Rockmond Dunbar, the director-producer of the feature film Pastor Brown, has optioned Tobie Gene Levingston’s autobiographical book Soul On Bikes: The East Bay Dragons MC And The Black Biker Set about the rise and adventures of the infamous East Bay Dragon Motorcycle Club, the notorious all black Harley Davidson biker gang in Oakland, CA. Dunbar grew up in the Bay Area and has known Levingston, the East Bay Dragons and their exploits since his childhood.
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Melanin on Market Pop Up Festival Celebrates African American Business, Culture
Melanin on Market – a celebration of African American business and culture on the 200 and 300 blocks of Market street – kicked off Thursday, and runs through Saturday.
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Why Highways Have Become the Center of Civil Rights Protest
After activists protesting the death of Philando Castile left the governor’s mansion in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday night, they marched through the city down Lexington Parkway and then onto the highway, across all eight lanes of traffic. There, some of them sat down, a provocative gesture of civil disobedience in the face of rushing commerce.
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Celebrating 8 of the Most Influential Black South African Women Writers
We’re just a few days away from Women’s Month in South Africa––a time to reflect on the strong, courageous and brilliant women of South Africa’s past and present.
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A Tough Choice for Feminist Black Lives Matter Activists
Protesting a police killing and marching in support of a man convicted of rape can pose a real dilemma when one in five women nationwide has suffered a sexual assault.
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Daughter of Prominent Civil Rights Pastor Says the Church Must Re-Commit to Social Gospel
The institutional church, which has largely embraced the prosperity gospels, must return to its original social justice commitment, says Jennifer Jones Austin.
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South Africa Passes Land Expropriations Bill
Some groups critical of bill allowing compulsory purchase in public interest that ruling ANC says will tackle injustice.
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In D.C., Disappointment with Obama Over His Silence on Statehood
For the first time in 16 years, D.C. statehood is part of the official platform at the Democratic National Convention. And when President Obama addresses the convention in Philadelphia on Wednesday, D.C. delegates are hoping the city’s most famous resident will make a prime-time pitch on behalf of their defining political cause.
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15 Successful African American Entrepreneurs on Etsy
Since its launch back in 2005, Etsy has grown into a huge ecommerce market for handmade and vintage goods. Browsing through Etsy, you can see products from a huge variety of sellers.
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Kill ‘Em and Leave: Searching for James Brown and the American Soul
James Brown held a prominent place in my constellation of stars. His music was the soundtrack of my black girl life.
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