NEWS & REVIEWS
'The State of black America'In their most recent release, "The State of Black America," The Mark Lomax Trio uses jazz to discuss the progression of black America. Led by drummer Mark Lomax II, the trio explores the issues of identity and the place of African Americans in American culture. More » |
In 'Brainwashed,' media experts combat black inferiorityMore than 50 years ago, noted sociologist Kenneth Brown detailed the sense of racial inferiority in a landmark study involving black children's characterization of black and white baby dolls. That study was pivotal to the success of the 1954 Brown decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that brought an end to public segregation. More » |
in the MixIt's the Friday of a holiday weekend and unusually quiet on the streets of Boston. I wasn't sure how the turnout would be at Upper Echelon's First Fridays, but I was delightfully surprised. More » |
