Archive For The “Commemorations, Holidays, and Special Events” Category
Remembering A Studious and Serious Patron of the Arts As a student of the dramatic arts, most memorably under the tutelage of Sonia Moore at her Studio of the Theatre, I wanted to acknowledge the passing of James Lipton on March 2, 2020. (Louis) James Lipton was a writer, actor, and dean emeritus of the…
Pioneer Mathematician Guides U. S. Astronauts to the Stars While I’m still thinking about African American History Month, I wanted to acknowledge notable passing of Katherine Johnson. During the space race of 1960s, Katherine Goble Johnson an African American mathematician, distinguished herself at NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Agency). She calculated re-entry tragetories necessary for…
Jean-Michel Basquiat, a creative,
born of Puerto-Rican and Haitian parents
in Brooklyn, New York.
I’ve seen you and your partner,
nights, maybe, days,
tagging…
Two battle warriors step into the boxing ring.
Current undefeated heavyweight champion ‘Big George’ Foreman
versus former heavyweight champion, the people’s champion, Muhammad Ali.
Fight predications were cast.
A Video Playlist to Celebrate Black History MonthAll Year Long When I’m feeling a little downtrodden, beaten down, or depressed, I turn to music to renew my energies, revitalized my spirit, and inspire me with hope. Here are 9 inspirational musical performances by African-Americans artists. How I Got Over – Mahilia Jackson What’s Going On…
A Black History Month Special As I’m regain my footing on the blogging scene, I wanted to share some thoughts to commemorate Black History Month before it slips away. I’ve been somewhat distracted by activity happening in our nation’s Capitol. The state, local, and international political scene is also abuzz with political activity. For me,…
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