The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

This Fall, noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. recounts the full trajectory of African-American history in his groundbreaking new six-part series The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr,  the next episode Tuesday, October  29 – November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013, 8-9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings). Written and presented by Professor Gates, the six-hour series explores the evolution of the African-American people, as well as the multiplicity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and religious and social perspectives they developed — forging their own history, culture and society against unimaginable odds. 

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross’ website (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/).

African American Quotation Posters, visit:http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/african-american-quotation-posters/

2013 African Cultural Festival, Saturday, October 19-20, 2013

Experience Africa without leaving Sacramento!  Enjoy African cultural dances, arts, music and crafts exhibits, authentic cultural foods and live performances of African music, reggae, hip-hop and so much more. Come out with the whole family and let children have fun and discover diverse cultures.
Proceeds from the event will go to Humanitarian Foundation for charity causes in our local communities and Africa. http://eventful.com/roseville_ca/events/2013-african-cultural-f-/E0-001-060728248-2@2013101910?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=events&SREF=FBEvent

Save the date:Sustainable Living in the Black World , Saturday, January 25, 2014

The Black Group (tbg)

Presents

In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

Birthday and Legacy

Sustainable Living in the Black World featuring

Presentation & Demonstration -Topic: “Solar Suitcase Project”

Green Tech Students & Simeon Gant, Executive Director,

Green Tech Education

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Women’s Civic Improvement Center (WCIC)

3555 3rd Ave. Sacramento, CA 95817

To RSVP or for more info contact: (916) 484-5025 or fayek@springmail.com

Sacramento Black Pages

Get your copy now!! New 2013-2014: The Sacramento Black Pages: A directory of Black owned and operated businesses & resources in the Sacramento region, $5.00 compiled by The Black Group (tbg). For more info, please call (916) 288-3060. You can purchase the Sacramento Black Pages @ Underground Books, 2814 35th Street, Sacramento, CA. 916.737.3333.

First Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair (SBBF)

The First Annual Sacramento Black Book Fair (SBBF).  The SBBF is an offshoot of Blue Nile Press, a Sacramento Publisher of Black Books.  This historic event will take place from June 6 - June 8, 2014.  It will bring writers, publishers, readers, and vendors from Sacramento, the state, the country, and the international community, to a celebration of reading and writing, right here in River City. 

The SBBF will take place in the heart of Oak Park, anchored by venues at the Women’s Civic Improvement Club, The Brickhouse Art Gallery, Underground Books, Evolve the Gallery, and the Guild Theater.

For more information visit:http://sacramentoblackbookfair.com/

Save the Date

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

5:30 - 7:00 PM

Women's Civic Improvement Center (WCIC)

3555 3rd Avenue, Sacramento CA 95817

Bridging the Gap (BtG) presents A Post Elections Discussion: The upcoming presidential election on November 6, 2012 means a lot to African Americans as the first African descended president faces re-election. On November 7th, the day after the election, BtG will discuss President Obama's presidency; his successes and missteps; and what this historic moment means to the nation. Also, our collective expectations going forward. For more info please e-mail: kujo_x@comcast.net.

 

More Information on 2012 Elections

· 2012 ELECTION AND THE FIGHT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN EQUALITY- visit:http://www.politicalaffairs.net/2012-election-and-the-fight-for-african-american-equality/

· Defeat the Reactionary White Elite by Bill Fletcher visit: http://www.thenation.com/article/170303/defeat-reactionary-white-elite

· Post-Debate Analysis: Trying to Make Sense Out of Nonsense by Columnist, Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad,

 http://www.blackcommentator.com/489/489_btl_sense_nonsense_share.html

· Obama’s Rope-a-Dope by Columnist, Wilson Riles visit: http://www.blackcommentator.com/489/489_nyj_rope_a_dope_share.html

Second Annoucement of meeting

The Black Group (tbg)

&

The Sacramento Area Black Caucus (SABC)

Present 

“The Black Forum on the Sacramento City Council: The responsibility of the voters and those they elect to the Sacramento City Council.”

Panel Members:

Lynette Hall, Community Activist/Organizer

Grantland Johnson, Former Sacramento City Councilmember

Betty Williams, Sacramento NAACP

Otis Scott, Sacramento Area Black Caucus

&

Open discussion - questions, comments, initiatives and next steps

Thursday, November 10, 2011

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Women’s Civic Improvement Center

3555 3^rd Ave., Sacramento, CA 95817

RSVP & comments via the blog