Young filmmaker explores African Americans’ relationship with water

• May 22, 2012

In 2010 writer and filmmaker Nijla Mu'min came across the ...

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This Weekend I’m Going to ‘Paint the Town Red’

• April 11, 2012

I know it’s only Wednesday, but I’m already looking forward ...

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Birmingbelle of the Week: Shermika Dunner

• June 9, 2011

Shermika Dunner loves art in all its many manifestations, be ...

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April is National Poetry Month

• April 5, 2011

In honor of National Poetry Month, I will post poetry ...

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5 Reasons I Couldn’t Write a Review of “For Colored Girls”

• November 12, 2010

Last Friday I saw Tyler Perry's latest film, "For Colored ...

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R.I.P. Lucille Clifton

• February 14, 2010

Award-winning poet Lucille Clifton has died at the age of 73. I ...

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2009: A Craptastic Year

• February 5, 2010

Let's face it: 2009 sucked for most of us. Photographer ...

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Hips Don’t Lie

• August 5, 2009

As soon as I get settled here in Birmingham I'll ...

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From absurd to awesome

• May 28, 2009

Quote of the day: "You have to attempt the absurd ...

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White House Poetry Jam

• May 12, 2009

Tonight President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will ...

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