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Spread Love: X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation

Listen up folks, you have until February 18 to catch X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation at the Theatre at St. Clement’s. This magnificent show vividly brings to life the assassination of the late great Malcolm X. We…

Faces of Hope – The Recap

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) It is written all over their faces. Not just the pain but also the perseverance. Not just the tragedy but also the triumph. It is all there for the world to see. What doesn’t kill…

Faces of Hope

Save The Date: Faces of Hope @ Le Chéile – September 8th

After a successful Kickstarter campaign funds for the amount needed to mount the exhibition and self-publish the accompanying book was raised in July 2012. The photo exhibition features the work of up-and-coming photographer Jay Franco; who made a name…

Kickstarter Spotlight: Faces of Hope Update

The photographic exhibit Faces of Hope is a series of stark and searing portraits of people that have survived and eventually thrived over tragic circumstances. The man behind the lens is none other than the super talented Jay Franco.…

Kickstarter Spotlight: Faces of Hope

Faces of Hope is a Photography exhibition and book about the power of the Human Spirit. Inspired by individuals who have been faced with illness, physical or sexual abuse, and discrimination, photographer Jay Franco, curator Roger Reeves and writers…

Uptown Gem – The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Center

Words by Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Jay Franco (@_jayfranco) Video by Amanda Hiciano (AIKI5IFTY5IVE) Malcolm X changed my life. The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley literally put the Black in Led Black. The book which has…