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A Woman’s Place: In Peace and Politics
On Saturday, March 3, 2012 at AFSC Georgia Peace Center, surrounded by historic photographs documenting demonstrations and protest for social change, four women will discuss the roles they have played in politics and in building movements for peace.
Bilal Live In Atlanta feat Kameron Corvet
Bilal – Live In Atlanta. New music and exclusive performances from “Airtight’s Revenge.” Open: Special guest Kameron Corvet. DJ Salah Anase. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 595 North Events Venue. 595 North Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Doors at 8 p.m.
Global Soul Volume One The Common Ground Collective Les Nubians Vinx Julie Dexter
Global Soul Volume One: The Common Ground Collective featuring Les Nubians, Vinx, and Julie Dexter. New music and faves from each artist and original collaborations led by music director Mausiki Scales. DJs Salah Anande & DJ 4th Wurld. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 595 North Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Doors at 7 p.m.
Killer Mike Fahamu Pecou Summon Henry Ossawa Tanner On Rap Music Album Cover
In an exclusive interview with From Afros To Shelltoes, Killer Mike and Fahamu Pecou explain how their artistic love fest will change the game.
Ed Garnes CNN Money Contributor Clyde Anderson Talk Rising Sons Lounge
Ed Garnes, founder of From Afros To Shelltoes and CNN Money Contributor Clyde Anderson discuss the importance of Rising Sons Lounge to the city of Atlanta. http://risingsonslounge.tumblr.com
Fahamu Pecou Presents Yo Karaoke Soul Train Tribute
Fahamu Pecou presents another funky good time with Yo Karaoke’s Soul Train Tribute Wednesday February 8, 2012 at Atlanta’s Pal’s Lounge (254 Auburn Ave).
Anthony David J Carter Present Atlanta Soul Train Line
In honor of the late great Don Cornelius, and in the spirit of the Flash Mob Soul Train lines held in NYC and Chicago, Grammy and Soul Train Award Nominated artist Anthony David and Promoter J. Carter (Sol Fusion ENT) are organizing an Atlanta Soul Train Flash Mob for Sunday, Feb 12th at 3pm at Loca Luna, 550-C Amsterdam Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306.
Keisha Jackson Puts Something Down On It
Listening to Keisha Jackson’s voice quiver on throwback ballads such as the Anthony David duet “Lady” is like sitting on a plastic-covered couch in your grandma’s living room, nodding to the sweet release of vintage soul. Ed Garnes pulls from his musical archives with an interview of the soul diva in celebration of her famed mother, soul “sanger” Mille Jackson, whose TV One Unsung episode debuts this eve.
Divinity Roxx Ghetto Rock feat Killer Mike and Hustle Boy
Over a decade ago, award winning journalist Ed Garnes scored a musical coup writing the print debut of Decatur Duchess Divinity Roxx, Beyonce’s resident bass diva whose guitar licks and spit fire rhymes have won industry stamps of approval and an adoring international fan base. Divibaby shows From Afros To Shelltoes some love with an exclusive track, feat Killer Mike and Hustle Boy, from her upcoming release Roxx Boxx.
Black History Film Festival Atlanta Ticket Giveaway
Please join the 2nd annual Black History Film Festival as it Educates and Enlightens Audiences of the Trials, Triumphs and and sacrifices made by those who came before us. A showcase of our culture, beautifully crafted through the lens of Urban Filmmakers. The Black History Film Festival Takes place February 25, 2012 at The Elegant Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur Georgia(3181 Rainbow Dr.)
Famed Photographer Jim Alexander Street Signs Panel Discussion
Black History Essential Reading (Saturday, February 4, 2012 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm)A program as part of STREET SIGNS an exhibit of photographs by Jim Alexander documenting the mass struggle for social and economic justice in the South. A Panel Discussion – In order to understand past conflicts, we must move from opinions to a fact based analysis rooted in research. Moderated by Jim Alexander. Panelists include: Dr. Keith Baird, Dr. Mary Twining Baird and R. Candy Tate.
Fahamu Pecou Petition Demands Red Tails Partial Revenues Be Invested In HBCUs
Fahamu Pecou, acclaimed artist and culture critic has issued a petition to George Lucas and LUCASFILM to demand that proceeds from the recent release, “Red Tails” be donated to radio/film/television departments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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