GDW EVENT ALERT: JUNE IS BLACK PEOPLE'S MONTH - PART 2

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Now that we've gotten Memorial Day behind us, and are about to step fully into June,  thought it wise to let the other shoe drop - i.e. Part 1 was only a tip of the iceberg -  you might want to keep a calendar on your wall, as well as on your cell phone - because it's going to start off on Roller Blades
In case you missed it, here is the link to JUNE IS BLACK PEOPLE'S MONTH - PART 1

http://gloria-dulan-wilson.blogspot.com/2018/05/gdw-event-alert-june-is-now-officially.html

NEW YORK CITY

When my Soror/Sister/Friend first started the NATIONAL BLACK THEATER it was just a gleam in her eye - and here it is still standing as a monument to her genius - still living and giving back - make sure you support their efforts. PRODUCING RESIDENCY SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE IS APPROACHING FRIDAY, JUNE 1 - GET IT DONE!! (Click Image for more info) Launched in 2015, Soul Producing Residency Program is a training program working to empower the next generation of producers, general managers, and curators of the future. Through a 8-month residency, NBT give a Black producer a place to call NBT home. Through this program, we seek to help give artists of color the opportunity to have real time experience to learn and develop the skills and network needed to produce in NYC. The residency culminates is a self produced one day event with the full support of institution at the residences disposal under the guidance of Theatre Arts Director.  APPLY TODAY! TWO WEEKS AWAY! (Click Image for more info) From Top, Left to Right: Van Jones, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kenneth Knuckles, Barbara Montgomery, Abiodun Oyewole, Ebony Noelle Golden JUNE 13, 2018 6 PM COCKTAIL HOUR 7 PM AWARD CEREMONY Mistress of Ceremonies: Rhonda Ross Food & Live Entertainment, including DJ Stormin' Norman The Tenth Annual TEER Spirit Awards honors and recognizes individuals within the community that exemplify the attributes of three pioneers within National Black Theatre’s history: Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, NBT’s Founding Visionary, Adetunde Samuel, a charismatic producer who headed NBT’s award winning Theatre Arts Program, and Fredrica L. Teer, an institution builder who conceived and organized the foundation that made the idea of National Black Theatre a reality. Outside of these awards, National Black Theatre honors a Pioneer in the field of Black Theatre and gives Special Recognition to individuals for outstanding contributions to their community.  The Teer Spirit Awards was inaugurated in 2008 after the passing of Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, the founder of the National Black Theatre. June 18th is the birth date of Dr. Barbara Ann Teer and is called Founder’s Day. TICKETS: $200.00 (Half Tax-Deductible) PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: THE PECULIAR PATRIOT (Click Image for more info) Written & Performed by Liza Jessie Peterson Directed by Talvin Wilks   July 11 - 29, 2018​ The Peculiar Patriot confronts the complex and critical issue of mass incarceration. With more than 2.5 million people behind bars, America is the world’s leading prison superpower. The Peculiar Patriot examines the human impact and inhuman machinery of the prison industrial complex and shines a glaring light on the racial disparities that feed the draconian system. The play follows protagonist Betsy LaQuanda Ross, a self-proclaimed Peculiar Patriot, as she makes regular visits to penitentiaries to boost the morale of her incarcerated friends and family, navigating love between barbed wire. As she shares neighborhood updates and gossip and reminisces about family, Betsy delivers a shrewd indictment of the criminal justice system in her own authentic and inimitable style, with a heavy dose of humor to boot. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! COMMUNITY EVENTS (Click Images to learn more!) KEEP SOUL ALIVE Help National Black Theatre Inc. reach new heights!  With your support we can impact the Harlem community even more and make sure NBT is able to Keep Soul Alive! MAKE YOUR CULTURE COUNT! DONATE TODAY... Click the image above to #StartWithaSmile when you shopping. With every purchase, Amazon donates to the National Black Theatre! Facebook Twitter Website Instagram YouTube Copyright © *|2017|* *|National Black Theatre|*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 2031 5th avenue, New York, NY 10035 212-722-3800 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

 JUNE 2,  2018


ISRAEL HOUGHTON In Concert In NYC!!!
PLAYSTATION THEATRE
1515 BROADWAY, 7:00PM

Israel Houghton

I can't say enough about this brother - ISRAEL HOUGHTON - I am a fan for life- ever since I first saw him when he served as praise and worship leader on Joel Osteen's Ministry at Lakewood Church, to the three times I had the privilege of seeing him live in concert - you cannot sit there with that magical miraculous onslaught of music that he and New Breed continue to deliver consistently - and not leave inspired and ready to face everything.  In fact, I listen to his music almost every day before going out into the community to set and uplift my mood for the day.  I miss his presence at Lakewood Church - I used to call him, Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Da'Dra Crawford Greathouse and Steve Crawford the A-TEAM OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP - their voices blended together so beautifully.  
Make it your business to catch this inspirational tour de force!!  


Israel Houghton - South Africa Concert
 https://youtu.be/qhPWDJNeBEc

Israel Houghton - Asia
http://newbreedmusic.com/




PHILADELPHIA
JUNE 1, 2018

You are invited to the following event:

Business Empowerment Breakfast

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Friday, June 1, 2018 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (EDT) Action Karate Mt. Airy 11 West Mount Airy Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 View Map

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This transformative experience will include a facilitated discussion among entrepreneurs. Our goal is to strengthen your business acumen and change the way you think about growing your customer base. Also, on the “hot seat” will be Jude Arijaje, owner of Minutemen Press in Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia. You will challenge him on his customer acquisition strategy. This session will be facilitated by Keith D. Ellison, a leadership coach and Director of the Urban League Entrepreneurship Center.

Share this event on Facebook and Twitter. We hope you can make it!Cheers,Urban League of Philadelphia

JUNE 2, 2018

TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT SIGN UP HERE! Contact: Kwasa Mathis 1341 N. Delaware Avenue, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-425-7875 ext. 121 kmathis@wurdradio.com  ATTENDEES CAN ALSO START OR RENEW THEIR FORWURD MEMBERSHIP ON SITE AT THE EARLY BIRD PRICE OF ONLY $75!! WURD WELLNESS PAVILION AT 11th ANNUAL PARKWEST FESTIVAL Black Talk Station Presents Health Conscious Information & Activities in West Philly WURD Radio (96.1FM / 900AM / WURDRadio.com / WURDApp), the only African American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, announced the launch of its WURD Wellness Pavilion at the 11th Annual ParkWest Festival in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, June 2nd, Noon - 4pm.   WURD will team up with the ParkWest Town Center for another consecutive year of neighborhood celebration and community unity.  All WURD listeners and residents are welcome to join the station, its staff and program personalities for a day of live music, entertainment, activities, food and much more! The WURD Wellness Pavilion will also be on the scene providing free information and tips for living a health forward lifestyle. Get active with zumba, learn about stress relief, and health screening services along with so much more provided at the WURD Wellness Pavilion.  Admission is free and all are welcome to engage in the fun. There will also be a LIVE broadcast of the event on WURD, with listeners encouraged to join in the social media conversation using #WURDWellness.  Attendees can also start or renew their ForWURD Membership on site at the special early bird rate of only $75!

JUNE 2-JULY 30, 2018

MOVIES AT

 GET OUTSIDE … FOR MOVIE NIGHTS!

Movies @ the Mann series kicks off June 2 with JAWS;

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia & Philadelphia Orchestra to perform movie scores live

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts will be providing the ultimate movie experience with three classic films shown under night's starry skies with the film scores performed live by Philadelphia’s own renowned orchestras. 

The Movies @ the Mann series kicks off the 2018 summer season on Saturday, June 2 with the cult classic film JAWS, accompanied by The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Star Wars: A New Hope™ (July 20) and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ (July 26) will also be showcased with the scores performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m.: JAWS in Concert with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

The first performance of the Movies @ the Mann series for 2018, JAWS in Concert will allow audiences to relive the thrilling suspense of JAWS as The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia plays the iconic score in sync with the film projected on three giant screens. The original movie  Academy Award®-winning score is by composer John Williams.  The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia will be conducted by Dirk Brossé.

Friday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m.: Star Wars: A New Hope™ in Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra

For the first time, Mann fans will experience the scope and grandeur of the top Academy Award®-winning Star Wars film, A New Hope, in a live symphonic concert experience. George Lucas wrote his original 1977 script while listening to and taking inspiration from great classical works, and when he engaged John Williams to score the film, that symphonic, grand music found a natural home inside his new universe. Nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Original Score, this beloved film will come alive at the Mann with The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Constantine Kitsopoulos, performing the score live.

Thursday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Audiences will experience the magic of the next chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with The Philadelphia Orchestra performing John Williams’ score from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ live as the entire movie plays on three giant screens. Steven Reineke will conduct The Philadelphia Orchestra through Williams’ spellbinding and masterful composition that earned an Oscar® nomination for the score. This film concert series has been created by CineConcerts, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

For a full list of shows for summer 2018, or to purchase tickets, visit manncenter.org/events. 

JUNE 9, 2018

iBuyBlack - Community meeting 

(10:00AM-12:00Noon) 

This is the last major community meeting before the upcoming, epochmaking JUNETEENTH PARADE which takes place in Philly on June 23 - Vendors, Volunteers, merchants, participants, community leaders, elected officials and Philadelphians of good will are invited to come out and show support, pitch in, and learn what's in store as we launch the greatest ever solute to our ancestors and the celebration of the announcement of freedom from slavery that took place over 150 years ago.  This is truly history in the making - and you definitely want to be a part of it PHILADELPHIA - how sad it would be to be sitting here and not be able to say to your children, family and friends that you didn't know it was going on or that it was going to be that good. 

The meeting takes place at Masjidullah - 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, 19150 

ODUNDE 2018 

(3:30-5:30PM)

You are in for a major treat at this year's Dialogue on Women's Leadership because one of the most dynamic women I have ever had the pleasure of meeting will be the KeyNote Speaker, Her ExcellencyArikana Chihombori-Quao.  I had the honor of meeting and interviewing her at last year's Constituency For Africa Conference in Washington, DC, and boy, was I blown away - she was dynamic, forthright, insightful, courageous, entertaining and ON A MISSION FOR AFRICA'S FUTURE!!! I put that in all caps because her vision for Africa so much mirrors what we recently resonated to when we saw the epochmaking movie, BLACK PANTHER and WAKANDA.  It was as though she had spoken it into being though she and the director and writer had never met!!! What a vision - and she is looking to accelerate Africa's progress using African power, creativity, intelligence and ingenuity.  In fact, she makes me believe that under her leadership, WAKANDA is an eminent possibility in the near future.

Bring paper and pen, because you are gonna wanna take notes.  Seriously speaking, though, if we can each take even a small piece of her insight and wisdom with us into whatever it is we are looking to accomplish, we can't lose.

The event is co-sponsored by City Council Representative Jannie L Blackwell and Congressman Dwight Evans - RSVP to the Hon. Stanley L. Straughter -  slstraughter@verizon.net 

June 16, 2018
iBuyBlack PHILLY SHOPPER'S TOUR
This is an important tour to support our Black business owners and keep the dollars circulating in the community - make your reservation - there are discounts for all those who participate in this tour - IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT YOUR OWN, NO ONE ELSE WILL!!

iBuyBlack PHILLY SHOPPER'S TOUR &

GERMANTOWN JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Black Owned Businesses North of City Hall as we celebrate our 

Independence Day at the Germantown Juneteenth Day Festival

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW $20.00 Regular 

TOUR: 8:45A-3:30P 

BUS BOARDS AT CARPENTER PARK 

on Johnson between Magnolia and Morton

More details and tickets at: www.ibuyblack-business-tours.eventbrite.com

for more information or to volunteer 

call: 215.247.1545 or 

267.736.7468

TOUR WILL CULMINATE AT GERMANTOWN'S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION AT THE FAMED JOHNSON HOUSE

THERE WILL ALSO BE AN AFTER PARTY AND ROUND TABLE 

Come out and meet and support the Black Businesses in your neighborhood


NEWARK, NJ

MAY 30-JUNE 3

NACA - Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America - wants to make you a home owner!
ACHIEVE THE DREAM EVENT 
ROBERT TREAT HOTEL
NEWARK NJ

CALIFORNIA
(Yes! They read ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS IN CALIFORNIA, TOO)

Villain - Play
JUNE 10, 13, 16, 17, 21 & 24
Stephanie Feury Theatre
5636 Melrose Ave, LA/CA 

Alert to my brothers and sisters in Los Angeles and surrounding areas - or those who are headed there for the summer - please check out this play:

Michael Kelly is the son of author/activist Deborah Kelly (The TurnAround).   The  premiere of his new play, Villain, the story of the immediate aftermath of a white police officer shooting an African American, unarmed teen. In writing this play,  he wanted to start a dialogue about how a tragedy like this can happen and why it is allowed to happen in our society. The play will be presented at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 10,13,16,17,21,24.

Michael contacted me to ask that I post it in my blog, and stated, "We need as many people to see this play as possible, so that this message can reach a bigger audience in the future. This is a very important story to me and it should be told now.  I have attached the postcard with the dates and times. You can purchase tickets at http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/4968

You can use the promo code “change” and receive a discount. The promo code “human” for group discounts over 6 people.

Thank you so much for your time. Hope to see you there!

Michael James Kelly"

www.MikeJKelly.com

miikellly@gmail.com

www.imdb.me/michaeljameskelly

NOTIFICATIONS

JUNE 1 DEADLINE FOR ADVANCED TICKETS TO FACE2FACE AFRICA
JUNE 1, 2018
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 - EVENT TAKES PLACE JULY-12-14

Join us for the 7th annual Pan-African Weekend, an action- packed four day fest that celebrates and empowers the Black diaspora community through networking, dialogue, culture and much more!

Back  to my original statement 

JUNE IS BLACK PEOPLE'S MONTH -- 

WE OWN JUNE! 

SO GET OUT AND ENJOY IT - 
AND ENJOY, LOVE, SUPPORT AND
COMMUNE WITH EACH OTHER

NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria