In Memoriam
Maitefa Angaza
Author | Journalist | Editor
Filmmaker | Spiritual Leader
1954-2024
Her Unforgettable Work
Movie She Co-Produced
ABOUT THE FILM
In Our Heads About Our Hair, produced by women, examines issues Black women confront regarding hair and self-esteem. Despite a current natural-hair trend in some urban areas, many Black women say conforming to mainstream beauty standards makes it easier to find mates and corporate employment. This feature documentary celebrates natural beauty and also offers opinions (and wisdom) from people making other hairstyling choices.
Women of all ages, opinions, and, of course, hairstyles get In Our Heads About Our Hair. Included are interviews with: Melba Tolliver, the nation’s first Black network TV news anchor; Farah Jasmine Griffin, historian and Columbia University professor, environmental activist Majora Carter, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill (host of Our World with Black Enterprise), author and activist Asha Bandele, celebrity makeup artist Roxanna Floyd, TV personality Abiola Abrams and many others.
The film also features informal discussions in salons, natural-hair fashion shows and a poetry performance. Men on the streets of New York City provide enlightening and hilarious takes on hair in this well-received film. Audiences will also meet a cancer survivor, women bald by choice, women from other countries and women whose faith dictates that hair never be seen. They all address history, identity, and the notion of “good” and “bad” hair in this well-received film.
Directed by Hemamset Angaza
Produced by Anu Prestonia, Maitefa Angaza, Paulette Maat Kesa Tabb
79 mins. (2012)
Articles Published
Love and Brilliance Shining Bright
Kwame Brathwaite 1938 – 2023:By Maitefa Angaza. The tributes are pouring in — through news media and arts program broadcasts, through word of mouth, and on social media, where many people knew and loved Kwame Brathwaite and his brilliant photography. The people called him The Keeper of the Images, and they are talking about his never-ending devotion to the upliftment of Black people here, in Africa, and in other places.
African Voices Magazine Celebrates its 30th Year
A Few Proud African Voices in the Long Song by Maitefa Angaza. African Voices (AV) has been celebrating a happy and active 30th anniversary since last year. This is hard to believe for lovers of the magazine, its film festival and audiences at events and participants in discussions and workshops. But it’s true. Thirty years! Founder Carolyn Butts has created the staying power to keep leading what she loves all these years — many of them tough.
History-Making Natural-Hair Role Modelsare Still Beautiful and Culture-Proud
There’s a wonderful photographic art show up at the New-York Historical Society (NYHS). Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite is a gorgeous and joyous celebration of art, purpose and pride. The exhibition salutes the power of this beautiful work by an artist who loves his people. Its impact spread beyond Black New York to other states and other nations, from 1962 to the late 1970s.
A Jubilant Time Indeed at CBL’s20th Anniversary!
The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College celebrated two decades at a festive and fabulous 20th Anniversary Jubilee on October 20th! Authors, poets, other literary artists, scholars, readers, artists, producers, staff, and some students, were all there. They came to praise and honor the Center’s work and its founder, Dr. Brenda M. Greene.
Black August
At this time each year activists and advocates across the nation observe Black August. It was first organized by Black political prisoners in California in 1979 to commemorate those they deemed fallen freedom fighters. The month-long commemoration involved fasting from sunrise to sunset, study, abstention from drugs and alcohol, from radio and television and recommitment to struggle in the quest for liberation from oppression.
Dr. Brenda Greene Made Brooklyna Magnet for Black Writers
The National Black Writers Conference (NBWC) returns March 30th – April 2nd courtesy of the Center for Black Literature, founded 20 years ago by Dr. Brenda Greene at Medgar Evers College. The conference brings together celebrated and emerging novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, literary scholars and others who love reading and writing.
Grandassa Models: Beautiful, Black History Still Being Made
In Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of “Naturally ‘62”Part II of IIby Maitefa AngazaThe celebrated couple, jazz drummer Max Roach and vocalist Abbey Lincoln, toured by bus with the Grandassa models and AJASS producers, helping to present the Naturally shows to sold-out venues across the nation. Many Black women were enthused, many more were intrigued, but cautious. “The Grandassa Models paved the way for these women,” said Bob Gumbs, “because it was challenging at that time.
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of “Naturally ‘62,” and Intrepid Women & Visionary Men
They were Black and Beautiful, proud and confident, talented and innovative. The Grandassa Models were what many young girls in the 1960s would learn was an example to strive for as they grew into their own knowledge and love of self. These intrepid women and the visionary men who were their friends and partners are being celebrated this year, the 60th anniversary of their iconic Black beauty and culture show, Naturally ‘62.
Words to Consider and Carry into the Battle for Our Students
The Board of Education for People of African Ancestry held a Zoom public forum near the start of Black History Month to feature Black veteran educators and activists offering insightful and solution-based presentations in dialogue with the community. The event was free and open to the public and well-attended. The hard truths shared were affecting, but the passion and vision displayed was galvanizing.
A Breath of Fresh Air: “Undesign the Redline” Exhibition & Symposium
There is hope—both on the horizon and here in hand—for some measure of justice and redress concerning the egregious effects that redlining has had on our communities. Students and faculty, environmental, community and political activists, historians and other scholars, technology experts, etc., were treated to a captivating keynote speech given by environmental activist Peggy Shepard, founder of WE ACT for Environmental Justice, the legendary West Harlem based organization.
Eric Adams Elected Mayor of NYC
“Tonight Is Not Just a Victory Over Adversity,It Is a Vindication of Faith”By Maitefa AngazaThe second Black mayor in New York City history was swept into office on a landslide Tuesday night, with Associated Press calling the victory less than 20 minutes after the polls closed. Just a few minutes later came the announcements that Jumaane Williams had secured his seat as Public Advocate for a second term and that Brad Lander is the city’s new Comptroller.
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 2!
What’s It All About? – A Ballot Proposals BreakdownBy Maitefa AngazaAlthough eyes are on the mayoral prize in next week’s election, there is life in New York City beyond that contest. Some weighty decisions will be made by voters that could significantly impact our future. Among the five new Ballot Proposals presented by state legislators for our approval, the majority—numbers 1,3, and 4—are directly related to voting rights.
The Nation Has Lost a Leader
Colin Powell Called Home – Reactions from All Quartersby Maitefa AngazaColin Powell, former, (and first Black) secretary of state and retired four-star general in the U.S. Army, died on Monday, October 18th at the age of 84 from complications of COVID-19 and underlying comorbidities.
The International African Arts Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Fun in Building Unity
The 50th Anniversary International African Arts Festival (IAAF) was a balm for the Black soul. Although reference was made to the trying and tragic times we’ve survived since last we gathered, the warmth, creativity and beauty of the people was healing and enlivening.
Critical Monthly Child Tax Credit $ Arrives 7/15
Info on Payments & Avoiding RepaymentBy Maitefa AngazaBrooklyn residents saw some of the evidence locally when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that close to 3 million women nationwide had exited the workforce during the pandemic. And Brooklyn women, through their own experience, know that the vast majority did not leave by choice. Many were furloughed and more laid off, as businesses shuttered in the devastated economy.
Adams in Lead for Mayor, Winner Not Known Until Mid-July
This election is still capturing our attention. We have about two weeks to go before the final votes are in, before we know the winners of the Ranked Choice voting contests. What we do know, however, is that the vote total was high for a primary, with estimates of more than 25% of the total electorate of 3.7 million registered Democrats participating. The online nonprofit newsroom THE 19th commented on the significance of ranked choice voting.
Council Candidates Make Their Case for the 35th District
A Lively Time Was Had at the MTOPP / Our Time Press ForumBy Maitefa AngazaThe NYC Council Primary candidates’ forum sponsored by MTOPP (Movement to Protect the People) and Our Time Press on Thursday, June 3rd brought together via Zoom the top four contenders for the 35th District seat. The district includes Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Fort Greene and parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. Early voting starts June 12th and the New York State Primary Election Day is June 22nd.
36th CD Candidates Spar on issues on Candidates’ Forum
MTOPP (Movement to Protect the People) and Our Time Press newspaper sponsored a lively virtual 36th District City Council Candidates Forum on Thursday, June 20th. It offered Bedford-Stuyvesant and North Crown Heights voters an opportunity to become better acquainted with the top four people vying to represent them when Robert Cornegy is term-limited out after the November elections.
Community Forum for 40th CD Candidates Spotlight Spice Factory Controversy
Blake MorrisJosue PierreEdwin RaymondKenya Handy-HilliardRita JosephBy Maitefa AngazaA virtual 40th Congressional District Candidates’ Forum was held Thursday, March 4th, introducing local residents to five people vying for their votes in the June 22nd primary — Kenya Handy-Hilliard, Rita Joseph:, Edwin Raymond, Blake Morris and Josue Pierre.
Black Artists Marketplace Festival at Your House!
This weekend all are invited to enjoy something many of us miss dearly — a showcase of Black creative brilliance!The Black Artists Marketplace, hosted by innovative jeweler Lavalais and veteran milliner Ella Issac, returns for its third weekend of showcasing artists and featuring performances, many of them from Louisiana. “I’m from Louisiana and came to New York in the ‘80s,” said Lavalais in a recent Our Time Press interview. “Most of my career I was a professional photographer.
Book Review: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's “Chop Money”
[Books]‘Who’s Gonna Take the Weight?’ A Review of “Chop Money” by Nana Ekua Brew-HammondNana Ekua Brew-Hammond’s gripping “Chop Money” is a fitting choice for the opening story of Accra Noir, the latest of Akashic Books’ popular noir series. Each book is a short-story collection set almost exclusively in cities across the globe, with the Brooklyn-born series now grown to over 60 volumes.
Bet on Black: Top Ten Ranked HBCUs for Early Enrollment Consideration
As early enrollment opens in a few days, (November 1st) and higher education institutions across the nation tout their bona fides, Our Time Press highlights here the top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for consideration. They provide a rich experience grounded in the high value that Black people have always placed on education. They also offer the welcoming and supportive environment particularly important for incoming freshmen.
The Ire This Time:
Standing for Medgar Evers College Once Again: Part 1Medgar Evers College has been here before: students and faculty make charges of disrespect and disenfranchisement, and say that the CUNY chancellor and college president appear unmoved. Stakeholders, the students who rely on MEC, their family and professors, are outraged. Elected officials — those who’ve chosen to engage — haven’t been able come to the rescue in a system that taxpayers feel is rigged against them.
Words We Thought We’d Never Hear, “Defund The Police”
Across the land and across the world multitudes are expressing outrage over the killing of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the latest among countless victims to be killed at the hands of U.S. police. They are shouting an ultimatum that unchecked racism yields despicable injustice that can no longer be ignored, placated, justified or excused. The marches continue daily in many locations, and as they do, pressure is mounting on legislators to effect real and systemic change.
Brooklyn Protest Draws Thousands
Thousands of protestors rallied outside Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza on Monday afternoon, June 12th. They were there in opposition to police brutality that has taken the lives of countless Black and brown people. They were addressed by disciplined longtime revolutionaries and given their literal marching orders.
Brooklyn Officials Demand Accountability and Action forNYCHA Residents Plagued with COVID-19
NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) residents have suffered a crushing blow from the coronavirus, and the Marcy Houses on Park Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant have suffered more deaths than any other NYCHA development, with 21 to date. Borough President Eric Adams, disgusted by the tragic disparities in the number of cases here, compared to citywide, and by the sluggish pace at which attention was paid, called a press conference in front of those projects on Tuesday.
What’s Going On
On May 19, COVID-19 stats: More than 1,523,780 Americans have been infected and more than 91,000 Americans have died, out of a population of 330 million. While most of the nation has relaxed its lockdown directives and people are back at the malls, restaurants, and fitness centers, our society is anything but normal. COVID-19 remains the world’s top story. It is a story still unfolding as a public health menace married to economy downturns.
The Black Obesity Epidemic and Coronavirus
By now we’ve all heard that African Americans, and Black people overall, comprise the vast majority of cases of COVID-19 across the United States. The reasons cited — not that we didn’t know — are the high levels of life-threatening illnesses, healthcare disparities, income inequality, racism and stress we endure. Symptomatic of all of these is obesity. When the stress piles on, most people tend to overeat.
Black Communities Nationwide Hit Hard by COVID-19
Wisconsin’s Gov. Tony Evers set many heads nodding across the nation when he spoke of the plight of people in Milwaukee. “The severity of this disease in the African American community is a crisis within a crisis,” said Gov. Evers. He voiced what many have been thinking, seeing, and living: that the eye of the storm of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is wherever Black people are found in tight concentration and financial hardship.
High Crimes Go Unpunished
Yesterday’s acquittal of President Donald Trump on charges of high crimes and misdemeanors was expected by most. Readers have likely been talking for a while now to friends and family about this day they saw coming. What did some of our media people and elected officials have to say? Charles Blow, a columnist for the New York Times, believes the Democrats should, as Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi has hinted, go forward to bring additional articles of impeachment against Trump.
“We Stepped Out on Faith”
Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford Speaks“I would love for the Institute to have a building in Brooklyn, and by politicians in Brooklyn… Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the athletes or the entertainers would decide that they should have a permanent home.” “We made it necessary for the children to know elders and to respect them. We must understand how to do it and be willing to make the sacrifice to do it.
Catching Up with Dr. Adelaide Sanford
Part 1: An Interview by Maitefa Angaza for Our Time Press Dr. Sanford spoke about the education institute established in her name, about John Henrik Clarke House, the Board of Education for People of African Ancestry, imperatives for children and parents, and establishing agency in our communities. DR. ADELAIDE SANFORD: First, I would like to say that I’m just so proud of Dr. Lester Young and Dr. Renee Young for the Adelaide Sanford Institute.
Rep. John Lewis Receives Global Well Wishes as He Battles Cancer
He’s gone to battle for the people time and again, and now Congressman John Lewis of Georgia is in a fight for his life. “I have been in some kind of fight – for freedom, equality, basic human rights – for nearly my entire life,” Rep. Lewis said in a statement.
A New New Lots Library: East New York Residents Help Design the Building to Next Occupy the Ancestral Burial Ground
It’s official! The New Lots Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library system is on the way to becoming a new jewel in the family crown. A combined $26 million – $20M from Mayor De Blasio and $6M from Councilwoman Inez Barron – will go into a complete renovation and possible outright rebuild.
Attorney Lisa Lewis Demystifies the New Bail
Reform
Come January 1st, New York State will enact its new cashless bail system and native Brooklyn lawyer Lisa Lewis couldn’t be more pleased. Although currently an attorney with District Council 37 working in the matrimonial unit, Lewis’ roots are in criminal law and her heart has long been in reform. She started out with Legal Aid in the Criminal Appeals Bureau and clerked with a judge in New York Criminal Court for three-and-a-half years.
OTP Interview with Oronike Odeleye, Cofounder of the #MuteRKelly Movement Part Two
In last week’s issue Oronike Odeleye spoke of the unexpected, but wildly eventful arc that swept her and cofounder Kenyette Tisha Barnes from a few Tweets into the pages of modern history. She talked most however, about plight of the young girls allegedly sexually assaulted imprisoned by R&B superstar predator R. Kelly, and about the women they are today. Odeleye also addressed the impact on young women who’ve never met R.
Unbossed & Unbowed: Ingrid Griffith’s Play Brings Shirley Back
Q&A with Playwright/Actor Ingrid Griffith and Maitefa Angaza for Our Time Press Shirley Chisholm returns to tell her story in outspoken terms in playwright Ingrid Griffith’s new work, Unbossed & Unbowed, on Friday, November 29th. Griffith herself plays the intrepid Caribbean-born politician in a one-woman, audience-engaged production at Bailey’s Café. She tells Our Time Press readers what to expect and why she’s so inspired by Shirley.
An Interview with Oronike Odeleye, Half of the Team Honored by The Root 100 for Giving Us Something We Could Do about R. Kelly
Last Thursday, #MuteRKelly founders Oronike Odeleye and Kenyette Tisha Barnes were among the deserving people honored with The Root 100 Award. In fact, they were #5 on the list! (Stacey Abrams was at the top.) The Atlanta-based duo flew to New York City for the ceremony and was received with high praise from both iconic figures and colleagues. The two were awed, humbled and inspired to continue their important work.
Brown and Barkley: Men Behaving Badly
Two men are in the news this week, not for their laudable accomplishments, but for their remarks to and/or about women. One was commenting on a debate about the proposed (and postponed) Harriet Tubman $20 bill and the other was giving his opinion about presidential candidates. The public’s responses to their comments, however, revealed that today it pays to weigh one’s words.
WBAI’s First Week Back Reveals Need for Advocacy and Vigilant Listener Support
In the week since WBAI 99.5FM returned to the air, relieved loyal fans (New York fans) and those across the tri-state area have been repeatedly warned that the battle is not yet over. Judge Melissa Crane of the Manhattan Supreme Court ruled in favor of the station, ordering its Pacifica Foundation parent company to do what was necessary to return WBAI to the airwaves. However, the station is by no means free of trouble. Pacifica has said it will appeal the judge’s decision.
Outraged Brooklynites Protest NYPD Use of Excessive Force
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams chastised both police and teen protestors at a press conference on Tuesday morning over the charged nature of three recent encounters. The first two were accompanied by allegations of excessive force on the part of the police; the third were charges of destructive and assaultive behavior by thousands of young people protesting what they say was brutal conduct by the police during those incidents.
Black to the Stage!
Fall Preview of Black Theater Gleamed with GemsIt was a joyous and electrifying evening at the Schomburg Center as the Black theater world convened to get a peek at the new fall season offerings on and off-Broadway and to present stage legend Andre De Shields with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The latter was the business at hand at the top of the program.
California-Based Foundation Raids and
Shutters WBAI
A rude, and some say criminal, awakening greeted loyal WBAI-FM radio loyalists on Monday morning, with the news that the beloved, listener-sponsored progressive station had been effectively shut down. Although the signal was still live, the programming in its entirety was being broadcast from KPFK in North Hollywood, California, by Pacifica Foundation Radio.
James ‘Rocky’ Robinson, Co-Founder of BSVAC, Joins the Ancestors
Commander James “Rocky” Robinson joined the ancestors on Friday, September 27th at age 79, and the gratitude of thousands went with him. He was the caring and determined visionary who founded the Bed-Stuy Volunteer Ambulance Corps, thereby easing minds and saving lives in his community for over 30 years. Robinson first answered the call to serve while working as part of an ambulance team for Woodhull Hospital after returning home from the Army.
Update on 591 Carlton Avenue: The Strange Saga and Injustice Continue
Our Time Press revisits a story first published last spring on the deed theft last January of a deceased woman’s home (Clarice Gray) at 591 Carlton Avenue in Prospect Heights. This occurred after death of her adopted daughter Paula Sanford. In a breathtakingly egregious set of events, a false deed was filed after it was ascertained that neither Clarice nor Paula had next of kin.
Philip Henry Goldman, Jr.Feb. 4, 1934 - Aug. 27,
2019
Philip Henry Goldman, Jr., a treasured member of his Brooklyn community, departed to join his God and his ancestors on August 28,2019. Born on February 4, 1934 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, he was the firstborn child of the late Philip Goldman Sr. and Martha Jeffress Goldman. They were both originally from Philadelphia, but they agreed that Brooklyn was the place for them and moved here right after marrying. He was very close to his sister, the late Marcia Goldman, born just a year after him.
Recent Documentary Shares “Pieces” of Morrison’s Treasures
Toni Morrison, right, with Angela Davis in Brooklyn. The two met at Cafe Rue Dix, a French Senegalese restaurant still operating in Crown Heights. Toni Morrison is so loved that her death has ardent fans across the world declaring themselves shattered. Fortunately, we’ve been left a roadmap to her heart and a blueprint for mending ours. The documentary, The Pieces I Am, released just a few months ago, will help us to re-member our own pieces in the wake of this great loss.
Kristina Newman-Scott: The New BRIC House Builder’s Got Tools!
Kristina Newman-Scott,approaching her first anniversary aspresident of BRIC Arts Media, at theopening night gala for this year'sCelebrate Brooklyn concert series inProspect Park. Interview by Maitefa Angaza As the new head of BRIC Arts Media, Kristina Newman-Scott valued listening and watching as useful tools during her first months there, allowing her natural curiosity to define her leadership style at the outset.
African Voices - Reel Sisters + BRIC Screenwriting Summer Lab 2019
Reel Sisters + BRIC Screenwriting Summer Lab August 9-11, 2019 Are you seeking a nurturing environment to revise your screenplay? Do you have a projectin developmentand need to refine your first screenplay? Are you interested in creating strong female characters that resonate with audiences?
A 50th Anniversary Celebration Befitting A Legendary Institution
Last weekend, people living in all areas of the country gathered in Brooklyn to commemorate a tremendous achievement and a profound legacy. They met up at a joyously electric event – the 50th Year Anniversary of the Founding of The EAST–held at the Masonic Temple in Fort Greene. The place was packed with smiling faces and exuberant spirits.
Kushner Switches Lanes while Cummings Moves Straight Ahead
White House Senior Advisor (and Donald Trump son-in-law) Jared Kushner never stopped communicating with – and has resumed spending time with – young Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This, in the aftermath of the horrendous murder of Jamal Khasoggi, a dissident Saudi native and a columnist for the Washington Post.
What Are Your Ideas for the Redesign of Restoration Plaza?
David Adjaye, architect for the new Restoration Plaza, designed the National Museum of African American History and Cultureand the Studio Museum in Harlem’s new home, now being built. Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation President Colvin Grannum is aiming to incorporate new purpose and services into its mission.
New York’s 2019-20 State Budget Brings More than Money – Also Social, Judicial, Environmental & Political Change
There’s a new sheriff in town and its name is The Democratic Party! Newly in actual power after the demise last fall of the Independent Democratic Caucus, the Dems hashed things out and eventually succeeded in presenting a unified front capable of delivering a $175 billion 2019-20 State budget that brings change concerning issues most important to their constituents. One of the highest-profile wins is certainly the long-awaited criminal justice reform.
Brenda Brunson-Bey: Fabulous Is Her Business!
“And on my father’s side, my great-great-grandmother taught all her children to sew. My father came to NewYork as a tailor in the ‘40s. She told him, “You all will always probably have to work for some white people, butyou won’t have to clean up their house.” By Maitefa Angaza“And on my father’s side, my great-great-grandmother taught all her children to sew. My father came to NewYork as a tailor in the ‘40s.
IBW21 PAUD Meeting: More with Karen Bass, Chair of the CBC
Congress Member Karen Bass By Maitefa AngazaIn last week’s issue we shared some of the enlightened voices raised and salient points made at the recent Annual Malcolm X Commemorative Session of the Pan-African Unity Dialogue (PAUD). There was so much information given, rich reflection and dialogue, however, that we promised to do a Part Two. To refresh readers memories, the PAUD is an initiative of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW21, an organization founded by Daniels.
Protesting the President on President’s Day
On Presidents Day in Union Square Park, a big crowd of New Yorkers joined citizens across the nation in observing the holiday by broadcasting their feelings about the president and his administration’s policies. The park’s plaza in front of the steps, a familiar protest site, may not have held so many people since Trayvon Martin’s parents joined demonstrators after his murder.
The Deep Freezing of Inmates Sent A Chill across the City
Credit Image: © Gabriele Holtermann-Gorden/Pacifi c Press via ZUMA Wire February 3, 2019 - Brooklyn, New York, - On Sunday, protests continued regarding the deplorable conditions in a BrooklynFederal prison facility. According to elected offi cials who were able to access the facility, sick inmates have not beenreceiving medication due to the continuing power outage.
African Voices - African Voices Call for Art & Images Celebrating Ntozake Shange
African Voices is accepting art dedicated to Ntozake Shange for our tribute issue. Please submit no more than 3 art pieces in consideration for the tribute. Work must be a remembrance to Ntozake's legacy as poet, playwright and artist. African Voices is an international, literary magazine devoted to the promotion of fiction, non- fiction, poetry and visual arts created by people of color.
African Voices - African Voices Call for Ntozake Shange Tribute Poems, Fiction & Short Plays
African Voices is an international, literary magazine devoted to the promotion of fiction, non- fiction, poetry and visual arts created by people of color. Founded in 1992, African Voices is published three times a year (2 print issues and 1 digital issue) and distributed throughout the United States and abroad. African Voices is accepting poems, choreopoems, short plays, essays, fiction and choreopoems dedicated to Ntozake Shange for our tribute issue.
Jazmine Headley: Once Again Citizen Video Captures Police Brutality
Jazmine Headly with her son Damon Nyashia Ferguson could not believe her eyes. Neither would she, a client at the HRA building on Bergen Street on Friday, December 7th, believe the pivotal role she was about to play in the traumatic scene unfolding before her.
The Housing Crisis Continues for NYC Seniors
Sumner Houses extension, designed by famed architect DanielLiebiskind, slated to include very-low income units At a meeting attended by hundreds in an East New York church earlier this year, the city was asked to build 15,000 units of affordable housing for seniors over the next four years. At $500 million a year, the commitment would total $2 billion, building on vacant land owned by NYCHA.
New Consensus Policy Group Will Help Deliver A New Day
Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has plans for a Green New Deal to lift all boats and it appears to be working already. Her resolution has inspired a team of Black scholars poised to take the lead on facilitating her initiative. The New Consensus is a 501C3 policy group created to mobilize Progressives into taking ownership of this resolution spearheaded by one of their own. They intend to be in place with the ideas and the capacity to put the hydra-headed marvel to work.
African Voices Submission Manager
African Voices is an international, literary magazine devoted to the promotion of fiction, non- fiction, poetry and visual arts created by people of color. Founded in 1992, African Voices is published three times a year (2 print issues and 1 digital issue) and distributed throughout the United States and abroad. African Voices is accepting poems, choreopoems, short plays, essays, fiction and choreopoems dedicated to Ntozake Shange for our tribute issue.
Way to Go, Joe! MTA Chief Left City Commuters in the Lurch
MTA chairman, Joe Lhota is resigning. Some New Yorkers celebrating Thanksgiving locally will ride the subway to dinner with relatives and friends. But it’s likely that ride won’t be among the things for which they are thankful.
Elijah and Maxine Will Have New Agency in
the House
Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43CD) is the ranking Democrat of the House Financial Services Committee, which she is ready to Chair in January. All eyes are on the newcomers to the House of Representatives and, in New York, on our new state Senate members. They are poised to make a major difference, along with the veteran members of both bodies whose seniority places them in powerful positions.
Democrat Antonio Delgado Wins New York’s 19th Congressional District
The 41-year-old Harvard Law grad and Rhodes scholar campaigned as an unapologetic Progressive, stressing the expansion of health care and safe gun laws. In a series of tweets of his election night results, Delgado said, “We must dream big, boldly, anew in the face of a broken status quo. And make no mistake about it, the status quo is broken. No matter how nasty, how ugly, how hateful the attacks, we continued to believe in the goodness, in the decency and the humanity in us all.
Words of Wisdom for these Unfathomable Days
As many have been left without words for the current climate of exclusion, hatred and violence, Our Time Press turned to a few Brooklyn religious leaders and a retired elected official for comments. Here’s what they had to share with readers about these times and about the important information we need to know about the new ballots as we enter the voting booth. – Maitefa Angaza“What is at stake for us – all of us – in this midterm election?
Channeling Outrage into Action on Behalf of Homeowners
As Mayor Bill de Blasio doubles-down in his defense of HPD’s (Housing, Preservation and Development’s) Third Party Transfer (TPT) program, Rev. W. Taharka Robinson will not relinquish ground in the fight against it. The mayor’s stance rated a higher level of attention recently as the City added co-op apartments to TPT’s aggressive oversight responsibilities (some say “land-grab”).
Food for the Soul: The 4th Annual Madiba Humanitarian Awards
A powerfully enriching and wonderfully entertaining evening was enjoyed by attendees at the Fourth Annual Madiba Humanitarian Awards at the Brooklyn Museum on Saturday, October 13th. Presented by the Bedford Stuyvesant Museum of African Art (BSMAA) and organized by its Founder and Executive Director Vira Lynn Jones, the event commemorated what would have been the 100th birthday of courageous human rights icon Nelson Mandela, known affectionately as “Madiba” in his native South Africa.
“I Don’t Forgive This Woman at All” Says 9-Year-Old Accused of Groping
Borough President Eric Adams recently indicated that he was considering pressing charges against Teresa Klein, 53, now known as Cornerstore Caroline. Although this label preceded her entry onto the public scene, she has by her actions, made it her own. In the process, she’s also made it a lightning rod and a cautionary tale. Fortunately for her, he called a meeting instead.
Cosby’s In Jail, A 3rd Kavanaugh Accuser Comes Forth, A 4th is in the Wings
Fallen icon Bill Cosby’s three-to-ten-year prison sentence, delivered on September 24th, left some New Yorkers shocked and others relieved. He was found guilty of three counts of aggravated sexual assault on Andrea Constand, former director of the women’s basketball team at Temple University. Speculation had been that he might walk with probation and no time to serve, in consideration of his age and ill health.
How Hard Can This Be? Anita Hill to Judiciary Committee
“In 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee had an opportunity to demonstrate its appreciation for both the seriousness of sexual harassment claims and the need for public confidence in the character of a nominee to the Supreme Court. It failed on both counts.”This is Anita Hill’s opening salvo in “How to Get the Kavanaugh Hearings Right,” a direct and discerning New York Times Op Ed published on September 18th.
Women Fight Back by Running the Race
Caveats aside, it’s still historic! The indisputable truth is that 256 women have won Congressional primaries across the nation and are on the ballot in November—234 in the House of Representatives and 22 in the U.S. Senate. The closest we’ve come to this is… nowhere. Many women candidates say they are fed up with an insulting and injurious administration affecting their lives from a house on a hill. They’re ready to occupy.
CFPB Watchdog Resigns, Citing ‘Cruel Joke’ Student Loan Policies
As young college students hope to start their careers and older students juggle work, families and rent, the agency charged with lending an assist is looking the other way as big banks drown them in debt. Thus, says Seth Frotman, ombudsman for student loans at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Grace Jones, AUDELCO Board Chair, Leaves a Loving Legacy
Black theater lovers across New York City and the nation are mourning the loss and celebrating the contributions of Grace Jones, board president of AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee, Inc.). Jones passed away on Monday (?) at age __ after 13 years heading the valued New York City based organization.
Black Communities Nationwide Hit Hard by
COVID-19
Wisconsin’s Gov. Tony Evers set many heads nodding across the nation when he spoke of the plight of people in Milwaukee. “The severity of this disease in the African American community is a crisis within a crisis,” said Gov. Evers. He voiced what many have been thinking, seeing, and living: that the eye of the storm of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is wherever Black people are found in tight concentration and financial hardship.
High Crimes Go Unpunished
Yesterday’s acquittal of President Donald Trump on charges of high crimes and misdemeanors was expected by most. Readers have likely been talking for a while now to friends and family about this day they saw coming. What did some of our media people and elected officials have to say?
“We Stepped Out on Faith”
Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford Speaks“I would love for the Institute to have a building in Brooklyn, and by politicians in Brooklyn… Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the athletes or the entertainers would decide that they should have a permanent home.” “We made it necessary for the children to know elders and to respect them. We must understand how to do it and be willing to make the sacrifice to do it.
Catching Up with Dr. Adelaide Sanford
Part 1: An Interview by Maitefa Angaza for Our Time Press Dr. Sanford spoke about the education institute established in her name, about John Henrik Clarke House, the Board of Education for People of African Ancestry, imperatives for children and parents, and establishing agency in our communities. DR. ADELAIDE SANFORD: First, I would like to say that I’m just so proud of Dr. Lester Young and Dr. Renee Young for the Adelaide Sanford Institute.
Rep. John Lewis Receives Global Well Wishes as He Battles Cancer
He’s gone to battle for the people time and again, and now Congressman John Lewis of Georgia is in a fight for his life. “I have been in some kind of fight – for freedom, equality, basic human rights – for nearly my entire life,” Rep. Lewis said in a statement.
A New New Lots Library: East New York Residents Help Design the Building to Next Occupy the Ancestral Burial Ground
It’s official! The New Lots Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library system is on the way to becoming a new jewel in the family crown. A combined $26 million – $20M from Mayor De Blasio and $6M from Councilwoman Inez Barron – will go into a complete renovation and possible outright rebuild.
Attorney Lisa Lewis Demystifies the New Bail
Reform
Come January 1st, New York State will enact its new cashless bail system and native Brooklyn lawyer Lisa Lewis couldn’t be more pleased. Although currently an attorney with District Council 37 working in the matrimonial unit, Lewis’ roots are in criminal law and her heart has long been in reform. She started out with Legal Aid in the Criminal Appeals Bureau and clerked with a judge in New York Criminal Court for three-and-a-half years.
OTP Interview with Oronike Odeleye, Cofounder of the #MuteRKelly Movement Part Two
In last week’s issue Oronike Odeleye spoke of the unexpected, but wildly eventful arc that swept her and cofounder Kenyette Tisha Barnes from a few Tweets into the pages of modern history. She talked most however, about plight of the young girls allegedly sexually assaulted imprisoned by R&B superstar predator R. Kelly, and about the women they are today. Odeleye also addressed the impact on young women who’ve never met R.
Unbossed & Unbowed: Ingrid Griffith’s Play Brings Shirley Back
Q&A with Playwright/Actor Ingrid Griffith and Maitefa Angaza for Our Time Press Shirley Chisholm returns to tell her story in outspoken terms in playwright Ingrid Griffith’s new work, Unbossed & Unbowed, on Friday, November 29th. Griffith herself plays the intrepid Caribbean-born politician in a one-woman, audience-engaged production at Bailey’s Café. She tells Our Time Press readers what to expect and why she’s so inspired by Shirley.
An Interview with Oronike Odeleye, Half of the Team Honored by The Root 100 for Giving Us Something We Could Do about R. Kelly
Last Thursday, #MuteRKelly founders Oronike Odeleye and Kenyette Tisha Barnes were among the deserving people honored with The Root 100 Award. In fact, they were #5 on the list! (Stacey Abrams was at the top.) The Atlanta-based duo flew to New York City for the ceremony and was received with high praise from both iconic figures and colleagues. The two were awed, humbled and inspired to continue their important work.
WBAI’s First Week Back Reveals Need for Advocacy and Vigilant Listener Support
In the week since WBAI 99.5FM returned to the air, relieved loyal fans (New York fans) and those across the tri-state area have been repeatedly warned that the battle is not yet over. Judge Melissa Crane of the Manhattan Supreme Court ruled in favor of the station, ordering its Pacifica Foundation parent company to do what was necessary to return WBAI to the airwaves. However, the station is by no means free of trouble. Pacifica has said it will appeal the judge’s decision.
Brown and Barkley: Men Behaving Badly
Two men are in the news this week, not for their laudable accomplishments, but for their remarks to and/or about women. One was commenting on a debate about the proposed (and postponed) Harriet Tubman $20 bill and the other was giving his opinion about presidential candidates. The public’s responses to their comments, however, revealed that today it pays to weigh one’s words.
Outraged Brooklynites Protest NYPD Use of Excessive Force
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams chastised both police and teen protestors at a press conference on Tuesday morning over the charged nature of three recent encounters. The first two were accompanied by allegations of excessive force on the part of the police; the third were charges of destructive and assaultive behavior by thousands of young people protesting what they say was brutal conduct by the police during those incidents.
Black to the Stage!
Fall Preview of Black Theater Gleamed with GemsIt was a joyous and electrifying evening at the Schomburg Center as the Black theater world convened to get a peek at the new fall season offerings on and off-Broadway and to present stage legend Andre De Shields with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The latter was the business at hand at the top of the program.
California-Based Foundation Raids and Shutters WBAI
A rude, and some say criminal, awakening greeted loyal WBAI-FM radio loyalists on Monday morning, with the news that the beloved, listener-sponsored progressive station had been effectively shut down. Although the signal was still live, the programming in its entirety was being broadcast from KPFK in North Hollywood, California, by Pacifica Foundation Radio.
James ‘Rocky’ Robinson, Co-Founder of BSVAC, Joins the Ancestors
Commander James “Rocky” Robinson joined the ancestors on Friday, September 27th at age 79, and the gratitude of thousands went with him. He was the caring and determined visionary who founded the Bed-Stuy Volunteer Ambulance Corps, thereby easing minds and saving lives in his community for over 30 years. Robinson first answered the call to serve while working as part of an ambulance team for Woodhull Hospital after returning home from the Army.
Update on 591 Carlton Avenue: The Strange Saga and Injustice Continue
Our Time Press revisits a story first published last spring on the deed theft last January of a deceased woman’s home (Clarice Gray) at 591 Carlton Avenue in Prospect Heights. This occurred after death of her adopted daughter Paula Sanford. In a breathtakingly egregious set of events, a false deed was filed after it was ascertained that neither Clarice nor Paula had next of kin.
Philip Henry Goldman, Jr.Feb. 4, 1934 - Aug. 27,
2019
Philip Henry Goldman, Jr., a treasured member of his Brooklyn community, departed to join his God and his ancestors on August 28,2019. Born on February 4, 1934 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, he was the firstborn child of the late Philip Goldman Sr. and Martha Jeffress Goldman. They were both originally from Philadelphia, but they agreed that Brooklyn was the place for them and moved here right after marrying. He was very close to his sister, the late Marcia Goldman, born just a year after him.
Recent Documentary Shares “Pieces” of Morrison’s Treasures
Toni Morrison, right, with Angela Davis in Brooklyn. The two met at Cafe Rue Dix, a French Senegalese restaurant still operating in Crown Heights. By Maitefa Angaza Toni Morrison is so loved that her death has ardent fans across the world declaring themselves shattered. Fortunately, we’ve been left a roadmap to her heart and a blueprint for mending ours. The documentary, The Pieces I Am, released just a few months ago, will help us to re-member our own pieces in the wake of this great loss.
Kristina Newman-Scott: The New BRIC House Builder’s Got Tools!
Kristina Newman-Scott,approaching her first anniversary aspresident of BRIC Arts Media, at theopening night gala for this year'sCelebrate Brooklyn concert series inProspect Park. Interview by Maitefa Angaza As the new head of BRIC Arts Media, Kristina Newman-Scott valued listening and watching as useful tools during her first months there, allowing her natural curiosity to define her leadership style at the outset.
African Voices - Reel Sisters + BRIC Screenwriting Summer Lab 2019
Reel Sisters + BRIC Screenwriting Summer Lab August 9-11, 2019 Are you seeking a nurturing environment to revise your screenplay? Do you have a projectin developmentand need to refine your first screenplay? Are you interested in creating strong female characters that resonate with audiences?
A 50th Anniversary Celebration Befitting A Legendary Institution
Last weekend, people living in all areas of the country gathered in Brooklyn to commemorate a tremendous achievement and a profound legacy. They met up at a joyously electric event – the 50th Year Anniversary of the Founding of The EAST–held at the Masonic Temple in Fort Greene. The place was packed with smiling faces and exuberant spirits.
Kushner Switches Lanes while Cummings Moves Straight Ahead
White House Senior Advisor (and Donald Trump son-in-law) Jared Kushner never stopped communicating with – and has resumed spending time with – young Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This, in the aftermath of the horrendous murder of Jamal Khasoggi, a dissident Saudi native and a columnist for the Washington Post.
What Are Your Ideas for the Redesign of Restoration Plaza?
David Adjaye, architect for the new Restoration Plaza, designed the National Museum of African American History and Cultureand the Studio Museum in Harlem’s new home, now being built. Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation President Colvin Grannum is aiming to incorporate new purpose and services into its mission.
New York’s 2019-20 State Budget Brings More than Money – Also Social, Judicial, Environmental & Political Change
There’s a new sheriff in town and its name is The Democratic Party! Newly in actual power after the demise last fall of the Independent Democratic Caucus, the Dems hashed things out and eventually succeeded in presenting a unified front capable of delivering a $175 billion 2019-20 State budget that brings change concerning issues most important to their constituents. One of the highest-profile wins is certainly the long-awaited criminal justice reform.
Brenda Brunson-Bey: Fabulous Is Her Business!
“And on my father’s side, my great-great-grandmother taught all her children to sew. My father came to NewYork as a tailor in the ‘40s. She told him, “You all will always probably have to work for some white people, but you won’t have to clean up their house.” By Maitefa Angaza“And on my father’s side, my great-great-grandmother taught all her children to sew. My father came to NewYork as a tailor in the ‘40s.
IBW21 PAUD Meeting: More with Karen Bass, Chair of the CBC
Congress Member Karen Bass By Maitefa AngazaIn last week’s issue we shared some of the enlightened voices raised and salient points made at the recent Annual Malcolm X Commemorative Session of the Pan-African Unity Dialogue (PAUD). There was so much information given, rich reflection and dialogue, however, that we promised to do a Part Two. To refresh readers memories, the PAUD is an initiative of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW21, an organization founded by Daniels.
Protesting the President on President’s Day
On Presidents Day in Union Square Park, a big crowd of New Yorkers joined citizens across the nation in observing the holiday by broadcasting their feelings about the president and his administration’s policies. The park’s plaza in front of the steps, a familiar protest site, may not have held so many people since Trayvon Martin’s parents joined demonstrators after his murder.
The Deep Freezing of Inmates Sent A Chill across the City
Credit Image: © Gabriele Holtermann-Gorden/Pacifi c Press via ZUMA Wire February 3, 2019 - Brooklyn, New York, - On Sunday, protests continued regarding the deplorable conditions in a BrooklynFederal prison facility. According to elected officials who were able to access the facility, sick inmates have not been receiving medication due to the continuing power outage.
African Voices - African Voices Call for Art & Images Celebrating Ntozake Shange
African Voices is accepting art dedicated to Ntozake Shange for our tribute issue. Please submit no more than 3 art pieces in consideration for the tribute. Work must be a remembrance to Ntozake's legacy as poet, playwright and artist. African Voices is an international, literary magazine devoted to the promotion of fiction, non- fiction, poetry and visual arts created by people of color.
African Voices - African Voices Call for Ntozake Shange Tribute Poems, Fiction & Short Plays
African Voices is an international, literary magazine devoted to the promotion of fiction, non- fiction, poetry and visual arts created by people of color. Founded in 1992, African Voices is published three times a year (2 print issues and 1 digital issue) and distributed throughout the United States and abroad. African Voices is accepting poems, choreopoems, short plays, essays, fiction and choreopoems dedicated to Ntozake Shange for our tribute issue.
Jazmine Headley: Once Again Citizen Video Captures Police Brutality
Jazmine Headly with her son Damon Nyashia Ferguson could not believe her eyes. Neither would she, a client at the HRA building on Bergen Street on Friday, December 7th, believe the pivotal role she was about to play in the traumatic scene unfolding before her.
The Housing Crisis Continues for NYC Seniors
Sumner Houses extension, designed by famed architect Daniel Liebiskind, slated to include very-low income units At a meeting attended by hundreds in an East New York church earlier this year, the city was asked to build 15,000 units of affordable housing for seniors over the next four years. At $500 million a year, the commitment would total $2 billion, building on vacant land owned by NYCHA.
The Housing Crisis Continues for NYC Seniors
Sumner Houses extension, designed by famed architect DanielLiebiskind, slated to include very-low income units At a meeting attended by hundreds in an East New York church earlier this year, the city was asked to build 15,000 units of affordable housing for seniors over the next four years. At $500 million a year, the commitment would total $2 billion, building on vacant land owned by NYCHA.
New Consensus Policy Group Will Help Deliver A New Day
Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has plans for a Green New Deal to lift all boats and it appears to be working already. Her resolution has inspired a team of Black scholars poised to take the lead on facilitating her initiative. The New Consensus is a 501C3 policy group created to mobilize Progressives into taking ownership of this resolution spearheaded by one of their own. They intend to be in place with the ideas and the capacity to put the hydra-headed marvel to work.
African Voices Submission Manager
African Voices is an international, literary magazine devoted to the promotion of fiction, non- fiction, poetry and visual arts created by people of color. Founded in 1992, African Voices is published three times a year (2 print issues and 1 digital issue) and distributed throughout the United States and abroad. African Voices is accepting poems, choreopoems, short plays, essays, fiction and choreopoems dedicated to Ntozake Shange for our tribute issue.
Way to Go, Joe! MTA Chief Left City Commuters in the Lurch
MTA chairman, Joe Lhota is resigning. Some New Yorkers celebrating Thanksgiving locally will ride the subway to dinner with relatives and friends. But it’s likely that ride won’t be among the things for which they are thankful.
Elijah and Maxine Will Have New Agency in the
House
Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43CD) is the ranking Democrat of the House Financial Services Committee, which she is ready to Chair in January. All eyes are on the newcomers to the House of Representatives and, in New York, on our new state Senate members. They are poised to make a major difference, along with the veteran members of both bodies whose seniority places them in powerful positions.
Democrat Antonio Delgado Wins New York’s 19th Congressional District
The 41-year-old Harvard Law grad and Rhodes scholar campaigned as an unapologetic Progressive, stressing the expansion of health care and safe gun laws. In a series of tweets of his election night results, Delgado said, “We must dream big, boldly, anew in the face of a broken status quo. And make no mistake about it, the status quo is broken. No matter how nasty, how ugly, how hateful the attacks, we continued to believe in the goodness, in the decency and the humanity in us all.
Words of Wisdom for these Unfathomable Days
As many have been left without words for the current climate of exclusion, hatred and violence, Our Time Press turned to a few Brooklyn religious leaders and a retired elected official for comments. Here’s what they had to share with readers about these times and about the important information we need to know about the new ballots as we enter the voting booth. – Maitefa Angaza“What is at stake for us – all of us – in this midterm election?
Channeling Outrage into Action on Behalf of Homeowners
As Mayor Bill de Blasio doubles-down in his defense of HPD’s (Housing, Preservation and Development’s) Third Party Transfer (TPT) program, Rev. W. Taharka Robinson will not relinquish ground in the fight against it. The mayor’s stance rated a higher level of attention recently as the City added co-op apartments to TPT’s aggressive oversight responsibilities (some say “land-grab”).
Channeling Outrage into Action on Behalf of Homeowners
As Mayor Bill de Blasio doubles-down in his defense of HPD’s (Housing, Preservation and Development’s) Third Party Transfer (TPT) program, Rev. W. Taharka Robinson will not relinquish ground in the fight against it. The mayor’s stance rated a higher level of attention recently as the City added co-op apartments to TPT’s aggressive oversight responsibilities (some say “land-grab”).
Food for the Soul: The 4th Annual Madiba Humanitarian Awards
A powerfully enriching and wonderfully entertaining evening was enjoyed by attendees at the Fourth Annual Madiba Humanitarian Awards at the Brooklyn Museum on Saturday, October 13th. Presented by the Bedford Stuyvesant Museum of African Art (BSMAA) and organized by its Founder and Executive Director Vira Lynn Jones, the event commemorated what would have been the 100th birthday of courageous human rights icon Nelson Mandela, known affectionately as “Madiba” in his native South Africa.
“I Don’t Forgive This Woman at All” Says 9-Year-Old Accused of Groping
Borough President Eric Adams recently indicated that he was considering pressing charges against Teresa Klein, 53, now known as Cornerstore Caroline. Although this label preceded her entry onto the public scene, she has by her actions, made it her own. In the process, she’s also made it a lightning rod and a cautionary tale. Fortunately for her, he called a meeting instead.
Cosby’s In Jail, A 3rd Kavanaugh Accuser Comes Forth, A 4th is in the Wings
Fallen icon Bill Cosby’s three-to-ten-year prison sentence, delivered on September 24th, left some New Yorkers shocked and others relieved. He was found guilty of three counts of aggravated sexual assault on Andrea Constand, former director of the women’s basketball team at Temple University. Speculation had been that he might walk with probation and no time to serve, in consideration of his age and ill health.
How Hard Can This Be? Anita Hill to Judiciary Committee
“In 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee had an opportunity to demonstrate its appreciation for both the seriousness of sexual harassment claims and the need for public confidence in the character of a nominee to the Supreme Court. It failed on both counts.”This is Anita Hill’s opening salvo in “How to Get the Kavanaugh Hearings Right,” a direct and discerning New York Times Op Ed published on September 18th.
Women Fight Back by Running the Race
Caveats aside, it’s still historic! The indisputable truth is that 256 women have won Congressional primaries across the nation and are on the ballot in November—234 in the House of Representatives and 22 in the U.S. Senate. The closest we’ve come to this is… nowhere. Many women candidates say they are fed up with an insulting and injurious administration affecting their lives from a house on a hill. They’re ready to occupy.
CFPB Watchdog Resigns, Citing ‘Cruel Joke’ Student Loan Policies
As young college students hope to start their careers and older students juggle work, families and rent, the agency charged with lending an assist is looking the other way as big banks drown them in debt. Thus, says Seth Frotman, ombudsman for student loans at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Grace Jones, AUDELCO Board Chair, Leaves a Loving Legacy
Black theater lovers across New York City and the nation are mourning the loss and celebrating the contributions of Grace Jones, board president of AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee, Inc.). Jones passed away on Monday (?) at age __ after 13 years heading the valued New York City based organization.
Vote Like Your Life Depended on It! What to Know before You Go
We’ve been hearing it a lot – that there’s never been a more critical time to vote than right now. Those who cite frustrations with: the Electoral College and with gerrymandering, hacking, physical tampering, intimidation and other forms of voter suppression, are advised that sheer numbers are the best way to nullify those threats.
In Memoriam