Black Hour Radio Begins Community Forum Series
February 9, 2009
Beginning Tuesday February 10, The Black Hour Radio Show, Laney College’s program dedicated to issues effecting the African American community, will host a series of community discussions beginning with “The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas.”
Panelists include Laney African American Studies Professors Tamika Brown and Rev. Dr. Lawrence Van Hook, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Student Services/Admissions Jim Bracy and CARE Coordinator Mildred Lewis. Panelists will explore the theme and how it relates to their work and life experiences. Peralta Colleges Chancellor Elihu Harris will deliver the keynote address while the discussion will be moderated by The Black Hour producer Reginald James. [Read more]
Yes You Can!
February 7, 2009
“Everyone has the brainpower to follow the stock market. If you made it through fifth-grade math, you can do it.” –Peter Lynch
By Michael Mahdi
Two years ago, a young Senator from the State of Illinois declared his candidacy for President of the United States of America. From the start, pundits argued that he was too inexperienced; too ambitious; too Black; not Black enough; not appealing to mainstream America; too intelligent; too elitist; too young; and too audacious. His response to those cynics was simple: “Yes we can!”
As the political naysayers continued their barrage of assaults on his character, associates, and ideology, this young Senator continued to develop a grassroots movement and focused on expanding his base of supporters beyond socioeconomic status, race, and religion. He emphasized the importance of trailblazing a new path and direction.
On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, President-Elect Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. This former Senator, who only two years ago was not viewed as a serious contender, now holds the highest position in the Free World. “Yes we can!” [Read more]
Sacramento Retires Chris Webber’s Jersey
February 3, 2009
It’s been almost four years since Chris Webber wore a Sacramento jersey. On May 14, 1998 Chris Webber was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe. That same year the Kings also signed small forward Peja Stojakovic, center Vlade Divac and drafted point guard Jason Williams.
A reluctant Chris Webber did not want to come to Sacramento due to the teams losing streak. But later that year (short season due to the 98-99 lockout) the Kings made their first playoff appearance. Webber then led the Kings to the playoffs each year thereafter.
He was a 5 time NBA All-Star and averaged a career high 27. 1 points/11.1 rebounds. Chris Webber was without a doubt one of the best power forwards in the game. Arco Arena was known as one of the hardest arenas to play in thanks to all of the loud cow bells and sell out crowds. This was CWebb’s House and today the Sacramento Kings will honor the former player by retiring his jersey. [Read more]
What Next for The NAACP?
February 3, 2009
By Aileen Clarke Hernandez
On Feb.12, 1909, a group of activists in New York City issued “The Call” for a National conference “On the Negro Question” in the wake of violence and lynching of African Americans in several states, including race riots in Springfield, Illinois in the summer of 1908.
Mary White Ovington, one of the group’s founders, later wrote a history of how the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) began. In it, she referred to an article, “Race War in the North,” that caught her attention and the attention of others who eventually responded to The Call.
Those who responded were White and Black, male and female, radical and liberal, working class and upper class, religious and questioning. Their vision and determination created an institution that this year will celebrate a century of demanding that the nation make good on its promise of equality.
The United States was not then, nor is it now, a perfect union. [Read more]
Black Wall Street celebrates Black History Month
February 2, 2009
Starting this Wednesday, the Black Wall Street District in Oakland will be celebrating Black History Month February 2009 with a whole month of events.
Some of the over 50 scheduled district events include the Black Wall Street District Forum on AIDS/HIV, the James Henry’s Music and Drum Workshop, the “Musical Review: Then and Now” featuring Purextasy, and the Haywood Kempo Karate Tournament. As a special performance, JP Myrick will make an appearance as the legendary Harriet Tubman at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library.
A list of the month’s events are below. For more information see the Black Wall Street website.
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Wednesday, February 4
Black History Month Open House & Community Fundraiser Guice Christian
Academy Presents a Black History Month Open House includes a historical
presentation and facility tours. This event will give community members an
opportunity to deal directly with the Guice Christian Academy
administrators. Guice Christian Academy 6925 International Boulevard Black
Wall Street District 6:00 p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Friday, February 6
Music and Drum Workshop James Henry’s Music and Drum Workshop. Celebrate
Black History Month with a hands-on music and drum workshop that captures
the imagination. Call the Children’s Librarian 615-5727. Elmhurst Library
1427 88th Avenue @ International Boulevard Black Wall Street District 1:00
p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
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