2008
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH
JANUARY 2008
Jan. 21st, Martin Luther King Jr.-"Living the Dream: Let Freedom Ring!" Connecticut's 22nd Annual National Libery Bell Celebration
Award Recipients: James Barber, Southern CT State University, Leadership Award; Former State Treasurer Henry "Hank" Parker, Community Service Award; Carlton Highsmith, Specialized Packaging Group, Inc. Humanitarian Award
Hartford, Mon. Jan 21, State Capitol: Reception, 10:00am; Ceremony 11:00am
Feb. 22nd - "The Maafa Influence Production" Presented by the Mount Aery Development Corporation | The MAAFA Influence Production is a "psycho-drama" that will stimulate you through music and dance, and educate you through the history of dramatic expression. The experience will captivate your intellect, spirit and emotions and leave you in deep provoking thought. The MAAFA Influence Production reflects on the pain of the past, how that affects our communities today and changes all people to live and leave a legacy that brings reconcilliation, healing, education and strength.
Fri. Feb. 22nd, 7:30pm, New Haven, Shubert Theater, 247 College St., | Tickets $40, $20 | Box Office, (203) 624-1825 Feb. 23rd - Friends of AIDS Interfaith Network sponsors "A Buffet Breakfast"| Sat. Feb. 23rd, 9-11:00am, New Haven, Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church-Curtis M. Cofield Center, 1324 Chapel St. | Tickets $15 | Contact Sara Teague, (203) 933-7098. Feb. 24th - Lift Every Voice! A Musical and Literary Celebration of Black History Month-(Flyer .PDF) presented by the New Haven Chorale, Edward Bolkavac, Music Director; The Heritage Chorale, Jonathan Berryman, Music Director, Albert Lee, Tenor and Actors from Yale School of Drama | Sun. Feb. 24th, 4:30pm, New Haven, Yale University-Woolsey Hall, Corner of Grove & College Sts. | Tickets $20; Free will donation accepted to benefit the Greater New Haven NAACP Scholarship Fund
"What Does America Mean to Me? Race and Citizenship in the Formation of the United States" - Pre-Concert Lecture by Yale University Professor Jonathan Holloway | 3:00pm at Woolsey Hall.
MARCH 2008
March 3rd - "A Concert in Tribute to The Late Reverend Edwin R. "Doc" Edmonds" presented by the Bennett College Alumnae New Haven Chapter. Featuring: Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Economist, Author, Commentator and te 15th President of Bennett College for Women, & The Bennett College for Women Concert Choir | Theme: "Developing the Oasis, Sustaining te Space & Connecting the Sisterhood" | Mon. Mar.3rd, 7:00pm, New Haven, Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St.| Free will donation accepted in support of education.
Wed., Mar. 12th - BookTALK discussion of The Bluest Eye sponsored by Devotion Journal. Symbols and attitudes about beauty can cripple the spiritual, emotional and social well-being of our daughters, whether transferred from the larger society or passed down within our families. Come out to a discussion of Toni Morrisoin's novel, The Bluest Eye, sponsored by Devotion Journal. Join the discussion, add your thoughts on this classic novel, share experiences, offer solutions, or participate just by listening!
Wed. March 12th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hartford, Capital Region Council of Churches, 60 Lorraine St. (off Farmington Ave.). Call (203)650-2268 for more information. VView Flyer
Attend the Hartford Stage production of The Bluest Eye at a discount on "Devotion Journal Matinee" on Sunday, March 16th -- 2:oo p.m. Stay for Afterwords, a post-play discussion with The Bluest Eye playwright, Lydia Diamond.
R.S.V.P. (203) 650-2268 or email lmonroe@devotionreader.com
Mar. 29th - African American Women's Summit "Sick andTired of Being Sick and Tired": Taking back our Mind, Body and Spirit"
Friday, Mar. 28th - "Fannie Lou Hamer: "This Little Light..." Acclaimed actress Billie Jean Young will perform her one-woman dramatic portrayal of Civil Rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer | Fri. Mar.28th, New Haven, Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St.
Sat.
Mar. 29th - African American Women's Summit
Workshops on health, family, social activism and more; fashion show, panel discussion and vendors. Lite lunch provided. Contact Lisa Monroe, publicity, 203-650-2268, AAWS Co-chair Delores Alleyne @ slchurch1844@snet.net or Co-chair Lensley Gay @ lensl9@aol.com.
Topics of discussion: Parole and Pardons; Re-Entry and Transitional Programs; Judicial Issues; Jobs; Youth Programs; Street Outreach Worker Programs; Police and Fire Dept. Issues; Bridging the gap between Yale and Dwight neighborhoods; CT Governor Jodi Rell's 3 Strikes proposal.
Sat. Mar.29th, New Haven, Dwight Community Center, Corner of Edgewood Ave. and Day St. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Food & Beverages provided. Contact Greg Smith for information.: 203-786-5006 (home) or 203-393-6748 (cell).
Mar. 30th - "Bill Cosby" | Sat., Mar. 30th, 3pm and 7pm, Stamford, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut | Tickets: $45-$50-$55
Lyrics by Stevie Wonder
You know it doesn't make much sense
There ought to be a law against
Anyone who takes offense
At a day in your celebration
‘Cause we all know in our minds
That there ought to be a time
That we can set aside
To show just how much we love you
And I'm sure you would agree
It couldn't fit more perfectly
Than to have a world party on the day you came to beHappy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthdayI just never understood
How a man who died for good
Could not have a day that would
Be set aside for his recognition
Because it should never be
Just because some cannot see
The dream as clear as he
that they should make it become an illusion
And we all know everything
That he stood for time will bring
For in peace our hearts will sing
Thanks to Martin Luther King
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthdayWhy has there never been a holiday
Where peace is celebrated
all throughout the worldThe time is overdue
For people like me and you
Who know the way to truth
Is love and unity to all God's children
It should never be a great event
And the whole day should be spent
In full remembrance
Of those who lived and died for the oneness of all people
So let us all begin
We know that love can win
Let it out don't hold it in
Sing it loud as you canHappy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
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Happy birthdayHappy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Ooh yeah
Happy birthday...We know the key to unify all people
Is in the dream that you had so long ago
That lives in all of the hearts of people
That believe in unity
We'll make the dream become a reality
I know we will
Because our hearts tell us soSource:http://steviewonder.free.fr/html/frameset_songs.html
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