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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Greetings Blackstonians, we are excited to announce that blackstonian.com has a new online home to continue to deliver valuable news, resources and information for the community. Soon this .blogspot address will no longer be active and everything will be happening from the new blackstonian.com.

Please update your bookmarks and rss feeds. If you have any questions do not hesitate to call us at 617.297.7721 or email blackstonian (at) verizon (dot) net.

Boston Police investigating double shooting

Monday, June 20, 2011

Boston Police investigating double shooting

June 20, 2011 3:11 PM
By Globe Staff

Boston police are investigating a double shooting in Dorchester this afternoon that has left one person with life threatening injuries, police said.

One of the victims was driven to Boston Medical Center for treatment of gunshot wounds.

The site of the original shooting is at Talbot Avenue and Blue Hill Avenue, a law enforcement official said. The call came at 2:38 p.m., police said.

FULL STORY HERE:
http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2011/06/boston-police-investigating-possibly-fatal-shooting/8ryK5TvMOVR3JHG3XoRwiO/index.html?p1=News_links

Scholarship Information Community, College and National Scholarships

Scholarship Information!!! Community, College and National Scholarships

Top 2011 Scholarships for Black Students

From: http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/
also circulated by Lorraine Fowlkes "The Network"
and Bertram Alleyne "METCO Alumni Association"

Top 2011 Scholarships For Black Students:

AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship ProgramFor women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves.

Academic Competitiveness GrantFor first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school.

Actuarial Diversity ScholarshipFor minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship FundFor students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia.

American Copy Editors Society ScholarshipAvailable to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships.

AORN Foundation ScholarshipFor students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees.

Automotive Hall of Fame ScholarshipFor students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.

AWG Minority Scholarship For WomenEncourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences.

AXA Achievements ScholarshipProvides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students - one from each state.

Beacon Partners Healthcare IT ScholarshipsAwarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field.

Best Buy ScholarshipFor students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation.

Burger King Scholars ProgramFor high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school.

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship ProgramDeveloped to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements.

Coca-Cola Scholars ProgramFour-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year.

Davidson Fellows ScholarshipRecognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology.

Davis-Putter Scholarship FundNeed-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community.

Dell Scholars ProgramFor students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Development Fund For Black Students in Science and TechnologyFor students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Discovery ScholarshipAnnual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school.

Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara ScholarshipsOpen to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news.

EMPOWER Scholarship AwardDesigned to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color.

ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship ProgramFor minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts.

Fulbright Scholar ProgramSends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research.

Future Engineers Scholarship ProgramFor students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance.

Gates Millenium ScholarshipFunded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students.

Go On Girl Book Club ScholarshipSupports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money.

Google Anita Borg ScholarshipFor women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders.

Hallie Q. Brown ScholarshipFor African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need.

HBCU Study Abroad ScholarshipProvides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs.

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship ProgramProvides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship FundTo increase diverse students' access to talent development opportunities through teacher training.

Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship FundFor low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community.

Joe Francis Haircare ScholarshipFor cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need.

KFC Colonel's Scholars ProgramFor college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75.

Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay ContestA writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era.

M
McKesson Pharmacy ScholarshipDesigned to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education.
N
National Achievement ScholarshipEstablished in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students.
National Black Police Association ScholarshipsFor students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas.
National Institute of Grants For WomenDesigned to help women and girls find funding for college education, and more.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate ScholarshipFor students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research.
National SMART GrantAvailable to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.
P
PMI Educational Foundation ScholarshipsEstablished for students in the field of project management or a project management related field.
R
Ron Brown Scholar ProgramSeeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.

Ronald Reagan College Leaders ScholarshipSeeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses.

S
Siemen CompetitionCompetition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
T
Thurgood Marshall College Fund ScholarshipsFor first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more.
Tri-Delta ScholarshipsFor students who excel in chapter and campus involvement,community service, academics, and more.
Tylenol ScholarshipFor students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities.
U
United Negro College Fund ScholarshipsAdministers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.
U.S. Bank Internet ScholarshipFor high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled.
USDA/1890 National Scholars ProgramFor students seeking a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors.
V
Vanguard Minority Scholarship ProgramProvides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more.
W
William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism ScholarshipAvailable to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field.
Writer's Digest Annual Short Story CompetitionContest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less.
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Xerox Technical Minority ScholarshipFor academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information technnology.

R.I.S.E. Newspaper Hits the Streets!!! Resources Information Services Employment

Blackstonian Exclusive

During this past Juneteenth/Father's Day Weekend Distribution started throughout the streets of Boston with a new survival guide just for you! R.I.S.E. Resources Information Services Employment was created to give you all the information you need in a one shot deal!

Get yours online here (PDF format):
DOWNLOAD THE R.I.S.E. Community Survival guide

AND Visit these Community Locations:
A Nubian Notion (Dudley Sq.)
Everything is Real Barber Shop (Dudley Sq.)
Roxbury Boys & Girls Club (Dudley Sq.)
Roxbury YMCA (Warren & MLK)
24/7 Variety Store (Grove Hall)
Mattapan's Finest (Grove Hall)
Mecca's Boutique (Grove Hall)
Back To The Roots (Grove Hall)
Peace Convenience (Codman Sq.)

What the Media doesn't want you to know about... Successful Black Community Gatherings

Blackstonian Exclusive

The Media "Black Out"
Good News is No News

While the media in Boston is eager to cover any and all instances of death and destruction in our community, they seem equally eager to ignore events in our community which are positive and peaceful. We have all heard the sentiment "They won't tell about anything good in our community" and in this case in 2011 they have provided us with a major example of such lack of interest when our community puts our best foot forward.

I am calling on the community of Black Bostonians, "Blackstonians" to send in photos of these events so we can tell OUR OWN story. Send photos to: blackstonian@verizon.net

The media in Boston cannot simply tell one side of the story or provide their interpretation of our community.
Particularly when the events are just too big to ignore.

Saturday June 18th 2011
Juneteenth - Roxbury Homecoming
Franklin Park
estimated crowd 8,000

For years this event has gone on and brought together people from as far away as California to return home to Boston for what has become a Mega-Family Reunion with hundreds of Families and one day in Boston where everybody is Family. Never has there been so much as a fist fight. This is the single most beautiful day in the Black Community where babies, children, teenagers, 20 somethings, 30 and ups all the way to seniors of 90 + are all in attendance listening to music, reminiscing and eating good food. Some people would say, well there is no trouble there because the "Thugs" don't attend. Not true. Rather you can see people from every "Hood" in Boston who on this one day forget about all drama. This shows us a shining example that peace is possible.

Sunday June 19th 2011
Father's Day Cookout
Malcolm X Park
estimated crowd 2,000

Brought to you by "The X Men" The Father's Day cookout in Malcolm X Park has been going strong for 10 years. It has been a blessing to watch a group of men from the Hood who have given back consistently with no fanfare, no thanks and little to no outside support. This is truly a For Us By Us event. Throughout the year these brothers dedicate themselves as coaches and mentors working with children from our community from all walks of life. This year I watched as they handed out at least 20 scholarships to schools ranging from North Carolina State to Yale University. Once again, this community event is violence and drama free. In my several years of attending the only negative incident I have ever seen was caused by the Boston Police who chased a teen through the park spraying pepper spray which hit an infant, an elder and a single mother. This event is one that everyone should not only attend but support! Contribute to the scholarships and donate food and money.

Other Noteworthy Events that took place over the Juneteenth/Father's Day Weekend were

Friday, June 17th 6/17
617 Day
brought to you by the folks at Six One Seven Live
A celebration of the Boston scene including Hip-Hop and more!!!
In the house was a who's who of Boston
Edo G., Twice Thou, Cool Gzus, Takeitha, D.L., Terryl Calloway and many more!!!

Sunday, June 19th
The Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists
300 Walnut Ave.
also held a Juneteenth celebration with Art, Music, Poetry and more!!!
Hosted at the museum by Community Arts Elder
Edmund Barry Gaither

US Atty. Carmen Ortiz speaks on DiMasi Guilty Verdict

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Sal DiMasi speaks on his Guilty Verdict

JUNE 2011 THANGZ-2-DO!! brought to you by: Vernon "VCR" Robinson

JUNE 2011 THANGZ-2-DO!!

brought to you by: Vernon "VCR" Robinson
join VCR on Facebook

JUNE 2011 THANGZ-2-DO!!

Welcome to "Thangz-2-Do!!", the monthly e-newsletter providing information of cultural arts (poetry, theatre, comedy, etc.), as well as several other info to keep people in the loop that includes a link for Black History facts (http://www.yenoba.com), R.I.P. for those that passed away and a B-Day shout-out to those born in June. We have also attached a file that include out-of-Massachusetts events for those who plan on traveling outside the state.

Also, please come out to Boston's longest-running open mic gathering, commonly known as VerBaLizAtiOn every second and fourth Tuesday at the Hibernian Hall. We will celebrate Black Music Month by featuring
singer/poet Simone Iman on June 14th, as well as celebrating the life of
the late great poet Gil Scott-Heron on June 28th.

Lastly, I wanna wish a Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful and supportive fathers out there. Prayers and blessings go out to those whose fathers are not present physically but here spiritually. Let's show our love to our dads everyday, if possible!!

Please continue sending prayers to the families of murdered victims in Boston and also to the people of Haiti!!

Enjoy the list and have a blessed day!!

Peace,

VCR

R.I.P.

- CORNELL DUPREE

(Jazz and R&B guitarist/founder of group Stuff)

- ROBERT "TRACTOR" TRAYLOR

(NBA player: Bucks, Cavaliers & Hornets)

- M-BONE

(rapper & member of Cali Swag District - "Teach Me How To Dougie")

- RON SPRINGS

(NFL player: Cowboys & Buccaneers)

- GIL SCOTT-HERON

(legendary poet - "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised")

- WILL "DA REAL ONE" BELL

(poet - HBO's "Def Poetry" & BET's "Lyric Cafe")

- ANTHONY "TONY" SMITH

(brother of Boston resident Queen Vivian)

JUNE B-DAY WISHES

Natalie Gill, Terri Brown, Mwalim, Carmen Blyden,

Nakita Bowman, Rebecca Auguste, D-Cross,

RaShawn Seams, Courtney Boston, Eddie Hegeman,

Omekongo Dibinga, Porsha-O, Julia John, Teresa Valentine,

Adilson Barros, Kwesi Johnson, Cindy Diggs, Nancy Rousseau,

Amina Shaw, Cara Lisa Berg Powers, Hood Louis, Shana Turner,

Fulani Haynes, Shilo Kuriakose, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Abria Smith,

Alexandria Webb, Melonie Turner, DJ JonJack, Deborah Shariff,

Shanelle Gabriel, Liz Miranda, Mariama White-Hammond, Walnut,

Seth Flint and Toussaint LaCoste

JUNETEENTH

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States . From its Galveston , Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.

Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Its growing popularity signifies a level of maturity and dignity in America long over due. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Sensitized to the conditions and experiences of others, only then can we make significant and lasting improvements in our society.

POETRY/OPEN MIC EVENTS

Every Sunday Night

LIZARD LOUNGE SUNDAY NIGHT POETRY JAM

w/The Jeff Robinson Trio

@ The Lizard Lounge

1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge

(between Harvard Sq. & Porter Sq.)

Doors at 7:30pm - $5.00 cover

21+ w/ID required

June 5th - Harlym 1-Two-5

For info visit www.poetryjam.org

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday

VerBaLizAtiOn

@ Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(across from the fire dept. and barber shop)

7:00pm start / doors and open mic sign-up at 6:30pm

Free 2 The Public - All ages welcomed

(parental discretion suggested)

Hosted by VCR

Simone Iman: June 14th

Gil Scott-Heron Tribute: June 28th

4 info contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or bloodskinland@yahoo.com

Wednesday, June 22nd 2011

POETIC ESCAPE

@ Blue Wave Bar & Lounge

343 Congress St., Boston

Doors at 8:30pm / $5.00 before 9:30pm

Proper dress required - no baseball caps or Timbs allowed

Hosted by Eli & Nuri

Music by various DJs

(spinning the best of Neo-Soul, R&B, Old School and Hip-Hop)

For more info to feature or to sign-up in advance for the open mic,

E-mail poeticescape3@gmail.com or call 617-549-2700

Every Thursday Night

ART IS LIFE ITSELF

@ The Haley House Bakery & Café

12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(off Washington St . – next to Tropical Foods)

7:00pm – 10:00pm / No cover charge

Hosted by Nina LaNegra & Fulani Haynes

Every Thursday Night

REY ROYALE PRESENTS R&B THURSDAYS

A Night of R&B, Poetry and Live Performances

@ Club Choices

381 Somerville Ave., Somerville MA

8:00pm / No cover charge

Hosted by Posira Lady Rydah

Brought to you by 513 Entertainment

Wednesday, June 29th 2011

Social Mixxer presents

JUSSLISSEN BOSTON VOLUME 2

Live Music + Spoken Word

@ Club Felt

533 Washintgon St., Downtown Boston

(next to the Opera House)

7:00pm - 11:00pm / $10.00 before 9:00pm

Spoken word by:

Ashley Rose, Johnny D., Nuri and 3rd Knowledge

Live music by Joy Daniels featuring The Fresh Kids

Music by DJ Bruno (Utopia Boston)

For more info visit www.socialmixxer.com

THEATRE

Thursday, June 2nd 2011

Huntington Theatre Co.'s Dept. of Education and Community presents

"KNOW THE LAW!"

A Play Written and Performed by Boston Teenagers

Directed by Naheem Garcia

Designed specifically for a young urban audience, Know The Law! is a

40-minute play of interwoven dramas about teenagers in trouble. Teen

actors present authentic scenes in an effort to teach their peers how a

better understanding of Massachusetts law can help them make informed

choices and stay out of trouble. A discussion between the actors, the audience and a Boston Police Officer follows each performance.

@ The Strand Theatre

543 Columbia Rd., Dorchester/Uphams Corner

11:00am & 7:00pm / Free and open to the public

No RSVPs required. However, school groups may contact

Meg Wieder for 11am student matinee reservations

For more info please contact Meg Wieder (Education Dept. Manager)

at 617-273-1558 or mwieder@huntingtontheatre.bu.edu

Friday, June 17th 2011

Soca Productions presents

"FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE

WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF"

@ Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(next to fire department & barber shop)

8:00pm - 10:00pm / $15.00 tickets

Starring Boston poet Ashley Rose

With very special guest Ntozake Shange

(author/poet/playwright of the play)

For more info visit www.madison-park.org

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Saturday, June 4th 2011
TOUCH 106.1FM and Mass. Dept. of Children & Families presents
FATHERS FAMILIES FUN DAY
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities, Uplifting Fathers
& Putting Fathers Back Into Families!
The purpose of the event is to affirm the importance of fathers in families
and the lives of their children & to provide information for fathers dealing
with situations that prevent them from being present.
@ Harambe Park (Franklin Field)
59 Talbot Ave., Dorchester
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by Jonathon Gates (of TOUCH's "The Cookout")
Also featuring "Funky Fresh Radio"
(presenting the Battle of the Old School/New School DJs)
Minister Don Muhammad will lead off the event with prayer as well as to answer the question "what does responsible fatherhood mean to our community?"
Invited guests include Gov. Deval Patrick, Mayor Thomas Menino
and other special guest speakers
This is an event for the whole family. Come for a day of socialization and support. Fathers can help and encourage other fathers to support their children and their community.
For more info contact John Laing at 617-288-2030

Saturday, June 18th 2011

JUNETEENTH DAY COOKOUT

@ Franklin Park – by Playstead Park

(near White Stadium)

1:30pm – 7:30pm

Families, friends, food, music and fun!!

PARTIES/SOCIAL NETWORKING

Every Friday Night

Soul Cafe presents

GROWN & CLASSY FRIDAY

Voted "Best Old School Night" in the city

@ The Blue Wave

343 Congress St., Boston

9:00pm - 2:00am

$5.00 before 10pm / $10.00 until 11pm w/RSVP

Proper dress required

Each night with a different DJ each week

For info and RSVP contact stephenanglin_firstfridays@msn.com

Every Friday & Saturday Night

BARE YOUR SOUL WEEKENDS

We are excited to now offer enhanced entertainment for the discriminating mature professional that seeks to shake off the worries of a long week. We will now feature some of the areas best DJs and dancing weekly. Bare Your Soul will be a compilation of music to make you move!
That may be R&B, Neo Soul, Funk, Latin, Carribean, Throwbacks & Deep Soulful House!!

@ Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave., Boston/South End

(diagonally across from NY Pizza)
11:00pm - 2:00am
$10.00 admission / Proper dress required

Darryls is an chic quaint restaurant, bar and lounge with great quality food and people. Darryl's will continue having a full range of live bands and dinner in the early evening.

Every Saturday Night

SoulKore Productions presents

ELECTRIC SATURDAYS

@ Dockside Rivers Edge

270 Medford St., Malden MA

(corner of Commercial St. - across from Comcast)

9:00pm - 12:00am midnight / FREE admission

Early dinner served until 11:00pm

Music by DJ Nomadik

(spinnning dance classics from the 70's, 80's & 90's)

For more info contact info@soulkore.com

Tuesday, June 7th 2011

SoulKore Productions & SoulPowerGeneration presents

A CELEBRATION OF PRINCE AND HIS MUSIC

@ Club Choices

381 Somerville Ave., Somerville MA

8:00pm - 12:00am midnight / 21+ event

Featuring DJs, Live Acts, Contests and more!!

For tickets visit www.soulkore.com

For more info contact info@soulkore.com

Saturday, June 11th 2011

Jonathon Gates (in conjunction with TOUCH 106.1FM) presents

THE PINK & WHITE AFFAIR 2011 – PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

In loving memory of Jonathon Gates’ mother Maggie Mae Gates Waltower

who passed away (06/26/2006) from breast cancer

@ Russell Auditorium

70 Talbot Ave., Dorchester

(across from Franklin Field)

9:00pm – 2:00am

Music by 5 of Boston ’s best DJs:

DJ Tee Lawson, DJ Philly Black,

DJ Wade, DJ Dru Nyce and DJ Saki

Plus live entertainment with special guest host!

All proceeds to benefit the Codman Square Health Center

Cancer Care & Research

Tickets available at these locations:

Mattapan’s Finest Barbers (Grove Hall) at 617-904-1101

Skippy White’s (Egleston Sq.) at 617-524-4500

Studio 24 Graphix (corner of Morton & Blue Hill Ave. ) at 617-296-2058

Love Lee Creations at 617-249-3772

For advanced tickets or make a donation via PayPal,

contact Jonathon Gates at 617-590-8334 or jgates1963@aol.com

Saturday, June 18th 2011

30+ Event presents

"I WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU!"

A monthly meet-up for a diverse and progressive group of professional men and women seeking to socialize, mix and mingle with like-minded peers. After a long drawn out winter, everyone is now ready to come out of hibernation and see old friends, as well as making new ones in time for the summer!

@ The Foundation Room at House of Blues

15 Lansdowne St., Boston

(across from Fenway Park)

9:30pm - 2:00am
Featuring a live band playing Jazz and R&B

With special guest vocalist Lisa Bello

Music by DJ Reggie Beas

(spinning R&B, Neo-Soul, Chicago House and Old School Classics)

Thursday, June 23rd 2011

FULANI HAYNES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Come celebrate the birthday of amazing Jazz vocalist/poet/storyteller

Fulani “JazzVoc” Haynes with a red hot affair dance party. Learn how to Swing and Zumba. We can together!!

@ Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(next to fire department & barber shop)

6:30pm start / Free admission

Featuring live Jazz band, entertainment & full meal

With a special performance by

Fulani “Jazz Voc” Haynes & the Jazz Collaboration Band
Music by DJ Marion
Visit www.jazzvoc.com for more info

COMEDY NIGHTS

Every Monday Night

SoulKore Productions presents

EXPRESS YOURSELF!

New Open Mic Nite

@ 270 Medford St., Malden MA

6:30pm - 10:00pm / Free 2 enter

Come early for open mic sign-up

All forms of entertainment welcomed

Open mic slots are limited (5 minutes each)

Hosted by Bigg Nez / Music by DJ Nomadik

For more info contact info@soulkore.com

Every Wednesday Night

BLACK COMEDY EXPLOSION

@ Slade's Bar & Grill

958 Tremont St., Boston/South End

9:00pm showtime / $15.00 admission

Hosted by Jonathon Gates

For more information contact Jonathon Gates

617-590-8334 or jgates1963@aol.com

Monday, June 11th 2011

Edubl Productions and Ray Entertainment presents

PRE-FATHER'S DAY COMEDY JAM

Starring comedian Red Grant

@ The Strand Theatre

543 Columbia Rd., Dorchester/Uphams Corner

Doors open at 7:30pm - show starts at 8:30pm

Ticket prices: $35.00, $30.00, $25.00 & $20.00

This is a 21+ event!

Hosted by Kool Key & Dee Loopz

With special guests Rip Michaels, Lav Luv and Frank Casseus

(as seen on BET's Comic View & P-Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy)

Musical performances by Strobe & Aural Essex Are I.W.

And special performances from the Boston Talent Showcase

Music provided by DJ Reggie Beas

For more info visit www.playmakersent.com or www.staetru.com

CULTURE/PERFORMANCES

Every First & Third Thursdays

The Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall presents

CAFE TATANT

An Upscale Venue for Jazz, R&B and Sweet Soul Music

Come early for socializing and enjoy fine dining, dancing and the most

evocative talent around as the grand ballroom is transformed into a

relaxed listening lounge & supper club

@ Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(next to fire dept. and barber shop)

Drinks at 6:00pm / Dinner served at 7:00pm / Show starts at 7:30pm

Cash bar available

Dinner & show: $39.00 / $69.00 for couples

Show only: $19.00

Thurs., June 2nd:

Jonathan Singleton & Quartet

Thurs., June 16th:

Larry Watson

(plus scenes from "Rachel & Sybil at the Stonewall Inn")

Tickets can be purchased online at www.madison-park.org/cafetatant

Parking behind Hibernian Hall off Zeigler St.

Additional free parking available at Peking House on Harrison Ave.

For more info visit www.madison-park.org/cafe-tatant

Friday, June 10th 2011

AfroDesiaCity & Stevie Newbury Events presents

FUTURISTIC SOUL - "NOVACANE"

@ The Brewery Complex

Milky Way/Bella Luna Restaurant & Lounge

284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain

Doors open at 9:00pm / Showtime at 10:00pm

$10.00 admission

21+ mature crowd / fashionably trendy / free parking

Featuring special guest and a live performance by:

The Voltik Project (NYC Eletric Renaissance),

Agari Crew (Boston Soul Movement) and Melissa Green (poetress)

Live art showcase by Mike The AirBrusher

For more info contact 617-297-8179

Or e-mail afrodesiacity@gmail.com or newurbanmale@hotmail.com

Friday, June 17th 2011

The Shack & Lady G. presents

A BLAST FROM THE PAST - THE SUGAR SHACK REUNION

Featuring R&B/Soul band Rose Royce ("Car Wash", "I'm Going Down")

and classic Soul group The Delfonics

("La La Means I Love You", "Hey Love", "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)")

@ William E. Reed Auditorium

24 Washington St., Dorchester/Grove Hall

9:00pm - 2:00am

Tickets $25.00 in advance - $30.00 at the door

RSVP: VIP seats early - tickets limited

$40.00 in advance - $45.00 at the door

Dress to impress (no sneakers or jeans allowed)

Free hors d'oeuvres/free buffet!

For tickets contact Theresa Kelley or Gloria Avila

at 857-753-5974 or 857-753-5844

Saturday, June 18th 2011

Kulturez Dynasty & Acoma Art Gallery presents

WU-TANG AT THE GALLERY

@ Acoma Art Gallery

24 Spice St., Charlestown MA

(across from MBTA Sullivan Station – Orange Line)

8:00pm – 1:00am / $10.00 entrance fee ($5.00 w/Wu-Tang apparel)

Opening art exhibition 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Featuring artists like Amuse, Chepelena, Acoma ,

Hans-1, Raodee Rekloos, Barrington Edwards, H.R.O. and more!

Live performance by Strobe & Essex and Vendetta

Music by DJ Mechaniks and more TBA

Friday, June 24th 2011
Junior Rodigan & Big Up Media presents
THE CLASSIC
"We Takin' It Back To 1991!!"
Starring Naughty By Nature
("O.P.P.", "Hip-Hop Horray", "Uptown's Anthem")
@ Wonderland Ballroom (formerly Club Lido)
1290 North Shore Rd., Revere MA
(next to MBTA Wonderland Station - Blue Line)
Doors open at 9:30pm
Showtime at 11:30pm - ends at 1:00am
$25.00 limited tickets / 21+ event
Also featuring Boston's own Edo.G & Da Bulldogs
Music by DJ Dex and DJ Philly Black
Tickets available at these outlets:
A Nubian Notion (Dudley Sq.), Mattapan's Finest Barbers (Grove Hall),
Irie Jamaican Restaurant (Bowdoin Ave.) and Club Lido Box Office
Visit www.ticketmaster.com for online tickets
For VIP booths text 617-435-3402
Saturday, June 25th 2011
WALNUT DA LYRICAL GENI'S ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Come celebrate with us as we introduce the new album release by Walnut Da Lyrical Geni entitled "Love Is In Your Face". This 21 track album features over 30 artist of various musical backgrounds from Folk to Rock and all in-between. We are also celebrating the birthday of those who were born in June. So June babies...come on down!! This is not your ordinary Hip-Hop show. We will embark upon Hip-Hop fused with ol' school and true school. Hip-Hop is a culture so we are here to demonstrate, educate, set it straight and rejuvenate! We bring you socially conscious Hip-Hop...thought provoking Hip Hop! If you are all about mind stimulation and progressive motivation, then you have chosen the right show.
@ LynnArts (Neal Rantoul Black Box Theater)
25 Exchange St., Lynn, MA
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tickets $8.00 in advance / $12.00 at the door
With special guest performances by Elizabeth McKim (poet)
Philly's own Gretchen Elise (singer/songwriter)
D-Mo (poet/MC)
K-Unit (poet/MC)
MC-D. (Hip-Hop artist)
Dorren Murray (singer/songwriter) and more TBA!!
To buy tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com

10,000 STRONG BOSTON 2011 CANCELLED DUE TO CITY FEES

10,000 STRONG BOSTON 2011
CANCELLED DUE TO CITY FEES

Dear Blackstonian Family,

It pains me to have to report to you that 10,000 Strong Boston will not take place this year, Father's Day and the day after Juneteenth as we have done since 2008. In order to explain WHY we cannot do it this year I have attached the original letter (see below) I sent out to various Elected and City Officials who shall remain nameless at this time, because I don't think there is any one person to blame. Rather I believe it is a societal ill where often the finger is pointed at the community for "not doing anything" but any attempt to do anything good for us and by us and the pointing finger quickly turns to a clenched fist to smash efforts that are not within the systems direct control.

We will still do 10,000 Strong Boston but we will manifest at another time at another location and this time I'm not asking the City anything or giving them the courtesy of filing for a permit. We will do what we have always done and make due with what we have. We will most likely move to a park that does not require "rangers" or an empty lot that we will clean free of broken bottles, needles and litter. Or maybe even just show up on City Hall Plaza a couple hundred deep and we can present some of the issues we have worked on for the past several years. Stay Tuned.

It is a shame to me that efforts such as 10,000 Strong Boston are not embraced by the City and that Boston once again in my 40 yrs has proven itself a difficult place to live in for a Black person.

Thank you to all who have made 10,000 Strong Boston a success without even the hint of violence since 2008 and who will also join us in the very near future. To all those who participated, contributed food, time, energy, brought their children, to those who spoke and brought information for the community.... THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

Thumbs down to the City of Boston on this one.

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Original Letter sent out in April 5, 2011

Since 2008, I have been organizing 10,000 Strong Boston each year the Sunday after Juneteenth which also falls on Father's Day. 10,000 Strong Boston is a community event with a focus on issues plaguing our community; drugs, crime, gangs, guns, violence, unemployment, etc. We promote Peace, Family, Fatherhood, Education, Involvement, Mentoring, Accountability and Responsibility. 10,000 Strong has attracted crowds of several hundred from all walks of life; Black, Latino, Cape Verdean, Youth, Elders, Clergy, Community Leaders and Elected Officials such as; Councillor Ayanna Pressley, Councillor Charles Yancey, State Rep. Carlos Henriquez, Sen. Dianne Wilkerson, Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, Sen. Bill Owens and Gov. Deval Patrick. 10,000 Strong Boston has received positive responses from community and media alike; featured in Boston Herald, Boston Globe, Boston Phoenix, Boston Metro, Channel 5, BNN, NNN.
(See each years event... press, photos, videos, etc.)
http://10000strongboston.com/

In past years, 10,000 Strong Boston was supported at the City level by Mr. Larry Mayes, who generously provided us with a City generator in 2008 at no charge and was supportive each year. I have never paid to use Franklin Park for this worthwhile community event.

I was surprised to receive a letter in November of 2010 after another successful event June 20, 2010 which showed a revised permit contract (different than the signed original) which indicated a fee of $431.20.

The initial contract I signed and all prior conversations with Parks & Recreation Dept. never indicated that there would be any fee associated with this community event. I did not have to pay in 2008 and I did not have to pay in 2009. As a strictly community based grassroots effort with no formal structure, no staff, no office, no budget or 501c3 non-profit status, a bill of this amount is a major financial burden and may in fact jeopardize 10,000 Strong Boston this year on Sun. June 19th 2011.

I am requesting your assistance in having these fees waived and ensuring that future community events will be free of charge or we will be forced to either search for an alternate or private location, thus not utilizing our City's central open space, or cancel the event altogether strictly due to financial constraints. The only other remedy would be securing sponsorship or a fund to defray the costs of the past and potential future city fees.

In a city where there are so many issues facing our community and where there is such a strong desire for community organization and unity, it is my belief that to "tax" or "charge" events with community building goals does the city of Boston a disservice and actually discourages people from civic engagement and getting involved. In contrast, on any given day, anyone can host a friends and family "non-formal" cookout in Franklin Park with no advance notice, no permit and no charge which may have more people, many of whom are consuming alcoholic beverages and with no regulation, supervision or park ranger presence other than standard patrol.

10,000 Strong Boston is a free event for which we solicit donations from local supermarkets in order to provide people, particularly children, with free hot dogs and drinks. As a truly grassroots effort, friends and family extend themselves to provide private grills or donate any extra money needed for food, we are not an organization who can bear the extra burden of almost a $500 expense, which is arguably unnecessary to begin with. These fees are restrictive and seem almost punitive for those who want to do good in the community.

All organizers clean up before and after the event, every time leaving the park in better condition than when we arrived. Our event as an anti-violence, pro-peace event is very unlikely to ever experience an incident in which the police or rangers presence is warranted, no more than a church picnic.

I recognize the city's need to raise revenue, however I think exceptions should be made in instances such as this where communities gather in a Peace Rally to address the issues we are facing. Any event which charges a fee or has financial sponsorship, should easily and happily pay associated fees.

Please look at the enclosed original and subsequent permits from the Parks and Recreation Dept.

May 7, 2010 - Initial Permit Approved
(submitted April 29, 2010, signed)

June 21, 2010 - Permit changed to charge a fee
(day AFTER the event with no prior notice that this was even a possibility, not signed)

November 15, 2010 Letter re: Overdue Permit Fees
(w/Permit dated 11/15/10)

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