Katura J. Hudson

Sonia Sanchez turned 90 on Monday, September 9 and there was a celebration!! People paid tribute through word, dance, song. And the best thing besides hearing so many share with Sister Sonia how much she means to them and us all, was hearing her say ‘thank you’ right there from her seat, every time. Photo descriptions: Sweet Honey in the Rock perform on stage at the Schomburg; Katura, Renee Watson and Cheryl Willis Hudson together at the Schomburg step and repeat; Sonia Sanchez stands on stage at the Schomburg. She is near her birthday cake with her hands up in celebration  

The perfect end to Black History Month 2018 - in Harlem at the I, Too Arts Collective gala to raise funds to help continue Langston Hughes' legacy and preserve his Harlem home. The gala was held in the home Langston Hughes owned, wrote in, lived in for more than 20 years. Yes, I took a bathroom selfie. (It was Langston's bathroom!!) My mom and I visited the upstairs library and took another selfie, this time holding the tribute we did to the legendary poet/activist - a book also named Langston's Legacy.  That typewriter on the mantle piece - it's one that Langston Hughes actually used! There's so much important history here and it was an honor to be in that space.  Learn more about I, Too Arts Collective’s work and how you can support at - itooarts.com