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“Craig of the Creek”: An Exciting Adventure for All Ages

Craig of the Creek follows Craig and his two friends, Kelsey and JP, who explore the creek near the fictional suburban town of Herkelton, Maryland. They face family conflict, snobs, witches, and other challenges along the way.

Reprinted from The Geekiary, my History Hermann WordPress blog o Feb. 9, 2023, and Wayback Machine. This was the forty-seventh article I wrote for The Geekiary. This post was originally published on July 21, 2022.

Craig of the Creek is an animated slice-of-life adventure-comedy series created by Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, who previously worked on Steven Universe. With the pilot debuting in December 2017, the series has run for four seasons and over 140 episodes. The season 4 finale aired on July 15, 2022.

As a warning, this recommendation discusses some spoilers for the first four seasons of Craig of the Creek.

Kelsey (left), Craig (middle), and JP (right)

Craig of the Creek centers around the adventures of a 10-year-old Black kid named Craig Williams (Philip Solomon) and his two friends, Kelsey Pokoly (Noël Wells) and John Paul "J.P." Mercer (Michael Croner). All three are the show's protagonists. Kelsey's animal companion, Mortimor, also has an important role.

As the opening theme states, the series is focused on mysteries, danger, and friends who are "always by your side". The theme asks who will be around to not "let you down" when you go on a "wild ride". It claims that Craig, the eponymous protagonist, will "save the day".

Other characters are introduced as the series moves forward. This includes Craig's family, such as his father, Duane (Terry Crews), mother Nicole (Kimberly Hébert Gregory), his 16-year-old brother, Bernard (Phil LaMarr), and younger sister, Jessica (Lucia Cunningham). Also appearing is his grandfather Earl (Phil Morris) and his grandmother Jojo (Saundra McClain).

There are many more characters that Craig, Kelsey, JP, and Mortimor come across in their adventures through the Creek. Since the series is aimed at children and families, it, predictably, has affirming messages. The family-oriented Common Sense Media described the series as filled with "creativity, joy, adventure, individuality, and self-discovery".

Unsurprisingly, that focus has garnered Craig of the Creek various award nominations since its premiere in March 2018. This has included an Annie Award, two Daytime Emmy Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and a GLAAD Media Award. In 2018, the entire series won the "Common Sense Seal, an award given by Common Sense Media for the "diversity of its characters and inclusion of minorities", meaning that the organization recommends the series for "children aged six and above."

This diversity is reinforced by the show's writing staff. In August 2021, Jeff Trammell, head writer for the series, stated that the series has a writing room full of people with "different backgrounds and different experiences". He said the room is open in such a way that "it never feels like you're the one representative", especially for people of color.

The series has garnered a broad fanbase since its debut, with hundreds of thousands of people watching each episode. This is reflected in the 120 fan fiction works on Archive of Our Own, 43 fan fiction offerings on FanFiction.Net, and over 15,000 followers of the crew's Twitter account.

Bernard and his girlfriend, Alexis

Although the series is for all ages, it also focuses on adult issues, like breakups and pressures on young adults. At the same time, there is a focus on safety, family clashes, and interracial relationships. This includes the romance between Bernard and his girlfriend, Alexis (Karen Fukuhara).

The untamed wilderness, i.e. "Creek", in this critically acclaimed series is a place where rules of the outside world don't apply and where children rule over all. However, there are some older kids. Three teenagers who play card games in a cave are known as the "Elders" (Mark, Barry, and David). While the show's creators voice two of these characters, Zachary Steel voices David.

There are many subgroups in the Creek. This includes the Junior Forest Scouts, the Horse Girls, the 10 Speeds, the Tea Timers, the Witches of the Creek, the Ninja Kids, the Sewer Kids, and the Alliance of Science. There's also Cardboard City and the Creek's main market, the Trading Tree. Some kids don't easily fit into any of the aforementioned groups.

However, these groups are occasionally united together by Craig. He organized the Council of the Creek, based on what his grandmother Jojo does as a local politician. He, and his friends, meet at the Stump, which they have turned into a hideaway.

Unlike other series, the Creek kids are a diverse group. The series has been praised for "broadening the ethnic-racial representations in children’s media" along with Molly of Denali on PBS, Dora the Explorer on Nickelodeon, and Elena of Avalor on Disney. The latter ended in August 2020 when Disney canned the series after three seasons.

Diverse characters in Craig of the Creek include Cannonball (Trammell), a member of the Ten Speeds, a group of kids who love riding mountain bikes. Then there's Carter Brown (Zeno Robinson), a kid obsessed with building cardboard contraptions. My favorites include Wren (Ashleigh Crystal Hairston), a nerdy girl who conducts wild experiments, and Kitherine "Kit" (Davis) who runs the Trading Tree.

This racial diversity is no accident. Black storyboarders and writers make sure the show "strikes the right cords". Characters like Craig's father were composites of Trammell and Tiffany Ford's fathers. Lamar Abrams created Craig's grandmother.

Levin and Burnett said that they wanted to have a "positive impact" with a show that is fun for kids and reflects diversity from the actual world. They argued that the show combines the experiences of the show's crew.

The show taps into, as some critics described it, the "adventurous side of Cartoon Network’s viewers". Plots are a combination of the character's real-life experiences and their vivid imaginations.

13 characters in the series stated as LGBTQ in Insider's LGBTQ characters and cartoons database

LGBTQ+ representation shines through in Craig of the Creek. The Insider database of LGBTQ cartoon characters lists 13 characters for the series. Some of these characters only appear occasionally. Others are more prominent.

This representation is genuine. For instance, Angel José, a 10-year-old that runs the Creek Daycare, is non-binary, agender, and uses they/them pronouns. For much of the series, non-binary storyboarder and writer Angel Lorenzana voices them.

In the show's fourth season, Ben J. Pierce, a non-binary actor, voices Angel. Laura Mercer, the older sister of JP, is a lesbian and in a relationship with another girl, Kat. Fortune Feimster, a lesbian comedian, voices her.

There are other lesbian characters in the series. Tabitha and Courtney masquerade as "witches of the creek". In the episode "The Haunted Dollhouse" they kiss. In others, they hold hands or hang out together.

Craig of the Creek also has implied queer characters. This includes Jasmine Williams (Tawny Newsome), daughter of Darnell and Kim, and Craig's cousin. In the episode "Cousin of the Creek", she tells her cousin that she is texting her girlfriend.

It is implied that Pullstring and Merkid are non-binary. Some reviewers compared the number of non-binary characters in the series to Steven Universe, where every Gem is non-binary.

In the episode "Silver Fist Returns", Ben (Cole Escola), the "Secret Kid", keeper of Creek kids' secrets, reveals his crush on George (M. Michael Croner), a member of the Tea Timers. George reciprocates Ben's romantic feelings. Ben is also gender non-conforming.

Kelsey is a queer series protagonist. In the episode "Fire and Ice", she confesses her love for Isabella "Stacks" Alvarado (Montse Hernandez), a Latine bibliophile who hangs out in the library. While it was implied that both had feelings before that episode, they become a couple in the episode after Stacks admits her feelings for Kelsey during a secret book club.

Kelsey seems to have a crush on Vanessa "Wildernessa" (Izabella Alvarez), a girl who roams across the Creek on a huge Tibetan Mastiff named Cheesesticks. However, Vanessa does not have the same feelings toward Kelsey. Instead, she has a crush on Craig.

Queer show writers such as Kate Leth and voice actors like Stephanie Allynne (voiced Marie) buttress this representation. The Creek is a place you can be free to be yourself, as a recent Cartoon Network tweet stated. Lorenzana's art accompanied the message.

Craig challenges King Xavier in the series Season 3 finale

Craig of the Creek goes further, with a clash between good and evil. King Xavier (Charles DeWayne) rules the other side of the Creek, known as Herkleston Mills, with an iron fist. He inherited the title from his older sister Cheyenne (Najja Porter). Previously, Kenneth (Lamar Abrams) ruled over Herkleston Mills as the first king, after a highway overpass divided the Creek.

Xavier's right-hand woman is Maya (Sydney Mikayla). She helps preserve Xavier's hierarchy. Others assist the King as well. This includes a fast-runner, Keun Sup /"The Blur" (SungWon Cho), Jackie / "The Arm" who is deaf and uses ASL, and Aggie / "The Squashinator" (Zahra Fazal).

Some are disaffected by Xavier's rule. This includes Raj (Parvesh Cheena) and Shawn (Croner) who are the Honeysuckle Rangers. Both are from a nearby neighborhood and have feelings for each other. Cheena is also a gay actor.

Raj and Cheena become allies of Craig. The Green Poncho, otherwise known as Omar (Robinson), becomes Craig's ally. He tries to protect Craig's side of the Creek from Xavier, and his domination, by standing guard at the overpass.

This all changes after Xavier takes photographs of Craig's map. He plots to take over Craig's side of the Creek. The final five episodes of Craig of the Creek's third season are a showdown between the King, his lackeys, and other Creek Kids.

At first, Xavier engineers a crisis to take control of Craig's side of the Creek. He takes over the Trading Tree, bans games, destroys skate ramps, and tempts kids to support him with candy.

It seems he has won, at first. He even screws with the magical girl-esque Sparkle Cadet (Kamali Minter). He even manipulates a situation that forces Craig to leave the Creek and return home. But, this is short-lived.

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A high-stakes winner-take-all game of Capture the Flag begins. At the last second, Craig is victorious. Xavier loses his power. Craig declares that the Creek belongs to everyone. He says there is no need for a King and states that there is a whole other side of the Creek to explore.

This clash reminds me of the final four episodes of Steven Universe, which concluded that series. Considering that Steven Universe writers created the series and easter eggs to that show are present throughout Craig of the Creek, this may not be a coincidence.

The show's fourth season picks up where the third season left off. Craig, and his friends deal with the aftermath of Xavier's defeat. It somewhat echoes Steven Universe Future, where Steven dealt with the consequences of his victory over the Diamond Authority.

Omar, formerly the Green Poncho, becomes one of the stump kids. Craig tries to find his place in the Creek. Those from the "other side" of the Creek have more opportunities available to them as they are not hemmed in by Xavier.

These changes accompany continued diverse stories and characters. This includes a focus on the Filipino family of Sewer Queen, Latine mythologies told by Stacks in the library or Raj's Indian family.

In one episode, a Black woman, Maya, reconnects with Craig. She gives him advice, telling him that he should be himself, and not agree with what anyone else believes. In another, Craig bonds again with Sparkle Cadet.

Craig and animesque magical girl, Sparkle Cadet, in episode "The Sparkle Solution"

Craig of the Creek continues to have institutional support from Cartoon Network executives. The series has been renewed for a fifth season and an original movie. In February 2021, Jessica's Big World, a preschool spinoff series for Cartoonito, began production. While it is not known when the spinoff will premiere, the fifth season of Craig of the Creek will begin in 2023.

This means that this show will continue. This is a positive. It will be a boon for cultural diversity, LGBTQ+ representation, and inclusion in animation. It joins other series such as the Proud Family revival series, Amphibia, and The Owl House, all with similar themes.

While the music of the series is nice, as are rap beats by MC Deltron (Teren Delvon Jones). I stayed with the series thanks to its voice actors, animation, and story, more than anything else. The often fourth-wall breaks also made the series enjoyable.

I recognized some of the voice actors from elsewhere. This includes Gunnar Sizemore, Kari Wahlgren, Michaela Dietz, and Deedee Magno.

However, the number of episodes (145) and seasons is a major stumbling block. It is a huge time commitment, which wears you down by the end, even if watched over a long period of time. It is not a series that is easy to binge over one weekend. So, prepare yourself.

The series felt strange to me because it mainly appeals to kids. From early on in the series, I realized that I wasn't the intended audience. A series where the characters are young adults would be more my speed than this series.

Despite these criticisms, I would still recommend Craig of the Creek due to its characters, plotlines, and themes. After watching all the episodes, I came to realize why it is such a wonderful show. The fifth season will likely continue in the same manner. Xavier may make a reappearance in the upcoming season, although it remains unknown what role he would play.

For those interested, Craig of the Creek is currently airing on Cartoon Network and streaming on HBO Max. It is also available on Amazon Prime and other platforms.

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Films

Indiana Jones et le Royaume du crâne de cristal (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (2008) de Steven Spielberg avec Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen, Cate Blanchett, John Hurt, Ray Winstone et Jim Broadbent

La vie est belge (Brabançonne) (2014) de Vincent Bal avec Arthur Dupont, Amaryllis Uitterlinden, Jos Verbist, David Cantens, Koen Van Impe, Tom Audenaert, Ivan Pecnik et Veerle Eyckermans

La Nuit américaine (1973) de François Truffaut avec Jacqueline Bisset, Valentina Cortese, Dani, Alexandra Stewart, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Jean Champion, Jean-Pierre Léaud et François Truffaut

Le Trésor de la Sierra Madre (The Treasure of the Sierra Madre) (1948) de John Huston avec Humphrey Bogart, Tim Holt, Walter Huston, Alfonso Bedoya, Barton MacLane et Bruce Bennett

Adieu Gary (2008) de Nassim Amaouche avec Jean-Pierre Bacri, Dominique Reymond, Yasmine Belmadi, Mhamed Arezki, Sabrina Ouazani, Hab-Eddine Sebiane et Abdelhafid Metalsi

La ciociara (1960) de Vittorio De Sica avec Sophia Loren, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Carlo Ninchi, Andrea Checchi, Pupella Maggio, Renato Salvatori et Raf Vallone

La mort n'était pas au rendez-vous (Conflict) (1945) de Curtis Bernhardt avec Humphrey Bogart, Alexis Smith, Sydney Greenstreet, Rose Hobart, Charles Drake et Grant Mitchell

The Flash (2023) d'Andrés Muschietti avec Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Maribel Verdu, Ben Affleck, Ron Livingston, Jeremy Irons et Gal Gadot

En cas de malheur (1958) de Claude Autant-Lara avec Jean Gabin, Brigitte Bardot, Edwige Feuillère, Franco Interlenghi, Nicole Berger, Madeleine Barbulée, Annick Allières et Jacques Clancy

Fahrenheit 451 (1966) de François Truffaut avec Oskar Werner, Julie Christie, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring, Jeremy Spenser, Bee Duffell et Noel Davis

Dieu seul le sait (Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison) (1957) de John Huston avec Deborah Kerr et Robert Mitchum

Séries

James May : Notre Homme en Italie

Dieu se fait pardonner - Funeste asile - Matière noire - Du très très bon fromage - Du pesto ! - Adieu, Bim

Friends Saison 8, 9

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Inspecteur Barnaby Saison 9

La Maison hantée - Lettres mortelles - La Course à l'héritage - L'Assassin de l'ombre - Quatre enterrements et un mariage - Ces dames de la campagne - Complément d'enquête

Coffre à Catch

#118 : Cody Rhodes : le futur American Nightmare à la ECW ! - #119 : En route vers Cyber Sunday 2008 ! - #120 : Evan Bourne brille presque autant que SilentStorm ! - #121 : D-Generation X invitée au Dirt Sheet !

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Spectacles

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Un couple magique (2023) de Laurent Ruquier avec Stéphane Plaza, Valérie Mairesse et Jeanfi Janssens

Dire Straits Live at Wembley Arena, London (1985)

Deep Purple au Hellfest (2017)

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Livres

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SummerDanse, in Pittsburgh (May 22nd, 2005):

6 & Under Solo:

Madison Hohman - “Springtime” (Acrobatic) - 1st Place / Gold

6 & Under Lines:

“Parade” (Musical Theater) [Abigail Waldron, Sarah Restano, Kassidy Leon, Gianna Palmieri, Mikayla Lovas, Simone Jhan, Ionie Banner, Nadia Liberto, Greta Parr, Regan Check, Nicole Weaver, Avery M, Jakiya F, Alena, Angela Mammats, Victoria V, Tatum, Samantha, Paige Neid, Brianna, Emily Stoken & Emilee J] - Did Not Place / Silver

7-8 Solo:

Jessica Restano - “Mousetrap” (Acrobatic) - 1st Place / Gold

Emily Stoken - “Pajama Jamin” (Tap) - Did Not Place / Gold

Jordan Thomas - “Respect” (Jazz) - Did Not Place / Diva Award / Gold

Olivia Ice - “Little Egypt” (Jazz) - Did Not Place / Silver

Brooke Hyland - “Inchworm” (Acrobatic) - Did Not Place / Silver

7-8 Groups:

“Body Shop” (Jazz) [Jordan Thomas, Claudia Peterman, Mia, Brooke Hyland, Emily Stoken, Natalie Secola, Quinton, Gabrielle Kemp, Gabrielle Casarcia, Madison Hohman & Taylor Breen] - Did Not Place / Gold

“Hey Daddy” (?) [Jordan Thomas, Claudia Peterman, Brooke Hyland, Emily Stoken, Natalie Secola, Gabrielle Kemp, Gabrielle Casarcia, Madison Hohman & Taylor Breen] - Did Not Place / Gold

“At The Copa” (Jazz) [Olivia Ice, Jessica Restano, Ashley Galore, Alysha Matarazzo, Gina Gionta, Nicole Johnson, Essence Kimes, Brittany White, Jackie McKowski & Brandon Pent] - Did Not Place / Gold

“Wake Me Up” (Jazz) [Essence Kimes, Jessica Restano, Nicole Johnson, Gina Gionta, Brittany White, Olivia Ice, Jackie Mackownski, Ashley Galore, Alysha Matarazzo & Gina Chiapelle] - Did Not Place / Silver

9-10 Solo:

Izumi Presberry - “Bad Bad Leroy Brown” (Tap) - 1st Place

Mackenzie Meixner - “Superstition” (Jazz) - Did Not Place / Gold

Brandon Pent - “G.I Blues” (Hip Hop) - Did Not Place / Gold

Alexa Kacin - “Just A Spoonful Of Sugar” (Ballet) - Did Not Place / Gold

Nina Linhart - “Lila Tremaine” (Musical Theater) - Did Not Place / Gold

Stephanie Pittman - “Little Fairy” (Ballet) - Did Not Place / Gold

Brittany White - “Home” (Contemporary) - Did Not Place / Stage Presence Award / Gold

Alexis Rectenwald - “Public Enemy” (Jazz) - Did Not Place / Gold

Dominique Wright - “Ease On Down The Road” (Acrobatic) - Did Not Place / Gold

Alicia Gelifuss - “The Roof Is On Fire” (Acrobatic) - Did Not Place / Gold

Micha McGee - “In My Front Parlour” (Musical Theater) - Did Not Place / Gold

Cassidy Gusallus - “Ocean” (Acrobatic) - Did Not Place / Gold

9-10 Duet/Trio:

Natalee Bailey, Mackenzie Meixner & Alicia Gelifuss - “Three Way Stop” (Hip Hop) - Did Not Place / Gold

Josh Ice & Olivia Joy “Beat Me Daddy” (Tap) - Did Not Place / Silver

9-10 Group:

“Goodies” (Hip Hop) [Ebony Kimes, Dominique Wright, Alexis Rectenwald, Jesse Johnson, Brandon Pent & Izumi Presberry] - 1st Place / Gold

“All The Boys Around me” (Jazz) [Jessica Ice, Andrew, John Michael Fiumara, Izumi Presberry, Dante Wright, Brandon Pent, Quinton, Jesse Johnson & Josh Ice] - Did Not Place / Gold

9-10 Lines:

“Daisy Dukes” (Specialty) [Nina Linhart, Alexis Rectenwald, Mackenzie Meixner, Savanna Carrozzi, Natalee Bailey, Alexa Kacin, Cassidy Gullus, Micha McGee, Stephanie Pittman, Dominique Wright & Alicia Gelifuss] - 1st Place / Gold

“Tickle Me” (Jazz) [Brittany White, Jackie Mckowski, Nicole Johnson, Essence Kimes, Jessica Restano, Ashley Galore, Alysha Matarazzo, Gina Chiapelle, Gina Gionta, Olivia Ice, Micha McGee, Alexa Kacin, Alicia Gelifuss, Maria Gionta & Natalee Bailey] - Did Not Place / Gold

11-12 Solo:

Miranda Maleski - “Hernando’s Hideaway” (Acrobatic) - 1st Place / Gold

Natalee Bailey - “It’s Good To Be Back Home” (Musical Theater) - Did Not Place / Gold

Alex McGee - “Hostess With The Monsters” (Jazz) - Did Not Place / Gold

Jessica Ice - “Lady of 29 Palms” (Jazz) - Did Not Place / Gold

Brianne Smail - “Secondhand Rose” (Contemporary) - Did Not Place / Gold

Savanna Carrozzi - “I’ve Got A Penny” (Acrobatic) - Did Not Place / Gold

Erika Maruca - “The Raven” (Acrobatic) - Did Not Place / Gold

John Michael Fiumara - “Spider-Man” (Tap) - Did Not Place / Gold

11-12 Groups:

“Steppin’ To The Bad Side” (Jazz) [Mackenzie Meixner, Brianne Smail, Alexandra Salerno, Alexandra McGee, Kelly Monteleone, Erika Maruca, Alivia Shoop, Miranda Maleski, Hannah Opalko, Jessica Ice & Nina Linhart] - 1st Place / Gold

“The Door On The Floor” (?) [Erika Maruca, Nina Linhart, Alexandra Salerno, Hannah Opalko, Alexandra McGee, Savanna Carrozzi, Brianne Smail, Jessica Ice, Natalee Bailey, Brittany White & Mackenzie Meixner] - Did Not Place / Gold

11-12 Lines:

“Disco Inferno” (Jazz) [Alexandra, Rebecca Hudek, Brittany Pent, Janel Moriarty, Lisa Hulker, Erika Maruca, Alíe, Dominique Wright, John Michael Fiumara, Mackenzie Meixner, Olivia Joy, Ebony Kimes, Brianne Smail, Emily Stoken, Cassidy Gusallus, Donnaya Presberry, Alexandra Salerno, Stacey, Jesse Johnson & Jessica Manza] - Did Not Place / Gold

13-14 Solo:

Kaitlyn Reiser - “Once Upon A Time” (Lyrical) - 1st Place / Gold

Alexandra Salerno - “Rodeo” (Ballet) - Did Not Place / Gold

Cydney Miller - “No Good Deed” (Acrobatic) - Did Not Place - Gold

Kelly Monteleone - “Cool” (Hip Hop) - Did Not Place / Gold

Hannah Opalko - “Kiss Me In The Rain” (Acrobatic) - Did Not Place / Gold

Jessica Manza - “Preakness” (Tap) - Did Not Place / Gold

13-14 Groups:

“Hot Chocolate” (Tap) [Alexandra Salerno, Hannah Opalko, Kelly Monteleone, Brianne Smail, Jessica Manza, Melinda Jennings & Jessica Ice] - 1st Place / Gold

13-14 Lines:

“Giggles” (Jazz) [Gianna Martello, Jennine Wedge, Crystal Jennings, Kaitlyn Reiser, Miranda Maleski, Alivia Shoop, Theresa Moio, Emily Shoop, Leah Pivorotto, Nina Pivorotto, Amanda Stelluto, Romana Henson, Kristina Pendleton, Alexandra Opalko, Bethany Flora, Marissa Mechling, Alisha Boranoti, Kelly Monteleone, Cydney Miller, Cheri Davis, Loren DeMarco] - Did Not Place / Gold

“Ladders” (Contemporary) [Theresa Moio, Alisha Boranoti, Marissa Mechling, Loren DeMarco, Nina Pivorotto, Miranda Maleski, Hannah Opalko, Alexandra Opalko, Jessica Ice, Kelly Monteleone, Kaitlyn Reiser, Jennine Wedge, Emily Shoop, Gianna Martello, Amanda Stelluto, Leah Pivorotto, Alivia Shoop, Romana Henson, Kristina Pendleton, Cydney Miller, Bethany Flora & Crystal Jennings] - Did Not Place / Gold

15-16 Solo:

Alivia Shoop - “Oh Susannah” (Jazz) - 1st Place / Gold

Loren DeMarco - “Woman’s Work” (Lyrical) - Did Not Place / Beautiful Costume Award / Gold

Emily Shoop - “It’s A New Day” (Contemporary) - Did Not Place / Gold

Gianna Martello - “Look At Me” (Lyrical) - Did Not Place / Gold

Romana Henson - “Wild” (Contemporary) - Did Not Place / Gold

Alisha Bonaroti - “Like Ya Used To” (Jazz) - Did Not Place / Gold

15-16 Duet/Trio:

Jennine Wedge & Crystal Jennings - “In Her Shadow” (Contemporary) - 1st Place / Best Dynamic Award / Gold

Gianna Martello & Amanda Stelluto - “A Bottle Of Red” (Contemporary) - Did Not Place / Beautiful Technique Award / Gold

15-16 Groups:

“Sharp Dressed Men” (Tap) [Jennine Wedge, Amanda Stelluto, Gianna Martello, Crystal Jennings, Alisha Bonaroti, Leah Pivorotto & Nina Pivorotto] - 1st Place / Gold

“Cherries” (Musical Theater) [Kaitlyn Reiser, Gianna Martello, Jennine Wedge, Amanda Stelluto & Emily Shoop] - Did Not Place / Gold

17-19 Solo:

Jennine Wedge - “Gotta Move” (Jazz) - 1st Place

Marissa Pampena - “Take Off” (Musical Theater) - Did Not Place / Gold

Bethany Flora - “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” (Lyrical) - Did Not Place / Gold

Novice Division:

Teens - “I’m So Excited” (Jazz) [Katelyn, Samantha, Loren, Lyndsey Garret, Jennifer, Megan, Jessica Manza, Cydney, Kasey, Marissa Pampena, Danielle & Sydney] - 1st Place / Gold

Unknown Division Routines:

The Letting Go - Did Not Place / Gold

Irish - Did Not Place / Silver

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レズストラヴァガンザ Vol.9 (2枚组) - 無料動画付き（サンプル動画）

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RETURNING TO THE RETURN OF NICOLE GLOVER

SMALL’S JAZZ CLUB

1/2/23, 7:30 pm set, with JASON BROWN, Greg Glassman, Peter Bernstein, Miki Yamanaka, and Luke Sellick

12/14/22, midnight set (again), with CURTIS NOWOSAD, Alexis Lombre, and Rick Rosato

COUCH TOUR: 1/20-21/23, 9 pm sets, with DAVID WEISS, Myron Walden, David Bryant, Fanoa Meldenhall or Eric Wheeler, EJ Strickland

First off, NICOLE GLOVER really hasn’t been anywhere except not readily accessible to me via Small’s Live. She had been a regular with a monthly late night gig>jam sessions as the leader, largely with trios. She is smart, serious, and intense and she justifiably went off on the crowd at the 1/27/22 set. She may well have said, no, thank you.

I saw her on a stream of a 92 Y gig curated by Bill Charlap where she played with him (married to her bandleader in Artemis as she has replaced Melissa Aldana), Chris Potter, and Mike Stern. This “return” is her back at Small’s as a member of the band, not leader. She certainly can lead, but it is nice as a listener to simply think about her playing as such. Her new trio with Tyrone Allen and Kayvon Gordon had already given her playing more room and that continues in these contexts as she doesn’t simply roar with an edge.

JASON BROWN is an Oberlin educated drummer who, with classmate Greg Glassman, put together a holiday weekend gig that mostly dug into standards. I had seen the second set (which included a very nice and relaxed moment between Glover and equally smart Miki Yamanaka who copes differently as a woman in this scene) and wanted to go back. There were repeats—veteran Peter Bernstein’s Bones, Monk’s waltz Ugly Beauty in 5, and a tune by Oberlin professor Donal Walden. They also opened with Grant Green’s John Lafleur and closed with a fast riffy (probable standard). I once again enjoyed Glover in this context, having a fuller band to support her—sometimes Yamanaka, sometimes Bernstein—and other soloists to take up space and share ideas. It is likely that her tone has always had such a range, but now, away from the trio, she doesn’t have to pin our ears back. Here she was the relative veteran showing young ‘uns Brown and Glassman how it’s done.

I had seen the short set CURTIS NOWOSAD with the original quartet led at midnight to set up the jam session. Glover was the only horn but Alexis Lombre’s piano was helpful and I want to hear more of her. Nowosad as leader, as he did in the first set, called smart tunes—Monk’s Evidence and the nicely intricate Feed the Fire from Geri Allen—though the last one Parker’s Quasimodo might have been Glover’s suggestion—“it’s just Embraceable You in x flat,” she enthused. She dug into all of them, but to take the last one as the epitome, she resisted the urge to take Parker too fast and she stayed in the middle range.

For the DAVID WEISS sets, she was part of a larger front line that played the leader’s bright, intricate lead sheets but then had to share solo space with him and, new to me, altoist Myron Walden. She was the junior member of that team. I had run across Weiss as part of The Cookers and frankly wondered how he had crashed a party that also included Eddie Henderson also on trumpet, but also Billy Harper, Donald Harrison, George Cables, Cecil McBee, and Billy Hart. I’ll go back to those albums, but they all write, Harper and Cables especially.

Weiss is a fine and capable trumpeter who, to his credit, doesn’t push or go flashy instead of having ideas. But his strength is as a composer and these tunes were rich enough for extended explorations from the front line and robust and tasty pianist David Bryant. There were just three tunes in each set—an unrecorded Freddie Hubbard tune to open Friday night and a Slide Hampton to close Saturday. Weiss’ were all untitled and were much more than riffs with intricacies and voicings that allowed the soloists to explore. Walden and Bryant were the discoveries of the set. Walden is a brawny player who maybe even growled more on his smaller horn than Glover did. Brawny, yes, but lots of ideas. Bryant was always right there as an accompanist but also able to fit in with the edge of the horns when he soloed.

The first night very young Kanoa Meldenhall played bass and given her size it might have been a reduced sized instrument (though she may well have simply extended the peg the least amount. She and Eric Wheeler the next night maybe a bit more prominently pulsed appropriately but neither got solos. EJ Strickland had or took a bit more space but his drums were essential and fit the brashness of the front line.

It was seeing this run later in the week with Glover that set up the listening/watching project for this essay as she is an important, exciting player. I feel like I’ve been able to watch her grow with the trios (Duke/Cacioppo before Allen/Gordon as well as newly discovered duets—a three tune “single” with Alexander Caffy on bass and an album on which she seems to also play some bass clarinet with Cacioppo) and now as a member of the band.

Nate Chinen of the NYT called her a “bad ass” and one of her tunes was called Tenor Jock. She is intense and seems to have a performance game face which is perfectly understandable. She certainly is no nonsense, so when she clapped to punctuate gospelly elements in Bryant’s solo last night or promoted Quasimodo to Nowosad et al or, best of all, that nerdy moment with Yamanaka, it assures me she does have fun doing this as indeed she must.

#concert review #jazz #couch tour #small’s live #small’s jazz club #almost couch tour #2023

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From Drama to Reality Trending TV shows: 5 Hot News

1."Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" proves that the devil is in the details – The TV show "Original Sin" filmmakers, costume and set designers, and creators divulge (some) of their trade secrets. The first three episodes of the Free form television series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, which is based on Sara Shepard's young adult novels, debuted on July 28 and added to the fictitious Pennsylvania universe. The show has already received a lot of attention, which is understandable given that it has a lot to offer both devoted followers of Pretty Little Liars and newcomers. Along with slasher thrills and classic horror homages, there is all the teen melodrama you could want. Here are 7 shows similar to Pretty Little Liars that you need to add to your queue once you've finished watching PLL: Original Sin. 2. Big Brother 24: Week 4 Vote Counting – TV Show Big Brother Season 24 is approaching its Week 4 eviction, and two new Houseguests are in jeopardy after Daniel Durston and Kyle Capener used their veto power to remove Indy Santos and Alyssa Snider from the competition. Nicole Layog and Taylor Hale, two of the Festie Besties (but just Besties because of the twist) are available for adoption, and one of them will be sent away on Thursday. Watch who votes to remove Nicole or Taylor in the upcoming week. Assuming that everyone votes in accordance with their apparent preferences on eviction night, this is how things now stand and where the vote will likely fall. 3. Episode 11 of season 17 of So You Think You Can Dance Who is still competing - The most recent SYTYCD episode, The Final Cut, will premiere on Fox on August 3 at 9 p.m. ET. Who the finalists are will be decided in season 17 episode 11 titled The Final Cut. Alexis, Essence and Keaton are the remaining competitors. Alexis, Keaton, and Essence, the remaining competitors, will each offer the judges and spectators two outstanding performances. They will perform in couples for one of the shows and will be paired with one of the So You Think You Can Dance All-Stars, Kiki Nyemchek, Audrey Case, or Robert Green for the other. The audience will see routines in Bollywood, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-hop, and Tango performed by this season's semifinalists and All-Stars. 4. A Significant Crossover Event Will Begin NCIS Season 20, and There Are New Images - This September, TV show CBS's unstoppable rating juggernaut NCIS will return for its record 20th season, making it one of the very few scripted series to accomplish such a revered feat. Additionally, CBS revealed that viewers would be treated to a full-blown crossover event for the September premieres of both NCIS and NCIS: Hawai'i, so when the currently filming season debuts, it won't exactly be alone either. The two-hour NCIS launch event will begin on Monday, September 19, with a gripping investigation that will grow to be far larger than anybody had anticipated. This case will send the Washington D.C. team across the Pacific and into the Aloha State for some high-stakes action. 5. For the departing Season 1 star, CSI: Vegas Season 2 Has Found A Replacement - The TV show CSI: Vegas is welcoming some new faces, With the release of its impending second season, CSI: Vegas is beginning to change more and more. After the exits of founding actors Jorja Fox and William Petersen, the cast of the most recent edition of the TV show is beginning to take on its restructured state as Season 2 is about to begin filming. Petersen only initially signed a one-year contract. Mel Rodriguez, who left the show as Chief Medical Examiner Hugo Ramirez, will also be missed by viewers of the program. Now, the CBS crime drama has revealed that Future Man and Twilight Zone veteran Sara Amini will fill a specific hole, and she's bringing in an assistant as well. As head Medical Examiner Sonya, a recurring position, Sara Amini has agreed to join the CSI: Vegas cast. Read the full article

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Hello, all. Here is a sneak peak at my next piece. ☺ Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West! 🎉 This is the rough sketch for my underpainting. A preview video will be soon to follow. I hope you enjoy!

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Here is a curated list of dozens of books by Indigenous writers about residential schools curated by Winnipeg-based Cree author David A. Robertson (@DaveAlexRoberts on Twitter).

Here is the bare list, but be sure to check the link to read summaries, commentaries, and more links! General warning for the trauma and racism of residential schools, but these books cover most age groups, including children's books.

1. Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese 2. The Orange Shirt Story & Phyllis's Orange Shirt, both written by Phyllis Webstad, illustrated by Brock Nicol 3. Shi-shi-etko by Nicola I. Campbell, illustrated by Kim LaFave 4. Shin-chi's Canoe by Nicola I. Campbell, illustrated by Kim LaFave 5. My Name is Seepeetza by Shirley Sterling 6. Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga 7. Dear Canada, These Are My Words: The Residential School Diary of Violet Pesheens by Ruby Slipperjack 8. In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier 9. The Train by Jodie Callaghan, illustrated Georgia Lesley 10. Fatty Legs by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes 11. I Am Not A Number by Jenny Kay Dupuis & Kathy Kacer, illustrated by Gillian Newland 12. When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Julie Flett 13. A Stranger At Home by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes 14. Porcupines and China Dolls by Robert Arthur Alexie 15. The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline 16. When I Was Eight by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard 17. Stolen Words by Melanie Florence, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard 18. The Journey Forward by Richard Van Camp & Monique Gray Smith 19. Sugar Falls by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Scott B. Henderson 20. Not My Girl by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard 21. As Long as the Rivers Flow by Larry Loyie, with Constance Brissenden, illustrated by Heather Holmlund 22. Five Little Indians by Michelle Good 23. One Story, One Song by Richard Wagamese 24. The Red Files by Lisa Bird-Wilson 25. The Education of Augie Merasty by Joseph Auguste Merasty, with David Carpenter 26. Speaking Our Truth by Monique Gray Smith 27. They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars 28. I Lost My Talk by Rita Joe & I'm Finding My Talk by Rebecca Thomas, both illustrated by Pauline Young 29. 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Scott B. Henderson 30. Amik Loves School by Katherena Vermette, illustrated by Irene Kuziw 31. Up Ghost River by Edmund Metatawabin, with Alexandra Shimo 32. Broken Circle by Theodore Fontaine 33. In My Own Moccasins by Helen Knott 34. The Reason You Walk by Wab Kinew 35. Betty: The Helen Betty Osborne Story by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Scott B. Henderson 36. The Land Is Our Storybook series by Julie-Anne Andre & Mindy Willett

#history #tw racism #tw residential schools #writing #books #litblr #bookblr #indigenous resistance #indigenous history #indigenous people #canada #canadian history #first nations #leftblr #leftist #activism #resources

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BFCD Calendar: Celebrity Birthday List

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

MARCH: HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, SIS!!!

1: Alexis Fields, Lupita Nyong’o 2: Danielle Moné Truitt, Nathalie Emmanuel 3: Gloria Hendry, Meagan Tandy 4: Angela V. Shelton 6: Anna Maria Horsford, Birgundi Baker 9: Christiana Pitts 10: Ego Nwodim 11: Ajani Russell 13: Adina Porter 14: Tamara Tunie, Carol Speed, Elise Neal, Greta Onieogou 15: Aaron Rose Philip 16: Cynthia Bond, Sierra McClain, Ajiona Alexus 18: Vanessa L Williams, Queen Latifah, Ayisha Issa, Amanda Foster, Bonnie Mbuli, Christina Elmore 19: Alycia Pascual Pena 20: Bianca Lawson, Dominique Jackson, Erica Luttrell, Freema Ageyman, Vanessa Bell Calloway

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19) 21: Sonequa Martin Green 22: Kandyse Mcclure 23: Chaka Khan, Vanessa Morgan 25: Jeryl Prescott 26: Diana Ross 27: Mariah, Halle Bailey 28: Celai West, Chrystale Wilson 30: Gabrielle Byndloss 31: Erica Tazel, Andrea Bordeaux, Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele

APRIL (National Stress Awareness Month)

1: Cece Show, 2: Nikki Perkins, Amber Gray 3: Catherine Lough Haggquist, Sarah Jeffery, Young MA, 4: Lorraine Toussaint, Jill Scott, Khadi Don, Maya Angelou 6: Simona Brown, Lauren Ridloff 7: Billie Holiday, 8: Skai Jackson, Femi Taylor 9: Jazmine Sullivan, Bianca Belair, Kisha Knight Pulliam 10: Dana Heath, Jasika Nicole, April Weeden-Washington 11: Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Summer Walker 12: Imani Lewis, Retta, Suzzanne Douglas 13: Brittany Marie Batchelder, Marci T. House 14: Da Brat 15: Ester Dean, Kron Moore, Samira Wiley 16: Ebony Obsidian, Vallerie Rae Miller

Taurus (Apr 20-May 20) 21: Gugu Mbatha-Raw 24: Reagan Gomez Preston 25: Gina Torres, Leyna Bloom 26: Debra Wilson 27: Lizzo 28: Aleisha LaNaé Allen, Cheslie Kryst, Madge Sinclair 29: Shahadi Wright Joseph

MAY (Women's Healthcare Month)

1: Victoria Monet 2: Golda Rosheuvel 3: Meagan Tandy, Chinenye Ezeudu, Danielle Deadwyler, Genevieve Nnaji 5: Gabrielle Nevaeh Green 6: Gabourey Sidibe, Adrienne Warren, Bresha Webb 7: Devyn Tyler 11: Dominique Thorne 12: Vanessa Estelle Williams, Kim Fields 13: Pearl Thusi 14: Tamara Dobson 15: Anjelika Washington, Bahia Watson, Sommore, 16: Janet Jackson, Aleyse Shannon 17: Francis Callier, Rochelle Aytes, Cynda Williams 19: Grace Jones, Angel Theory

Gemini (May 21-Jun 20) 21: Da’Vine Joy Randolph 22: Naomi Campbell 24: Patti Labelle, 25: Ebonee Noel, Octavia Spencer, Zazie Beetz, Leslie Uggams, Aïssa Maïga 26: Pam Grier, Lauryn Hill, Madeleine Mantock, Marie Pierra Kakoma 27: Left Eye, 28: Megalyn Echikunwoke, Gladys Knight 29: Laverne Cox, Mel B, Ashleigh Morghan, Michole Briana White 30: Javicia Leslie, DeWanda Wise 31: Cupcakke, Normani

JUNE (HAPPY JUNETEENTH AND BLACK MUSIC MONTH!!! HAPPY PRIDE LADIES,GAYDIES & THEYDIES)

1: Shailyn Pierre-Dixon 2: Brandee Evans, Jadah Marie, Laura Kariuki 3: Assa Sylla, Elizabeth Adare, Josephine Baker 4: Bahni Turpin 5: Denisea Wilson 6: Alex Datcher 9: Logan Browning, Gloria Reuben 10: Faith Evans 12: Felecia M. Bell 13: Daniella Perkins 14: Marla Gibbs, Tamara Smart 15: Judy Pace, Ashley Nicole Black 16: Iantha Richardson 17: Venus Williams 18: Fatou Jobe 19: Phylicia Rashad, Alysia Rogers 20: Tika Sumpter

Cancer (June 21-July22) 22: DomiNque Perry 23: Brandi Rhodes, Britne Oldford 24: Solange, Candice Patton, Adele Oni, Dominique Tipper 25: Brenda Sykes 26: Antoinette Robertson 27: Anjela Lauren Smith, Chantel Riley

JULY (HAPPY DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH)

1: Storm Reid 3: Audra McDonald, Alyah Chanelle Scott 4: Edmonia Lewis 5: Ellen Bendu 6: Della Reese, Little Miss Flint, Tia Mowry 7: Cree Summer, Akira Golz 8: Riele Downs, Taja V. Simpson 10: Angel Haze 11: Lil’ Kim, Aida Osman, Annarah Cymone, Aerial Hull, 14: Alisha Wainwright, Angela Lewis, Geretta Geretta, Kelly Jo Minter 15: Shari Headley 17: Diahann Carroll, Amanda Warren, Asjha Cooper

Leo (July 23-Aug 22) 24: Brenda Crichlow, Herizen Guardiola 25: Iman, Jajube Mandiela 26: Grace Byers 27: Gabrielle Graham, Savannah Smith 29: Sweet LD, 30:Vivica A. Fox 31: Wunmi Mosaku, Bukamina Cebekhulu

AUGUST

1: Tempestt Bledsoe 2: Alvina August 3: Chandler Kinney, Jo Marie Payton 4: Eris Baker 5: Chip Fields, 6: Merrin Dungey, 7: Kheris Rogers, 8: Meagan Good, Kimberly Brooks 9: Whitney Houston, Angely Gaviria 11: Viola Davis, Sophie Okonedo 12: Imani Hakim, Yvette Nicole Brown 13: Dawnn Lewis, Deborah Ayorinde 14: Jackée Harry, Halle Berry, Marsai Martin, Aliyah Moulden 15: Christine Adams, Andrea Lewis 16: Angela Bassett 19: Sara Martins, Tracie Thoms 20: Ashley Nicole Williams 21: Loretta Devine, Kelis

Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22) 23: Angelique Noire, Clarissa Thibeaux 24: Ava Duvernay, Harriett D Foy 25: Ashley Winfrey, China Ann McClain 26: Keke Palmer 27: Chandra Wilson, Demetria McKinney 29: Kelly McCreary 30: Angel Coulby

SEPTEMBER

1: Zendaya Coleman, Skye Townsend, Bianca Brewton 3: Iza 4: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter, Sammie Ware 5: Clark Backo, Coco Rebecca Edogamhe, Kat Graham, Jade Payton 6: Anika Noni Rose, Daniele Gaither, Naomie Harris, Trina McGee 7: Afton Williamson 9: Camilla Beeput

10: Treshelle Edmond 11: Taraji P. Henson 12: Jennifer Hudson 13: Aisha Dee 14: Ololade "Lolly" Adefope 16: Olatokunbo Susan Olasobunmi Abeke "Toks" Olagundoye 17: Danielle Brooks 18: Aisha Tyler, Jada Pinkett Smith 19: Sanaa Lathan 20: Debbi Morgan, Enuka Okuma, Victoria Dillard 21: Jerrika Hinton

Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22) 22: Teyonah Parrish 23: Cush Jumbo, Janelle James, LisaRaye McCoy 24: Yetide Badaki 26: Serena Williams, Fola Evans-Akingbola 27 Beverly Osu 28: Vernee Watson-Johnson

OCTOBER

1: Hamamat Montia, Michaela Coel, Jurnee Smollett Bell, Priah Ferguson 2: Akira Akbar 3: Ayo Edebiri, Tessa Thompson 4: Dana Davis, Ella Balinska, Ambrosia Kelley 5: Heather Headley 7: Toni Braxton, Adriyan Rae, Amber Stevens West, Aweng Chuol, Grace Saif 10: Damaris Lewis, Enam Asiama 13: Tisha Campbell, Ashanti, Aude Legastelois 15: Bethany Brown 17: Sharon Leal, Angel Parker 18: Joy Bryant 19: Ciara Renée Harper 21: Nakia Burrise 22: Carmen Ejogo 23: Amandla Stenberg, Duckie Thot

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) 24: Monica Brown 25: Ciara 26: Florence Kasumba, Folake Olowofoyeku 29: Gabrielle Union 30: Charnele Brown, Eva Marcille, Nia Long 31: Letitia Wright

NOVEMBER

1: Zoë Soul 3: Antonia Thomas 4: Brittany Adebumola, Demene Hall 5: Dominique Thorne 6: Thandiwe Newton, Lisa Berry, Alix Lapri 7: Dara Renee 8: Alfre Woodard, Esther Rolle 9: Dorothy Dandridge 10: Eve Jeffers 11: Camille Hyde, Susan Kelechi Watson 13: Aisha Hinds, Monique Coleman, Whoopi 15: Rachel True, Yaya Dacosta, Gloria Foster 16: Lisa Bonet 19: Erika Alexander, Gabrielle Elyse, Susan Heyward

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) 22: Crystal Scales, Patra 24: Ifeoma Nwobu 25: Wakeema Hollis, 26: Tina Turner, Garcelle Beauvais, Camille McDonald 27: Robin Givens, 28: Angelica Ross S. Epatha Merkerson 29: Lovie Simone, Franchesca Ramsey 30: Kayden Grace Swan

DECEMBER

1: Janelle Monae, Zoe Kravitz 2: Lesley Ann Brandt, Celeste O’Connor 4: Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Nefessa Williams 5: Lauren London 6: Ashley Madekwe 7: Idara Victor 8: Nikki Minaj 10: Kiki Layne, Raven Symone 11: Chloe Coleman, Condola Rashad, Xosha Roquemore 12: Regina Hall, 16: Kiara Muhummad, Gretchen Palmer 18: Adelayo Adedayo 19: Cicely Tyson 21: Quinta Brunson, Michelle Hurd

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) 22: Alexis Floyd, BernNadette Stanis 23: Brooke & Bria Singleton, Ruby Barker 25: Bethany Antonia, CCH Pounder 27: AmandaMaryanna, Faithe Herman 28: Nichelle Nichols, 30: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Aesha Ash 31: Susan Wokoma, Donna Summer, Rosalind Cash, Denee Benton

Obviously this isn’t a comprehensive list and will be updated as more are remembered or learned. So, list will be updated as needed. Currently/Continually working on it.

JANUARY: WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR!

Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) 1: Josette Simon 2: Erica Hubbard, Renée Elise Goldsberry 3: Angelique Perrin, Nicole Beharie 4: Vanity, Jill Marie Jones, Miss Tina Lawson, Lenora Crichlow, Alexandra Grey, Coco Jones, Sindi Dlathu 5: Ms. Juicy Baby 6: Betty Gabriel, Jacqueline Moore, Tiffany Pollard, Armelia McQueen, Tanyell Waivers 7: Blue Ivy Carter, Ruth Negga, Sofia Wylie, Zora Neale Hurston, Zaraah Abrahams 8: Butterfly McQueen, Ryan Destiny, Cynthia Erivo 9: Amber Ruffin, Flo Milli, Anais Lee/Mirabel Lee,

10: Kathleen Bradley, Sisi Stringer, Teresa Graves 11: Adepero Oduye, Aja Naomi King, Amiyah Scott, Kim Coles, Mary J. Blige 12: Cynthia Addai Robinson, Erinn Westbrook, Issa Rae, Naya Rivera, Zabryna Guevara 13: Janet Hubert, Andy Allo, Shonda Rhimes 14: Adjoa Andoh, Vonetta McGee, Emayatzy Corinealdi 15: Regina King 16: Debbie Allen, Aaliyah, FKA Twigs, Sade 17: Eartha Kitt, Indya Moore, Michelle Obama, Ann Wolfe, Quen Blackwell 18: Ashleigh Murray, Estelle 19: Simone Missick

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) 20: Rukiya Bernard 21: Anastarzi Anaquway 22: Blesnya Minher, Dwan Smith 23: Lanei Chapman 24: Kenya Moore, Tatyana Ali 25: Ariana DeBose, Jenifer Lewis, Tati Gabrielle, Etta James, Willow Nightingale 26: Angela Davis, Anita Baker, Bessie Coleman, Ciera Payton, Desiree Burch, Sasha Banks, Zara Cully 27: Betty Adewole 28: Tyra Ferrell 31: Kerry Washington

FEBRUARY: HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH, SIS!!!

3: Ellen Thomas 6: Mame Anna Diop, Heir of Glee (Phillicia Deanell) 7: Essence Atkins, Kirby Howell Baptiste 8: Quintessa, 9: Alice Walker, Camille Winbush 10: Yara Shahidi, Uzo Aduba 11: Kelly Rowland, Brandy 12: Latrice Royale 14: Danai Gurira, Aniela Gumbs 15: Amber Riley, Lynn Whitfield, Meg Thee Stallion, Zuri Reed 16: Hailey Kilgore 18: Emelia Burns, Genelle Williams, Toni Morrison

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) 19: Caroline Chikezie, Angela Meryl, Ariel Alexandria Davis 20: Rihanna 21: Aunjanue Ellis, Ann Ogbomo 22: Genneya Walton 23: Niecy Nash 24: Kasi Lemmons, Tawny Newsome, Dede Lovelace 25: Geffri Maya 28: Rae Dawn Chong, Tasha & Sidra Smith 29: Augusta Savage

#Black Actresses and Female Entertainers Masterlist #BFCD Birthdays Masterlist #Happy Birthday #BFCD Calendar #Birthdays #Calendars #celebrity birthdays #BFCD Masterlist #Pink Aesthetic #January - December #January 1 #December 31 #Black Women in Entertainment #holidays and observances #Nesha Photosets

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Ranking the books I read in August

rip I literally did not read a single book in July

also I reached my 100 book goal for the year, hooray!

1. Trust Exercise - Susan Choi

jsdksdkfh I don’t even know what to say about this book except that it absolutely fried my brain. I finished it one night at 10pm and stayed up until 4am reading articles about it and thinking about it. I love a good unreliable narrator. This book has such unreliable narrators that there are legit debates about what even happened in the book and what was made up and that, dear reader, is my shit. It’s also a very intense book that made me feel a lot of icky feelings. Going through Goodreads it seems like everyone either hates it or loves it.

2. She Who Became The Sun - Shelley Parker - Chan

I feel like this book crept up on me. It took like maybe 100 pages for me to really get into it but once I was in I was IN. And I was constantly thinking about it. The writing was excellent, the exploration of gender was great, the battle scenes were fun, there was a lot of angst, what more could I ask for? It made me miss Baru and made me remember I need to finish the Poppy War series!

3. My Education - Susan Choi

This fucking book. 10 pages from the end I would have put this as my number one. if you’re reading this you may think of me as someone who reads sapphic SFF but my other interest is books such as those written by Elena Ferrante and Margaret Atwood where you follow a woman and her inner thoughts as she goes about her life. And you get a real sense of who she is with a focus on her relationships. And she is often not extremely moral or perfect and you see her inner workings. Ok CLEARLY I am terrible at describing this genre but I know it when I see it and this book has it! Plus it is sapphic so I was all in. But I did not like the ending and I feel it ruined the rest of it. If anyone has finished it and wants to talk about the ending pls dm me, or if you know other books like this and want to reccomend them.

4. The Witch’s Heart - Genevieve Gornichec

This book had me from the very first pages. I love Norse Mythology and I LOVE retellings where you can tell the author is embellishing and changing but in a way that would make sense and would be logical if it really had happened. And then the book is not only the story of what happened, but also an analysis of how stories and narrative can be shaped. It really reminded me of Circe. I think there are a lot of retellings but there is a certain something that an author has to have for it to be good and I think this one had it. Plus it’s sapphic so points for that.

5.Honey Girl - Morgan Rogers

The writing in Honey Girl really is something else. It is so tender and calming. Which made up for the fact that Grace has a degree in Astronomy when she should have one in Astrophysics. This is a weird pet peeve of mine but like...cmon...if you want to work in astronomy you should be doing Astrophysics...also who uses umbrellas in Portland? no one!

6. Six Tryst Venom - Penelope Douglas

This was just a very spicy wlw enemies to lovers book. There’s nothing more to say.

7. Surfacing - Margaret Atwood

I am so close to having read every novel Atwood has written. This one has just been sitting on my shelf for four years. I finally finished it and...it’s good. I mean I love her writing. Every time I don’t think I’ll like one of her stories I end up being sucked in anyway. But I wouldn’t say this is my favorite Atwood book.

8. The Chosen and the Beautiful - Nghi Vo

I’m sorry but I must speak my truth. I was HIGHLY anticipating this book and it didn’t do it for me. The writing was beautiful and there were some parts I loved. But on the whole I was kinda bored. Maybe it’s because it’s been awhile since I’ve ready Gatsby.

9. Iron & Velvet (paranormal investigator #1) - Alexis Hall

This was simply a funny and enjoyable book about a paranormal investigator and her vampire girlfriend solving a crime.

10. The Good Luck Girls - Charlotte Nicole Davis

I liked this book! I just didn’t love it, or think about it after I finished. It’s also one of those books that ends on sort of a cliffhanger and you have to read the next one to figure out what happens. This kinda annoys me. It makes me think of Malice or Crier’s war, both of which I think could have been made into one longer book (ok maybe not malice but def criers war) but you can make more money by cutting off the story in the middle and ending it on a cliffhanger so readers will want to immediately buy the next one. Which kinda annoys me.

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