Sankofa Moment: Revisiting “The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain”
February is Black History in the United States. It’s a time for us to celebrate the accomplishments that Blacks have made and the affect of them on a global scale.
Mooz-Lum opens in 10 Cities across the U.S.
Mooz-Lum, a film about a young Muslim college student opens in 10 select U.S. cities on February 11. While the film didn’t attract a distribution deal, the filmmakers brokered a deal with AMC Theatres to show the film in theatres in Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
New York Fashion Week’s African Designers
2011 New York Fashion Week runs from February 10th to the 17th. This season’s line up includes 3 of the continents best designers ( three collections are designed by the great Max Azria) .
Design:Malene B. Custome Carpets
Sugarcane initialy heard about Malene B on Twitter. Upon visiting her website, we we’re stunned at her work. Plans are being made right now to place one of these rugs in our offices.
Alterating Conditions: Performance Art in South Africa
Alterating Conditions: Performing Performance Art in South Africa is showing at the Bag Factory Artist Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa. Curated by Claudia Marion Stemberger, the show re purposes the typical white walls of a gallery space.
BBC New Hit Children’s Show Rasta Mouse On the Air
The UK’s CBebeebies ( a BBC Chanel) has a great Caribbean themed cartoon aimed at children aged 0-6 called Rasta Mouse.
France’s New Be Black TV Channel Premeires
Be Black TV is France’s newest television station and features black programming aimed at it’s urban populations. The station debuted on January 20 by it’s founder Gadjar Sebastian.
Rewind: Dick Gregory’s ‘Nigger: An Autobiography’ to be Re-Released for BHM
Dick Gregory’s classic autobiography is available in digital format. We plan on buying our copy in a few days. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRootRssFeed/~3/zRK-U_qYNSg/rewind-dick-gregorys-autobiography-nigger-be-re-released-bhm
Festival! Highlights from the 3rd Annual World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures
So while many folks in the Motherland soaked up wonderful performances by some the greatest artist from Africa and her Diaspora, a few of us did not get the opportunity to go.
Sugarcane Film: Distribution is Key
I found this article from the Baltimore City Paper on the city’s Black Filmmakers and the footwork involved in getting their projects distributed.