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BOOK: Don't Let Them Bury My Stor

108-Year-Old Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Viola Ford Fletcher Turns to Literary Activism Making History as Oldest Woman in World to Publish Memoir

NEW YORK, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- Mocha Media Inc is honored to announce the publication of "DON'T LET THEM BURY MY STORY, The Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre In Her Own Words" (Hardcover; On Sale: May 30, 2023; $29.99; ISBN: 978-1737168409) by Viola Ford Fletcher with her grandson Ike Howard on the 102nd Anniversary of the event that caused the single worst incident of racial violence in the history of the United States.
Classic Easyriders Issue 555 - December 2021

Classic Easyriders magazine is back in time for the 2021 Holidays

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- GIT Corp., a publishing company out of New York, today announced the on sale date for the first issue of the new Classic Easyriders magazine and an exciting free David Mann premium. America's classic vision of righteous rides and rowdy rallies returns on December 7th.
Impolite Boys - Movie Poster

New Indie Film, ‘Impolite Boys,’ a slice of life dark comedy set in New York, now available to stream

NEW YORK, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- "Impolite Boys," a dark comedy film that depicts the life of Peter and John, two unbearable young boys who struggle as they can to survive the adversities of New York life, is now available on Apple TV, VUDU, Google Play and Amazon. "Impolite Boys," written, produced, and directed by Hamado Ouedraogo, is punctuated with provocative gags, intrigues, a fascinating hypocrisy and jealousy of a stepmother.
Siège D'Amour Love Chair

Museum of Sex, NYC Highligts New Acquisitions on View for Fall 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- The Museum of Sex, NYC is proud to announce that as of September 1, 2021, Zoya Cherkassky's drawing "Untitled" from her "Women Who Work" series and Louis Soubrier's Siège D'Amour Love Chair will be on view in the second floor exhibition "Artifact [xxx]: Selections from Secret Collections." The Museum recently acquired the chair from M S Rau LLC, New Orleans and the drawing from Fort Gansevoort Gallery, NYC for the permanent collection.
Vanessa Williams. Credit Gilles Toucas

Entertainer Vanessa Williams Spotlights New American Founding Figure Slave Heroine with Foreword in Book, ‘Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution’

NEW YORK, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- Multi-award-winning entertainer Vanessa Williams has penned a moving book foreword that shines the spotlight on an amazing tale of spying and slavery during the Revolutionary War while unveiling an unlikely heroine. "Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth" by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks, is published by Lyons Press.
Delta Tango Trilogy Book 2 by Christopher LaGrone

‘Human Dimension’ intensifies in Delta Tango Trilogy Book 2 by Christopher LaGrone

NEW YORK, N.Y. /NEW YOIRK NETWIRE/ -- Border Patrol Agent-to-be Layne Sheppard has met the girl of his dreams as The Delta Tango Trilogy continues with Book Two: "Felina's Spell" (ISBN: 978-1631955457), released by Morgan James Publishing and available in stores and online now.
RJD2 - From Samples to Songs

Music sampling innovator RJD2 and online music school Soundfly team up to release transformative new course on sampling and arranging

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Instrumental hip-hop producer RJD2 has launched his first online course, made in partnership with music education platform Soundfly. This in-depth course guides students through RJD2's unique approach to chopping and flipping records, and how he arranges samples into fully realized songs.
All I Need is a Ball - Paloma Pujol

CortoCircuito Virtual Cinema 2020 Presents Short Films from Spain, Latin America

NEW YORK, N.Y. / NEW YORK NETWIRE / -- The 17th edition of CortoCircuito New York and the 6th edition of Cali open their virtual screening room CortoCircuito: Home Edition November 10-13, 2020, presenting award-winning short films from international festivals and continuing its mission of promoting emerging talent from the regions it represents.
Musician Joe Iadanza

Songwriter, Joe Iadanza Brings 1970s-inspired Aesthetic to the Southeast on Tour March 19-26, 2020

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- In support of his latest album, "COMMON MAN," Long Island-based singer/songwriter Joe Iadanza will embark on his first tour of the southeastern United States in over ten years.
Classical Pianist Dr. Bong-A Jung

JH ARTS CORP. Presents South Korean Pianist Dr. Bong-A Jung Debut Recital at Weill Recital Hall – Carnegie Hall

NEW YORK, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- JH ARTS CORP. announces that Dr. Bong-A Jung, 1st prize winner at the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Competition and recipient of the Olga Gagliardi Getto Award, is making her Carnegie Hall debut as a solo recitalist on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 8 p.m. The grand pianist has appeared previously at Carnegie Hall but as a chamber musician.
Les Boites Noires - A play by PapaJean

‘Les Boites Noires’ is striking new play about the life of a Haitian family in the Big Apple – debuts at NY Theatre Festival

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /NEW YORK NETWIRE/ -- Papa Jean is an actor, writer, playwright, and content creator from New York City. He has a distinctive cultural background with a strong focus on portraying the voice of the Haitian community. Inspired by his family descent, he recently created a poignant new play, which ties into his background and the life of immigrants in this day and age.
JaffaCares Safety Sunday @ Spring Creek Towers

JaffaCares Safety Sunday 2019 at Spring Creek Towers NYC Aims to Break Social Barriers, Provide Safety Content, Entertainment

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Jack Jaffa & Associates is partnering with Spring Creek Towers Department of Public Safety, the NYPD's 75th precinct, the FDNY Fire Prevention Bureau and prominent elected officials to bring safety awareness to the 15,000 residents of Starrett City on Sunday, August 4, 2019
actress Yubo Fernandez

Latina Actress-Activist Yubo Fernandez Exposes Mental Health and Defeats Hidden Abuse in The Industry, Off Broadway This Summer

MANHATTAN, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Yubo Fernandez was a sponsored child from the Dominican Republic by a U.S. school; now she's an awarded actress, producer, director, activist and entrepreneur, presenting her third play in Off Broadway NYC. "Late for Martinis" is part of the Summer Play Celebration at the Manhattan Repertory Theater this July 18, 20 and 21, 2019 in Manhattan.
Joe Iadanza - COMMON MAN

Joe Iadanza’s latest album ‘Common Man’ brings beloved 1970s singer-songwriter aesthetic into the 21st century

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- After a 6-year hiatus, Long Island-based singer/songwriter Joe Iadanza announced his return with the release of a 1970's inspired folk-rock love letter titled, "Common Man." Joe Iadanza is hitting the road this summer to support "Common Man," including two full-band album-release shows.
Liz Thomas

Live in NY: ‘Melania: The Cyberwoman’ – The First Sketch Show inspired by the First Lady

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- The Dominican born actress Liz Thomas, is the first woman to write and star in a Sketch Show inspired by the First Lady Melania Trump. The Show is called "Melania: The Cyberwoman." The Show is directed by Kim Parker. Other cast members are Seneca Lawrence and Zack Gafin.
By Name Cafe NYC

SOHO Gallery Cafe, BY NAME, to Create Inclusive, Welcoming Community for NYC, International Artists

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- A new art-inspired cafe is taking residence in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. By Name, a multi-purpose space located at 324 Bowery, is opening on June 5, 2019 with the goal of creating a contemporary art space for the community of local and international emerging artists contributing to the vibrancy of New York and beyond.
South Bronx Culture Trail Festival 2019: retroACTIVO

Celebrating Culture in Annual South Bronx Culture Trail Festival 2019: retroACTIVO

BRONX, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education, and Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr., are proud to present the South Bronx Culture Trail Festival 2019: retroACTIVO. The festival will last from May 24 to June 29, and will include multiple family-friendly events throughout the South Bronx, presented in partnership with community-based organizations, art institutions, health providers, and city agencies.
Ellishiva Cinnamon and The Sixth Element

Nirmala Narine’s Young Adult Historical Fantasy Novel with Diverse Characters, Lays the Foundation for New Crop of Environmentalists

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- Vanadala Publishing, a division of NNGL, announces the publication of "Ellishiva Cinnamon and The Sixth Element" (ISBN: 978-0996207126, paperback), a novel of environmental stewardship, by best-selling author, social responsible entrepreneur, humanitarian and global lifestyle television host, Nirmala Narine.
XVALA Pepe Meme

American Artist XVALA ‘Defaces’ Banksy Steve Jobs Mural to Make a Point in MEME PARTY

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., /New York Netwire/ -- American artist XVALA will open his MEME PARTY campaign with an extreme modification of Banksy's mural painting of Steve Jobs in Calais, France, known as "The Son of a Migrant from Syria". XVALA will unveil his work at an event on April 27, 2019 in the Bowery. All pieces in the campaign make use of a variety of politically-charged and often controversial memes.
Coaches of the Year 2019

East Coast Top Track Stars Head to 2019 Finals of 45th Anniversary Colgate Women’s Games

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- From an initial field of thousands of girls and young women from all over the East Coast, some 226 top point-scorers in divisions from elementary school-through-college-and-beyond, have earned their way to the finals of the 45th Anniversary Colgate Women's Games (Jan. 20, 2019 - Pratt Institute). Persevering through four preliminary meets and a semi-final, athletes in every age division have emerged as some of the country's finest athletic talent. (VIDEO)

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