About four years ago, my friend Vangie was telling me about how her husband did NOT like the term “African American” used to describe him. Born in New Orleans, Tommy’s family was from Jamaica. He said he preferred black since he was certainly not “African” American. Always ahead of the times, I’ll have to point Vangie to today’s NY Times article about African-American vs. “Other” Blacks. It seems that Tommy was ahead of the crowd on this one.
The Telluride Film Festival is next weekend. Gawd, I wish I were going. It’s so cool and beautiful. The films are mesmerizing. Maybe next year. I’ll be watching for reviews of the breakout films and post next week.
The Sundance Submission Deadline for short is also here. The features have a few more weeks. It’s time to gear up and get ready.
Speaking of In My Tribe, one of my favorite musical artists is on tour. According to her publicist, Natalie Merchant is on tour and has released a new CD. They also say “The House Carpenter’s Daughter sounds unlike anything Merchant has released before, the album consists of material that has always inspired and shaped her own music. Like Merchant’s most beloved songs, her version of The Horseflies’ haunting “Sally Ann” is emotionally and musically dynamic, and Merchant’s sparse rendition of the old American spiritual “Weeping Pilgrim” is laced with soft harmonies and slow fingerstyle guitar. The album even includes a light-hearted, fun version of the Carter Family classic “Bury Me Under the Weeping Willow.” — You’ll have to check it out for yourself.
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1 Peter // Aug 29, 2004 at 9:57 pm
Although Secretary of State Colin Powell is often described as African American, his parents are from Jamaica, according to the following web site:
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Colin-Powell
2 Robin // Sep 2, 2004 at 9:07 am
This picture makes Natalie appear as if she’s taking a pee in the woods!
3 Cyndi // Sep 2, 2004 at 10:07 pm
Nature girl ….
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