And I am not referring to fantasy tales, or sci-fi adventures, novellas, or even graphic novels. I am talking about those real life people whose dreams, desires, perseverance and accomplishments chart new pathways and inspire others to become greater then how they see themselves in the moment. And in the sphere of creativity and the arts, there are prime examples.   Now, it is easy to single out nationally known or global artistic influencers, but the giants I am referring to exist locally in our communities and regions.   Our task is to support and recognize those dynamic people who exist across several genres of creative thoughts through their involvement in the “arts.”   The 4th annual aaduna fundraiser “In the Spirit of the Harlem Renaissance: Creative Journeys and Interpretations to Keep the Renaissance Alive, 2018” will feature the “giants” I am talking about.   You do not want to miss Vanessa Johnson and Doug Curry . It is that simple. ...

And aaduna will once again, for the fourth time, herald and honor the lasting legacy of the Harlem Renaissance in Auburn, NY.   Who would imagine a small, rural, agriculturally based upstate county and small city could support and embrace a pivotal foundation of African-American culture?   Let’s remember that the explosion of Black Arts and Letters that framed the Harlem Renaissance challenged societal concepts of inferiority and co-existence between Blacks and whites.   And while we are not suggesting that the period was necessarily racial nirvana, it did solidify the national and global creative and intellectual importance of Black thought and achievement. aaduna supports that historical legacy and knows the May 24 th “Creative Journeys & Interpretations to Keep the Renaissance Alive” at the Cayuga Museum of History and Art’s Carriage House Theater will be a celebratory fundraising party with words and music.   How do we know? Tr...