Our group supports the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA) which is an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African art and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Heritage Center.  It is located in Durham, NC and is dedicated to African American cultu …

We are a writing critique group specifically geared toward people working on novels. We intentionally keep our membership small, to ensure that every member of the group is familiar with and invested in the work of other members. We periodically accept applications for membership. Prospective members should be committed to improving their writing craft, with the goal of publication. Although most members of the group write science fiction or fantasy, we welcome writers working in other genres. I …

Refresh is a community of designers/developers working to refresh the creative, technical, & professional culture of new media endeavors in their areas through design, technology, usability & standards. Refresh is an international initiative, now over 60 cities strong. Visit refreshingcities.org for more.  

The rhythms & colors of modern Bollywood films have surprising similarities to African culture. As an African American and a beginning cinematographer, I am fascinated with Bollywood choreography, storytelling & cinematic styles, and its similarities to my own culture. I foresee the development of new & distinctive film genres, as a result of this melting pot of cross-cultural influences.  Do you have an open mind and are able to see our common humanity, in films and cultures different than your …