Byline: Constance Cherise

“The pride in playing a song and making people happy was the most powerful thing I could imagine because the gift of changing people’s minds and attitudes is so powerful. We are just entertainers and we have a way to affect people in a positive way. That is what I do when I play. My gift is to turn negative into positive.” – Monty Alexander 

Not all holiday films can command the popularity of Rankin Bass. Some inform, some enlighten and others are plain entertaining. Although they may not be a part of the traditional holiday canon, you may unexpectedly find worthy contenders for your holiday streaming binge.

Serenity on demand? What a concept.

Originally a whites-only club, by 1948 The Palladium integrated races after its owner Maxwell Hyman saw the financial potential in a demographically diverse audience, drawn to a completely eruptive sound in music, the exotic and sensually infused Mambo.

An event full of glitz and glamour, the Sudanese supernova supermodel who grew up in  Manchester, New Hampshire Anok Yai, sparkled from head to toe in a fitted black  gown designed by the timeless and elegant Oscar De La Renta.

For those of us who still want to cling to the belief the 80s were just a few short years ago, I am tasked with bringing you and myself to a harsh reality. Based on the title of this article as well as the reactions of people I’ve had to break this news to, you may feel the need to take a moment.