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     Suziq Newbie Poster Username: Suziq Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2005 Rating: |
  Dr. Maya Angelou, one of Glamour Magazine´s 2009 Women of the Year, is celebrating the holiday season with her new inspiring film "The Black Candle: A Kwanzaa Celebration." This award-winning film, which is narrated by Dr. Angelou, features NFL legend Jim Brown, Hip Hop pioneer Chuck D, and original poetry from the former U.S. Poet Laureate. As Angelou says in "The Black Candle," "We remember our glorious past, and celebrate the best of what it means to be who we are. It is a time when we gather in the spirit of family and community, to celebrate life, love, unity, and hope." Acclaimed author and director M.K. Asante, Jr., illustrates the beauty of Kwanzaa through an exploration of its inspiring culture and traditions. As the first film on Kwanzaa, "The Black Candle" traces the holiday´s growth from its genesis through becoming a global holiday embraced by over 20 million celebrants. The San Francisco Chronicle called this film by Asante and Angelou "Phenomenal...Amazing...," while BET (Black Entertainment Network) pronounced it, "extraordinary and inspirational." With a sweeping score composed by Grammy Award-winning duo Nnenna Freelon and Derrick Hodge, "The Black Candle" is a soulful story about the struggle and triumph of family, community, and culture. Filmed across the United States, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean, "The Black Candle" is a timely illumination on why the seven principles of Kwanzaa (unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith) are vitally important today. Different versions are available for home, middle and high school, and college viewing. Check out "The Black Candle" website (http://theblackcandle.com for further information. http://theblackcandle.com | ||
| Nels AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Nels Post Number: 1314 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: |
Kwanzaa? When will Black America get off the dime and get onto something that produces results instead of insults? Another tired celebration of a people still looking for an identity while the rest of society passes them by. | ||
| Troy AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Troy Post Number: 2027 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Wow, Nels it is interesting that you would have this reaction to the film. | ||
| Ntfs_encryption "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Ntfs_encryption Post Number: 3755 Registered: 10-2005 Rating: N/A |
"Kwanzaa? When will Black America get off the dime and get onto something that produces results instead of insults? Another tired celebration of a people still looking for an identity while the rest of society passes them by."  ........... | ||
| Chrishayden "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Chrishayden Post Number: 8339 Registered: 03-2004 Rating: |
Kwanzaa? When will Black America get off the dime and get onto something that produces results instead of insults? Another tired celebration of a people still looking for an identity while the rest of society passes them by. "Who are you to talk about what Black America should do--I'll answer my own question--nobody, that's who. Why are you excited about what black people do? Why don't you start your Uncle Tom holiday and see how many suckers you get. "Kwanzaa? When will Black America get off the dime and get onto something that produces results instead of insults? Another tired celebration of a people still looking for an identity while the rest of society passes them by." (Your buttboy chimed in right away. Hey, Troy. I can think of a new page to start here in the discussions. The "I Hate Black People But Can Never Take My Head Out They Ass" page." | ||
| Chrishayden "Cyniquian" Level Poster Username: Chrishayden Post Number: 8342 Registered: 03-2004 Rating: |
I apologize for coming on so strong. I just lost it when you two tried to feel her up at her last appearance.... | ||
| Suziq Newbie Poster Username: Suziq Post Number: 10 Registered: 11-2005 Rating: |
Has anyone actually seen the trailer? http://theblackcandle.com This looks awesome to me. | ||
| Serenasailor AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Serenasailor Post Number: 1940 Registered: 01-2006 Rating: |
Of course Nels can't take his head out of our ass Troy. He needs someone to leech off of. Thats what happens when your White family won't accept you. However, being raised with Hitler-like views will never allow him to see Black ppl as his equal. All these half breed rejects do the same. |
