Mark Anthony Neal's Blog, page 862

At the Barclays Center, Art That Flies Over Brooklyn

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"All Day," a digital artwork by OpenEndedGroup, lets viewers virtually fly over Brooklyn thanks to photographs that were shot from rooftops around the borough. The work will play on the giant outdoor oculus at the Barclays Center.

'Stop and Frisk': MC Grizz and Akil B. Strange--from 'American Secrets: New York City' (curated by Kiese Laymon)

Gawker

"American Secrets: New York City" is an audiovisual attempt at reckoning with Stop and Frisk, gentrification, and coming of age New York City by three young American artists (two emcees, one graphic designer) and their Mayor.

Contributing editor, Kiese Laymon, is expanding the "True Stories" series to include "American Secrets," creative, well-executed, audiovisual stories rooted in place, movement and identity. Please send suggestions to saturdays@gawker.com or kiese@gawker.com.

Black Church Movement for Gay & Transgender Justice: Bishop Tonyia Rawls on the 'Many Voices' Video Campaign

Many Voices
The Many Voices Video Campaign Illuminates the powerful presence of Black Gay and Transgender Christians within The Church.This edition features Bishop Tonyia Rawls, the founding pastor for Unity Fellowship Church Charlotte and founder of the Freedom Center for Social Justice, also in Charlotte, North Carolina.Created by Katina Parker for Many Voices. vimeo.com/katinaparkerMusic by Laila Nur. whoislailanur.com

Mark Anthony Neal Discusses Black Masculinity at the Stanford L. Warren Library (Durham County) on Thursday, October 17th

A Daughter Finds Her Biological Mom on Facebook - Animated Short

New York Times Video
Modern Love: A 17-year-old girl, given up for adoption at birth, finds her biological mother on Facebook. This month's animation was created with photographs found in old books by the illustrator Joanna Neborsky.

For MacArthur 'Genius' Carrie Mae Weems 'Love' Is The Essence Of Her Art

"I am a Creative Genius"--Kanye West

The reality of being a Black Creative, is that you have to believe that you are a Creative Genius and, sometimes, be willing to say it aloud, because the 'larger' culture will be unwilling to grant you that level of achievement.

Hip-Hop Remixes Science: 'Science Genius' at Bronx Compass High School

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You're invited inside Bronx Compass High School to witness the first day of Science Genius, a revolutionary pilot program which uses hip hop culture to teach science.
Guided by hip hop educator Dr. Chris Emdin and his team, these ninth grader write raps based on their current science lesson. Will the marriage between hip hop and science be a success? 
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Blank on Blank: Ray Charles on Singing True

BlankonBlank | PBS Digital Studios

"If somebody don't like something that I do, that's his or her prerogative. Just like it's mine." - Ray Charles

Interview by Joe Smith
June 3, 1987. Cassette Tape
Recorded during the writing of Off the Record
Hear the full interview catalog at The Library of Congress
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Executive Producer: David GerlachAnimator: Patrick Smith

World Premiere of 'Enlightened Souls' by Billy Childs feat. Dianne Reeves

DukeUniversity
Grammy-winning musicians Dianne Reeves and Billy Childs lead the performance of the world premiere of "Enlightened Souls," Oct. 4, 2013 at Duke University's Baldwin Auditorium. The original composition by Childs was commissioned by Duke Performances as part of the university's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first black undergraduate students to enroll at Duke.