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 […]
Hosted by the Black Archives
I was back in Kansas City for a second book signing, this one hosted by the Black Archives of Mid-America. The Black Archives was the vision of a fellow Central classmate Horace Peterson III who founded it in 1974. BA is now located in the historic 18th & Vine District, a stone’s throw from my […]