QUOTATIONS OF "BLACK"
"Whenever I use BLACK it relates to some history of Africans in that particular place. It’s the idea of the color BLACK as a metaphor, or as a representation of African-Americans. It’s the notion of BLACK- BLACKNESS - and all its other meanings in relation to the history of race..."
- Fred Wilson
"Most of my fortitude to continue doing the work comes from the moral outrage I feel about the injustices that Black people endure disproportionately daily."
- N. Abdul-Wakil
"In the end, what matters is not skin shade but pan-African consciousness. Loving your complexion, your nose, lips, hair length and texture, no matter what the politics or trends decide, and simply be. That's the problem with us (African folks). We're still learning how to love ourselves. So used to glorifying others and putting others first..."
- Dredlocks Tree
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Jammins Entertainment Presents
Patti LaBelle: A Valentine's Affair with the Lady of Soul Sun, Feb 14 at 7pm Spend Valentine’s Day with the incomparable Patti LaBelle, performing live. Known for her passionate stage performances and astonishing vocal versatility, LaBelle’s music ranges from classic rhythm and blues renditions to pop standards and spirituals. With special guests to be announced.
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House30 Lafayette AvenueBrooklyn, New York 11217Ticket Prices: $79, 99, 125This rental event is not presented by BAM. Regular BAM house and ticketing policies may not apply
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