Information and truth are more important now than ever. For Che “Rhymefest” Smith, it is a part of the mental jewels he values the most, standing right alongside divine forgiveness and love. “We have ...

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“Somebody should have told us that not many people have ever died of love. But multitudes have perished and are perishing every hour – and in the oddest of places! – for the lack of it.” — “Giovanni’s ...

In 1971, James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni sat down for a thought-provoking conversation about racism, manhood, writing, and teaching. Their words are still as relevant today as they were then. Tim ...

In November of 1971, two literary greats sat down for a two-hour televised broadcast on SOUL! — a variety show — to discuss religion, relationships, class, writing and the reality of being Black in ...

Directed by Tim Rhoze, the production will open Sunday, November 2 at 3:00 p.m., following a preview performance on Saturday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Casting will be announced at a later date.