Monday, January 31, 2011

The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World

By Pulitzer Prize winner playwright Suzan Lori-parks
Directed by Adanma Onyedike

Widely considered to be Parks' masterpiece,this play brings to life a menagerie of stereotypes of African Americans. The "last man" of the title is named Black Man With Watermelon. He dies multiple deaths over the course of the show. Other characters include Ham, Queen Hatshepsut, Before Columbus, Black Woman with Fried Drumstick, Prunes and Prisms. These names comment on history and historians in fractured, repetitive, experimental language that evokes jazz.

When:Feb. 25, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jelkyl Drama Center, Campus Drive, Berea College

source: Berea.edu, wikipedia (Play summary)

Dr. Michelle Alexander - The New Jim Crow

Long-time civil rights advocate and litigator, winner of 2005 Soros Justice Fellowship, and former law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, Dr. Alexander holds a joint appointment with Ohio State's Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity and the Moritz College of Law, where she teaches courses on race, civil rights, and criminal justice. In her new book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness, she argues that the criminal justice system functions as a contemporary means of racial control. Co-sponsored with the BCC, AAAS, and the CCC. Carter G. Woodson Memorial Convocation

When: Feb. 10, 2011
Time:3 p.m.
Location:Phelps Stokes

Source: www.berea.edu

Stomp!

STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

When: Tuesday, February 22, 2011, and Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Newlin Hall

Call the box office for premium floor seating and pricing!
(859)236-4692 or 1-877-HIT-SHOW (1-877-448-7469)

Source: http://www.nortoncenter.com/upcoming-schedule/4-the-show-biz-series/112-emstompem

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Kentucky Free File!

Free Online tax services!

2010 Free File Offers
The Kentucky Department of Revenue has again partnered with the tax software community to provide free electronic filing of your 2010 federal and Kentucky returns beginning January 15, 2011.

The Kentucky Free File Alliance is an agreement between the Kentucky Department of Revenue and several software companies to provide free online services for qualified Kentucky taxpayers. Any software company may participate in the alliance. Each company determines its own free filing offer.

Each company listed on this page is providing free federal and state electronic filing to full year Kentucky residents that meet certain eligibility requirements. Please review each offer carefully to make sure you qualify.
Click on the links provided on the right or scroll down the page to see each company's offer and eligibility requirements.

source:http://www.revenue.ky.gov/ffaoffers.htm

Sabi Diri

A Sabi Diri homecoming… Go back with us one more time! With Special guests Sabi Diri Family,Weedie Braimah, Old RCDC Guard and Jose Tojo.

Sat April 2
Drum and Dance workshops
11-12:30, 1-2:30

Sun April 3
Community Concert,3pm

Lyric Theater

Symposium on Affrilachia

The University of Kentucky is hosting a two-day Symposium on Affrilachia prior to the ASA conference at EKU. The gathering at UK will include speakers and panel presentations on The Black Banjo Gatherings, Nina Simone, Affrilachian Identity, August Wilson, Visual Art, and Environmental Racism as well as the 20th Anniversary Celebration Reading by the Affrilachian Poets, a film strand, a one-woman show called “Your Negro Tour Guide,” and a concert by the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Cost: $35
Location: Student Center,

Wednesday, March 9th
8:30-9:45 Visual Art Presentation by Marie Cochran
10:15-11:30 Paul Taylor Carter G. Woodson Lecture
11:45-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 August Wilson Panel
3:00-4:30 Prison Industrial Complex panel
5:00-6:30 Affrilachian Poets
dinner
8:00-9:30 Your Negro Tour Guide

Thursday, March 10th
8:30-9:30 Student Papers
10:00-11:30 Urban Appalachia Panel
11:45-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Nina Simone Panel
3:00-4:30 Black Banjo Gathering panel
5:00-6:30 Closing Reception & Awards Presentation
dinner
8:00-9:30 Carolina Chocolate Drops

Source: facebook

Myrlie Evers-Williams to speak at Georgetown College

An Evening with Myrlie, widow of slain Civil Rights Leader

When: 6 p.m., Feb. 5

Where: John L. Hill Chapel, Georgetown College, Georgetown

Cost: $20. Proceeds benefit Alcorn State scholarship fund and the Medgar Evers Statue Campaign.

Call: John H. Jones at (502) 863-4314, or (502) 316-5679. The deadline is Feb. 3. Donations can be mailed to Alcorn State University Foundation, Inc., 1000 ASU Drive, #810, Alcorn State, Miss., 39096-7500.

Source: www.kentucky.com

Friday, January 28, 2011

I Dedicate This Ride: The Making of Isaac Murphy

Presented by Frank X. Walker

Frank X Walker is an author, educator, poet and professor in the Department of English. A co-founding member of the Afrilachian Poets, Walker is the author of five books which examine issues of social justice, family, identity and place, and ultimately challenge the notion of a homogeneous all-white literary landscape in Appalachia.

A native of Danville, KY, multidisciplinary artist Frank X Walker graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1996, and completed an MFA in Writing at Spalding University in May 2003. He holds honorary doctorates from both the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.

When:Feb. 10
Where: Lyric Theater
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the public

For More Information Contact:
Ms. Le Datta Grimes @ 859-257-0187 or aasrp@uky.edu

Refreshments will be served.

Employment Opportunity

The Council of State Governments

POSITION OPEN

TITLE: NEMA EMAC Exercise and Training Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Grade 9

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, National Emergency Management Association

GROUP: National Emergency Management Association (NEMA)

DUTIES: The NEMA EMAC Exercise and Training Coordinator develops, facilitates, and oversees a comprehensive exercise and training program for the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a national interstate mutual aid agreement that allows states to share resources across state lines during disasters and emergencies. Training and exercises will be provided to state and local emergency management and emergency response personnel, appointed and elected officials, and other stakeholders.

DEADLINE: Submit cover letter, resume and 3 references by February
25, 2011 to the following:

National Emergency Management Association
Attn: EMAC Program Director
PO Box 11910
Lexington, KY 40578

Voices of Freedom

Agape Theatre Troupe’s VOICES OF FREEDOM is a black history montage of narratives, music and a short play, HARRIET TUBMAN VISITS A THERAPIST by Carolyn Gage. A celebration of the human spirit as well as a glimpse at some local history, VOICES OF FREEDOM offers entertainment and enlightenment for all ages. As always, Agape celebrates and showcases the unparalleled talents of local artists.

The cast includes Cathy Rawlings, Sylvia Howard, Vivian Lasley-Bibbs, Tiffiney Baker, Eryn Dailey-Demby, Deidre Darnell, Freida Vinegar and Angie Cummins.

Poet Nikky Finney lends her unique voice to VOICES OF FREEDOM in her first collaboration with Agape Theatre Troupe.

The show will be performed at the Lyric Theatre on Sat., Feb. 26 at 2 & 7 PM.
Tickets are $10 at the door. For further information: http://agapetheatretroupe.com

Agape is seeking sponsors for VOICES OF FREEDOM. If you are able to help, please send your tax-deductible contribution to Agape Theatre Troupe, P.O. Box 13421, Lexington, KY 40583. We will acknowledge you in the program unless you prefer to be anonymous.

Source: e-mail

Michael Eric Dyson

Author to Speak at Next Chautauqua Lecture

The next lecture in the Chautauqua Lecture Series, “Nature’s Humans,” will feature scholar, author and cultural critic Michael Eric Dyson

Dyson, named one of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans by Ebony magazine, will present “Pride and Humans” on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in O’Donnell Hall, located in the Student Success Building (formerly the Student Services Building).

Hailed as one of the nation’s most inspiring African Americans, the two-time NAACP Image Award winner has been credited with revitalizing the role of the public intellectual with the fervor of an ordained Baptist minister. Currently a professor of sociology at Georgetown University, Dyson is the author of 17 books, including “Holler if You Hear Me,” “Is Bill Cosby Right?” and “I May Not Get There With You: The True Martin Luther King Jr.”

In his Chautauqua lecture, the keynote address for EKU’s celebration of Black History Month, Dyson will look at the many dimensions of pride – a many-sided human emotion that can be an indispensable virtue or a deadly sin.

In his multifaceted look at this “virtuous vice,” he will discuss the philosophical and theological roots of pride, its transformation in Western culture, and how he feels black pride keeps blacks from being degraded and excluded by white pride, which can be invisible, unspoken, but nonetheless very powerful. Dyson will also offer a glimpse into the teachers and books that shaped his personal pride and vocation.

For more information about EKU’s Chautauqua Series, visit chautauqua.eku.edu or contact coordinator Dr. Minh Nguyen at minh.nguyen@eku.edu.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Women's Business Center of Kentucky

Seeking Director for Women's Business Center

SUMMARY: Community Ventures Corporation is seeking a director for newly established Women’s Business Center (WBC) headquartered in Louisville, KY. WBC will provide technical assistance for women and disadvantaged entrepreneurs to create and grow businesses in Kentucky. The successful candidate will have extensive experience as a small business owner or manager; education level of a bachelor's degree in business administration, management or related field from a four-year college or university; or four to five years related experience and/or training in the provision of training and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Women are encouraged to apply. CVC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send application, cover letter and resume to jobs@cvcky.org. No phone calls please.

Performance

In conjunction with African-American History Month, Hasan Davis, a 1996 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law, will perform “York, Black Explorer of the Lewis and Clark Expedition” on

When: Wednesday, February 2
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Where: in the UK College of Law Courtroom.


York, a slave, was the body servant of William Clark, and accompanied him and Meriwether Lewis on their expedition to the Pacific coast. Here is a link about the performance on Hasan Davis’ website: http://www.hasandavis.com/york2page.html



This event is free and open to the public.

MC Lyte

The Student Activities Board is proud to bring rap artist Lana “MC Lyte” Moorer as the opener to our “Why We Love Hip Hop” series!

MC Lyte is an accomplished Hip Hop artist who first hit the scene with her 1988 album Lyte as Rock. 1993 classic anthem, "Ruffneck," was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Single, making her the first female solo rapper ever nominated for a Grammy. She was the first female Hip Hop artist to sell over 500,000 albums, earning her a Gold Record. Lyte has won Billboard Artist of the Year and a Soul Train Award. She tours college campuses and uses her expertise to motivate young people to take ownership of the world around them. Lyte will be the kick-off speaker for the Why We Love Hip Hop series beginning on February 3rd.

“Why We Love Hip Hop” Series is in its second year and brings hip hop to the forefront through exciting topics, speakers and events.

When: Thursday, 03 February, 2011

Where: Student Center Grand Ballroom

Time: 7PM- 9PM

Cost: FREE!!!



There will be giveaways!!

Friday, January 21, 2011

Charter Schools

Blacks Wanting Alternative Education Options Begin Mobilizing in Lexington
By Patrice K. Muhammad

Within the Black community there has always been a major emphasis put on education. Yet, despite the best efforts of parents, many Black children can be found among the lowest performers on standardized tests and enrolled in mass number at schools for students with behavior disorders. The successful children that rise to the top of their classes are sometimes met with low expectations of their teachers and no advanced math and science instruction. Frustrated parents in search of better opportunities for their children often find that better schools cost lots of money, which they don’t have. Sounds hopeless right? Not exactly.

There is a national organization working “unapologetically” to obtain greater educational options for parents of Black children.

The Black Alliance For Educational Options (www.baeo.org) works nationally to promote parental choice. Their website explains, “BAEO is staunch in its belief that parental choice must be an integral part of any serious effort to reform education in America. BAEO firmly believes parental choice programs, which lead to the creation of quality educational options, not only rescue the children who can take advantage of such opportunities but also create powerful incentives for all schools, public and private, to improve.”

Kentucky’s Chapter Coordinator is Pastor Jerry Stephenson of Louisville’s Midwest Church of Christ. Pastor Stephenson said that he is working with Lexington leaders like Councilman George Myers to create more opportunity. ”In Kentucky we are pushing for tax credits and other choices for parents since vouchers have been deemed unconstitutional,” explained Stephenson. “We are also very supportive of charter schools.”

Recently, Kentucky’s State Senate passed a bill allowing charter schools in Kentucky. Charter schools are publicly funded schools that operate by “charter”, or permission, and are popular in many states because charters can offer specialized programs to help segments of the student population. Charters often use more innovative teaching methods which can help struggling students succeed.

Stephenson and BAEO believe that charter schools will open the door to schools dedicated to the achievement of African-American young people.

BAEO is sponsoring two viewings of the award winning movie “The Lottery”. The movie features stories of the dreams of parents hoping to win a place for their children in a high performance school.

The movie will be shown at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Imani Baptist Church, 1555 Georgetown Road, across the street from the Oakwood Estates Subdivision.

All are welcome to learn more about charter schools and other alternative education options and how to lobby lawmakers to pass legislation allowing them in Kentucky.

Source: www.lextown.info

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Flu Shots!

Starting Thursday, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will offer flu shots at the reduced cost of $20 at its two public health clinics.

Flu shots are regularly $25.

Fayette County has 88 confirmed cases of the flu, including 38 cases in children. A flu shot is recommended for everyone older than 6 months.

The Public Health Clinic North is at 805A Newtown Circle.

The Public Health Clinic South is at 2433 Regency Road.

For clinic hours and additional information, call the flu hotline at (859) 288-7529 or go to Lexflucrew.com.

Source: Kentucky.com

2011 Martin Luther king Jr. Holiday Celebration

Celebrate the Legacy

Event Schedule
Monday, January 17, 2011
9:00-10:00 a.m. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom March, Line -Up in the corridor of downtown Lexington Center, Heritage Hall

10:00 a.m. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Freedom March, Departure from downtown Lexington Center Heritage Hall on West Main Street.

11:00 a.m. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration, Commemorative Program – Lexington
Center, Heritage Halls East and Center.

2:30 p.m. – Screening of a Soundtrack For A Revolution at the Kentucky Theater – Free to the public.

Source: http://www.uky.edu/MLK/index.html

Porgy and Bess

A Night with the Arts

Dates:January 28-29, February 3-5 at 7:30pm, February 6 at 2pm
Cost: $45 adult, $40 senior, $40 faculty/staff, $15 students, $10 children under 12 (plus processing fees)
Location: Singletary Center

Porgy and Bess is an opera first performed in 1935, with music by George Gershwin, libretto by Dubose Heyward, and lyrics by Ira Gerswhin and DuBose Heyward. The work deals with African American life in the fictitious Catfish Row in Charleston, South Carolina, in the early 1920s. Porgy and Bess tells the story of Porgy, a disabled black beggar living in the slums. It deals with his attempts to rescue Bess from the clutches of Crown, her violent and possessive lover, and Sportin' Life, the drug dealer. The Kentucky State University Choir will join UK Opera for this production.

Everett McCorvey, D.M.A.
Professor of Voice
Lexington Opera Society Endowed Chair in Opera Studies
Executive Producer, Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
University of Kentucky Opera Theatre
Schmidt Vocal Arts Center
412 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40506-0433
859.257.9331
www.ukoperatheatre.org
www.uky.edu/finearts/music/opera
www.globalcreativeconnections.com
www.americanspiritualensemble.com

Microsoft is Hiring!

Make your career at Microsoft – Apply Today!

Microsoft Corporation and HBCUConnect.com have partnered to connect Historically Black College Students & Alumni to current career opportunities at Microsoft Corporation that need filling immediately.

Send your Resume and the Job Title for the position you’re applying for to Elynor Moss: ermoss@hbcuconnect.com.

Explore Microsoft's current openings by business area:

Legal and Corporate Affairs
Our Legal & Corporate Affairs (LCA) professionals perform at the leading edge of new technology law, ethics, and policy. Our job is to protect and strengthen our company’s assets and intellectual property. The LCA team includes professionals in areas such as government and community affairs, intellectual property and licensing, corporate governance and compliance, and global citizenship. Click here to review our current openings in LCA, you can also join our Talent Network.

Human Resources
People are what make Microsoft the unique, innovative and the progressive company that it is. To ensure we invest in this critical asset, Human Resources employees identify, hire, and grow our people and develop and run our industry-leading compensation and benefits programs. Click here to review our current openings in HR, you can also join our Talent Network.

Corporate Finance
In Worldwide Corporate Finance, we work on the cutting edge of the technology business and are the leaders in driving shareholder value for Microsoft. Through expertise in Tax, Audit, Treasury, Investor Relations, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis, we guide and influence our business divisions to achieve financial success. Click here to review our current openings in Finance, you can also join our Talent Network.

Source: WWW.hbcuconect.com

Take 6 Coming to Lexington!

Soul Celebration

Date: January 22nd, 2011
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Singletary Center for the Arts
Cost: $25-52.

The most inspiring and uplifting spirituals, R&B, and more performed by the Kentucky State University Gospel Ensemble and Grammy-winning Take 6.

For more info, contact:

The Lexington Philharmonic
161 North Mill Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Phone: 859.233.4226
Toll-Free: 888.494.4226
Fax: 859.233.7896
Email: tickets@lexphil.org ontact:

Job Opportunity

Smucker's is hiring!

The pay rate is 15.00hr. They are looking to hire more minorities. Pass along to
others.

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