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Meet On-air Personalities Sharez, Hondel & Rivers - GMNLive!™ Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling expands and introduces GMNLive!™ Radio team
(GMSNewsChannel.com) This week, 12.23.08 - GMNLive!™ Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling announces the debut of the Internet streaming GMNLive!™ Radio along with the station's new on-air personalities Sharez, Dave Hondel,
Dexter Rivers and surprise guests for this
holiday. Both the morning show and the radio station are brands of GRACE Media Network.The morning show airs Tues, 7A cst on GMNLive!™ Radio
(GMNetwork.cc).
About the new on-air personalities: Sharez, a wife and mother of two young daughters, will bring to you humor and healthy insight on 'The Wellness 101 Blog'; Dave Hondel of Dave Hondel Films has been producing and directing films and music videos for over ten years with the likes of Nebulous/Sony artist ATOM, GRAMMY winning Ann Nesby,
Billboard hits artist James Grear & Company, Grammy nominated song witer/producer artist Roosevelt George; Dexter Rivers is President of the Wisconsin Gospel Announcers Guild and well known Gospel radio personality and GMN founder/Executive Producer Prophetess SB Barber Stalling.
Photo: Sharez, Dave Hondel, Dexter Rivers and Prophetess SB Barber Stalling
Blog with us live your comment or question for Prophetess SB Barber Stalling or our guest(s) before, during or after the show - may be read on-air.
About GRACE Media Network
Founded Nov 1978, GRACE Media Network (GMN) is a recognized media ministry and media source reaching mainstream, ministry and marketplace arenas -- "broadcasting life changing solutions". GMN is a media ministry pioneer & digital bridge leading the way in effective media outreach in media, ministry and the marketplace. GRACE Media Network Brands -- GMNLive!™ Mornng Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling, GMNLive.com Radio aka GMnLive!™ Radio 24/7, GMNetwork.cc, Campagn Literacy Awareness: The Right To READ (CLA)®, YiG™ Showcase 'Rising Stars' (Youth in Gospel™).
For PR/Media Inquiries Contact:
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Email
Web: www.GMNetwork.cc/GMS-index.html
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GRACE Media Network's streaming broadcast station GMNLive! Radio 24/7 guest Bishop John H. Sheard
 (GMSNewsChannel.com) 12:00 cst Christmas Day and Tues, December 30th, listen to special guest Bishop John Henry Sheard, Chairman of the Board of Bishops and prelate of Southwest #1 Jurisdiction of Church of God in Christ on GMNLive! Radio 24/7 (GMNLive.com Radio 24/7).
Bishop Sheard, the Jurisdictional Prelate of Southwest Michigan First Jurisdiction and Pastor of Greater Mitchell Temple C.O.G.I.C., won re-election to a second four-year term with approximately 66% of the vote during the 101st Annual Holy Convocation of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee. Under his leadership, the 1st Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southwest has experienced tremendous growth and success: renovation to Bailey Cathedral (Jurisduction Headquarters) of approximately $500,000; improved relationships with Jurisdictional Pastors; financial Solvency; fiscal Integrity for Jurisdiction; immediate financial attention given to widows of deceased pastors, and numerous scholarships annually given to deserving young people.
Topic: Economic Crisis
Blog Live your question/comment for Prophetess SB Barber Stalling or our guests before or during the show. GMNLive!™ Radio 24/7 aka GMNLive.com and GMNLive! Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling are GRACE Media Network Brands.
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Dr. Rick Warren, author of “The Purpose Driven Life" will deliver the invocation at the Inaugural Ceremony of the 44th President of the United States of America Barack Obama on Jan. 20
(Aretha Franklin is among the selected ceremony group)
 (GMSNewsChannel.com) Dr. Rick Warren of Saddleback Church will deliver the invocation at the Inaugural Ceremony of the 44th President of the United States of America Barack Obama on Jan. 20. Aretha Franklin is among the selected group of people who will participate in the ceremony along with Elizabeth Alexander, an African-American poet at Yale University, and some of the world’s premier musicians, including Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma, to share the podium with him.
In honoring the civil rights movement, Mr. Obama has asked the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, dean of the civil rights movement and co-founder with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, to deliver the benediction. The inaugural program, which begins about 10 a.m. on the West Front of the Capitol, is an historic ritual that is both an intensely personal statement by the new president and a way for him to set the tone of his new administration.
Ceremony Schedule
The program was announced today by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, chaired by Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California:
Senator Dianne Feinstein will call the gathering to order about 11:30 and deliver opening remarks.
The program opens with musical selections by the United States Marine Band, followed by the San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus.
Dr. Warren, author of “The Purpose Driven Life,” will deliver the invocation. He will be followed by Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, who sang “Someday We’ll All Be Free” and “Respect” at a concert for Bill Clinton in 1993, but not at the inaugural ceremony.
Justice John Paul Stevens will then administer the oath of office to Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
John Williams, the composer whose music was heard at Mr. Obama’s victory party on election night in Grant Park, will compose a new piece to be played for the incoming president. His new piece will be played by Mr. Perlman on violin, Mr. Ma on cello, Gabriela Montero on piano and Anthony McGill on clarinet. (Usually at this juncture in previous inaugurations an operatic soloist performs).
Chief Justice John G. Roberts will administer the oath of office to President-elect Obama. At that point, Mr. Obama will deliver his inaugural address. He will be followed by Ms. Alexander, who will read a poem, and Dr. Lowery’s benediction.
The ceremony will close with the United States Navy Band “Sea Chanters” singing the National Anthem.
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GRACE Media Network (GMN) unveils new brand logo for GMNLive.com™ Radio 24/7 featuring its anchor program GMNLive! Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling
 Mpls/St. Paul, MN 12.18.08 (GMSNewsChannel.com) GRACE Media Network (GMN) launched the preview of GMNLive.com™ Radio 24/7 on Friday, November 28, 2008, the day after Thanksgiving and the biggest retail shopping day. GMN unveils the new brand logo for GMNLive.com™ Radio 24/7 designed by CASDM.com to usher you to the official station unveilng on Christmas Day. The new programs will showcase broadcast partner programs from the 5 virtual LIVE and On DEMAND channels on GRACE Media Network -- the parent multi-media web portal. GMNLive.com points to GMNetwork.cc., along with its signature anchor programs --GMNLive!™ Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling and YiG™ Showcase 'Rising Stars' (Media Mentorship/Teen Technology initiative for teen/college students).
The branded anchor program, GMNLive!™ Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling, made its debut July 2007 on the Davison Media Group station out of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
 " There is KTIS Radio in the Twin Cties, now there is GMNLive.com Radio 24/7. "Our goal is to fulfill a broadcasting call to the entire Twin Cities area wth a reach that is
unprecedented
and unmet, declares GMN's founder Prophetess SB Barber Stalling. " This is GMN's 30th year anniversary in media ministry. "I believe that our brands, knowledge as an 'insider,' contacts, experience and our Network/Media Vision Partners will command our success in this hour to deliver 'life changing solutions' to our marketplace audiences." Barber Stalling believes this is opportunity to fill the local gap and connect to the Midwest region radio 24 hours a day/7 days a week -- considering maintenance/programming update interuptions. GMN is already reaching world wide via the Internet. "This is a big job -- big assignment -- that GMN is assigned with and ONLY great grace is enabling us to do this right smack in the face of a global economic crisis."
About GRACE Media Network
Founded Nov 1978, GRACE Media Network (GMN) is a recognized media ministry and media source reaching mainstream, ministry and marketplace arenas -- "broadcasting life changing solutions". GMN is a media ministry pioneer & digital bridge leading the way in effective media outreach in media, ministry and the marketplace. GRACE Media Network Brands -- GMNLive! Mornng Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling, GMNLive.com Radio 24/7, GMNetwork.cc, Campagn Literacy Awareness: The Right To READ (CLA)®, YiG™ Showcase 'Rising Stars' (Youth in Gospel™).
For PR/Media Inquiries Contact:
Grace Media Services
Email
Web: www.GMNetwork.cc/GMS-index.html
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Podcast now available every GMNLive! Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling
Mpls/St. Paul, MN (GMSNewsChannel.com) You can now take GMNLive! Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling 'on-the-go'. Using your digital devices will keep you in the media loop. Show host, broadcaster, founder and media executive SB Barber Stalling, GRACE Media Network states, "we won't stop exploring and 'driving technology' to take the gospel of our Lord Jesus the Christ globally." GMN connects state-of-the-art -- broadcast programming, production, media managment and media ministry -- training facilities & platforms to empowers the church and Network community technologically, while streaming broadcast programs in the marketplace world wide 24/7. The podcast of each morning show will also garner mobile device-dependent audiences for advertisers and sponsors, who want to maintain their local presence and offers a global presence, reach and influence.
For your convenience click to subscribe to the GMNLive! Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling podcast.
About GRACE Media Network
Founded Nov 1978, GRACE Media Network (GMN) is a recognized media ministry and media source reaching mainstream, ministry and marketplace arenas -- "broadcasting life changing solutions". GMN is a media ministry pioneer & digital bridge leadng the way in effective media outreach in media, ministry and the marketplace. A GRACE Media Network Brand -- GMNLive! Mornng Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling, GMNLive.com Radio 24/7, GMNetwork.cc, Campagn Literacy Awareness: The Right To READ (CLA)®, YiG™ Showcase 'Rising Stars' (Youth in Gospel™)..
For PR/Media Inquiries Contact:
Grace Media Services
Email
Web: www.GMNetwork.cc/GMS-index.html
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Grace Media Services announces new brand GMSNewsChannel.com
 Mpls/St. Paul, MN (GMS.comNewsChannel) Grace Media Services (GMS) is a premiere eBlast, press release, media and client management representative specializing in ministry, media and marketplace clients. To further enhance the delivery of our client image, message and news to the marketplace, GMS announces its new brand GMSNewsChannel.com.
GMSNewsChannel.com will cater media-to-media, providing talking points and headline reference to credible media stock for the 'working press' to source News stories, leads, photos, interviews, coming events, industry releases and editorial commentary on current issues relevant to or about marketplace & ministry.
GMSNewsChannel.com will prove to be a untapped marketing pool for media partners, advertisers and sponsorships.
For PR/Media Inquiries Contact:
Grace Media Services
Email
Web: www.GMNetwork.cc/GMS-index.html
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GRACE Media Network (GMN) announces its new brand GMNLive.com™ Radio 24/7 featuring its anchor program GMNLive! Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling
Mpls/St. Paul, MN 11.25.08 (GMSNewsChannel) GMNLive.com™ Radio launches 24/7 on GRACE Media Network (GMN) on Friday, November. 28, 2008, the day after Thanksgiving and the biggest retail shopping day. GMNLive.com™ Radio 24/7 will unveil on Christmas Day new programs weekly along with its anchor program GMNLive!™ Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling.
The branded anchor program, GMNLive!™ Morning Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling, made its debute July 2007 on the Davison Media Group station out of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
"Our goal is to fulfill a broadcasting call in the entire Twin Cities area wth a reach that is unpresidented and unmet, declares GMN's founder Prophetess SB Barber Stalling. " This is GMN's 30th year anniversary in media ministry. "I believe that our brands, knowledge as an 'insider,' contacts, experience and our Network/Media Vision Partners will command our success in this hour to deliver 'life changing solutions' to our marketplace audiences." Barber Stalling believes this is opportunity to fill the local gap and connect to the Midwest region radio 24 hours a day/7 days a week -- considering maintenance/programming update interuptions. GMN is already reaching world wide via the Internet. "Ths is a big job -- big assignment -- that GMN is assigned with and ONLY great grace is enabling us to do this right smack in the face of a global economic crisis."
About GRACE Media Network
Founded Nov 1978, GRACE Media Network (GMN) is a recognized media ministry and media source reaching mainstream, ministry and marketplace arenas -- "broadcasting life changing solutions". GMN is a media ministry pioneer & digital bridge leadng the way in effective media outreach in media, ministry and the marketplace. A GRACE Media Network Brand -- GMNLive! Mornng Show with Prophetess SB Barber Stalling, GMNLive.com Radio 24/7, GMNetwork.cc, Campagn Literacy Awareness: The Right To READ (CLA)®, YiG™ Showcase 'Rising Stars' (Youth in Gospel™)..
For PR/Media Inquiries Contact:
Grace Media Services
Email
Web: www.GMNetwork.cc/GMS-index.html
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Second Annual Benefit Honoring Twenty-Four Minnesotans Featured in the Second and Third African America Heritage Calendar © for the years 2008 and 2009, November 22
(Twenty-Four notable African American Minnesotans will be honored at the African American Heritage Calendar Award Ceremony - 2008 Olester Benson, Ph.D., Maxie Rockymore, M.S.W., Yusef Mgeni, Educator, Assoc. Justice Alan C. Page, Dr. Retha Clark King, Ph.D, Rep. Keith Ellison, Mary K. Boyd, 4Given, Dr. Charles Crutchfield, Sr. M.D., Dr. Beverly Oliver Hawkins, Ph.D., Tommie Braddock, and Rep. Neva Walker; 2009 Bobby Brown, Laurel Bunker, Lester Collins, Angela Davis, Mahmoud Et Kati, Delores Henderson, Gary Hines, Rev. Earl Miller, Kwame McDonald, Sharon Sayles Belton, Janabelle Taylor, and Gene Washington)
 Mpls/St. Paul, MN (GMS) The Minnesota African American Heritage Calendar Award Committee under the PROCEED Foundation of Progressive Baptist Church of Saint Paul, Minnesota presents a benefit concert featuring the various performers and celebrated artist. “We are excited and privileged to have these talented artists use their talents to celebrate the lives of these 24 Honorees who have made unlimited contributions on to inspire youth. This benefit is a fundraiser for youth programming for the Progressive Family life Center. Rev. Dr. Earl F. Miller, Sr. the founder and Senior Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church “We are so proud to honor 24 African American Minnesotans who have given unselfishly to our communities.”
Twenty-Four notable African American Minnesotans are featured in the second and third edition Minnesota African American Heritage Calendar© for 2008 and 2009. Special honors will be given to these individuals who make a difference in the lives of not only African Americans, but the lives of all of God’s people.
2008
Olester Benson, Ph.D.
Maxie Rockymore, M.S.W.
Yusef Mgeni, Educator
Assoc. Justice Alan C. Page
Dr. Retha Clark King, Ph.D
Rep. Keith Ellison
Mary K. Boyd
4Given
Dr. Charles Crutchfield, Sr. M.D.
Dr. Beverly Oliver Hawkins, Ph.D.
Tommie Braddock
Rep. Neva Walker
2009
Bobby Brown
Laurel Bunker
Lester Collins
Angela Davis
Mahmoud Et Kati
Delores Henderson
Gary Hines
Rev. Earl Miller
Kwame McDonald
Sharon Sayles Belton
Janabelle Taylor
Gene Washington
Special music guest
BRIDGET DAWKINS. Her name is synonymous with pure, honey-laced, yet soulful, vocals. Her voice embodies the influences of her gospel-singing grandmother, Thelma Conway; the jazz & blues musicianship of her internationally-known uncle, James Van Buren; and the powerful R&B sound of her cousin Michael Van Buren’s Bay area band, “Van Buren”. As with many vocalists who have become great singers, Bridget honed her vocal skills in church at an early age. She received classical and jazz vocal training from the age of 9 throughout college from Julliard- trained vocal teachers and studied piano, ballet and jazz dance for 10 years.
Her theater credits include these rousing portrayals: Mrs. Claus in the Sounds of Blackness’ production “The Night Before Christmas”, the Goddess of Love ‘Erzulie’ in the local production of Tony Award-nominated “Once On This Island”(which the City Pages deemed her as “honey-voiced” in), and as Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle and Josephine Baker in the Pillsbury Theater’s ‘Sugar & Spice’. As a current member of the Grammy-Award Winning Sounds of Blackness, Bridget performs nationally. Though a Star Tribune news review said that she “brings robust gospel joy” to her performance of Gladys Knight in the Sounds’ “Soul of the 60’s Revue”, many refer to her as “Tina” for her “Tina Turner-style vocal abilities. The local Kare 11 TV featured her as “Tina” as one of their “Extra” programs. Bridget also has her own band called “The Dawkins Project” which highlights the music of jazz & R&B divas like Phyllis Hyman, Regina Belle, Nina Simone, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Angela Bofill, Miki Howard and Anita Baker. Her voice touches you in a place that you didn’t know existed and leaves you wanting more!
Mistress of Ceremony
DEBORAH WATTS joins this Unveiling Ceremony and Benefit Concert as the Mistress of Ceremony.
Ms. Watts is an inspirational leader who understands that service to others is a lifestyle. In the business world, she is known as the Founder and President of Watts-Five Enterprises, but she passionately serves her clients, family, and community in many capacities.
Deborah serves as the lead marketing and management consultant, providing marketing and sales expertise to businesses and non-profit organizations on a local, national and international level. She has recently added a service to help her clients strategically implement creative branding, promotions, incentives, recruiting and marketing strategies.
She is the founder and e-publisher of a weekly electronic magazine (e-zine) called The Hookup Network.com. This is one of the largest, premiere, fast growing, and grassroots style e-zines in the mid-west region, reaching over 15,000 urban professionals and people of color.
Date/Location:
Saturday, November 22, 2008
7:00PM to 9:30PM
Progressive Family Life Center
Progressive Baptist Church
1505 Burns Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Tickets available through MAAHC Committee:
Barbara Allen-uc2allen.aol.com, 651-406-2507
Kim White, wh6k@aol.com, 651-263-5769
Beverly Hunt -beverlyhunt3@aol.com, 651-738-1064
Brenda Dean, plotpixel@hotmail.com
or The Progressive Business Office (651) 774-5503
Contact:
Duane Dutrieuille (651) 592-9853
Barbara Allen 651 (651) 406-2507
Progressive Baptist Church (651) 774-550
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Owner and Founder of Michele Foods To be keynote speaker for the 3rd Loving From the Inside Out "Women Of Courage" Luncheon! Oct 11
Luncheon host
is Fox 9 news anchor Robyne Robinson
(a panel discussion with a diverse mix of men - Terry Austin, Rev. Melvin Miller, Kevin Mason, Nate Russell, Alex Hines, Mark Robinson)
 Mpls/St. Paul, MN (GMS) The 3rd Annual Loving from the Inside Out (LFTIO) Symposium is a weekend event in honor of Mamie Till Mobley on October 10-11, 2008. Don't miss luncheon Keynote speaker, author, CEO of Michele Foods, 3 time featured guest on Oprah, Michele Hoskins, host Robyne Robinson, FOX 9 News anchor, The 2008 Woman of Courage Awardees, and more.
Twenty-Five years ago, a divorced ex-school teacher had children to support, a family secret and a dream. Michele Hoskins’ determination to “leave her daughters a business instead of just a recipe" was the inspiration for Michele Foods. The foundation of Michele Foods is a secret syrup recipe handed down to daughters from a great-great-grandmother.
Today she sells Honey Crème, Butter Pecan, and Maple Crème syrups that “are found in over 10,000 food stores nationwide.
In 2003 Michele purchased a “State of the Art” manufacturing company located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Michele Foods Manufacturing is an 8 (a) certified female minority owned and operated company. They manufacture a wide variety of syrups and other liquid products. They also have a wide range of food service accounts.
Twenty-Five years ago it was unknown for an African American woman to be the CEO of a major food company. That’s why the first thing I tell people is to invest in yourself, she adds, “if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will. I invested the capital I made from selling virtually everything I had. I never had any bank loans or investors, only one small line of credit when I started in October 1984. I learned how to live off receivables early on.”
“I put God first. I believe that anything can manifest itself with faith, hard work and perseverance. So never give up.” Hoskins adds: As soon as you give up, the dream is gone. A dream is something that unfolds to you as you work it. Whatever happens, look at it from a very positive and spiritual way.”
Michele has achieved much success through her 25 years in the business. Michele’s most current recognition includes feature articles in Black Enterprises, Ebony, Essence, People, Fortune Magazines and USA Today. However, by far, Michele is most excited about completing her book “Sweet Expectations”.
 During 2007, Michele was featured on several TV and Radio “talk- shows” such as Montel Williams, Donnie Duersch, and Michael Baisden. Additional highlights include, Michele being featured on the CNN TV Morning Show and “Personal Journey” aired Michele’s story on both CNN and Discovery channels. She has been featured three times on Oprah Winfrey’s Show and on all major news channels, i.e., WGN, NBC (5), ABC (7), Fox News, Black Entertainment Television (BET).
Robyne Robinson, FOX 9 News anchor to Host the "Woman of Courage" Luncheon. The 2008 Woman of Courage Awardees are actress and recording artist - Jevetta Steele, former Mayor of Minneapolis - Sharon Sayles Belton, Judge LaJune Lange and Senator Mee Moua.
Entertainment will be provided by the very talented Woman Who Jam! performers Brenda Foster, Yolanda McIntosh and Zsame'. A special post luncheon exercise demonstration will be provided by Sheila "Superwoman" St. James.
New for 2008 by popular demand: a panel discussion with a diverse mix of men (Terry Austin, Rev. Melvin Miller, Kevin Mason, Nate Russell, Alex Hines, Mark Robinson and more!) the topic: Healthy Relationships: What do Men Really Want? and How does a Woman Who Loves Herself from the Inside Out Fit in the picture? The panel will be moderated by LaTracey Copeland (Capstone Experience) and Nancia Leath (author and mental health specialist from Atlanta). All Men are invited to come.
The luncheon is open to the public, special luncheon rates are now available. Register for the lunch visit the Market Place and experience this dynamic discussion. The luncheon is at noon- 2 p.m. with a book signing with Michele Hoskins immediately following and the discussion will take place at approximately 3:30 p.m.on Saturday Oct 11th.
The 2008 Woman of Courage Awardees are: actress and recording artist - Jevetta Steele, former Mayor of Minneapolis - Sharon Sayles Belton, Judge LaJune Lange and Senator Mee Moua.
Request a registration form and/or market place exhibit form by sending an email to emmett_till_legacy@yahoo.com or phone 1 888 509 9614 x 82. Look for the Circle of Women volunteers around town for more info too! We hope you take advantage of this unique opportunity to enrich your life!
See Symposium Registration and exhibitor forms attached.
Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Blog
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planet Ordway Target Season World Dance Series continues with
Ronald K. Brown and Evidence
Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 p.m.
Mpls/St. Paul, MN (GMS) -- The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts planet Ordway Target Season for 2008-09 continues with Ronald K. Brown Evidence.
Founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Evidence focuses on the seamless fusion of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. This work provides a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. Brown uses movement as a way to reinforce the importance of community in African American culture and to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms. He is an advocate for the growth of an African American dance community and is instrumental in encouraging young dancers to choreograph and to develop careers in dance.
Brown has choreographed works on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, Cleo Parker Robinson Ensemble, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Jennifer Muller/The Works, Jeune Ballet d’Afrique Noire, Ko-Thi Dance Company and Philadanco. He choreographed Regina Taylor’s award-winning play, Crowns. “I hope that when people see the work their spirits are lifted. I am interested in sharing perspectives through modern dance, theater and kinetic storytelling. I want my work to be evidence of these perspectives,” says Brown.
Evidence is bringing three works to Ordway Center’s Main Hall Stage Come Ye, inspired by the work of jazz singer Nina Simone and the events of September 11; Grace, originally choreographed for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, is a spiritual journey set to the music of Duke Ellington and others; and One Shot, a multimedia work inspired by the images and legacy of noted African American photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris.
Ronald K. Brown Evidence
One Shot – First Glance; Come Ye; and Grace
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Gia Kourlas of The New York Times called Ronald K. Brown “something of an archaeologist” as, in his pieces, “there is the sense of a singular artist digging for a forgotten treasure.” Brown’s work blends history and contemporary movement, with the goal of portraying the human experience in visual testimony on stage.
One Shot – First Glance pays homage to the photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris, known for documenting African-American lives at The Pittsburgh Courier from 1936 to 1975. Come Ye, based on the Nina Simone song of the same name, is a call for peace and a tribute to people who “have no fear, and still have hope and love,” according to Brown. Grace, originally set on Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in 1999, is a staple in Evidence’s strong repertory. This season marks the twentieth anniversary of the company, a testament to Brown’s choreographic genius. Visit evidencedance.com for more information
2009 Dance Series Performances
The New Year brings two more dance series performances with Ballet Hispanico Palladium Nights on Sunday, January 11 at 7 p.m., and Los Angeles-based Lula Washington Dance Theatre Friday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Ballet Hispanico’s Palladium Nights is rooted in the heart of New York’s vibrant
1950’s jazz scene, and indulges in the heat of the mambo, the cha-ha, and the merengue. Ballet Hispanico and Arturo O’Farrill join forces to recreate the magic of the legendary Palladium ballroom, where the hottest Latin dancers and musicians of their era ruled the dance floor.
Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Award Winning choreographer Lula Washington brings her provoking mix of bright choreography, imaginative costumes, and captivating theatricality. This dynamic, fresh, LA-based modern dance company combines high-energy modern dance with jazz, hip-hop, African movement, and the intoxicating rhythm of drums.
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Ordway Center, recognized as one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit performing arts centers, is home to a wide variety of performances throughout the year that encompass the finest in American musical theatre, world music, dance, jazz, and vocal artists on its Main Hall and McKnight Theatre stages. In addition, each year Ordway Center presents its Flint Hills International Children’s Festival and serves over 50,000 children and adults through its Ordway Center Education programs. Ordway Center opened its doors on January 1, 1985 and since then has become known as Saint Paul’s most elegant and inviting performance space, attracting audiences from throughout the region to its diverse range of presentations. Ordway Center joins the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Minnesota Opera, and The Schubert Club in a unique Arts Partnership and provides a home to its Arts Partners. Ordway Center is proud to sponsor the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, a professionally guided academic and artistic environment, serving students in grades nine through twelve.
Ordway Center planet Ordway Target Season
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Box Office: 651-224-4222
Group Sales: 651-282-3111
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Loving From The Inside Out Women's Symposium set to be the most life changing event of the year! Oct 10-11
Minneapolis, MN (GMS) Bring together over 300 women, sessions on tapping into your power, finding your hidden treasures, surviving abuse and broken relationships, exploring ways to love your self, building a strong spiritual foundation, self exploration, health topics and phenomenal guest speakers and you have the recipe for the most life changing Women's Symposium of the year.
The 3rd Annual Loving from the Inside Out (LFTIO) Symposium is a weekend event on October 10-11, 2008 that brings women together in an atmosphere of confidence, and trust to show them how to change their lives, to become stronger, healthier women by using experts and seminars covering many of the issues facing women of color. Loving from the Inside Out" is intended to help women create and have the love, wealth, health, career and the life they want and deserve! It's their turn and it's their time!
The symposium is produced by the Board members of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation along with a group of talented volunteers called “the Circle of Women”.
The symposium, Woman of Courage awards, lunch and panel are in memory and honor of the late Mamie Till Mobley, mother of Emmett Till (a 14 year old young man who was brutally murdered for whistling at a white women in1955). Her courageous and unselfish decision to hold an open casket funeral, helped to spark the modern civil rights movement. Her life's journey and her continued efforts to seek justice after the acquittal of the murders showed the world grace, unnatural strength, the power of forgiveness and what Loving From the Inside Out, is all about .
For more information email: emmett_till_legacy@yahoo.com or call the "Loving" Hotline at 1-888-509-9614 ext 82.
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GRACE Media Network's '08 October 'Campaign Literacy Awareness: The Right To READ™' presents 2nd Simply Phonic, Simply Reading™ Kit© Give-Away contest online on GMNetwork.cc
 Mpls/St. Paul, MN (GMS) -- Campaign Literacy Awareness: The Right To READ™ (CLA) has partnered with Simply Phonic, Simply Reading™ to present the 2nd CLA 2008 Simply Phonics, Simply Reading Kit© Give-Away contest online on GMNetwork.cc. CLA invites the Twin Cities to participate in the October CLA: The Right To READ™ Book Drive. The 2007 debut winners were Rae Woods and Evangelist Jerri Loche, both from Minnesota.
Community Participation
We encourage Individuals to be creative and continue in their 'literacy labor of love:' participate in or host a CLA Book Drive; create a reading tutoring class in the local church/community; volunteer to tutor in the workplace/school to help a child, adult or family achieve life success.
Campaign Literacy Awareness: The Right To READ™ (CLA) along with Simply Phonic, Simply Reading™ have created a solution to meet a need. And, it is paying off. "We put 'tools that work' the Simply Phonics, Simply Reading Kit© in the hands of folks in the trenches -- in their homes, churches & the workplace and schools, who refuse to leave a child or adult behind who has a literacy challenge.
Remember -- Participating Organizations will donate the collected family-friendly rarely used or brand new books to their selected shelter, school, correctional facility, community center, book giving program or a CLA designated drop site listed on GMNetwork.cc under the
CLA: The Right To READ™ link.
Contact Info
To inform us about what your company, organization or church is or will be doing to participate in the CLA: The Right To READ™ Book Drive and the literacy awareness community Blitz running October 1-31:
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Statement by Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of
the National Urban League
Regarding the Financial Crisis and Bailout
 September 25, 2008 (GMS) -- “The financial plan and bailout proposed by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson needs
major changes before Congress considers it.
How this plan is ultimately structured will determine whether this is a true Wall Street
rescue plan or an irresponsible bailout. This plan will ultimately determine whether the
executives on Wall Street or the American people on Main Street are the primary
beneficiaries. The National Urban League urges that the proposed plan includes
protection for homeowners facing foreclosure and financial returns back to
the public in
exchange for bailing out the companies that have caused this crisis.
We strongly believe that it must include assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure
and neighborhoods needing stabilization, particularly minority communities that have
been disproportionately affected by predatory lenders and unscrupulous and
unregulated mortgage brokers.
From our view, the current plan is a blank one-way check by us and our children to the
Wall Street executives and shareholders who pushed millions of families into high
priced loans. Congress must make major modifications to this plan before it merits
public support.”
National Urban League (www.nul.org) - Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest
and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the
economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City,
spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National
Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2
million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.
Contact:
Rhonda Spears Bell
678-633-2180 cell, rspearsbell@nul.org
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