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Supervisor London Breed Salutes Afro Solo's Black Voices Performance & President Obama's 'My Brother's Keeper Initiative' Project
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| Supervisor London Breed greets Lance Burton (l), Stephanie Anne Johnson, African American Shakespeare Founder & Director, Sherrie Young and Thomas Robert Simpson, Founder & Artistic Director of AfroSolo. |
San Francisco Supervisor London Breed was on hand for last Friday's media briefing that launched the 20th Anniversary of AfroSolo, housed at the African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC), where Breed was Executive Director for ten years prior to becoming Supervisor for District 5. Breed acknowledged AfroSolo founder and Artistic Director Thomas Robert Simpson for his instrumental role in bringing the AAACC to the forefront of art and culture in San Francisco.
"Thomas has done an incredible job with making art accessible to everyone in the community in a tangible and transformative way," said Breed. "And it was truly a pleasure working with him at the AAACC. Now as Supervisor for the district, it is my honor to pay tribute to his work and the talent of those that have gathered for a celebration of 20 years of service to the community through art and culture."
Stephanie Anne Johnson, cancer survivor and visual arts & lighting designer, Lance Burton, founder of Planet Fillmore Communications, Tarika Lewis, first female in the Black Panther Party, and Kurt (DJ Lamont) Young, KPOO programmer & founder of Fingersnaps Media Arts were highlighted at the media briefing. (Click Here for Complete Article)
Thank you Supervisor Breed for caring and being on hand as AfroSolo demonstrates the power of the arts to heal.
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The Reviews Were Not Mixed. Bravo for Lorraine Hansberry Theatre's "Mingus Remixed" by Barry "Shabaka" Henley Directed by Delroy Lindo. Plus, There was an Ice Bucket Challenge to Boot!
San Francisco, CA - The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre successfully kicked off it's 2014 Season with packed houses for Barry "Shabaka" Henley's "Mingus Remixed," directed by Delroy Lindo. The production was well received and included: Muziki Roberson-piano/composer; Kash Killion-cello/bass; Howard Wiley-saxophones; Javier Santos-dancer/choreographer; David Allen Jr.-sound designer/composer; and Marianella deHaas Macchiarini-stage manager.
Visit www.lhtsf.org for photos of the Gala Reception as soon as they are posted.
"Mingus, Remixed" VIP Reception Committee:John Burris Esq., Chairman;Nafeesa Ahmad-Bey; Stephanie Shoffner; Charles Ward; Cheryl Ward Honorary Committee: Danny Glover; Carl Lumbly; Pam Moore; Carey Perloff; Ishmael Reed; and Barbara Rodgers.
The ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) tie in comes due to the fact Charles Mingus died of ALS. Mingus' struggle with the disease is evident in Henley's "Mingus Remixed."
The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, a non profit itself, used its platform at the Creativity Theater (formerly Zeum near the rechristened Leroy King Carousel) to give back to the community by hosting an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge between performances. After the Saturday matinee, Johnnie Burrell of International TV Media caught it on tape as Wright Enterprises' Jackie Wright, a former Lorraine Hanberry Theatre Board member took on the bucket of ice water. She was inspired by Pastor Bryan Carter of Dallas' Concord Baptist Church who challenged Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes III of Friendship Baptist West, a close contender for the national NAACP presidency and native San Franciscan.
Wright challenged folks in media to take on the challenge. Response to date, Gerry Dove, dynamic promotions director at KBLX et al, "I'll do it if Nikki does it first," referencing Nikki Thomas of the KBLX Morning Show with Steve Harvey. "We wait with bated breath." By the way it's a good thing to hold your breath when a bucket of ice water is poured over you head. Word to the wise!
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LHT's Gina Snow Pours Ice & Water on Jackie Wright, former LHT Board Member for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Posing minutes later in the aftermath, Wright says you too can survive the "chilled my body but warmed my soul" experience. She challenged folks in media and everyone to take the ALS challenge and help find a cure for Lou Gehrig's disease.
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"Lorraine Hansberry Theatre ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, San Francisco.
Video by Johnnie Burrell, International TV Media |
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, Bringing Art to the Audience
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KBLX's Nikki Thomas Speaks With "Cops and Robbers" Jinho "The Piper Ferreira" of Flipsyde- Appealing for National Dialogue
 From the back story of how "Cops and Robbers" got its stage birth via the direction of Ami Zins and Lew Levinson, Nikki Thomas of KBLX, does an excellent job of peeling back the dimensions of Jinho "The Piper" Ferreira as he talks about the creative angst he developed as a law enforcement officer working daily to be the change he wants to see. Piper talks about how his wife, educator, Dr. Dawn Williams Ferreira encouraged him to create change via "Cops and Robbers." He talks about the purpose of the play to create dialogue and change. Special thanks to Promotions Director Gerry Dove for arranging the interview. Listen here:The "Cops and Robbers" project includes the play, the book "Cops and Robbers, Past ,Present and Future, the CD of the play, that has been submitted to the Grammy's and the Single "Believe" from the "Cops and Robbers" EP. This weekend's show at the Marsh in Berkeley is the last of the original run and is sold out.
"Cops and Robbers" written and performed by Jinho "The Piper" Ferreira gives an unvarnished look at violence in America, yet it calls for hope through personal responsibility and action, as seen in his Single "Believe."
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| Flipsyde - Believe by Piper, law enforcement officer, rapper, writer, and performer of "Cops and Robbers," a 17 character one man show now at the Berkeley Marsh through October 19. |
Community News Continues
You Are Invited!
Click Image to get details about Black Media Appreciation Night on
Michael D's Registry Bay Area.Com. Kev Choice the masterful maestro of music will be performing! Artist Malik Seneferu has created a special award...and we can't forget to sing "Happy Birthday" to
Dr. Willie Ratcliff, celebrating 82 years!
Speaking of Birthdays.... Christine Harris' Virgo Bash is a Two Day Affair
September 13 & 14
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| Chairman of SF Jazz Heritage has a celebration including shows at Yoshi, Dining at 1300 in San Francisco and Pican's in Oakland. Check out the fun details. Click the Image! |
Sorrowful Community Notes
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KTSF Family mourns the passing of founder Lillian Lincoln Howell, who passed at her home on August 31, 2014.
Photo by Liz Hafalia/Chronicle
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Dear Friends: KTSF's founder and owner, Lillian Lincoln Howell, passed away at her home on August 31. Lillian's mission was to serve the underserved and she did so admirably for the past 38 years by formatting her station for the benefit of various local communities in Northern California. You are welcome to attend the visitation to be held this Saturday from 3-7pm at the Crosby N. Gray & Co. funeral home at 2 Park Road in Burlingame.
Please see the attached for additional details.
Michael Sherman
General Manager
KTSF Television
100 Valley Drive
Brisbane / CA / 94005
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Civil Rights Leader, Reverend Greggory L. Brown (2nd L) and wife Mary Lesser Brown (2nd R), are mourning the loss of Brown's father, Harold Sanford Brown Sr. devoted husband of Mrs. Betty Jane Brown for 68 years, father of 8 sons and 1 daughter and World War II Veteran. He is credited for encouraging Reverend Brown to work for social justice. (Rev. & Mrs. Brown pictured at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington & the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Dr. Martin Luther kIng Jr. with Deacon Douglass Haynes of Third Baptist Church, Jackie Wright Center & a former Marine from Houston,Tx.) Condolences can be sent toMiracles of Faith Community Church , 4335 Virginia Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Miracles of Faith Community Church to support the Miracle Harvest Program Education/Nutrition Program.See Letter from Deacon Larry Gaines.
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