Marvin X notes on Fences, a film directred by Denzil Washington, based on the...
A powerful father and son scene, Fences. Father's and sons need to view this film together!This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Jovan Adepo, left, and Denzel Washington in a scene from...
View ArticleFences: Abdul Alkalimat replies to Marvin X's Notes on Fences
Your review is very favorable, but there are other points to make as well.1. Recognition of the beat down can lead to no hope for a better future and Troy seems to fall into that camp, just can't...
View ArticleChicago: Why Black Lives Don't Matter
Do Blacks have gun factories, bullet factories, drug companies where "Mollies" are manufactured to inspire homicide? Do Blacks have jobs that transcend the income of the gang related drug economy? Is...
View ArticleDr. Nathan Hare replies to Marvin X: Slavery to Knavery
Dr. Julia Hare, esteemed wife of Dr. Nathan HareLeft to right: Gay Plair Cobb, Marvin X, Mayor Libby Schaaf, Dr. T. Webb, Dr. Nathan Hare and Paul Cobb, publisher of the Post News Group.Dr. Nathan...
View ArticleBAMBD seeks investment partnership with Carmel Developers and East Oakland's...
Share to PinterestFriday, December 9, 2016BAMBD and Community meet on benefits package with developers CarmelMarvin X asked if Carmel would consider BAMBD as an investment partner for a low income...
View ArticleThou dost protest too much: The Reactionary Negro in the Era of Donald Trump
The Reactionary NegroBy Marvin X"I'm about action, not reaction, construction, not destruction! I do not fear the devil: I fear no one and nothing except Allah!"--Marvin X Why does the so-called Negro...
View ArticleMarvin X notes on Ayodele Nzinga's play Mama at Twilight, Death by Love
Cat Brookas as Mam, Pierre Scott as Pappyphoto Standing Rock Cat Brooks as Mama photo Standing RockAyodele Nzinga's play Mama at Twilight, Death by Love is a powerful family drama dealing with love,...
View ArticleNow Available for Black History Month: Marvin X, Living History in Your Midst
Sunday, January 15, 2017Now Available for Black History Month: Marvin X, Living History in Your MidstA live dog is better than a dead lion! Poet, playwright, educator, planner Marvin X, Emory Douglas,...
View ArticleNow Available for Black History Month: Marvin X, Living History in Your Midst
Sunday, January 15, 2017Now Available for Black History Month: Marvin X, Living History in Your MidstA live dog is better than a dead lion! Poet, playwright, educator, planner Marvin X, Emory Douglas,...
View ArticleJ. Douglas Allen-Taylor on Oakland's Black Arts District
IMAGINE A SPECIAL DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN OAKLAND HIGHLIGHTING BLACK ARTS, BUSINESS, AND ENTERTAINMENTA CounterPoints Column by J. Douglas...
View ArticleHow Marvin X would allocate the BAMBD Billion Dollar Trust Fund
Marvin X, the Black Arts Movement Business District co-founder and planner, suggests the BAMBD Billion Dollar Trust Fund would be allocated as follows:$100 million for General Fund$100 million for Five...
View ArticleFor the Women, a poem by Marvin X
For the Women by Marvin XWomen Writers Panel at Black Arts Movement 50th Anniversary Celebration, Laney College, Oakland, Feb. 7, 2015. L to R: Elaine Brown, Halifu Osumare, Judy Juanita, Portia...
View ArticleInvitation to join BAM Speakers/Artists Booking Agency
Invitation to be listed as a speaker and/or artist with the BAM Speakers and Artists BureauDear friends, fellow scholars, artists, activistsI have tentatively listed you as a speaker/artistwith our...
View ArticleBlack Bird Press News & Review: From the Archives: Marvin X--the USA's Rumi
Black Bird Press News & Review: From the Archives: Marvin X--the USA's Rumi
View ArticleBAM Booking Agency signs Def Poetry Jam producer, Bruce Geogre
Open less than 24 hours, The Black Arts Movement Booking Agency has signed on notable clients, including Def Poetry Jam co-producer, Bruce George, Comedian/actor/director Donald Lacy, Felipe Luciano of...
View ArticleReverse Psychology: from Toby to Kunta
Reverse Psychology: How to get Toby back to Kunta KintiIn my essay The Psycho-linguistic Crisis of the North American African, we discussed language usage as a primary component in the destruction of...
View ArticleThe Movement, Voice of the Black Arts Movement International, February, 2017
For February Print Edition of The Movement. See Link.The Movement - February - Print Edition
View ArticleBAM Speakers and Artists Bureau
BAM Speakers and Artists BureauBruce George, co-producerof HBO's Def Poetry Jam and founder of the Genius ProjectDonald Lacy, actor, playwright, director, comedian, DJ onKPOO Radio, San...
View ArticleMythology of Pussy and Dick
Mythology of Pussy and DickbyMarvin X Warning: Contains explicit languageAnd youth who otherwise don't read, do read this book and even squabble over ownership, as if it were black gold!—ParadiseWe...
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