Aug 11 – Aug 24, 2022
Anything's Possible
I wrongly assumed the movie would mirror Billy Porter's persona and tremendously overload my senses. However, in his directing debut, the Pittsburgh native presents a story that is refreshingly fresh.
Call Me Abou
An excerpt of "Call Me Abou" by Sanusi Camara.
Synopsis: Abou lost his father before he was born.
His mother remarried and his life became bright until his stepfather passed away. Abou's mother was soon accused of witchcraft and he learned what people are like when they are afraid.
Change a Gambian's Life, Forever: Scholarships Are Only $80 Per Year
We hope past donors will continue to support children like Fatoumatta. We welcome new donors. Scholarships are only $80 for the entire year! With your donation, each student gets: a uniform, shoes, lunch (for the year), exercise books, book rental, study fees, and a school bag. Listen to hear Thank You video.
Activities
The Marcus Garvey Parade is in Baltimore Aug 20, online see Jewish Food Can Be Black Food — and Vice Versa, Khismet Wearable Art's Batick Shirt Collection Pop-Up (pictured) is Aug 13 in DC, and "My Brother Langston" in Chicago starts Aug 13. Under Young Adults, check out Read Africa ALoud.
Readers' Trends
The late Nichelle Nickels, LaVar Burton, Kori Walker and Multiple Sclerosis, Tyrone Colbert post-prison, and the floods in The Gambia peaked our readers' interest. Seeing the walls of a home collapes was disheartning. Thanks for reading, liking, and following us. August in Black Business Month. Invite a friend to get a free subscription (sign up) to Port of Harlem.