Purlie. Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Fences. A Raisin In The Sun. Starting with NYC’s African Grove Theatre in 1821, blacks have endeavored to build and sustain a venerable presence in theatre for African-American actors, performers and playwrights. From what began as early minstrel-type plays and evolved into musical theater and dramas with social commentary, black theatre… Continue reading The Color Barrier, DISD & Creative Arts, The DMN Buster Spiller Q&A
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Bobby Brown’s “The Masterpiece,” The MOC Preview & ST Review Link (2012)
There’s a popular cliché that posits rats, cockroaches and Cher as the only three life forms capable of surviving an apocalypse, but if the last twenty years have been any indication, Bobby Brown needs to be added to the list. As mesmerizing as he is mercurial, the 43-year-old Boston native and Grammy-Award-winner and former teen… Continue reading Bobby Brown’s “The Masterpiece,” The MOC Preview & ST Review Link (2012)
Anthony Mackie: Chauvinism, Stereotypes & Squandering The Spotlight
Hollywood, reality shows,red carpet rundowns and celebrity Twitter fights with who: It may matter to some, but in my world, pop culture is an indulgence. If I can fit it into my schedule between deadlines, progress reports and our children’s dance and theater pursuits, fine. But more often than not, I simply don’t have that… Continue reading Anthony Mackie: Chauvinism, Stereotypes & Squandering The Spotlight
Charlie Wilson’s “Forever Charlie,” The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
…..Heartland roots and humble beginnings aside, the Tulsa, OK native spent decades cementing his style as a frontman (The Gap Band Era) and as a solo artist (The Era of Uncle Charlie), overcoming obstacles (financial hardship, prostate cancer and addictions to drugs/alcohol) and reestablishing himself as a chart-topping soul survivor. So his latest solo CD,… Continue reading Charlie Wilson’s “Forever Charlie,” The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
“Light Girls,” Heavy Burdens & Personal Pain
Earlier this week, our five-year-old Resident Princess made an observation out of nowhere. “You’re dark brown Mommy.” I looked up from my reading and nodded. “Right.” “Darius is dark brown, I’m tan and and Nia’s light brown like Daddy.” “Uh-huh, but everyone here is black and that’s the important thing Layla.” It’s probably odd to… Continue reading “Light Girls,” Heavy Burdens & Personal Pain