Tomorrow ImageNation a non-profit organization in Harlem, Aida Chapman Ayala a producer for Soul Train, and respected author Terrire Williams will be honoring the cultural phenomenon Soul Train and its legendary creator Don Cornelius at their 10th Annual Outdoor Festival. During the festival they will be screening the VH1 documentary Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America. In addition to remembering the show that everyone tuned into weekly and its creator, they will be attempting to have the world’s largest soul train line at Marcus Garvey Park at 7:30pm. The festivities will also include talking about Mental Illness within the African American community.

Cinematic legend Spike Lee is currently working on a documentary staring the late “King of Pop”. The untitled documentary will focus on Jackson’s “Bad” album, which is approaching its 25 anniversary.  Lee told various media outlets that the documentary will also show the personal side of the musical icon. Artists like Kanye West and Mariah Carey will also be featured in the documentary and will speak about the impact that Michael had on their lives. The documentary will be released sometime this year.

Yesterday Lionel Batiste the drummer for the Treme Brass Band passed away after a four-month battle with cancer. The New Orleans music fixture, who was 81 at the time of his death, was a local hero and musical icon. Batiste was featured heavily in Spike Lee’s documentary on Hurricane Katrina and on the HBO show “Treme”. Although he was seen on the big screen he was best known for his involvement with the Treme Brass Band where he was lovingly referred to as "Uncle Lionel”. 

We are praying for Mr. Batiste’s family at this difficult time.

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