Washington Post Series On Black Men Officially Ends

Posted on January 8, 2007 by drumsintheglobalvillage

I only read an article here, a profile there, an Op-Ed in the corner, etc., but I enjoyed what I had read.

I’m glad the site will stay up. And I agree, a book would be a good idea.

Some New "N-Word" Products

Posted on January 8, 2007 by drumsintheglobalvillage

Again, National Public Radio’s “On The Media” comes correct.Â Was impressed to hear the young sister interview that brother from The Shield magazine—someone and something I heard about from FreeMix.

This week I’m reviewing this book for Black Issues Book Review.

From my initial thumbing, I’m very impressed. Here’s more on it.

Independent Audio/Video You Should Check Out (Eighth In A Long-Running Series)

Posted on January 8, 2007 by drumsintheglobalvillage

VOXUNION MEDIA
January 2007

FreeMix Radio: The Original Mix Tape Radio Show FM8

The online edition of this mix tape is now available and contains a new year’s mix including music from: Pharaohe Monch, Head-Roc, Paris, Blitz, Nas, Common, Floetry, Hi-Tek, Buju Banton, Sizzla, and much more.

Also included is the launch of Project Blackout/Whitewash and FreeMix’s Top 10 Stories Under-reported in 2006 with special guest host The Angry Emcee. You cannot afford not to hear this.

Click here to download and visit VOXUNION.COM for the stream/download option and much more.Â

Quick Review Of Black Panther No. 23: "Foreign Affairs," Part I of III

Posted on January 4, 2007 by drumsintheglobalvillage

WRITER: Reginald Hudlin

ARTIST: Koi Turnbull

PLOT: King T’Challa and Queen Ororo are being drawn into the CIVIL WAR that has sharply divided the heroes of the Marvel Universe. One hero, Goliath, is a casualty. So it’s time for the Royal Couple to choose a side—and fast.

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Goliath’s murder by a genetically engineered clone of Thor, The God of Thunder, was the highlight of Civil War No. 4. Some African-American fanboys—including moi 🙂 —were not happy about Dr. Bill Foster, one of Marvel’s few (!) Black heroes, becoming the Crispus Attucks of the superhero set.

VERDICT: I’m not a CW fan, but Hudlin is beginning to create well-crafted stories. I still can’t call myself a fan of this book, but I’m no longer a hater. I look forward to seeing the seeds planted here flourish in future storyarcs.

Quick Review Of Black Panther Nos. 20-22: "World Tour," Parts II, III, and IV of IV

Posted on January 4, 2007 by drumsintheglobalvillage

WRITER: Reginald Hudlin

ARTIST: Manuel Garcia

PLOT: King T’Challa and his new bride, Storm of the X-Men, begin a global diplomatic mission. They have to discover who their friends and enemies are, now that they are a power couple on Marvel’s world stage. So they visit the Inhumans on the Moon, Prince Namor The First of Atlantis, and Iron Man in Washington, D.C. as CIVIL WAR continues to rage throughout the Marvel Universe.

VERDICT: I’m still not feeling the characterization of any of these characters, but Hudlin’s writing is improving. The conflicts seem contrived for action’s sake, which, in comics terms, is so mid-1960s. 🙂 But Hudlin is trying to tell a story. The flashback sequence with The Invaders in 21 was well-handled. The confrontation with Shellhead would have been interesting if I hadn’t read the far superior Enemy of The State II a few years back.

Anyway, the stage is set for King T’Challa and Queen Ororo to become major players in CW. And I guess you’ve heard by now that the Royal Couple will soon join a certain well-known superhero team?