M.K. ASANTE, JR., 26, is an AWARD-WINNING author, filmmaker and professor who the Philadelphia Inquirer calls “a rare, remarkable talent that brings to mind the great artists of the Harlem Renaissance.”

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  • The Black Candle Wins Best Documentary at AWDFF

    The Black Candle received the Best Documentary prize at the 2009 Africa World Documentary Film Festival in St. Louis, Missouri.

  • Asante Wins 2009 Langston Hughes Award

    M.K. Asante, Jr. recently received the 2009 Langston Hughes Award from the Langston Hughes Society for his work as a “poet, filmmaker, educator and steward of the Langston Hughes legacy.”

  • Asante on CBS Early Show

    M.K. Asante, Jr. was recently featured as a guest on the CBS Early Show to discuss his latest film, The Black Candle. Click here to watch the video.

  • New Film: The Black Candle

    The Black Candle, the new critically-acclaimed film by M.K. Asante, Jr., narrated by renowned poet Maya Angelou, is now available. To learn more about this landmark film, please visit the Official Movie Website: www.theblackcandle.com

  • New Book: It's Bigger Than Hip Hop

    It's Bigger Than Hip Hop, a new award-winning non-fiction book by M.K. Asante, Jr., is now in stores. The book was recently named a Top Book of 2008 by the Kansas City Star. To learn more, please visit the books page.

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