PBS has a lot of ongoing and specialized programming highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in celebration of Black History Month. Details are below, and I’m sure I’ll be sharing my reaction to some of the programming as I get to view it, too.  ~Affrodite

An Impressive Array of New and Encore Programming Before and During [...]

The one great thing about writing more is that I’m reading more.  So true is the statement that knowledge is power.  I love folk music but have had limited exposure.  Today, I said hello Odetta’s musical life and good bye to Odetta’s physical life.
This is the first video I found on youtube and I’m already [...]

I wish I took the time to write this post right after watching the movie, but my hubby and I caught a showing of The Secret Life of Bees a few weeks ago on a whim.  As someone who rarely goes to the movies anymore, this was definitely worth the trip to see it [...]

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I am in no way, shape, or form a football fan.  That’s my husband’s job.   I have him to thank for educating me about Ernie Davis during a trip we took back to Syracuse, New York last October (2007).  The trip was in celebration of our 10 year wedding anniversary and included [...]