A few years ago, I wrote poetic piece o’ conjure for Gerald Jenkins’ photo-novel It’s After The End Of The World. I didn’t know him when Darius James asked me to submit work for the book. I quickly learned he was WHITE. Ruh-roh, I thought as I read the description of the book. However, the universe knew best; […]
MONDO BLACK gets a chance to grill Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer at the Franklin Institute Science Museum and a NASA Solar System Ambassador on the final frontier, the future of African Americans in science research, and ancient Dogon mythology as it relates to the stars. Produced by Gabriel Tolliver/Creative Mothership for BlackPublic Media, 2012
1960s Winky Blinky / DakkoChan style sitting black doll in a pink fringe skirt, “holographic” eyes, yellow necklace, green plastic hook. “Made in Hong Kong” embossed on the back. – jake-ann jones