ReUNION Narrative: LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Jan. 16-March 5 Lesson 4

01/22/2013 - 14:36

The Underground Railroad made it possible for Lewis H. Latimer to let his light shine.

The inventor's granddaughter Dr. Winifred Latimer Norman took it upon herself to insure that the complete history of Latimer is available.

31 Ways 31 Days for New York City

11/23/2012 - 00:21

During National Black Business Month in August, begin by making a commitment that you will prepare your own list to visit at least one black-owned business each day of the month because your traffic brings more revenue and sorely needed new jobs. We offer these suggestions for local options on the nationwide 31 Ways 31 Days list. Black Money New York City will provide check-in codes at some of the locations listed so new visitors can check in with their cell phones to register their support of black-owned businesses.

Washington, Cheadle team in Flight Nov. 2

10/29/2012 - 01:15

HOLLYWOOD -- Academy Award® winner, Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot, who miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly every soul on board.

RZA tackles script, directing and starring in Man with an Iron Fist

10/29/2012 - 00:28

HOLLYWOOD -- Making his debut as a big-screen director and leading man, RZA—alongside a stellar international cast led by Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu—tells the epic story of warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero in nineteenth-century China who must unite to destroy the clan traitor who would destroy them all.

BLACKADEMICS opens Sunday, Oct 21 in Chicago

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 15:14

CHICAGO -- MPAACT's 20th season begins with Idris Goodwin's BLACKADEMICS, a play set in a strange cafe where two fellow professors decide whether they are friends or enemies.

Marie Cisco and Shepsu Aakhu direct the production, which opens Sunday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. with LaNisa Frederick, Kate McCandless and Demetria Thomas in the starring roles. A celebratory meal between Ann and Rachelle becomes an exploration of modern black psychology as waiter Georgia provokes the competitive tensions between them.

The show runs through Nov. 25.

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ReUNION Narrative: LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Jan. 16-March 5 Lesson 4

31 Ways 31 Days for New York City

Washington, Cheadle team in Flight Nov. 2

RZA tackles script, directing and starring in Man with an Iron Fist

BLACKADEMICS opens Sunday, Oct 21 in Chicago