n...


Thunder Soul: The Band, the Man, and His Music

I don’t know, maybe you missed it just like I did. It was release back in 2010. So let me tell you about one of the coolest (yes I said “Coolest”) documentaries you may have never seen, and one, in my opinion, you need to...

Nice and Smooth

(Simple Satisfying Smoothie Recipes… Anytime) We know most of you are busy from sunup to sundown. I mean, let’s be honest, who has time for a full, well- balanced breakfast every morning? There’s barely enough time to sho...


7 MUST READ BOOKS FOR FALL

Whether you’re into political or social commentary, inspiration, or pop culture, these must read books will keep you engrossed for weeks. The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey Straight from her popular Super Soul Sundays ser...

Dean West

Sound engineer and owner of GDIC Sound & Rehearsal Space, Dean West has been in the trenches for over 33 years working with the industry’s A-list music artists and producers such as Gerald Albright, saxophonist Kirk Whalu...