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        <title><![CDATA[Call for Artists: Mixed Mediums]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art I am on a campaign to request that galleries, museums, art centers, etc. answer what good journalists always do: who, what, where. when and why.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA["Harlembound"  Claudia Hayden Featuring DANIEL CARLTON]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Daniel Carlton Storyteller'sthe sun,moon, rain Creation story intro and ...]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA["The Art World" : Lottery or One-Armed Bandit!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art I thought I could be an artist anywhere!  And I could, but not a well-known one.]]></description>
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        <pubDate> <![CDATA[Wed, 31 Dec 1969 22:00:00 -0700]]></pubDate>

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        <title><![CDATA["The Art World" : Lottery or One-Armed Bandit!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art I thought I could be an artist anywhere!  And I could, but not a well-known one.]]></description>
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        <pubDate> <![CDATA[Wed, 31 Dec 1969 22:00:00 -0700]]></pubDate>

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        <title><![CDATA[Bottle Tree Fabric- Whimsical Elegance!!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics In Southern Black Folklore, the bottle tree was a means of protecting the home by trapping evil spirits within the colorful bottles. Though scarce today, bottle trees are still created for their artistic appeal.I love getting inspiration from rich history and tradition. The bottle trees are beautiful and magical. This fabric has a special "sneaky" floral appeal- which adds to it's unique and whimsical elegance. NOW AVAILABLE!
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        <title><![CDATA[Powerful Middle Passage a Toile Fabric-- Just Released!!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics This fabric is a theme dedicated to the African American Middle Passage from African to America. It's the colors are selected to represent the sowing of the growth of the people--in spite of slavery and discrimination. Middle Passage a Fabric, by Kweli Kitwana&nbsp;is AVAILABLE. This fabric would make a beautiful adition to any fabric collectors collection. It can be stretched on a canvas, framed or use in home decor or unique fashion. If you would like to see this in other colors please let me know.It was a truly powerful and spiritual journey creating this fabric. I am truly blessed to have had&nbsp;this creative outlet.&nbsp; Design details to right.visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Powerful Middle Passage a Toile Fabric-- Just Released!!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics This fabric is a theme dedicated to the African American Middle Passage from African to America. It's the colors are selected to represent the sowing of the growth of the people--in spite of slavery and discrimination. Middle Passage a Fabric, by Kweli Kitwana&nbsp;is AVAILABLE. This fabric would make a beautiful adition to any fabric collectors collection. It can be stretched on a canvas, framed or use in home decor or unique fashion. If you would like to see this in other colors please let me know.It was a truly powerful and spiritual journey creating this fabric. I am truly blessed to have had&nbsp;this creative outlet.&nbsp; Design details to right.visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[African American Fabrics: Heart to Heart Fabrics]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics Now AVAILABLE a Heart 2 Heart Series inspired by Mexican spirit. I know, it’s not African American…but, all the same it’s full of “soul.&#160;&#160;   visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[African American Fabrics: Mixed Media and Women's History]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics I am hosting two artist collaborations this month. One is a Black Hair KRaZy Challenge, posted in my previous blog post; and, other is a mixed media postcard-celebrating woman by working with vintage photos of women. I am finding that these challenges are an excellent venue for trying out new techniques and meeting people. 

Attached is a work in progress, "sweaty woman", featuring a nude women sitting on a plastic cover chair. I love this photo--talk about a great subject. I was floored and flood of thoughts &nbsp;just from looking at this photo.&nbsp; The collage of letter at the top states, “Momma’s couch always made me sweaty"; while the note below features a breakup letter to "June Bug".

Also attached, is another work in progress. More about this one later...
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        <title><![CDATA[African American Fabrics: 19th Century Dolls]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics I've been busy working on a few dolls lately. Mainly, to find more creative ways to use my African American Fabrics. These dolls make for an excellent source of inspiration, while helping me to continue to think through design scale.&nbsp; 


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Feed Sack Design 
Slavery Toilevisit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[African American Fabrics: Black Hair Art Challenge]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics &nbsp;&nbsp;UPDATE: WE HAVE EIGHT PEOPLE PARTICIPATING. WATCH THIS POST FOR RESULTS.ART  CHALLENGE!! Ok, I found these samples of Black Hair Products, and I was  like...dang...what??!!! Then, I felt I couldn't just leave these in the  shop...soooo I bought them. I felt I had just bought a piece of history.  NOW WHAT??!!! 
Why not "sponsor" a BLACK HAIR ART CHALLENGE ?!! Here's the plan--If you want to have a "sample" (which...  would include on pack of each product, box and company info) I will  send it to you. You will take these and incorporate them into a  multi-media art work. DEADLINE: April 30th. We will post the results on  FaceBook and this blog. ARE YOU IN??? BTW...these samples have the product in the package  still.Please pass the word. visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Harlem Fine Arts Show 2011 2-25 to 2-27]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com Harlem Fine Arts Show 2011 The Riverside Church Fine Arts Exhibition, South Assembly Hall February 25th thru 27th Schedule of Events &#038; Ticket Info For HFAS's List of Featured Exhibitors &#38; Artists. The Harlem Fine Arts Show a great idea for exposing children to art and culture as well as celebrate Black History Month. It [...]]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Philadelphia, Art, Culture & History on display!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com According to an article by the Philly Inquirer website there are more than 3,000 murals in in the city. They have been created to show pride in the city and the history of the country in many neighborhoods. The creation of these works has been a concerted effort for the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts [...]]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Africa Fashion Week London – 1st Time Ever!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com Africa Fashion Week London 2011 The premiere of the annual fashion week for African inspired fashion from all over the world. DATE: Friday 5th and Saturday 6th August VENUE: Gibson Hall 13 Bishopsgate London EC2N 3BA Impossible to conceive but this is the 1st Time ever!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Soldier’s Mom Makes Blue Jean Blankets To Keep Troops Warm]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com Soldier&#8217;s Mom Makes Blue Jean Blankets To Keep Troops Warm. A mothers&#8217; love knows no boundaries and cannot be hindered by geography as this quilting mother illustrates with each stitch. Originally read about this story on Huffington Post&#8230; It takes two days and 10 pairs of jeans to produce each blanket. So far she&#8217;s made [...]]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sisters of the Yam.. This quilt can be yours!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com To raise funds for the The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia from The Sisters of the Yam the 2011 quilt is called Diamond Trellis. As described on the site It contains 224 blocks, with black strips that create a diamond or “trellis” effect to the finished quilt. It measures 84” by 96.” [...]]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com As described by the blog and kudos for the effort. The compilation of 2011 African American Select Art Exhibitions in 2011 is a must to note any exhibitions that may be coming to your area. As described by the blog and kudos for the effort. The Black Art Project, with a focus on the visual [...]]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com Renowned photojournalist Jim Alexander of national and international acclaim for his dedicated work to the African American experience with an emphasis on the African American musical journey and Civil Rights has an exhibition of his works on display at the Harvey Gantt Center. The exhibition entitled Black Music After 1968: The Photography of Jim Alexander [...]]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[African American Fabrics: Trish Williams Fiber Artist DIVA DOLLS]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics Talk about a collaboration!! This beautiful cloth doll was created by Trish Williams, Fiber Artist. Trish and I recently collaborated to create a work of art. This Sistah has some amazing dolls with stories to tell. If you are a doll collector, art collector or a lover of dolls--I highly encourage you to check out this fiber artist's work. Each doll and her outfit is hand crafted to provoke to rich lives women. From head to toe (check it out), she crafts textured hair and polished toes. ALL of the dolls are for SALE and available for viewing. 

"Kweli" is wearing a beautiful outfit featuring, BOOGALOO, fabric available at www.spoonflower.com/profiles/kitwana. In backdrop are AFRICAN BEAUTY and COWRIE SHELLS fabric also AVAILABLE!!!

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Darling Divas/Friends: Latest Diva - Kweli

Trish William's HANDS WORKvisit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com Reginald F Lewis Museum Material Exhibition February 12, 2011 to October 16, 2011 As described at the site: Curated by Dr. Michelle Joan Wilkinson, the museum’s director of collections and exhibitions, Material Girls celebrates accomplished women artists whose sculptures, installations and mixed-media assemblages incorporate both traditional and unexpected art-making materials. Using hair, beads, tissue paper, [...]]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com and that description is woefully incomplete as he is also a Art Historian, Professor Emeritus, Painter, Printmaker, Writer, Collector, and Consultant for such buyers as Bill &#038; Camille Cosby &#038; Oprah Winfrey. The High Museum of Art presents a $25,000 award annually in his honor. And during Black History Month the building that bears his [...]]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: craftysistah.com When I was a kid we all did a thorough cleaning of our house every week with music blaring in the background&#8230;when they were growing up I continued that tradition with my children. If they saw this blog they would be so embarrassed right now&#8230;it has been the room with the door closed. You know [...]]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts January 2011 has turned out to be the most creative month  of my life . It feels like harvest time in terms of projects that I've either created and   pitched last year, or folks interested in my participation in their events, and  lastly the flow of inspiration  that has stemmed from being so busy dancing with the spirits of creation. I started this month on the 3rd rehearsing my verse play: A block of Time pt1: Pigfoot Mary Says Goodbye To The Harlem Renaissance. Last summer I saw a notice for submissions for plays that referenced the time period of that fertile  age of  cultural magnificence in the 1920's of Harlem , New York. My submission idea ( which was accepted) is not what I ultimately ended up doing. Initially I was going to group together   a series of monologues that had the common theme of characters  encounters with real icons from the Negro , Mecca". I was then going to plug  those stories into a larger play called "A Block Of Time" after the festival was over. In Decemb]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[African American Fabrics: New!!  Fabric Design Classes AVAILABLE]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics NEW!!!&nbsp; DIGITAL FABRIC DESIGN CLASS by Kweli KitwanaG Street Fabric, Rockville MD 
Montrose Shopping Center
5520 Randolph Road             
Rockville, Maryland 20852             
Phone: 301-231-8998&nbsp;               

Digital Textile Design and Fabric Printing: imagine yourself as a fabric designer. You’ve seen it on Project Runway. Now you can start designing your own fabric. Whether you are looking for fabric for sewing, embellishing, quilting and crafting, the ability to design and print your own fabric by the yard is one of the most significant advancements in printing technology. The possibilities are endless. You will receive an introduction to the FOD (Fabric on demand), a basic lesson in digital design and the basics of surface design elements. When you finish this class you will have a fabric design ready for printing by the yard, and a sample 8”x8” swatch of your design. Basic skills in use of printers, scanners, and internet recommended. Supply kit available Ki]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[African American Fabrics: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics Yes, We Can Overcome, 2011 (c) Kweli Kitwana

If there's one thing you may not know about me,and you should, I am a life-long community organizer and political activist. Hence, my fabric designs have an unique "political commentary" theme. This month I am honoring the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King and his life with&nbsp; my "Yes, We Can Overcome" design.
AVAILABLE SOON!! visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics &nbsp;YOU CAN DESIGN YOUR OWN FABRIC!!! 
Come  to my class-Digital Textile Design and Fabric Printing: $49 ROCKVILLE,  MD A9778 2/20 SU 11am-2pm-You can design your own fabric. The  possibilities are endless. Includes basics of Fabric on Demand, a lesson  in digital design &amp; basics of surface design elements. Your take:a  design ready for print &amp; a sample 8”x8” swatch of your design. Class Kit $25. http://www.gstreetfabrics.com/Classes/registration_info.pdfPASS THE WORK.... visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics I am proud to announce we moving closer toward making African American Fabrics custom designs available directly from me and at a less expensive cost. It'll be some time before I can meet your local fabric stores prices. However, I can say that bringing some of African American Fabrics more popular design prices down will increase the chances of me moving closer and closer toward my goal of getting these culturally relevant designs in the mass market. 

YOUR OPINION COUNTS!!! SO, VOTE FOR YOUR FAVS in the poll to the right =======&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;
  ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Miss Mary Mack
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Slavery Toile
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bottle Tree
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scattered Collard Greens II
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Harriet Tubman

THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics Bring mindfulness and awareness in all your fashion, decor and crafting needs.

Looking for Afrocentric Fabrics? Visit www.spoonflower.com/profiles/kkitwanavisit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts Was The Night Before Christmas ( and all through the hood) A Daniel Carlton JointHarlem ChristmasBy Daniel CarltonIt was the night before ChristmasAll through the hoodThings were type quietYou could say all goodThe crack fiends were chillingThe weed heads and alkies tooIt was so chillLike the whole block took medicine for the fluWindows were blingingWith colorful lightsIt was like being in Times Square at midnightThe kids sleeping hardBut keeping their coolOn none of their mouths could you see any drool.Dreaming about X boxes, dolls, and play stations tooDon’t Dreaming make the world feel brand new?My shorty who is as fine as can beWas looking flavalicious deliciousHanging lights on the treeI was about to give a hug you know, get me some loveWhen I heard this sound on the fire escape aboveI grabbed my bat and ran to the windowSomebody is trying to get hurt messing with my flowI looked up and saw this dude who was big like fat JoeOr was it a pimp?I kept hearing ho, ho,hoBelow on the s]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts A friend posted the lyrics to the theme song from the show "Good Times" the other day. This got me to thinking about how much I loved this show as a little kid." Sing with me y'all " Just looking out of the window watching the asphalt grow"-huh? Thinking how it all looks hand me down" Good times "Temporary layoffs- Good Times- Easy Credit Rip Offs - Good Times- Scratching  Surviving - Good Times. Hanging In a Chow Line( was just told what that lyric was after all of these years)  " Aint we lucky we got em-good tiiimes -Yeah!"  On paper (now) we could all  read those lyrics and go wtf? The plots were kind of heavy too. James the father would finally  get a job after searching for months -only to then get laid off on his first day before his lunch break. The Kids would get mugged in the elevator (when it worked) , child abuse across the hall ( Micheal Jackson's little sister no less), gangs ( who could be intimidated by one hard look from the dad), teenage pregnancy, broken dreams,]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts Saw a play last night on Broadway aka "The Great White Way called The Scottsboro Boys Musical. The premise : A minstrel show performance to tell the tale of 9 young Black men who were charged with assaulting and raping two white women in a train car during the year 1931 in the state of Alabama. I couldn't help but think of W.E.B Dubois and double consciousness as I took in this mode of a storytelling device .Some definition and the actual quote before I go on:"The concept of Du Boisian "double consciousness" has three manifestations. First, the power of white stereotypes on black life and thought (being forced into a context of misrepresentation of one's own people while also having the knowledge of reflexive truth). Second, the racism that excluded black Americans from the mainstream of society, being American or not American. Finally, and most significantly, the internal conflict between being African and American simultaneously.Double consciousness is an awareness of one's self as]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts This came out of an exercise that I did with a group of young people around H.I.V.Shadows In The DarkBy Daniel CarltonI amA shadow in the darkIn need of a sparkAsk me no secretsOr I’ll tell you all liesI’m all about creepingIt’s you who need the alibisFluids flow through intertwined bodies above below, and between the sheetsHidden for the temporary blindness provided by lust and it’s heatDenial and wishful thinking meet on this dead end streetBlinded by orgasms that bind instant gratificationPassport less I travel through nationsReality on vacationGuarantees new patientsBelieving that protection is akin to castrationGives chance after chance for me to stream through a cell creating mutationsI pursued /stalked/ trailed:a player known as MagicArthur Ashe’s blood transfusion turned tragicA kid who would never grow old named Ryan WhiteIn addition to me there was fear and hate that he had to fightNot only celebrities pretend that they don’t love who they loveWord from the pulpit]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics "Containing Slavery" Fabric by Kweli Kitwana (c) 2010
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You really can't contain the truth about slavery, even when it's all "dressed up" as an American History. It simply can't be written off as a "period"---because it's the truth about...

Purple and its lighter lavender shades has a special, almost sacred place in nature--this fabric design is using a lavender hue to symbolize the attempts of humanity to minimize the truths of slavery --almost to the degrees of "sweetening" the painful history of our country.

However, this truth still holds a sacred place in history--not to be ignored.

This design is NOT YET AVAILABLE for sale as a fabric. If you are interested in this design please contact kkitwana@africanamericanfabrics.com.visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics Mudcloth Family, a Journey Fabric by Kweli Kitwana (c) 2010

I've been working on a series of African American fabrics inspired by African traditional patterns, the Diaspora and African American history.  Hand            woven and hand-dyed mudcloth uses a centuries old process using numerous            applications of various plant juices/teas and mud to dye hand woven            cotton cloth.&nbsp;&nbsp; In my interpretation of this textile, I am&nbsp; using slave ships in the patterns.

Traditionally, each piece of mudcloth tells a story.            No two pieces are alike and each pattern and color combination has a            meaning. The symbols, arrangements, color as well as shape            of the mudcloth reveal secrets. The mudcloth is also used to define            a person’s social status, character or occupation.            Bogolanfini is an expression of Malian national identity and a symbol            of belonging to African culture. 

WHAT ARE YOUR WEARING?

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        <title><![CDATA[Slavery to Freedom Toile]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics "Slavery to Freedom Toile", a fabric by, Kweli Kitwana, AVAILABLEvisit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics This fabric is a rub from a photo in a book. It was transferred to a piece of paper and scanned into my computer to digitize the color. When I make something with this, I'll post it. If you want to try your hand at making something go to spoonflower.com and order the fabric. "Harriet Tubman", a fabric by Kweli Kitwana, is AVAILABLE .visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics I love it when the swatches arrive for proofing!! Just in-- over &nbsp;25 NEW AFRICAN AMERICAN FABRICS&nbsp;just in time for your holiday projects and decorating.&nbsp;Take a look and get busy!!

visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art Do you see any backlash to all the technology used in current art practice...or is it going to eventually replace traditional painting, drawing and sculpting?]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics In celebrate African American Fabric's Anniversary, I have set a  goal to sell 365 yrds of fabric by Thanksgiving. I would greatly appreciate if you  could purchase a yard of my fabric (or, more). The textile industry  needs to know that there is a serious DEMAND for African American  Fabrics. Your purchase is one direct way we can exhibit to the textile  industry that there IS a DEMAND for fabrics that reflect the positivity  and resilience of AFRICAN AMERICANS.  Fabrics that beautifully reflect  the African American culture, tradition and history.  Please consider  making a purchase and ask your associates, friends and family members to  do the same. Look ahead to the holidays, Kwanzaa and Black History  Month; think about your place of worship and educational programs. I am  certain, you will find the variety of designs will meet your needs.

Next year I will meeting with several textile mills to promote my fabrics, with the goal to make AFRICAN AMERICAN FABRICS widely available at]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics CLICK FOR LARGER VIEW
I just look these sistahs!!! 
NOW AVAILABLE !! 
These sistah come on a vintage "tea colored" fabric. Great for all of your fashion, quilting and crafting needs.
Consider these fabrics for:
Quilt tops or backs
Pillows and other bedding
Jazzy PJs
Headboard covers
Intriguing linings for jackets and coats
Making a statement with your fashion designs
Totes, Bags and purses



AVAILABLE
GO WILD!!!visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics Everyday I am in true awe of the community building and collaboration within the quilting, fiber artist and fashion community. While many of us are typically recognized for our artist and crafting skills, there is a little known secret about us, deserving of honor and recognition--and, that is our love of community and the valuable acts of sharing and collaborating!!&nbsp; It is because of this, I want to begin to express gratitude by honoring those who embrace community spirit. In kicking off this "recognition" I am honoring Ebony Stitchers, an association of women of color who are quilters, beaders, weavers and fiber artists.                      Ebony  Stitchers&nbsp; has received recognition for photographic documentation and  sharing of Harriet Power's Symposium, Athens Georgia 2010 from African  American Fabrics. In honor of Ebony Stitchers' continuous community  building and collaboration of women of color; and,the documentation one  of the most important events in the history o]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[African American Fabrics: Spoonflower Designer Receives 2010 Committee on Multiethnic Concerns Think Tank Scholarship]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics WadingWater- A Fabric AVAILABLE
I am honored to inform&nbsp; everyone that Kweli Kitwana, African American Fabrics is a recipient of the 2010 Committee on Multiethnic Concerns Think Tank Scholarshi. This critical National Think Tank will take place in Baltimore Maryland November 11-14, 2010, as an historic event.COMC Think Tank participate are creating a national clearinghouse for art educators to use as a tool for creating culturally responsive classrooms. &nbsp;As a recipient of the COMC Think Thank scholarship, it is anticipated&nbsp; Kweli serve, among other scholars and artist in the creation and the development of curriculum design or a paper for publication. The major aim of this think tank is to collaborate with colleagues in order to improve curriculum, instruction and assessment in visual art classrooms globally.&nbsp;
More Info:
MICA's Center for Race and Culture (CRC) will host THINK TANK-2010 and Beyond: New Directions in African American Art - Transformative Aesthetic C]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics The Cutest Doll Quilt and Pillow Every!!
Time to think about your Christmas decor and gifts.&nbsp; Why not use African American Fabrics to make it special? Here a list&nbsp; some ideas and thing you can make fabric swatches and scrapes.Checkbook Cover or Frequent Card Holder
Coffee Cup Cozy
Tea Bag Travel Case
 A Cute Little zippered pouch 
IPod or MP3 Player Case
  Tiny drawstring bag for wrapping that special small gift
Doll clothes and doll furnishings (tablecloths, curtains, quilt, pillows etc)
Set of 4+ drink coasters
Cell phone case
Eyeglass case
Handy lid covers for canning jars (filled with Bath Salts or Treats)
Herbal sachet for your dresser and Closets&nbsp;


Featuring African American Christmas and Kwanzaa Fabrics


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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics I have been working on a fiber art series for my fabrics. This doll is made from the my Fiber Gone Wild fabric.



I created this design from a digital copy of a series of hand painted and embellished vintage fabrics. 

The doll is a part of my doll series titled" "Colored Girls Consider More than Suicide".

Fabric AVAILABLE NOW.visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art I desperately searched for materials in my stash. I had done art about relationships between women friends. My work centers on race and gender, not who my friends are.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art I desperately searched for materials in my stash as I wondered how I would come up  with my own interpretation of the theme.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics Family Tree, a fabric for the heart--AVAILABLE SOON


There is something special about the Fall Season and the falling of leaves, which fills me with the reflective energy of family relationships. Like a tree, we can use the Fall to release, heal and prepare for renewed relationships with family members.

This Family Tree collection is available at my Shop.
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics Get ready for Kwanzaa.Using my custom designed Kwanzaa fabric, AVAILABLE at Spoonflower.com, I made these banners for my family members.Now, we all have a special banner to display during Kwanzaa and year round.visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[For Colored (Blank) Who've Considered Suicide when the ( Blank) wasn't  enough]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts Image via WikipediaSo Tyler Perry will soon release the movie Version of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf is a 1975 play by Ntozake Shange. It's such a classic for so many folks( particularly Women Of Color) that it's hard for some to imagine what in the world is Tyler Perry going to do to it?  The writer herself chimed in recently saying something to the effect of telling him that he'd better not bring Madea into it. I am reserving judgement of course until I see it on cable.   I'm sure that it will be a girls night out for women  all over the Diaspora the way that Waiting To Exhale was ( and Sex In The City too) . I'm not particularly interested in sitting for two hours of  AmenCorner  bonding over the "Brutha's aint sh%$%&amp;^T" See how bad they do us" bonding. I don't however deny the value and need to hear Sistah's voices. When I was a kid , I hated the Color Purple because I thought that the message was Black Men aint no damn good. As an adu]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art Most of us take a chance on our art and sometimes the outcome is worth the risk!]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art Most of us take a chance on our art and sometimes the outcome is worth the risk!]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[To Mentors/teachers: Say the one thing an artist needs to hear]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art He gave me an explanation for what I had been experiencing all my life. He explained why I often reacted to situations that others didn't notice, or care about, often seeing minutiae that others overlooked.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art He gave me an explanation for what I had been experiencing all my life. He explained why I often reacted to situations that others didn't notice, or care about, often seeing minutiae that others overlooked.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Langston dreams/the nightmares of war]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts Many of us know the great and prolific Langston Hughes because of his dream poems. His ability to capture the voices of the people of Harlem in my opinion is unparalleled. The plays, poems, and short stories are the essence of Black America. Mr Hughes had some less publicized themes in his work too: He was crystal clear in his verses about war and it's cause /effect on  the world.    (War by Langston Hughes)  The face of war is your face/ the face of war is my faceWhat color is the face of war?Brown, Black.,White- your face and my face.Death is the broom I take in my hands/ To sweep the world cleanI sweep and I sweep/ Then mop and I mopI dip my broom in blood/my mop in blood/ and blame you for thisBecause you are there/Enemy/ It’s hard to blame me, because I am hereSo I kill you/ and you kill meMy name/like your nameIs WarOr: Comment On War "Let us kill off our youth/For the sake of truth/ We who are old know what TRUTH is/ Truth is a bundle of vicious lies/tied together and ster]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: African American Theme Fabrics NOW AVAILABLE

Ethnic Gymnast
WHAT A CUTIE!!
Great for a little or BIG angel with dreams. Designed perfectly for:Bed linen, curtains, dresses, pjs, and anything you can dream up. Available in quilted weight, cotton canvass, linen and more.visit www.africanamericanfabrics.blogspot.com]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[An Artist's Pain:  Being Judged and Jurored]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art If you are submitting to juried shows there are a few things to keep in mind:]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[An Artist's Pain:  Being Judged and Juried]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art If you are submitting to juried shows there are a few things to keep in mind:]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kool Aid Smiles-or Let's reclaim it before it becomes what the Tea Party has become to tea and parties]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Daniel Carlton's thoughts Word Association: Tea Party? What comes to mind? Palin, racists, President Obama haters, people spitting on freedom fighting/peace loving icons from the civil rights movement. Maybe even the whole Boston thing back in Colonial times is where it is for you( although Crispus Attacks* is the only part of that scene that interests me).  Just a few years back : Little girls pretending that there Barbie dolls were having a pleasant afternoon,or genteel gatherings to discuss arts and culture. Or just the Brits being anti coffee snobs. Kool Aid : Jim Jones and The Jonestown Massacre-which probably led to folks believing that it is synonymous with a fatal last drink because you believed in a false prophets' demand that you take a sip as your final ambrosia before an awaited next life paradise.Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Let us reclaim our drinks as good times/ liquid fun.We better do it (heaven forbid ) before it happens to lemon aid too. Ok lets visualize: Picture yourself on a hot]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[PAY me like you pay for new shoes!]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[From: Joyce Owens: Artist On Art Singers love to sing, dancers love to dance, preachers love to preach and the bills love to be paid. And you can bet that all of the above folks love (and expect) to see those checks coming in when they perform.]]></description>
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