Cry today; smile tomorrow
By Anthony Ramos as Mars Blackmon on “She’s Gotta Have It”
While binging on the second season of the Netflix series (which dropped on Friday 5/23, in case you didn’t know) this little number popped up on episode six. We will probably talk this season in the near the future but this number made me…
Stop. Look. And listen.
Thought I should share. What do you think?
–Vincent
Pangea’s Last Apache Afrosocial
The theme was called #BeTheBodyArt; one we will definitely revisit because everyone had so much fun. And while we were not sure at the time that it was the last Apache AfroSocial (we knew we were going to do something else but weren’t sure what) we knew it was the end of an era. Now its time to build new adventures in afrosensuality. Will you join us?
WGO? ‘Black’ or ‘African American?’
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire In a recent televised commentary, Dr. Greg Carr, chair of...
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Sarafina… blazing and carefree
Two things were a constant on this stroll: the heat and Sarafina’s smile. The day did not start out...
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pgp278: Meditation & yoga and a peace of Heaven
balance. mind and body intertwined. upright, my head reaches beyond the trees to touch the sky. my mind clear,...
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Blowing Smoke…the 4/20 session
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pgp375: a look back at Serene on the tracks
On a day like any other, some years ago, we took a little stroll down the railroad tracks with...
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Chadoe… the summer sun’s respite
Cooling winds of winter are approaching in these days before the holiday and I looked back and remember the...
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LoisLane…a Naptual Morning…
Early Monday morning was the time. The location – an urbane apartment building in midtown Atlanta that had brightly...
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RaeOfLite… a babbling brook communion
When earthSista RaeOfLite stepped from the sun-drenched wooden gazebo that stretched across a small lake to bridge that reached...
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What is an earthSista?
The Evolution of SHE continues to exist through my presence in the garden. As seeds are planted and our...
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pgp197: 4evermore…
I was reminiscing over the past year in the Garden; thinking specifically about the influences (my personal influences,...
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pgp028: LoisLane in the morning…
She is LoisLane because, like Clark Kent, her hidden power is endless. This earthSista is INCREDIBLY intelligent and soulfully talented....
earthSistas in the Garden
earthSista • Nudist • Muse • Dancer • Yogini • Songstress • Wild, Magical and Free • Merlioness She...
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This was fun. I had no idea what type of photo set we would do, but I was excited...
The Afrosensual Aesthetic
On an impulse, a few of us came together for a late night #AfroSocial at Pangea’s studio in Atlanta...
At the end of a day of shooting EmJae wandered to the dark side of the Garden. It was...
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pgp409: Decadent Dreams & Nightmares, a Pangea AfroSocial
I remember when I used to attend ArtMonday’s at Atlanta’s Apache Cafe as simply a photographer and artist. I’d...
pgp197: 4evermore…
I was reminiscing over the past year in the Garden; thinking specifically about the influences (my personal influences,...
pgp:297 UdoU… Indigo, an undercover afrosensual
I draw inspiration from the midnight sky. Beneath the deep blue and violet sky I create. I am a sensual...
Got Butta?
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V Bozeman in Melody Ehsani Designs
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the words of Liberation: I ingest only TRUTH, therefore I speak LIFE. I’ve been disconnected from the Matrix and...
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WGO? ‘Black’ or ‘African American?’
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire In a recent televised commentary, Dr. Greg Carr, chair of...
pgp223: UdoU – EclecticAlexandria exhales…
EclecticAlexandria Self-portrait photography is one of the many avenues by which I express myself. My captures are of but not limited to a candid, personal, and sensual blend. I currently photograph with a Fujifilm Finepix z70. I edit with whatever free photo editing software is available. My favorite is...
MoreEssence… fun with bangles
Playfully exuberant, earthSista MoreEssence (MoEss for short) gleefully marveled at the exquisite hand-crafted artistry of Moebanga bangles. MoEss started this photo shoot in her favorite HarvestGirl design. And as the late morning sun bounced brightly off the white Egyptian cotton sheets, she laughed and smiled in awe of the...
pgp172: the beginnings of SoulLyric…
Kirei Na’s birthday was just a few days before the New Year, providing the perfect opportunity for a Pangea’s Garden gathering. And what started out as an Open Mic event, quickly became a night of intimate and passionate verse, setting the tone for events in the future. I’ve included...
Adebonojo opens the doors & windows
Adebonojo on himself: “Filmmaker, photographer and long time New York City resident. “I am a director of photography in a hotly competitive market engaged mainly in commercial productions and promotions for major cable networks and affiliates, as well as a documentary filmmaker and camera operator on movies and television projects....
pgp026: crazy busy!!!!!
It’s been a minute since I updated the blog. The interest in building a web portal is growing and the labor to put the vision together is intensive. There’s a lot to do, not the least of which are shoots and presentations. I’ll go into more detail as things...
Imani and a KWANZAA celebration…
It is the end of the 7th, and final, day of KWANZAA. Today we celebrated IMANI (Faith). Today we renew our BELIEF in God, our people, our teachers and our leaders, and the virtue and victory of our struggle – IMANI! When we speak of faith as it relates...
pgp133: ivysion…
The words of Timothy Ivy… “In my day to day life I’m a photojournalist for various publications. For 20+ years I’ve been privileged to tell local, national and international stories with my camera. I’ve been allowed into the lives of both famous and every day people.” “In that time...
pgp357: GEO’s hood…
a few excerpts from moments of struggled expression conflicts within one’s self and transient breakdowns that appear as if she is becoming completely undone. but maybe what actually cracks is the ego; that ephemeral shell of false confidence born out naiveté and fear. When it comes to art, food, fashion,...
pgp278: Meditation & yoga and a peace of Heaven
balance. mind and body intertwined. upright, my head reaches beyond the trees to touch the sky. my mind clear, I close my eyes. focus without concentration. no sharpness. no edge. open and aware, i stretch. i inhale and exhale, counting my breaths. no thoughts; just breaths. my emotions leave...
pgp010: Danielle at Mas Camp…
So I am at this urban upscale pizza joint called Slice. I am there with a couple of my favorite models after a later afternoon photoshoot. We’d stopped by for a beer and a slice to unwind. One of the models, a brother named Lewis, couldn’t help to notice...
For Real Tho! returns to the Chocolate Obsession, part 1
Continually feeding your obsession for great live music, spoken word and euphoric, gourmet inspired entrées! We have a great line up of lyrical engineers and headlined by “The Truth Band.” ….Make no mistake! This event is one to add to the bucket list! Reginald Johnson,C Chocolate Obsession Promoter The...
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We were in a living room that felt like a cool jazz set when I took these shots. I was trying to get a feel for a shoot I wanted to do in the future that focused on this fascinating aspect of LL’s character. You see, she’s a jazz...
SUCCESS on Food Portion Sizes
Alot of times, we fail at our diets due to the portion of our food. Portions of food have gotten bigger and bigger. Fast food restaurants serve super-sized meals for just a few cents extra, and regular sit-down restaurants serve larger portions than necessary for a healthy balanced meal....
Coquetry: Oshun and I
I live completely in my body. I respond to its whims, its impulses, its drive. I can’t help myself when a see a wry smile from a man (or woman) at the far end of the bar. A whiskey, or two, might loosen my lips and I’ll sidle over...