Kwanzaa Time
This article was originally published in December, 2003.
It never fails. Every single year for the past six years, at least, I
have witnessed the consistent pattern. On or before Dec. 26, the first
day of Kwanzaa, someone will send me an anti-Kwanzaa editorial
published, you guessed it, just in time for the holiday season! At all
times, the conclusion is the same–there is no real or valid reason to
celebrate Kwanzaa.
This year’s offering was written by Debra Dickerson, journalist,
lifetime overachiever and author of “An American Story.” Her article
entitled, “A Case of the Kwanzaa Blues” appeared in The New York Times opinion section Dec. 26. This article is my response.
At the very least, she begins her essay with a more balanced approach than most– admitting that all holidays are... -
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Tune In on MSNBC!
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Welcome to #TheatreChat with The Black Gents of Hollywood
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Kwanzaa Time
This article was originally published in December, 2003.
It never fails. Every single year for the past six years, at least, I
have witnessed the consistent pattern. On or before Dec. 26, the first
day of Kwanzaa, someone will send me an anti-Kwanzaa editorial
published, you guessed it, just in time for the holiday season! At all
times, the conclusion is the same–there is no real or valid reason to
celebrate Kwanzaa.
This year’s offering was written by Debra Dickerson, journalist,
lifetime overachiever and author of “An American Story.” Her article
entitled, “A Case of the Kwanzaa Blues” appeared in The New York Times opinion section Dec. 26. This article is my response.
At the very least, she begins her essay with a more balanced approach than most– admitting that all holidays are...
Kicking Dirt on Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa Time
This article was originally published in December, 2003.
It never fails. Every single year for the past six years, at least, I
have witnessed the consistent pattern. On or before Dec. 26, the first
day of Kwanzaa, someone will send me an anti-Kwanzaa editorial
published, you guessed it, just in time for the holiday season! At all
times, the conclusion is the same–there is no real or valid reason to
celebrate Kwanzaa.
This year’s offering was written by Debra Dickerson, journalist,
lifetime overachiever and author of “An American Story.” Her article
entitled, “A Case of the Kwanzaa Blues” appeared in The New York Times opinion section Dec. 26. This article is my response.
At the very least, she begins her essay with a more balanced approach than most– admitting that all holidays are...
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They say “A friend in need is a friend, indeed” eh?
Well…
For those who’d like to meet my Mom, you can read about how phenomenal she is here when I wished her a Happy Birthday.
Ms. Freedom was in a car accident and I need your help now.
"Ms. Freda" by Erin Perry
I love this picture and it will be used in “She Put a Hammer in My Hand”.
My mother’s story is the basis of my next play, which is entitled, “She Put a Hammer in My Hand”. She is a Handy Ma’am who built up our home when my brother and I were children; but she is older and less strong now, so her eyes are bigger than what her body can physically complete for a construction project. The investment she made in her home—and us—drives me to complete this project for her, so she can live out the...
Help Dr. Goddess Help Ms. Freedom
They say “A friend in need is a friend, indeed” eh?
Well…
For those who’d like to meet my Mom, you can read about how phenomenal she is here when I wished her a Happy Birthday.
Ms. Freedom was in a car accident and I need your help now.
"Ms. Freda" by Erin Perry
I love this picture and it will be used in “She Put a Hammer in My Hand”.
My mother’s story is the basis of my next play, which is entitled, “She Put a Hammer in My Hand”. She is a Handy Ma’am who built up our home when my brother and I were children; but she is older and less strong now, so her eyes are bigger than what her body can physically complete for a construction project. The investment she made in her home—and us—drives me to complete this project for her, so she can live out the...
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My people, my people..
There’s so much to say about how I got “here” but let me just tell you I’m having a full circle moment.
Teaching Dance is Like Riding a Bicycle for Me.
Everybody knows I love dance. But I haven’t really been dancing in a while. It all started in June 2009 when my back went out (when I had just started teaching a “Poetry for Dancers” class at the Hill Dance Academy Theatre, wherein we were to write and perform. *sigh*).
We Dance. We Write. We Dance.
And, I mean, my back went OUT. AND my doctor was out of town. AND I didn’t have full health insurance. Yeah… As I lay there crying in week two, I was thinking of all of the opportunities I had to take dance classes, attend dance conferences and didn’t because of one work-related task or another....
Come Flash Mob Dance with Dr. Goddess for Pgh CASA!
My people, my people..
There’s so much to say about how I got “here” but let me just tell you I’m having a full circle moment.
Teaching Dance is Like Riding a Bicycle for Me.
Everybody knows I love dance. But I haven’t really been dancing in a while. It all started in June 2009 when my back went out (when I had just started teaching a “Poetry for Dancers” class at the Hill Dance Academy Theatre, wherein we were to write and perform. *sigh*).
We Dance. We Write. We Dance.
And, I mean, my back went OUT. AND my doctor was out of town. AND I didn’t have full health insurance. Yeah… As I lay there crying in week two, I was thinking of all of the opportunities I had to take dance classes, attend dance conferences and didn’t because of one work-related task or another....
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It’s SteelerNation! Everyone’s all Black and Yellow or feeling down about Silver these days. So, here’s your post-game show, “Competition” and “If My Neighborhood Were a Sports Team” created for boys and girls… let me know what you think and EDUCATORS, contact Dr. Goddess for your free copy!
If My Neighborhood Were a Sports Team
by Dr. Goddess
Go hoodies, Go hoodies, Go!
Go hoodies, Go hoodies, Go!
Go hoodies, Go hoodies, Go!
Go hoodies, Go hoodies, Gooooooooo!
If my neighborhood were a sports team
All of our school playbooks would be updated
And all of our teachers would huddle together
and evaluate the game plan to get us edumucated
If my neighborhood were a sports team
Whenever gang members got into a fight
and before it got too hot
They would have to go into a penalty box,
so no one...
Competition: Can We Play This Off?
It’s SteelerNation! Everyone’s all Black and Yellow or feeling down about Silver these days. So, here’s your post-game show, “Competition” and “If My Neighborhood Were a Sports Team” created for boys and girls… let me know what you think and EDUCATORS, contact Dr. Goddess for your free copy!
If My Neighborhood Were a Sports Team
by Dr. Goddess
Go hoodies, Go hoodies, Go!
Go hoodies, Go hoodies, Go!
Go hoodies, Go hoodies, Go!
Go hoodies, Go hoodies, Gooooooooo!
If my neighborhood were a sports team
All of our school playbooks would be updated
And all of our teachers would huddle together
and evaluate the game plan to get us edumucated
If my neighborhood were a sports team
Whenever gang members got into a fight
and before it got too hot
They would have to go into a penalty box,
so no one...
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Michael Moore Premieres “Capitalism: A Love Story” in The Burgh!
The AFL-CIO Conference is here and at the last minute, they were able to get Michael Moore to do the world premiere of his new documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story”. He said it’s the culmination of his 20 years of filmmaking—and it shows. As usual, Moore interlaces old film clips and commercials in between his poignant observations and commentary on contemporary events. The use of older Westerns prove to be some of the most hilarious scenes, especially one, in particular that demonstrates Ronald Reagan’s response to the Women’s Rights Movement.
But what I most love about Moore’s “Capitalism…” is, ironically, what I most love about HBO’s “True Blood” series. In the end, it’s a heartfelt engagement, dialogue and challenge to that which we hold most...
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Build the Hill This Weekend!
Hey Folks,
Last weekend, I opened for The Last Poets. Love them, love them, love them and excellent job, Kente Arts Alliance!I also unveiled my Sarah Palin character and that’s about the only time she’ll be a hit in my world.
This weekend . . . Build the Hill! September 26-28, 2008!
We had the Kickoff in May and now it’s time for the Conference, itself!
http://www.buildthehill.org (not hyperlinking so you can memorize it and tell everybody else)
I’m so excited! We have a lot of registrants and have exceeded our expected numbers! We have lots of volunteers!
A youth talent showcase on Friday . . . at Margaret Milliones University Prep School, 3117 Centre Ave. at Ewart St.
On Saturday, same place, the Conference filled with a Recognition Breakfast (get up!) information, activities and fun for adults and youth, alike...
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Pat Ford Blows the Whistle As He Resigns
Honestly, this letter of resignation speaks for itself.
All I want to know, Mr. Ford is:
1. What happened the day the planning commission passed the plans for the Arena?
2. What happened the day the August Wilson home was supposed to go up for its Historic Designation (the first time)?
3. What else was being said when no one else was around?
Thanks.
Text of Pat Ford’s letter of resignation as URA executive director
Wednesday, August 27, 200827 August 2008
Mr. Yarone Zober, ChairmanBoard of DirectorsUrban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh200 Ross Street, 12th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219-2069
RE: Letter of Resignation Patrick B. Ford, Executive DirectorUrban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Dear Mr. Zober,
I am resigning from my position as Executive Director of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (No. 6 of...
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