Showing posts with label black. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black. Show all posts
November 17, 2009
October 23, 2009
September 22, 2009
For America to truly be "post-racial"...
For America to truly be "post-racial" and for Blacks to get their fair share of reparations and at NO cost to the economy or the national debt....every Black person should be allowed to open hand slap 5 random people every 1st Friday and 3rd Monday of each month for ONE year with no repercussions...
July 15, 2009
SOUL POWER: Documentary
I saw this move this weekend with a friend and it was Awesome! Unfortunately it's an indie film, so you have to really search in your area to see when and if its showing. I know in NYC it is showing in only 2 theaters. For those of you who don't know what this movie is about I'll give a quick highlight.
This documentary chronicles the time leading up to the famous Ali-Foreman fight "Rumble in the Jungle". It focuses on the 3 days music festival that was put together by Don King and a few other cats leading up to the fight. The film give good insight into the thoughts and feelings and the excitement of the various bands as they journeyed to Zaire the days before the huge festival. The film shows performances by the Spinners, B.B. King, Celia Cruz, James Brown and a few other surprises that I'm sure you will enjoy. If you are able id recommend seeing this film at the theater. If not be sure to but it on DVD once its released.
This documentary chronicles the time leading up to the famous Ali-Foreman fight "Rumble in the Jungle". It focuses on the 3 days music festival that was put together by Don King and a few other cats leading up to the fight. The film give good insight into the thoughts and feelings and the excitement of the various bands as they journeyed to Zaire the days before the huge festival. The film shows performances by the Spinners, B.B. King, Celia Cruz, James Brown and a few other surprises that I'm sure you will enjoy. If you are able id recommend seeing this film at the theater. If not be sure to but it on DVD once its released.
I Found Soul on YouTube #8
There is not much that needs to be said about this video. Mr. Withers and his band rock this and they are so cool. Enjoy.
Bill Wither - "Use Me"
Bill Wither - "Use Me"
July 2, 2009
I Found Soul on YouTube #7
I just came acorss this video. I never know they had a video for this song. One of my favorite joint's from The Commodores. Brick House.
June 24, 2009
The History of SoulTrain
For those of you who didn’t know, you may find it interesting to learn the history of the TV show SOULTRAIN. (Portions copied from Wikipedia)
The origins of Soul Train can be traced to Chicago in 1965 when WCIU-TV began airing two youth-oriented dance programs: Kiddie-a-Go-Go and Red Hot and Blues. These two programs would set the stage for what was to come several years later.
Don Cornelius, a news reader and backup disc jockey at Chicago radio station WVON, was hired in 1967 as a news and sports reporter. Cornelius also was emceeing a touring series of concerts featuring local talent, calling his travelling caravan of shows "The Soul Train". WCIU-TV took notice of Cornelius's outside work, and in 1970 allowed him the opportunity to bring his road show to television.
After securing a sponsorship deal with the Chicago-based retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co., Soul Train premiered on WCIU-TV on August 17, 1970 as a live show airing weekday afternoons. The first episode of the program featured Jerry Butler, the Chi-Lites, and the Emotions as guests. Its immediate success attracted the attention of another locally-based firm—the Johnson Products Company (manufacturers of the Afro Sheen line of hair-care products) -- and they later agreed to co-sponsor the program's expansion into syndication. Soul Train began airing in selected cities across the United States, on a weekly basis, on October 2, 1971. When it moved into syndication, the program's home base was also shifted to Los Angeles, where it remained for the duration of its run.
Though Don Cornelius moved his operations west, Soul Train continued in Chicago. Cornelius hosted the local Chicago and Los Angeles-based national programs simultaneously, but soon focused his attention solely on the national edition. He continued to oversee production in Chicago, where WCIU-TV aired episodes until 1976, followed by three years of once-weekly reruns.
During the heyday of Soul Train in the 1970s and 1980s, the program was widely influential among younger African Americans, many of whom turned to it not only to hear the latest songs by well-known black artists but also for clues about the latest fashions and dance trends. These dancers were average young people between the ages of 16 and 20 who auditioned for a coveted spot on the show. The auditions were held at various park gymnasiums around the inner city. The early years were wholesome times. Dancing on the show afforded many of the dancers opportunities they would possibly not been afforded if not for Soul Train. Moreover, for many white Americans in that era who were not living in areas that were racially diverse, Soul Train provided a unique window into black culture.
The origins of Soul Train can be traced to Chicago in 1965 when WCIU-TV began airing two youth-oriented dance programs: Kiddie-a-Go-Go and Red Hot and Blues. These two programs would set the stage for what was to come several years later.
Don Cornelius, a news reader and backup disc jockey at Chicago radio station WVON, was hired in 1967 as a news and sports reporter. Cornelius also was emceeing a touring series of concerts featuring local talent, calling his travelling caravan of shows "The Soul Train". WCIU-TV took notice of Cornelius's outside work, and in 1970 allowed him the opportunity to bring his road show to television.
After securing a sponsorship deal with the Chicago-based retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co., Soul Train premiered on WCIU-TV on August 17, 1970 as a live show airing weekday afternoons. The first episode of the program featured Jerry Butler, the Chi-Lites, and the Emotions as guests. Its immediate success attracted the attention of another locally-based firm—the Johnson Products Company (manufacturers of the Afro Sheen line of hair-care products) -- and they later agreed to co-sponsor the program's expansion into syndication. Soul Train began airing in selected cities across the United States, on a weekly basis, on October 2, 1971. When it moved into syndication, the program's home base was also shifted to Los Angeles, where it remained for the duration of its run.
Though Don Cornelius moved his operations west, Soul Train continued in Chicago. Cornelius hosted the local Chicago and Los Angeles-based national programs simultaneously, but soon focused his attention solely on the national edition. He continued to oversee production in Chicago, where WCIU-TV aired episodes until 1976, followed by three years of once-weekly reruns.
During the heyday of Soul Train in the 1970s and 1980s, the program was widely influential among younger African Americans, many of whom turned to it not only to hear the latest songs by well-known black artists but also for clues about the latest fashions and dance trends. These dancers were average young people between the ages of 16 and 20 who auditioned for a coveted spot on the show. The auditions were held at various park gymnasiums around the inner city. The early years were wholesome times. Dancing on the show afforded many of the dancers opportunities they would possibly not been afforded if not for Soul Train. Moreover, for many white Americans in that era who were not living in areas that were racially diverse, Soul Train provided a unique window into black culture.
I Found Soul on YouTube #6
One of my favorite female groups of all time. They had so much energy when performing. You have to give the credit and one of the best if not the best female acts. LaBelle!
June 2, 2009
Emory Douglas:Minister of Culture
I have always liked this artists work, but I've never seen him shown in NYC. If you aren't familiar with hm you should look him up. He is Emory Douglas former Minister of Culture for the Revolutionary Black Panther Party. His work was featured in just about every Panther Party newspaper. As Minister of Culture, was able to use his work to challenge the injustice that Blacks and the underclass were dealing with in the 1960's. His images are strong and eye catching detailing the plight of the underclass while maintaining their dignity and giving them a national voice through the use of the Black Panther new paper. As a painter I find his work inspirational because of his use of thick black outlines which is a technique I use in my own work as well, although not as masterfully.
December 5, 2008
A Good Day to be Black & Sexy...
Written and Directed by Dennis Dortch. This movie take a realistic look at black love and sexuality and realtionships. I am glad to see this type of film and wish there would be more films like this one. It's a shame that this movie was not shown on a national scale, but I was able to catch it at film festival here in NYC earlier this week. What impressed me about this film is that I have been in or have close friends that have been in the situations in this film. So for me I got it and loved it. Click the link and join the mailing list. If this film come to your town, be sure to take a few friends with you and spread the word to this film can be shown in more venues.
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