::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

Judith Jamison, Dance Theatre of Harlem Board Emerita By Mona Austin (TSN): The soulful dance performances of Dr. Judith Jamison singularly helped lead the Alvin Ailey founded Harlem Dance Company to worldwide acclaim. Using strong and elegant motion her striking physical form told the stories of Black people through the art of modern, a once degraded category of dance that made the leaders in the field of classical dance take notice and pay respect to culturally significant dance styles. During the 70s and 80s her body in motion was the embodiment of the highs and lows of Black experiences in America in some instances and a visual song in operas and other spaces abroad that called for masterful movement. Dr. Judith Jamison died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 81. She was surrounded by close friends in New York where her soul first took flight professionally. Christopher Zunner, an Ailey spokesperson, confirmed her passing to The Associated Press sating, “We remem...

buzzz worthy. . .  BET News original documentary “Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama” Premieres January 19 at 7 pm ET Samuel L. Jackson, Will.i.am, Regina Hall, Common Among Celebrities to Share Their Goodbyes #ThankYouObama NEW YORK  –  On November 4, 2008, the nation swore in its first African-American president, shattering immeasurable barriers and opening a new door of opportunities for America. Barack Obama’s election into presidency was no small feat. For the subsequent eight years while the world watched, President Obama cemented a legacy that will go down in the annals of American History. From domestic policies to foreign affairs, the Obama administration used the office of presidency to help restore America’s reputation as a world leader. As the First Family prepares to bid the White House adieu, BET Networks celebrates and reflects on President Barack Obama’s leadership with a month-long series of documentaries and specials, culminati...