Russel Simmons and Rick Rubin Live NYPL
I hope you have tickets to see this because it’s sold out ( I know… I feel the same way ) but don’t despair because you can watch live here on FORA.tv ( we love them
A Brief introduction to the Death of African Cinema via The Africa Report
I found this in he Africa Report today and wanted to share this with you. It seems that just African have a difficult time in film regardless of their geographic location.
Celebrating UK Black History Month : Zadie Smith
Who can discuss Black Brits, or great contemporary writers with out mentioning Zadie Smith. One of the diaspora’s bright shining stars, Ms.
Sugarcane Celebrates UK Black History Month: Frank Bowling
October is a busy month for Sugarcane ! With Hispanic Heritage month, The Rex Nettleford Arts Conference and UK Black History Month, we have a lot of work and quite a bit to celebrate.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Sara Gomez
October is Hispanic History month and Sugarcane is featuring great artists of African descent . Today we celebrate Sara Gomez, Cuba’s first female director.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AFFECTING FEMALE VETERANS IS THE SUBJECT OF UPCOMING BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION SHORT FILM, “BURNED”
According to 2008 figures from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, 11% of veterans from the Afghanistan and Iraq military operations were women, with data showing that almost 20% have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Centre for Creattive Arts Presents 15th Annual Poetry Africa and Poetry Africa Tour
A select group of 20 participants from 12 different countries make up the exciting line-up of the 15th Poetry Africa international poetry festival.
GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER SYLEENA JOHNSON MAKES HISTORY; FILMS VIDEO AND STREAMS LIVE
Grammy-nominated Syleena Johnson is set to release her fifth studio album on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Syleena is known for the distinctive vocals on Kanye West’s “All Falls Down”
SMILEYBOOKS CONFRONTS EDUCATION CRISIS IN NEW E-BOOK, TOO IMPORTANT TO FAIL: SAVING AMERICA’S BOYS
Seven thousand students drop out of high school every day in America and young Black males suffer the nation’s highest casualties.
Literature: Open Book Cape Town Opens September 21-25
If you’re in Cape Town, South Africa this week you must attend Open Book Cape Town Literary Festival. The popular festival runs from September 21 through September 25 at locations across the city .
SWANN GALLERIES’ OCTOBER 6 AUCTION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN FINE ART OFFERS M– USEUM QUALITY WORKS BY IMPORTANT ARTISTS
Swann Galleries’ autumn auction of African-American Fine Art on October 6 features many exciting discoveries—significant works by important artists that were previously unrecorded or never exhibited.
South African Family Production of Bedrock opens in October
Bedrock is an exciting family production, enlightening audiences to the philosophy of a “quality life”. This captivating theatre performance is made up of six short stories, created by each cast member and magically woven together in English, IsiXhosa and Afrikaans to entertain both young and old audiences .
Cinema: Le bonheur D’Elza
Le bonheur D’Elza , a film by Mariette Monpierre is an interesting film about a young woman search for her father on the beautiful Island of Guadeloupe.
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl- New Episode
This latest installment is directed by Denis Dortch.
Musica: Asa
Here at Sugarcane, we love our Naija sister Asa. Her sound is a refreshing escape from women who think screaming is singing, and her look is natural and familiar.As a matter of fact, what we love the most is that Asa ( prounounced Asha)sings in English and Yoruba.
The African & African-Caribbean Design Diaspora Festival 2011
After its highly successful and widely acclaimed debut in 2010, where a total of more than 20,000 visitors saw the first set of nine exhibitions, AACDD – African &
Party with Sugarcane !
If you will be in South Florida in September, join us for Sugarcane Magazine Presents : The Lucky Break Fundraiser on September 16, 2001 from 8-11 PM at the Broward Historical Society.
Romare Bearden’s Centennial
Romare Bearden was one of the best artists in the world. He was more than an African American Artist or even an American artist;
Arte: African Textile at California State University
Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity African Identities in Textiles and Art (University Library) Los Angeles African- American Quilters of Los Angeles:
