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'Queenie Pie' bursts with flavor
Oakland Opera Theater revives C.J. Walker's tale
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While most of us could name Oprah Winfrey as the first black billionaire, few of us could name the first black millionaire. That honor goes to Madame C. J. Walker, who did it a century ago with a line of hair-care products for black women.
Born Sarah Breedlove in Delta, Louisiana, Walker was the first member of her family born free in 1867.
Back-to-Nam pic slams Hollywood comedies
No bush "Tropic Thunder" goes deep anyway
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OK, "Tropic Thunder" really lays its roast on the altar of Hollywood celebrity actors. Thankfully, no ham is eaten. The movie also points out what's unfortunately wrong with so many attempts at movie comedy. It is scheduled for release Aug. 18.
Sending up the making of "Apocalypse Now" we find the main characters have flawed grasps on their roles on location in Viet Nam.
Recover from white supremacy
Peer mental health group cures 'addiction'
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Author, playwright, and poet Dr. Marvin X is a modern theologian and philosopher sent to earth to help other finds themselves. He's not a prophet, but is certainly beyond worthy of his Oakland bestowed title of "Plato."
His most recent book, "How to recover from the addiction to white supremacy: A Pan African 12-Step Model for a mental health peer group.
Honoring El Hajj Malik El Shabazz
Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival unites Oakland
In honor of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), the East Side Arts Alliance (ESAA) held the eighth Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival Saturday May 17 at San Antonio Park in East Oakland. Fusing music, arts and crafts, and dance there was something for all.
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