Authors & Artists Magazine - August 2016

Authors and Artists Magazine August 2016

Contents Publisher‘s Message………..Pg. 3 Authors………………….…. Pg. 4 AAM in the News ...……… .Pg. 7

Merle Dandridge……….…..Pg. 10 Writing News……………….Pg 13 Tony Saunders….…………..Pg. 14

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Film: …………….………......Pg. 15

Vol. 20 Issue 8 Gina Smith Editor & Publisher Marketing & Sales Chris Smith Enjjoli Hall Amber Smith Richard Hall Authors & Artists Magazine SPMG Media 385 S. Lemon Ave. #E236 Walnut, CA 91789 P - 909-294-7236

Film Festival………..….……Pg. 16 Performance.……..…………Pg. 17 Museum……….….………... Pg. 19

Hi Readers, This month we’re bringing you new book releases, movies, theater, gallery shows—we’re doing what we can to make you aware of events and individuals known and unknown that we think are special!

This month we’re featuring the Merle Dandridge, actress on the new OWN show ‘Greenleaf’. Lot’s to get to. Hope you enjoy this issue. If you’re interested in being featured or included, email us at spmgmedia@gmail.com, forward your press kit, book, CD, etc. and we will let you know. Are you ready? Here we go….

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About the Book DR. CHRIS L. HICKEY, SR.

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Name a man that you admire in your life.

Maybe it’s a hard-working father, a loving husband, or a family friend. But admired men aren’t simply born that way. They’re crafted from a set of traits and values that motivate others to look up to them— behaviors and characteristics that facilitate leadership skills and draw admiration from

Admired Man, Why? The Making of an Admired Man Get your copy at http://www.amazon.com/Admired-Man-Why-The-Making/dp/1943626006 Learn more at Http://www.admiredman.com

Inspired by the admirable men he has encountered in his own life, Dr. Chris L. Hickey Sr. set out to discover the specific qualities that cause a man to be respected, through thousands of questionnaires, personal surveys, and interviews. And the results were overwhelming, showing clear trends in the characteristics of those men—a collection of behaviors that create near-universal admiration among family, friends, students, and colleagues.

EXCERPT John: An 18-year-old from San Jose, California, who reported that he partially had his father in his life, said that his grandfather is the man he admires for being loving.

“My grandpa was the most loving man everyone knew in our community. He loved everyone and everyone knew it because he would tell them.

My grandfather lived just two blocks away from our home, so we would go see him whenever we wanted. My father left us for another woman when I was about 11-years-old…My grandfather died at the age of 93 and everyone in the community came out to his funeral to pay respect.

That is the kind of man my grandfather was, he respected everyone and everyone respected him. I know people have a certain respect for me because I am his grandson.”

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What The Devil Meant For Bad

God Used For My Good Five What The Devil Meant for Bad, God Used For My Good 5.0 out of 5 stars I found the book to be an outstanding read

By Tiffany

“This book got me through a hard break up.. It gave me strength and faith that there is happiness down the road.. I love how she holds nothing back and is open about everything from her past. This book I feel once you read it you will be able to relate on every level.. A must read.. “ Author Contact: Website: http://www.nikkialex.net/ Twitter: @nikkialex.net To Order: amazon.com

About the Book: In this tell all book, Nikki Alexander shares her amazing story of personal tragedies and triumphs from a child to an adult. This book is extremely transparent leaving no room for questions. Within each chapter she shares how her faith was empowered to overcome. Nikki had a personal encounter with God as a young woman that put her on a path of success.

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“"Momma set me on the jukebox." So begins the personal story of Denise (Sweetie) Wooten, set between a post-civil rights era New York City and a growing, but stale rural Alabama. We are thrust in the midst of a family longing for normalcy, but instead struggling with illness and all that comes with it; denial, anger and misunderstanding and love.

As cultures clash, we see the family through a child's eyes and walk with her as she makes sense of war fought far away, but with effects close to home, and a tragedy that changes her life forever.

Momma: Gone A Personal Story by Nina Foxx was shortlisted for a Doctorow Award in Innovative Fiction.

Learn more at http://www.ninafoxx.com/ index.html

More truth than not, Momma: Gone is a story of survival, where all the lessons are taught by the child who must eventually lead them through and a classic American story of overcoming life's misfortunes to find the bloom on the other side.

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‘The Preachers’ Talk Show on Fox A Summer Success

In The The Next Film in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Series is in the Works, Being Written by J.K. Rowling

“From the entire cast and crew of #ThePreachers, THANK YOU for your love and support. We could not have done it without you. #KeepTheFaith “ #ThePreachers #SPMGMedia Learn more at http://thepreacherstv.com/

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s anticipation builds for the November 18 release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the Studio has announced plans to return to J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World for the next film in the series, slated for worldwide release on November 16, 2018. The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Wizarding world creator J.K. Rowling, who made her screenwriting debut on the first film, is scripting the sequel.

The second “Fantastic Beasts” movie moves deeper into an increasingly dark time for the wizarding world, where Newt and our other heroes have to decide on their allegiances.

Director David Yates (the final four “Harry Potter” films) will again take the helm, having recently completed work on “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

The new film will also reunite producers David Heyman, J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves and Lionel Wigram. Neil Blair, Rick Senat and Danny Cohen will serve as executive producers.

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The “Fantastic Beasts” franchise is an important part of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, a brand which continues to expand. The new play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two,” has just opened to rave reviews in London, drawing rapturous applause in sold out performances, and the script of the play, just published, has already seen unprecedented sales for a script book. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks at Universal Studios in Orlando, Hollywood and Osaka, Japan, continue to entertain record crowds and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter offers another extremely popular experience for fans of all ages. There is much more on the horizon, all highlighting that the global interest in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World in every medium is stronger than ever.

The “Fantastic Beasts” films will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Bleed area size 8.25” x 11.25” Trim area size: 8.5” x 11” Safe line: 8.25” x 10.75”

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Merle Dandridge on Culture and New Summer Series on OWN Merle Dandridge started her career on Broadway with leading roles in Spamalot, Aida, Rent, Tarzan, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Not only does she have singing chops, she shines on screen. Dandridge has been cast in recurring roles on television shows including The Night Shift, CSI: Miami and Stalker.

This year, she won BAFTA’ best performer for her role in the popular post-apocalyptic Playstation game, “Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture.”

Dandridge has also broken into a field that is gaining more serious attention from actors — video games. Female actors can often find well developed, complex characters in narrative-led gaming roles

I spoke with Dandridge about her starring role in the upcoming original drama series, Greenleaf, on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), which debuts June 21, 2016. This is her first lead role on a television series. Dandridge talked to me via phone from Los Angeles about this new summer drama that is chock-full of award-winning actors and writers. We also squealed about being Black and Asian and she hinted at a possible “Kimchi and Collards” project.

The trailer for Greenleaf is riveting. Can you tell me a little about your role and how you got involved in this OWN drama series?

My character, Grace Greenleaf, is basically a prodigal daughter coming home. She’s coming home to a wealthy megachurch in Memphis but in the midst of this homecoming, she finds there is corruption, a lot of adultery, and abuse. There are a lot of hotbutton issues.

Grace is a preacher’s daughter and because of certain events that happened to her sister, Grace tried to intervene but was shot down numerous times.

Ultimately she could not abide by what was happening so she left the ministry and became a successful journalist, constantly on a search to elucidate the truth. She comes back after 20 years and believes foul play is at hand with her sister’s death and realizes that she is the only one who can fix the issues. She decides to stay and fight the fight.

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Were these themes foreign to you?

Like,

did you grow up in a church family and were familiar with some of the issues of ministry, especially in African American communities?

My father’s family [members] are big Memphis church folks. The Dandridges are heavily involved in the church there. I like to say it is my spiritual heritage. I was raised in Nebraska. My mother went to Korean Catholic church and my father went to nondenominational, no-instrument Church of Christ. I feel like my background made me sympathetic to the idea of different religions. I have found my own spiritual path that I practice here in LA so these were not at all foreign.

I know there are quite a few people already buzzing about this drama just based on the expanded trailer recently released. What kind of conversations do you hope they might generate?

He warns her not to discount this beautiful thing trying to happen here. I think it’s a great way for modern people try to view the church. There are a lot of beautiful things that the church likes to do, even if there are troubles.

This drama looks at these kinds of complexities. I hope this encourages conversations especially for people who might have been wounded by the church. And for people to have hope in their own spiritual relationship with God or whatever they are looking for. You know, some of these institutions can be flawed and I hope people are encouraged to talk about the intentions of particular people within it and the greater good many members aim for the institution to do in the end.

There are some contentious issues that we discuss from abuse to police brutality. I hope these storylines can generate a healing conversation rather than hurt further. I think this show can be good water cooler show — where people can get together to discuss the topics in meaningful ways.

Was it a big switch to go from the big Broadway shows like RENT and Aida to a TV drama series like this one?

I hope it encourages good conversations. The way Grace comes in and brushes everything out is intense.

It’s like she takes a power blower and blows out all bad and ugly stuff. And there’s moment in the storyline when the Bishop warns Grace to slow down because there is a tender green leaf growing in the midst

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Yes! On Broadway, you’re on a 4-6 week rehearsal process to find the character, and eventually, like an athlete you find yourself becoming a technician. The TV series was very satisfying and also very exhausting and the intense subject matter would sometimes turn me inside out but it’s truly wonderful work with absolutely wonderful people — everyone — the cast, the crew, the writers.

Ok, Merle. I’m Black and Asian and I have to tell you I did a little happy dance when I learned your mother is Asian and your dad is Black American right? And you were born in Okinawa where my mom is from. Seriously now. I’m so psyched you’re Black Asian. Can you tell me a little about growing up with this very particular mixed background?

You’re kidding me? I don’t know others of that mix. How interesting! My mother is half Japanese and Korean. And I have older siblings who are mostly Korean, 1/4 Japanese, because of my mom’s first marriage to a Korean man. I was born in Okinawa but most of my time in Asia was in Seoul. My mother belongs to two cultures that didn’t really accept her 100 percent. So she had this understanding of rejection based on her own experiences.

She would look at me and say, “You are of

Do you find yourself being drawn into the expanding definition of what it means to be Asian American, even as a mixed Black Asian American?

I don’t exactly look Asian but once people find out, it’s like come on over and join the club! I sometimes joke that I will start a kimchi and collards collective. My culture is very much a mixture.

I like these new terms that are being used today too like what you said — Blasian, Black Asian. I like that they are in our vernacular. For me it’s interesting to see this new mixed generation because they are born into a time that embraces their beauty. They are born into time where they can put their shoulders back and swagger a bit. I find it stunning and see how people look at them and I wish I could say back to my teenage self, “Hey, you are right! You are beautiful and you are spectacular.”

So did working on this series give you any ideas for directing or writing your own TV series in the future?

different ethnicities and you might not always be accepted so go into the world knowing that and know that you are more than that. You are beautiful.” And in many ways she instilled a sense of who I was and gave me ways to encounter fears of not being fully accepted. And in Nebraska as one of the only ones [mixed Asians], I think it was a good exercise in becoming a good person because I think I had to be above the confusion, the potential rejections.

It’s funny that you ask that. While working the show, I spent a lot of time saying other’s words and ideals and they were intense. When I finished the series, I was left with many of my own thoughts. Grace Greenleaf has a lot to say but so does Merle Dandridge. That’s actually where the kimchi and collards project started percolating. My parents had such rich stories.

The things that have happened my mother and father are so steeped in my heart and life — with my mother being a survivor of two wars and my father’s story and what he’s gone through.

I am definitely inspired to take time to sit at the piano and play again but also to reflect on the personal narratives and write.

Mitzi Uehara Carter is a professor of Anthropology and East Asian Studies at Florida International University. She writes on Blackness, mixed race issues and Okinawa in her blog “Grits and Sushi.” She is currently working on her book about her mother and militarization in Okinawa.

Dope Reads: Publishers Have High Hopes for Marijuana Books From user’s guides to big-picture histories, publishers are capitalizing on the cannabis craze Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and if this season’s marijuana -related books are any indication, the topic of weed—once alternative, now increasingly mainstream—is burning up. Forthcoming titles include user’s guides, cocktail recipe books, takes on the global legalization debate, and more, all of which aim to help readers enjoy, or at least contemplate, our new, greener times. The trend is all the more notable because large publishers are doing as much as their smaller counterparts to light up interest in the subject.

As with any topic making its way from the margins to the mainstream, marijuana requires some introduction. Several recent and forthcoming titles take as their subject the very basics of cannabis—what it is, where it comes from, how it works, and how to use it.

One such book is the recently released How to Smoke Pot Properly (Plume) by David Bienenstock, a contributor toVice and head of content at High Times; the book offers facts about the legalization debate and marijuana agriculture as well as tips for buying and using; one chapter is titled “Should I Eat a Pot Brownie Before Boarding a Plane?”

Kate Napolitano, senior editor at Plume, says she acquired the book in part because she saw a gap in the market. “There are weed books that have worked really well, but nothing quite addressing the post-prohibition era,” she says. She adds that she and Bienenstock strove to appeal to a general audience while at the same time “keeping pot weird.”

That impulse connects to a larger question facing the cannabis community today: How do you protect weed’s subcultural integrity from co-option by mass culture, to say nothing of big business? Microsoft, for example, recently unveiled weed-tracking technology that allows states to keep tabs on legal transactions.

“There’s a certain irreverence to pot culture,” Napolitano says.

“We wanted to preserve that, but we also wanted to provide facts for people who want to learn more about pot.”

Sasquatch Books, located in Seattle—one of four states to legalize marijuana for recreational use—also recently released a pot primer: Weed: The User’s Guide by David Schmader, former associate editor of Seattle alt-weekly the Stranger. Subtitled A 21st Century Handbook for Enjoying Marijuana, the book includes chapters on basics such as methods of ingestion, varieties and effects, marijuana etiquette, and what to do “if you’re high and don’t like it.”

A just-the-facts approach has buoyed the Idiot’s Guides for over two decades, and June saw the release of Growing Marijuana (Alpha). The book, by Kevin Oliver and Chadd McKeen, is the first of the Idiot’s Guides to address marijuana. Mike Sanders, publisher at Alpha, says his team waited for clear indications that mainstream culture had begun to embrace weed before proceeding. “We didn’t want to publish on this topic until public support for legalization had exceeded 50% in states that are passing recreational-use laws,” he says. Sanders cites figures showing that public support has now reached 61% in 25 states and D.C., with more than a dozen ballot initiatives in the works. “We think the topic has reached its watershed moment.”

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Bassist Tony Saunders Releases New Single "Speak To My Heart" featuring Gerald Albright KASE Q Productions is proud to announce the release of the new single "Speak To My Heart", coming August 1, 2016, from the CD Uptown Jazz, the third album by Bassist Tony Saunders.

Download Here - https://www.amazon.com/Uptown-Jazz-TonySaunde…/…/B01ECTCVLU On "Speak to My Heart", written by three-time Grammy winner Donnie McClurkin, Saunders trades emotionally passionate solos with saxophonist Gerald Albright and establishes himself as the creative force in smooth jazz. A wide listening audience of the jazz community will find this cut and the entire collection inspiring, entertaining and enjoyable.

A son of the late Bay Area keyboard legend Merl Saunders, the Mill Valley bassist wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 12 mostly instrumental tunes on "Uptown Jazz," including the title track, a horndriven piece inspired by the excitement and sophistication of New York City. It features urbane flute and trumpet solos by Gabriel Mark Hasselbach as well as appearances by saxophonist Paul Hardcastle and the late Tower of Power trumpet ace Mic Gillette.

JAZZ is a full-blown celebration of the multiple ways he grooves. Joyfully eclectic throughout, he launched the album with the brassy, ultra-funky title track single that featured Gabriel Mark Hasselbach and Tower of Power's Mic Gillete on horns and Paul Hardcastle, Jr. on sax. Saunders' bass also bubbles beneath the emotional sax passion of Gerald Albright and later engages on an improvisation rich jazz-fusion journey also featuring saxophonists Tom Politzer (Tower Of Power) and Rock Hendricks and vocalist Sakai (Train)! UPTOWN JAZZ gonna give it to ya!" ~ Jonathan Widran & Sandy Shore, SmoothJazz.com Read more CLICK HERE

"Speak To My Heart is a song that minister to my heart. It keeps me looking forward. I learned you can't look back. Just keep focused on looking what's ahead of you. The Romance Continues and it Speaks to my heart always!", says Saunders.

What People Are Saying....

"The two time Emmy Award winner's s third album UPTOWN

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Title: If Not For The Lord, Where Would I Be? Delicious Creator: D. Tina Batten Genre: Short Film Length: 20:20

CFF Awards: 'Best Short Film’, ‘Best Actress’ for both D. Tina Batten and Shontelle Yvette who play Deelia Williamson, ‘Best Actress Supporting’ for Kristina S Batten who plays Shi, Liz Dee who plays Mocha / Sister Martinez, Kaitlyn Corry who plays the Reporter, and Jenique Sanders who plays the Evangelist, ‘Best Costumes’, ‘Best Actor Child’ for Jordan Mitchell who plays the homeless boy, and finally ‘Best Actress Child’ for Ivanna Mitchell who plays a homeless girl!

Description: The first of four episodes in the series entitled: If Not For The LORD, Where Would I Be? It will take strength for Delicious to walk away from her current employment needs and seek guidance from the LORD to SAVE her SOUL!

Credits: Darlene (TINA) Batten (Director, Writer, Producer, Key Cast – Present Day Deelia Williamson) John Moss (Producer) Anthony Croupe (Producer, Assistant Director) Shontelle Yvette (Key Cast – Younger Deelia Williamson) Kristina S Batten (Key Cast - Shi) Liz Dee (Key Cast – Mocna / Sister Martinez) Kaitlyn Corry (Cast – Reporter) Jerry Willis (Cast - Morris Club Owner) Jenique Sanders (Cast – Evangelist) Evan Rayner (Cast – Club Patron) Anette Mitchell (Cast – Homeless Woman) Ivanna Mitchell (Cast – Homeless Child) Jordan Mitchell (Cast – Homeless Child) Jamal Brisbon (Cast - Homeless Man) Anieta B. Benson (Cast – Woman walking) Sandra Sharp (Cast – Woman Walking) Gertie L. Lewis (Cast – Woman walking) Rosylin Coco Wilmore (Cast – Street Folk) Stormy Jackson (Cast – Street Folk) Keyani White (Cast – Street Folk) Jaime Martinez (Director of Photography / Cinematographer) Liz Filter (Editor) Anette Mitchell (Art Director, Set Designer)

Jamie Martinez (Camera Operator) Victor Escabar (Street Scene Camera Operator) Jamie Rigmaiden (Music Composer) Ethan Ettinghausen (Production Designer) Richie Levinson (Script Supervisor) Jose Castro (Sound Mixer, Boom Operator) Evan Rayner (1st Assistant Camera) Stacey Aasiya-Bey (Song – My Help) King Jerry, & Erin Stevenson (Song – Better Days) Keepers of the Flame (Song Performance – Better Days) Robin’s Nest Desserts and Catering (Special Thanks) Nana’s Soul Food and Catering (Special Thanks) Women Organizing Women, Inc. (Special Thanks) Croupe De Ville Ranch (Special Thanks) The Royal Priesthood Fellowship (Special Thanks)

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Catalina Film Festival, an annual celebration of film on the only California Coast resort island, features more than 90 films, nightly events and entertainment.

From Charlie Chaplin to Marilyn Monroe, celebrities and filmmakers have flocked to Catalina for inspiration. Clear blue water and coastal breezes provide the perfect backdrop for unparalleled premieres, yacht and mansion parties, industry networking and discovering everything that the island has to offer— just 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles.

Films are screened at multiple venues around the island, including the iconic, art deco, 1,200-seat Avalon Theatre— the world’s first sound theatre. Catalina Film Festival is a competitive festival with awards in up to 10 categories, including the prestigious Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation “Great Communicator” Award, Charlie Chaplin ICON Award, Stanley Kramer “Social Artist” Award, and the ISLA Earth Award; an honor presented by the Festival’s beneficiary, the Catalina Island Conservancy.

For more information, follow us on twitter: http://

Their Mission The Catalina Film Festival is a non-profit Public Benefit Corporation comprised of industry professional that love film and the creative process (and people) involved with making it happen.

Our platform is based on education, art and entertainment, and supporting the local charities and economic stimulus of Catalina during the off-season months. Through amazing independent film screening and inspiring events, the festival present a wide spectrum of film making: feature film, documentaries, screenplays, animation, short films, horror, student work, and also focuses on a separate series of films within the festival that are dedicated to conservation (which is a category awarded along with our beneficiary, the Catalina Island Conservancy), honoring those filmmakers dedicated to nurturing their goal of protecting, restoring, and experience the power of nature all over Authors & Artists Magazine· 18

Actor John Wesley introduces his one-man performance 'An Evening of Letters & Speeches Feat. John Wesley'

In

this riveting performance, John channels famed African-American abolitionist/orator Fredrick Douglass.

Recent San Diego audience members were brought to tears as themes from today's tensions intersect with issues of the past.

Bring this powerful performance to your venue, group or organization. #SPMGMedia FOR BOOKINGS, contact Gina Smith, SPMG Media, (909) 2947236 or emailpress.spmgmedia@gmail.com or

jwes803@yahoo.com

JOHN WESLEY belongs to a "fraternity" of actors, rooted deeply in the American theatre with a strong educational background, stemming from a life-long history of activism, social reform and a tenacious respect for the Craft.

His broad and varied theatre experience includes Ionesco's Macbett and Lillian Hellman's Toys in the Attic at the Old Globe Theatre, which garnered him an Atlas Award for Best Supporting Actor. For the Mark Taper Forum, he appeared in both An American Clock by Arthur Miller and Wild Oats Learn more about John at http://www.jwesley.com/

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President Obama Will Dedicate the National Museum of African American History and Culture in September History matters. And Black history matters. This year will prove to be an important year, as President Obama will dedicate the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the latest addition to the Smithsonian.

Fittingly, the museum is located on the National Mall in the shadow of the Washington Monument, which is dedicated in the name of the nation’s most well-known slave owner. Lonnie Bunch, the founding director of the museum who has been involved with this important effort for over a decade, recently spoke about the project.

Bunch noted that the museum will reflect the creativity of the African-American community, with touching, powerful and uplifting artifacts, ranging from Harriet Tubman’s hymnal and Nat Turner’s Bible, to quilts, Chuck Berry’s guitar and George Clinton’s “Mothership” from the funk group Parliament-Funkadelic.

Further, as the New Journal and Guide reported, the institution will also display the glass-covered coffin of Emmett Till, the 14-year old Black boy from Chicago who was murdered in 1955 by the Mississippi Klan. Among the museum’s other features are the Emancipation Proclamation and Thirteenth Amendment signed by Abraham Lincoln; segregation artifacts — including a segregated railroad car; an exhibit dedicated to Black incarceration; and two performance spaces, including a theater named after Oprah Winfrey, who donated $21 million to the museum.

One artifact that resonated with Bunch was a piece of wood once touched by enslaved Africans.

“I am still overwhelmed by the piece of wood that we brought up from a slave ship off the coast of South Africa,” Bunch said. “The tribal chieftain from that community told me that when you go back to where that ship is, if you could take soil from Mozambique, where most of the people came from, and if you could sprinkle that soil over the ship, then for the first time since 1794, our people will sleep in their own land.”

Bunch said they sprinkled the soil over the ship and felt the power of the ancestors.

The museum will be about the old as well as the new, with items from the Black Lives Matter movement and the Million Man March 20th anniversary. Bunch had quite a bit to say about the Black Lives Matter movement and how it fits into the new museum, given the current debate about race in America. He said history is not nostalgia, but rather it is necessary to use the past to understand the present, if places such as this museum are to be valuable.

Learn more—https://nmaahc.si.edu/

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