NOVEMBER 2007 EVENTS

 

November 1, 2007

 

This Friday, November 2, 2007

is

National Blackout Day Throughout America

All African-Americans are being called on to participate in a National Blackout throughout America this Friday, November 2nd.   African Americans need to band together to show their "Economic Power" by refusing to spend any money from fast food restaurants to gas or on anything - this Friday.

"We ARE living in the new civil rights movement. 

The goal is to cripple the economy for one 24 hour period, which will make a difference and will bring awareness to all injustices!!!  JOIN TOGETHER COLLECTIVELY (as you did in Jena on September 20th), AND PARTICIPATE on November 2nd!!! 

 

 

 

Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2007

REPRESENTA! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at GALA on  at the GALA Theatre, 3333 14th Street, NW , Washington DC

If you buy your ticket by October 26 you pay just $18! Call the Box Office at 202-234-7174 now and mention this special offer to get your $18 Ticket or go to www.galatheatre.org. 

REPRESENTA! is a new bilingual play for the hip hop generation that combines spoken-word poetry with character portrayals that are simultaneously hilariously entertaining and provocative. This incisive provide biting commentary on terrorism, immigration, Cuba , U.S. foreign policy, Bay Area lefty culture, New York after 9/11, and pan-Latino identity. Performed in Spanglish, Spanish and English.  REPRESENTA! also uses surtitles to be accessible to all audiences.  

 

SUPPORTS 
2nd Annual
A Mile in My Shoes
Walk-a-thon & Fall Festival
  Stomping out Gun Violence

Saturday, November 3, 2007  - 9am 3pm

                                 The Brandywine Lions Club
                                                                                   11501 Cherry Tree Crossing Road
 Cheltenham , Maryland  (Intersection of Route 301 and Cherry Tree Crossing Road

Across from Veterans Cemetery 

Presented by: 

Michael Walton Foundation

Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Youth Outreach Ministry

Supported by:

ROOT (Reaching Out to Others Together) Inc.

Adults $10.00 & Children (18 and under $5.00)

Food & Beverages * Kids Zone  (Moon Bounce, Magic Show, Cotton Candy, and more!! ) * Talent Show Case * Guest Speakers

~ With Admission ~

Proceeds from this event are to directly benefit a family affected by gun violence and respectively the Michael Walton Foundation, Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Youth Outreach Ministry, and ROOT Inc.

          For additional event  information contact 301.868.0171 or AMileInMyShoesWalk@gmail.com.  To purchase tickets please contact ROOT at 202-332-7668 or avaharrison@rootinc.org. 

 

 

South Florida- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Mike Andrews and “The Caribbean Connection Radio Show” has moved.

Due to the sale of WTPS AM-1080 by Radio One Co., the Caribbean  Connection Radio Show, which has been hosted by Mike Andrews on 1080-AM for the past twenty years is now on a new station.

This move began on Saturday October 20, 2007, the new station is: WSRF 1580-AM.

As of now the program is on at the same time as before, 12 noon to 3 pm, with the same format of  groovy Caribbean music (Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Pan-Jazz etc.), news, interviews and fun.

Listeners who may not be able to pick us up on the airwaves can hear us live on the web at  www.wsrf.com.

 

 

 

Maryland

November 3, 2007

Presents

 

811 Florida Ave. NW Washington , DC 20001  -  Office (202) 332-ROOT/Toll Free (866) 570-ROOT/Fax (202) 332-8250  -  www.ROOTInc.org  -  ROOTInc@ROOTInc.org

Too many lives are being lost; too many victims injured, and too many communities are being held hostage to this systemic and endemic tide of violence.  As a government, and as a community, we must begin to offer proactive, rather than reactive, alternatives.  -Kenneth E. Barnes, Sr., MS

SPIRIT IN ACTION

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

11AM TO 12NOON

WPFW 89.FM

Hosted by Kenneth E. Barnes, Sr, MS Founder/CEO ROOT INC. 
Co-Hosted by Ava Harrison, COO ROOT INC.
 

ROOT Inc. and WFPW host "Spirit in Action" every first Tuesday of the month. Join us this Tuesday from 11am until noon as we interview JANKS MORTON is the founder of iYAGO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LLC, a multimedia production company. He states "the company came into existence to reflect both the consciousness and the unconsciousness soul of Black America. He has also established GIVE US FREE PRODUCTIONS, INC., a commercial production company which produces independent documentary, motion pictures and videos for distribution. He also serves as Executive Vice President of JYNXDACAT PRODUCTIONS a music production company. JANKS MORTON has been in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years

In delivering his first feature length documentary, WHAT BLACK MEN THINK, JANKS MORTON took on the role as producer, director, cameraman, lighting, editing, mixing, entrepreneur, graphic artist, actor, inspirational speaker and more.

WHAT BLACK MEN THINK is about JANKS MORTON's personal journey to discover the genesis of the divisions in 21st century black relationships. It is now circulating at several film festivals, and is now available for DVD purchase via AMAZON.  JANKS MORTON is currently promoting WHAT BLACK MEN THINK through college tour dates (TBA), and public screenings throughout the country..

 
This edition of Spirit in Action will also feature Howard University Senior Damien Phillips whom will speak about his internship on the ROOT and Howard University Youth Summit taking place November 16.  This event will host over 300 students and 100 adults with goal of creating a true and in depth dialogue about the youth's perception violence. 

Be prepared to call in with your questions and comments to 202-588-0893.

CONTACT: Executive Producer, Ava Harrison, avaharrison@rootinc.org, 202-332-7668

 

 

 

New York

Thursday, November 8, 2007

S.O.B's Pays Tribute to Reggae Icon Lucky Dube with a Benefit Memorial Concert and Vigil to Raise Funds for Family Estate--

 S.O.B.’s, New York’s Home of Universal Music, announced they will host "Long Live Lucky", a memorial concert and candlelight vigil for deceased reggae icon Lucky Dube.  This concert will celebrate the life and mourn the loss of this international music icon, whose tragic murder rocked his native South Africa as well as the entire world music community .  S.O.B.’s frequently hosted Lucky Dube’s live appearances in New York and was the privileged site of the artist’s last-ever concert in the U.S. earlier this year. Proceeds will be donated to the family estate of Lucky Dube. 

S.O.B.’s
(212) 243-4940

 

 

November 10, 2007

 

  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CARNIVAL 2007 AIRS ON BET J .  The spirit of Trinidad and Tobago's 2007 carnival celebration last February takes center stage , November 10th at 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m (Eastern Time).

 

BET J airs a half hour special of "the worlds greatest street festival."  The show is hosted by comedian Chris Spencer who immerses himself in the unique and extraordinary experience of this festival. He humorously participates in the rigorous schedule of parties, costume fittings, dancing in the streets and sampling the exquisite food and traditions indigenous to the island, while interviewing soca artistes, steel pan makers and the island's Minister of Tourism.
     

      
The show is hosted by comedian Chris Spencer who immerses himself in the unique and extraordinary experience of this festival. He humorously participates in the rigorous schedule of parties, costume fittings, dancing in the streets and sampling the exquisite food and traditions indigenous to the island, while interviewing soca artistes, steel pan makers and the island's Minister of Tourism.
      

      
Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago is the place to be, said Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Tourism Howard Chin Lee while enjoying calypso rhythms during the festival. "Our Carnival is like fine wine, it gets better every year," he said, adding that while Trinidad and Tobago offers beaches and eco-tourism attractions, its industrial base has helped position the nation as an important meetings destination.

November 10, 2007

  Tropical Beat to air 90 minute special on the late Lucky Dube 

 

Tropical Beat will air a 90 minute special filled with his videos, live performances and never before seen footage.

The show will be aired on the new Tropical Beat network www.tropicalbeat.tv which is being launched November 10, 2007.  Shows will be aired 24 hours, 7 days a week!

www.tropicalbeat.tv

 

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

 

Distinguished Lecture Series

presented by

University of the District of Columbia - Office of the President for Community Outreach

on The

"March on Washington for Justice"

at

UDC Auditorium Building 46 East from 10:00 am to 11:30 am with Guest Speaker Rev. Al Sharpton

Everyone is Invited

 

For Details: Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness 202-274-6088 or eholness@udc.edu

 

 

Book Signing

"The Enemy Between my Legs" 

by Stephanie L. Jones 

 

Here's your chance to meet and greet author, Stephanie L. Jones, and get an autographed copy of this hot new book!!

Thursday, November 15, 2007
Howard University (Bookstore)
2225 Georgia Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20059
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

 

If you are unable to attend the book signing purchase your copy here: 

 

 

 

March for Justice in Washington DC 

This Friday, November 16, 2007

At

The U.S. Department of Justice

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,  from 12:00 Noon - 2 pm.  (8th and Pennsylvania Avenues)

 

 

Maryland

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Guymetro - a non-profit Organization based in Maryland.  

Guymetro is having a fundraiser, and needs your support on Nov. 17th @ 8:00 pm.  

They are trying to raise at least $2,000 towards a $4 Million Activity Center being built by the Metropolitan Seventh-Day Adventist Church

The fundraiser will take place at the Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 6307 Riggs Road, Hyattsville Maryland 20783

This will be a night full of entertainment with Guyanese Cuisine on Sale.

For more information visit www.guymetro.org.

A note from Guymetro: We are looking for support from the Caribbean Community not just Guyanese!

 

 

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

 

Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers at Sounds of Hope


The Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
will perform at Sounds of Hope on Friday, November 16, 2007 at the Potters House, 1658 Columbia RD NW in Washington, DC. There will be food provided at 7:00pm and entertainment starts at 8:00pm. Cost $10.00.


The Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers are a group of
tremendously talented artists that grew out of the
cultural experience demonstrated at Malcolm X Park and
is founded by Doc Powell.

Drummers from all walks of life, and from every level
of drumming abilities, other musicians of all
varieties, and spectators of all nationalities and
ages, come together and create a wonderful expression
of creative energies.

From this setting, arose a group of performing artists
called the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers.

For further information about the Malcolm X Drummers
and Dancers contact Doc Powell at 202-459-8157

About Sounds of Hope

Sounds of Hope is a weekly collaboration of local
performers, charities and Potter's House presenting an evening of food, entertainment, and community outreach. Requested donations at the door go directly to the performers and charity, and proceeds of sale of dinner and desserts benefit Potter's House. The bookservice, which carries children's books, poetry, and social justice books, in addition to extensive selections in religion and spirituality, is also open on Friday nights. It happens every Friday Night from 7-10:30 PM at Potters House located at 1658 Columbia Rd NW in Washington, DC.

For more information about Sounds of Hope, visit http://www.myspace. com/soundsofhope or contact the coordinator, Mary Shapiro at pottershousedc@ gmail.com

About Potters House

Potters House has been existence since 1960 and is located in the heart of Adams Morgan at 1658 Columbia Rd NW in Washington, DC. For more information about Potters House, visit http://www.pottersh ousedc.org

 

 

                                                                
College of Arts and Sciences and                                                                                                                                                             Department of Sociology and Anthropology
With great enthusiasm, we the students of Howard University in partnership with ROOT, Inc. (Reaching Out to Others Together) wish to announce the Howard University and ROOT Community in Action/Shaw Logan Circle Project Youth Summit. The Summit will be held on November 16, 2007 in the Ballroom of Blackburn Center at Howard University from 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
We are currently experiencing an epidemic of Violence in our community including gun violence, drive-bys, school shootings, domestic violence, drug violence, and gang violence that affects us all. This epidemic needs to be stopped before we lose our peer groups and seriously cripple future generations.
Community in Action/The Shaw Logan Circle Project. is a coalition of private citizens, community agencies, corporate businesses, faith-based organizations, non-profits, local, state and federal government agencies being formed under the auspices of ROOT, Inc with funding from the office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and with the direct support of Mayor Adrian Fenty, Councilmembers Jim Graham, Jack Evans, and Kwame Brown to reduce violence and increase public safety in those communities. The goals of the Youth Summit are to (1) To establish a preliminary template of perceived causes and solutions to factors contributing to gun violence and the increase in youth violence; (2) To appoint a Youth/Adult Advocacy Council to be composed of students, adults, and representatives for schools, local government officials and ROOT affiliates; and (3) To work with ROOT to develop the Awareness Campaign to reach our youth.

The Summit will feature youth from participating schools within the Shaw/Logan Circle Community in Action Project demographic area, i.e., Shaw, Garnett/Patterson, Cardozo, Dunbar, et al,  and key community members and government officials dedicated to eliminating this epidemic of violence.

Those of us who have tasted the bitterness of violence at all levels would truly value your support as we attempt to bring healing to our communities and to prevent others from feeling the same anguish that accompanies the loss of a loved one.

Please contact Ms. Ava Harrison at 202-332-7886 to RSVP, for details and to arrange for parking if needed. We look forward to your response and participation.

 

Maryland

Friday, November 16, 2007

Friends and Family,
 
Come on out on Friday, November 16th, 2007 to Fuzion Lounge in Bethesda, Maryland as the Brothers of "Mighty" Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. celebrate our founding.
 
DJ Alizay from Kiss FM will be on the wheels and guarantees a good time.  Come see the renovations Fuzion Lounge has for your entertainment.  Dress to impress. 
 
Proceeds benefit the Mu Nu Foundation, Inc. which sponsors community service projects in Montgomery County .
 
Visit the website at www.MuNuQues.org/HappyHour for more information and to RSVP for the guest list.  Feel free to pass the attached flyer to others along with the website address.
 
Don't meet me there… beat me

 

Maryland

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Presents
 

 

Miami, Fl.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

 

 

 

 

Atlanta, GA

Saturday, November 24, 2007