Anthony R. Page (Film - TV - Theater - Photography - Design - Advocacy)

As my wife and I sat with our 6-year-old son: Jah'Bre'el and watched President Obama's Farewell Address , we realized that Jah'Bre'el has only lived in an America under an Obama Presidency. That in itself is a powerful metaphor for our son's life. The example that President Obama set; the poise that he demonstrated and his grace under fire, were all important lessons that we wanted Jah' to learn. In ways that we don't fully comprehend, our son connected to Obama's presidency, and would watch very carefully as he spoke over the years. This is Jah'Bre'el's foundation and clearly affirms who he is as a Black citizen in this world. Because of the work my wife and I do throughout the community as well as what has been reflected at the highest levels of our government, Jah' has been validated in ways that we were not as children. We know this alone has planted seeds that will fruit beauty and breakthrough and add balance to our worl

Many residents in Augusta, GA had a profound reaction to the recent presidential election. Some cheered while others jeered. Some cried while others celebrated. Regardless of their political philosophy, it is clear that the 2016 Presidential election had revealed a deep divide within our country. Blue Bistro Creative in partnership with Georgia Shift hosted a community discussion on December 3, 2017, from 10am - 1pm at the Augusta-Richmond County Headquarters Library. Below is a compilation of comments and commentary, perspectives, and points of view from that community discussion. HERE'S THE LINK:  Augusta Citizens Express Problems with the Democratic Party HERE'S THE LINK:  Augusta Voters Give Assessment of Donald Trump's Victory  HERE'S THE LINK: They Out Organized Us HERE'S THE LINK:  We Haven't Left the Democratic Party They Left Us HERE'S THE LINK:  Augusta, GA Resident Discusses the Bane of Her Existence