Florida Department of Education officials repeatedly diminished the impact of slavery on African Americans in their review of a proposed Advanced Placement African American Studies course, according to a report from the Miami Herald.
In January, Florida blocked the College Board from testing a pilot Advanced Placement African American Studies (Apaas) curriculum in the state, claiming that the proposed curriculum violated provisions in Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” Act. The law signed in 2022 effectively prohibits instruction on race relations or diversity that imply a person’s “status as either privileged...
In January, Florida blocked the College Board from testing a pilot Advanced Placement African American Studies (Apaas) curriculum in the state, claiming that the proposed curriculum violated provisions in Governor Ron DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” Act. The law signed in 2022 effectively prohibits instruction on race relations or diversity that imply a person’s “status as either privileged...
- 8/29/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
From Beyoncé’s Black Is King and the Hulu adaptation of Octavia Butler’s Kindred to the Black Panther films, Black science fiction — what scholars have coined Black Speculative Thought or Afrofuturism — has seen a steady rise over the past few decades. The latest entry, Netflix’s new animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter, now streaming, brings outer space and Black familyhood to the forefront, staying true to the genre’s core mission: telling relatable and futuristic stories that center Black characters while expanding the audience’s imagination.
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- 2/14/2023
- by Meagan Jordan
- Rollingstone.com
Launching this fall: Shook! A Black Horror Anthology: "Coming to Kickstarter November 1st, a dream team of Black comic writers presents a first-of-its kind horror anthology featuring stories from the biggest collection of award winning and nominated Black creators in the comics industry.
Recently announced by CEO of Second Sight Publishing, Bradley Golden, a joint venture between his company and John Jennings Studio, LLC will be launched on the Kickstarter platform in November. The venture, a 160 page horror anthology entitled Shook! A Black Horror Anthology will feature some of the top Black writers in comics today, and is the dream child of not only John Jennings, but Second Sight Publishing COO and Collection Editor for the project, Marcus H. Roberts. Roberts states, “I remember the feeling I got when the first Dream Team was announced” (referring to the original team of NBA players put together to play in the Olympics...
Recently announced by CEO of Second Sight Publishing, Bradley Golden, a joint venture between his company and John Jennings Studio, LLC will be launched on the Kickstarter platform in November. The venture, a 160 page horror anthology entitled Shook! A Black Horror Anthology will feature some of the top Black writers in comics today, and is the dream child of not only John Jennings, but Second Sight Publishing COO and Collection Editor for the project, Marcus H. Roberts. Roberts states, “I remember the feeling I got when the first Dream Team was announced” (referring to the original team of NBA players put together to play in the Olympics...
- 10/26/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Carly Simon’s family was struck with tragedy last week when both of her sisters tragically passed away.
Carly’s sister Joanna, an opera singer, died from breast cancer at the age of 85 last Wednesday.
Lucy Simon, a Broadway composer, died from thyroid cancer at 82 the next day.
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died This Year!
The hit pop star also made a statement confirming their passing and remembering her talented family.
“Their loss will be long and haunting,” Simon said. “We were three sisters who not only took turns blazing trails and marking courses for one another, we were each-other’s secret shares. The co-keeper’s of each other’s memories.”
Joanna Simon was born on October 20, 1936 in The Bronx. She was huge figure in the New York Opera scene from her debut as Cherubino in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in 1962, and was also known for...
Carly’s sister Joanna, an opera singer, died from breast cancer at the age of 85 last Wednesday.
Lucy Simon, a Broadway composer, died from thyroid cancer at 82 the next day.
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died This Year!
The hit pop star also made a statement confirming their passing and remembering her talented family.
“Their loss will be long and haunting,” Simon said. “We were three sisters who not only took turns blazing trails and marking courses for one another, we were each-other’s secret shares. The co-keeper’s of each other’s memories.”
Joanna Simon was born on October 20, 1936 in The Bronx. She was huge figure in the New York Opera scene from her debut as Cherubino in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro in 1962, and was also known for...
- 10/24/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Take a look at Saban Films upcoming crime thriller "The Night Clerk", written and directed by Michael Cristofer, starring Tye Sheridan, Helen Hunt, Ana de Armas and John Leguizamo, opening February 21, 2020:
"...a 'peeping' front desk clerk at a hotel is suspected of a crime that occurs during his shift..."
Cast also includes Jacque Gray, Cindy Perez, D.L. Walker,Walter Platz, Pam Eichner, Ischa Bee, Stacey Ann Turner and Adam Colvin.
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"...a 'peeping' front desk clerk at a hotel is suspected of a crime that occurs during his shift..."
Cast also includes Jacque Gray, Cindy Perez, D.L. Walker,Walter Platz, Pam Eichner, Ischa Bee, Stacey Ann Turner and Adam Colvin.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Night Clerk"...
- 2/21/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Take a look at Saban Films upcoming crime thriller "The Night Clerk", written and directed by Michael Cristofer, starring Tye Sheridan, Helen Hunt, Ana de Armas and John Leguizamo, opening February 21, 2020:
"...a 'peeping' front desk clerk at a hotel is suspected of a crime that occurs during his shift..."
Cast also includes Jacque Gray, Cindy Perez, D.L. Walker,Walter Platz, Pam Eichner, Ischa Bee, Stacey Ann Turner and Adam Colvin.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Night Clerk"...
"...a 'peeping' front desk clerk at a hotel is suspected of a crime that occurs during his shift..."
Cast also includes Jacque Gray, Cindy Perez, D.L. Walker,Walter Platz, Pam Eichner, Ischa Bee, Stacey Ann Turner and Adam Colvin.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Night Clerk"...
- 1/16/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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