Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.

Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, Minnie Driver

CBS Morning interview with Bisa Butler. Her work depicting Black people through quilted portraits is beautiful, inspiring. Love!

This right here …for the culture!

Powerful performance by 80 year old Alyce Smith Cooper and Shammy Dee. Be inspired. Spirit on high!!!

SPITTIN’ TRUTH TO POWER WHILE LIGHT LEAPING FOR THE PEOPLE is an intergenerational piece using images, music and storytelling styles reminiscent of the griot. Between fire and brimstone.

Check out the La Jolla Playhouse youtube channel to see all 3 parts.

A new whiskey distillery with special place in American history will open its doors to the public in Tennessee in September. The whiskey, “Uncle Nearest,” honors the first known African-American master distiller in the country: a slave who taught Jack Daniel to make whiskey.

Source: CBS This Morning

Truth to Power on the real. This Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party story is eyeopening. Released in theaters and HBO Max on Feb. 12. A must see.

A beautiful love story. Great costume design and soundtrack to match. Loved it!