“Rock Your Box”
(Genesis 1:28)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
$12.00 (Includes Lunch)
Registration beginning at 8:00 A.M.
Conference Time: 9:00A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Imani Missionary Baptist Church
1555 Georgetown Street
Lexington, Kentucky
Keynote Speaker –Cathy Holloway Hill, C. Holloway Hill Enterprises
Jeffersonville, Indiana
An Empower Mentor and Certified Life Coach who empowers you to live your Life by Design Creating Your Roadmap to Success. She is a talk radio show host and author.
Breakout session topics:
“Is your Box full of the Rock or Rocks?”
“What Box?”
“Take the Lid Off Your Box”
“Who’s in Control of Your Box?”
Tickets available at the Welcome Center at Imani Baptist Church
Call (859) 231-1555 for more information
**********PreRegistraion is required*********
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Black Statistics
Population
39.2 million: As of July 1, 2004, the estimated population of black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They made up 13.4 percent of the total U.S. population. This figure represents an increase of half a million residents from one year earlier.<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/population/005164.html>
61.4 million: The projected single-race black population of the United States as of July 1, 2050. On that date, according to the projection, blacks would constitute 15 percent of the nation’s total population. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/population/001720.html>
3.5 million: The estimated black population of New York on July 1, 2004, highest of any state. Four other states had black populations that surpassed 2 million: Florida, Texas, California and Georgia. About 85,900 blacks were added to Florida’s population between July 1, 2003, and July 1, 2004. That is the largest numeric increase of any state in the nation. Georgia and Texas added 61,800 and 45,000, respectively.<http://www.census.gov/Press- Release/www/releases/archives/population/005514.html>
59 percent: As of July 1, 2004, the proportion of the District of Columbia’s population identified as black — the highest rate for this race group of any state or state-equivalent in the nation. The District of Columbia was followed by Mississippi (37 percent), Louisiana (33 percent) and Georgia, Maryland and South Carolina (30 percent each).<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005514.html>
1.4 million:: The number of blacks in Cook County, Ill., as of July 1, 2004. Cook led all the nation’s counties in the number of people of this racial category. Broward County, Fla., had the largest numerical increase (17,900) between 2003 and 2004.<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005514.html>
32%: The proportion of the black population under 18 as of July 1, 2004. At the other end of the spectrum, 8 percent of the black population was 65 or older. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005164.html>
Businesses
$92.7 billion: Receipts for black-owned businesses in 2002, up 30 percent from 1997. The rate at which black-owned businesses increased their receipts was higher than the national average (22 percent). <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/005477.html>
1.2 million: The number of black-owned businesses in 2002, up by more than 370,000, or 45 percent, since 1997. An estimated 94,862 such firms had paid employees, with receipts of $69.8 billion or about $735,586 per firm. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/005477.html>
Thirty-eight percent of black-owned firms were in health care and other service industries; health care and retail trade accounted for a fourth of their receipts.<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/005477.html>
A fourth of the businesses in Washington, D.C., were black-owned. Black-owned businesses accounted for between 12 percent and 15 percent of firms in Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/005477.html>
Black business owners were more likely to hold graduate degrees when they started or acquired ownership in their business (about 1-in-4) than the national average (19 percent).<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/003913.html>
Education
81% Among blacks age 25 and older, the proportion that had at least a high school diploma in 2004. This proportion rose by 8 percentage points from 1994 to 2004.
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/education/004214.html>
18% Among blacks age 25 and older, the proportion that had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2004 — up 5 percentage points from 1994.<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/education/004214.html>
1.1 million: Among blacks age 25 and older, the number who had an advanced degree in 2004 (e.g., master’s, Ph.D., M.D. or J.D.). Ten years earlier — in 1994 — only 624,000 blacks had this level of education.<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/education/004214.html>
2.3 million: Number of black college students in fall 2004, roughly double the number 15 years earlier. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/education/005787.html>
Income and Poverty$30,134
The annual median income of black households in 2004. This represents no change from 2003.<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/005647.html>
24.7%Poverty rate in 2004 for those reporting black as their only race. This rate was unchanged from 2003. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/005647.html>
Voting 60%Percentage of black citizens age 18 and older who voted in the 2004 presidential election. That amounted to 14 million voters. The percentage of those voting is up 3 percentage points from the previous election. Blacks had the highest turnout rate of any minority group in 2004. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/voting/004986.html>Families and Children9.
1 million: Number of black families in the United States. Of these, nearly one-half (47 percent) are married-couple families. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/hh-fam/cps2004.html>
11%: Proportion of black children who live in a household maintained by a grandparent. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/hh-fam/cps2004.html>
Homeownership
48%The proportion of black householders who own their own home. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/housing/hvs/qtr305/q305prss.pdf>
Serving Our Nation
2.4 million: Number of black military veterans in the United States in 2004. (Source: American FactFinder)
Health Insurance
20%: The proportion of blacks who lacked health insurance in 2004, unchanged from the previous year. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/005647.html>
Jobs'
27%: The percentage of blacks age 16 and older who work in management, professional and related occupations. (Source: American FactFinder)
There are 50,600 black physicians and surgeons; 69,400 postsecondary teachers; 44,800 lawyers; and 53,800 chief executives. (Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006, Table 604.)
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39.2 million: As of July 1, 2004, the estimated population of black residents in the United States, including those of more than one race. They made up 13.4 percent of the total U.S. population. This figure represents an increase of half a million residents from one year earlier.<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/population/005164.html>
61.4 million: The projected single-race black population of the United States as of July 1, 2050. On that date, according to the projection, blacks would constitute 15 percent of the nation’s total population. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/population/001720.html>
3.5 million: The estimated black population of New York on July 1, 2004, highest of any state. Four other states had black populations that surpassed 2 million: Florida, Texas, California and Georgia. About 85,900 blacks were added to Florida’s population between July 1, 2003, and July 1, 2004. That is the largest numeric increase of any state in the nation. Georgia and Texas added 61,800 and 45,000, respectively.<http://www.census.gov/Press- Release/www/releases/archives/population/005514.html>
59 percent: As of July 1, 2004, the proportion of the District of Columbia’s population identified as black — the highest rate for this race group of any state or state-equivalent in the nation. The District of Columbia was followed by Mississippi (37 percent), Louisiana (33 percent) and Georgia, Maryland and South Carolina (30 percent each).<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005514.html>
1.4 million:: The number of blacks in Cook County, Ill., as of July 1, 2004. Cook led all the nation’s counties in the number of people of this racial category. Broward County, Fla., had the largest numerical increase (17,900) between 2003 and 2004.<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005514.html>
32%: The proportion of the black population under 18 as of July 1, 2004. At the other end of the spectrum, 8 percent of the black population was 65 or older. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005164.html>
Businesses
$92.7 billion: Receipts for black-owned businesses in 2002, up 30 percent from 1997. The rate at which black-owned businesses increased their receipts was higher than the national average (22 percent). <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/005477.html>
1.2 million: The number of black-owned businesses in 2002, up by more than 370,000, or 45 percent, since 1997. An estimated 94,862 such firms had paid employees, with receipts of $69.8 billion or about $735,586 per firm. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/005477.html>
Thirty-eight percent of black-owned firms were in health care and other service industries; health care and retail trade accounted for a fourth of their receipts.<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/005477.html>
A fourth of the businesses in Washington, D.C., were black-owned. Black-owned businesses accounted for between 12 percent and 15 percent of firms in Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/005477.html>
Black business owners were more likely to hold graduate degrees when they started or acquired ownership in their business (about 1-in-4) than the national average (19 percent).<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/003913.html>
Education
81% Among blacks age 25 and older, the proportion that had at least a high school diploma in 2004. This proportion rose by 8 percentage points from 1994 to 2004.
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/education/004214.html>
18% Among blacks age 25 and older, the proportion that had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2004 — up 5 percentage points from 1994.<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/education/004214.html>
1.1 million: Among blacks age 25 and older, the number who had an advanced degree in 2004 (e.g., master’s, Ph.D., M.D. or J.D.). Ten years earlier — in 1994 — only 624,000 blacks had this level of education.<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/education/004214.html>
2.3 million: Number of black college students in fall 2004, roughly double the number 15 years earlier. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/education/005787.html>
Income and Poverty$30,134
The annual median income of black households in 2004. This represents no change from 2003.<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/005647.html>
24.7%Poverty rate in 2004 for those reporting black as their only race. This rate was unchanged from 2003. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/005647.html>
Voting 60%Percentage of black citizens age 18 and older who voted in the 2004 presidential election. That amounted to 14 million voters. The percentage of those voting is up 3 percentage points from the previous election. Blacks had the highest turnout rate of any minority group in 2004. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/voting/004986.html>Families and Children9.
1 million: Number of black families in the United States. Of these, nearly one-half (47 percent) are married-couple families. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/hh-fam/cps2004.html>
11%: Proportion of black children who live in a household maintained by a grandparent. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/hh-fam/cps2004.html>
Homeownership
48%The proportion of black householders who own their own home. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=13185121&msgid=263518&act=J7LL&c=242394&admin=0&destination=http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/housing/hvs/qtr305/q305prss.pdf>
Serving Our Nation
2.4 million: Number of black military veterans in the United States in 2004. (Source: American FactFinder)
Health Insurance
20%: The proportion of blacks who lacked health insurance in 2004, unchanged from the previous year. <http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/005647.html>
Jobs'
27%: The percentage of blacks age 16 and older who work in management, professional and related occupations. (Source: American FactFinder)
There are 50,600 black physicians and surgeons; 69,400 postsecondary teachers; 44,800 lawyers; and 53,800 chief executives. (Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2006, Table 604.)
-from www.boycewatkins.com
What the Stimulus Package Means to US
Economic Stimulus 2009
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, President Obama signed a $787 billion stimulus package, designed to kick-start the sagging economy and get millions of Americans back to work, and the country back on its feet.
So what is the 2009 stimulus plan and how might it affect me and my family?
Officially known as The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the stimulus plan includes tax relief for middle-income families and spending programs for things like transportation, environmental and broadband infrastructure projects, aid for states and energy assistance, all designed to create millions of good-paying jobs.
The good news is that 95% of America's taxpayers will benefit from at least one of the tax breaks. Unlike the 2008 Economic Stimulus, there will not be stimulus rebate payment checks in 2009 for the majority of Americans. While some of the relief will be paid this year, the majority of the relief for an average taxpayer is most likely to come next year.
Note: Most provisions below are subject to phaseout for higher-income individuals. See the detailed FAQs for more information.
Key taxpayer provisions:
Tax credit for workers: for 2009 and 2010 there is a "making work pay" tax credit of up to $400 for working individuals and up to $800 for couples.
Temporary suspension of taxation on unemployment benefits: the jobless get a little more help with a $25 increase in weekly benefit checks through 2009 and suspension of federal tax on the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits received in 2009.
Retirees and disabled individuals: those receiving Social Security benefits and individuals on disability will receive a one-time payment of $250 in 2009.
First-time home buyer credit: increased to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing homes after Dec. 31, 2008 and before Dec. 1, 2009; repayment requirement waived unless sold or no longer principal residence within 36 months.
"American Opportunity Tax Credit" for education: an 'enhanced' Hope credit applies to the first four years of college; it provides 100% credit for the first $2,000 and 25% for the next $2,000 on qualified expenses such as tuition and books; the credit is 40% refundable, meaning even taxpayers who have no tax liability can receive a credit for 40% of qualified college expenses, up to $1,000.
529 plans: qualified computer technology and equipment is now allowed as higher education expenses from the plan, so distributions from 529 plans to buy a computer, for example, for college will not be taxable.
Earned Income Tax Credit: increased EITC amounts for families with 3 or more children and additional marriage penalty relief.
Additional Child Tax Credit: earnings threshold is lowered to $3,000, helping more people qualify for the credit and receive more money; for 2008 the earnings threshold was $8,500
Vehicle purchase: state and local sales taxes paid for purchases of qualified new motor vehicles are deductible.
AMT: the one year typical patch for 2009 of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) to prevent as many as 24 million middle-income households from being hit with a tax that was originally designed to prevent the very wealthy from avoiding taxes.
- from www.hrblock.com
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, President Obama signed a $787 billion stimulus package, designed to kick-start the sagging economy and get millions of Americans back to work, and the country back on its feet.
So what is the 2009 stimulus plan and how might it affect me and my family?
Officially known as The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the stimulus plan includes tax relief for middle-income families and spending programs for things like transportation, environmental and broadband infrastructure projects, aid for states and energy assistance, all designed to create millions of good-paying jobs.
The good news is that 95% of America's taxpayers will benefit from at least one of the tax breaks. Unlike the 2008 Economic Stimulus, there will not be stimulus rebate payment checks in 2009 for the majority of Americans. While some of the relief will be paid this year, the majority of the relief for an average taxpayer is most likely to come next year.
Note: Most provisions below are subject to phaseout for higher-income individuals. See the detailed FAQs for more information.
Key taxpayer provisions:
Tax credit for workers: for 2009 and 2010 there is a "making work pay" tax credit of up to $400 for working individuals and up to $800 for couples.
Temporary suspension of taxation on unemployment benefits: the jobless get a little more help with a $25 increase in weekly benefit checks through 2009 and suspension of federal tax on the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits received in 2009.
Retirees and disabled individuals: those receiving Social Security benefits and individuals on disability will receive a one-time payment of $250 in 2009.
First-time home buyer credit: increased to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing homes after Dec. 31, 2008 and before Dec. 1, 2009; repayment requirement waived unless sold or no longer principal residence within 36 months.
"American Opportunity Tax Credit" for education: an 'enhanced' Hope credit applies to the first four years of college; it provides 100% credit for the first $2,000 and 25% for the next $2,000 on qualified expenses such as tuition and books; the credit is 40% refundable, meaning even taxpayers who have no tax liability can receive a credit for 40% of qualified college expenses, up to $1,000.
529 plans: qualified computer technology and equipment is now allowed as higher education expenses from the plan, so distributions from 529 plans to buy a computer, for example, for college will not be taxable.
Earned Income Tax Credit: increased EITC amounts for families with 3 or more children and additional marriage penalty relief.
Additional Child Tax Credit: earnings threshold is lowered to $3,000, helping more people qualify for the credit and receive more money; for 2008 the earnings threshold was $8,500
Vehicle purchase: state and local sales taxes paid for purchases of qualified new motor vehicles are deductible.
AMT: the one year typical patch for 2009 of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) to prevent as many as 24 million middle-income households from being hit with a tax that was originally designed to prevent the very wealthy from avoiding taxes.
- from www.hrblock.com
Cultural Diversity Fair
The University of Kentucky presents the 20th Cultural Diversity Festival, which aims to promote cultural awareness to the UK campus and Lexington community through a month of activities and events.
This year the festival offers approximately 30 events throughout the month of March to UK students, faculty, and staff, and is also hoping to reach out to the Lexington community more than ever before. Cultural Diversity Festival kicks off with International Talent Night at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in Memorial Hall. This exciting event will feature entertainment by people from all over the world.
Taste of Our World will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 4 in the Grand Ballroom of the UK Student Center. This event features a diverse menu of culture-rich foods from across the continents.
Tickets will be sold at the door for each serving of the dishes from around the world. Tickets are $1 each or seven tickets for $5.
Payment will be accepted in cash, Plus Account or Flex Dollars. Saturday, March 28, the Cultural Diversity Festival will wrap up its month of events by hosting a community event at Woodland Park in Lexington.
"Party in the Park" will offer various recreational activities for people of all ages.
For a complete list of events, visit www.uky.edu/DiversityFestival/schedule.html or contact the UK Office of International Affairs at (859) 257-4067.
This year the festival offers approximately 30 events throughout the month of March to UK students, faculty, and staff, and is also hoping to reach out to the Lexington community more than ever before. Cultural Diversity Festival kicks off with International Talent Night at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in Memorial Hall. This exciting event will feature entertainment by people from all over the world.
Taste of Our World will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 4 in the Grand Ballroom of the UK Student Center. This event features a diverse menu of culture-rich foods from across the continents.
Tickets will be sold at the door for each serving of the dishes from around the world. Tickets are $1 each or seven tickets for $5.
Payment will be accepted in cash, Plus Account or Flex Dollars. Saturday, March 28, the Cultural Diversity Festival will wrap up its month of events by hosting a community event at Woodland Park in Lexington.
"Party in the Park" will offer various recreational activities for people of all ages.
For a complete list of events, visit www.uky.edu/DiversityFestival/schedule.html or contact the UK Office of International Affairs at (859) 257-4067.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Research opportunity
University of Florida is conducting a research study, "Family Health Self-Empowerment Project" through our local YMCA.
Its purpose is to determine whether a Health-Smart Behavior Workshop increases health-promoting behaviors and improves health outcomes. You must be at least 18 years old to participate.
You will be required to participate in a 4 hour workshop (March 7 or April 18) dealing with health information and health-related behaviors. You will also be required to complete several questionnaires.
If interested, you may earn up to $120. Call Natalie Corbett at the North Lexington YMCA , 258-9622 between 9a-430p.
Its purpose is to determine whether a Health-Smart Behavior Workshop increases health-promoting behaviors and improves health outcomes. You must be at least 18 years old to participate.
You will be required to participate in a 4 hour workshop (March 7 or April 18) dealing with health information and health-related behaviors. You will also be required to complete several questionnaires.
If interested, you may earn up to $120. Call Natalie Corbett at the North Lexington YMCA , 258-9622 between 9a-430p.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The African Company presents...
Richard lll by Carlyle Brown
April 2-4, 7:30 p.m., Briggs Theatre - In 1821 a small band of African-American actors took on the classics and the white establishment at the same time. From backstage squabbles and romances to a center stage "classic" battle for pride and a survival, this moving and inspiring play highlights a stirring chapter in the history of American theater. Tickets: general-$15; UK faculty/staff/seniors-$10; students-$5. Sponsored by the UK Department of Theatre. More info 859-257-4929.
Contact:
rsams100@uky.edu
Website:
www.singletarytickets.com
April 2-4, 7:30 p.m., Briggs Theatre - In 1821 a small band of African-American actors took on the classics and the white establishment at the same time. From backstage squabbles and romances to a center stage "classic" battle for pride and a survival, this moving and inspiring play highlights a stirring chapter in the history of American theater. Tickets: general-$15; UK faculty/staff/seniors-$10; students-$5. Sponsored by the UK Department of Theatre. More info 859-257-4929.
Contact:
rsams100@uky.edu
Website:
www.singletarytickets.com
Jabari Asim: What Obama Means
Jabari Asim: "What Obama Means"
Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Worsham Theatre, Student Center -
(Black History Month Event) Accomplished journalist, author, commentator and lecturer Jabari Asim will discuss his book "What Obama Means: For Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future." His presentation defines the context of Obama's presidency and what it could mean to Americans of all backgrounds. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center, Student Government, and other academic programs and student groups. More info 859-257-4130.
Feb. 26, 7 p.m., Worsham Theatre, Student Center -
(Black History Month Event) Accomplished journalist, author, commentator and lecturer Jabari Asim will discuss his book "What Obama Means: For Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future." His presentation defines the context of Obama's presidency and what it could mean to Americans of all backgrounds. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center, Student Government, and other academic programs and student groups. More info 859-257-4130.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Census jobs
Census Bureau to hire 2,000 workers across the state for the 2010 census. A Lexington Office is already open. Positions include address listers, office clerks, recruiting assistants, crew leaders and field operation supervisors.
The pay starts at $10.50 per hour. You may go to www.2010censusjobs.gov/ or call 1-866-861-2010
The pay starts at $10.50 per hour. You may go to www.2010censusjobs.gov/ or call 1-866-861-2010
Friday, February 20, 2009
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Wednesday, February 25, 7 PM, Carrick Theater -
Transylvania UniversityMessage Theater and Transylvania University presents Follow the Drinking Gourd: A Black History Month Cabaret Performance featuring contemporary and classic poetry by African-Americans along with African Dance and song.
This event is free and open to the public!
Players: Whit Whitaker, Marcus Wilkerson, Buddy Clark, LaNora Long, Veronica Spriggs, Jude McPherson, and Seidah Majeed.Poets include: Frank X Walker, Yusef Komunyakaa, Rita Dove, Claude McKay, Keith Wilson, Tara Betts and more! Sponsored by the Transylvania University Multicultural Affairs Department.
Transylvania UniversityMessage Theater and Transylvania University presents Follow the Drinking Gourd: A Black History Month Cabaret Performance featuring contemporary and classic poetry by African-Americans along with African Dance and song.
This event is free and open to the public!
Players: Whit Whitaker, Marcus Wilkerson, Buddy Clark, LaNora Long, Veronica Spriggs, Jude McPherson, and Seidah Majeed.Poets include: Frank X Walker, Yusef Komunyakaa, Rita Dove, Claude McKay, Keith Wilson, Tara Betts and more! Sponsored by the Transylvania University Multicultural Affairs Department.
Celebration of Negro Spirituals
Host: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Street: 533 E. Main St.
City/Town: Lexington
This is a celebration of the Negro Spiritual, as Black History Month 2009 comes to a close, but NEVER an end, in a year where history itself has been made yet once again. Whit Whitaker and Reginald Smith, Jr., brothers in Christ, friendship and song, collaborate to celebrate this beautiful and wonderful music genre, accompanied by UK Musicologist Diana Hallman, PhD and John Kevin Linker, Organist and Choirmaster of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
Come to listen, praise and celebrate some of these magnificent folk tunes on arrangements by different composers.
This is a free event, however donations will be accepted at the door and during intermission. All proceeds will go towards the two singers' July 2009 choir residency in Ely England where they will be singing in residence at Ely Cathedral for 10 days.
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Street: 533 E. Main St.
City/Town: Lexington
This is a celebration of the Negro Spiritual, as Black History Month 2009 comes to a close, but NEVER an end, in a year where history itself has been made yet once again. Whit Whitaker and Reginald Smith, Jr., brothers in Christ, friendship and song, collaborate to celebrate this beautiful and wonderful music genre, accompanied by UK Musicologist Diana Hallman, PhD and John Kevin Linker, Organist and Choirmaster of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
Come to listen, praise and celebrate some of these magnificent folk tunes on arrangements by different composers.
This is a free event, however donations will be accepted at the door and during intermission. All proceeds will go towards the two singers' July 2009 choir residency in Ely England where they will be singing in residence at Ely Cathedral for 10 days.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Jazz Concert
The Blue Note 7 will celebrate 70 years of Blue Note Records with an all-star septet featuring Musical Director and pianist Bill Charlap, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, tenor saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, alto saxophonist/flutist Steve Wilson, guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash. The Blue Note 7 will take the stage at Singletary Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm.
The Blue Note 7 tour is a true collaboration, an all-star band comprised of the next generation of major players, all leaders in their own right. They are the A-list of accomplished arrangers and composers, steeped in the Blue Note tradition, re-imagining this time-honored repertoire in a fresh way.
This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Programming. Tickets for this event are based on seating location and range from $40 to $30. Tickets can be purchased through the Singletary Center Ticket Office at 859.257.4929, via the web at www.singletarytickets.com or in person at the Ticket Office.
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The Blue Note 7 tour is a true collaboration, an all-star band comprised of the next generation of major players, all leaders in their own right. They are the A-list of accomplished arrangers and composers, steeped in the Blue Note tradition, re-imagining this time-honored repertoire in a fresh way.
This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Programming. Tickets for this event are based on seating location and range from $40 to $30. Tickets can be purchased through the Singletary Center Ticket Office at 859.257.4929, via the web at www.singletarytickets.com or in person at the Ticket Office.
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Jazz Concert
Lexington, KY (February 4, 2009). The Blue Note 7 will celebrate 70 years of Blue Note Records with an all-star septet featuring Musical Director and pianist Bill Charlap, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, tenor saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, alto saxophonist/flutist Steve Wilson, guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash. The Blue Note 7 will take the stage at Singletary Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm.
The Blue Note 7 tour is a true collaboration, an all-star band comprised of the next generation of major players, all leaders in their own right. They are the A-list of accomplished arrangers and composers, steeped in the Blue Note tradition, re-imagining this time-honored repertoire in a fresh way.
This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Programming. Tickets for this event are based on seating location and range from $40 to $30. Tickets can be purchased through the Singletary Center Ticket Office at 859.257.4929, via the web at www.singletarytickets.com or in person at the Ticket Office.
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The Blue Note 7 tour is a true collaboration, an all-star band comprised of the next generation of major players, all leaders in their own right. They are the A-list of accomplished arrangers and composers, steeped in the Blue Note tradition, re-imagining this time-honored repertoire in a fresh way.
This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Programming. Tickets for this event are based on seating location and range from $40 to $30. Tickets can be purchased through the Singletary Center Ticket Office at 859.257.4929, via the web at www.singletarytickets.com or in person at the Ticket Office.
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Job Fair
Fayette County Public Schools will host its 3rd Annual Job Fair, Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Tates Creek High School, 1111 Centre Parkway, Lexington, KY 40517.
Principals from every school and hiring managers from every department in the district will be there! Bring copies of your resume and meet with the people who can "Make It Happen"! If you are looking for a job in transportation, food service, maintenance, administration, counseling, teaching or more, then this job fair is for you!!
Please make plans to attend! You do not need to pre-register to attend. If you have questions, please call 859-381-4740.
Principals from every school and hiring managers from every department in the district will be there! Bring copies of your resume and meet with the people who can "Make It Happen"! If you are looking for a job in transportation, food service, maintenance, administration, counseling, teaching or more, then this job fair is for you!!
Please make plans to attend! You do not need to pre-register to attend. If you have questions, please call 859-381-4740.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Another Good Friday
Hello All, Looking for some good, clean, relaxing entertainment?
Please join us for "Another Good Friday" starting in February from 7:30pm -9:30pm.
Attached are flyers to upcoming events happening at the Imani Family LifeCenter.
Another Good Friday"
The line-up is as follows:
February 6th - Willie Eames (flyer attached)
February 13th - Sissy Williams
February 20th - Frank "X" Walker (flyer attached)
February 27th - University Choir from Tuskegee, Alabama
These events are outreach/fund-raising activities sponsored by the Imani Baptist Church Pastor's Aid Auxiliary.
Imani Baptist Church
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
(859)231-1555
Please join us for "Another Good Friday" starting in February from 7:30pm -9:30pm.
Attached are flyers to upcoming events happening at the Imani Family LifeCenter.
Another Good Friday"
The line-up is as follows:
February 6th - Willie Eames (flyer attached)
February 13th - Sissy Williams
February 20th - Frank "X" Walker (flyer attached)
February 27th - University Choir from Tuskegee, Alabama
These events are outreach/fund-raising activities sponsored by the Imani Baptist Church Pastor's Aid Auxiliary.
Imani Baptist Church
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
(859)231-1555
Hampton University
Hampton University is genuinely concerned with the difficulty many students have in the transition from high school to college. In 1953, Hampton University established a remedy to this widespread situation, by initiating an educational program known as the Pre-College Summer Session for High School Graduates.
This sincere commitment is still alive and well at Hampton University and is now known as the Hampton University Pre-College Program.This program also has scholarships but you will have to contact the institution.
Science Mathematics English Enrichment Program
Hampton University School of Science & the National Admissions Science Foundation Special Programs
June 23 – July 24, 2009
Attendees Course List Fees The School of Science at Hampton University invites you to apply to
SMEEP is a five-week residential program students with a declared major in science, engineering, or Academics mathematics. SMEEP students can earn up to nine hours of college HU Admissions level mathematics, computer science, and English credits.
Students will meet research scientists, go on field trips, and participate in pre-college activities.?
Additional courses and/or research activities are offered to students who already have excellent preparation in mathematics.
The program pays for tuition, room, board, and fieldtrips. Students will be asked to purchase their textbooks once they arrive.
Application Requirements
To apply, you must provide the following:
1. A completed application
2. A one page essay discussing your career goals and how you feel you would benefit from SMEEP
3. Two letters of recommendation. At least one of the letters must be from a mathematics or science teacher.
4. A transcript
Additional Information 1. 25 students will be accepted to the program 2. All application material must be received by March 23, 2009 for consideration 3. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.
Contact
For more information about the SMEEP program, please contact: Dr. Douglas DePriest Dean’s Office, School of Science Hampton University Hampton, VA 23668 (757) 727-5795 douglas.depriest@hamptonu.edu.
This sincere commitment is still alive and well at Hampton University and is now known as the Hampton University Pre-College Program.This program also has scholarships but you will have to contact the institution.
Science Mathematics English Enrichment Program
Hampton University School of Science & the National Admissions Science Foundation Special Programs
June 23 – July 24, 2009
Attendees Course List Fees The School of Science at Hampton University invites you to apply to
SMEEP is a five-week residential program students with a declared major in science, engineering, or Academics mathematics. SMEEP students can earn up to nine hours of college HU Admissions level mathematics, computer science, and English credits.
Students will meet research scientists, go on field trips, and participate in pre-college activities.?
Additional courses and/or research activities are offered to students who already have excellent preparation in mathematics.
The program pays for tuition, room, board, and fieldtrips. Students will be asked to purchase their textbooks once they arrive.
Application Requirements
To apply, you must provide the following:
1. A completed application
2. A one page essay discussing your career goals and how you feel you would benefit from SMEEP
3. Two letters of recommendation. At least one of the letters must be from a mathematics or science teacher.
4. A transcript
Additional Information 1. 25 students will be accepted to the program 2. All application material must be received by March 23, 2009 for consideration 3. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.
Contact
For more information about the SMEEP program, please contact: Dr. Douglas DePriest Dean’s Office, School of Science Hampton University Hampton, VA 23668 (757) 727-5795 douglas.depriest@hamptonu.edu.
Education Summit 2009
EDUCATION SUMMIT 2009
Improving Student Achievement: Parenting Makes The Difference!
Convening over 200 Parents, Educators, Business/Community Leaders, and Students
Featuring
Keynote Speaker:
Byron Garrett
CEO for National PTA
"...encouraging parents of inner city children to become more involved in their child's educational success".
Enrolling for the:
"Louisville Urban League
Parent Leadership Academy"
Improving Student Achievement
Saturday, February 21, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at
Central High School
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Lunch Provided
FREE ADMISSION!
Download Flyer
For more information
visit us online at www.lul.org
or call: (502) 566-3383
Improving Student Achievement: Parenting Makes The Difference!
Convening over 200 Parents, Educators, Business/Community Leaders, and Students
Featuring
Keynote Speaker:
Byron Garrett
CEO for National PTA
"...encouraging parents of inner city children to become more involved in their child's educational success".
Enrolling for the:
"Louisville Urban League
Parent Leadership Academy"
Improving Student Achievement
Saturday, February 21, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at
Central High School
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
Lunch Provided
FREE ADMISSION!
Download Flyer
For more information
visit us online at www.lul.org
or call: (502) 566-3383
Tuskegee University Choir
Come and enjoy the sounds
Golden Voices Choir
Friday, February 27
Imani Baptist Church
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY40511
7:00pm
$10 DONATION
For more information, CALL: (859) 231-1555
Golden Voices Choir
Friday, February 27
Imani Baptist Church
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY40511
7:00pm
$10 DONATION
For more information, CALL: (859) 231-1555
Job Fair
First Baptist Church Bracktown presents the
"Faith by Works Career Fair and Conference"
LEXINGTON, KY.
First Baptist Church Bracktown cordially invites you to attend the “Faith by Works Conference” on Saturday, March 7th from 8:30am-12:30pm. The event will be held at the church located at 3016 Bracktown Road off of Leestown Road in Lexington, Kentucky.
Faith by Works is a FREE conference designed to give participants the tools and resources needed to navigate through these difficult economic times. Workshop topics include:
· Resume Writing
· Interviewing Skills
· Help for Small Businesses
· Financial Literacy
· Dealing with Emotional Stress
· Help with Insurance—Medicaid and Medicare
· How to Apply for a Job with the State
· How to Avoid Foreclosure
· Social Networking
· Resource Fair featuring local businesses and services
“Our vision and inspiration for this conference comes from the Book of James where we learn that the true measure of our commitment to God is our service to others, said Pastor C. B. Akins, Sr. James 2:18 says, “But someone will say, you have faith…and I have works. Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”
This Free conference is open to the public. Please come and bring a friend! Child care is provided for children up to three years of age
"Faith by Works Career Fair and Conference"
LEXINGTON, KY.
First Baptist Church Bracktown cordially invites you to attend the “Faith by Works Conference” on Saturday, March 7th from 8:30am-12:30pm. The event will be held at the church located at 3016 Bracktown Road off of Leestown Road in Lexington, Kentucky.
Faith by Works is a FREE conference designed to give participants the tools and resources needed to navigate through these difficult economic times. Workshop topics include:
· Resume Writing
· Interviewing Skills
· Help for Small Businesses
· Financial Literacy
· Dealing with Emotional Stress
· Help with Insurance—Medicaid and Medicare
· How to Apply for a Job with the State
· How to Avoid Foreclosure
· Social Networking
· Resource Fair featuring local businesses and services
“Our vision and inspiration for this conference comes from the Book of James where we learn that the true measure of our commitment to God is our service to others, said Pastor C. B. Akins, Sr. James 2:18 says, “But someone will say, you have faith…and I have works. Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”
This Free conference is open to the public. Please come and bring a friend! Child care is provided for children up to three years of age
Lyric Theater Task Force
!!! COMING ATTRACTION !!!
LFUCG COUNCIL WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009- 3:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 200 EAST MAIN STREET
SEEKING APPROVAL TO PLACE ON THE COUNCIL WORK DOCKET FOR FIRST READING, THE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE RELEASE OF THE $6 MILLION CONSTRUCTION DOLLARS FOR THE LYRIC THEATRE AND MUSEUM
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED:PLEASE CALL (258-3240) OR SEND EMAIL TO COUNCILMEMBERS (councilmembers@lfucg.com) ASKING FOR THEIR VOTE FOR THE RESOLUTION AND ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY!!!
LFUCG COUNCIL WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009- 3:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 200 EAST MAIN STREET
SEEKING APPROVAL TO PLACE ON THE COUNCIL WORK DOCKET FOR FIRST READING, THE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE RELEASE OF THE $6 MILLION CONSTRUCTION DOLLARS FOR THE LYRIC THEATRE AND MUSEUM
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED:PLEASE CALL (258-3240) OR SEND EMAIL TO COUNCILMEMBERS (councilmembers@lfucg.com) ASKING FOR THEIR VOTE FOR THE RESOLUTION AND ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY!!!
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