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Do You Hear Me Now Black Male Vulnerability Don Cornelius Soul Train

February 7, 2012 – 8:51 am | 5 Comments |

I cowered at the revelation that our soul brother number one, musical architect Don Cornelius, whose funky good time was always buoyed by a distinguished gentleman aesthetic, had taken his own life. Not by a pill popping escapade gone woefully astray, but rather a volatile projectile to the dome. This was personal. A profound proclamation of sadness with a mountainous burden: Do you hear me now?

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Photos:Ed Garnes Atlanta Tribune Men Of The Year Awards

Submitted by From Afros To Shelltoes on May 22, 2009 – 3:02 amNo Comment |

Award winning writer, counselor, and activist Edward M. Garnes, Jr. has been named an Atlanta Tribune 2009 Man Of Distinction for his leadership and innovative work with From Afros To Shelltoes (FATS) www.afrostoshelltoes.com/word, a community based organization uniquely focused on cultural productions that bridge generation gaps between youth, elders, and the hip hop community. Garnes was honored at the Atlanta Tribune’s 2nd Annual Men of the Year Reception on April 23, 2009, at the One Georgia Banking Center (1180 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2610, Atlanta, GA) and featured in the April 2009 issue of the magazine.