Hathaway Re-incarnated
I have experienced three phenomenal one-person shows in my life. Two were on the stage of the St. Louis Black Repertory Theater. One was tonight at the Black Rep. It is the powerful performance by Kevin Roston, Jr. that shatters this oblivion. Roston draws upon his experiences with a mother with mental illness and along with his extensive research […]
Our Talented Prince
This is my favorite image of Prince: His musical protest against the exploitive tactics of Warner Bros in 1995. His symbolic statement against the record company spoke volumes to the manner in which the industry not only suppresses creativity but tries to control the financial success of artists. As a fan of “Unsung” I am convinced that […]
Hangin’ out with the AMEs
Being totally immersed in AME space last weekend took me back to my first substantive encounter with the African Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. C. Garnett Hennings. Rev. Hennings was a dominant figure in the faith community during the 1980s as well as in the broader social justice movement. He was involved in many community issues […]