18th Annual Black Womens' Conference
March 22
6:00pm - UK College of Law Courtroom
Student Town Hall Meeting
Asha French, Affrilachian Poet and English,
Emory University
March 23
10:00am - UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion Auditorium
Anna Julia Cooper Lecture
Nazera Wright, Ph.D., English, UK
12:00pm - UK Boone Faculty Center
Mary McLeod Bethune Luncheon
Kyra Gaunt, Ph.D., Ethnomusicologist and the Department
of Sociology and Anthropology, Baruch College
(Tickets $20 General Admission & $15 for Seniors/Students)
2:00pm - UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion Auditorium
Panel: “Girl Talk”: Creating Empowering
Spaces for Black Girls
4:00pm - UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion Auditorium
Panel: Black Girl Games 101: An Interactive Experience
5:30pm - UK Chandler Hospital Pavilion Auditorium
Doris Y. Wilkinson Distinguished Lecture
Ruth Nicole Brown, Ph.D., Education Policy Studies,
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and founder of
SOLHOT (Saving Our Lives Hearing Our Truths) Program
for Black Girls and Women
March 24
11:00am – 2:00pm - Lyric Theater and Cultural Center
Zora Neale Hurston Community Play Date for
Girls of All of Ages: A Village Experience
For more information on the conference and tickets, please call: 859.257.3593 or email: aaas@uky.edu
Showing posts with label Activism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Activism. Show all posts
Sunday, March 4, 2012
2012 Prom Dress Give Away
Want to go to the prom, but can't afford a dress and all the accessories? If so, please allow us to help you pick out your prom dress and accessories. Well, we want to Make Your Dreams Come True with the 2012 Prom Dress Give Away!
What: A Personal Shopper will assist young ladies in selecting their attire on a first come first serve basis. We make every effort to provide a wide selection of attire so that every girl is able to select a dress as well as shoes, jewelry and other accessories needed for your big event. Because we rely solely on donations, this is based on availability. Minor alterations will are also provided. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRE-REGISTER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF NEED!
When: Friday, March 23rd, 3:oo~8:00p.m. and Saturday March 24th, 10:00 a.m.~3:00 p.m.
Where: Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue, Louisville , KY 40218
Who: Mary Alyce foundation in conjunction with Nzingha Creations Gallery
Cost: All services are FREE of charge.
For more information, please contact: Mary Alyce Foundation-Making Dreams Come True, The Mary Alyce Foundation (702) 241-8603. Or, Nzingha-Beverley Sweeney-Sheppard, 502-767-0559.
What: A Personal Shopper will assist young ladies in selecting their attire on a first come first serve basis. We make every effort to provide a wide selection of attire so that every girl is able to select a dress as well as shoes, jewelry and other accessories needed for your big event. Because we rely solely on donations, this is based on availability. Minor alterations will are also provided. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRE-REGISTER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF NEED!
When: Friday, March 23rd, 3:oo~8:00p.m. and Saturday March 24th, 10:00 a.m.~3:00 p.m.
Where: Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue, Louisville , KY 40218
Who: Mary Alyce foundation in conjunction with Nzingha Creations Gallery
Cost: All services are FREE of charge.
For more information, please contact: Mary Alyce Foundation-Making Dreams Come True, The Mary Alyce Foundation (702) 241-8603. Or, Nzingha-Beverley Sweeney-Sheppard, 502-767-0559.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Free Tax Help
State government
What: The state Department of Revenue offers free assistance at its 10 Taxpayer Service Centers across the state.
Where: Locations are in Ashland, Bowling Green, Corbin, Florence, Frankfort, Hopkinsville, Louisville, Owensboro, Paducah and Pikeville.
When: Help is available Tuesdays to Thursdays, but appointments are required and can be made by calling 1-800-906-9887 any weekday.
Who: Assistance is limited to people with annual incomes generally below $50,000.
Caveats: There are a number of forms the state will not assist with. Learn more: Revenue.ky.gov (click on "Hot Topics" on the left and then "Individual Income Taxpayer Assistance")
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
What: Community organizations throughout the state administer the program for free and have their volunteers trained by the IRS.
Where: There are nearly 100 VITA sites spread around the state with 13 in Lexington. For a list of locations, call (800) 456-3452 or visit Assistance.ky.gov/freetaxhelp.
When: Various times. Some VITA sites allow drop-ins, but most require appointments.
Caveats: There are income limits, so call first and see if you're eligible for assistance.
Central Kentucky Economic
Empowerment Project
What: CKEEP staffs the IRS-trained VITA sites in Lexington, as well as ones in other Central Kentucky counties.
Where: 22 locations this year, up from 16 in 2011.
When: Appointments are required. Dial 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment.
Caveats: There is a rough income limit of $50,000, and the organization's volunteers won't fill out certain forms, including those for farm income or members of the military.
Learn more: Dial 2-1-1.
AARP
What: AARP runs many free tax help sites for lower-income taxpayers with special attention paid to older people.
Where: There are five sites in Lexington and many others throughout the state. Call 1-888-227-7669 or visit AARP.org/taxaide for addresses.
When: Times vary; some sites accept drop-ins.
Wal-Mart
What: Jackson Hewitt and H&R Block locations at Wal-Mart stores will prepare the simplest of tax forms, the 1040EZ, for free.
Where: All Lexington locations and others around the state.
When: Times of the service vary by store.
Learn more: Visit Walmart.com (click on "Tax-Prep Tools").
Source: www.kentucky.com
What: The state Department of Revenue offers free assistance at its 10 Taxpayer Service Centers across the state.
Where: Locations are in Ashland, Bowling Green, Corbin, Florence, Frankfort, Hopkinsville, Louisville, Owensboro, Paducah and Pikeville.
When: Help is available Tuesdays to Thursdays, but appointments are required and can be made by calling 1-800-906-9887 any weekday.
Who: Assistance is limited to people with annual incomes generally below $50,000.
Caveats: There are a number of forms the state will not assist with. Learn more: Revenue.ky.gov (click on "Hot Topics" on the left and then "Individual Income Taxpayer Assistance")
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
What: Community organizations throughout the state administer the program for free and have their volunteers trained by the IRS.
Where: There are nearly 100 VITA sites spread around the state with 13 in Lexington. For a list of locations, call (800) 456-3452 or visit Assistance.ky.gov/freetaxhelp.
When: Various times. Some VITA sites allow drop-ins, but most require appointments.
Caveats: There are income limits, so call first and see if you're eligible for assistance.
Central Kentucky Economic
Empowerment Project
What: CKEEP staffs the IRS-trained VITA sites in Lexington, as well as ones in other Central Kentucky counties.
Where: 22 locations this year, up from 16 in 2011.
When: Appointments are required. Dial 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment.
Caveats: There is a rough income limit of $50,000, and the organization's volunteers won't fill out certain forms, including those for farm income or members of the military.
Learn more: Dial 2-1-1.
AARP
What: AARP runs many free tax help sites for lower-income taxpayers with special attention paid to older people.
Where: There are five sites in Lexington and many others throughout the state. Call 1-888-227-7669 or visit AARP.org/taxaide for addresses.
When: Times vary; some sites accept drop-ins.
Wal-Mart
What: Jackson Hewitt and H&R Block locations at Wal-Mart stores will prepare the simplest of tax forms, the 1040EZ, for free.
Where: All Lexington locations and others around the state.
When: Times of the service vary by store.
Learn more: Visit Walmart.com (click on "Tax-Prep Tools").
Source: www.kentucky.com
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Book Signing
Saturday, March 3 at 2:00 pm
Longtime Lexington resident William McAtee reads & signs Transformed: A White Mississippi Pastor's Journey into Civil Rights and Beyond. This book follows Reverend McAtee's early career as a minister in rural Mississippi in the racially turbulent 1960's and McAtee's own "activation" as a force for progressive change.
The Morris Book Shop
882 E High Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
859-276-0494
Longtime Lexington resident William McAtee reads & signs Transformed: A White Mississippi Pastor's Journey into Civil Rights and Beyond. This book follows Reverend McAtee's early career as a minister in rural Mississippi in the racially turbulent 1960's and McAtee's own "activation" as a force for progressive change.
The Morris Book Shop
882 E High Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
859-276-0494
Monday, January 30, 2012
Black People Rock!
– sponsored by the Association of Black Students
Loosely based on BET’s “Black Girls Rock,” the Association of Black Students presents this Awards Ceremony and Banquet on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the SAC Multipurpose Room to celebrate African Americans at UofL and in the Louisville community. The event is free, attire is evening elegant, and rsvp is required. For more information contact Stephanie Ford at smford04@louisville.edu
Loosely based on BET’s “Black Girls Rock,” the Association of Black Students presents this Awards Ceremony and Banquet on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the SAC Multipurpose Room to celebrate African Americans at UofL and in the Louisville community. The event is free, attire is evening elegant, and rsvp is required. For more information contact Stephanie Ford at smford04@louisville.edu
MLK's Dream, Barack Obama, and the Myth of a Post-Racial Society
Can We Yet Hope for a New Narrative?
This lecture will be presented by Rodney Coates, professor of sociology and gerontology, Miami University.
Lecture description: Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech galvanized the hopes and dreams of millions of Americans regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, class or handicap. In this dream, the essence of the American creed was reaffirmed by requiring that we judge a person “by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.” But as the guns wielded by those who hate continue to kill, as unrest continues to produce chaos in the Middle East, as children slaves are being sold in Darfur, as the poor continue to be over represented in prisons and under represented in our college classrooms, as women continue to be denied equal pay and rights, and as those who look different from ourselves are dismissed, ridiculed and denied basic freedoms, then we must question just how far we have come toward the realization of the dream.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7
Time:11:30 a.m.
Where: University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
Location: Science & Allied Health Building, Room 100
This lecture will be presented by Rodney Coates, professor of sociology and gerontology, Miami University.
Lecture description: Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech galvanized the hopes and dreams of millions of Americans regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, class or handicap. In this dream, the essence of the American creed was reaffirmed by requiring that we judge a person “by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.” But as the guns wielded by those who hate continue to kill, as unrest continues to produce chaos in the Middle East, as children slaves are being sold in Darfur, as the poor continue to be over represented in prisons and under represented in our college classrooms, as women continue to be denied equal pay and rights, and as those who look different from ourselves are dismissed, ridiculed and denied basic freedoms, then we must question just how far we have come toward the realization of the dream.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7
Time:11:30 a.m.
Where: University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
Location: Science & Allied Health Building, Room 100
An Evening with Kevin Powell
Date: Feb. 27
Location: Memorial Hall
Time: Doors will open at 7 p.m., lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Description: Kevin Powell is an activist, writer, public speaker, and entrepreneur and, in 2010 and 2008, was a Democratic candidate for Congress in Brooklyn, N.Y. A product of extreme poverty, welfare, fatherlessness, and a single mother-led household, he is a native of Jersey City, N.J., and was educated at New Jersey’s Rutgers University. Powell is a longtime resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., and it is from his base in New York City that Powell has published 10 books, including his most recent collection of essays, "Open Letters to America" (Soft Skull Press). Next up for Powell is “Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, and the Ghost of Dr. King: Blogs and Essays” (Fall 2011); and his long-awaited memoir of his childhood and youth, “The Education of Kevin Powell” (Fall 2012).
Location: Memorial Hall
Time: Doors will open at 7 p.m., lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Description: Kevin Powell is an activist, writer, public speaker, and entrepreneur and, in 2010 and 2008, was a Democratic candidate for Congress in Brooklyn, N.Y. A product of extreme poverty, welfare, fatherlessness, and a single mother-led household, he is a native of Jersey City, N.J., and was educated at New Jersey’s Rutgers University. Powell is a longtime resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., and it is from his base in New York City that Powell has published 10 books, including his most recent collection of essays, "Open Letters to America" (Soft Skull Press). Next up for Powell is “Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, and the Ghost of Dr. King: Blogs and Essays” (Fall 2011); and his long-awaited memoir of his childhood and youth, “The Education of Kevin Powell” (Fall 2012).
Friday, January 27, 2012
Big Brothers/Big Sisters to Close Without Donations
Without significant help from the public, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass will have to shut its doors for good, the group announced Friday.
Members of the public are urged to donate whatever they can afford at an emergency fund set up at Central Bank.
Friday was scheduled to be the last day of operations for the non-profit, which matches boys and girls with older mentors, after board members voted to close earlier this week. Several private donors stepped in just hours before the doors were set to close for good.
The donors bought two weeks at most, said Alan Stein, recently retired president and chief executive officer for the Lexington Legends minor-league baseball team. He was one of the private donors.
Stein said he hopes donations from the public can buy a few more weeks until the Bowl For Kids' Sake, the organization's biggest yearly fund-raising event. The group rents office space at 1016 Rushwood Court.
Bendrea Wilson, a former manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters, put the first nail in the group's coffin when she embezzled more than $435,000 from the organization in 2009, Stein said. She pleaded guilty in federal court and was sentenced to four years in prison.
"We've never been able to recover from that," he said. "We don't have the money to keep the lights on."
Donations can be made by calling 1-800-201-8797, visiting www.bbsbluegrass.org or visiting any Central Bank location.
Source: www.kentucky.com
Members of the public are urged to donate whatever they can afford at an emergency fund set up at Central Bank.
Friday was scheduled to be the last day of operations for the non-profit, which matches boys and girls with older mentors, after board members voted to close earlier this week. Several private donors stepped in just hours before the doors were set to close for good.
The donors bought two weeks at most, said Alan Stein, recently retired president and chief executive officer for the Lexington Legends minor-league baseball team. He was one of the private donors.
Stein said he hopes donations from the public can buy a few more weeks until the Bowl For Kids' Sake, the organization's biggest yearly fund-raising event. The group rents office space at 1016 Rushwood Court.
Bendrea Wilson, a former manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters, put the first nail in the group's coffin when she embezzled more than $435,000 from the organization in 2009, Stein said. She pleaded guilty in federal court and was sentenced to four years in prison.
"We've never been able to recover from that," he said. "We don't have the money to keep the lights on."
Donations can be made by calling 1-800-201-8797, visiting www.bbsbluegrass.org or visiting any Central Bank location.
Source: www.kentucky.com
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Minority Graduate and Professional School Symposium
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: UK Student Center- Center Theater
Description: An opportunity for undergraduate students and others interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree to gain a competitive advantage when applying to those schools. Highlights of the symposium include... A Panel Discussion with Students from various Fields of Interests, Mentorship Opportunities, Admissions and Financial Aid Discussions, Successful Preparation Strategies etc.
Collaborators: NAACP, Black Student Union, UK College of Dentistry, UK College of Pharmacy, Gatton College of Business and Economics and others to be determined. Please contact Ukblsa@gmail.com with questions or concerns.
Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: UK Student Center- Center Theater
Description: An opportunity for undergraduate students and others interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree to gain a competitive advantage when applying to those schools. Highlights of the symposium include... A Panel Discussion with Students from various Fields of Interests, Mentorship Opportunities, Admissions and Financial Aid Discussions, Successful Preparation Strategies etc.
Collaborators: NAACP, Black Student Union, UK College of Dentistry, UK College of Pharmacy, Gatton College of Business and Economics and others to be determined. Please contact Ukblsa@gmail.com with questions or concerns.
"Rebuilding the Block: The 2nd Annual S.T. Roach Community Conversations"
Time: 11AM-1PM, Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
Location: Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Description: "So Black I'm Blue" Psychologist, Lynda Brown Wright, utilizing excerpts from the film "The Color of Fear" discusses the mental health consequences of oppression and Black men and their coping strategies.
Location: Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Description: "So Black I'm Blue" Psychologist, Lynda Brown Wright, utilizing excerpts from the film "The Color of Fear" discusses the mental health consequences of oppression and Black men and their coping strategies.
Freedom Riders: Could you get on The Bus”
Sponsored by: SAB & Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Date: Feb. 9th
Time: 7:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Location: SC Small Ballroom
Description: We will be having Reverend Alphonso Smith who was only 16 years old when he got on his first Freedom Ride.
Contact: Priska Ndege, SAB Multicultural Affairs Major Events & Research Chair
priskandege@gmail.com
502.554.3483
Date: Feb. 9th
Time: 7:30 PM- 9:30 PM
Location: SC Small Ballroom
Description: We will be having Reverend Alphonso Smith who was only 16 years old when he got on his first Freedom Ride.
Contact: Priska Ndege, SAB Multicultural Affairs Major Events & Research Chair
priskandege@gmail.com
502.554.3483
Friday, January 20, 2012
Local Food Summit
Save the Dates March 22-24
We invite your involvement and participation in the 5th Annual Bluegrass Local Food Summit held March 22-24 in Lexington. You have the opportunity to help make this Summit an inspiring and educational experience for all in these ways:
1) Join the Planning Team:
Meetings every other Thursday Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, March 1, March 15 at 10am. All meeting held at the Good Foods Co-op Café on Southland Dr. Everyone invited to attend.
2) Become a Sponsor and/or help us secure additional sponsors:
With categories from Wiggly Worms to Harvester ($25-$1000)! You can register/contribute online. Current Summit Sponsors: Employment Solutions, Bluegrass Community Foundation, Community Ventures, Faith Feeds, Sunnyside Up Radio Program, Temple Adaith Israel, E Consulting, Crestwood Christian Church, Sierra Club, Interfaith Alliance, Good Foods Market and Café, Sustainable Communities Network.
3) Serve as a Summit presenter, workshop facilitator or logistics volunteer.
4) Help promote the Local Food Summit using this Summit poster
5) Help promote the School Garden Workshop using this School Garden Workshop flyer
Summit in brief:
On March 22 we have added a day for elected officials and local government staff to share best practices and learn more about local food and local economy. The Friday March 23rd topics will include Farm to School, Farm to Institution, Beginning Farmers, Sustainable Farming, Food Policy Councils, Rural and Urban Food Deserts, Faith and Food and much more. On Saturday March 24 we have combined our highly acclaimed School Garden Workshop with Sustainable Living Workshops and the Youth Food and Sustainability Gathering into a busy and fun day! You can see that this 2012 Bluegrass Local Food Summit seeks to involve the entire community as we encourage communities to send a team of people to build more enhanced local synergy!!
jim embry
859-270-3699
Lexington,KY
Sustainable Communities Network, www.sustainlex.org
We invite your involvement and participation in the 5th Annual Bluegrass Local Food Summit held March 22-24 in Lexington. You have the opportunity to help make this Summit an inspiring and educational experience for all in these ways:
1) Join the Planning Team:
Meetings every other Thursday Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, March 1, March 15 at 10am. All meeting held at the Good Foods Co-op Café on Southland Dr. Everyone invited to attend.
2) Become a Sponsor and/or help us secure additional sponsors:
With categories from Wiggly Worms to Harvester ($25-$1000)! You can register/contribute online. Current Summit Sponsors: Employment Solutions, Bluegrass Community Foundation, Community Ventures, Faith Feeds, Sunnyside Up Radio Program, Temple Adaith Israel, E Consulting, Crestwood Christian Church, Sierra Club, Interfaith Alliance, Good Foods Market and Café, Sustainable Communities Network.
3) Serve as a Summit presenter, workshop facilitator or logistics volunteer.
4) Help promote the Local Food Summit using this Summit poster
5) Help promote the School Garden Workshop using this School Garden Workshop flyer
Summit in brief:
On March 22 we have added a day for elected officials and local government staff to share best practices and learn more about local food and local economy. The Friday March 23rd topics will include Farm to School, Farm to Institution, Beginning Farmers, Sustainable Farming, Food Policy Councils, Rural and Urban Food Deserts, Faith and Food and much more. On Saturday March 24 we have combined our highly acclaimed School Garden Workshop with Sustainable Living Workshops and the Youth Food and Sustainability Gathering into a busy and fun day! You can see that this 2012 Bluegrass Local Food Summit seeks to involve the entire community as we encourage communities to send a team of people to build more enhanced local synergy!!
jim embry
859-270-3699
Lexington,KY
Sustainable Communities Network, www.sustainlex.org
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Transy to host MLK event
Transylvania University will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Thursday with a free public event, The Dream Alive Program, featuring Joe Rogers, former lieutenant governor of Colorado.
The presentation will be at 7 p.m. in Haggin Auditorium in the Mitchell Fine Arts Center.
During the program, Rogers will provide commentary on King's life and legacy.
A news release from Transylvania said that the program "is an effort to help increase the understanding of the enormous contributions that King imparted to the nation and a reminder that his wisdom and vision are timeless."
Rogers was the nation's youngest lieutenant governor and the fourth black in U.S. history to serve as a lieutenant governor. He served on the National Commission on the Voting Rights Act and is now a speaker, lecturer and attorney in Colorado.
Soirce: www.kentucky.com
The presentation will be at 7 p.m. in Haggin Auditorium in the Mitchell Fine Arts Center.
During the program, Rogers will provide commentary on King's life and legacy.
A news release from Transylvania said that the program "is an effort to help increase the understanding of the enormous contributions that King imparted to the nation and a reminder that his wisdom and vision are timeless."
Rogers was the nation's youngest lieutenant governor and the fourth black in U.S. history to serve as a lieutenant governor. He served on the National Commission on the Voting Rights Act and is now a speaker, lecturer and attorney in Colorado.
Soirce: www.kentucky.com
Monday, January 9, 2012
Frederick Douglass NOW
January 15, 2012
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW is a history-infused solo performance inspired by the life and work of abolitionist and pioneering feminist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).
Douglass’ classic speeches, letters, and editorials are interpreted through a 21st century lens, and bookended by the original narratives of writer, actor, and director Roger Guenveur Smith, most notably known for his movies, “Do the Right Thing,” “Malcolm X,” “He Got Game” and “American Gangster.”
The performance will be followed by a Q & A session
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Art Center
300 E. 3rd Street, Lexington, KY 40508
859-280-2201
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW is a history-infused solo performance inspired by the life and work of abolitionist and pioneering feminist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).
Douglass’ classic speeches, letters, and editorials are interpreted through a 21st century lens, and bookended by the original narratives of writer, actor, and director Roger Guenveur Smith, most notably known for his movies, “Do the Right Thing,” “Malcolm X,” “He Got Game” and “American Gangster.”
The performance will be followed by a Q & A session
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Art Center
300 E. 3rd Street, Lexington, KY 40508
859-280-2201
PBS Announces 2012 Black History Month Programming
*INDEPENDENT LENS "Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock"
Learn why this unconventional revolutionary paid dearly for her instant fame.
SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME
SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME explores the little-known story of the post-Emancipation era and the labor practices and laws that effectively created a new form of slavery in the South.
INDEPENDENT LENS "The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975"
Take a cinematic and musical journey into the black communities of America, 1967-1975.
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: THE WILLIAM STILL STORY
Hear the story of William Still, a free black man who accepted delivery of “human cargo” on the Underground Railroad.
FRONTLINE "The Interrupters"
Follow a group of former gang leaders trying to “interrupt” shootings and protect their communities from the violence they once committed.
GREAT PERFORMANCES: Memphis on Broadway
Turn back the dial to the 1950s in this Tony Award-winning musical about an interracial couple whose love for music, and each other, is put to the test.
INDEPENDENT LENS "More than a Month"
Find out why an African-American filmmaker wants to end Black History Month.
AMERICAN MASTERS “Cab Calloway: Sketches”
Enjoy this lively biography of an exceptional figure in the history of jazz.
For more info: www.pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/Black-History-Month-2012.aspx
Learn why this unconventional revolutionary paid dearly for her instant fame.
SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME
SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME explores the little-known story of the post-Emancipation era and the labor practices and laws that effectively created a new form of slavery in the South.
INDEPENDENT LENS "The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975"
Take a cinematic and musical journey into the black communities of America, 1967-1975.
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: THE WILLIAM STILL STORY
Hear the story of William Still, a free black man who accepted delivery of “human cargo” on the Underground Railroad.
FRONTLINE "The Interrupters"
Follow a group of former gang leaders trying to “interrupt” shootings and protect their communities from the violence they once committed.
GREAT PERFORMANCES: Memphis on Broadway
Turn back the dial to the 1950s in this Tony Award-winning musical about an interracial couple whose love for music, and each other, is put to the test.
INDEPENDENT LENS "More than a Month"
Find out why an African-American filmmaker wants to end Black History Month.
AMERICAN MASTERS “Cab Calloway: Sketches”
Enjoy this lively biography of an exceptional figure in the history of jazz.
For more info: www.pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/Black-History-Month-2012.aspx
MLK Jr. Events
KING WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Saturday, January 14th - REBUILDING THE BLOCK: ST Roach Community Conversations - Dr. King's Dream for Black Men, What's Next?. MLK Cultural Center scholar-in-residence, professor Arnold Farr and co-host professor Vershawn Young, African American Studies and English, will discuss the promise of black manhood in America by examining MLK's actions, philosophies, and speeches. At The Lyric Theatre, 11am-2pm.
Saturday, January 15th - The 7th Annual Coretta Scott King Spirit of Ivy Awards Luncheon, presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. This event is designed to honor local women for their efforts to improve the Lexington community. For details, see the flyer below.
Monday, January 16th
9:00-10:00 am - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom March, Line -Up in the corridor of downtown Lexington Center, Heritage Hall
10:00 am - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Freedom March, Departure from downtown Lexington Center Heritage Hall on West Main Street.
11:00 am - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration, Commemorative Program - Lexington Center, Heritage Halls East and Center. The keynote speaker is Dr. Marc Lamont Hill; view his bio at www.marclamonthill.com.
2:00 pm - Screening of Freedom Riders at the Kentucky Theater - Free to the public.
Source: In Lex
Saturday, January 14th - REBUILDING THE BLOCK: ST Roach Community Conversations - Dr. King's Dream for Black Men, What's Next?. MLK Cultural Center scholar-in-residence, professor Arnold Farr and co-host professor Vershawn Young, African American Studies and English, will discuss the promise of black manhood in America by examining MLK's actions, philosophies, and speeches. At The Lyric Theatre, 11am-2pm.
Saturday, January 15th - The 7th Annual Coretta Scott King Spirit of Ivy Awards Luncheon, presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. This event is designed to honor local women for their efforts to improve the Lexington community. For details, see the flyer below.
Monday, January 16th
9:00-10:00 am - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom March, Line -Up in the corridor of downtown Lexington Center, Heritage Hall
10:00 am - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Freedom March, Departure from downtown Lexington Center Heritage Hall on West Main Street.
11:00 am - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration, Commemorative Program - Lexington Center, Heritage Halls East and Center. The keynote speaker is Dr. Marc Lamont Hill; view his bio at www.marclamonthill.com.
2:00 pm - Screening of Freedom Riders at the Kentucky Theater - Free to the public.
Source: In Lex
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Frederick Douglass NOW
January 15, 2012
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW is a history-infused solo performance inspired by the life and work of abolitionist and pioneering feminist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).
Douglass’ classic speeches, letters, and editorials are interpreted through a 21st century lens, and bookended by the original narratives of writer, actor, and director Roger Guenveur Smith, most notably known for his movies, “Do the Right Thing,” “Malcolm X,” “He Got Game” and “American Gangster.”
The performance will be followed by a Q & A session
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Art Center
300 E. 3rd Street, Lexington, KY 40508
859-280-2201
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW is a history-infused solo performance inspired by the life and work of abolitionist and pioneering feminist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).
Douglass’ classic speeches, letters, and editorials are interpreted through a 21st century lens, and bookended by the original narratives of writer, actor, and director Roger Guenveur Smith, most notably known for his movies, “Do the Right Thing,” “Malcolm X,” “He Got Game” and “American Gangster.”
The performance will be followed by a Q & A session
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Art Center
300 E. 3rd Street, Lexington, KY 40508
859-280-2201
S.T. Roach Community Conversations
This program is a collaboration with the UK African American Africana Studies. These conversations will happen every 2nd Saturday, December-June except for the Month of June- Father’s Day (June 16, 2012).
January 14, 2012- Dr. King’s Dream for Black Men, What’s Next: MLK Cultural Center scholar-in-residence, professor Arnold Farr and co-host professor Vershawn Young, African American Studies and English, will discuss the promise of black manhood in America by examining MLK’s actions, philosophies, and speeches.
February 11, 2012- So Black I’m Blue: Psychologist, Lynda Brown-Wright, discusses the mental health consequences of racial oppression and coping skills black men develop to survive.
March 10, 2012- The Enemy Within: Black Male Health and Healing: Lexington physician, Jai Gilliam, discusses health concerns specific to black men.
April 14, 2012- The Power and The Pain of Empowered Black Men: Black Panther scholar, Jakobi Williams, discusses key figures in the movement and their celebratory relationship with the communities they lived in.
May 12, 2012- 99 Problems: Legal scholar, Melynda J. Price, speaks and moderates a panel discussion between police officers and young black men.
June 16, 2012- Sankofa Awards: Fathers day weekend awards program and celebration of the completion of the Community Conversation that will honor the outstanding Man of the Year as well as achievement and excellence in the areas of scholarship, community service, philanthropy, creativity, entrepreneurial, and social and environmental justice.
January 14, 2012- Dr. King’s Dream for Black Men, What’s Next: MLK Cultural Center scholar-in-residence, professor Arnold Farr and co-host professor Vershawn Young, African American Studies and English, will discuss the promise of black manhood in America by examining MLK’s actions, philosophies, and speeches.
February 11, 2012- So Black I’m Blue: Psychologist, Lynda Brown-Wright, discusses the mental health consequences of racial oppression and coping skills black men develop to survive.
March 10, 2012- The Enemy Within: Black Male Health and Healing: Lexington physician, Jai Gilliam, discusses health concerns specific to black men.
April 14, 2012- The Power and The Pain of Empowered Black Men: Black Panther scholar, Jakobi Williams, discusses key figures in the movement and their celebratory relationship with the communities they lived in.
May 12, 2012- 99 Problems: Legal scholar, Melynda J. Price, speaks and moderates a panel discussion between police officers and young black men.
June 16, 2012- Sankofa Awards: Fathers day weekend awards program and celebration of the completion of the Community Conversation that will honor the outstanding Man of the Year as well as achievement and excellence in the areas of scholarship, community service, philanthropy, creativity, entrepreneurial, and social and environmental justice.
5 Things to Know About the Iowa Caucuses
It's not as if Iowa represents a diverse cross section of America. With a population of just more than 3 million, the state doesn't even have that many people. And it's not the only place to have a voting event leading up to a presidential election -- while the Iowa Republican caucuses take place this week (along with noncompetitive Democratic caucuses, where Iowa Democrats can show support for the unchallenged incumbent President Obama), all 50 states eventually hold caucuses or primaries of their own. Yet every four years the presidential candidate race zeroes in on the Iowa caucuses with make-or-break focus, with the national media in tow.
So why is this event so important? Is it as influential as it's cracked up to be? And, um, what goes on at a caucus anyway? Here's an explainer on what you need to know.
View the article in it's entirety here:www.theroot.com/views/iowa-caucuses
So why is this event so important? Is it as influential as it's cracked up to be? And, um, what goes on at a caucus anyway? Here's an explainer on what you need to know.
View the article in it's entirety here:www.theroot.com/views/iowa-caucuses
Lyric’s Little Dresses for Lexington
Monday, January 16, 2012 @ 6pm
The Lyric Theatre will implement our first social service project- Lyric’s Little Dresses for Lexington- to benefit underprivileged girls in Lexington. By the end of the 7 month program, we hope to clothe 250 of Lexington’s disadvantaged little girls. These simple summer dresses, created from pillow cases and ribbons, will bring pride and coverage for young girls who may not always feel such emotions.
To become involved in this social service program, please contact Rasheedah El-Amin, Cultural Arts Coordinator at 859-280-2201 or culturalarts@lexingtonlyric.com. We are currently accepting pillow case donations in all sizes, along with ribbons. To make a donation, please deliver to: Lyric Theatre 300 E. Third Street, Lexington, KY 40508.
The Lyric Theatre will implement our first social service project- Lyric’s Little Dresses for Lexington- to benefit underprivileged girls in Lexington. By the end of the 7 month program, we hope to clothe 250 of Lexington’s disadvantaged little girls. These simple summer dresses, created from pillow cases and ribbons, will bring pride and coverage for young girls who may not always feel such emotions.
To become involved in this social service program, please contact Rasheedah El-Amin, Cultural Arts Coordinator at 859-280-2201 or culturalarts@lexingtonlyric.com. We are currently accepting pillow case donations in all sizes, along with ribbons. To make a donation, please deliver to: Lyric Theatre 300 E. Third Street, Lexington, KY 40508.
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