Gail Choice  |   OW Contributor
Feb 26 2009

Young, Black and fabulous

 To begin with, I’m a New York junkie. I love New York and everything about it. So, when I heard that BET will be airing a reality series based in Harlem, I got excited. When I found out the subject matter, I said Halleluiah! It’s not about gangs, hard times, because Lord knows we got ‘em, but about young people with college degrees and dreams ready to take on the world.

Feb 21 2009

Achievements of Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks, Richard Parsons, Rep. Maxine Waters, Dr. Cornel West and Janice Bryant Howroyd lauded

BET will present it’s inaugural celebration of The BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, January 12, hosted by comedian Cedric the Entertainer. The awards show will be premiered on BET, Friday, February 22 at 8 p.m. and will include performances and/or appearances by Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Gladys Knight, Wyclef Jean, Jill Scott, Brian McKnight, Ne-Yo, Raheem DeVaughn, Blair Underwood, Danny Glover, Kerry Washington, Idris Elba, Hill Harper and Vivica A. Fox.

Gail Choice  |   OW Contributor
Feb 21 2009

Hope for the future of African American cinema

The 16th Annual Pan African Film Festival is now at an end for 2008 and gearing up to prepare for 2009’s festival. In a word the PAFF was excellent. It covered the gamut from film to live performances, art and music.

There is hope for the future of Black/African American cinema. Men and women of all ages are adding their voices and vision to an art form that breaks down cultural barriers, educates and entertains. The variety of films attests to the ingenuity, creativity and passion of these filmmakers.

Feb 19 2009

Artist and songwriter opens art gallery in South L.A.

 Los Angeles, CA -- Eclectic Order Gallery Manchester, is appropriately named as it hosts a mesmerizing collection of art forms and paintings that are beyond description and must be viewed personally to fully appreciate.

Gallery owner, David Redic, chose to showcase his unique artistic ensemble in the heart of South L.A. “I want this to be a place for our community to come in and receive culture and be exposed to the arts. You always start with home first” said Redic humbly.

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