Artist Henry Moore once said, “To be an artist is to believe in life.” In many ways, The Riverside Arts Council leans into that belief with its valiant efforts to keep the arts alive in Riverside County. Established in 1977 as a main source for arts-related services,...
Sarah Louise Wilson loves getting into her creative zone. The incredibly dynamic writer, director, teacher, painter and occasional actor co-founded Stella Bella Productions with Mercedes LeAnza back in 2006 and has been a prolific artist for some time. “Artists are...
There’s no shortage of creativity for Makeda Kumasi. The San Bernardino dance artist’s work and collaborations are something to marvel at, in fact, and her passions fuel several stand-out projects and initiatives. The Umoja Ensemble of the Inland Empire, for instance,...
Since 1957, the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation (SCDF) has been addressing the needs of individuals living with the challenges of sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that causes red blood cells to be curved like a crescent rather than...
“We need each other as African American gay brothers more than ever through support, love, communication, intimacy, and spirituality,” reads the sobering proclamation on the website of Brothers of the Desert. It is but one of many bold truths that Tim Vincent, the...