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November 13th, 2025
THE LEAVES OF NOVEMBER by Kathryn Gahl. Leaves become dancers.
November 13th, 2025
Granville ‘Sonny’ Van Dusenis an American stage, screen, and voice actor who portrayed Race Bannon in the 1986 television series The New Adventures of Jonny Quest,
Van Dusen portrayed the 16th president of the United States for 25 years in the one-man play, The Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln. His 1992 performance in Wausau, Wisconsin, aired by Wisconsin Public Television and part of its archives, drew a standing ovation and his depiction of Lincoln is regarded among his best work stage acting.
He has appeared in over 200 films and tv shows and has done over 1000 voice overs for commercials. He lives half the year in DeSoto
November, 2025
This is a spirited conversation with author Dr. Ashley D Farmer on her newly released book Queen Mother, Black Nationalism, Reparations, and The Untold Story of Audley Moore. It is an inspiring read and a thought provoking study of a life lived with purpose, critical thinking and love. Take time to learn what has been kept from too many of us.
Ashley Farmer is an award – winning writer, researcher, and cultural analyst who explores Black History and its implications today. Her ideas and insights have appeared in Harpers Bazaar, NPR, The Washington Post and Teen Vogue. She is an associate professor at the University of Texas – Austin. Her first book: Remaking Black Power: How Black Women transformed an Era was shortlisted for numerous prizes.
