This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! Guests: 1. Andrew Dosunmu, director, Mother of George (2013). Archival interview. 2. Raissa Simpson, founder & Artistic Director, PUSH Dance Company, with choreographers/dancers: Randee Paufve & Katerina Wong speak about PUSHfest this weekend, 9/19-21 at ODC Theatre in San Francisco. For tickets & info: http://bit.ly/pushfest or visitwww.pushdance.org 3. The Hon. Lauren Lake, joins us to speak about season 2 of her "Paternity Court" series http://www.laurenlake.com/paternity-court/ 4. Mr. A. Dwight Pettit, esteemed juris, joins us to speak about his autobiography which looks at the his adjudicating life, Under the Color of Law which is available at www.iuniverse.com, Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.