black history month

As February draws to an end and Lenten Season is upon us, we celebrate with this gorgeous and beloved performance. Alvin Ailey’s Revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy of the soul through African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy blues. 

celebrating 50 years of "Revelations"

Watch this short documentary by Emmy Award-winning producer and director Judy Kinberg celebrates the 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece, 'Revelations,' and illuminates the history and significance of this modern dance classic.

Alvin Ailey's "Revelations"

We also take this opportunity to honor male impersonator Stormé DeLarverie of The Jewel Box Revue - a female impersonation company that toured the black theater circuit. The Jewel Box Revue was the first racially integrated female impersonation show on the circuit and DeLarverie was their only “drag king”.

Stormé DeLarverie

Stormé DeLarverie was a performer and LGBTQ+ activist who was reported to have thrown the first punch at the Stonewall Uprising in NYC in 1969 while protecting members of the LGBTQ+ community. This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor her legacy by continuing to speak out against injustice.

Stormé DeLarverie – Rest In Peace

Enjoy these beautifully expressed art from the heart and be reminded of the price paid to do so. 

I see red

"Not Forgotten" by Maxine Noel

It is Thanksgiving and I have much to be grateful for even if this is the worst year I have experienced since I relocated to the US in 2006. 

"Still Dancing" by Jon Labillois

Since I have made America my homeland I have come to love Thanksgiving even more than Christmas as a holiday of observation. 

MMIW protesters

As a practitioner of shamanism it is a tradition that is fraught with conflicting stories and sentiments.