OCTOBER 2007 EVENTS

 

 

You are cordially invited
to join...

Reverend Al Sharpton
at the home of Clarence and Jacquie Avant
for a reception to benefit the National Action Network
(address and direction provided with ticket purchase)

Thursday, October 4, 2007
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Invited Honorees

Leonardo DiCaprio
Cora King, Palms Residential Care Facility
Speaker Fabian Nunez
Kevin Pickett
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Lionsgate Entertainment

Host Committee

Clarence Avant
Jacquie Avant
Byron Allen
Suzanne de Passe
Robert Mason EDU, Inc.
Judge Greg Mathis
Mary Ann Mitchell
Mo'Nique
Ken Sunshine

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Mission Statement

National Action Network (NAN) is a social and activist-oriented organization that was conceived with a focus on action. With the word "National" representing the scope of our activities, and "Network" reflecting the methodology of expansion, the National Action Network is based in New York City, 35 national chapters within the United States. The organization provides extensive voter education awareness and the national platform revolves around activism against racial profiling, police brutality, women's issues, economic reform, public education, international affairs, including abolishing slavery in Africa, job awareness, AIDS awareness, and more. (www.nationalactionnetwork.net)

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The 400 Club

Presents

Fridays at the Fifth

 

 

 
"Stop the violence through Peace, Healing, and Empowerment"
 
10th  Annual Suitland Festival
Free Health Screenings, Youth & Community Networking Empowerment,
Skating Showcase, Vendors, Go Go Bands, Games, Poetry S.L.A.M.
Keynote Speakers
 
Suitland Community Center
5600 Regency Lane, Forestville MD 20747
 
Saturday, October 6th 2007
10 AM - 6 PM
@ Noon there will be a
Poetry S.L.A.M.
(Spreading Love And Messages)
of Unity
 
hosted by
Christopher "Poetry Man" Fields
 
Featuring:
The Boyd Sisters, Sistah Joy, Crystal Wigfall, Deserie Johnson
Lalah, Da Truth, Brenardo, Rhyme Cypha, Sir Charles Cary
 
S.L.A.M. Sponsors:
 
 
Christopher "Poetry Man" Fields
http://www.cafepress.com/cfields06

 

 

 

Joanna Ballard

Presents

Ghost Stories for Grown Ups (and older children)

 
I am pleased and honored to announce I will be storytelling this Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Artspace, 710 Texas Street, Shreveport LA, as part of the ongoing exhibit "Dia de Los Muertos". FREE Admission!
 
The Ghost Stories (as opposed to scary stories) will begin at Noon and 1 PM  Mostly new stories (99%)
 
Come join me in celebrating the Spirit of "Dia de Los Muertos"!
 
I look forward to seeing you there!
 
Harmony and Peace

 

 

 

Los Angeles CA

October 6 & October 7, 2007

Charles R. Drew University and Honda 

present 

The 17th Annual Jazz at Drew Legacy Music Series and Cultural Market Place and Health Pavilion

Southern California's most popular
music and charity events with a stellar lineup of international jazz, blues and R & B performers headlining the two-day music festival, cultural marketplace and health faire in a sprawling garden on the university's 11-acre campus in the Watts-Willowbrook Community.(Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th, 2007.)

Charles R. Drew University Campus of Medicine & Science in Los Angeles
1731 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Gates Open: 10:30am | Showtime: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Tickets: $45 ($50 at the gate - discounts for both days, VIP tables available)

ARTIST LINE UP

Saturday - October 6, 2007: 

Locke High 40th Anniversary Reunion Band; Drew University All-Stars; Leimert Park All-Stars; Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars Ft.
Kenny Burrell; David T. Walker Quartet Ft. Byron Miller, Clarence McDonald & Leon Ndugu Chancler; Malcolm-Jamal Warner & Miles Long; Shelia E. and the E. Family Orchestra Ft. Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo & Peter Michael Escovedo; Renaissance; Lakeside

 

Sunday - October 7, 2007: 

Demitri Noble & Nobility Ft.
Mike Hunter, Kamasi Washington, Darryl Harris, and Robert Turner; Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra; The Soul Seekers; The Mighty Clouds of Joy; Hubert Laws Ft.
Debra Laws; Cedar Walton Quintet Ft.
Steve Turree, David Williams, Javon Jackson & Al Foster; Curtis Fuller; Super Band Ft.
Nicolas Payton & Rene McLean

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Jerry Butler and the Music of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
Featuring:
Rickey Minor Symphony Orchestra with Special Guest
Jerry Butler and also The Impressions

INFO: 323.563.5822 www.cdrewu.edu or www.jazzatdrew.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, October 7, 2006

The Annual After Carnival Last Lap Party

Presented by

Mixx Productions

 

 

 

October 11-October 14, 2007

Jacksonville Florida Caribbean Carnival

www.jacksonvillecarnival.org 

 

 

 

 

 

Los Angeles Carnival

October 14, 2007 @ 11:00 AM

10th Annual Caricabela Los Angeles Caribbean Carnival

Westchester Recreational Park Westchester, California, United States

A visual feast of pageantry, music & motion.  This is a vibrant Caribbean cultural heritage celebration of music, costumes, movement, and pageantry in a carnival setting.

General Information:
CARICABELA Los Angeles Carnival
Attn: Marie Kellier, President
Tel. 310-410-0174
Fax: 310-410-0485
E-mail: caricabela@aol.com

http://www.losangelescarnival.com

 

 

 

 

Saturday, October 13
 
Jamaican Nationals Association (JNA)
Student Reception & Book Scholarship Awards
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Emery Recreation Center
5701 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC

 

 

Fetes for Los Angeles Carnival

 

 

 

 

October 18-20, 2007

The African American Empowerment Weekend (AAEW)

A two-day program with sessions designed to empower African-American men, women and children as they strive to become entrepreneurs, as well as assist current entrepreneurs to excel and build a lasting legacy.  Participate in this incredible weekend of education, networking and empowerment.  For all the details visit www.aaew.org for registration information.

 

 

Maryland

October 20, 2007

THE BLACK COLLEGE EXPO RETURNS TO WASHINGTON D.C. AREA

The highly anticipated 8th Annual Black College Expo returns to the Washington, D.C. area on Saturday October 20th at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Center located at 8001 Sheriff Road in Landover, Maryland. Thousands of students and parents in and around D.C., Maryland and Virginia will be invited to meet with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). They’ll be able to submit applications for acceptance into college, as well as, acquire lots of pertinent information on college admission, college preparation, SAT & ACT prep, financial aid, scholarships and hot careers from professionals from around the country. High school seniors who bring their transcripts and test scores may have the opportunity to get accepted on the spot. Some colleges, such as, Langston University, will offer scholarships to qualified students in amounts up to and in excess of $100,000.

In addition to the exhibits and workshops, the day’s events include scholarship presentations to deserving students. Black College Expo, with its non-profit foundation For details log on to: http://www.blackcollegeexpo.com/washington.htm

For registration information click here: http://www.blackcollegeexpo.com/reg_dc2.htm

9:00am to 4:00pm Expo - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Aftershow - Admission $10.00

877-427-4100

 

 

 

LOS ANGELES, CA  

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2O, 2007

ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE DAVIS
48TH DISTRICT

IN PARTNERHSHIP WITH
CRENSHAW EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  (EDD)
SOUTHEAST LA-CRENSHAW WORKSOURCE CENTER
MOTHERS IN ACTION, LA SENTINEL & BROTHERHOOD CRUSADE
PRESENTS

"YEAR ROUND JOBS INITIATIVE"
JOB FAIR
(18 years of age and older)

Dress for success and bring your resume
Meet and interview with employers
Find out about job opportunities
Attend Workshops:

Resume Writing
Interview Techniques
Dress for Success

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2O, 2007
10AM -2PM

EXPOSITION PARK
WALLIS ANNENBERG BLDG.
700 STATE  DR. , LOS ANGELES , CA

For more information contact
Assemblyman Mike Davis' District Office at (213) 744-2111

 

New York

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2O, 2007


Kamit Fest 2007 and Celebrates Grand Opening of NEW Cultural Center

 
Keith Holmes, 1023 Beverley Road,Brooklyn, NY. 11218.
646-610-1485, Kcholmes50@gmail.com
 
Kamit Fest 2007 and Celebrates Grand Opening of NEW Cultural Center
Brookyln, NY. On Saturday October 20th and Sunday October 21st The
Ausar Auset Society invites you to Kamit Fest, their eighth annual
celebration of African culture.  This momentous extravaganza also
marks the grand opening of the new Ausar Auset Society cultural center
located at 626 Flatbush Ave.
 
Both days will be filled with fresh, afro-centric talent and
entertainment including headline acts Kaoka Dance Company and the
Bambara Drum and Dance Ensemble. You will also enjoy the 'positive
vibes' of the special guest M.C.  Ankh Ra from MTV's MAKING THE BAND 4.
 
Bring the whole family, Kamit Fest has an activity for everyone to enjoy.
Workshops not to be missed include:
           •  Introduction to meditation – Learn how to make the
eleven hidden powers of the spirit work in harmony to achieve success
in all areas of your life.
           •  QiQong Workshop – Experience how ancient Chinese
movements can heal the body, spirit and mind.
           •  Het-Heru Healing Dance – a dance of sisterhood and
healing led by Queen Mother Maasht-Amm.
 
Special Dance classes:
          •   Master Guinea African Dance – with Youssef Koumbassa
          •   Belly Dance –with  Allisyn 'Oya' Swift
•       Master Afro-Jazz Dance– with Fanzy Monguehy
 Entertainment for the young and younger:
          •   Ana Ani and Ur Men - soulful vocalists
          •   Imani – Neo Soul
          •   Jah.Medicine and Faro.Z – Hip-Hop
          •   Capoeira  - martial arts showcase
 Pamper yourself all day both days:
          •   Spiritual readings – Gain insight into how to resolve the problems in your life.
          •   Massages – from head to toe.
          •   Pampering – manicures, pedicures, facials and more.
 Children's fun and activities with an afro-centric flavor:
Arts and crafts, Face Painting, Story Telling and drumming class.
 
You can also shop for African and special interest books, CDs, DVDs
and novelty in the Taui Gift shop. Then treat your palate with
delicious vegan cuisine, fruit smoothies and sandwiches in the Tchefa Café.
 Remember to buy a raffle ticket (or two) for a chance to win a trip to
Cancun or Orlando. Somebody will leave Kamit Fest a winner.  And,
don't forget your business cards because Kamit Fest will be a major
networking opportunity!
 For more information: Call: 718-469-3199 or visit www.myspace.com/kamitfest
Ausar Auset Society new location: 626 Flatbush Ave (corner of Fenimore St.)

 

 

  
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Commemoration Of 
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Commemorating October's Domestic Violence Awareness
Month and supporting Sister Megan Williams, the West
Virginian hate crime victim,  
Attend the  
D.C. 10th Anniversary Million Woman's March - Reunion and Rally
To Save Woman's Lives 
on 
Thursday, October 25, 2007,
 from 6 - 8 p.m. 
at 
Plymouth Congregational Church,
5301 North Capitol Street, N.E. (corner of N. Capitol
and Riggs, Ft. Toten Metro).  Free and open to the
public, sponsored by AAHA's Woman Empowerment Movement
(W.E.M) for Self, Family & Community".  Contact: 
202-667-2577 or  www.aaha-info.org   ###

For further info on Million Women March activities
occurring in  Philadelphia view mwmsistahood@aol.com 
For info on the D.C./Metro 10th Anniversary Reunion of
the Million Woman's March  and Rally to Save Woman's
Lives¨;  for  Woman's Empowerment Movement (W.E.M.)
action steps; or to request Ayo Handy-Kendi for
interviews or speaking engagements, contact: AAHA at
202-667-2577 / www.aaha-info.org  ## #

IMPORTANT NOTE:  A national campaign has developed and
all who are concernec about Sister Megan Williams,
please Wear Red on October 31st to Stand Up for Peace
- to stop Violence Against Women of Color

check out Email:  beboldbered@gmail.com 
http://documentthesilence.wordpress.com

 

 

South Florida- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Saturday, October 27, 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.

 

 

Atlanta

The Members & Friends of the

Antigua and Barbuda Association of GA, Inc.

Cordially Invite you to attend

The Fourth Annual Independence Banquet

Saturday, October 27, 2007

at

The Westin Atlanta Airport

4736 Best Road, Atlanta, GA 

No-host cocktail 6:30 p.m.

Dinner: 8:30 p.m.  

Come join us for an elegant evening of Celebration and Appreciation!

A portion of the proceeds will fund Educational projects in Antigua and Barbuda.

Contact Janice Turner 404-931-5487