A woman of substance like Kasi Lemmons is hard to miss because the fruits of her hard work precede her. I have been a devout fan of her work ever since I watched the movie, Eve’s Bayou, which began with…

• Soul Sisters flyer • Movies are released all the time, but few speak to the reality of the lives of African immigrants in God’s own country, the good old US of A. Filmmaker, Rahman Oladigbolu has chosen to address…

Uganda’s President Museveni needs to learn civility, which includes being respectful of others whether or not he agrees with them. I say this, because civility is obviously missing in his presidency, as displayed when he and his cohorts disguised as…

This upcoming movie is a powerful story of greed, murder and corruption in the murky waters of the volatile oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Black Gold is an epic film about environmental justice and the fight over the…

Sociable Susan Magazine at www.sociablesusan.blogspot.com covered some interesting events in 2010 showcasing some powerful female leaders from different parts of the world and walks of life who are handling their business. Some share about themselves, some obstacles they have faced…

March is Women’s History Month and Women In Film & Video is partnering with the Washington Public Library’s MLK Library to screen films by and about women, and we would especially like to showcase locally-made projects. We are seeking your…

Politics involves dealing with issues, negotiating and brokering deals with allies and enemies, public speaking, hard decision making, endless socializing and staying popular with your constituency. Sadly, the current political landscape is like a war zone with winners and losers…

Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia and The Washington College of Law 2010 Legal Essay Writing Competition. The Modern American (TMA) announces the American University Washington College of Law (WCL) essay competition, open to all full-time and part-time…

The World Bank is reviewing its strategy for Africa, which is outlined in the Africa Action Plan. The strategy is being reviewed against a backdrop of changes in the global economy, in Africa and the World Bank. As part of…

Would you like to attend a child friendly, free and fun family event this 4th of July weekend? Well, if you’re in the Baltimore area you can, if not, it will soon be coming to a US city near you…