Ranked right under the two “Godfather”s, “Scarface” and “Goodfellas.” See it. Today.
Category Archives: american history
Did You See…….
…………last week’s “Bill Moyers Journal” report on media ownership by people of color?
No?
Well, then, here it is.
NOVEMBER 19th UPDATE: Here’s the follow-up on the larger issue of consolidation.
Clash Of The Talking Heads :)
As tired as I can—and do—get of West and Smiley at times, I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed this dialogue. Of course, I’m a HUGE fan of “Charlie Rose.”
Learned A LOT About Writing (And The Artist's Balancing Act)……….
………..from Bruce Springsteen in his recent Rolling Stone interview.
You gotta get the mag to read all of what I read, ’cause most of it is not online.
Mumia, Inc. (Fourth In A Long-Running Series)
As the documentary film premieres in Europe, The Guardian did an interview with the man in question.
“I spend my days preparing for life, not preparing for death,” he says. “They haven’t stopped me from doing what I want every day. I believe in life, I believe in freedom, so my mind is not consumed with death. It’s with love, life and those things. In many ways, on many days, only my body is here, because I am thinking about what’s happening around the world.”
As always, Mumia Abu-Jamal uses nommo (the power of words) to penetrate the soul and generate thought. Not bad for somebody who doesn’t have his own blog. 😉
Megan Williams. Remember The Name.
And never forget what happened.
The Question That Is Still Relevant
Don't Ya Wish…………….
Cosby On "Meet The Press" This Sunday
Bill Cosby (far right, wearing a white shirt) will be on “Meet The Press” this Sunday to promote this book.
Guess it was finally time to respond to Dyson, huh? 🙂 Or make more money. Didn’t Juan Williams defend Cosby well enough?
Thinking 'Bout August In October
Been thinking a lot about Our Ancestor August Wilson since I heard this on NPR. He made the choice I would make. No question.
I’d love to attain at least one-tenth of his courage. As 40 approaches like a Mack Truck in slow motion, with me unable to get out of the way 🙂 , I’m thinking of new mountains to climb. I get the feeling I should start here.
Wilson’s journey reminded me of my other inspirations. Once apon a time, I was 24 and freshly moved to Maryland. Exhausted trying to get my Master’s while simultaneously trying to keep my print journalism skills sharp, I used to spend weekends in bed, absorbing a collection of masterpieces from the genius of my Newark, N.J. hometown.
(I notice that Wilson listed Baraka and Bearden as influences. I’m glad we share those two.)
Okay, so Wilson started on the Century Cycle while in his early 30s. He finished “Radio Golf,” the last one, at 59. He died two years ago, a few months after his 60th birthday. And Baraka’s what, 73 this month? (Happy Birthday, Sir!) So, at 39, I got time. 🙂
