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I usually have to repeat my name because it’s pretty unusual. It can sound strange to people who stumble over the pronunciation. Here’s the story: My name is Amandla and was inspired by Miles Davis’ 1989 album, “Amandla,” which means “power” in Zulu. After listening to its beautiful melodies, my mother thought to herself, “If I ever have a daughter, this is what I’ll name her.” The phrase “Amandla Awethu!” was often shouted at anti-apartheid rallies in South Africa. It means “Power to the People!” Amandla is also the title of a documentary about the role of music in the anti-apartheid movement, Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony. I have a very cool poster that was signed by the director, Lee Hirsch. He wrote: Go Amandla!!!! Sing & Be Powerful!
Sounds like a plan!The fact she knows what this documentary is makes me love her even more.
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Thor & The Lion King | inspired by [x]
For the record, I love both of these movies.
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Actress Traci Thoms has appeared on television’s Cold Case and Harry’s Law as well as on the movie screen in Rent and The Devil Wears Prada. But to superhero fans she may be most known for her role as Etta Candy in the much maligned 2011 pilot of Wonder Woman.
The race blind casting of Thoms…
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