On October 16th, 2011, I attended the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial dedication, which honored the legacy of a man who stood for justice, peace, and equality for all during a turbulent time in America’s history. President Obama was one of the many speakers at the dedication and below is an excerpt from [...]
I was so excited to learn that this year, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to three phenomenal women. This highly distinguished award by The Norwegian Nobel Committee was awarded jointly to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women, efforts in promoting women’s [...]
Exciting. Colorful. Eclectic. Groundbreaking. Vibrant. Rhythmic. Those are just a few of the words to describe the production “Fela!”. It isn’t just a musical, it’s an experience! The show centers around the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. Inspired by his mother, a [...]
