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FOCUS: Republican Myth: Obama's "Entitlement Society"

2012-02-02T19:03:00.000-05:00

FOCUS: Republican Myth: Obama's "Entitlement Society"
Regressive Republicans pretend they're about opportunity. In reality they're back at what they've been doing for years - promoting Social Darwinism.

CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP THROUGH EDUCATIONAL REFORM

2012-02-02T15:30:00.000-05:00

CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP THROUGH EDUCATIONAL REFORM

African American Poetry as the Sacred Word

2012-02-02T15:21:00.001-05:00

Prof. Alexander's presentation on African American Poetry as part of the Yale Divinity School's Parks-King Lecture series. The series is intended to bring the contributions of African American scholars, social theorists, pastors, and social activists to YDS and to the wider New Haven community.

Vase Construction Event at Roma

2012-02-01T11:48:00.000-05:00

CompStat Ramps Up | New Haven Independent

2012-02-01T09:45:00.001-05:00

CompStat Ramps Up | New Haven Independent

OPM: 20111228 Bulletin

2012-02-01T09:40:00.000-05:00

OPM: 20111228 Bulletin

Yale class gets $100G gift to donate to others (video)

2012-02-01T09:17:00.002-05:00

Yale class gets $100G gift to donate to others (video)- The New Haven Register - Serving New Haven, Connecticut
NEW HAVEN — Maxim Thorne will be giving out a lot more Gs than As this semester at Yale University.

Thanks to an anonymous donor, students in Thorne’s Philanthropy in Action class are getting $100,000 to donate to charity or worthwhile causes in any way they see fit. Future “Philanthropy in Action” classes also will get $100,000 to spend.

PART 1 and Part 2 100 YEARS BEFORE TIGER

2012-02-01T05:29:00.000-05:00

PART 2

CONGRATULATIONS TO RIC JENNINGS, BOARD PRESIDENT , NEW HAVEN MUSEUM

2012-01-31T15:09:00.000-05:00

New Haven Museum - Board of Directors:

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING " ALL OUR SONS"

2012-01-31T15:03:00.000-05:00

New Haven Museum - events:

Join us for a screening of "All Our Sons" and meet the New Haven Firebird Society!

The documentary, produced by Craig Kelly and Shannon Gee, serves as a tribute to the African-American firefighters who lost their lives in the World Trade Center.

Free Admission

Light Refreshments will be served.

Calendar:	New Haven Museum
Title:	Black History Month Film Screening: All Our Sons
When:	22.02.2012 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:	114 Whitney Ave New Haven, CT

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CT 28TH REGIMENT PANEL DISCUSSION

2012-01-31T15:01:00.000-05:00

New Haven Museum - events:

February 15, 2012, 6:30-7:30 pm,

114 Whitney Avenue

DISCOVER THE STORY OF THE FIRST BLACK DIPLOMAT

2012-01-31T12:05:00.000-05:00

FREEBROOK ACADEMY

2012-01-31T11:20:00.000-05:00

FREEBROOK ACADEMY

An Ongoing Conversation with Brian Perkins, Ph.d

2012-01-31T09:04:00.000-05:00

Where We Learn Report, Brian Perkins (2006)
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Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Transition as President of Morehouse College - MarketWatch

2012-01-30T23:53:00.000-05:00

Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Transition as President of Morehouse College - MarketWatch:

STATE OF CT MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMISSION AWARDS

2012-01-30T15:43:00.002-05:00

STATE OF CT MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMISSION AWARDS

VIDEO LINK

MINORITY HEALTH SUMMIT, SAT, APRIL 21, 2012

2012-01-30T14:42:00.000-05:00

SAG Awards Worst-Dressed 2012: 14 Fashion Flops (PHOTOS)

2012-01-30T14:09:00.000-05:00

SAG Awards Worst-Dressed 2012: 14 Fashion Flops (PHOTOS)

Art of Noise - Moments in Love (Quiet Storm Version)

2012-01-30T11:07:00.000-05:00

SXSW Interactive Accelerator 2012 Finalists | sxsw.com

2012-01-30T10:36:00.000-05:00

SXSW Interactive Accelerator 2012 Finalists | sxsw.com

Petition: Mayor Maturo's flippant response & actions to serious allegations.: Ask Mayor Maturo to resign! | Change.org

2012-01-30T09:49:00.000-05:00

Petition: Mayor Maturo's flippant response & actions to serious allegations.: Ask Mayor Maturo to resign! | Change.org

We feel that Maturo's comment showed his true colors on what he would do for the Latino population in his community. NOTHING! Please look at the links to get a good perspective of this story beyond the initial comment. Corruption seems to run very deep in East Haven and any mayor worth his salt would address those issues that affect the people of East Haven.

Information:
http://nhregister.com/articles/2012/01/25/news/doc4f2078968d755189814234.txt

http://nhregister.com/articles/2012/01/25/news/doc4f200d27c0184012456138.txt?viewmode=fullstory

The charges on the four East Haven police officers on which Mr. Maturo was so flippant:
http://media2.wtnh.com/_local/documents/miller-cari-spaulding-zullo-indictment.pdf

Police chief Gallo who Maturo reinstated:
http://newhavenregister.com/articles/2011/12/18/opinion/doc4eebd0df0adf3112519964.txt

Kemetic Yoga Los Angeles (LA) Teacher Training & Certification Program

2012-01-30T09:46:00.001-05:00

(2) Kemetic Yoga Los Angeles (LA) Teacher Training & Certification Program

The Sad Truth: Afrikan Yoga Sanuyaat (Postures) for Diabetics | Afrikan Yoga

2012-01-30T09:41:00.001-05:00

The Sad Truth: Afrikan Yoga Sanuyaat (Postures) for Diabetics | Afrikan Yoga

NO WORD NEEDED

2012-01-30T09:22:00.002-05:00

Nazi Propaganda (1933-1945) - Is Newt part of the continuum? | The FICKLIN MEDIA GROUP,LLC

2012-01-30T09:20:00.001-05:00

Nazi Propaganda (1933-1945) - Is Newt part of the continuum? | The FICKLIN MEDIA GROUP,LLC
I post this link knowing that I will receive some potential criticism. I am in no way saying that Newt is a neo nazi. I am suggesting that history can inform. I would like be a little personal and say that we are at the precipice of the most critical election in my lifetime. Newt may or may not receive the Republican Party nomination. But he is deploying his American right to free speech in a very artful fashion. History is replete with demagogues. Whether he will be in the final analysis judged as a current incarnation of such an archetype remains to be seen. In the meantime, he brings a clear message which you may or may not agree with. For the sake of our united and sometimes fractured political and psychological states not being aware of this current media maelstrom could be perilous.

Nazi Propaganda (1933-1945) - Is Newt part of the continuum?

2012-01-30T09:20:00.000-05:00

Nazi Propaganda (1933-1945) - Joseph Goebbels,

I post this link knowing that I will receive some potential criticism. I am in no way saying that Newt is a neo nazi. I am suggesting that history can inform. I would like be a little personal and say that we are at the precipice of the most critical election in my lifetime. Newt may or may not receive the Republican Party nomination. But he is deploying his American right to free speech in a very artful fashion. History is replete with demagogues. Whether he will be in the final analysis judged as a current incarnation of such an archetype remains to be seen. In the meantime, he brings a clear message which you may or may not agree with. For the sake of our united and sometimes fractured political and psychological states not being aware of this current media maelstrom could be perilous.

A CONVERSATION WITH JULIAN BOND, FEB 2, 2012, FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

2012-01-27T16:19:00.000-05:00

MNN OPENS

2012-01-27T12:05:00.000-05:00

MNN OPENS

HARLEM — The old hay loft at the landmarked El Barrio Firehouse once had a state-of-the-art system in the 1800s to pull its canvas hoses up to dry.

But it took a total renovation by public access TV's Manhattan Neighborhood Network to get the decommissioned firehouse back to featuring cutting-edge technology.

"There were dead pigeons and God knows what up here," said Dan Coughlin, executive director of MNN, which took over the space at 175 E. 104th St., between Lexington and Third avenues, in 2007.

The new-and-improved El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center is now filled with three high-definition live broadcast and production studios, as well as editing and training facilities. Residents will be able to learn how to produce a television show and then use the equipment and facilities at the media center to do so.

PARKS KING LECTURE YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL 2012

2012-01-27T11:47:00.000-05:00

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The Secret to Going Viral: It's All About Culture

2012-01-27T11:41:00.002-05:00

The Secret to Going Viral: It's All About Culture - Jared Keller - Technology - The Atlantic
The end of 2011 suggested as much: social media outpaced search as a top online activity last year, and Google's decision to incorporate Google+ information into search results indicates an increasing emphasis on sharing and social referrals by major Internet companies. For media outlets, this indicates an increasingly disrupted future, where websites lose their appeal as stand-alone content destinations. Felix Salmon articulates this sentiment at the Columbia Journalism Review's Audit desk "HuffPo is built on the idea that when stories are shared on Twitter or Facebook, that will drive traffic back to huffingtonpost.com, where it can then monetize that traffic by selling it to advertisers," writes Salmon. "But in future, the most viral stories are going to have a life of their own, being shared across many different platforms and being read by people who will never visit the original site on which they were published."

How to Find Lasting Happiness - Finding Joy That Lasts

2012-01-27T11:19:00.001-05:00

How to Find Lasting Happiness - Finding Joy That Lasts - Oprah.com

Tour for Diversity in Medicine, Aetna Foundation Launch Bus Tour to Attract Minority Students to Medicine - MarketWatch

2012-01-27T11:04:00.000-05:00

Tour for Diversity in Medicine, Aetna Foundation Launch Bus Tour to Attract Minority Students to Medicine - MarketWatch

Bill Gates injects $750 million into troubled AIDS fund

2012-01-27T10:49:00.001-05:00

Bill Gates injects $750 million into troubled AIDS fund - Yahoo! News

AAReports: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar releases children's book about black inventors

2012-01-26T19:35:00.001-05:00

AAReports: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar releases children's book about black inventors:

VOTE FOR SISTERS JOURNEY

2012-01-26T18:56:00.000-05:00

Pink Well: Voting: Click on Pink Well Voting

Sisters' Journey

Please remember to cast your vote today and each day to help Sisters' Journey win!

Sisters' Journey has a chance to win $50,000. and we need your help to vote for our video each day in the "Lester Smiths Pink well challenge" started Jan
16th and will go to May 16th.

TOM FICKLIN DAILY

2012-01-26T18:50:00.001-05:00

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HIV Prevention for Straight Black Men, Being Both Gay and Spiritual, and More...

2012-01-26T13:31:00.001-05:00

HIV Prevention for Straight Black Men, Being Both Gay and Spiritual, and More...:

She Has A Taco -- & An American Tale -- For Joe | New Haven Independent

2012-01-26T13:01:00.000-05:00

She Has A Taco -- & An American Tale -- For Joe | New Haven Independent

The 16th Annual Black Solidarity Conference at Yale

2012-01-26T12:19:00.002-05:00

The 16th Annual Black Solidarity Conference at Yale:

WAYNE RILEY, PRESIDENT MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE, DEAN'S TEA AT YALE

2012-01-26T12:01:00.001-05:00

FACEBOOK PHOTO ALBUM
Wayne Riley, President of Meharry Medical College spoke at a
Dean's Tea at Yale University, hosted by the Afro American Cultural Center on Thursday January 25, 2012.
So many events held at the Afro American Cultural Center are open to the public and the community is steadfastly invited.
Medical education, primary education, any education is so much in the news and rightfully so. To hear first hand from someone on the front lines of how do we heal a wounded planet was a pleasure and full of insights.

MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE

The Confederate States of America (1 of 9)

2012-01-26T11:40:00.000-05:00

Funlayo Deri : Africa Fashion Week (New York)

2012-01-26T08:44:00.000-05:00

A Media Lab Will Test Consumers’ Reactions - Advertising - NYTimes.com

2012-01-25T18:14:00.001-05:00

A Media Lab Will Test Consumers’ Reactions - Advertising - NYTimes.com:

TOM FICKLIN DAILY

2012-01-25T18:09:00.001-05:00

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art - A Conversation on Africa's Heritage

2012-01-25T18:02:00.001-05:00

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - A Conversation on Africa's Heritage: "Join Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in conversation with historian Joseph Miller and journalist Helene Cooper for an afternoon of conversation on the importance of oral narratives as a major source of literary inspiration and historical understanding of Africa's past. Moderated by Curator Alisa LaGamma. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Heroic Africans: Legendary Leaders, Iconic Sculptures."

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Health Matters Town Hall Discussion

2012-01-25T17:34:00.000-05:00

Health Matters Conference Opening Remarks & panel: Achieving Lifelong He...

2012-01-25T17:29:00.000-05:00

TOM FICKLIN DAILY

2012-01-25T16:24:00.001-05:00

TOM FICKLIN DAILY

"How Much Patience Can You Have?" - Hamden, CT Patch

2012-01-25T16:10:00.000-05:00

"How Much Patience Can You Have?" - Hamden, CT Patch

Connecticut Mayor Regrets Reducing Latino Community to Tacos

2012-01-25T16:01:00.001-05:00

Connecticut Mayor Regrets Reducing Latino Community to Tacos -- Daily Intel

Home - Mrs.O - Follow the Fashion and Style of First Lady Michelle Obama

2012-01-25T15:57:00.001-05:00

Home - Mrs.O - Follow the Fashion and Style of First Lady Michelle Obama

Tuskegee Airmen- In their own words!!

2012-01-25T11:30:00.000-05:00

(2011) The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

2012-01-25T11:07:00.000-05:00

The Black Power Mixtape examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in the black community and Diaspora from 1967 to 1975.
The film combines music, startling 16mm footage (lying undiscovered in the cellar of Swedish Television for 30 years), and contemporary audio interviews from leading African-American artists, activists, musicians and scholars.
During the rise of The Black Power Movement in the 60 s and 70 s, Swedish Television journalists documented the unfolding cultural revolution for their audience back home, having been granted unprecedented access to prominent leaders such as Angela Davis, the SNCC’s Stokely Carmichael, and Black Panthers founders Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale.
Now, after more than 30 years in storage, this never-before-seen footage spanning nearly a decade of Black Power is finally available. Director Goran Hugo Olsson presents this mixtape, highlighting the key figures and events in the movement, as seen in a light completely different than the narrative of the American media at the time.
Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, Abiodun Oyewole, John Forte, and Robin Kelley are among the many important voices providing narration and commentary, adding modern perspective to this essential time capsule of African-American history.

More young people are killed in Chicago than any other American city | The Chicago Reporter

2012-01-25T09:35:00.001-05:00

More young people are killed in Chicago than any other American city | The Chicago Reporter
Since 2008, more than 530 youth have been killed in Chicago with nearly 80 percent of the homicides occurring in 22 African-American or Latino community areas on the city’s South, Southwest and West sides.

Watch President Obama Deliver the 2012 State of the Union Address

2012-01-25T09:29:00.000-05:00

WINCHESTER REVITALIZATION ARTS PROJECT SEEKS ARTISTS FOR COFFEE HOUSE OPEN MIC NIGHT NEW HAVEN

2012-01-25T09:24:00.000-05:00

WINCHESTER REVITALIZATION ARTS PROJECT SEEKS ARTISTS FOR COFFEE HOUSE OPEN MIC NIGHT NEW HAVEN

WINCHESTER REVITALIZATION ARTS PROJECT SEEKS ARTISTS FOR COFFEE HOUSE OPEN MIC NIGHT NEW HAVEN- The Winchester Revitalization Art Project will host its third Coffee House and Open Mic Night this Saturday, January 28 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The event will be held at Yummie's Restaurant at 679 Dixwell Avenue. Artists of all ages and skill are invited to participa

CREATING PEACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, COGENT PERSPECTIVE BY RETIRED POLICE OFFICER RICHARD RANDALL

2012-01-25T09:07:00.000-05:00

CREATING PEACE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, COGENT PERSPECTIVE BY RETIRED POLICE OFFICER RICHARD RANDALL: "The first thing the New Haven Police Department needs to maintain a continuity of leadership in the Chief position. The plug and play approach of the position over the past several years has done nothing but confuse the rank and file in regards to the philosophy of the Department. Is it engaged in community policing or not? The ambiguity over the past few years has been not only be frustrating to the rank and file police officer but to the community as a whole.
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East Haven, Conn., Police Officers Accused of Mistreating Latinos - NYTimes.com

2012-01-25T08:54:00.001-05:00

East Haven, Conn., Police Officers Accused of Mistreating Latinos - NYTimes.com:

Black Comic Book Day

2012-01-25T08:38:00.001-05:00

BLACK COMIC BOOK DAY

Tuskegee Airman Lt. Calvin J. Spann @ The Allen Public Library

2012-01-22T10:52:00.000-05:00

Red Tails Interview w/ Dr. Roscoe Brown | Tuskegee Airman

2012-01-22T10:45:00.000-05:00

TUSKEGEE AIRMAN LAID TO REST

2012-01-21T11:40:00.000-05:00

TUSKEGEE AIRMAN LAID TO REST

Content Marketing | Moving From Content Marketing to Social Commerce

2012-01-21T08:37:00.001-05:00

Content Marketing | Moving From Content Marketing to Social Commerce
The formula for successful social media marketing starts with the right mix of content, then establishing connections (with your audience), and getting this audience to tell your story via word of mouth. But this is just a starting point. How do we move beyond individual campaigns to use our full range of content assets to foster and build sustainable communities? And how do we tap these communities to sell more stuff and drive multichannel social commerce?

Is It Time to Finally Ditch Your Paper Business Card?

2012-01-21T08:33:00.001-05:00

Is It Time to Finally Ditch Your Paper Business Card? : Managing :: American Express OPEN Forum

The Pace Report: "The 2012 NEA Jazz Masters Induction Ceremony Highlights" on Vimeo

2012-01-21T08:11:00.000-05:00

The Pace Report: "The 2012 NEA Jazz Masters Induction Ceremony Highlights" on Vimeo

One of the most important jazz events took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center during the week of APAP last week. The 2012 National Endowment for the Arts held their 30th anniversary of the Jazz Masters Ceremony and Concert to a sold-out crowd. The event pays tribute to the architects of jazz music both living and deceased. More importantly, the NEA gives the current inductees as well as music programs and centers all over the country, grants and funding to continue the legacy of providing the community jazz programming and education to keep the music viable to public. Including this year’s inductees, the NEA has celebrated the work and lives of 128 jazz musicians, awarded more than 2,400 jazz grants, and given over $32 million dollars over the last 30 years. A very important feat for the music that very seldom gets the notoriety or praise like other American black music such as hip-hop, soul, and the blues.

This year’s 2012 NEA Jazz Masters inductees include: Sheila Jordan, vocalist and educator; Von Freeman, tenor saxophonist and bandleader; Jack DeJohnette, drummer and pianist; Jimmy Owens, trumpeter, educator, and advocate; and Charlie Haden, bassist and bandleader.

The festivities kicked off this year in regal fashion as Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts gave the opening comments about how rich the NEA’s tradition of celebrating and commemorating of America’s only art form. 2007 NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis and last year’s inductee Wynton Marsalis, artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, also gave opening comments of the historical implications of the 30th Anniversary of this year’s jazz masters ceremony.

NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods along with alto saxophonist Grace Kelly played “Things To Come” composed by former NEA Jazz Master Dizzy Gillespie. The two were backed by the stellar Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra lead by Wynton Marsalis.

Drummer Jack DeJohnette was inducted by his mentor and fellow NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard Abrams. Abrams helped Jack as a teen study and play both the piano and drums while growing up in Chicago, Illinois. Through Abram’s Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, Jack developed a love and passion to play both classical and jazz music which helped him decide to play music professionally. In the mid-1960’s Jack decided to move to New York City where he played with the late Rashied Ali in the John Coltrane Quintet. He got his first taste of success when he joined saxophonist Charles Lloyd in his first quartet where he played with a young pianist named Keith Jarrett. During the late 1960’s into the 1970’s, Jack backed and recorded with the likes of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Special Edition, New Directions, and his long association with the Keith Jarrett Trio with bassist Gary Peacock. Today, Jack is still very active and just released his latest disc “Sound Travels” on the the eOne Music label.

NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson gave the induction speech of 2012 inductee Von Freeman. Freeman, who couldn’t make this year’s ceremony due to illness, was given some praise and adoration by his sons Chico and Mark Freeman, who gave his induction speech. Earle Lavon Freeman, Sr, was born in Chicago, Illinois where he’s been a musical icon for the last 70 years. Von comes from that elite class of Chicago tenor saxophonists like Gene Ammons, Clifford Jordan, and the late Johnny Griffin. During the 1950’s he and his brothers George and Bruz were the house band at the famed Pershing Hotel in Chicago. Von played with a slew of great local musicians that included Jimmy Witherspoon, Sun Ra, and Andrew Hill. In 1972 he recorded his debut recording “Doin’ It Right Now” produced by Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Currently Von plays weekly at the New Apartment Lounge and Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago.

Bassist and bandleader Charlie Haden has given the world of music and jazz his unique blend of originality and heart. Since he made his way on the bandstand during the late 1950’s, Haden has been a trailblazer and relentless musician always striving to take music to the next level as well as always create new forms of roots music. From his days with saxophonist Ornette Coleman’s group, the quartet recorded the landmark recording for Atlantic Records, “The Shape of Jazz to Come.” But in 1969 Haden would record one of the most ambitious jazz recordings of the time. “Liberation Music Orchestra” was a record that fused the social themes of the times as well as free jazz that spoke volumes in the jazz community. The music was arranged and composed by Carla Bley and the orchestra has been recording sporadically over the last four decades. In addition to Haden’s orchestra, the three-time Grammy Award winner also fronts Quartet West. Charlie couldn’t attend the jazz masters ceremony due to his recovery from a recent surgery. His daughter Patra read his acceptance speech and acknowledged his many accomplishments on Charlie’s behalf.

Vocalist, musical visionary, and NEA Jazz Master Jon Hendricks gave one of the most poignant speeches for his friend and contemporary, vocalist Sheila Jordan. Hendricks praised her accomplishments as a vocalist as well as keeping the vocal tradition alive by teaching the next generation of vocalists. Jordan, a Detroit native, comes from a great tradition and legacy of musicians that have made great and important strides in the world of jazz music. She developed her vocal style while singing in a local group named Skeeter, Mitch, and Jean. But it was her drive and determination that got her to move to New York City where she decided to throw herself into the thriving music scene. When she moved here she learned music theory and harmony by bassist Charles Mingus and pianist Lennie Tristano. Pianist George Russell discovered and recorded her on his “The Outer View” recording in 1962. Sheila made history by recording the first vocal record for Blue Note Records titled “Portrait of Sheila.” Throughout her career she’s recorded and performed with the Steve Kuhn Quartet and Harvie Swartz. Today she continues to teach jazz vocal workshops as well as perform all over the world.

Trumpeter and educator Jimmy Owens is having a stellar 2012 so far. His latest IPO Recordings release “The Monk Project” celebrates and focuses on the compositions of pianist Thelonious Monk. In his 50 years in the business, the 68 year-old musician has been on the front lines for the betterment for working jazz musicians. As a board and active member of the Jazz Foundation of America, part of Jimmy’s lifework has been to help musicians seek funding for medical expenses, legal assistance, housing, and steady work. He founded the Musicians Emergency Fund due to the lack of support from the arts community and serve as a means to never negate the lives of many musicians that haven’t had the support or the able means to survive. Musicians that have benefited from this generous program were Odetta, Fats Domino, Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Cecil Payne, and Sweet Georgia Brown. In addition to his dedication to the JFA, he’s also been a supporter and advocate for the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians here in New York City. It’s Jimmy’s drive and passion that he’s fought State Politicians to repeal the 8.25% admission tax for clubs and major venues and to take those funds and contribute them to the AFM’s pension fund.This and his dedication to education in jazz music is why he’s been honored as one of this year’s NEA Jazz Master Inductees.

Jimmy, who hails from the Bronx, New York, was exposed to jazz music when he was kid when his parents played the music. He wanted to play the trumpet and one of his first teacher’s as well as mentor, Dr. Donald Byrd, got him to take the instrument and studying it seriously. Over the years he’d back and play with some of jazz music’s leading innovators and icons. Musicians like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillispie, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.

Today he still teaches as well as serves as a mentor to many of today’s current jazz musicians and composers.

Some of highlight performances of the evening included two separate duo performances including NEA Jazz Masters bassist Ron Carter and flutist Huber Laws in their rendition of “Little Waltz”/”Memories of Minnie.” Also, Jazz Masters vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson and pianist Kenny Barron’s rendition of Dave Brubeck’s “In Your Own Sweet Way.” The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis did an outstanding job in arranging tributes throughout the concert to NEA Jazz Master Horace Silver featuring Dave Liebman, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Candido Camero, and the new trumpet sensation Ambrose Akinmusire. The Benny Carter and Frank Foster tribute also turned a lot of heads featuring saxophonists Frank Wess and Benny Golson.

I must add that the National Endowment for the Arts have dedicated to the works and mission to keep the jazz legacy alive via the grants they award every year. Also, they’ve been in tune with the jazz community via journalists, the musicians, and the many jazz associations to help educate and get the word out about America’s only original art-form. The NEA has more info for fans to reach out into their community to support the arts. For more info please visit them on the web at www.arts.gov.

Group features oral histories of Tuskegee Airmen - chicagotribune.com

2012-01-21T08:02:00.000-05:00

Group features oral histories of Tuskegee Airmen - chicagotribune.com

President Obama sings Al Green: Let's stay together in 2012 ;-)

2012-01-21T07:47:00.000-05:00

African black Shaolin Kung Fu Kids, part 2

2012-01-20T22:38:00.000-05:00

Lonnie Plaxico - Official Website

2012-01-20T20:54:00.001-05:00

Lonnie Plaxico - Official Website

Etta James Tribute | Tavis Smiley | PBS

2012-01-20T20:46:00.001-05:00

Etta James Tribute | Tavis Smiley | PBS

Gil Scott Heron - Message to the Messengers

2012-01-20T20:38:00.000-05:00

State of the Union 2012 | The White House

2012-01-20T17:22:00.001-05:00

State of the Union 2012 | The White House

HARWOOD

2012-01-20T17:11:00.000-05:00

HARWOOD

TOM FICKLIN DAILY

2012-01-20T16:51:00.001-05:00

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Moms Get $2.5M To Fight Depression

2012-01-20T16:39:00.001-05:00

Moms Get $2.5M To Fight Depression | New Haven Independent

Etta James - At Last

2012-01-20T13:09:00.000-05:00

TEDxMIA - Scott Rickard - The World's Ugliest Music

2012-01-20T11:45:00.000-05:00

RED TAILS CAST ATTENDS SPECIAL SCREENING AT WHITE HOUSE

2012-01-20T11:41:00.001-05:00

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In Downtown Visit, Jobs Honcho Looks To Rails

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Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, Professor of History at UCONN will be giving a talk on Monday, January 23 at 6:00 pm at the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale on “Hip Hop Revolutions” This event is being co-sponsored with the Native American Cultural Center at Yale.

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Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, Professor of History at UCONN will be giving a talk on Monday, January 23 at 6:00 pm at the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale on “Hip Hop Revolutions”

This event is being co-sponsored with the Native American Cultural Center at Yale.

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WHAT: "Red Tails" Screening, followed by a Q&A session Screening/Q&A to be hosted by Tuskegee Airman Eugene Richardson, Sr. (also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity) WHEN: Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ 11 AM (door opens at 10:15 AM) WHERE: The Pearl Theatre at Avenue North 1600 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 SPONSORED BY: The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

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The year is 1944. As the war in Europe continues to take its toll on Allied forces, the Pentagon brass has no recourse but to consider unorthodox options - including the untried and untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program. Just as the young Tuskegee men are on the brink of being shut down and shipped back home, they are given the ultimate chance to show their courage. Against all the odds, with something to prove and everything to lose, these intrepid young airmen take to the skies to fight for their country - and the fate of the free world.

Red Tails (2012) HD Movie Trailer - Lucasfilm Official Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpA6TC0T_Lw

In theaters January 20, 2012

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***YOU'RE INVITED***

WHAT:

"Red Tails" Screening, followed by a Q&A session

Screening/Q&A to be hosted by Tuskegee Airman Eugene Richardson, Sr. (also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity)

WHEN:

Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ 11 AM (door opens at 10:15 AM)

WHERE:

The Pearl Theatre at Avenue North

1600 N. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19121

SPONSORED BY:

The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

COST:

$20 (adults); $12 (children 10 & under)

Paid adult admission includes a food & beverage voucher redeemable for a complimentary small popcorn & soda.

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Contact one of the members above to obtain tickets or place order via postal mail (use attached order form). The screening is open to anyone who desires to purchase a ticket.

PASS THE WORD & WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 28!

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1st Vice Polemarch-Phila. Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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Parents Want a Say in Education Reform

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YALE, DELAURO TO ANNOUNCE $2.5 MILLION NEW AWARD TO NEW HAVEN MOMS PARTNERSHIP

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CONTACT: Karen Peart (Yale)

January 19, 2012 (203) 432-1322

Kaelan Richards (DeLauro)

(202) 225-3661

YALE, DELAURO TO ANNOUNCE $2.5 MILLION NEW AWARD TO NEW HAVEN MOMS PARTNERSHIP

New Haven, CT – On Friday, January 20, at 10:00am, Yale University, city agencies, and community groups will be joined by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to announce a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health to help fund the work of the New Haven Mental Health Outreach for Mothers, or MOMS Partnership.

With a network of 513 mothers living in New Haven, the community-academic partnership works to meet complex needs of mothers who may be struggling with mental health issues. Mothers in New Haven who have been trained in research methods and mental health outreach — called Community Mental Health Ambassadors — will lead the efforts of the MOMS Partnership throughout the city.

The MOMS Partnership represents a coordinated effort by the Yale Department of Psychiatry, the City of New Haven, and the New Haven mothers themselves.

“Over the next five years, we will implement evidenced-based mental health interventions in community settings,’ said Megan Veneema Smith, assistant professor of psychiatry and principal investigator on the grant. “This work would not be possible without the dedication and passion of our community partners.”

The New Haven MOMS Partnership consists of the Clifford Beers Child Guidance Clinic, New Haven Healthy Start, New Haven Health Department, All Our Kin, The Diaper Bank, The State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families, and the Housing Authority of New Haven. The MOMS Partnership also has an advisory committee of over 40 state and local leaders.

WHAT: Press conference to announce $2.5 million grant for New Haven MOMS Partnership

WHEN: Friday, January 20, at 10:00am

WHERE: Quinnipiac Terrace

2 John Williamson Drive

New Haven, CT 06513

WHO: Marijane Carey, LCSW, MPH, Director, New Haven Health Outreach for Mothers Project

Dr. Megan Smith, Principal Investigator

Dr. Chisara N. Asomugha, MD, MSPH, FAAP, Community Services Administrator City of New Haven

Jolyn Wilson, Community Mental Health Ambassador, New Haven MOMS Partnership

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro

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DeLauro.House.Gov

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eBook Presentation

Monday Jan 23rd at 6:30pm

Do you have a new Kindle , Nook or

other eReader? Or are you just interested in

learning about ebooks? Join us for a presentation

on ebooks and how you can borrow ebooks for

free with your New Haven library card!

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Monday Jan 23rd from 12-1 p.m. Please call to register.

Focusing on the emotional needs and issues faced by those who are unemployed or underemployed. Free!

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Job search techniques, resumes, interviewing, networking.

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Family Concert Presented by faculty and Staff of Music Haven

Saturday Jan 28th at 3 p.m.

Featuring Mozart Duos and other classical favorites

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