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i haven't written here in a while because i don't have the internet at home and so i rarely have the time. also i have another blog. if you google "isa richardson" you'll probably find it. but this post isnt about that.
This post is about the image of the black man. I'm not sure if this is something people track. I would imagine so, but recent movies, news and international debacles lead me to believe the idea of maintaining positivity of the image of the black man and woman is not a maj… Continue
Posted by Isa Richardson on July 6, 2008 at 12:01pm —
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July 2, 2008 - Washington, DC -- On Thursday, July 24, 2008, TaxConcepts, LLC’s will host a Client Spotlight featuring Author Ananda Leeke from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 236 Auburn Avenue (in the Atrium conference room), Atlanta, Georgia. Leeke will discuss her writing journey and experience as a life entrepreneur. She will also read novel excerpts that reference Atlanta, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Savannah State University. A book signing will follow the read… Continue
Blessings All,
This month Love's Troubadours web site is celebrating Black Women Who Rock in teaching people how to live well with interior design and wine. How did you like my rhyme? Is it the beginning of my career as a BAP Hip Hop artist? No need to answer. I'm gonna keep my day jobs!
Love's Troubadours web site is also celebrating Black Women Who Rock for 100 years this month. These women are members of my Aunt Jane's sorority - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. For more information, visit… Continue
The Decorator's Alliance of North America (DANA) recently highlighted Authentic Art Consulting and The ThickArt Collaborative for our efforts to collect school supplies and other donations for the Unity Health East of the River Key Reading Corner Project.
At the recent reception o… Continue
Posted by Authentic Art on June 26, 2008 at 11:45pm —
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BAP Living Radio’s July show will explore the Best of Black Womanhood in Indie Music, Books, and Internet Media
June 24, 2008 - Washington, DC - BAP Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke will host the second episode of BAP Living Radio, a monthly Internet radio show that airs on Talkshoe.com, on Sunday, July 6 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. The theme is "Exploring the Best of Black Womanhood in Indie Music, Books, and Internet Media" (web sites, social networking sites, blogs, podcasts, radio and televis… Continue
I'm back after a short hiatus. So what's new? A few weeks ago I was leaving New Rochelle and decided, "I'm doing a marathon"...yeah pretty much just like that. I've got my little website going, so check it out, show some support - I'll need it. Click Here to See T Go Continue
Posted by Tiara on June 19, 2008 at 8:16pm —
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Sewall-Belmont House and Museum
144 Constitution Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
RSVP: rsvp@sewallbelmont.org or call 202.546.1210
Please join the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum for the opening reception of… Continue
Posted by Authentic Art on June 18, 2008 at 7:32am —
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Washington DC 2008
This year's DC Festival will be taking place from
July 7 - July 12, 2008
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!!!
Monday, July 7 @ 6pm - 9pm
Waxploitation: Lost in Transit
Hip-Hop Theater Festival Opening Night Party
Venue : To Be Determined!
Waxploitation features work by 12 artists… Continue
Posted by Kyndall Brown on June 9, 2008 at 8:28am —
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Join us tonight at H3: The Remix, the DC stop for the Making Herstory 3: Connected Sisterhood art exhibiton tour at MOCA DC! The fun starts at 6 pm !!!!!
Bring you donated books and school supplies for children 2-10 for the Unity Healthcare East of the River facility. Help us make the lives of children in South East a little brighter and enjoy the art of some of t… Continue
Posted by Authentic Art on June 6, 2008 at 6:40am —
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Would you rather have Frederick Douglass, Benjamin Banneker, or Duke Ellington represent the District of Columbia on the Quarter?
Visit http://dc.gov/quarter to vote for your favorite on the official DC Government balloting site. You may also vote by calling (202) 727-5448 or mail your preference to DC Quarter, Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 419, Washington, DC 20004.
Voting ends at 5 pm on Wednesday, June 18. The District of Columbia's… Continue
Posted by Em Kay on May 30, 2008 at 6:20pm —
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Afrika Abney Featured in Lynn Tincher's Ezine
Afrika Abney will be featured in Lynn Tincher's ezine on October 1, 2008 from 8:00am - 9:00am.
Afrika Abney is a freelance artist, traditional West African Dancer,freelance poet, freelance writer, author, forme… Continue
Ok, if you have seen my works thank you for looking and commenting.
I just posted a few to this site, because I have way too many pix to just sit here and try to upload them all.
If you have not seen my work I would like to extend a giant thank you for looking and commenting(hopfully).
You can see more of my works at the posted flickr link thats posted on my page here.
Again thank you for gracing my page, and a big thanks to Cheryl who always hips me to these new spots.
I hope you enjoy what you… Continue
Posted by Pach Atomz on May 27, 2008 at 7:52pm —
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May 26, 2008
Contact: Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
at Aashawarrior@aol.com
June 2008 Highlights for Art and Music Month
During the month of June 2008, Afrika Midnight Asha Abney, will be highlighting the following visual artists or musicians listed below.
Visual Artists
Malik Seneferu of Aesthetic Ascension – http://aestheticacension.ning.com
Prudence Bonds, Member of Aesthetic Ascension and Black Artists of DC - http://www.prubonds.com
Musicians
Doc Powell of Malco… Continue
H3: The REMIX
MOCA DC
Canal Square, Georgetown
1054 31st St NW # 9
Washington, DC 20007
Opening Reception: Friday, June 6, 2008, 6 pm - 9 pm
Co-sponsored by Authentic Art Consulting and… Continue
Posted by Authentic Art on May 26, 2008 at 9:37am —
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Blessings All,
On May 9, I was interviewed by Milton Bowens, a tremendous fine artist and radio talk host, on his Civil Arts Radio show in Oakland, California. Tune into the interview by clicking on this link:
www.modavox.com/WTRStudioA/HostModaviewForWTR.aspx?HostId=305&ChannelId=14&Flag=1
When you gain access to the web site, scroll down to the content library. Go to the Ma… Continue
BAP Living Radio launches first show for women of African descent who self-identify as Black American Princesses (BAPs) and Educated Black Women (EBW).
May 23, 2008 - Washington, DC - BAP Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke will host the first episode of BAP Living Radio, a monthly Internet radio show, on June 1, 2008, at 7:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) on www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598. The show's theme is "Summer
Savoir Faire for Your Finances, Fashion, Food, and Feelings." A guest panel featuring the fo… Continue
BallerStatus.com
Published: Monday - May 12, 2008
Words by JLove
Tired of hearing the mainstream media whine about all the things wrong with hip-hop? Weary of misogynistic lyrics, the glamorization of street life, and half naked gyrating girls in each video? I know you -- faithful readers of BallerStatus.com -- know hip-hop is much bigger than what is pushed out in videos and on radio stations. So how do we… Continue
Posted by Sojournals on May 21, 2008 at 10:49pm —
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Blessings All,
It is the twenty-first day of May. I have spent the first twenty days of this month slowing myself down. It has allowed me to rediscover balance. With ten days left in the month, I feel more grounded and able to move forward with the services that I provide through kg yoga life practices. I am grateful that I have been able to take this time to rejuvenate myself with meditation, yoga, mantra chanting, devotional reading, spending time with family and friends, and participating in… Continue
Blessings All,
Great News! Shawna Renee, Founder of Cocoa's Corner blog, interviewed me on Friday, May 8, 2008, about my creative life and debut novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One. Tune into the Shawna Renee's interview:
http://cocoamode.blogspot.com/2008/05/loves-troubadours.html
Let me know what you think about the interview.
Enjoy your week!
Peace and Love,
Ananda Continue
Greetings Everyone,
Feel free to read a poem entitled: Malcolm X which was written in 2004. It can be viewed at http://authorsden.com/visit/viewpoetry.asp?AuthorID=4971&id=107678
Enjoy!
Peace
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Blessings All,
Great News. The free yoga class that I teach was featured in today's Washington Post. See below.
Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy the weekend!
Article #1 - My class photo made the main article.… Continue
Author Ananda Leeke Makes Literary Radio Appearances in May and June
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Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, debut author of powerful women's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, to be interviewed on Civil Arts, Black Author Network and Sistah Confessions radio shows.
May 7, 2008 – Washington, DC -- Author Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke will be interviewed about her debut novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, artwork, and future creative projects by… Continue
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BAP Author Ananda Leeke Launches BAP Living Social Networking Site and Radio Show
Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, BAP author of a powerful new woman's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, launches BAP Living, a social networking site, and BAP Living Radio, an Internet radio show for women of African descent who self-identify as Black American Princesses (BAPs) and Educated Black Women (EBW).
May 6, 2008 - Washington, DC -- BAP Author Ananda Kiamsha… Continue
So If you want to know me, I'm going to spill it in an ordered list. This is how shit went down.
1. My name is Kyle Madison
2. Born March 26, 1980
3. Dad left in 1985
4. Got a brother named Mark, three years older than me.
5. Kicked out of high school for selling things.
6. Got a GED in 1997
7. Multiple arrests with a long record to prove it.
8. Worked for Toyota three years, worked on big trucks for two years; distinguished automotive ability.
9. Current student at Murray State University work… Continue
Happy May!
Stop by www.lovestroubadours.com and celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Essence Magazine, Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks, Mother's Day, and Women's Health Week. Learn how Author Ananda Leeke's debut novel Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One is connected to these celebrations.
Check out the new women's health links and DC May Yoga Events located on the home page. www.lovestroubadours.com
Click here www.lovestroubadours.com/id10.html to read Ananda's most rece… Continue
Thursday, May 1, 7-10 pm
801 K Street, NW - the Carnegie Building
Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro
Come one come all to the Sterling A. Brown Active Culture Series presented by WPFW in partnership with the Historic Society of Washington. Hosted by Askia Muhammad, and Sophie's Parlor diva Elise Bryant, the series will showcase art as a vehicle for political and social transformation.
The inaugural event will be held on Thursday, May 1, from 7-10 pm, with doors at 6pm, and will be broad… Continue
Posted by Kyndall Brown on April 29, 2008 at 11:06pm —
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The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is proud to announce the finalists for the 25th Annual Larry Neal Writing Competition (please see list below). This year's awards ceremony will take place on Friday May 9, 2008 at 6:00 pm, in the Great Hall of the Folger Shakespeare Library. It will be the culminating event for the competition, which is open to District resident amateur and professional writers of all ages. The ceremony is presented in partnership with the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and… Continue
Posted by Kyndall Brown on April 25, 2008 at 6:30pm —
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Liberated Muse Productions, a Washington DC community-based arts event-planning group will be hosting the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest. The event is planned to take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008 in Marvin Gaye Park in Washington, DC from 11 am-8pm. Already, th… Continue
Sandra Kelly, HUCE; Kyndall Brown, Diane Williams, and Abiola Abrams
Wow! What a fun night! Sorry you missed it! We had a blast at our first showcase of the year. Stay tuned for news of our next event.
Howard University Continuing Education in partnership with Black Author Showcase™
presents a Bla… Continue
Posted by Diane on April 21, 2008 at 5:35pm —
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Martinique poet Aime Cesaire dies at age 94
By HERVE BRIVAL
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique (AP) — Aime Cesaire, a poet honored throughout the French-speaking world and a crusader for West Indian rights, has died at 94.
Cesaire died Thursday after at a Fort-de-Fr… Continue
Posted by Em Kay on April 21, 2008 at 1:30pm —
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June is Art and Music Month
by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
June is Art and Music Month, so if you are looking for some artists for your special program, function or activity, please check out these wonderful sites listed below. Remember, without art and music, I would not be able to rejoice with you! It is also a time to connect with other artists and musicians alike. Additionally, I have shared my gift of the arts in displaying a poem entitled: June is Art and Music month.
Sites of Interest
A… Continue
Namaste All!
Happy April - National Poetry, Jazz Appreciation, and Financial Literacy Month! Happy DC Yoga Week (April 12-17 www.dcyogaweek.com/)! Happy Earth Day (April 22)!
This month kg yoga life practices is focusing on the theme of breathing in the energy of sympathetic joy (mudita) and allowing it to create an appreciation for the sweetness of life. Mudita is a Buddhist Pali word that refers to an inner spring of infinite joy that allows us to rejoice in the joy of others. When we disco… Continue
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Author Ananda Leeke Accepts Honorary Membership into the National League of American Pen Women
Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, artist, creativity coach, and debut author of powerful woman's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, accepts an invitation to become an honorary member of the National League of American Pen Women, Washington, DC Branch.
April 10, 2008 - Washington, DC -- Patricia Daly-Lipe, Ph.D, President of the Washington DC Branch of th… Continue
Youth Speaks Presents
In Partnership with HBO’s Def Poetry, DC WritersCorps, Sol & Soul, the Creative Writing Alliance, and Hip-Hop Theater Festival
FREE TICKETS CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: bravenewvoices@broadwayvideo.com with full name, email and how many tic… Continue
Posted by Kyndall Brown on April 7, 2008 at 11:30am —
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
GRANT AWARDS UP TO $4,000
The Humanities Council of Washington, DC is delighted to announce a special request for proposals for projects focused on community heritage, history, and preservation projects in the District of Columbia. Projects may focus on a range of ideas and issues from communities across the district, and may include a wide variety of formats, from a historical resource center for your neighborhood, to an oral history project for your community.
We a… Continue
Posted by Sojournals on April 7, 2008 at 11:26am —
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Silver Spring Youth Media Festival
We would like to invite you and any of your community constituents to participate in the very first Silver Spring Youth Media Festival! We are currently accepting submissions from individuals, schools, and organizations, in the areas of Film, Digital Art, and Photography. This will be a great opportunity for youth in the metropolitan area to showcase their talents, speak their minds, and win some cash prizes!
The theme of this year’s…Continue
Posted by Sojournals on April 7, 2008 at 10:48am —
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Almost 6 years after its debut, the VERSE, VIBES & BITES poetry soiree, which was originated and hosted by Sistah Joy, ended at Barnes & Noble on March 20, 2008.
Verse, Vibes & Bites Poetry Soiree Ends at Barnes & Noble
By Terri Allen (Publicist and Publisher for J. Joy “Sistah Joy” Matthews Alford)
Almost six years ago, in August 2002, Washington area poet, Sistah Joy, debuted as Poet-in-Residence at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in downtown, Washington, DC.… Continue
Posted by Kyndall Brown on April 1, 2008 at 10:44am —
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We have gotten such great response about the upcoming event to select the DC Youth Poetry Slam team that we have had to move it to a BIGGER VENUE!! More wiggle room, more poets, more audience!! Please continue to spread the word so we have a BIG CROWD to cheer on these BRAVE NEW VOICES!!!!
(Note: Youth groups of 6 or more must RSVP to lisa.innerchild@gmail.com and be accompanied by an adult)
DC Writers Corps Youth Poetry Slam Team Selection Event
SATURDAY APRIL 5TH 1-5PM
BELL…Continue
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Author Ananda Leeke's Novel Celebrates National Poetry, Jazz Appreciation, and Financial Literacy Month in April
Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke, yoga teacher and debut author of powerful women's self-discovery novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One, to celebrate National Poetry, Jazz Appreciation, and Financial Literacy Month in April with two book readings and two free yoga events in Washington, DC.
March 27, 2008 - Washington, DC -- On Wednesday, April 9, the Histor… Continue
The DC Office of Planning is encouraging individual artists living and working in DC to attend the working group meeting (March 25, 2008) as the group discusses zoning issues and the Arts and Culture components of the city's Comprehensive Plan.
One of the four working group mtgs. was held on March 18th where some of the following topics were discussed.
-Determine, generally which areas will be arts and culturalneighborhoods.
-Produce zoning policies for various land types.
-Space and housing f… Continue
Posted by Gemini Visions on March 24, 2008 at 10:40am —
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Friday, April 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm
The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, Maryland
I recently learned that three artworks of mine was accepted for this special auction!
The National Center for Children and Family’s (NCCF) large… Continue
Posted by Gemini Visions on March 24, 2008 at 10:36am —
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SILENCE; In Search of Black Female Sexuality in America
(viewer discretion advised and pre-registration suggested)
Friday, March 21, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 pm, FREE!
1112 16th Street NW , Wash DC 20036
(2 blocks from the Farragut North metro station on the red line)
With the legacy of slavery and everyday realities of slavery in the U.S, caught between the chaste church goer and the hip hop-style Nubian queen, women of African American decent today may find it frustratingly ambiguous… Continue
Posted by Sojournals on March 19, 2008 at 10:48pm —
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