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Happy Halloween from Author Ananda Leeke & news about the launch of her 11/1 online book party launch

Happy Halloween! If you are seeking a treat, join me on November 1 for the launch of my online book party that celebrates my new book, That Which Awakens Me: A Creative Woman’s Poetic Memoir of Self-Discovery. See the book cover below. Please leave a comment about the book cover in the comment section.

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Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on October 31, 2009 at 8:52pm — No Comments

BZB’s 19th Annual Holiday Gift and Art Show

For Immediate Release Contact: Ms. Juanita Britton 202-610-4188 www.bzbinternational.com BZB’s 19th Annual Holiday Gift and Art Show

( Washington , DC ) – October 20,2009 - Over 75 local retailers will join together to present fine jewelry; designer & ethnic fashions; eclectic gifts and ho… Continue

Added by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on October 20, 2009 at 9:21am — No Comments

Milton 510 Presents "Welcome to My Global Hood"

“Welcome To My Global Hood” What is Environmental Justice? Arts Change - Artist in Residency 2009 Richmond, CA What is environmental justice? What is fine Art? How do these two things work together to empower, youth, community and the world abroad? Eye believe fine art is a singular… Continue

Added by MILTON 510 on August 16, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

Re-Opening Celebration of Eastern Market

Greetings, I would like to inform you that I did pass through and stayed for a while at the Re-Opening of Eastern Market that took place today. I did not make the ribbon cutting ceremony that took place yesterday. I am sadden by the eviction of the owners and workers of the Market 5 Gallery. Despite that, I think the celebration that took place today was awesome and there were a wide variety of musicians and other entertainers. Some of the regular vendors that were orginally there before the e… Continue

Added by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on June 27, 2009 at 7:17pm — No Comments

More Great News About My New Book - Sneak Preview of Book Cover Summary

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on May 31, 2009 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Juneteenth Celebration

For Immediate Release Contact: Chuck Hicks at 202-421-8608 or mrblackhistory@yahoo.com Juneteenth Celebration Hosted by the Special Collections Division of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, in conjunction with the African-American Civil War Museum, the DC Black History Celebration Committee, and the D.C. Office of Aging (Washington, DC) - May 11, 2009 - Juneteenth Celebration Hosted by the Special Collections Division of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, in conjunction w… Continue

Added by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on May 16, 2009 at 7:11pm — No Comments

Dance Africa, DC 2009

Dance Africa, DC 2009 DC's 22nd annual festival celebrates the dance and music of the African Diaspora while honoring traditional heritage and its transformation into contemporary forms. The vitality and richness of African culture is experienced through dance, music, visual arts, food, clothing and crafts. Through master classes, outreach to school children, a performance series and an African Marketplace, DanceAfrica, DC promotes a greater understanding of African culture and illuminates its… Continue

Added by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on May 16, 2009 at 7:07pm — No Comments

June is Art and Music Month

For Immediate Release Contact: Afrika Abney at afrikamaabney@yahoo.com June is Art and Music Month

June is Art and Music Month and is a celebration highlighting the valuable work produced by independent and professional artists of all sorts. Held annually in June, Art and Mus… Continue

Added by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney on May 16, 2009 at 7:06pm — No Comments

I Inspire me

Is that cocky? I hope it isn't because I do not wish to be cocky or conceited. I get so caught up in the daily grind of "I have to do this, I gotta do that, I forgot to do that" it can be really draining and discouraging at times. Especially, when you don't see immediate results. I really appreciate when I have time to sit (or make time rather) and look at my past creations before the race is off and running again. I just took time to look at some photos I took last year. I love them! I can tell… Continue

Added by kimberly on March 15, 2009 at 1:48pm — No Comments

BAP Living Radio Celebrates Women's History Month on March 15, 22, & 29 with Black Women Artists, Curators, Gallery Owners, and Arts Administrators

Ethiopia Awakening (1914) by Sistalove Artist/Poet Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller http://www.prlog.org/10191861-bap-livin… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on March 3, 2009 at 8:05am — No Comments

For African American Art Lovers - Free Conference - April 16-18 @ Howard University - 20th ANNUAL JAMES A. PORTER COLLOQUIUM ON AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

Click here for FREE registration: http://portercolloquium.org/colloquium/2009/register. I already registered. Don't delay! NOTE: Blog text copied from… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 19, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

Celebrating Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts @ Howard Univ. Hospital - the place where I share my gifts as an artist-in-residence

Today I am celebrating Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts - http://www.smithfarm.com. I have been working as an artist-in-residence for Smith Farm since 2001. Click here to learn about the program:… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 18, 2009 at 10:58am — No Comments

Happy Love Day Every Day! How did you celebrate February 14th? What does love look like in your life?

Fortune Cookie Collage # 2 by Ananda Leeke

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Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 15, 2009 at 11:12pm — No Comments

At A Crossroads - poetry inspired by Fem 2.0 conference & African American female artist/poet Meta Vaux Warwick Fuller

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Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on February 10, 2009 at 9:06pm — No Comments

Author/Artist Ananda Leeke's Poetical and Photo Reflections on Her Inauguration Day Experience in DC

Leeke and Eng Family represent our ancestors and family members at the Inauguration on the National Mall - My sister Syl Eng (very cool black and red hat) and Lu Eng Leeke (standing in back), me, and my brother Mark (with his Dallas Cowboys hat) Photo Credit: A Fellow American… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on January 21, 2009 at 9:13pm — No Comments

Honoring Dr. King with Service in 2009 - What are your plans?

Blessings All, Today is the 80th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a committed and complex America man who shared his gifts as a clergyman, activist, civil rights leader, and writer with the world. When I think of Dr. King, one word comes to mind - SERVICE. The way he lived… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on January 15, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Artist Milton Bowens Will Be Featured on 1.11.09 Episode of Go Green Sangha Radio - "Art Every Day, Cultural Creatives, and Innerpreneurs."

Exhibition Notice for Artist Milton Bowen's Artwork

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Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on January 6, 2009 at 10:36pm — No Comments

Artist/Author Ananda Leeke's Favorite Wisdom Thoughts for Her 2009 Creative Process

Love Mentalism: Be Love, Love Light (No pun intended!) by Ananda Leeke Acrylic painting - 2005 The painting reflects what happens in Ananda's body when she surrenders to the divine flow of creative energy and allows it to move freely through her seven chakras (energy centers… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on January 1, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Jumpstart January by tuning into 3 episodes of BAP Living Radio - January 4, 8, and 28

Tune into the January 4th episode of BAP Living Radio at 7:00 pm EST for a discussion on "Soulful Living: Wisdom on How to Live Your Best Life in 2009." Dr. Anita Davis DeFoe, an author and entrepreneur, will be interviewed about her book, A Woman's Guide to Soulful Living. For more information, visit www.dranitadavisdefoe.com/home.html. Click here to listen to the show: www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598. Mark your calendars for two special… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 31, 2008 at 2:20pm — No Comments

Groovy News - My Favorite Sista Curator Thelma Golden is featured in The Nation

Groovy News! I just learned that the December 29th issue of The Nation features an article about one of my all-time favorite curators, Thelma Golden. It is entitled "Back Talk: Thelma Golden." Christine Smallwood wrote the article and gave Golden an opportunity to share her views as the… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 13, 2008 at 5:57pm — No Comments