The Emcee Inquisition tells the story of a globally active Hip Hop artist  - Sharif Stanley - who is on the brink of being knighted the esteemed Nobel Prize for Literature.  Preparing for an interview with a legendary reknowned Hip Hop scholar, Sharif and his wife, Naima, anticipate that this interview will be the final push to assure the prize.  But when the visiting scholar triggers violent memories for Naima, suddenly everything is laid on the line: the prize... their dreams... and even their lives...

 

 

Set in 1940s Harlem, a noted, educated and financially secure family must deal with the harsh actions they have taken to abort the homosexuality of their son, in an attempt to save face and family status.

 

 

 

With the junior cakewalk fast approaching, Mirandy is determined to capture the best partner for the dance.  And who is the best partner?  The wind, of course!  But as Grandmother Beasley says, "Can't nobody put shackles on Brother Wind, chile.  He be special.  He be free."  All the more reason for Mirandy to catch him; she'll get hold of that Brother Wind and win the cakewalk yet!  Along the way, Mirandy learns about freedom, friendship and kindness.

 

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