The annual Savannah Black Heritage kicks off its 33rd year this February with the theme “Celebrating Culture, Celebrating Heritage, Celebrating You” as the focus for the 2022 festival which is […]
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History Makers: Preserving and celebrating the stories of African American lives
“HE ALSO said that a man isn’t poor just because has doesn’t have money in his pocket, he’s poor because he doesn’t have enough vision in his head and in […]
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‘African American history is American history’
NOW IN its 28th year, the Savannah Black Heritage Festival brings a remarkable number and variety of events to town all this month. While the marquee event is this Friday’s […]
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Celebration and reflection
February is Black History Month in the United States, and in Savannah that means three weeks of events encompassing arts and music, community, education and more. “We seek to find […]
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Raise a voice
When Sweet Honey in the Rock sang at the White House, a a year ago this week, First Lady Michelle Obama introduced the Grammy–winning vocal ensemble as “a national treasure” […]
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Whatever Lula wants, Lula gets
If you’ve seen Avatar — and we’re guessing you probably have, since it’s the most successful movie in history — you’ve seen the sinuous, sensual movements of the extraterrestrial species […]
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Pato Banton at Live Wire
Pato Banton *** EVER SINCE his 1982 debut as guest vocalist on The Beat’s Special Beat Service LP, this London-born reggae singer —whose first name means “Wise Owl”— has been […]
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Come see if it’s hittin’
SAVANNAH’S OWN DR. JA A. JAHANNES is an internationally recognized, award-winning author, psychologist and social critic whose written works range from poetry and symphonic librettos to essays and academic papers. […]
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‘A wonderful showcase for our city’
THE SAVANNAH Black Heritage Festival has changed considerably since its beginning in 1990. “The festival has grown from a two-day event to a festival that is held multiple days throughout […]