Africa Academy Awards Announce Nominations for 2011
While Hollywood may not have nominated any Black talent for the 2011 Oscars, Africa is celebrating the talent of Africans at home and abroad.
Sankofa Moment: James Baldwin and Dick Gregory Speak in London (1969)
Based on the events of the last four years, I thought that this video would be apopo. In it, we see James Baldwin and Gregory speak to Black Brits about race.
Call for Submissions for 2011 Ghetto Biennale in Haiti
Here is an exciting opportunity to create fabulous art for an urban audience in Haiti: The Grand Rue Sculptors are a community of artists living in a down town popular neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
We Love The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl
This video has been sent around the web quite a bit, but because we watch it so much, I wanted to share it with you.
Transforming Spaces Art Tour in Nassau Bahamas Celebrates it’s 7th Anniversary
The Transforming Spaces Art Bus tour,now in it’s 7th year , will run on April 2 and 3 in Nassau, Bahamas.
Egypt’s Antiquities Chief Under Fire for Robbery at Museum
Egypt’s new Museum Director Zahi Hawass is under fire for not initially reporting that 8 Egyptian antiques were stolen during February’s Egyptian Revolution from the Country’s national museum.
Nikyatu Jusu’s Black Swan Theory Produced by Shadow and Act
Shadow and Act Filmmakers Challenge choose New York University’s Graduate student Nikyatu Jusu’s Black Swan Theory. Ms. Jusu was chosen from 57 candidates for the honor.
CFAD Choosen as an Institute of Excellence
The Centre for Fine Art, Animation and Design( CFAD) received an honorable accreditation from The Media Advertising Publishing Printing and Packaging–Sector Education and Training Authority (MAPPP-SETA) of South Africa.
Western Dollars Boost African Film
I read this article in Variety about Western investment in African Film. This is great for all independant filmakers.
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.
