By: Professor: Barbara His drawings are a form of a non-fiction set of early musings, drawings as well as art that was developed by Jason Innocent in his teenage years. Innocent was born and raised up together with his siblings in Brooklyn, New York by Haitian parents. Innocent’s mission and vision were recognized initially according… Continue reading Review: 39 Drawings By Jason Innocent
Profile: Lee Daniels
Who Is Lee Daniels? Lee Daniels was born December 24, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is known for producing films that tackle such thorny issues as race, image, family violence, and sex. Along the way he's shown that these stories can succeed at the box office. His critically acclaimed 2002 hit, Monster's Ball, was not only… Continue reading Profile: Lee Daniels
Profile: Aretha Franklin
Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin is known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Who Is Aretha Franklin? Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942. A gifted singer and pianist, Franklin toured with her father's traveling revival show and later visited New York,… Continue reading Profile: Aretha Franklin
P. Diddy Bought a $21 Million USD Painting Kerry James Marshall’s “Past Times.”
After showing interest in financially supporting a group that looked to purchase the Carolina Panthers, P. Diddy has decided to throw a large sum of money behind another major acquisition: a valued piece of art. As the Chicago Tribune reports, Diddy has been revealed as the individual behind the $21 million USD purchase of a… Continue reading P. Diddy Bought a $21 Million USD Painting Kerry James Marshall’s “Past Times.”
Profile: Octavia E. Butler
Author Octavia E. Butler is known for blending science fiction with African-American spiritualism. Her novels include Patternmaster, Kindred, Dawn and Parable of the Sower. Synopsis Octavia E. Butler was born on June 22, 1947, in Pasadena, California. She studied at several universities and began her writing career in the 1970s. Her books blended elements of… Continue reading Profile: Octavia E. Butler
Profile: Spike Lee
Producer, director, writer and actor Spike Lee creates provocative films that explore race relations, political issues and urban crime and violence. His films include 'She's Gotta Have It' and 'Do the Right Thing.' Who Is Spike Lee? Spike Lee was born Shelton Jackson Lee on March 20, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was making amateur… Continue reading Profile: Spike Lee
Profile: Nina Simone
Legendary performer Nina Simone sang a mix of jazz, blues and folk music in the 1950s and '60s, later enjoying a career resurgence in the '80s. A staunch Civil Rights activist, she was known for tunes like "Mississippi Goddam," "Young, Gifted and Black" and "Four Women," among many others. Synopsis Born on February 21, 1933,… Continue reading Profile: Nina Simone
