2017 Caine Prize Shortlist Announced
The five-writer shortlist for the 2017 Caine Prize for African Writing has been announced by Chair of judges, award winning author, poet and editor, Nii Ayikwei Parkes.
Netflix’s newest original series from Brazil, O Mecanismo, started production last weekend
Netflix’s newest original series O Mecanismo, commenced principal photography this weekend in Brazil. Created by José Padilha (Narcos, Elite Squad, Robocop) and Elena Soarez (Filhos do Carnaval, Eu tu Eles, Casa de Areia), O Mecanismo is a fictional drama series loosely inspired by the investigation about allegations of corruption of state and private owned oil and construction companies in Brazil.
New Book Invites Writers and Readers to Play with Gwendolyn Brooks
by Jennifer Oladipo I recently sent a writer friend of mine brief email note. “Hi Peter. I’ve read everything I have.
Spice It Up Miami Brings Culinary Excellence and Sizzling Salsa to Little Haiti
I am a foodie. This fact has been very present in my life since maybe twenty years ago, when I tasted my first hot fudge sundae at a nostalgic Americana diner with my friends one weekend (or on a Sunday).
Bamako Encounters: Call for Applications 2017
Organised by the Malian Ministry of Culture and Institut français, the Bamako Encounters is the first and principal international platform dedicated to contemporary photography and new images in Africa.
Columbus and Unrest Secure Groundbreaking New Distribution Arrangement, with Support from Sundance Institute
Sundance Institute announced today the films selected for its Creative Distribution Fellowship, a new initiative to support filmmaking teams seeking a more entrepreneurial approach to the release of their work.
Eddie Arroyo presents solo work at the Haitian Heritage Museum
Haitian Heritage Museum presents a solo exhibition by Artist Eddie Arroyo. Witnessing the effects of gentrification in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, Arroyo adopts a future realist approach to document commercial buildings, which will soon be replaced by new development- chronicling the loss of community’s cultural, social, and economic fabric.
Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio to share the stage with CCNY Student Jazz All Stars
The City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) and the City College of New York Jazz Program present the 2017 CUNY Jazz Festival featuring Hammond Organ guru Dr.