Musica: Sunset Park Rent Strike Speakout Mix
Not sure how we found this, but DJ Rupture released a hot mix tape this past weekend called ” Sunset Park Rent Strike Speakout Mix “.
16th POETRY AFRICA International Poetry Festival Poetry Africa in Durban 15-20 October Poetry Africa on Tour 6-13 October
The popularity of the spoken word is evident in the powerful performance arc that threads through the 16th edition of Poetry Africa.
22ND ANNUAL NAACP THEATRE AWARDS ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS
The NAACP Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch’s Theatre Viewing Committee announces nominations for the 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards. The awards include 32 categories that encompass local and equity nominations.
Literature: Zadie Smith Reads from NW
We just purchased NW by Zadie Smith last week (it’s the third book in our que) but we were pleasantly surprised to find that Ms.
Cinema:Congo in Harlem
Congo in Harlem 4 is the fourth annual series of Congo-related films and events at the Maysles Cinema in Harlem. Congo in Harlem showcases innovative work that celebrates Congolese culture, raises awareness about DR Congo’s challenges, provokes dialogue, and encourages community engagement.
Danse: Faustin Linyekula “Le Cargo”
French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) and the Museum for African Art present Dancer and choreographer Faustin Linyekula return to Crossing the Line with a new solo work following his 2011 sold-out performances.
The Contemporary World Cinema programme delivers cinematic gems from around the globe at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival ®
Offering a variety of filmmakers’ voices and perspectives from around the world, the lineup draws from Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, Israel, India, Japan, Mozambique, Spain, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Canada and more.
The Blackhouse® Foundation Announces Presence at the Toronto International Film Festival®
The Blackhouse® Foundation announces its first year at the Toronto International Film Festival®. As the year winds down Blackhouse reflects on five years of programming at some of the most prominent independent film festivals in the US.
Book Shelf: Black France/France Noir
Reading is bread for Sugarcane, and trust me-we like to eat. This month we are reading the book Black France/France Noir.In Black France / France Noire, scholars, activists, and novelists from France and the United States address the untenable paradox at the heart of French society.