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Famous and not so popular African-American artists have remarkably shared portrayals of contemporary and historical people and events, cultural perspectives, and the experiences and battles of minorities through their artwork. This short article highlights the critical work of Black artists who helped to bring African-American experiences into the elite art world. The art captures historical and modern experiences. Some art catches race and gender relations. Black Arts as a motion speaks directly to the needs and goals of Black America. The Black artist talks to the cultural and spiritual needs of Black people in their artistry.
African-American arts represent a cultural motion. It includes lots of visual artists, efficiency artists, carvers, writers, artists, and more. The practitioners of Black arts are motivated by a desire to confront white power structures and assert an African American cultural identity. Witchcrafts aim to serve the community and artists.
As Tom and the crew continue on the Fantastic Voyage there’s a plenty to do on dry land…
This weekend, there’s much to do for everyone on your entertainment list. Art abounds in Florida, which boast two separate art exhibitions or show this weekend, while those down South can chill to the smooth sounds of Anthony Hamilton in Birmingham, Alabama. Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys continue their cross-country runs with Chrisette Michele and Miguel, respectively, along for the ride. Chris Tucker is in the Chi this weekend on standup tour and on the East Coast both jazz and soul are on the menu in Pennsylvania. Jackie Robinson’s story is told in “42” but if you just want a few laughs, “Scary Movie V” should help with that. Here’s more of what’s in store this weekend.
HOT ON TV:
All Times Eastern
Friday, April 12
SPECIAL DELIVERY
“Deliver Us From Eva”
BET, 7:30 p.m.
Gabrielle Union and LL Cool J play an couple with several challenges in the modern version of a Shakespeare classic “The Taming of The Shrew”
Saturday, April 13
THE FIX IS IN
“Iyanla: Fix My Life” with DMX
OWN, 9 p.m
Iyanla takes on a worthy task in trying to help troubled rapper DMX
WEDDING BELL BLUES
“Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, Too?”
TBS, 9 p.m
The sequel to a movie about a set of friend facing challenges in their marriages
GET HIGH
6:30 p.m. Fuse
“Higher Learning”
John Singleton directs Ice Cube, Omar Epps and Laurence Fishburne in this look at a group of students adjusting to college life
Sunday, April 14
SHEARD THIS
BET, 8 p.m.
“The Sheards”
Gospel family in the spotlight on BET’s new reality show
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES of ATLANTA REUNION- Part 2
Bravo, 8pm
FIGHT CLUB
“Gladiator”
8 p.m. on TNT
Russell Crowe and Djimon Hounsou star in a movie about Roman gladiators and their epic battles in a film that won 5 Oscars including Best Picture
READ IT:
““Decadence” By Eric Jerome Dickey
Nia Bijou is back with her personal formula for maximum pleasure in the popular author’s latest (out 4/23)
SEE IT:
“42”
Newcomer Chadwick Boseman is Jackie Robinson who integrated the major leagues by playing with the Brooklyn Dodgers
PG-13
“Scary Movie V”
Terry Crews, Mike Tyson, Katt Williams, Regina Hall, Anthony Anderson and Snoop Lion are just some of the all-star cast who appear to satire popular horror movies in the latest installment of the comedy movie franchise
PG-13
IN CONCERT/EVENTS:
Friday April 12
PIKESVILLE, MD
The 10th Annual Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Conference – Life in 4G
Founder of GirlFriends Pray and Nicole Roberts Jones from Motivating the Masses will keynote.
MIAMI, FL
YoungArts Miami Art Exhibition and Peformance
Multiple Venues
(through 4/14)
ORLANDO, FL
African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era and Beyond
Menello Museum
The work of 43 black artists with their differing views of the Black experience in America is on display through April 28
READING, PA
Boscov’s Berks Jazz Festival with Dianne Reeves, Fourplay, Maysa, Najee, Gerald Veasley and more
(through 4/14)
CHICAGO, IL
Chicago Theater
8 p.m.
NEW YORK CITY
Best Buy Theater
8 p.m.
CLEVELAND, OH
Keyshia Cole and Chrisette Michele
State Theater at PlayHouse Square
8 p.m
BIRMINGHAM, AL
BJCC Concert Hall
8 p.m.
Saturday, April 13
BATON ROUGE, LA
Baton Rouge River Civic Center
7 p.m
NEW YORK CITY
8 p.m
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Revel Ovation Hall
9 p.m.
BILOXI, MS
Keith Sweat
Hard Rock Live
8 p.m.
Sunday, April 14
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway and Stokley Williams
Songs in the Key of LIfe: Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Kimmel Center
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Keyshia Cole (with Chrisette Michele)
Murat Theater at Old National Center
7:30 p.m.
(Photo: PR Photos)
Black artists emphasize racial pride, an appreciation of African heritage, and a commitment to produce works that show the culture and experiences of black individuals. In each era, events of the day galvanize black artists to create, arrange, and transform the world.