The Production Has Influenced and Inspired Hundreds of Men, Women and
Children; and Is Expected to Impact Even More with Its Atlanta Debut

Talitha Anyabwelé and BGS Productions, Inc. will present Black Girl Speaks in Atlanta on January 12th.

For one night only, Atlanta audience members will be entertained and enlightened
by stellar performances and a myriad of characters interpreting the
message through monologues, spoken word, song and dance. Black Girl
Speaks delivers a series of powerful monologues and spoken word told
through the eyes and spirit of a black woman. The Southwest Arts Center
(915 New Hope Rd. SW) will host the popular original production, which has
received rave reviews from performing art enthusiasts, educators and the
general public. Talitha Anyabwelé, a native of Atlanta, is the
playwright, producer, and actress. She is excited about the growth of
Black Girl Speaks and the impact it has, “I’m grateful to be used as a
vessel to continue the legacy of sharing our oral history. Black Girl
Speaks has become a great movement of empowerment for our community
because it’s rooted in the strength of our heritage.” Black Girl Speaks
is on Saturday, January 12th, 2013 at 7pm. Tickets are on sale at
www.blackgirlspeaks.com. The show is open to the public. All ages are
welcome. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Group rates are
also available at $25 for groups of 10 or more. Fulton County Employees
also get discounted tickets at $25.

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Ingrid Chavez Interview by GrownFolksMusic

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GFM recently interviewed Macon GA based artist Eazy where we discuss his upcoming project The Raptism (due out July 16th, 2010), his approach to his art, and the state of the music industry.

Eazy Interview by GrownFolksMusic

New track available as a free download from Eazy, from the forthcoming project The Raptism. (more…)