Nnenna Freelon. Photo credit: Tanesha Walker

Jazz great Nnenna Freelon explores grief and healing in new book “Beneath the Skin of Sorrow”

Jazz legend Nnenna Freelon discusses her book, “Beneath the Skin of Sorrow,” in which she employs a musical structure to process grief following the passing of her sister and husband, architect Phil Freelon. Your new book is described as part love story, part homage to jazz, and part guide to creative practice of bereavement. How…

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Emmai Alaquiva On Set (Photo by Sydney Martin)

Emmai Alaquiva Covers Urban Magazine’s August Issue Featuring Nnenna Freelon, Tanisha Jones, and More

The latest issue spotlights Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Emmai Alaquiva, whose journey from homelessness to national recognition reflects a commitment to art with purpose. His work addresses injustice and amplifies unheard voices through powerful storytelling. “Emmai Alaquiva’s story defies every odd. Once homeless, now a four-time Emmy winner, he has turned struggle into stunning artistry. His…

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