Celebrating his Definitive Collection release, Kuti talks freedom, black music, and second slavery in a rare interview with Ed Garnes. The following interview is an exclusive excerpt from award winning writer Garnes’ long awaited collection Other Side of The Game: Rare Testimonials On Music & Black Cultural Production to be published by Home Grown in 2009.
Click Here To Read the full story »Ever since Kobe scored 61 points at Madison Square Garden and LeBron was gonna be there the next day there has been a lot of comparisons between Kobe and Lebron. I even saw a picture with both of them with their wives and a question asking who's wife is better. Who do you guys like better - Kobe or Lebron? -Toby, Indianapolis, IN [column width="47%" padding="6%"] Sugar's Take For me, looking at them strictly for basketball skills it is kinda hard because Kobe has 3 rings ,with all kinda scoring records, and Lebron has no rings. But, there are other ...
[caption id="attachment_3224" align="alignleft" width="450" caption="Fahamu Pecou - “UnAmerican Idol”, 2009"][/caption] Edward M. Garnes Jr, founder of From Afros To Shelltoes and 2009 Atlanta Tribune Men Of Distinction, is featured in world renown artist Fahamu Pecou’s latest solo exhibition entitled Blak Presidential debuting at VOLTA 5, a cutting edge art fair taking place during Basel’s Art Week (Basel, Switzerland) in the historic Markthalle, one of Europe’s largest cupola structures from June 8-13, 2009. Blak Presidential takes cues from American culture and the nation’s obsession with President Obama and his wife Michelle Obama. Garnes appears in Pecou’s painting “UnAmerican Idol” as a secret service agent. ...
I love Erykah Badu, but I think having 3 baby daddies is a bit much. I think of the example she may be setting for her kids. Is she any different than the women in the projects our mamas warned us about? Candice, Philadelphia, PA Photo Credit www.myspace.com/shannonmccollum {column1} Sugar's Take To be frank, Erykah Badu is further from the stereotype of project baby mamas than the Pluto is to Earth. The key difference is Badu ain't runnin' around lookin' for the next man payin' for nails and hair with a car to take her shoppin'. She has built sound relationships with some cool brothers ...
“I never wanted my album to be some obscure thing you pull out for your grand kids and tell stories about. I always wanted to touch a global community with my songs. Some people search out good music…Just like folks who don’t eat McDonalds.. they like high end food…this is high end music and some people have ears to hear it.” Anthony David (as told to Ed Garnes) Soul man Athony David has a gift for fans of the From Afros To Shelltoes Blog. Damn Good music. Peep this exclusive joint, "4evermore" (produced by Dj Keimit) feat our play cousin Phonte( Little ...
Change Clothes And Glow: Celeb Stylist Spry Dresses Mind /Body/ Soul By Edward M. Garnes, Jr. [caption id="attachment_3153" align="aligncenter" width="570" caption="Spry styling client Alesha Renee (BET)"][/caption] Behind every red carpet diva is an underappreciated stylist beaming, while languishing, in the background. Nothing about celebrity fashion savant Spry Lee Scott reeks of "industry" snootiness. Laughing heartedly and eating penny candy at his dotting sista's welcoming abode, he has the everyday charm that would merit repeated Saturday afternoon kool-aid passes from grandma. Scott's tactical fashion boot camp distinctively melds Oprah-esque counseling sessions with "what not to wear while famous" instruction. For dream merchant Scott, fashion can ...
Black Thoughts, Black Feelings Black Judgements: Family Affair Tackles Black Identity/Self Love By Edward M. Garnes, Jr It resides in a southern Grandma's hum, laughs heartedly at the corner barbershop, and dances a mean two step at rent parties. It may even heal like a Sunday morning good word. Black love, like the empowering anthology Family Affair: What It Means To Be African American Today, has many ways of tickling the fancy. With his latest release, noted author and visionary Gil L Robertson, IV enlisted Ruby Dee, Isaiah Washington, Victoria Rowell, Cathy Hughes, the late Isaac Hayes, and hosts of everyday folk ...
In Episode 8 of Live From Mamma's Basement, Ed & Sugar drop science on why he's not your man, vent on crazy customer service in the black community, and provide 5 signs you are in the hood.
The new Ciara song with Justin Timberlake was cute until I saw the video. She was shaking her stuff all over the place and gyrating like a stripper. Is that the new thing? Do these young recording artists have to act like this to sell records? Roselyn, Elizabeth, NJ click here for the controversial video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx7cF8T4F44 [column width="47%" padding="6%"] Sugar's Take Dear Roselyn, We all know that sex sells. We can act like we're too ignorant or self righteous to believe it to be true, but it is. In my opinion, most marketing schemes are designed to appeal to white men between the ages of 18 and ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gus Mayweather Director of Publicity, gusmayweather@gmail.com From Afros To Shelltoes Founder, Edward M. Garnes, Jr., Named Atlanta Tribune 2009 Man Of Distinction [caption id="attachment_2635" align="alignright" width="230" caption="Photo: Shannon McCollum"][/caption] 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 will be honored at the Atlanta Tribune's 2nd Annual Men of the Year Reception on April 23, ...
Dear Ed and Sugar, Me and my girlfriend were both on Facebook separately when we met. Now that we've been together for a minute, she wants me to add her as a friend and put her name in the relationship part. Is this a good idea or will it hurt the relationship? -Jean, Paris, France [column width="47%" padding="6%"] Sugar's Take Jean, Social networks can be the death of a relationship. Not because you have something to hide, but because innocent hang out pictures and public posts can cause controversy, especially if your woman is insecure and/or has crazy friends. If you are hiding something, let's stop ...
l to r stic.man & m1 of dead prez photo: www.myspace.com/shannonmccollum stic man of dead prez Offers Revolutionary Swag by Edward M. Garnes, Jr. peep stic.man's new video "My Swag Is Up" directed by The Horne Brothers co-produced by Shannon McCollum. “I can honestly say “My Swag is Up” because I am healthy, I’m blessed to be happily married-celebrating 16 years, I’m a proud parent, a successful business owner, and still committed to the uncompromised liberation of my People.”--stic.man Internationally acclaimed artist/activist stic.man of dead prez has always put his art where his heart is; the community. So you know his new single "My Swag ...
Ed Garnes & Sugar Johnson continue their serious stance against domestic violence in this latest episode examining fake Christians, why black folks enable bad behavior, how Rihanna can rebound from counseling, Sean "Diddy" Combs checkin' Ellen and housing Chris Brown.
Ask Ed & Sugar After all this hoopla with Chris Brown and Rihanna, I hear they are back together again. Is this a case of undeniable forgiveness or have they lost their minds? Sheila, Durham, NC Rhianna Reconciles http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2009-03-01-rihanna-brown-miami_N.htm Ed Garnes & Sugar Johnson have tirelessly worked to redefine manhood and have actively engaged in anti violence movements as part of national think thanks and alliances with the National Urban League, 21st Century Foundation, and Raleigh North Carolina's Teen Fest. Please contact our friends Dick Bathrick, Ulester Douglass, and Sulaiman Nuriddin @ Men Stopping Violence (http://www.menstoppingviolence.org ) and tell em' From Afros To Shelltoes ...
