K. Kelly McElroy

There is an obviously serious issue in the Black community in the United States of America. Despite strides in education and even income, to some degree, the Black community seems to be on a downward slide as immigrants gain economic and social clout. The singular reason for this scenario is a complete lack of unity within the Black community. The divisiveness is fostered by outside interests that are allowed to negatively influence the Black community. The allowance of these meddling negative influences within the Black community. This MUST be stopped before it's too late The formation of a National Black Council (NBC) is imperative It will be the greatest institution in Black American history. This will be because it will be the only $100 million Black national organization that will be totally Black funded and operated. After a few short years, the NBC will be a billion dollar institution.

Visionaries celebrates the socially and culturally relevant accomplishments of members of the community whose insightful work creates a positive impact on the greater society-at-large.

Celebrating 50 - The Legacy of the Muntu Poets of Cleveland, accounts the meteoric rebirth of the Original Muntu Poets - the fruits of the seed of a poetry workshop formed by the noted master poets Russell Atkins and Norman Jordan. The story of this inspirational legacy is the theme of this book.

Larchmere Arts, in Cleveland, Ohio has been a fixture in the spoken word and cultural community at-large. It has served to incubate the spoken word art form and has served as a platform for a great many poets and spoken word artists. The artists reflected on this album have all performed at, or benefitted from the presence of, Larchmere Arts. Vince Robinson, a leading cultural advocate and the majority owner of Larchmere Arts has paved the way for many new artists and has helped establish the rebirth of many poets, not least of which has been the rebirth of Cleveland's Muntu Poets. M. A. Shaheed, an original Muntu Poet, has been a leading beacon of the Muntu Poets. Shaheed has also been instrumental in a great wave of recognition that has been deservedly poured upon the founder of the Muntu Poets, and his mentor, Russell Atkins. B Real, Danielle Dixon, and VitaGold have all established a name for themselves and can thank cultural havens like Larchmere Arts for their development. K Kelly, the Co-CEO of Uptown Media Joint Ventures, is a "newbie" to the spoken word genre and certainly is surrounded by much inspiration Long live Larchmere Arts

Modern Jazz Classics is intended to provide the reader an in-depth, yet concise, purview into the musical life of significant contributors to the modern jazz era. Certainly not every artist or composition is reflected in this highly discriminating book. What is displayed is considered to be the "best of the best" of the incomparable era of modern jazz. "Modern Jazz Classics, by jazz collector and historian K Kelly McElroy, is an essential book for anyone who wants a quick and knowledgeable reference to find the 'best of the best' of modern jazz artists and compositions. Amazingly concise and thorough at the same time, Modern Jazz Classics is a wonderful addition to the library for those newly initiated to modern jazz and the jazz buffs alike." C. E. Shy aka Mutawaf Shaheed Former bassist with Albert AylerMaster Poet and Orginal Member of theMuntu Poets of Cleveland

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