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celebration

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

in the middle of the storm dancing heads down chanting bobbing in rhythm the drummers drum give me some give me some that older than religion before division watch i multiply back snap head up face to the sky arms … Continue reading →

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D.C. Cannot Shy Away from Teaching Boys about August Wilson and Anger

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Wilson is a tool to teach young black men about themselves in an artful fashion by reconnecting them with their song, by letting them know that song exist, and connecting the power of that song to their possibilities — it … Continue reading →

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The Anarchist Book Fair: The face of struggle in marginalized spaces?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

An Anarchist Book Fair was held, Saturday March 22, 2014, at the Crucible in West Oakland. It was a well attended event replete with food trucks and carnival games. The large American Anarchist movement is a by-product of an international … Continue reading →

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Oakland’s New Minimum Wage: A Living Wage?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

This story was supposed to be about eateries and the new minimum wage. I eat out now and then. I like good food. While not a foodie per say; I know what equates good food and stellar service. When they … Continue reading →

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PBS American Masters Special on August Wilson Airs Tonight

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

America’s Master Playwright. If you don’t know who August Wilson is you should. Watch and learn why I dedicated 5 years of my artistic career to learning from Wilson. When the pupil is ready the teacher will appear be they … Continue reading →

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PBS, WQED Celebrate Master Playwright August Wilson

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

Tune into American Masters the PBS series to see the edition dedicated to August Wilson, Americas, master playwright. The Lower Bottom Playaz will complete the production of the entire American Century Cycle by Wilson in their 2015 Season — check … Continue reading →

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ghost words

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

when  a language dies there is no funeral the grief has no words silent as a dead forest memories unclaimed like loss baggage carrying home gone now with the words to describe the new sunrise the look in a lovers … Continue reading →

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linqua

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

separated from the words left only with the experience outside words no reason outside language the imperatives that bind me are impenetrable separating me from knowing how to heal myself I suffer without words to describe the pain that started … Continue reading →

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stillborn spring

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

It should rain in the winter one expects the wind trees get naked in anticipation it should rain in the winter children should grow up you should shudder at your pain reflected in the mirror or your brothers eyes it … Continue reading →

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Phylicia Rashad Talks August Wilson Ahead of PBS Special

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Ayodele Nzinga, MFA, PhD

August Wilson, the greatest American playwright living or dead, is the subject of a PBS American Masters program on February 20. Learn more about this American genius and why I would donate 5 years of my artistic career to the … Continue reading →

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