Links for the Voracious

Source: ebony.com

 

 

Grace Jones through the lens of Queer history.

 

 

Evelyn C. White offers insight into the pioneering career of Althea Gibson, the first black tennis icon. Ms. Gibson is the subject of the latest PBS American Masters documentary.

 



 

Octavia Butler's "Dawn" is in development for TV.

 

The heroine's journey cannot be told with a single story. SuperSelected has put together a list of 10 movies about young black women on the cusp of adulthood. H/T poc-creators.tumblr.com

 

Mae Jemison shares her thoughts on determination, resilience and focus.

Source: wikimedia.org



Some of the most whimsical and intricate hair and nail art was on display at the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show in August. NYmag.com produced a slideshow of the artistry.

Source: newpittsburghcourieronline.com



 

 

 

 

 

 





Belated Birthday Wishes

Philly’s finest, Patti La Belle celebrated her 70^th birthday on May 24. Her outstanding voice- smooth and pitch perfect- is a thing of wonder. Miss Patti can still out sing anyone on the planet.

Patti La Belle- Over the Rainbow, Live at The White House 2014

 

 

From Patti La Belle and The Bluebelles to her work as a solo artist, Ms. Patti’s a vocal style cannot be duplicated. Her proto glam disco sartorial choices as part of LaBelle and her Mohawk coiffure of the 1980’s are indelible elements of the pop music universe.

 

Patti La Belle- Never Walk Alone with special guests Little Richard, Mavis Staples and Al Green

 

 

 

Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald- On My Own

 

 



LaBelle- Four Women

 

 

 

All Hail Grace Jones!

The incomparable chanteuse and provocateur is the ambassador of ‘Cool’ to a world that has not yet caught up to her genius. There can be only one and she is it. Happy Birthday, Miss Jones.

 

Grace Jones- I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)

 

 

 

 

Grace Jones- William's Blood

 

 

 

 

 

Grace Jones- Vie en Rose