Skyeview

I vote because so many have sacrificed so much for me and mine.
Telegenic Black Male Manufactured Charismatic Leadership
I neither support nor oppose Barack Obama and have really come to resent the assumption that my vote for him is a given.
The names of Jesse Jackson and Colin Powell came up in discussions on potential first African [...]

[ October 25, 2008; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]

Bay Area sistern come get your DRUM MEDICINE on. I’ll be there!

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Announcement

Lets Do It Again! (Sat. OCT 25th 1-5pm) Rhythm Sistas Drumming Lesson & Session

Lets do it again! Rhythm Sistas Drumming Lesson & Session

If you know the sweet sensation of the drum & positive energy of the dance – then you also know its power [...]

[ October 28, 2008; 8:30 am to 11:00 am. ] Announcement:

Marriage Equality and Homophobia in African American Churches

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
8:30 am to 11:00 am
Location Mudd 100

Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA

BREAKFAST PROVIDED

Many of our Brothers and Sisters are suffering from the homophobia that is a serious problem in society at large and within the African American community. Too often, gay people within [...]

To my absolute shock and dismay while going through the security checkpoint in Beijing Capital Airport I spotted a partially used tube of Darkie toothpaste amongst the confiscated liquid and creams bin near the x-ray machines.
Links:
Darlie
Colgate to Rename a Toothpaste
Atomic Bomb Cinema: Mouth Jazz Toothpaste, aka Darkie Toothpaste and Black Face Toothpaste

The ginger garlic crumb shrimp was DELICIOUS!
Wo Bu Yau Xiea Xiea
(translation “no thank you”)

The fish was served whole, then the head was returned to the table for plundering by my hosts. I had to take a pass cuz Nemo kept staring back at me with those jagged
teeth! Too much…
Not Your Neighborhood Fowl

I’m not particularly fond [...]

I read with amusement this China Daily News commentary on Li Yunchun, an American Idol type celebrity in China.  Note the opaque references to her non-traditional appearance.  Interestingly all the Google image websites and non-Chinese sites were blocked by the censors.

“Lee’s non-feminine appearance, and her vigor and devotion on stage, has created a different performance [...]

Niahao! (Hello) I can hardly believe it’s been only seven months since my maiden trip to China. In the spring, Beijing was abuzz with Olympic
fever– now that the party is over it seems the city is basking in the
after glow. This uncharacterically clear sunny weather is perfect for
sightseeing and walking about.

Hotel Recommendation
I’ve return to the [...]

Travelogue, dispatch and photos.
LINKS
About Beijing
Beijing Beat: Women Make Noise
Skye Gallery (China)
Dispatch #15 – Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

[ October 19, 2008; 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm. ]

SYTE is a terrific ensemble! Ellen Reiko Bepp, a principal drummer with the ensemble is sheer poetry in motion. Don’t miss this free performance.
Upcoming Performance
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Target Family Day – Free Outdoor Event 
Sunday, October 19, 2008
11am to 4 pm

SYTE performs from 12 noon to 12:50 pm

Esplanade Stage (Mission between 3rd and 4th [...]

[ September 25, 2008 to October 5, 2008. ] MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts 
September 25 – October 5, 2008
Charleston, South Carolina
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The MOJA Arts Festival
2008 marks Charleston’s 25th annual MOJA Arts Festival:  A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. 
Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events for many different years, the 2008 MOJA Arts Festival promises an [...]