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Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this Episode, Emily chats with "The Button Man", Harlem artist Beau McCall, an artist renowned for his unique use of buttons in wearable and visual art. McCall's work is featured in prominent collections such as New York's Museum of Arts and Design and London's Victoria and Albert Museum. McCall recounts his upbringing in Philadelphia, his move to Harlem, and his early inspirations. He explains how his fascination with buttons began with his mother's collection and grew through various craft classes. McCall shares memories of his artistic evolution, his experiences with the Harlem community, and the personal significance of his work, including tributes to friends lost to AIDS. The episode concludes with McCall's advice to aspiring artists and a nod to his ongoing support from his mother.About Artist Beau McCall :Drawing inspiration from the vast button collection of his mother and family, Beau McCall creates wearable and visual art by applying clothing buttons onto mostly upcycled fabrics, materials, and objects. With deliberate focus the buttons are arranged to stimulate one's curiosity and imagination, while simultaneously drawing attention to the unique history of buttons. Thereby McCall's work generates a discussion surrounding many topics such as pop culture and social justice.McCall began his professional career in Harlem in the 1980s after arriving from his native, Philadelphia with nothing more than a few hundred dollars, a duffel bag, and buttons. Circa 1988 he made his critically acclaimed wearable art debut at The Harlem Institute of Fashion (HIF) show for HARLEM WEEK. McCall went on to become an established force within HIF's Black Fashion Museum collective presenting at their shows consecutively through circa 1995, as well being featured in their museum exhibitions and prestigious events. During this time, McCall's visually captivating work was featured in the fashion bible Women's Wear Daily, on the PBS version of George C. Wolfe's The Colored Museum (1991), and in the award-winning film Quartier Mozart (1992), directed by Jean-Pierre Bekolo. The film won prizes at film festivals in Cannes, Locarno, and Montreal and was nominated, in 1993, for a British Film Institute award.McCall eventually applied his mastery of the button to visual art. Since then, he's been proclaimed by American Craft magazine as “The Button Man.” His visual and wearable art has been included in exhibitions at The Museum at FIT, Nordstrom, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Houston Museum of African American Culture, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Langston Hughes House in partnership with the inaugural Columbia University Wallach Art Gallery Uptown triennial and StoryCorps, and Rush Arts Gallery. McCall's work is held in the permanent collection of public institutions and by private individuals including the Museum of Arts and Design (New York), Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia), Victoria and Albert Museum (London), The Museum at FIT (New York), Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (New York), Amistad Research Center (New Orleans), The Museum of Modern Art Library (New York), Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art (New York), Stonewall National Museum & Archives (Fort Lauderdale), and The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Library (San Francisco), Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Residence, Debbie Harry of Blondie, Jeffrey Gibson, and Cristina Grajales. McCall has also been commissioned by the Museum of Arts and Design, Columbia University, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. And his wearable art can be found in gift shops including the Newark Museum of Art. McCall has been featured in the NY Times, Associated Press, NPR, L.A. Times, and more. In addition, he has served as a teaching artist at the Newark Museum of Art, the New York Public Library, and the Harlem Arts Alliance. McCall has also created a wearable art line called, Triple T-shirts. For these pieces, he upcycles three T-shirts by combining them into one flowing garment that can be worn in six different ways. Each style—from poncho to hoodie to shawl and beyond—brings dynamic versatility to traditional T-shirts. The shirts are curated to form a narrative about various socially-conscious and lighthearted themes.In 2021, McCall released his debut artists' book titled, REWIND: MEMORIES ON REPEAT, commissioned and published by SHINE Portrait Studio@ Express Newark, Rutgers University-Newark. The book honors the legacy of ten of McCall's deceased friends through collages composed of archival photos and images from his button artwork. The collages capture the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, from Philadelphia to New York, during the LGBTQ+ rights movement, the height of disco music and the AIDS crisis.In 2024, McCall debuted his first-ever retrospective and exhibition catalog titled, Beau McCall: Buttons On! at Fuller Craft Museum. The exhibition is currently on a nationwide tour.Through his work, McCall remains committed to channeling and contributing to the universal cultural legacy one button at a time.Visit Beau's Website:  BeauMcCall.ComFollow Beau on Instagram: @Beau_McCallFor more on Beau's exhibit "Buttons On!" CLICK HERE--About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com

"‘Don't send me home—I'm in pain.' That's what I told the ER doctor. If she hadn't listened, I probably wouldn't be here today." Lisa Whitmore Davis sits down in the Detroit is Different studio on Mother's Day and unpacks a journey that touches the soul and strikes a chord in every Detroit family. From her upbringing in Benton Harbor—"We were the only Whitmores in the phone book"—to leading cultural change in organizations like AARP, Lisa's story is rich with service, legacy, and resilience. In this powerful interview, Lisa speaks candidly about her battle with breast cancer, the power of Black women's voices in healthcare—"I had to fight to be believed"—and the documentary project birthed from her pain. Along the way, she shares why she chose Detroit over Birmingham, how her daughter's school sat next to the Charles H. Wright Museum, and the spirit of service instilled by her missionary father and nursing mother. This episode dives deep into culture, caregiving, spirituality, community, and the healing power of storytelling. “Culture is identity,” Lisa says. And her identity is deeply Detroit. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special exhibition honoring the life and work of Dr. Charles Harold Wright himself. Kevin Davidson, the museum's Director of Design and Fabrication, was hired by Wright. He joined us for an inside look at the exhibition. Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot SessionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"When you set out to heal the world, you realize that you yourself have healing to do.” In this Detroit is Different episode, Dr. Demarra West, founder of Rest Like a Queen Retreat & Day Retreats in Detroit, shares her journey of self-discovery, purpose, and community impact. Having moved to Detroit just eight months ago, she reflects on how the city called her to do deep healing work, both personally and for others. As a licensed therapist and holistic healer, Demarra unpacks trauma, resilience, and systemic barriers, discussing how poverty and racism block access to true healing. She and Kari dive into the complex dynamics between Black men and women, the shifting power structures in Detroit, and the need for reciprocity and respect. “Joy, prosperity, peace, and purpose are birthrights,” she declares, emphasizing self-love and community-driven solutions. Of course, no episode is complete without classic Detroit questions—Demarra recalls her first Ford Focus, picks Glorilla and Usher for the Detroit fireworks finale, and says if an alien landed in Detroit, she'd take them straight to the Charles H. Wright Museum for a lesson in Black excellence. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

"My grandmother died when I was four months old. From the stories I got, she just had the gift of gab. One, she was beautiful. Two, she was also a hairstylist." The world of hair artistry, entrepreneurship, and cultural storytelling with Kristina the Glam Tech, a Detroit-born stylist and artist whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From braiding hair in her basement as a teen to making waves in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, Kristina's passion for hair has transformed into a thriving career. Raised by a lineage of strong women—including her grandmother, a self-made hairstylist and property owner, and her mother, the first in the family to attend college—Kristina was immersed in the entrepreneurial spirit of Detroit. Her career took off with Hair Wars, where she showcased elaborate, gravity-defying designs, and later with "My Hair, My Story, My Glory" at the Charles H. Wright Museum, an event celebrating the artistry and history of Black hair. Now in LA, she is shifting her focus to fine art, using hair as a medium to tell powerful stories, proving that creativity knows no bounds. With raw honesty, humor, and determination, Kristina shares her experiences navigating both the beauty industry and the art world, offering insights into what it takes to turn passion into purpose while staying true to her Detroit roots. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with laughter, real talk, and a masterclass in Black creativity and resilience. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Ep.225 Mario Moore, a Detroit native, received a BFA from the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI in 2009 and an MFA in Painting from the Yale School of Art, New Haven, CT in 2013. He is a recent Kresge Arts Fellow (2023) and a recipient of the prestigious Princeton Hodder Fellowship (2018-2019). He also has been awarded residencies at Duke University, Josef and Annie Albers Foundation, Fountainhead, and Knox College. Moore's work is in the permanent collections of but not limited to the Detroit Institute of Arts, Princeton University Art Museum and The Studio Museum in Harlem. Moore's work has been widely exhibited, including at the Smart Museum of Art, Chicago, IL; Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI; Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA; The Cleveland Museum of Art, and Colby College Museum of Art. Mario Moore / Enshrined: Presence & Preservation exhibition—Moore's largest survey of work to date—opened at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit in June 2021 and traveled to the California African American Museum (CAAM) in March 2022, his first solo exhibition on the West Coast]. Moore's most recent traveling museum exhibition, Revolutionary Times opened at the Flint Institute of Arts in January 2024 and closed at the Grand Rapids Art Museum in August 2024. Mario Moore currently works and lives in Detroit, MI. Headshot by Danielle Eliska Artist https://www.mariomoorestudio.com/ ABC news https://www.abc12.com/video/detroit-native-brings-revolutionary-times-to-the-flint-institute-of-arts/video_1a604728-0a2e-5a4b-969d-f0304557c2a1.html Hour Detroit https://www.hourdetroit.com/art-topics/two-new-exhibitions-at-cranbrook-art-museum-highlight-detroit-artists/ Canvas Rebel https://canvasrebel.com/meet-mario-moore/ David Klein Gallery https://www.dkgallery.com/artists/45-mario-moore/ Grand Rapids Art Museum https://www.artmuseumgr.org/press-releases/artist-mario-moore-bridges-untold-stories-of-americas-past-and-present-at-the-grand-rapids-art-museum Kresege Arts https://kresgeartsindetroit.org/artist/mario-moore/ Shondaland https://www.shondaland.com/act/a40458000/detroit-artist-mario-moore-interview/ Outlier Media https://outliermedia.org/mario-moore-artist-detroit-painter-interview/ LSU Museum of Art https://www.lsumoa.org/mario-moore-responding-to-history CAA Museum https://caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2022/enshrined-presence-preservation Duke Arts https://arts.duke.edu/projects/mario-moore/ Duke Form https://www.dukeform.co/all-content/mario-moore Sakehile & Me https://www.sakhileandme.com/artists/mario-moore.htm Cranbrook Art Museum https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/artist-led-tour-skilled-labor-mario-moore-sabrina-nelson-richard-lewis/ CCS Detroit https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/news/mario-moore-honored-with-ccss-2023-distinguished-alumni-award/ Detroit Metro Times https://www.metrotimes.com/arts/mario-moore-tells-detroits-underground-railroad-history-in-new-exhibit-midnight-and-canaan-31303155 Cultured Mag https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2022/11/02/mario-moore-painting-black-history Princeton University https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/01/us/princeton-university-portraits-workers-trnd/index.html The Art Newspaper https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2020/01/20/princeton-artist-fellow-mario-moore-celebrates-african-american-workers

In July, Donna and Orlando became the first podcast to ever grace the African World Festival!Bryce Detroit joined the duo on stage to discuss his ‘Hood Closed to Gentrifiers' campaign in light of events and news stories coming out of the city.They also spoke with Kevin Davidson, Director of Design and Fabrication for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to learn more about the history of the museum and the festivalTo learn more about the African World Festival, click here!FOR HOT TAKES:WRIGHT MUSEUM ART EXHIBITION 'DOUBLE ID' HIGHLIGHTS STRUGGLES OF BLACK MENSupport the Show.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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June 19, 2024 ~ Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Manager of Community and Learning Engagement Yolanda Jack talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie about the museum's Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration. The event honors the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth, which commemorates the delayed news of freedom for enslaved individuals in Texas, delivered two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The museum's exhibition aims to deepen visitors' understanding of African American history, emphasizing themes of liberation, freedom, and resilience.

June 19, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie highlight the history and planned observances of Juneteenth, hear about some disturbing content that's being delivered to kids on YouTube, discuss the Biden Administration's latest immigration policies, and get more on the debate in Lansing over economic investment incentives. Guests include Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Manager of Community and Learning Engagement Yolanda Jack, Institute for Strategic Dialogue Senior Analyst Aoife Gallagher, immigration attorney Farah Al-Kherson, and Michigan State House Rep. David Martin.

Vice President Kamala Harris continued her Economic Opportunity Tour on Monday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. At the event, she announced new government grants for auto supply companies. "I am proud to announce we are investing $100 million in small and medium-sized auto supply companies, many of which are Black-owned and based right here in Michigan. These grants will allow businesses to upgrade production and production lines to produce parts for electric vehicles. I am also pleased to announce the launch of a new program that will match government-backed loans with private equity capital to help small and mid-sized auto suppliers access loans from a quarter million dollars to ten million dollars," the vice president said.  The nationwide tour aims to highlight the administration's efforts in enhancing community investment. President Biden will be addressing the NAACP in Detroit in just two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start on the roads, where there's a big problem heading out of Downtown Detroit. WWJ's Scott Ryan has those details. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris is in Detroit at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has more on today's top stories. 

Photo credit: Lamar Landers Sydney G. James (b. 1979, Detroit, MI) is a fine arts painter and muralist living and working in Detroit. James began her career as art director of an advertising agency after earning her BFA from Detroit's College of Creative Studies in 2001. In 2004, James moved to Los Angeles to work as a visual artist in the film and television industry and earned a master's degree in secondary education. Since returning to her native city in 2011, James has become known as the eminent muralist of the Detroit art scene, transforming the city's skyline and artistic legacy as well as completing murals across the country, including New Orleans, LA; Brooklyn, NY; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; Worcester, MA; and Hawaii. James was awarded a 2017 Kresge Arts in Detroit Fellowship and served as a 2021 Kresge Artist Fellowship panelist in Visual Arts. Her work has been exhibited at Detroit's Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MOCAD), the Charles H. Wright Museum, Inner State Gallery, PlayGround Detroit Gallery, Collective Detroit Gallery, Detroit Artist Market, Red Bull House of Art, Janice Charach Gallery, and was included in the Arts, Beats and Lyrics traveling exhibition. James' work has also been featured by major marketing brands including Vans shoes, PepsiCo, Ford Motor Company, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Lions. James is a co-founder of the bi-annual BLKOUT Walls street mural festival which debuted in Detroit in 2021, created as a direct response to the lack of diversity and artist remuneration across the country's creative economies. In 2022, James participated in the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) Residency in Brooklyn, NY. Sydney G. James, Serving Tee Liberation, 2023. Acrylic, t-shirts, fabric, and gel medium on canvas, 14.5x8ft. Sydney G. James, Bereavement? (non-binary), 2023. Acrylic, fabric, gel medium, and satin trim on canvas, 96x120 inches. Sydney G. James, The Westside Johnsons, 2022. Acrylic, gel medium, and upholstery trim on raw canvas, 10x6ft.

Cecelia Sharpe speaks with award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter who will be at the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit on December 16, 2023 to talk about her book "The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther".

The youngest of 13 children, Stephanie M. Jones spent her childhood in Detroit soaking up entrepreneurial skills as a shampoo girl for her single mother, who worked as a hairdresser and cosmetologist. In high school, she was voted “Best Dressed” and “Most Likely to Succeed” (thanks in part to her habit of wearing dresses and carrying a briefcase to school), and she vowed at an early age to be her own boss by the time she was 30 years old.   Now, Jones is perhaps best known for her roles as the founder and CEO of the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance (CHAT); the creator of the National Blacks and Tourism Collaborative; and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for the U.S. Department of Commerce. But she's also someone who — after many years of facing her own professional challenges — has made it her life's mission to serve others by creating a more equitable space for underserved groups, from single mothers to small business owners and everyone in between.   In this episode of Humans of Travel, Jones dives into some of her early pursuits, from working as a secretary in a discriminatory work environment to her time marketing small businesses and creating My Daughter's Keeper, a nonprofit organization to help cultivate healthy relationships between mothers and their adolescent daughters.   Listeners will also hear about Jones' latest mission: To create tangible opportunities for Black and Brown small businesses to market themselves and attract the attention of tourism industry stakeholders across the U.S.  INSIDE THIS EPISODE 01:00 Meet Stephanie M. Jones, the founder and CEO of the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance (CHAT), the creator of the National Blacks and Tourism Collaborative, and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for the U.S. Department of Commerce02:25: Jones tells listeners about her childhood in Detroit, where she grew up as the youngest of 13 children.  09:18: Jones reflects on one of her first jobs, where she had her first experience with racism and discrimination in the workplace. 17:35: Jones moves on to help open the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. 25:15 Listeners hear the origin story behind Jones' first nonprofit, "My Daughter's Keeper."33:20:  Jones speaks about her transition into the travel industry and her mission to help small Black and Brown businesses operating within the tourism landscape.39:30: Jones shares how her travel industry colleagues can get involved with her initiatives. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History  Black Cultural Heritage Tours   Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative  Contact Stephanie: Stephanie@blacksintourism.org  ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Digital Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Directors' Take podcast, your hosts Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas are joined by Writer/Director Tomisin Adepeju. Tomisin is a Nigerian-British Filmmaker based in London whose work has travelled to several major film festivals including Sundance and BFI London Film Festival. He also is the founder and curator of the film event DAILIES which platforms the exceptional work of emerging filmmakers. In this conversation we dig down into his journey to talk about the following:   -Why he began filmmaking. -What he believes directing is. -Why he felt the need to go to film school. -How he got into Sundance. -What happened after. -Finding his voice. -The struggles with the industry pathway. -What the future looks like for him now.   Biography Tomisin Adepeju is a Nigerian-British Filmmaker based in London, England. His multi award-winning shorts, The Good Son & Super 16mm graduation film, Marianne have been selected at over 100 International film festivals, these include; Oscar-Qualifying Urbanworld Film Festival, the 25th New York African Film Festival, Smalls Film Festival & Triforce Film Festival. Both shorts have also screened at several prestigious institutions including: Cinematheque Suisse, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the British Film Institute & BAFTA. His award winning short, The Right Choice had its World Premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, it was also selected to screen as part of Sundance London. The film has screened at over 45 International Film Festivals, these include; Oscar-Qualifying; Pan African Film Festival 2018, Cleveland International Film Festival & HollyShorts Film Festival. Tomisin is a 2018 Edinburgh Talent Lab alumnus, in 2019, he was one of the 12 filmmakers selected to take part in the annual NETWORK@LFF development programme at the BFI London Film Festival. His most recent short Appreciation had its World Premiere at the Oscar-Qualifying Pan African Film Festival 2019 & it's North American Premiere at Oscar-Qualifying Aspen Shortsfest. The film was also an official selection of BFI London Film Festival 2019. He is currently developing his debut feature. He is represented by United Agents in the UK and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in the US.   Nuggets of the week Oz: Diarmuid Goggin Twitter (X) Marcus: Timothée Chalamet & Martin Scorsese Have an Epic Conversation | GQ Tomisin: 'Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls.' by Ingmar Bergman   Credits Music by Oliver Wegmüller   Socials Instagram: @TheDirectorsTakePodcast Twitter: @DirectorsTake Tomisin's socials: Twitter (X) & Instagram Dailies socials: Website, Twitter (X) & Instagram   If you have any questions relating to the episode or have topics you would like covering in future releases, reach out to us at TheDirectorsTake@Outlook.com.

Welcome back to Shoptalk Podcast EP393 with J and Dame! In this episode, the guys are back for another week of laughs and discussions. They kick off by sharing highlights from their recent experiences. Dame recounts a funny exchange with his daughter, and J takes us on his visit to the Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History, where he explored the Ruth E. Carter Exhibit, the Still I Rise Exhibit, and the Tuskegee Airmen Exhibition. The conversation then takes an interesting turn as they delve into the trending dating lists circulating on social media. They discuss the list of places not to take a woman on a first date and even add some of their own, including where not to go with a woman and what type of women to avoid dating altogether. The guys share their thoughts on these lists and attempt to make sense of it all. Additionally, J brings up a "Who's Mans Is This" segment, focusing on Dwight Howard and his recent involvement in sexual assault allegations and kidnapping. It's a wild discussion you won't want to miss! Music Pick - Detroit Players - Sheefy McFly feat Boldy James ❶ Youtube  ☞ YouTube.com/jjohnson313 ❷ Website ☞ www.shoptalkpod.com ❸ Book some time ☞ www.shoptalkpodcastudio.com ❹ Facebook ☞ https://m.facebook.com/ShoptalkPod/ Follow @jjohnson313 on Instagram and Twitter Follow @dame___313 on Instagram and Twitter Follow Shoptalkpodcast on Instagram and Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoptalkpodcast/support

Norris Howard is in and we're talking about a lot. 01:20 - Where we've been, as Norris Howard talked about the WhatChaWannaEat food hall and what international places it reminds him off. That said, he hopes for more vegetarian and vegan options in his community. 06:21 - Jollibee is coming to Metro Detroit. Have you been? 07:55 - There's a new study about what young adults - 18-29 years old - really want to stay in Michigan. There are some surprising results, and a lot of it is about women's rights and enforced gun control. Plus, African Americans feel the least positive about staying in Michigan. What groups feel like they're most ready to leave, vs. not. It's an interesting discussion. Link to poll: https://www.detroitchamber.com/under-30-poll/ 23:47 An opportunity for Wayne and Oakland Counties to vote on a millage to support the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum is making progress in the state legislature. 26:57 - Is it time to redraw the political maps? Do we need a taxing area that is focused on the more urban and developed areas of Metro Detroit, as unlike many metro areas, our population centers are spread across three counties instead of one? Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

Carolyn Grant Normandin is the Regional Director of the Michigan ADL (Anti-Defamation League). Normandin is responsible for leading ADL's Michigan Regional Office, which focuses on combating anti-Semitism and bigotry of all kinds through advocacy, community service and anti-bias education. Prior to joining ADL, Normandin was Senior Vice President leading Operations, Marketing and Sales at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Normandin also worked for General Motors in a variety of areas, including the GM Foundation, Public Policy, Brand Communications and Diversity & Inclusion. Born in Detroit and raised in Southeastern Michigan, Normandin earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Michigan State University and she is a graduate of Leadership Detroit Cohort XXXVI. Normandin is on the Board of Directors for Alternatives For Girls and serves on the Executive Committee of the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity. Normandin also serves as a Shiva Leader for Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. ADL is a leading anti-hate organization. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry, its timeless mission is to protect the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of hate with the same vigor and passion. ADL is the first call when acts of antisemitism occur. A global leader in exposing extremism, delivering anti-bias education and fighting hate online, ADL's ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination or hate. More at www.adl.org.  Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Carolyn Grant Normandin: Website: https://www.adl.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ADL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anti.defamation.league/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anti-defamation-league/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adl_national/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ADLNational

This week, Authentically Detroit sat down with Kevin Davidson, the Director of Design and Fabrication at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.  Donna and Orlando spoke with Kevin about the 40th annual African World Festival, taking place in Downtown Detroit at Hart Plaza, July 14-16th. As a 40-year employee, Kevin has had the opportunity to experience every festival since its inception. While recording, Donna and Orlando also learned of Rev. JoAnn Watson's passing and took the time to honor the life and legacy of the lifelong community activist. For more information about the African World Festival, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:FEDS CHARGE DETROIT MAN IN APPARENT STRANGULATION DEATH OF WYNTER COLE-SMITH HILL HARPER DECLARES SENATE RUN IN MICHIGAN, CHALLENGING SLOTKINSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Detroit's Midtown Cultural Center will receive $12 million from Michigan taxpayers if, as anticipated, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the 2024 budget passed last week by legislators. The money will supplement the anticipated $38 million first phase of multiple projects to renovate a number of landmarks, among them the Midtown Cultural Center that includes the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Public Library, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and the Detroit Science Center. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

July 2, 2023 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses the hand-crafted sail boats that can be bought in New Baltimore, the exereince based on the TV show "Friends" in Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, and the Chippewa Nature Center's educational offerings in Midland. Plus, Lorenz discuss's the 40th anniversary of the African World Festival in the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

On this special Juneteenth edition of Detroit Today, we take a look at celebrations around southeast Michigan, first learning how husband and wife duo Kevin and Keliela Wright started an annual event in their city of Madison Heights, and the importance of community and conversations. Then, Yolanda Jack from the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History stops by to discuss what the museum is doing for the holiday and why Juneteenth is important in the city. Finally, Ronald Zweig, Professor of Israel Studies at New York University and author of “German Reparations and the Jewish World: A History of the Claims Conference," joins the show to share how German reparations to Israel occurred, the lessons others can learn, and how the process actually helped both countries recover following World War II.

CCH is an avid art collector. A new exhibit featuring pieces from CCH's collection Diaspora Stories: Selections from the CCH Pounder Collection opened in Chicago on March 18 at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center and runs through July 16, 2023.  The exhibition which was curated especially for the DuSable Museum contains 24 works of art by worldrenowned artists including Kehinde Wiley, Patricia Renee Thomas, Reginald Jackson, Robert Pruitt, Greg Breda, Ebony G. Patterson, and Mickalene Thomas, among others. Each item was curated and personally selected in collaboration with the DuSable and Ms. Pounder from her extensive collection specifically for “Diaspora Stories: Selections from the CCH Pounder Collection.”  Bio: Award winning actress CCH Pounder can currently be seen as “Mo'at” in James Cameron's AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Pounder portrayed “Dr. Loretta Wade” on the CBS series, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS for seven seasons and other notable projects include the television shows THE GOOD FIGHT, WAREHOUSE 13, SONS OF ANARCHY, REVENGE, BROTHERS, LAW & ORDER: SVU and HBO's THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY, which garnered Pounder her fourth Emmy® nomination. For seven years, Pounder portrayed "Claudette Wyms" on the critically acclaimed FX series, THE SHIELD, which earned her many accolades including an Emmy® nomination, the MIB Prism Award," two Golden Satellite Awards and the “Genii Excellence in TV Award.” Other honors for Pounder include an Emmy® nomination for her role as Dr. Angela Hicks on the NBC series ER and an Emmy® nomination for her role in FOX's The X-FILES.  In addition, she received a Grammy® Award nomination for "Best Spoken Word Album" for GROW OLD ALONG WITH ME, THE BEST IS YET TO BE and won an AUDIE, the Audio Publishers Association's top honor, for WOMEN IN THE MATERIAL WORLD. Film credits include HOME AGAIN, RAIN, PRIZZI'S HONOR, POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE, ROBOCOP 3, SLIVER, TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT, FACE/OFF, END OF DAYS, MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES, ORPHAN, AVATAR, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS and her breakout role in BAGDAD CAFÉ.  A graduate of Ithaca College, she received an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the school, was their 2010 Commencement Speaker and in 2021, she received Ithaca College Alumni Association's Lifetime Achievement Award.  Pounder serves on the Board of the African Millennium Foundation and was a founding member of Artists for a New South Africa. An advocate of the arts, she is active in the Creative Coalition and recent accolades for Pounder include the Visionary Leadership Award in Performing Arts from the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) in San Francisco, the 2015 Carney Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Chase Brexton Health Care in Baltimore, 2015 Honoree at the Grand Performances Gala in Los Angeles, the 2016 SweetArts Performing Arts honoree from the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, the National Urban League's 2017 Women of Power Award and the 2018 Bob Marley Award from AFUWI (American Foundation for the University of the West Indies).  In addition to her prolific acting career and advocacy, Pounder has been extensively involved with the arts as a patron, collector, gallery owner and museum founder. Originally from Georgetown, Guyana, Pounder's collection consists of Caribbean and African artists and artists of the African Diaspora. Her collection is heavily concentrated in the area of Contemporary Art but also includes traditional African sculptures. In 1992, Pounder and her husband, the late Boubacar Koné, founded and built the Musée Boribana, the first privately owned contemporary museum in Dakar Senegal, which they gifted to that nation in 2014. Pounder's personal collection contains over 500 works of art, many of which she has loaned to Xavier University of Louisiana for a series of exhibitions and some which were on exhibit at Somerset House in England, Kent State Museum, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, MI and The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago. 

In the upcoming episode of "The Wonder Women of Aviation," we are thrilled to bring you an inspiring and informative conversation with our special guest, Gigi Coleman. Gigi is not only the great-niece of the legendary Bessie Coleman – the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot's license – but also an accomplished performer, speaker, and educator committed to preserving and advancing her great-aunt's incredible legacy. In this episode, Gigi will discuss her one-woman show, "Queen Bess," where she portrays her trailblazing Great-Aunt Bessie to captivate audiences both young and old, encouraging them to dream big and challenge convention. We'll learn about some of the prestigious venues where Gigi has performed, such as the Cleveland OH Women's Air and Space Museum, Embry Riddle University, Florida Memorial University, United Airlines, Charles H. Wright Museum, the Northern IN Mayor's Roundtable, and the world-renowned OSH KOSH Air Show. As someone who is passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Gigi is also the founder of the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars (BCAA), a 501(C)3 program aimed at inspiring the next generation. Gigi will share more about BCAA's mission to expose disadvantaged youth to the world of STEM and aviation, and how learning about Bessie's accomplishments has the power to ignite their dreams and aspirations. Throughout our discussion, we will dive deeper into the remarkable history and legacy of Bessie Coleman, and explore how her fearless spirit continues to inspire and shape the future of aviation. We'll also discuss the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within the field, and how woman aviators like Gigi and her Great-Aunt Bessie are breaking down barriers and making history. Join us as we take flight with Gigi Coleman and uncover the incredible story of the Wonder Women of Aviation! https://www.bessiecolemanaviationallstars.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wonderwomenofaviation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wonderwomenofaviation/support

Welcome to episode 167 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode Ken sits down with Pamela Perry from Pam Perry PR to discuss how to get started with PR and how it can benefit your law firm.  Dr. Pam Perry is an award-winning communication and PR professional. She helps established experts and experienced entrepreneurs to stand out from the crowd so they can attract clients by promoting their buzz-worthy brand story. She is the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE and podcast host of Get Out There and Get Known. After working with Dr. Pam, her clients have been featured on CNN, Impact Network, CNBC, Fox Soul, Sirius XM, Oprah Magazine, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, PBS and many other major media outlets. She has been called by Publishers Weekly a PR Guru and featured in many major publications (including several covers), and on more than 500 radio and TV programs. She also has a 25-year career expertise in marketing, public relations, and journalism including work with The Detroit Free Press, Michigan Chronicle, and several radio stations. Dr. Pam has worked with many nonprofit organizations, like the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, developing their social media presence, online brand, and digital marketing programs. She is also the author of Synergy Energy: How to Use the Power of Partnerships to Market Your Book, Grow Your Business and Brand Your Ministry and 115 PR Tips on How to Brand Your Ministry (both available on Amazon.com) Known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time Dr. Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients brand (and get paid) like a superstar. For more information, visit www.pamperrypr.com.     What you'll learn about in this episode: Why a PR firm could be beneficial for your law firm How Pamela got started in PR and when she started Pam Perry PR Getting started with Public Relations Tips for doing PR on your own How to get featured in a newspaper   Resources:  pamperrypr.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamperryprcoach https://www.facebook.com/pamperryprpage/ https://twitter.com/pamperry   Additional Links: PILMMA's Super Summit: https://www.pilmma.org/summit/ The Mastermind Effect: https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect/ PILMMA's Free Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/resources/ PILMMA Join Page: https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind/

Ep.140 features Elliot Perry. He is a native Memphian... graduate of Treadwell HighSchool (1987) and the University of Memphis (1991) where he also playedbasketball. After graduating with a degree in marketing in 1991, Perry was drafted in the second round of the 1991 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers and went on to play 10 years. After retirement, Elliot served as a player representative with the NBA Players Association in (2004). On October 8th, 2005he began a new chapter in his life when he joined the Memphis Grizzlies ownership team. Elliot lives in Germantown, TN with his wife, Kimberly and daughter Morgan. He enjoys golf and spending time with his mentees. Perry is currently working for the Poplar Foundation which support educational opportunities for underserved communities in Memphis, as well as; serving ast he board chair of the Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation, which provides mentorship opportunities for Memphis youth. He also serves on several other boards including National Civil Rights museum (NCRM), Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM), and New Hope Christian Academy. Elliot and his wife are avid art collectors and have amassed one of the top contemporary collections of African American and African artist in the country. They have been collectingfor over twenty (20) and continues to support not only artist, but arts organizations that are helping build a stronger and more diverse arts community in Memphis. Their collection has been written about extensively and exhibited several times and in 2014 showed at the Charles H. Wright Museum of AfricanAmerican History and the Flint Institute of Arts. In 2022 he was honored by MoMa and the Blacks Arts Council. Perry said “The mission of our collection is to encourage dialogue, while also creating a platform for inquiry and exploration.All the artist within our collection have the common denominator of being some of the most powerful and visually impactful voices of their generation. As collectors, we aim to compile works that allow for the convergence of these voices and the conversations they instigate. Our enthusiasm is not just simply about a collection; it is in some way our attempt at documenting and preserving African American culture and history for the next generation”.  Elliot PerryFoundation https://www.elliotperry.org/ MoMA Black Arts Council Gala https://press.moma.org/news/momas-2022-black-arts-council-benefit/ Artsy https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-black-collectors-shaping-future-art NBA https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/mikecheck-elliot-perry-showcases-extensive-passion-african-american-art-grizzlies-players-lounge Hyperallergichttps://hyperallergic.com/509611/sondra-perry-offers-viewers-a-drone-perspective/ Vanity Fair https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/meghan-and-harry-tyler-perry-art-collection Fort Wayne Museumof Art https://fwmoa.blog/2022/08/03/what-were-reading-playing-to-the-gallery-by-grayson-perry/ Andy WarholFoundation https://warholfoundation.org/2022/06/07/current-art-fund-2022-application-now-open/ Tri-StarArts https://tristararts.org/current-art-fund Larry's List http://www.larryslist.com/artmarket/the-talks/former-nba-star-on-why-the-work-of-artist-of-color-is-vital-to-art-institutions/ Andscape https://andscape.com/features/next-chapter-retired-nba-player-elliot-perry/ C& https://contemporaryand.com/magazines/the-elliot-and-kimberly-perry-collection/ BrooksMuseum https://www.brooksmuseum.org/post/the-art-of-collecting Wikipedia  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot_Perry

Carolyn Grant Normandin is the Regional Director of the Michigan ADL (Anti-Defamation League). Normandin is responsible for leading ADL's Michigan Regional Office, which focuses on combating anti-Semitism and bigotry of all kinds through advocacy, community service and anti-bias education. Prior to joining ADL, Normandin was Senior Vice President leading Operations, Marketing and Sales at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Normandin also worked for General Motors in a variety of areas, including the GM Foundation, Public Policy, Brand Communications and Diversity & Inclusion. Born in Detroit and raised in Southeastern Michigan, Normandin earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Michigan State University and she is a graduate of Leadership Detroit Cohort XXXVI. Normandin is on the Board of Directors for Alternatives For Girls and serves on the Executive Committee of the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity. Normandin also serves as a Shiva Leader for Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. ADL is a leading anti-hate organization. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry, its timeless mission is to protect the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of hate with the same vigor and passion. ADL is the first call when acts of antisemitism occur. A global leader in exposing extremism, delivering anti-bias education and fighting hate online, ADL's ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination or hate. More at www.adl.org.  Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Carolyn Grant Normandin: Website: https://www.adl.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ADL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anti.defamation.league/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anti-defamation-league/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adl_national/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ADLNational

This week Authentically Detroit takes a look at the city's jazz legacy!Donna and Orlando sat down with Kevin Davidson, Director of Design and Fabrication at the Charles H. Wright Museum. They discuss the museum's latest companion exhibits, “Detroit Jazz: The Legacy Continues” and“Jazz Greats,” plus the future and legacy of the museum itself. For more information about the exhibits, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:PROSECUTOR WON'T CHARGE DETROIT OFFICERS IN PORTER BURKS'SHOOTING DEATH  DETROIT TO INVEST $9MILLION IN PARKING LOTS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES 

The youngest of 13 children, Stephanie M. Jones spent her childhood in Detroit soaking up entrepreneurial skills as a shampoo girl for her single mother, who worked as a hairdresser and cosmetologist. In high school, she was voted “Best Dressed” and “Most Likely to Succeed” (thanks in part to her habit of wearing dresses and carrying a briefcase to school), and she vowed at an early age to be her own boss by the time she was 30 years old.   Now, Jones is perhaps best known for her roles as the founder and CEO of the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance (CHAT); the creator of the National Blacks and Tourism Collaborative; and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for the U.S. Department of Commerce. But she's also someone who — after many years of facing her own professional challenges — has made it her life's mission to serve others by creating a more equitable space for underserved groups, from single mothers to small business owners and everyone in between.   In this episode of Humans of Travel, Jones dives into some of her early pursuits, from working as a secretary in a discriminatory work environment to her time marketing small businesses and creating My Daughter's Keeper, a nonprofit organization to help cultivate healthy relationships between mothers and their adolescent daughters.   Listeners will also hear about Jones' latest mission: To create tangible opportunities for Black and Brown small businesses to market themselves and attract the attention of tourism industry stakeholders across the U.S.  INSIDE THIS EPISODE 01:00 Meet Stephanie M. Jones, the founder and CEO of the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance (CHAT), the creator of the National Blacks and Tourism Collaborative, and a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for the U.S. Department of Commerce 02:25: Jones tells listeners about her childhood in Detroit, where she grew up as the youngest of 13 children.  09:18: Jones reflects on one of her first jobs, where she had her first experience with racism and discrimination in the workplace. 17:35: Jones moves on to help open the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. 25:15 Listeners hear the origin story behind Jones' first nonprofit, "My Daughter's Keeper." 33:20:  Jones speaks about her transition into the travel industry and her mission to help small Black and Brown businesses operating within the tourism landscape. 39:30: Jones shares how her travel industry colleagues can get involved with her initiatives. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History  Black Cultural Heritage Tours   Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative  Contact Stephanie: Stephanie@blacksintourism.org  ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Digital Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fannie Lou Hamer was born in 1917, the youngest of 20 children in a family of Mississippi sharecroppers. Black, poor, disabled by polio, and forced to leave school early to support her family, she lived what seems like a lifetime of oppression by the time she reached young adulthood. As she continued to work and live in the south during the 1950s and 1960s, she became interested in — and later heavily involved in — the Civil Rights Movement. Despite the insurmountable challenges she faced (she experienced racist attacks, was sterilized without her consent in 1961, and was beaten by police in 1963), Hamer was committed to making a difference in the lives of others by advocating for Black voter rights and social justice. In her new book, Until I Am Free, award-winning historian and New York Times best-selling author Keisha N. Blain shared how Hamer's ideas still serve as a beacon for a new generation of activists. Blain suggested that there's much to glean from Hamer as we continue to wrestle with social justice and dismantle systems of oppression. Blain positioned Hamer alongside other key political thinkers like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and challenges us to listen to a Black, disabled, woman activist as we confront our past, present, and future. Dr. Keisha N. Blain is an award-winning historian of the 20th-century United States with broad interests and in African American History, the modern African Diaspora, and Women's and Gender Studies. She is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh and the president of the African American Intellectual History Society. She is also a columnist for MSNBC and is currently a 2020-2021 fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University. Blain's published works include: the multi-prize-winning book Set the World on Fire: Black Nationalist Women and the Global Struggle for Freedom; To Turn the Whole World Over: Black Women and Internationalism, for which she co-edited; New Perspectives on the Black Intellectual Tradition; and Charleston Syllabus: Readings on Race, Racism, and Racial Violence. Her latest books are the #1 New York Times Best Seller Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019, edited with Ibram X. Kendi; and Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America. Follow her on Twitter @KeishaBlain and on Instagram @KeishaNBlain. LaNesha DeBardelaben is Executive Director of the Northwest African American Museum and serves as National President of the Board of Directors of the Association of African American Museums. Prior, she was Senior Vice President of Education & Exhibitions at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan. Her 15+ year career in museums began at the National Museum of Kenya in Africa in 2001, and she has studied museums and libraries internationally in Ghana, South Africa, England, Germany, and Israel. As a historian and museum director, LaNesha has contributed scholarly writings to national publications and has received numerous awards for her community and professional service, including the 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee's Edwin T. Pratt Community Service Award, 2020 Female Founders Alliance Unsung Heroes Award, 2019 WNBA Inspiring Women Award, and many more. Buy the Book: Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America (Hardcover) from Elliott Bay Books  Presented by the Northwest African American Museum and Town Hall Seattle.

The original interview with Charlie Becham was fun, engaging, and eye-opening. Today he is back to talk more about his life story. The one-man stage play is now a film shown on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 7 pm at the Charles H Wright Museum. His story opens up about the targeting of leaders and public officials under a microscope from the FBI. This interview explores in more detail the roles public officials play in Detroit politics. This is another piece of the puzzle into the wit, character, and savvy of being smart while honoring public service. Charlie Becham is a Detroit signature in 6 Mayoral administrations, and one of the best Detroit is Different interviews. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

This episode is the first in a series dedicated to talking about teaching art while still having some personal success as an artist. Everyone in this series will be asked Who were your teachers or mentors How do you balance teaching and making Who do you see getting hired today as teachers Where does art rank in importance in your school Who are the students that you serve What's your favorite teaching assignment Give us a pro-tip for teaching or photographing Endia Beal is a North Carolina based artist, curator, and author. Beal's work merges fine arts with social justice. She uses photography and video to reveal the often overlooked and unappreciated experiences unique to people of color. Specifically, Beal's first monograph, Performance Review, brings together work over a 10-year period that highlights the realities and challenges for women of color in the corporate workplace. She lectures about these experiences, which also addresses bias in corporate hiring practices. https://endiabeal.com This episode is sponsored by the Charcoal Book Club - https://charcoalbookclub.com Beal is featured in several online editorials including The New York Times, NBC, BET, Huffington Post, and National Geographic; she also appeared in TIME Magazine, VICE Magazine, Essence, Marie Claire and Newsweek. Her work has been exhibited in several institutions including the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University in Durham, NC; The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, MI, and Aperture Foundation in New York, NY. Beal's photographs are in private and public collections, such as The Studio Museum in Harlem in New York, NY, Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago in Chicago, IL, and Portland State University in Portland, OR. She is a fellow of the Center for Curatorial Leadership and completed residencies at Harvard Art Museums, the Center for Photography at Woodstock and McColl Center for Art + Innovation. Beal received grants from the Magnum Foundation and the Open Society Foundation, among others. Endia holds a dual BFA-AH in art history and studio art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MFA from Yale University; she has also completed the certification from the Executive Education in Fostering Inclusion and Diversity Program at Yale School of Management.

Show Title: “PRESERVING DETROIT'S LEGACY” Listen + Subscribe NOW The Piper Carter Podcast on #DetroitIsDifferent Episode #121 Interview: Singer, Storyteller, Writer, Dancer, Percussionist, Lyricist, & co-Founder of the women’s oral history vocal group “Hakamma”, Jarah Michelle McKinney is an Archivist & Librarian working as Education Program Producer at The Charles H Wright Museum & is also the new Executive Director at Detroit Sound Conservancy (DSC): A nonprofit community-based archive documenting Detroit music through preservation, education, performance, & place keeping. DSC will preserve the musical recordings of Harold W. McKinney (1928-2001). The collection contains numerous audio & cassette tapes documenting the music of “The Baron” from the 1960s to his death in 2001. DSC plans to inventory, digitize, & make accessible the recordings at their soon-to-be-open-to-the-public museum, library, & archive in the heart of the West Side neighborhood where McKinney grew up & later, raised his family. Preserving McKinney’s recorded legacy is part of a larger effort to document Detroit’s rich sonic legacies beyond Motown.  These recordings include broadcasts, live events, studio recordings, evaluation dubs, a metal ‘mother’ for disc album production, concerts, lecture-demonstrations, studio & home rehearsals of various groups of players/singers of original compositions, lyrics, & original lyrics set to cover material, home recordings of archival personal family moments & recorded conversations about the history of the musical development of African American music.  Some of the studio recordings at risk have been released for the mass market as long-playing 33 rpm & 45 rpm discs and CDs now out-of-print.

Produced by DuEwa World - Consulting + Bookings http://www.duewaworld.com Ep. 22 DuEwa interviews award winning poet, editor, professor, children's and nonfiction author, Quincy Troupe for a #FocusedFriday edition.  Quincy discussed his forthcoming collection of poetry, DUENDE: Poems 1966 - Now. He also shared his journey from his life in St. Louis, to his artistic beginnings in California, to his life in the arts in New York City. Quincy talked about his relationship with the late, jazz legend Miles Davis and his writings on the notable musician. He also read a sample of poems.  Visit www.sevenstories.com for news on Quincy's forthcoming book DUENDE. Also connect with Quincy Troupe on Facebook and via email at mptroupe@yahooo.com.  Listen to this and previous episodes of Nerdacity Podcast at Anchor FM, Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Overcast, Radio FM, Google Podcasts, and others.  Connect with the podcast on Instagram @nerdacitypodcast. Follow and tweet your thoughts on the show on Twitter @nerdacitypod1. Visit anchor.fm/duewafrazier/support or PayPal.me/duewaworld to donate for future episodes. BIO Quincy Troupe is the author of 20 books, including 10 volumes of poetry and three children's books. His awards include the Paterson Award for Sustained Literary Achievement Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award, a 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from Furious Flower, and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Award, January 25, 2018, in Detroit, Michigan. His writings have been translated into over 30 languages. Seven Stories Press will publish a new collection of Troupe's poetry, titled Duende Poems: 1966–Now in the fall of 2021 and his memoir, The Accordion Years the following year in 2022. A major motion pictured based on Troupe's memoir, miles & me, is also scheduled to go into production in the fall of 2021. Currently, Quincy Troupe is poetry editor of A Gathering of the Tribes and contributing editor to Konch, two online literary journals.  Visit www.QuincyTroupe.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duewafrazier/support

In episode 147 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the ethics of guilt and digital documentation, commenting on two worlds of photography, and the importance of embracing new technology, thinking and practice. Plus this week photographer Endia Beal takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which she answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?' Endia Beal is an African-American visual artist, curator, and educator. She graduated from the University of North Carolina with a double bachelor's degree in Art History and Studio Art and as an undergraduate student attended the Studio Art Centre International in Florence, Italy focusing on classic Art History of High Renaissance period. In 2013, she completed a master's degree from Yale School of Art in Fine Arts and Photography. During this time she created her first body of work exploring the struggles of women of colour in the professional field, in the corporate space in particular. Since 2014 Beal has worked as the Director of Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State University and is an Associate Professor of Art at the university. Her work has featured in several online editorials including NBC, the Huffington Post, Slate Magazine and the National Geographic. Her work has been exhibited in several institutions including the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit, Michigan, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Art and Culture based in Charlotte, NC, the Aperture Foundation of New York, and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York. https://endiabeal.com Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, a working photographer, and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019). His book What Does Photography Mean to You? including 89 photographers who have contributed to the A Photographic Life podcast is on sale now £9.99 https://bluecoatpress.co.uk/product/what-does-photography-mean-to-you/ © Grant Scott 2021

How are different arts organizations around Detroit celebrating Black History Month? Edward Foxworth of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History talks about their exhibits, and Asia Hamilton discusses the HAIRarchy exhibit at the Norwest Gallery of Art.

Dara Harper has been driven to share stories that offer the Black perspective for children and families. A life-long Disney fan never found stories in America’s mainstream that represented her beauty, character, and upbringing. Her ‘Sky Princess’ animation is available on Amazon streaming and features Vivica Fox and more known voice talents. Dara was raised in the heart of Detroit’s Westside and now resides in Los Angeles. Currently, her play ‘Half Truths Full Plate’ is being produced in Los Angeles at the Stella Adler Theater. Her most known local work is ‘Passing’ which starred Mayowa Reynolds and ran off-Broadway and sold out the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History theater numerous times. Dara is also my big sister (khary Frazier). We talk family, creative business, and story telling. Episode Notes Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher.Comment, suggest, and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.comFind out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

CEO of Audiowave Network and host of NWP podcast, JG, sat in and chatted with us this week as we recapped our first LIVE podcast event. Humble Flei hosted an Urban Podcast Month LIVE Podcast and Mixer at the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History. Tune in for more of the recap and more conversation with JG.

Welcome back to #ShoptalkPodcast EP154! HAPPY URBAN PODCAST MONTH!!! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas start of discussing Urban Podcast Month (#2019UPM) and the upcoming Live Show. They discuss a bit of the journey and just show love to the listeners as well as other urban podcasters across the country. J.Johnson shares a story about an encounter he had at work with someone using the N-word and Dame gives an update on the status of his walking boot. The fellas also get into some topics Game Of Thrones End Game Detroit Rappers Steve Harvey 3rd Divorce Jesse Williams Divorce agreement Farrakhan being taken off FB & IG 2019 Urban Podcast Month Event to be held Sunday May 26th at the Charles H Wright Museum of Afrícan American History from 4-8PM. Ticket information will be posted shortly! Music Pick: Logic Homicide ( feat. Eminem) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/homicide-feat-eminem/1461429835?i=1461430347 Who’s Man Is This?!? - Taylor Swift and the Mayonnaise version of black culture she totally stole from Beyoncé ❶ iTunes ☞ Search #shoptalkpodcast ❷ Youtube ☞ YouTube.com/jjohnson313 ❸ SoundCloud ☞ SoundCloud.com/shoptalkpod ❹ website: www.shoptalkpod.com Follow @Shoptalkpodcast on Instagram! Follow @jjohnson313 on Instagram and Twitter Follow @damegonewild on Instagram and Twitter Follow @TheShoptalkPod on Twitter Follow Shoptalkpod on Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/ShoptalkPod/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shoptalkpodcast/support

Episode Notes The Underground Hip-hop Awards will be held Sunday, January 6, 2019, at the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History. This is the 5th year where rappers, producers, movie directors, promoters and the people part of the scene of Underground Hip-hop will be recognized. If you have yet to witness a world of passion and creativity this is a can’t miss event. DJ Uncle P (Co-Host of Detroit is Different’s F What You Heard Podcast) shares his vision of why he launched this event and what to expect. Insider Information on the Business and Hustle of Independent Music

Episode Notes The Underground Hip-hop Awards will be held Sunday January 6, 2019 at the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History. This is the 5th year where rappers, producers, movie directors, promoters and the people part of the scene of Underground Hip-hop will be recognized. If you have yet to witness a world of passion and creativity this is a can’t miss event. DJ Uncle P (Co-Host of Detroit is Different’s F What You Heard Podcast) shares his vision of why he launched this event and what to expect. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Paly, and Sticher.Comment, suggest, and conect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.comFind out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Charlie Beckham’s Detroit story runs deep. Engineering at General Motors when GM was the largest company in the world began Beckham’s professional journey. Soon he joined his older brother Bill Beckham and worked with the Coleman Young’s Mayoral administration. Ever since his start with Coleman Young Beckham has worked on behalf of the city. The understanding of people, systems, and himself has crystallized to a humble wisdom of today. This was a gem of an interview discussing basketball, Russell Woods, Cadillac car, and much more. Beckham is presenting a one-man show about his life at the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History Saturday, September 15, 2018, @ 8pm Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see, and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Paly, and Sticher.Comment, suggest, and conect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Listen to “The African History Network Show” with Michael Imhotep on 910 AM The Superstation, Sunday, Dec. 17th 2017, 9pm-11pm EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  Call in # (313) 209-9000!  Last Show of the Year 2017!  1) How African Americans organized in Alabama to fight for their own issues by supporting Doug Jones and won.  2) Omarosa Manigault fired in dramatic fashion from the White House by John Kelly. Gets backlash on Social Media. #ByeFelicia  3) What Happens To Black Republicans When They Have Outlived Their Usefulness to White Supremacy?  4) New Study Finds News Outlets Promote False, Negative Portrayals Of Black Families That Don't Match Reality.  5)  What is Kwanzaa? Reconnecting African Americans to African Culture.      5) This date in African American History.   Michael Imhotep will be speaking at Kwanzaa Events in Detroit, Atlanta and Los Angeles, Tues. Dec. 26th – Sun, Dec. 31st (New Years Eve).  Visit http://www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more information.  Detroit, Tues. Dec. 26th - Thurs. Dec. 28th, 6pm - 9pm at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.  Visit our Vendor Table.  Michael Imhotep will speak on Wed. Dec. 27th, 7:15pm. Don't miss my Los Angeles presentations on Sat. Dec. 30th, 3pm-7pm & on New Years Eve at Krst Unity Center, Sun. Dec. 31st, 3pm-7pm at The Krst Unity Center, 7825 S. Western Ave. - FREE EVENT - Donations Accepted

(The technical issue of not being able to hear Kaba Kamene during the interview has been fixed) Prof. Kaba Kamene of "1804" & "Hidden Colors" Interview with Michael Imhotep about Black Friday 2 - African History & Economic Empowerment.  Listen here on Blog Talk Radio or Watch on Facebook at "The African History Network" or on Youtube at "Michael Imhotep".   Join Michael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show on Wednesday, Nov. 22nd, 2017, 11pm EST as he welcomes Prof. Kaba Hiawatha Kamene of the new documentary "1804 Hidden History of Haiti", "Hidden Colors", "Elementary Genocide 3", "Out of Darkness" and the "Black Friday" documentary series.      We'll discuss his upcoming appearance in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 24th, 2pm-5pm at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for a Screening & Discussion of "Black Friday 2; The Living Legacy Tour".   Prof. Kaba Kamene and Michael Imhotep are both featured in this new documentary from Directory Ric Mathis.   The Screening & Discussion is FREE and open to the public.  Visit http://www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more information. Michael Imhotep will have copies of "1804" and "Hidden Colors" on sale at the event or order them from http://www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com. 

Listen to “The African History Network Show” with Michael Imhotep on 910 AM The Superstation, Sunday, May 21st, 2017, 9pm-11pm EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  1) May 25th is African Liberation Day 2017.  JoAnn Watson, former City Council Member in Detroit discusses the 2 Day African Liberation Day Celebration in Detroit and the importance of ALD.  2) Black voter turnout fell in 2016 to its lowest point in 20 years as Voter Suppression increased.  3) Prosecutors are pushing back against AG Jeff Sessions order to pursue the most severe penalties.  4) The History of the Rockefeller Drug Laws. DETROIT: FREE EVENT - African Liberation Day 2017 2 DAY EVENT, Friday, May 26th, 6pm-9pm & Saturday, May 27th 10am- 6pm at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Special guest - Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network presenting a blistering, fire charged, fact based presentation on Saturday called “What Did Trump Do In His First 100 Days and the Negative Impact on African Americans: Elections Have Consequences”.  You will never be the same after this presentation.  Visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more information. CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at (313) 209-9000.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen to The African History Network Show with Michael Imhotep, Sundays, 9pm-11pm EST on 910 AM in Detroit or around the world online at www.910AMSuperstation.com or by downloading the 910AM App to your smartphone or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com and listen to the podcasts.  Watch on Facebook LIVE at “The African History Network”.

Michael Imhotep was on location at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit on Friday, Nov. 25th, 2016 also known as Black Friday.  He talked about Redistributing The Pain to those who have been inflicting pain upon us through Economic Boycotts of the Christams Shopping Season from Nov. 25th - Jan. 2nd as Min. Farrakhan has called for and Redirecting Dollars to African American owned businesses as much as possible so we can better strenghten ourselves economically and hopefully continue to support these businesses into the next year.  He also talked about the screening of the new documentary "Black Friday The Remix" that he is featured in taking place on Sat. Nov. 26th, 2pm-4pm at the CHWMAA.  GET 20% Off Orders $100 or more at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com. Use Coupon Code "Black Power Friday 2016"!!! DETROIT: Sat. Nov. 26th, 2pm-4pm, Screening & Discussion of the new documentary "Black Friday The Remix: What Legacy Will You Leave?" from Director Ric Mathis featuring Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network. If you liked the "Black Friday: What Legacy Will You Leave" film from 2015 you will love "The Remix".  (WATCH VIDEO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVoAJcY0pTk

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, 2016, 4pm-6pm EST (1pm-3pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network. “Should African Americans Celebrate European Holidays: The History of Thanksgiving”; Director Ric Mathis talks about his new film “Black Friday The Remix” which deals with strategies to recycle our $1.3 Trillion economy and to create intergenerational wealth. Don't miss the screening on Sat. Nov. 26th at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit; Dr. Greg Carr on Sen. Jeff Sessions as Attorney General and the devastating impact it will have on the African American community. Order "Should African-Americans Celebrate European Holidays: The History of Christmas, Thanksgiving & Easter" – Recorded December 2013 by Michael Imhotep here http://theafricanhistorynetwork.net/epages/a3d1797c-2da1-4f66-8933-7c6b06c1fe16.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/a3d1797c-2da1-4f66-8933-7c6b06c1fe16/Products/713  CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Mon.-Fri. 4pm-6pm EST online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more info and podcasts and DVDs by Michael Imhotep.

Listen to “The African History Network Show” with Michael Imhotep on 910 AM The Superstation, Sunday, Sept. 4th, 2016, 10pm-11pm EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network.  Our guest will be Prof. James Small of “Hidden Colors 4”. We discussed Hidden Colors 4, current events like the Presidential Election, the role local Politics plays in our lives, how The Civil Rights Movement was an Armed Resistance Movement and his upcoming appearance in Detroit for a Screening & Discussion of Hidden Colors with Michael Imhotep, Sept. 8th at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Detroit: FREE EVENT - Hidden Colors 4 Screening & Discussion with Prof. James Small & Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network Thurs. Sept. 8th, 2016 - 6pm-9pm, presented by The Charles H. Wright Museum and The Liberation Film Series.  Location: Charles H. Wright Museum, 315 E. Warren Ave. Detroit  Visit http://www.thewright.org/index.php/component/itsocial/event/1984 or www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.  (WATCH VIDEO) https://youtu.be/U-Az2TlTcl8 CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at (313) 209-9000.  POST YOUR COMMENTS.  WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR.  Listen The African History Netowork Show, Sundays online at www.910AMSuperstation.com or by downloading the 910AM App to your smartphone or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com and listen to the podcasts.

Founded in 2009 by Daishawn Franklin and Crystal Bailey, WALK was created to add to the emerging fashion industry in their hometown of Detroit. WALK averages over 500 women to each casting call and over 2,000 fashion forward show attendees from the metro Detroit area and around the country each year.   WALK has proven its success by hosting sold out events at lavish venues such as 320 Studios New York City during New York Fashion Week, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Opera House, Masonic Temple, Cobo Hall Convention Center, The Detroit Roostertail, and The Charles H Wright Museum of African American History. With celebrity hosts such as Naima Mora winner of America’s Next Top Model cycle 4, Teyona Anderson winner of America’s Next Top Model cycle 12, Whitney Thompson winner of America’s Next Top Model cycle 10, and Dominique Reighard of America’s Next Top Model cycle 10, WALK has built successful relationships with modeling agencies and buyers across the country to add val

TONIGHT: Listen to The African History Network Show, Thurs. May, 21st, 8:00pm-11:00pm EST (5:00pm-8:00pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep on The Blog Radio Network.  We'll continue our Celebration of The 90th Birthday of Malcolm X with interviews historian and lecturer, Dr. Leonard Jeffries and Prof. Kaba Kamene (aka Booker T. Colmean) of “Hidden Colors”.  CALL IN WITH QUESTIONS/COMMENTS & LISTEN AT (914) 338-1375.  Listen online LIVE and the archived show here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theafricanhistorynetworkshow/2015/05/20/celebrating-the-90th-birthday-of-malcolm-x-with-dr-leonard-jeffries-1or www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.   DETROIT: Dr. Leonard Jeffries will be at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Friday, May 22nd, 6pm-9pm and Sat. May 23rd, 10am-4pm visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more information.   ORDER the new film "Resurrecting Black Wall Street" from Your Black World Films featuring Michael Imhotep of The African History Network. ORDER your copy at http://bit.ly/1FY4qMj.   Watch the trailer for “Resurrecting Black Wall Street” feat. Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network here https://youtu.be/dTNAno3pRnU.  If you would like to sponsor a Screening of “Resurrecting Black Wall Street” for your group or organization, please email maria@boycewatkins.com.

TONIGHT: Listen to The African History Network Show, Wed. May, 20th, 7:00pm-10:00pm EST (4:00pm-7:00pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep on The Blog Radio Network.  We'll continue our Celebration of The 90th Birthday of Malcolm X with guest historian and lecturer, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, former Chair of the Black Studies Dept. at City College In New York.  CALL IN WITH QUESTIONS/COMMENTS & TO LISTEN AT (914) 338-1375.  Listen to the show here LIVE and archived: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theafricanhistorynetworkshow/2015/05/20/celebrating-the-90th-birthday-of-malcolm-x-with-dr-leonard-jeffries-1 or www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.   DETROIT: Dr. Leonard Jeffries will be at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Friday, May 22nd, 6pm-9pm and Sat. May 23rd, 10am-4pm visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more information.

Episode 82 of our weekly live broadcast is in the history books, and we had a lot of fun with our guests. We were joined by Corey from Midwest Media Expo and Terry from 313Dlove to talk about their respective events coming up in the next month, as well as two of our group's members, Ian and Darshan, to get their take on those events, our own upcoming events and more... In case you weren't listening live last night, you still have time to win a free lifetime membership to the Detroit Beer Press howler club.  All you have to do is be the first one to post a comment here that identifies all of the movies and TV shows from 1982 that the clips came from during our intro! Once said intro wrapped up, as always, we dove into quick introductions of everyone, and then hopped right into the news, events and stories that caught our eye from this past week.  We talked about Mt Everest basically being a chemical war zone due to all of the human waste left behind (yes, that means exactly what you think it means), Curt Schilling tracking down the guys who were harassing his daughter on twitter, the Rock Band video game making a comeback onto new platforms, why we're all apparently old and out of it since we don't understand how Snapchat can possibly be a threat to TV and more. In our second segment, we dove in with Corey from Midwest Media Expo.  For just $45 (and that pricing ends TODAY, people...so if you want it, go get it!) you get access to the entire weekend's events, autographs from the special guests and more.  That's right - no extra charge for autographs, special sessions, or anything else.  What a novel freaking concept.  The World Cosplay Summit will be taking place as a part of that weekend's activities, gaming tournaments and much, much more.  The Midwest Media Expo is a popular culture event similar to most Comic Conventions. Instead of focusing on only comics, the Midwest Media Expo is a celebration of all popular media, including: Animation, Television, Film, Literature, Video Games, Tabletop Gaming, Comics, and Internet Culture. The Midwest Media Expo will bring a unique all-ages blend of interactive events, celebrity guest panels, and live musical performances to Downtown Detroit.  Find them online at http://www.midwestmediaexpo.com/, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestMediaExpo Segment three has us chatting about an event this Friday as Terry talked about the 313Dlove event.  From a trending topic on Twitter to a movement that will one day see March 13 a city-wide holiday, they focus on positive change.  There's a march taking place in the morning, followed by a programming track at the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History.  Find out more on their site - http://313dlove.com/ - or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/313DLove Our fourth and final segment doubled back on some earlier topics, covered a few more items that we hadn't gotten to, and then wrapped things up for the night. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/195184165" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Join us next week as we've got Steve from Arrow Strategies and Billy Strawter from Social Coop Media Detroit with us in-studio as we talk about our Pink Slip Party that Thursday night and more. Midwest Media Expo can be found at at http://www.midwestmediaexpo.com/, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MidwestMediaExp 313Dlove can be found at http://313dlove.com/ - or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/313DLove As always, we can be found: On the web: http://www.ITinTheD.com On Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/ITintheD/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=91763 On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ITintheD  On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ITintheD 

Listen to The African History Network Show Thurs. May 22nd, 8pm-11pm EST with guest Doshon Farad, Staff Writer for YourBlackWorld.net.  We'll discuss the 89th birthday of Malcolm X.  We'll also re-air our interview with Dr. Frances Cress Welsing of “Hidden Colors”.  Call in by phone LIVE at (914) 338-1375.  Call in with your questions.   We'll re-air our interview with Dr. Frances Cress Welsing who is a Psychiatrist and the author of “The Isis Papers: The Keys To The Colors”.  We'll discuss “Donald Sterling, SCANDAL & a Culture of European White Supremacy”.  She'll also talk about her upcoming lecture in Detroit at African Liberation Day, May 23rd, 6pm-9pm at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.  For more information on her lecture please visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.

Listen to The African History Network Show Thurs. May 15th, 8pm-11pm EST with guests Dr. Frances Cress Welsing of “Hidden Colors” & Cultural Scientist & Archaeologist, Nubia Wardford.  Call in with your questions or listen by phone at (914) 338-1375.    Dr. Frances Cress Welsing is a Psychiatrist and the author of “The Isis Papers: The Keys To The Colors”.  We'll discuss “Donald Sterling, SCANDAL & a Culture of European White Supremacy”.  She'll also talk about her upcoming lecture in Detroit at African Liberation Day, May 23rd, 6pm-9pm at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.  For more information on her lecture please visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com.   Nubia Wardford is a Cultural Scientist and Archaeologist and will talk about her he upcoming “The Creatress In Our Own Image: When God Was an African Woman An Archaeological Perspective”.  She'll also talk about her upcoming lecture in Detroit, May 17th, 3pm at Nandi's Knowledge Café, 12511 Woodward, Ave., Highland Park, MI.  Call 313-865-1288 for more information.    Listen to The African History Network Show with host Michael Imhotep as we interview some of our top Scholars on African History and much more every Thurs, 8pm-11pm EST at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theafricanhistorynetworkshow or www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com by phone, when we are LIVE at (914) 338-1375. Episodes are also archived on www.Itunes.com.

Listen to The African History Network Show, Thurs. March 20th, 8pm-11pm EST with guests, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, former Director of Black Studies at City College in New York and Dr. David Imhotep author of "The First Americans Were Africans Documented Evidence". Visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1380625622214440/ Dr. Leonard Jeffries will talk about "Marcus Garvey: Look For Me In The Whirlwind" and his upcoming events in Detroit, MI, Sat. March 22nd at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and his lecture with Michael Imhotep, Sunday March 23rd at the 5e Gallery. Visit www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com for more information. Dr. David Imhotep will talk about "The First Americans Were Africans Documented Evidence: The Underwater Pyramids" and much more. In his ground breaking book, Dr. David Imhotep deals with the African presence in North America at least 51,700 years ago. Visit www.HistoricTruth.Info. Visit us at www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com.  

As a producer, he has lent his hand to such artists as; Janet Jackson, Pharoahe Monch, Bobby Creekwater, Vickie Winans, Jadakiss, Lin Rountree, Anita Baker, Jay Electronica, Jeymes Samuel, Ryan Leslie, and Amp Fiddler. In 2011 his music was featured in the AT&T “Swag/FLY ERRR” commercial.  At just 32 years old, he is a taste and hit-maker with an undeniable track record. As an artist B. has performed and toured alongside some of the industry's finest including; Talib Kweli, Morris Day and The Time, Kim Burrell, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, The Isley Brothers, George Duke, The Last Poets, Musiq Soulchild, Geno Young, Jaguar Wright, Kelis, Gene Dunlap, Sy Smith, Zo!, Joe Sample, Norman Brown, Wyclef, Raheem DeVaughn, Martha Reeves and Jonathan Butler just to name a few. Along with national tours, B. has also graced the stages of all of Detroit's premier venues and clubs including; The Fox Theatre, Chene Park, Freedom Hill, Detroit Opera House, Hart Plaza, The Music Hall, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, Baker's Keyboard Lounge, The Key Club, and Bert's Jazz Marketplace.

Listen to The African History Network Show, Thursday, August 15th, (Special Time) 9pm-11pm EST with guests Njia Kai, Director of the 31st Annual African World Festival & Obie Egbuna with an update on Zimbabawe. 1st Hour – Njia Kai, will talk about The 31st African World Festival taking place Friday, August 16th, - Sunday, August 18th at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History. FREE EVENT Obie Egbuna will talk about African LIberation Day for Children and much more. Michael Imhotep will talk about his upcoming lectures at The 31st Annual African World Festival. He'll do 2 fantastic presentations on "Great African Women In History: The Mother's of Civilization" Sat. & Sun., August 17th - 18th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm at The African World Festival at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History 315 E. Warren, Detroit, MI (In the GM Theater, 1st floor). Be sure to visit the Vendor Booth of The African History Network at the Festival. We'll have a wide selection of African History & African-American History DVD Lectures on sale. www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com Listen to The African History Network Show every Thursday, 8pm-11pm EST at www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theafricanhistorynetworkshow or by phone, when we are LIVE at (914) 338-1375. Episodes are also archived on www.Itunes.com.  

Listen to The African History Network Show, Thurs., August 8th, 8pm-11pm EST with guests Atty. Malik Zulu Shabazz of the New Black Panther Party, "The Million Youth March", Njia Kai, Director of the 31st Annual African World Festival & Doshon Farad, Staff Writer for “Your Black World”. 1st Hour – Njia Kai, will talk about The 31 African World Festival taking place Friday, August 16, - Sunday, August 18 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.  FREE EVENT 2nd Hour – Atty Malik Zulu Shabaz of the New Black Panther Party will talk about The Million Youth March and The Black Family Convention , September 2013. Doshon Farad, Staff Writer for www.YourBlackWorld.com will join us as well. Michael Imhotep talks about his upcoming lecture with David Imhotep, Sat. Aug. 10th "Great African Women In History: The Mothers of Civilization – Part 2" presentation & discussion by Michael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show, Sat. July 27th, 2pm-8pm at Nandi's Knowledge Café, 12511 Woodward Ave., Highland Park, MI. (4 Blocks South of the Davison Fwy between Glendale & Highland St.)   FREE EVENT – Donations Accepted.  For more info please visit www.TheAfricanHistoryNetwork.com or call 313-462-0003 or Nandi's Knowledge Cafe at (313) 865-1288 or email us at TheAHNShow@gmail.com.

The African History Network Show, Thurs., August 1st, 8p-11p EST with guests Dr. Keefa Lorraine, “East Meets West Wholistic Health Fair”, Njia Kai, Director of the African World Festival, Doshon Farad, Staff Writer for “Your Black World” & Carl & Kenya Stevens, JujuMama Love Academy. 1 Hour – Dr. Keefa will talk about The East Meets West Wholistic Health Fair taking August 3rd, 10am-6pm at Sankofa Life Campus, 18734 Woodward (3 Blks South of 7 Mile ), Detroit, MI. FREE EVENT - Indoor/Outdoor Event. Special guest,  2 Hour – Njia Kai, talks about The 31 African World Festival taking place Friday, August 16, - Sunday, August 18 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.  FREE EVENT Doshon Farad, Staff Writer for www.YourBlackWorld.com will talk about some hot topics in the news including the boycott of Florida called for by Prof Ron Daniels and more. 3 Hour – It's going to get HOT.  Not for children.  Carl & Kenya Stevens of the JujuMama Love Academy (www.JujuMamaBlog.com) will talk about Tantra & Sacred Sexuality and their upcoming LIVE Web Demo, Sun. Aug. 49pm EST about Tantra Sex.  Visit http://www.jujumamablog.com/shop/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=245

Our guests will be Dr. Rkhty Amen who is one of the top experts and teachers of the Medu Netcher in the country. We'll talk about her new book, "A Life Centered Life Living MAAT". It deals with how to live the Ancient African principle Ma'at everyday. Ma'at deals with truth, justice, righteousness, balance, order, harmony and reciprocity. Actress and Author, Bern Nadette Stanis who is best know for playing the role of "Thelma Evans" on the classic TV Show "Good Times" will talk about her upcoming appearance this weekend in Detroit at the 30th Annual African World Festival. The festival will be held at the Charles H. Wright Museum Of African-American History this year. Visit her website, www.ThelmaOfGoodTimes.com. We'll also talk about the lecture that Michael Imhotep, host of The African History Network Show is doing called "An Introduction to The Media's Deliberate Destruction Of The African-American Family" on Saturday & Sunday, August 16th, 4:30pm-5:30pm at The African World Festival, 315 E. Warren, Detroit Mi, @ The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History in the GM Theater.   Here are some video clips of Part 1 if you missed it: http://youtu.be/pWEZarDOK18 , http://youtu.be/6iCCLxtSMi8.  Here is a clip promoting Part 2: http://youtu.be/BEsCb4hXSvg Item #729 at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com  

Sonia Sanchez is the first Poet Laureate for the City of Philadelphia, PA. Poet. Mother. Professor. National and International lecturer on Black Culture and Literature, Women's Liberation, Peace and Racial Justice. Sponsor of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Board Member of MADRE. Sonia Sanchez is the author of over 16 books includingHomecoming, We a BaddDDD People, Love Poems, I've Been a Woman, A Sound Investment and Other Stories, Homegirls and Handgrenades, Under a Soprano Sky, Wounded in the House of a Friend (Beacon Press, 1995), Does Your House Have Lions?(Beacon Press, 1997),and most recently, Morning Haiku(Beacon Press, 2010).  A recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts, the Lucretia Mott Award for 1984, the Outstanding Arts Award from the Pennsylvania Coalition of 100 Black Women, she is a winner of the 1985 American Book Award for Homegirls and Handgrenades, the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Humanities for 1988, the Peace and Freedom Award from Women International League for Peace and Freedom (W.I.L.P.F.) for 1989, a PEW Fellowship in the Arts for 1992-1993 and the recipient of Langston Hughes Poetry Award for 1999. Does Your House Have Lions? was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. She is the Poetry Society of America's 2001 Robert Frost Medalist and a Ford Freedom Scholar from the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. She is the recipient of the 2005 Leeway Foundation Transformational Award. She was the first Presidential Fellow at Temple University and she held the Laura Carnell Chair in English at Temple University.  TWITTER @poetsanchez  WEBSITE: www.soniasanchez.net

Nubia M. Wardford, Anthropologist/Archaeologist Born and raised in the City of Detroit. Nubia became interested in geology and paleontology at the age of 7 while digging in the earth and researching stones, plants and animal fossils of Michigan. After reading about the treasures of Tutankhamen at age 8 she became sure that her life interest would be investigating and researching the accomplishments of early African civilizations. She taught science for grade levels Pre-K – grade 8, for ten years. She has dedicated a great deal of her life toward uplifting the Black community and will continue in this work. "There is much to be done. I am confident with the young brilliant minds that I have encountered are a small sample of the actual number just waiting for their chance." With a B. A. in Anthropology, she has worked at major museums in the Detroit area, such as the Wayne State University Anthropology Museum, The Henry Ford Museum, The Detroit Institute of Arts and now she is presently working as a registrar, which is the caretaker of the collections at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Now she is proud to be involved in her greatest endeavor, which is the research and excavations of Ancient Nubia in the Sudan. She has recently been offered employment as an English instructor and a scholarship from the University of Khartoum in Sudan, where she will actively engage in the field study of The Sacred Cities of Ancient Nubia while teaching English and pursing her Masters degree and Ph. D in archaeology.