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Take This Hammer
KQED's mobile film unit follows author and activist James Baldwin in the spring of 1963, as he's dr… Mcipher Aug 4 84 views
Angel's Destiny_A Novel Story of Poems and Illustrations_2010 02:17
A Novel Story of Poems & Illustrations by new writer/artist April Martin Chartrand. This is a p… April Martin Chartrand Jun 23 14 views
Type Illy Press
This is a dope Black Comics Press out on the east coast that i was exposed to. Check their work out… Robert Trujillo/Tres Jun 21 10 views
John William Templeton - Cakewalk
African Americans have always known how to celebrate life with a grand spirit. So, when the early p… Bird May 11 15 views
Buffalo Soldiers *Viillage Project*
More than 100 years ago, the Buffalo Soldiers roamed Northern California protecting the wilderness… Bird May 11 12 views
Queenie TT
The Plus-Sized Sister Movement presents Introducing Queenie TT, a one-woman showcase of adult comed… Kamane' Malvo Marshall Mar 4 17 views
Hanging out with Kitty O'neal at KFBK Talk Radio
"I received a call from Kitty O'neal of KFBK Talk Radio, 1530 AM. She asked me to come down to the… Kamane' Malvo Marshall Mar 4 43 views
Purpose of Education - Closing Achievement Gap
To narrow the academic achievement gap in San Francisco public schools between people of color and… Mcipher Jan 31
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African Women visit Marcus Books Part 1 03:30
An African woman from Mauritius expresses her appreciation of Marcus Book Store Mcipher Oct. 12, 2009
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Collaborative_Leadership 10:55
Excellent video on style of leadership required to create successful collaborations by Linda Hill,… Patience Sep. 22, 2009 37 views
Les Nubians, Celia@ Marcus Bookstore SF
Recently, during a trip to San Francisco to play the noted Yoshi's Jazz Club on Fillmore Street, Ce… Mcipher Sep. 21, 2009
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Danny Glover reads Langston Hughes "Ballad of Roosevelt"
Actor Danny Glover reads Langston Hughes's epic 1934 poem "Ballad of Roosevelt." Part of a May 2, 2… Mcipher Sep. 8, 2009
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Zane – Author Profile 01:16
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Walter Mosley Reads The Blues
Walter Mosley reads selections from his novel about legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Series: "Art… Mcipher Mar. 13, 2009
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Why Is We Americans
Mcipher Nov. 13, 2008 11 views
Exclusive Interview with Best-selling author, Terry McMillan
Mcipher Nov. 13, 2008
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Sister Souljah Lecture
Mcipher Nov. 13, 2008
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Planet Fillmore - Secret for Next Sunday
Mcipher Nov. 13, 2008
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Richard Wright: Black Boy 09:47
Black Boy $14.99 Mcipher Nov. 13, 2008
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Poetry and Rap
Mcipher Nov. 12, 2008
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Tips to get black youth reading and writing. 4 Replies
A reading man and woman is a ready man and woman, but a writing man and woman is exact. Marcus Garvey. I am always looking for ideas for getting African American youth hooked on reading and writing.…
Started by Jamie Myrick in Book Club. Last reply by Mcipher Jul 20.
How to build our young 7 yr. old African American girl's self esteem, when their sister is 1-1/2 yr. old and whose father is from Yemen. 6 Replies
My granddaughter is 7 yrs. old and my only granddaughter of my only son, who is 30. She is of African American descent as well as her mom. She is displaying some low self esteem issues since hr li…
Started by Jennifer Sabrena Jacobs in Book Club. Last reply by Mcipher Jul 9.
Book & Movie Reviews by A Drunk Blogger: Angel's Destiny: A Novel Story of Poems and Illustrations by April Martin Chartrand 1 Reply
Book & Movie Reviews by A Drunk Blogger Angel's Destiny: A Novel Story of Poems and Illustrations by April Martin Chartrand Thursday, February 4, 2010 . . .It brought me on a journey that, beca…
Tagged: Inspiration, Studies, Domestic, Violence, Sociology
Started by April Martin Chartrand in Book Reviews. Last reply by April Martin Chartrand Jun 23.
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Marcus Books Nominated for the OnixLink.com Best In Town Awards
Voting will continue through the fall. Supporters may cast votes at: http://www
Posted by Howard D White on September 9, 2010 at 12:13am
AFRO SOLO: Visual Arts Exhibit United in Peace: Visual Artists Leading the Way'
April Martin Chartrand will be a featured artist in this show. Come out please and support the visual arts.
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Posted by April Martin Chartrand on August 8, 2010 at 5:37pm
AYA by Marguerite Abouet + Clement Oubrerie
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Posted by Robert Trujillo/Tres on August 3, 2010 at 10:09am
Brotherman Comics-Dawud Anyabwile
Posted by Robert Trujillo/Tres on June 30, 2010 at 7:57am
Bayou by Jeremy Love A COMIC ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY
Ive been seeing the BAYOU comic here and there for over two years.Today, I finally read some of it in my hands at the Oakland Public Library. It was dope! Serious themes and incredible eye for storytelling. I would say more, but
… ContinuePosted by Robert Trujillo/Tres on June 28, 2010 at 7:29pm
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