Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Elizabeth Catlett (April 15, 1915 - April 2, 2012)

I just learned that the great artist Elizabeth Catlett has passed away. I’ve been a admirer of her work for years. I really can’t talk about how I feel right now… This one hurts real bad. RIP Great Lady.

Learn more about her and her work here

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Monday, March 26, 2012
White Scripts and Black Superheroes

An interview with the late Dwayne McDuffie about how Luke Cage ended up using the expression
“Sweet Christmas.”

[via NewBlackMan]

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Friday, March 16, 2012
Sting

‎"The Dream Of The Blue Turtles” and “Nothing Like the Sun” are 2 of my most favorite albums ever.
Love his music! Love Sting!

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Nikky Finney’s Acceptance Speech for the 2011 National Book Award

This is one amazing speech. Go Nikky!!

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Monday, February 20, 2012
LeVar Burton Speaks on Science Fiction Literature & the Future

Tools of Change Keynote Speaker LeVar Burton speaks. This is really, great inspiring stuff!

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