Though controversial for the head of a major museum (MOCA, LA) to turnabout and open a private gallery, Jeffrey Deitch smashed with his booth this year! Prominently displaying great artists such as Bisa Butler, Jewel Ham, and two masterful Francis Picabia’s, Deitch had fare for all in his display.
Black History
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A Celebration of Black History
Every February since 1926, the United States’ honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. Carter G. Woodson, known as the father of Black History, was a scholar whose […]
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“The Last Slave Ship” by Ben Raines & “The Black Joke” by A.E. Rooks
You can only imagine. There was fear, of course, but also pain and a feeling of suffocation. Surely, there was a sense of embarrassment when clothes were lost and bodily smells were unavoidable. Outrage, too, that was surely present, but you can only imagine. If you’re compelled to know, read these two great new books […]
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Talk of the Justin Fairfax Case and Modern Journalism Featured on Black Press USA’s “Let It Be Known”
On “Let It Be Known” on January 27, four Black journalists, including this writer who served as Fairfax’s communications consultant, had an hour-long discussion on “twitter justice,” modern media click-bait strategies and how they impact the speed and decision making of today’s journalism.
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Janet Jackson Documentary Debuts on Lifetime Friday
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The fiercely private five-time Grammy award-winner who is part of the Jackson clan, an American musical dynasty, will open up about her rise to superstardom, complicated relationship with her superstar brother Michael, the infamous 2004 Super Bowl incident and subsequent blacklisting by the entertainment industry and becoming a mother at age 50. The internet is buzzing over speculation that Justin Timberlake, with whom the triple threat has had a seemingly precarious friendship, makes a surprise appearance in the documentary, executive produced by Janet and her brother Randy.
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Warren Ohio Proclaims Jan. 26 Don King Day
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Don King Day is a ceremonial token of Warren, Ohio’s appreciation for what he has done for the city in the past and what he’s doing for the city today.
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IN MEMORIAM: Kituria Littlejohn McConnell, 71
OAKLAND POST — Kit was born July 16, 1950, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to Horace and Esther Littlejohn. She was raised in Washington, D.C., where she married Attorney Gregory (Greg) R. McConnell in 1973. The couple first met at Backus Junior High School in 1963. They attended Coolidge High School and Howard University where Kit graduated in 1972 with a degree in English.
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A Listing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Nearly Two Dozen Visits to Birmingham
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Many point to King’s efforts in Birmingham in the spring of 1963, when he helped direct thousands of demonstrators to fill up Birmingham jails, as legacy-defining. His work during that pivotal year helped loosen the grip of segregation not just in the South but nationwide. However, King, whose birthday will be celebrated on January 17, began his work in the Magic City before 1963 and he did return afterwards. Here’s a timeline of King’s most memorable visits to the city.
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AFRO Archives Jan. 28, 2015: They Stood Together
THE AFRO — Most knowledgeable political historians agree that the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and the Voting Rights Acts, which passed one year later, became law because President Johnson passionately supported them. In addition to the two landmark civil rights measures, the nation also witnessed the passage of legislation that introduced Medicaid and Medicare during the Johnson administration.
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Atlanta church service will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
THE ATLANTA VOICE — In a news release, the King Center in Atlanta said the 10 a.m. Monday service will be broadcast live on Atlanta’s Fox TV affiliate and on Facebook, YouTube and thekingcenter.org. The Rev. Natosha Reid Rice and Pastor Sam Collier will preside over the service. This year’s keynote speaker is the Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church.
