Comcast Presents Movies in The Park

Comcast Presents Movies in The Park. Catch a free movie every Friday night at Eaton Plaza in downtown Fresno, from June until August 2011. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and grab a spot while you wait for the sun to go down. Please cal 559-621-2900 for more information.

The Annual Central Valley Gospel, Blues and Jazz Community Festival

Watch out for “The Annual Central Valley Gospel, Blues and Jazz Community Festival”. This 4 day event will be on Friday September 2nd from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Saturday September 3rd; Sunday September 4th 10:00am to 10:00 pm and ending Monday September 5th 10:00pm to 10:00 pm at 2400 Fresno Street in Eaton Plaza (the water tower) in the heart of Downtown Fresno.

Auditions for COLORED GIRLS

Auditions for COLORED GIRLS will be held:
Date: August 23 - August 25, 2011
Time: To Be Announced
Place: Drama Department's John Wright & Woods theaters at Fresno State

Those auditioning must have two, 2 minute monologues ready to present.

The director will be hosting a pre-audition workshops to answer all questions, discuss the play and provide an orientation to the audition process

Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Time: 6 to 8pm
Place: Fresno State, Speech Arts Room 26 (the conference room.)

If you have questions please contact Thomas Ellis at thomee2@att.net or 323 620 0132.

Tanya Crabb is Leaving Fresno State

It is with both regret and anticipation that I inform you that I will be leaving Fresno State. My last day of work is Friday, June 3, 2011.

It has been a pleasure and an honor working as a Fresno State Outreach counselor and coordinator of the African American and Veteran Outreach. I am truly grateful for all the support I have received from the community.

During this period of transition Outreach will continue to maintain the African American Facebook page, Blog, Twitter and YouTube account. They will continue the work of keeping the community connected and informed. If you have information that will benefit our community please email it to fsbulldogblack@yahoo.com

Also please visit out social media sites if you haven't already done so. The sites contain useful information that includes content pertaining to education, financial aid, scholarships, Fresno State news, jobs / internship related tweets, Fresno and Fresno State event.

• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresno-Bulldog-Black/181649388534759
• Twitter: @FSBulldogBlack
• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FSBulldogBlack
• African American Student Blog: http://bulldogblack.blogspot.com/
• College of Arts and Humanities Blog: http://bulldogdreams.blogspot.com/
• Veterans Blog: http://bulldogveterans.blogspot.com/

Additional sources of support and information at Fresno State are:

• African American Edge Initiative Pilot Program: http://www.csufresno.edu/academics/edge/
• Omega Delta Sigma Veterans Fraternity Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Omega-Delta-Sigma-CSU-Fresno/159416887443077?ref=ts
• Central Valley Cultural Heritage Institute: http://www.csufresno.edu/studentaffairs/programs/cvchi/

I hope the relationships we have formed continue to benefit our youth. Our young people need us. Remember, in community we are blessed. Without community we are less.

God Bless,
Tanya Crabb

Love your enemies. It makes them so darned mad. ~P.D. East

You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith. ~ Mary Manin Morrissey

"The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me? But... the good Samaritan reversed the question: If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?" ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don't expect you to save the world I do think it's not asking too much for you to love those with whom you sleep, share the happiness of those whom you call friend, engage those among you who are visionary and remove from your life those who offer you depression, despair and disrespect. ~Nikki Giovanni

"Stamp Out Hunger " Food Drive

Americans are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011.

The nation’s 230,000 letter carriers will collect these food donations as they deliver the mail and take them to their Feeding America affiliated food bank or other hunger relief organization [such as the Poverello House] that service the more than 10,000 communities where collections are being made." - Stamp Out Hunger

4th Annual “Restrain The Violence” Workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

4th Annual “Restrain The Violence” Workshop

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Time: 9:30 am – 1pm
Place: Fresno City College: Health Sciences Bldg

$18 Ticket Includes Lunch & Certificate / $5 for all students

Contact Hill’s Document Assistant (559) 442-1463 candice@hdaliftinghearts.com

“If the numbers we see in domestic violence were applied to terrorism or gang violence, the entire country would be up in arms, and it would be the lead story on the news every night.”– Rep. Mark Green.

“This quote is so on point.” – Candice Hill, HDA President. At least 1 of 4 females will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. If statistics showed that 1 in 4 homes will be terrorized by terrorist or gang violence…that would be on the news every night. Not 1 of 4 homeless, poor, minority women…but women in general.

History in the making!!! Bethesda Apostolic Church Anniversary & Installation of Pastor Tobaise Brookins

Mark your calenders & cell phones. Please tell everyone about these events.

Date: Friday, May 6, 2011
Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Place: Bethesda Apostolic Church
3723 E. Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA
(corner of Millbrook Ave & Dakota Ave)

$3 donation, Age 21 & older.

"Cafe" - a time to unwind at Fresno's Finest Christian venue for an evening of Relaxation while enjoying & expressing talent through spoken word, theatrics, creative musical expressions, & more ...

Church Anniversary & Installation of Pastor Tobaise Brookins
Date: May 12 - May 14, 2011
Place: Bethesda Apostolic Church
3723 E. Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA

• Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:30 pm - "Founder's Night": Celebrating 54yrs of ministry & dedicated services of Bishop Henry L. Johnson.
• Date: Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 7:30 PM "Empowerment Night"
• Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 12:30 pm - "Installation Service" of Pastor Tobaise Brookins

*** If you would like purchasing congratulatory ads, please contact Elizabeth Leffall at 559-349-7214 and/or email eleffall@gmail.com by May 5, 2011. Please send electronic copy in Word or PDF format.

Phone: 559-225-1673 Website: www.bethesdaapostolic.com

Any questions, comments, or need additional information, contact Carmelita at 559-288-5008.

Understanding Black Gender

Understanding Black Gender: A Student-Run Conference

Featured Presentation by Phyllis Jackson, Ph.D. (Pomona College)

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Alice Peters Auditorium (PB 191)

Sponsored by the Provost’s Office, Technology Innovations for Learning and Teaching (TILT) & Commitment to Latina/o Academic Success & Excellence (CLASE)

For more information, please call 278-8805 or email Hasan T. Johnson at thjohnson@csufresno.edu

African American Edge Initiative Pilot Program

Why Edge?

African American student retention rates are the lowest of any other racial or ethnic groups on campus. In Fall 2002, 73.6% of African American freshmen students returned for their sophomore year. By 2006, it increased to 78%, but still remained the lowest percentage of all racial or ethnic groups on campus. According to the final report of the Retention Oversight Group in 2008, “students’ race does not, in and of itself, influence retention” (p. 2). Instead, the students’ high school and first-term college GPAs are strong predictors of academic success.

It is evident that African American students on campus need a push to increase their GPAs and graduate on time. The research also shows that African American students who feel a sense of belonging, defined as feelings of membership in the larger community, develop a better attitude about their college or university.
Program Goals

The goal of the Edge Initiative is to provide formal, sustainable support from the University, and specifically African American faculty and staff, to give African American students an edge—the opportunity to see that they can succeed by working hard, while never giving up their identities.

For more info go to: http://www.csufresno.edu/academics/edge/index.shtml

Celebrate Mother's Day with the Morehouse College Glee Club

Special Musical Selections by the Morehouse College Glee Club

Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011
Time: 10:45am
Place: Saint Rest Church
1550 E. Rev. Chester Riggins Ave.
(formerly E. Florence Ave.)
Fresno, CA 93706

For more info please call 559.237.5551

Basking in the world-wide exposure provided by the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympics, the Morehouse College Glee Club, The Spelman College Glee Club and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus were the driving voices behind the 300-strong Olympic Centennial Choir featured during the Opening Ceremony on July 19, 1996. During the Closing Ceremony, the Morehouse College Glee Club was featured with soprano Jennifer Larmore and the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra in a stirring rendition of the "Olympic Hymn"; with Gloria Estefan in singing the specially written Olympic theme, "Reach"; joined with Stevie Wonder, spellbinding the audience with "Imagine"; and at the extinguishing of the Olympic Flame, performed the moving a cappella arrangement of "The Flame" with famed country singer Trisha Yearwood.

Directed by the renowned Dr. David Morrow, this distinguished all-male chorus has completed a successful tour of the Russian Republic that included a stop in the capital of Moscow and trips to Poland, Bermuda and South Africa.

Black Business Professional Network Mixer

Date: April 28, 2011
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm
Place: Watts Family Grill Street
1448 N Blackstone Ave (south of McKinley)
Fresno, CA

Join the Fresno Metro Black Chamber at one of their newest member's business-- Watts Family Grill. Already becoming a staple in central Fresno, Watts provides a robust menu, three HDTV screens, private dining and more. Have you had the 'Watts Riot'? Come check it out and connect with members and supporters of the Chamber.

Website or Map: http://www.wattsfamilygrill.com
Phone: 559-441-7929

Sixth African American Intellectual Thought Symposium

Sixth African American Intellectual Thought Symposium

Date: Friday, April 29, 2011
Time: 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Place: Leon Peters Recreation Center Auditorium
(next to SaveMart Center)

• We Have Come This Far By Faith: Liberation Theology and Destiny in the African American Religious Experience

Introduction: De Anna Reese, Department of History, California State University, Fresno
Keynote: John H. McClendon III, Department of Philosophy, Michigan State University
Author: C.L.R. James’s Notes on Dialectics: Left Hegelianism or Marxism-Leninism

• Presentation: “A Conversation with My Christian Brothers: Is God a White Racist?”

Speaker: Pamela Y. Cook, United Theological Seminary
Author: “In Search of Herstyle: A Theory of African American Women’s Politics”

• Presentation: “Obama, Wright, and Faith in America”

Speaker: W.J. Moussa Foster, United Theological Seminary
Author: “Up From Brutality: Ending Sexual Violence in Black Communities,” in Transforming A Rape Culture

• Presentation: “Power of God and the Power of History: My Theological Odyssey to Liberation Theology”

Respondents: Questions and Answers: Fresno State Student Panel

Reception: Smittcamp Alumni House
Sponsored by the Africana Studies Program (funded by IRA-Instructional Related Activities)

For more information please contact: Malik Simba, Coordinator, Africana Studies 278-2832 (maliks@csufresno.edu)

K - 6 Summer School Program

MATH BOOSTER
Kindergarten-6th grade
Dates: Monday-Thursday / June 13th-July 7th
Time: 8:30-10:30

Do your math skills need a little boost? We will have a class full of fun activities to help you improve in math. We will work on various skills according to your grade level and learning gaps. Come join and lets make math fun for everyone.

READING BOOSTER
Dates: Monday-Thursday / June 13th-July 7th
Time: 8:30-10:30

Do your reading skills need a little boost? We will have a class full of fun activities to help improve your reading comprehension. We will work on improving your punctuation, reading comprehension, and fluency in reading. Come join us and lets make reading fun for everyone.

ART CLASS
Dates: Monday-Thursday / June 13th-July 7th
Time: 8:30-10:30

Your child will use paint, glue, wood, fabric and more to create many fun and exciting art projects. Students will use their Creativity. Some materials are included in the fee.

Fee: $40.00 per child

Register at:
105 E. 8th Street
Hanford, CA
Monday-Friday
10:00 am-2:00 pm

To register call 559-585-8110
Check us out at: wwvu.org

For addiional info contact:
Paula D. Massey, Program Coordinator
Women With Visions Unlimited, Inc.
559-761-4690

Check out our Web Page at www.wwvu.org
Join our social network and tell us a little about yourself.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Skeee-week

The Lovely Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Alpha Nu chapter will be hosting its Skeee-Weeek beginning Monday, April 25,2011.



Monday, April 25, 2011
“Turning Passion into Success”
(panel discussion; come meet the young and successful)
@The Bucket 7pm

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
“Open Ceremonies”
“Student Awareness Fair”
“Jail & Bail”
(bring donations of all kind to help keep our bulldog pantry alive)
@ Free Speech Area 11-2pm

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
“Salsa with the AKA’s”
@South Gym 7-9pm
Thursday, April 28, 2011
“Jail & Bail (cont.)” 11-2pm
(Free Speech Area)

Thursday, April 28, 2011
“Little Did You Know”
(open your eyes before HIV/AIDS closes them: Awareness activity)
@The Bucket 7-9pm

Friday, April 29, 2011
"Homless Not Hopeless"
(come help feed the homless)
@Behind the Paverrello House 6pm
-off G street

Saturday, April 30, 2011
“Community Service”
@Bulldog Pantry 7:30am

Saturday, April 30, 2011
“The IVY Bowl”
(Male & Female Flag Football Tournament)
@Field behind Sci. 2 Bldg 10-2pm

Sunday, May 1, 2011
“Day of rest with Pastor Shane B. Scott”
@Saint Rest Church 10:45am
5150 East Rev. Chester Riggons Ave. Fresno, CA 93706

DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT EVERY EVENT THROUGHOUT THE WEEK!!!
If you want more information reply back to this email or contact me at 559-273-0421.

Westside Church of God EGG-travaganza!

Westside Church of God presents an EGG-travaganza!

Date: Saturday, April 23rd
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Westside Church of God
1424 West California Ave.
Fresno, California

FREE & LUNCH is included!!!

ALL kids up to 6th grade are welcome

Activities include:
Games - Egg Hunt
Music – Food – Bounce Houses
Piñata & MORE!!!

For more information: Call (559) 237-1444 Or cyya@wscog.org

Goapele @ Yoshi's in San Francisco

Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM.
Place: Yoshi's- San Francisco
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115


“This spiritual love child of Sade and D’Angelo mixes sweet soul vocals, jazz funk instrumentation and hip hop rhythms by underground Bay Area beatmasters. Goapele can kick it in the streets as in the lounge.”

Rolling Stone

Goapele brings an infusion of fresh energy and a classic, yet new sound to R&B music with her sophomore set, Change It All.

The Oakland, California-based songstress broke onto the Bay Area music scene in 2001 with her ethereal EP, Closer, and the follow-up full length album, Even Closer. Released on her family-owned record company, Skyblaze Recordings, the album’s mix of soulful grooves and thought-provoking lyrics introduced the world to a multi-faceted artist and songwriter, known as much for her social and political activism as for her lush romantic ballads.

The granddaughter of German holocaust survivors and South African grandparents who lived through apartheid, Goapele knows the importance of giving back time, energy and resources to the community and the planet. “I’ve been involved in community organization since I was 10, so it’s naturally integrated into my music. One of the reasons I wanted to be a songwriter in the first place was so I could sing lyrics that I believed in and that come from my heart. I draw from my own experience and the experiences I’ve watched others go through. I want my music to truly represent me, instead of trying to fit stereotypes that women in this industry are encouraged to fit into.”

Note: Goapele is pronounced Gwa-pa-lay.
http://vimeo.com/5898495

To purchase tickets go to: http://sfyoshis.inticketing.com/

Tank @ Yoshi's in Oakland

Dates: Friday, April 22 - Sunday April 24, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM.
Place: Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Tank is one of the most recognizable names in modern R&B, known for vivid storytelling and sensual love songs. He’s an icon in the making, with four albums and eight Grammy nominations under his belt. He’s also a singer who carries the torch of masters like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, while redefining R&B for a new decade. For singer/songwriter/producer Tank—about to release his Atlantic Records debut Now or Never, his first album in three years, and the one he describes as his most confident yet—the secret is simple. He remains true to who he is, as a man and an artist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xne4rHjL0k

Six shows: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., and Sunday at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $26 - $30, and available through the website below.
Fri, 22 Apr at 12:00am - Sun, 24 Apr at 12:00am
To purchase tickets go to - http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/1761

Look At Me Now: Exclusive Teen Only Event

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Time: 6 PM - 10 PM
Place: Zimmerman Boys & Girls Club
540 N. Augusta Street Fresno, Ca 93701
(559) 266-3117

Hosted By: Young Jizzo
In The Mix: Dj D Soto

$10 At The Door
$8 For Club Members

For More Info Please Contact Bookdjdsoto@Gmail.Com

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Diversity Awareness Week 2011

Theme: Activism and Advocacy

A wide range of events and activities are planned. For full details or to download a calendar of events go to the www.csufresno.edu/cvchi

Information is also available at the Center for Women and Culture in the Thomas Building - Room 110 or by calling 278-6946.

Hoop There It Is Basketball Challenge

Date: Saturday, July, 23, 2011 - Sunday, July 24, 2011
Place: San Jose Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 453-1110

$500 Top Gun First Prize $250 Grand Prize for each winner

What/Why:
Whether its 3on3 half court, 4on4 full court, slam dunks or 3-point shots, now is the time to bring the house down at The San Jose Flea Market. Compete for cash prizes against the best local teams and individuals at this years "Hoop! There It Is" Basketball Challenge.

To register go to: http://www.hoopthereitis.com/index.html

Contact:
Ultimate Line Up
P.O. Box 11585
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Customer Service: (408) 390-8971

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

Spring is a great time to reconnect with history...

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. The small farming community was founded in 1908 by Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth, Professor William Payne, William Peck, a minister, John W. Palmer, a miner, and Harry A. Mitchell, a real estate agent, dedicated to improving the economic and social status of African Americans. Uncontrollable circumstances, including a drop in the area's water table, resulted in the town's demise. The "Allensworth Historic District" is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The park is in Allensworth, California, an unincorporated area in Tulare County, California, United States.

Location - Directions
The park is north of Bakersfield; 20 miles north of Wasco on Highway 43; seven miles west of Earlimart on County Road J22.

Directions (From Southern California).
From I-5 take 99 North; 30-miles past Bakersfield, EXIT at POND ROAD and keep going west aprox. 7 miles to State Highway 43. From there, go right (on Highway 43)for about 8-miles to PALMER AVENUE. Make a left over the railroad tracks then turn right to enter the Park.

Directions (From Northern California)
From State Highway 99 take the Alpaugh exit in Earlimart; turn right on County Road J22 (Sierra Way) go aprox. 7 miles to State Highway 43. From there, go left 2 miles to PALMER AVENUE. Make a right over the railroad tracks then turn right to enter the Park.

Earlimart, CA Latitude/Longitude: 35.8829 / -119.3388

Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing
The Central Valley, is hot in summer and mild in winter. Rain falls from October through April. Winter temperatures below freezing can bring frost, but snow is rare. Summer temperatures above 100 degrees are part of the normal pattern.
Visitor Center and Tours
The park has a visitor center and tours are available by making arrangements with the park in advance. The visitor center features a video presentation, "Allensworth: A Piece of the World," which is available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.

The most important building, historically and in the memory of Allensworth pioneers, is the schoolhouse. It was in use until 1972 and is furnished as it would have been on a school day in 1915. An audio presentation is available on site.

Also important to the education of Allensworth's citizens was the Mary Dickenson Memorial Library, about 200 yards north of the school.

Colonel Allensworth's residence is furnished in the 1912 period. It contains items from the colonel's life in the service and the ministry. A small display of farm equipment is a reminder of the Allensworth economic base.
Camping
Fifteen campsites, open all year, will accommodate RVs or tents. Each site includes a picnic table and a camp stove; flush toilets are nearby. Facilities for disabled people are available. Turf, trees, and shade ramadas are other features. A nearby picnic area is shaded by 75 large trees, planted by the California Conservation Corps.

4th Annual “Restrain The Violence” Workshop

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Time: 9:30 AM- 1 PM
Place: Fresno City College, Forum Hall
1101 East University Fresno, CA 93741
(North East Corner of McKinley and Van Ness)

$5 Registration for students and school staff
Includes: LUNCH provided by Chick-Fil-A, access to ALL SESSIONS

$18 Registration for community members.
Includes: LUNCH provided by Chick-Fil-A, access to ALL SESSIONS and CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Restrain The Violence Workshop Purpose:
To create awareness of domestic violence in all industries, cultures and ethnicities through our self-image classes, panel discussions, self-defense classes, legal assistance, teen dating classes and crime scene investigation.

History of Hill’s Document Assistant (HDA):
Hill’s Document Asst. was founded by Candice Hill and formed as a non-profit legal document assistance organization in July 2007. With the mission of lifting hurting hearts of victims of domestic violence HDA’s services include legal document preparation of restraining orders at no cost and mentoring teens.

For more info contact:
Hill’s Document Assistant (HDA)
Admin: 1224 Kern Street
Fresno, CA 93706
Office: (559) 442-1463
Fax: (559) 442-1463
Email: hda@hdaliftinghearts.com
Web: www.hdaliftinghearts.com

Clovis West 4th Annual Jazz Nite Dinner and Fund-Raiser

4th Annual Jazz Nite (Dinner Fund-Raiser)

Date: Friday, April 29, 2011
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Place: Clovis West High School Amphitheater

The 4th Annual Jazz Nite is approaching quickly. We are hosting this event for our AASU student future events. Your child can benefit from this event.

Tickets are $25.00 per person and $175.00 for a table of 8. We are really pushing table sells this year. Our goal is to sell at least 25 tables…more would be great! I would like to ask parents to commit to selling or purchasing one table at this event.

Please find it in your hearts to help us out this year. We NEED you and would sincerely appreciate it.

Please contact Monique McCoy(559) 327-2162 for tickets.

“We have Come This Far by Faith: Liberation Theology and Destiny in the African American Experience”

African American Intellectual Thought Symposium

“We have Come This Far by Faith: Liberation Theology and Destiny in the African American Experience”

Date: April 29, 2011
Time: 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Place: Leon Peters Recreation Center Auditorium

“A Conversation With My Christian Brothers: Is God A White Racist?”

Keynote Speaker: John McClendon, Department of Philosophy, University of Michigan

Dr. McClendon is a full professor of Philosophy and has published the definitive work on C.L. R. James. His book is entitled C.L.R. James’s Notes on Dialectics: Left Hegelianism or Marxism-Leninism. McClendon is on the advisory board of Blackpast.org and the editorial advisory board of the journal, Cultural Logic and co-editor of the American Philosophical Association Newsletter-Philosophy and the Black Experience.

“Obama, Wright, and Faith in America”

Speaker: Pamela Y. Cook

Ms. Cook attained her doctorate of jurisprudence from Emory University School of Law. At present, she is attaining her M.Div at the United Theological

Seminary in New Brighton, Minnesota. Ms.Cook is a licensed Baptist Minister and participated in Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.'s Minister in Training program. Ms. Cook is also the former Director of Minority Affairs at Georgia College and State University. She was a caucus precinct captain for the Obama presidential campaign in Iowa.

“Power of God and the Power of History: My Theological Odyssey to Liberation Theology”

Speaker: W.J. Moussa Foster

W. J. Moussa Foster is a theologian and an independent scholar. He earned his M.A. in African Peoples History from the University of Minnesota and completed doctoral work in African history. He is currently attaining his M.Div at the United Theological Seminary in New Brighton, MN. Mr. Foster has coordinated the pioneering cultural studies program at Luther College. He has published the well received essay, “Up From Brutality: Ending Sexual Violence in Black Communities,” in Transforming A Rape Culture.

For further information contact Dr. Malik Simba, Coordinator, Africana Studies Program at maliks@csufresno.edu or 278-2832.

Good Friday Community Worship Service: “If I Am Lifted Up” - The Last Seven Words of the Cross

West Fresno Ministerial Alliance Presents Good Friday 2011 Community Worship Service
“We Serve”

Date: Good Friday, April 22, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Saint Rest Baptist Church
1550 East Rev Chester Riggins Avenue, Fresno, California 93706
(559) 237-5551

“If I Am Lifted Up” - The Last Seven Words of the Cross. Featuring...

Pastor James Parks
West Fresno Christian Center
“Father, Forgive them, they know
Not what they do” Luke 23:34

Pastor Joel Eidsness
First Presbyterian Church
“My God, My God, why hast Thou
Forsaken me” Mark 15:34

Pastor Jim Franklin
Cornerstone Church
“This day thou shalt be with Me in Paradise” Luke 23:43

Pastor Jerome Harris
Corinth Baptist Church
“I Thirst” John 19:28

Dr. Barbara Glass, President
Ecclesia University of Divinity, International
“Woman, Behold Thy Son” Luke 19:26

Pastor Clussie Smith
Solid Rock COGIC
“It is Finished” John 19:30


Pastor BT Lewis
Rising Star MBC
“Into thine hands, O Lord, I commend My spirit” Luke 23:46

For information, please visit www.weservefresno.org or call (559) 291-5317

Pastor Jymme Foote, President

Marriage Material

Naacp Award Winning Playwright Je'caryous Johnson Romantic Comedy Stage Play:

"Marriage Material"

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011 Time: 7:30 PM Place: Saroyan Theatre 700 M Street Fresno, CA 93721 (559) 445-8100

Tickets On Sale At Fresno Convention Center Box Office, All Ticketmaster Locations, Ticketmaster.com, Or Charge By Phone (800) 745-3000

Starring:

• T Boz "TLC"
• Michael Colyar "Comedian"
• Allen Payne "House Of Pain"
• Jill Marie Jones "Girlfriends"
• Tony Grant "R&B Sensation"
• Patrice Lovely "UniverSoul Circus"

Esteemed lawyer Koren Lyles has been known to slay hearts, but what happens when each of her past romantic casualties, end up at a premarital weekend retreat all together? It's a date with disaster!

Koren has it all and unfortunately far more than she bargained for. Life was good, she was up for partner, and her loving boyfriend, Joey Harris, proposes marriage. Then her life changes when her old flame, Cameron, who is also her boss, professes he wants to leave his wife for her. Not knowing how to deal with him, she let Joey persuade her into going to a couples' retreat to see if they are ready for marriage. Everything comes tumbling down when her ex fiance', Michael, and her best friend, Jackie, are there too... Engaged! The retreat gets heated when she is forced to deal with her past, Cameron coming to claim her, and skeletons that come out of the closet between her and Joey. The weekend turns into a whirlwind as emotions erupt, perceived friendships become fake, secrets are shouted, and old love goes to war with new love!

There is only one person who can deal with these issues, he has a black belt in Karate, a PhD in romance, and he's an ordained minister - introducing Bishop Luther Lance Love Jones. Bishop Jones is known for his words of wisdom and his advice for sexual healing. He has a technique that checks attitudes at the door, breaks you down to build your relationships back up better than before. When his own marital woes start to interfere with the retreat and tears down his own life, the weekend falls completely apart. Couples are forced to examine the strength of their love and ability to survive the "happily ever after," and if anybody at all is Marriage Material?

"You Know You Wanna Be Married, But Are You Marriage Material "


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"Moving the Urban Agenda!: African American Leadership Weekend"

African American Leadership Weekend, a Renaissance 21st Century Project, to be held at the beautiful Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento, California.

Date: March 31st - April 2, 2011
Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J Street
Sacramento, California

For online registration go to: http://www.calbcc.org/leadership.php

Keynotes: Michael Jai White & Mario Van Peebles

The African American Leadership weekend is hosted by the California Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation (CBCCF) and convenes Friday, March 23, 2011 & Saturday, March 31 thru April 2 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento.

The theme "Moving the Urban Agenda" reflects the vital role the Chamber and Foundation has represented predominately in the African American community over the last 15 years.

This representation of African American Leadership and Civic organizations have entered through the halls of National and State government to public and private business entities to protect and expand on business opportunities for community growth and sustainability.

Leon Patillo Former Lead Vocalist for "Santana"

In Celebration Of Family Community Churches 16th Anniversary, they are hosting a free concert featuring Leon Patillo former lead singer for "Santana". Leon has gone from "Santana to Hosanna". Please come early and prepare to be blessed by this gifted man of God and his ministry.


Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Family Community Church
2434 East Nees Avenue
(Corner of Chestnut and Nees)

For more info please call 559-323-5002

Leon Patillo is one of the musical pioneers of our time. His concerts are always filled with excitement, praise, worship and teaching. Leon was the lead vocalist for the Santana Band but left the group and went from Santana to Hosanna! Leon crosses all age groups and ethnic boundaries and is a total performer who can sing, dance and preach.

For more than 20 years, Leon has used his voice, motivating gifts and his music for churches, festivals, special functions, corporations, radio and TV hosting. Leon has lots of success and visibility with Gold and platinum albums. New School vibe that they hope will bridge the gap between generations and bring families closer together.

For the past 10 years, Leon traveled with the Get Motivated Seminars where he performed on stage with such personalities like Zig Ziglar, Mayor Giuliani, Laura Bush, Colin Powell and other notable speakers.

Leon released his first album, Dance Children Dance through Word Records. He released seven more albums, which included such notable songs as J-E-S-U-S, Cornerstone and the famous wedding song, Flesh of my Flesh. Leon’s latest CDs are Breathe on Me, Re-Entry and Love Songs.

To order CDs, book Leon or find out about his latest project, email us at renee@leonpatillo.org or call 702-580-8782. Partner with him or visit his website, www.leonpatillo.org or be his friend on Facebook.

Finishing Well: Lifelong Leadership Development

Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Place: British Columbia Lounge, Fresno Pacific University

$10 each, $5 for students; includes lunch


RSVP today! Register online, or email fpuchurchrelations@fresno.edu.

Leadership Through the Seasons of Ministry: Developing a Personal Philosophy of Leadership

Quentin Kinnison, Ph.D., Professor of Contemporary Christian Ministries, Fresno Pacific University

Ministry Roundtables are a great opportunity to connect with other Christian leaders. The 2010-2011 series is devoted to helping ministry leaders nurture their own leadership development. What does it take to finish well? Join us, and we'll seek the answer together.

Africa, the Next Chapter

International Coffee Hour

Date: March 15, 2011
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Fresno State Henry Madden Library
Room 2206

Topic – Africa, the Next Chapter
Presenter – Chisanga Chanda

This week the ‘Focus on Africa’ series concludes with ‘Africa: The Next Chapter’. Chisanga Chanda, a junior majoring in Political Science and Philosophy, will discuss a number of issues important to many African countries, including the impact of foreign aid.

Several African scholars have criticized the amount of foreign aid given to some African nations. Today, the continent of Africa faces cycles of corruption, slower economic growth, and extreme poverty. In order to progress, some argue that a good start would be to eliminate Foreign Aid. Is this a valid suggestion? What are other ways to curb, reduce, and perhaps eliminate some of the economic ills of this great continent?

Join us to gain insight on how some of Africa's challenges might best be addressed as we discuss how other nations are dealing with these problems, and explore solutions suggested by some scholars.

If you have questions, please e-mail David Rasiah at davidrasiah7@mail.fresnostate.edu or Lucien Nana at nanalucien@mail.fresnostate.edu

**** International Coffee Hour, Exploring Global Diversity on Campus for the Past 18 Years (1993-2011) ****

Oscar C. Lacy Bible Conference

Oscar C. Lacy Bible Conference

Date: March 25,2011
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Westside Church of GOD
1424 W. California Avenue, Fresno

Date: March 25,2011
Time: 8:30PM
Place: Westside Church of GOD
1424 W. California Avenue, Fresno

Guest speakers:

• Dr. James Cecy-Campus Bible Church, Fresno;
• Dr. Robert Smith, Beeson School of Divinity, Birmingham, AL.

Call (559)237-1444 for a brochure and information.

-P.U.S.H.(Pray Until Something Happens) Prayer Revival

P.U.S.H.(Pray Until Something Happens) Prayer Revival

Date: March 15-17, 2011,
Time: 7:00pm nightly,
Place: Westside Church of GOD
1424 W. California Avenue, Fresno.

Bishop Gregory Dixon, First Church of GOD-Center of Hope, Inglewood, CA,Is the speaker.

For more information, call (559)237-1444

"Festival of the Masks" - Dance & Drum Conference

It's that time of year again! Diamano Coura West African Dance Company is hosting their 16th Annual Dance & Drum Conference, "Festival of the Masks."

Date: March, 10, 2011 - March, 13, 2011
Location: Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Dance workshops are $15/class

Date: Thursday March 10, 2011

• Babacar N'Diaye (Senegal) 6:00PM-7:30PM
• N'Deye Gueye (Senegal) - 7:35PM-9:05PM

Date: Friday March 11, 2011

• High School Workshop-Ibrahima Diouf 12:00-1:30PM
• Mouminatou Camara (Guinea) 5:00PM-6:30PM
• Ousseynou Kouyate (Senegal) - 6:35PM-8:05PM
• Mabiba Baegne (Congo) - 8:10PM-9:40PM

Party Party Party - African Dance and Drum Tanneber hosted at the Old Geoffery's 410 14th Street, Downtown Oakland. 9pm to 2am
$7 in adv/ $10 at door

Date: Saturday March 12, 2011

• Yeni Lucero -Zumba Workout 9:00am to 10:00am
• Mouminatou Camara- (Guinea)10AM to 11:30am
• Djenaba Sako (Mali) - 11:35AM to 1:05pm
• Muisi Kongo (Congo) - 1:10PM-2:40PM
• Mareme Faye (Senegal) - 2:45PM to 4:15PM
• Youssouff Koumbassa (Guinea)- 4:20PM-5:20PM

Saturday night performance will be held at Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland 8pm. Tickets will be available during the conference.

Date: Sunday March 13, 2011

• Youssouff Koumbassa (Guinea) 9:30AM-11:00AM
• Djeneba Sako (Mali)- 11:05AM- 12:35PM
• Mareme Faye (Senegal) 12:40PM - 2:10PM
• Nimely Napla/Naomi Diouf (Liberia) - 2:15PM-3:45PM (different studio)
• Portsha Jefferson (Haiti) -2:15PM-3:45PM (different studio)
• Mabiba Baegne (Congo)- 3:50PM-5:20PM
• Babacar N'Diaye & N'Deye Gueye (Senegal) - 5:25PM-6:55PM

Call (510) 733-1077 email diamanoc@aol.com, or visit their website at www.diamanocoura.org for conference and show information.

March Gladness Church Basketball Tourney

Date: March 20, 2011
Time: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: West Fresno Basketball Complex
1802 E. California Ave
Fresno, CA

This will be a great time to unite not just our youth and young adults but also our church together as we play a friendly, yet competive basketball tournament. You all know how I operate. I believe in peace and more fun than anyone can ever image with Jesus being the necleus of it. We want your participation in this great event. There is no registration fee. No underlining cost. We only ask that you tell your friends and the members of you church to come out and support your team. Also it would be great to have some cheerleaders or rooting section for your church team.

This is an 8 team men's tournament and a 4 team women's tournament. There will be a championship game at the conclusion of the evening for both the women and the men. The GIM will be performing at halftime of the men's championship game along with some area church dancers.

We currently only have 2 slots available for the men's tournament and 1 for the women so I need you to put a rush on your registration form. If you are short players, it is a acceptable for two churches to link up to form one team. Whatever you do, do it quickly. This will be a dynamic day. First game begins at 2pm. Championship game is at 7pm. If you have any questions or concern please contact me via email, office or cell.

Minister David Joseph Criner
Minister of Youth and Young Adults/Office Assistant to the Pastor
Saint Rest Baptist Church
Office Number:559-237-5551

The Financial Freedom Workshop: Helping You Achieve The American DREAM!

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PT)
Place: ReMax Gold Natomas
2081 Arena Boulevard, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

The Financial Freedom Workshop is designed to help you achieve the American DREAM. A recent poll of Americans between the ages of 18 - 34 years of age revealed that over 60% of them believe that homeownership is in their near future. That's amazing news!

Traditionally, there have been three (3) barriers that prevent most people from becoming homeowners:

1.) Lack of information
2.) Lack of confidence
3.) Lack of lack of funding

The D.R.E.A.M. Team Project was created to help you overcome these barriers. We offer mobile community-based homebuyer education and financial literacy programs. In other words, WE BRING IT TO YOU!

If you're struggling with bad credit--THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!
If you need money to buy a home--THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!
If you need more knowlege--THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!

Our team has over 50 years of combined experience. Come meet and greet Credit Specialists, Lenders and Real Estate Professionals as they conduct interactive workshops designed to educate and empower you with the information and resources you need to make good real estate decisions.

What past workshop attendees had to say

"I attended my first workshop on Saturday, February 26th at the Stockton Boulevard Partnership. The information was on target and the experts knew their stuff. I left that day with a game plan for buying my first home. I'm so excited!" DeNita J.

"I attended the workshop because I am interested in finally becoming a homeowner. I've rented for many years and it's time for me to change that. The information presented today was extremely helpful. I learned about credit, lending and the homebuying process all under one roof. I appreciate the fact that the workshop was free. But, if there would've been a fee for the workshop, I would have gladly paid for it! The information was just that valuable!" RoLanda B.

Grab your calendars and block out Saturday, March 26, 2011, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Mission of D.R.E.A.M. Project: To educate and empower consumers with information and resources that will lead them to good real estate decisions.

The D.R.E.A.M. Project (Dedicated Real Estate Ambassadors for Ministries) is proud to present, "The Financial Freedom Workshop: Helping You Achieve The American DREAM!" The Financial Freedom Workshop is designed to help you achieve the American...Read more

We hope you can make it!

Cheers,
The D.R.E.A.M. Team Project

Understanding the Power Within: The Journey to Success

“Personal Best” Success Power Packed Seminar II

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel
200 S. Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
“SeaView Room”

This seminar will guide women through a journey of self-development and the power of choice as they explore how to be the masters of self-love, how to break unhealthy relationship choices and how to know and acknowledge their value and worth!

Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Seminar Begins: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Buffet Luncheon: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Total Cost: $130.00
Student Discount: $65.00 (must show Student ID )
Parking Fee: $10 valet or $8 self parking

Register by clicking on the "Buy Now" button below to reserve your seat:

For Student Discount - Register by clicking on the "Buy Now" button below to reserve your seat: (Student ID required)
You must register by March 11 to reserve your space.
Space is limited to 40 participants for this one-day Life Empowerment Seminar. Total cost includes a $25.00 non-refundable seat reservation fee.

Contact: admin@personalbestsuccess.net

Fresno State Urban Faith In Action Informational Session

Date: March 24th
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Fresno State
University Business Center 191

Mission Statement: To enhance the spiritual, cultural and educational experiences of African-American students on the Fresno State campus. To build community and recruit potential students throughout Fresno through peer engagement, educational support, and faith based community involvement.

People in Attendance:

• Fresno church leaders
• Church members
• Fresno State students
• Potential Fresno State students and their families

Topics That Will be Discussed:

• What is Fresno State Urban Faith In Action
• The decline of African American student enrollment at Fresno State
• How to get involved

Contacts:
Tanya Crabb
tcrabb@csufresno.edu
(559) 278- 2048

Kenyon Whitman
klwhitman@mail.fresnostate.edu
(559) 312-3571


p. (559) 312-3571 e. klwhitman@mail.fresnostate.edu
Rise and Rise again, until Lambs become Lions
- Unknown

The Rap Guide to Evolution

Tri Beta Biological Honors Society presents The Rap Guide to Evolution

A peer-reviewed hip-hop show written and performed by Baba Brinkman (http://www.babasword.com)

Date: Friday, March 4, 2011
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Peters Auditorium
Leon S. and Pete Peters Educational Center
Inside the Student Recreation Center on Shaw & Woodrow

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

More about Baba and this show at: http://post.ly/1feMy

General information:
http://www.csufresno.edu/biology
559-278-2001

March Scholarships

The Engineer Girl essay contest: DEADLINE - MARCH 1, 2011
2011 topic is Disaster Relief. Deadline is still March 1, though! Go to this link to get the details: http://engineergirl.org/?id=13161

Jack and Jill Foundation National Scholarship: DEADLINE - MARCH 14, 2011
If you are an African-American student with at least a 3.0 g.p.a. who intends to enroll full-time in a four-year college in the fall, then you might qualify for this national scholarship program. I also recommend doing a search on the Internet to see if your local Chapter of Jack and Jill offers a scholarship in your city. Deadline for national competition is March 14:
http://www.jackandjillfoundation.org/scholarships/

Kohls Cares Scholarship Program: DEADLINE - MARCH 15, 2011
Gift cards to grand prizes - Kohls is looking for nominations of young people who are volunteering in the community. Financial need and academic performance are not considered in the selection process - very rare for a scholarship! Who will nominate you? Deadline is March 15:
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp

AARP Women's Scholarship - over 40 years old: DEADLINE - MARCH 31, 2011
This is a great opportunity for a woman who wants to earn her education but is struggling financially. ARRP gives preference to those who are raising the children of another family member, those in low-paying jobs with no career opportunities and who are lacking a retirement benefit and/or health insurance, and those who have been out of the workforce for more than five years. Deadline is March 31st.
Check it out at http://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/info-2010/scholarship-opportunities.html

Selig Scholarships: DEADLINE, APRIL 14, 2011
Take me out to the ballgame! This scholarship is sponsored by Major League Baseball and the Brewers Community Foundation. If you are a Wisconsin high school senior that will attend a Wisconsin college, then check out this scholarship to see if you qualify. Deadline is April 14: http://mlb.mlb.com/mil/community/selig_scholars_program.jsp

As you can see, scholarship providers are very diverse in terms of their requirements and preferences, but if you don't search now you might lose out on scholarships for fall. Go build your scholarship empire!

SOURCE: Kimberly Stezala, The Scholarship Lady® Newsletter

Remembering Our Roots Reception

Date: Wednesday February 23, 2011
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST
Place: Hilton Garden Inn-Clovis
520 Shaw Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612

On this Wednesday, the Chamber will recognize the pioneering board members that started everything 1- years ago. In 2001, a body of conscious business owners & professionals came together to create an outlet, voice and resource for the African-American business community.

They incorporated the San Joaquin Valley Black Chamber of Commerce, which at the time was the first and only Black chamber between Sacramento and Los Angeles.

I personally invite you to join us for this special reception during Black History Month as we remember our roots.


With a few clicks of the mouse, you can reserve your ticket.

Register Now!
I can't make it
This will be a great way to reconnect with past board members, business leaders and the Fresno African-American community.


Please help to properly prepare for your attendance by RSVP online from the link above or calling the office at 559-441-7929.


Sincerely,


Tate Hill
President
Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
Fresno Metro Black Chamber Foundation
www.fmbcc.com
559 441-7929

Skin

Celebrating African People's History Month: Film Screening

Skin (2008)
Discussant: Anthony Fabian (Filmmaker)

Date: Friday, February 25, 2011
Time: 5:30 P.M
Place: Fresno State, McLane 121

Based on a true story, SKIN is one of the most moving stories to emerge from apartheid South Africa: Sandra Laing is a black child born in the 1950s to white Afrikaners, unaware of their black ancestry. Her parents are rural shopkeepers serving the local black community, who lovingly bring her up as their ‘white’ little girl. But at the age of ten, Sandra is driven out of white society. The film follows Sandra’s thirty-year journey from rejection to acceptance, betrayal to reconciliation, as she struggles to define her place in a changing world - and triumphs against all odds. SKIN is a story of family, forgiveness and the triumph of the human spirit. PG-13, 107 minutes.

http://www.skinthemovie.net/site/home


Co-Sponsored by African Peoples History Month Committee


CineCulture Club: http://cineculture.csufresno.edu/

Parking is relaxed after 4 p.m.

CineCulture is a film series provided as a service to the Fresno State campus students, faculty, and staff, and community, at no charge. In addition, CineCulture is offered as a 3 unit academic course in the Mass Communication and Journalism Department.

CineCulture Club promotes cultural awareness through film and post-screening
discussions.

For further information contact:
Club President: Maggie Simms maggies@mail.fresnostate.edu

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Husain mhusain@csufresno.edu

International Coffee Hour: Kenya

Please join us to learn about Kenya as our celebration of Black History Month continues with a series of presentations related to Africa.

Date: Feb 22nd (TODAY!)
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Library Room 2206
Topic – Kenya, a Journey through the Heart of East Africa

Presenter – Shivani Patel

Home to more than 39 million people, this phenomenal landmark of Africa is known for its beauty and captivating cultures. The word Kenya often reverberates through the streets at the start of the Boston Marathon. This country, twice the size of Nevada, has left a legacy in the athletic world. Kenya is referred to as the "cradle of mankind and the land of prehistoric politics". Join us in taking a remarkable Safari into the jungles of the heart of East Africa, focusing on the political instability and its effect on tourism.

If you have questions, please e-mail David Rasiah at davidrasiah7@mail.fresnostate.edu or Lucien Nana at nanalucien@mail.fresnostate.edu

**** International Coffee Hour, Exploring Global Diversity on Campus for the Past 18 Years (1993-2011) ****

Martin Luther King III Speaking at Buchanan High School 7th Annual Scholarship Dinner

Date: March 5, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Buchanan High School
1560 North Minnewawa Avenue
Clovis, CA 93619-7600

• Silver Sponsor - $40 each (General seating dinner included – 5:30pm)
• General Admission - $25.00 (6:45pm Admittance -Bleacher seating only)

The African American Student Union of Buchanan High School would like to cordially invite you to our 7th Annual Scholarship Dinner on March 5, 2011. The vision for the event will allow our community to support future graduates in the form of a scholarship.

This school year is like no other as we continue to embark on building a bridge with our students and the community. With our anticipated, inspirational, and motivating keynote speaker Martin Luther King III; our theme this year is Remembering the Past,
Rejuvenating the Present and Reforming the Future. Come enjoy a meal from the Central Valley’s People Choice recipient Pardini’s’ Catering and Banquets. An elegant sit-down serve meal, dessert, the latest in jazz music, and a raffle with rewards you don’t want to miss. Semi-formal attire respectively requested.

We wish to offer this early notice to buy tickets because of your faithful support. It is expected that tickets will sell out quickly so please contact us soon to be a part of this historical evening. ALL TICKETS ARE PRESOLD!

Your support to make scholarship recipient dreams come true is greatly appreciated. Last year your contributions helped to award five deserving students to ease their cost of attending college.

This year we have 10 scholarship recipients waiting for that same opportunity. For Sponsorship, Advertising Opportunities, & Corporate Table Reservations, please contact:

RondaTurney@cusd.com or (559) 327-3302
EbonyHailey@cusd.com or (559) 327-3487

Warmest Regards,
Ebony Hailey
Ronda Turney

Rosa Parks Awards Reception

The African Peoples History Month Committee will be hosting the Rosa Parks Awards Reception. The Rosa Parks Awards Ceremony is hosted by the Central Valley Cultural Heritage Institute to honor African American students who demonstrate exemplary service on campus as well as in the community.

Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Fresno State University Student Union, Room 312

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or purchasing tickets please email Brittny Gilbert at brittnyg007@mail.fresnostate.edu or The Center for Women and Culture at 278-6946.

Thank you in advance.

Center for Women and Culture
278-6946

"In community we are blessed, without community we are less."

Real Men Cook For Education

You are cordially invited to Real Men Cook For Education


Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011
Time: 2-4:00 p.m.
Place: Clovis West High School
1070 East Teague Avenue
Fresno, CA

Tickets are available for $10.00 a person or a table of 8 for $75.00.

If you have a talent to share, we also like to showcase our talented students.

I hope you will join us for fun, food and festivities. Please invite your friends and neighbors as well. We look forward to hearing from you.

Proceeds from this event support our seniors.

Sincerely,


Tracey Fowlkes
Counselor
Clovis West High School

559-327-2119

For Colored Girls

USU Productions Movie Screening:


For Colored Girls (Rated R)

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Fresno State Satellite Student Union

Purchase Tickets At the Door: Fresno State Students with valid ID - $2 / General Public - $4
**$1 OFF per canned food or non-perishable item**

Donations will be given to the Bulldog Pantry

For More Information Call 278-2741
www.auxiliary.com/USU
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/forcoloredgirls/

Gospel Mass with World Renowned Composer Dr. Robert Ray

Fresno State will have the honor of hosting world renowned composer Dr. Robert Ray. He has graciously agreed to perform the Gospel Mass for African American History Month. As part of his visit we are extending an invitation for people in the community to take part in the performance. Enclosed is a poster with all the information.

Date: February 27, 2011 Time: 4:00 PM Place: Fresno State Concert Hall

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Anna Hamre at 559.278.2539 or via e-mail at ahamre@csufresno.edu

An Evening with Terry McMillan

Date: Saturday, February 12, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: California State University, Fresno
Satellite Student Union

Best-Selling author of Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Terrry McMillan will speak in depth on her latest novel, Getting to Happy. McMillan is the winner of both an NAACP Image Award and an Essence Award.

For more information call 278-2741 or visit www.auxiliary.com/USU

This event is free and open to the public

KRS-One Coming to Fresno State

Date: Tuesday, February 8,2011

Time & Place: 2 PM lecture
Fresno State, Music Building 160

Time & Place: 8 PM performance
Fresno State, Satellite Student Union

Cost: FREE for Fresno State Student /non-Fresno State students $5

On Tuesday, February 8th, the Africana Studies Program, Associated Students, Inc., and the Dean's Office in the College of Social Science welcomes KRS-One and Planet Asia to Fresno State! At 2pm in the Music building, room 160, Mona M. Walker will lecture on high school girls in South Central, Los Angeles, and the influence of Hip-Hop. After that, KRS-One, Hip-Hop's first philosopher, will lecture on Hip-Hop and consciousness in today's music!

KRS-One (born Kris Parker) was the leader of Boogie Down Productions, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits of the '80s. At the height of his career, roughly 1987-1990, KRS-One was known for his furiously political and socially conscious raps, which is the source of his nickname, "the Teacher."

KRS-One began touring colleges on the lecture circuit around 1989, and some of his writings appeared in the New York Times.

Then, at 8pm in the Satellite Student Union, KRS-One, Planet Asia, and a few local favorites will perform for your enjoyment! I hope to see you there!


T. Hasan Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Africana & American Indian Studies Program
Of (559) 278-8805
Wk THJohnson@csufresno.edu
Hm Hasan.Johnson@gmail.com
Web: www.THasanJohnson.org

The War on Poverty: A Dream Deferred

Date: March 18, 2011
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
Fresno, California

Current economic conditions have increased concerns about poverty in the San Joaquin Valley. Public and non-profit agencies are increasingly challenged to meet the needs of individuals and families impacted by poverty. Various definitions have been developed to explain poverty, which is a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional phenomenon.

The War on Poverty: A Dream Deferred has two basic purposes:

1. to provide up-to-date information about poverty and its relationship to the current health, housing and educational conditions in the San Joaquin Valley; and
2. to share the work of individuals and organizations involved in regional efforts to address and reduce poverty.

For the purpose of this conference, poverty is defined as a situation in which a person or family lacks the necessary power, ability, or social equality to meet their basic needs and achieve their desired goals. Conference participants will learn about poverty reduction strategies currently being used in the region to empower, link, and increase opportunities for disadvantaged population to generate in- come, obtain goods, and access services they need, while taking an active role in decision-making processes that affect them. Participants will also have an opportunity to engage in intensive discussion and reflection with presenters and local experts. A resource room and exhibit area will be available to conference participants to obtain information about local resources and services.

Please join us to learn about the linkages between concentrated poverty and current health, housing, educational and workforce development conditions and local efforts developed to respond to them.

For info contact:
Sueanne Johnson
Title IV-E Child Welfare Program
BSW Administrative Assistant
(559)278-6870