Some of Us are Brave
Host/Producer Kali Alexander
kalialexander@gmail.com3-5-09This week kicks off Women’s History Month and as we approach International Women’s Day we’ll chop it up with renowned artist Synthia Saint James, Mama Charolotte O’neal of the United African Alliance Community Center who’s in town visiting us from Tanzania, and filmmaker and author S. Pearl Sharp. We’ll also have a commentary by Sikivu Hutchinson of Black Fem Lens and a few announcements of some key events taking place in the next few days.
Segment 1 Interview with Synthia Saint James
You may have noticed her work gracing the cover of Terry McMillan’s Waiting to Exhale, Iyanla Vanzant inspirational work Acts of Faith, or perhaps one of the many children’s books she’s either illustrated and or written.
Well, the her I’m talking about is renowned artist Synthia Saint James whose work includes the 1st comissioned United States Postal Service Kwanzaa stamps, numerous children's picture books, architectural designs and more.
Segment 2 United African Alliance Community Center with Mama Charlotte O'Neal
The late '60's saw a tremendous upsurge of desire for self determination and community control in the inner cities of America. The Black Panther Party was a prime example of unity of will and purpose, as evidenced through its many programs and projects. The Kansas City Chapter under the leadership of Pete O’Neal became a force to be reckoned with because of both its political will and fierce resistance to oppression in all its forms. Since 1972 Pete and Charlotte O’Neal have continued their work toward the liberation and sustainability of African people. As community organizers they founded the United African Alliance Community Center (UAACC) in Arusha where they have made their home for well over 30 years.
Right now I’m joined in studio by Charlotte O’Neal whose on a rare visit to Los Angeles.
Segment 3 Commentary by Sikivu Hutchinson. www.BlackFemLens.org
Segment 4 The Art of Becoming Well with S. Pearl Sharp
On the shelf of your movie library between Roots and Sankofa, or perhaps next to PBS’s Eyes on the Prize is copy of the Healing Passage/Voices from the Water…and if not, it should be. Filmmaker, poet, author S. Pearl Sharp is joining me now to stir the pot on art, wellness, and being a beginner.
Abbreviated List of Works:
DVD The Healing Passage/Voices from the Water (2006)
DVD Fertile Ground (2004)
DVD Two Short Films: Back Inside Herself (1984) and Picking Tribes (1988)
CD Poetry with Jazz Higher Ground (2008)
CD Poetry with Jazz On the Sharp Side (fea. Dwight Trible)
Book Black Women for Beginners (2009, 1993)
Segment 5: Announcements
Peal Cleage at Eso Won Books
Thursday, March 5th @ 7pm
4331 Degnan Blvd.
LA, CA 90008
HipHop 4 Peace: A Benefit for Darfur will feature performers and artists including Rebels to the Grai whose work "If I Could Change the World" was featured earlier in the show.
Sundar March 8th 2-8pm
Star Jazz Club
943 N. Broadway
LA, CA
Women and Girls' HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event
Compton College Student Lounge
Friday, March 13 12-7pm
1111 Artesia Blvd,
Compton, CA 90221
213.622.1650 x 102
Los Angeles Commission o the Status of Women hosts
Women's Festival: A Celebration of Resilience
Jim Gilliam Recreation Center
4000 S. La Brea Ave.
LA, CA
Addresses by Jewel Diamond Taylor (motivational speaker) and Tichina Arnold (Actress)
213.978.0300
