Birth of a Classic – Native Son by Richard Wright
On March 1, 1940, Richard Wright’s (September 4, 1908 – November 28, 1960) Native Son was released to critical acclaim. Now, 80 years later it is still one of the […
Eddy Wiggins – The Lost Historian
Recently a friend introduced me to an incredible book. Printed in French, and unknown to many, “Eddy Wiggins: Le Noir et Le Blanc”, is a loving tribute to a man [&helli
The World Today is a Mess
Little Donna Hightower – Citizen of the World Donna Hightower in Paris circa the 1950's- photo by Eddy Wiggins Donna Lubertha Hightower also known as “Little Donna Hightowe
Lieutenant from the Talented Tenth
The Negro race, like all races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men. The problem of education, then, among Negroes must first of all deal with the Talented […]
FROM HEROES TO HANGED MEN: African-American Soldiers in WWI (Part 1 of 2)
When the United States entered World War I, African Americans saw it as a chance to serve their country. It was also an opportunity to show a segregated America, they […]
African Canadians: The Forgotten Heroes of WWI
Whenever I’m in Canada it’s not unusual to hear some from the States, say they are visiting from America. Some Canadians are quick to remind us: “This is America.” The [&he
A Haven from Hatred
During WWI African Americans and African Canadians wanted to serve their Countries but found racism a barrier to entry. After fighting their way in, they fought valiantly on the ba
Host A Screening of Paris Noir African Americans in Paris and Raise Money for your Organization
Host A Screening of African Americans in Paris It’s been 100 years since jazz burst onto the French cultural scene, marched in by the 369th Harlem Infantry Regiment during Wo
Ma Belle Vie à Paris – My Beautiful Life in Paris
Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco, but I left mine in Paris. While we all sit in quarantine to keep ourselves and others safe, I am in San […]
Le Prince Noir de Paris – The Black Prince of Paris
When you meet Joseph Langley, the first thing that captures you is his smile. He is a man filled with so much joy it fuels his many talents. When he […]
Shelley Bradford-bell
At the age of six, living in Chicago, Illinois, I saw Paris and San Francisco for the first time between the pages of my World Book Encyclopedias. That began my love affair with books and magazines. It also led me to declare that when I grew up I would live in San Francisco and Paris. While most of us never get to achieve our childhood dreams, I have been able to do so. I've lived in San Francisco since 1984 and got my first apartment in Paris in 2001. For nearly 18 years I have traveled between my two favorite cities on earth, while I enjoy a life of writing, coaching, and speaking. Life for me is a banquet and I am savoring every moment!