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National Poetry Month and Black Aspirations Week 2015

Happy National Poetry Month (April) to All !  Don’t hesitate to enjoy the works of poets Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, K.L. — a rising star in my local community of writers, and others throughout the year. Saturday, April 17, 2015 … Continue reading

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Hollywood, Historians, and the Business of Movie Making

“Selma,” is a thought-provoking new film from director Ava DuVernay.  This work is receiving a great deal of attention for both its dramatization of the events leading up to the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights march and its … Continue reading

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The Beauty and Business of the Arts

I have traveled to Beijing, China on three different occasions, and I am always impressed by the rich history of the performing arts in that great city, especially when it comes to the Peking Opera.  Everything from the make-up and … Continue reading

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Honor in My Own Town!

With the end of the calendar year approaching, I thought I would share several important announcements about my recent activities. The first is related to my December 27, 2014 visit to the Western Reserve Historical Society.  Let me begin by … Continue reading

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