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Friday, November 2 – 8pm/Free
JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET

Originally aired on PBS as part of the American Masters series, this excellent biographical documentary of the late James Baldwin, directed by Karen Thorsen, presents a remarkably in-depth look at the man, the writer, the teacher–all the various components that went into making James Baldwin one of the most influential black writers of the century. Combining interview footage of the outspoken and often photographed Baldwin, the program traces Baldwin’s career from his humble beginnings in Harlem, and the publication of his early novels Go Tell It on the Mountain and Giovanni’s Room to his later involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, and his final years. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Baldwin’s death. Followed by Q&A, kicked off by short reading of Baldwin’s work.

The Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (BAAD!) presents its annual BlakTino Performance Series, a festival celebrating works by Black, Latino and Blatino artists. The festival, first presented in 2002, takes place at BAAD!, 841 Barretto Street in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx. Take #6 train to Hunts Point Ave. For further information and tickets call (718) 842-5223 or visit www.BronxAcademyofArtsandDance.org.

Friday, October 12 – 8pm / Free
A LITANY FOR SURVIVAL: THE LIFE OF AUDRE LORDE

An epic portrait of the eloquent, award-winning Black, lesbian, poet, mother, teacher and activist, Audre Lorde, whose writings – spanning five decades – articulated some of the most important social and political visions of the century. From Lorde’s childhood roots in NYC’s Harlem to her battle with breast cancer, filmmakers Ada Gay Griffin and Michelle Parkerson’s moving documentary explores a life and a body of work that embodied the connections between the Civil Rights movement, the Women’s movement, and the struggle for lesbian and gay rights. Screening commemorates the 15th anniversary of Lorde’s passing. Followed by Q&A, kicked off by short reading of Lorde’s work.

The Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (BAAD!) presents its annual BlakTino Performance Series, a festival celebrating works by Black, Latino and Blatino artists. The festival, first presented in 2002, takes place at BAAD!, 841 Barretto Street in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx. Take #6 train to Hunts Point Ave. For further information and tickets call (718) 842-5223 or visit www.BronxAcademyofArtsandDance.org.

Thursday, October 11- 8pm /Free
POWER OF THE PLUME! OUR STORIES WITH THOMAS GLAVE, RIGOBERTO GONZALEZ , JUANITA DIAZ-COTTO & MARIANO ROMO-CARMONA
Writers share their stories and how they got those stories (fiction and non-fiction) published. The Bronx’s Thomas Glave has written extensively about growing up in the Bronx and the tightrope he walks between being Jamaican and gay exemplified in his recent essay collection Words to Our Now. Rigoberto Gonzalez’s recent memoir, Butterfly Boy, tells his story of a gay young man and his Mexican father. Dr. Juanita Dz-Cotto will share her experiences with her award-winning book Chicana Lives and Criminal Justice and the anthology Companeras: Latina Lesbians. Participating in and moderating the panel will be Mariana Romo-Carmona author of several works including Living at Night and co-editor of Cuentos along with Cherrie Moraga and Alma Gomez

The Bronx Academy of Art & Dance (BAAD!) presents its annual BlakTino Performance Series, a festival celebrating works by Black, Latino and Blatino artists. The festival, first presented in 2002, takes place at BAAD!, 841 Barretto Street in the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx. Take #6 train to Hunts Point Ave. For further information and tickets call (718) 842-5223 or visit www.BronxAcademyofArtsandDance.org.

Cupcakes and Tea with Jolie du Pre & Kelly M. Marshall
Enjoy cupcakes and tea with Jolie du Pre (editor of Iridescence: Sensuous Shades of Lesbian Erotica) and Kelly M. Marshall (contributor to Tales of Travelrotica For Lesbians, Volume 2) at the only feminist bookstore in Texas.

BookWoman
http://www.ebookwoman.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
918 W. 12th St. (12th & Lamar)
Austin, TX 78703
Tel: 512-472-2785

Saturday, October 27, 2007. The reading begins at 7:00 p.m.

Announcement from The Publishing Triangle:

The question most asked by our members is, How do I get published? Next week, the Publishing Triangle answers this question with the return of our annual event Publishing 101: How to Get Published, a panel discussion.

If you’re looking to get published–or are just curious about how books gets published–join us Thursday, October 18, at 8:00 p.m.

This year’s Publishing 101 panel features Holly Bemiss, an agent at the Susan Rabiner Literary Agency; Liz Scheier, an editor at Random House; and Michael Luongo, author of Gay Travels in the Muslim World (Haworth) and the novel The Voyeur (Alyson).

The panel will be moderated by Carol Rosenfeld, chair of the Publishing Triangle, and held at the LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, NY, NY. Admission is $7.00 for Publishing Triangle members and $10.00 for all others.

Announcement from The Publishing Triangle:

Join us again on Thursday, November 15, at 8:00 p.m. for Publishing 102: How to Market Your Book.

Learn how to market and promote your book as a panel of publishing professionals explains the ABCs of book buzz and take your questions in this panel discussion at the LGBT Center. The panel includes Mark Nichols, Marketing Director for the American Booksellers Association’s Book Sense program, and Felicia Luna Lemus, author of the novels Like Son (Akashic Books) and Trace Elements of Random Tea Parties (FSG).

The panel will be moderated by Brent Gallenberger, senior marketing manager for trade books at Rodale, and held at the LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, NY, NY. Admission is $7.00 for Publishing Triangle members and $10.00 for all others.

Sistahs in Search of Truth Alliance and Harmony (S.i.S.T.A.H.) is having a forum entitled: “Who will defend Us..We Will!”

In the wake of the NJ 4 Women who were imprisioned for defending themselves from a man who was harassing them to the woman who was ejected from the Caliente Cab Resturant because she was a lesbian. We say enough is enough!

Come join Sistah as well other organizations as they have a forum to address the recent issues of harassment from both police and homophobic people and how to handle situations if confronted.

Date: Friday, October 12th, 2007 Place: The Center, 208 West 13th Street, NYC. Time: 6pm-9pm Contact info: 212-479-7886 or email: sistah97@ yahoo.com

Suggested Donation: $5.00 (more/less, no one will
be turned away) Refreshments Served

ASHLEY AND KISHA: FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

Film Festival News – Ashley and Kisha will be playing at:

Long Beach Q Film Festival (Long Beach, CA)
Friday, October 12, 2007 – Women’s Themed Films
(It’s the last movie of the night.)

Out on Film in Atlanta (Atlanta, GA)
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Full Details

Our Review | Trailer | Buy From Amazon
(Trailer requires Quicktime)

An Evening With Nikki Giovanni
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Golden Eagle Ballroom, 3rd floor, Golden Eagle Building
California State University, Los Angeles

Join us at Cal State L.A. for an evening with Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator.  Currently a University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, Nikki Giovanni is one of the most widely-read American poets and writers. Always insisting on presenting the truth as she sees it, she has maintained a prominent place as a strong voice of the black community.

Event is free. Seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Nominal parking fee for off-campus guests.

For more information, or to request accommodations for a disability, please contact the Cross Cultural Centers at Cal State L.A. at (323) 343-5001.

In some ways, Kuma is a community project. Of course, without writers there would be no Literature and OtherWords sections.  However, Kuma readers have contributed to SpiritSpace, ASK First, and The Steam Room. Comments from our readers are even featured in a book.

Now, when we have special projects that need your input, we’ll announce them in the blog under the Kuma Projects category.

Kuma Project #1 – Kuma FAQ
Have you ever had a question about Kuma? Some burning who, what, why, how or when?  Well, now is the time to ask.