L30: black literature
Why Black Literature Is Important
Here is an excerpt from a great article from a writer, Maxine Thompson at www.blackbutterflypress.com by way of www.best3Dmovie.com, for the full story, follow the link below:
http://www.best-3d-movie.com/blog/Why-Black-Literature-Is-Important
(Excerpt)
…..So consider these questions. What are other ways having more Black books have helped? Is it easier to get published by mainstream as [...]
June is Black Music Month. Essence Magazine has put together a list of music that’s sure to keep you boppin’ all summer long. Here is their list of favorite songs by some strong sister songstresses like Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and others! Thanks Essence.
Black Music Month Playlist: Sister Sounds – Essence.com.
http://www.essence.com/entertainment/music/black_music_month_playlist_sister_sounds.php#black_music_month_playlist_sister_sounds
L30: Art, Media, & Pop Culture:
Mary J. Blige to play Nina Simone
Singer and burgeoning actress Mary J. Blige is set to take on the task of portraying complicated music-civil rights legend, Nina Simone. She will star in UK's Ealing Studios' biopic, Nina. The film will focus on the legendary jazz and soul singer's relationship [...]
Lena Horne has passed away at the age of 92, still beautiful. Here are some photos of her over the years.
L30: An Icon, Lena Horne
From CNN: (CNN) — Singer, dancer and actress Lena Horne died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday night, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Horne was 92.
She was one of the first African-Americans to sign a long-term movie contract with a major Hollywood studio when she joined MGM in 1942.
Horne’s expressive voice made [...]
lifestyle30 magazine:
Where intelligently hip literature, art, music, and culture meet!
With a quest to always stay hip, fresh, and new, lifestyle30 magazine has decided to change focus. We will still bring you news from the world of art, media, and pop culture, but more of the focus will be on the world of African American [...]
Recently, I read and reviewed a novel, Shaken and Stirred, by an emerging author and Event Planning expert, Crystal Black Davis.
goodreads book description (www.goodreads.com):
Shaken and Stirred is lightheartedly coined as a “thirty-something coming of age tale” following the life of Christian Cullen, an up and coming entrepreneur juggling a hectic, out of control life.
lifestyle30 book [...]
L30: art, media, pop culture
Mixed Feelings: Tyler Perry Set to Direct ‘For Colored Girls’ | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color.
Film director Tyler Perry has been slated to direct a beloved story about the lives of Black women from 1975 , with questions about his ability to do so. [...]
L30: music – Recommended Valentine’s Day Prep Songs
Valentine’s Day is on Sunday, February 14, and for those of you who have big plans for this weekend, whether it’s a big date or as the fabulous single person that you are, here are lifestyle30 magazine’s “Recommended Valentine’s Date Prep Songs”.
First, you have to make sure you [...]
L30: music
YouTube – Musiq Soulchild – So Beautiful (Official Music Video).
ONE OF MY NEW FAVE SONGS AND NEW THEME SONG (ALONG WITH SINGLE LADIES, LOL). GREAT SONG TO PLAY FOR YOUR BOO ON V-DAY OR JUST PLAY FOR YOURSELF, CAUSE EVEN IF YOU DON’T THINK SO, I AM SO BEAUTIFUL! LOL
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY [...]
August 21, 2010
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