John Shaft

Blogs
February 6, 2012
Top 10 Films to Celebrate Black History Month
In 1926 historian Carter G. Wilson began what was known as Negro History Week in an effort to make the African American story more prevalent in our culture's consciousnesses. The week evolved into an entire month-long celebration and promotion of African American history, which we recognize this mon ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2009
For February: The Five Best Blaxploitation Epics
It's Black History Month, when America commemorates Africa-American culture with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reruns on TBS and wholly unpredictable jokes about Februrary being the shortest month of the year. Here at Hair Balls, we know that the 1970s marked the first point when the black community made ... More >>
News
June 14, 2007
Black Box Office
Je'Caryous Johnson brings movie and TV stars to Houston. And chances are, you've never heard of him — unless you're African-American
Music
December 11, 2003
Rallying Round Al
Houston pitches in to help an ailing Austinite; also: Dennis Kucinich hits the hip-hop hustings
Film
March 6, 2003
SEAL Appeal
Antoine Fuqua and Bruce Willis lend nobility to brutes
Calendar
January 26, 1995
Press Picks