tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27064837332634051742024-02-19T04:38:50.881-08:00Umoja Soul in NWA & Fort SmithThis site is to host information about culture events and more in Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith as it relates to education, entertainment, speakers, businesses, organizations and other event gatherings.Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-15240059247289746982017-06-07T23:55:00.004-07:002017-06-11T21:17:47.690-07:00Diversity Task Force Leadership Series: Men Leading Men<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Diversity Task Force (DTF) of Fort Smith is focused on building more leaders in the community. With a shortage of young people helping to step up in the forefront of leadership roles, the older generation feel a need to pass on the torch, but there are not many young leaders willing to help out.</b><br />
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<b>The focus of DTF which is a grassroots movement, is to help recruit and train new people to help with initiating and taking charge of issues or concerns that are important to them in the community. Issues of lack of diversity in the Fort Smith School System, Lack of blacks on the Police & Fire Department and lack of Entreneurs or Black Business Owners. </b><br />
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<b>There is also a need for men to step up and take charge in more roles other than sports. Youth are looking for mentors to help teach life skills, guidance and providing inspiration and encouragement or anything to keep them off the drug/alcohol, or school dropout path. </b><br />
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<b>Same thing for young girls as well, but moreso, there should be education of parents on these matters too. </b><br />
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<b><u>On June 26, 2017 at 6 pm at the McGill Center,</u> mentors from The Future School of Fort Smith, <span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Joel Releford, Jr and Hebron Franklin</i></span> will lead a leadership series on Men Mentoring Men. Anyone is invited to come and listen to these men talk about mentoring, leadership, drug prevention, bullying, life skills and more.</b><br />
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<b>We need more Men and Women to step up to lead. Come and join DTF Leadership series. We need more leaders to speak and more leaders to Lead!</b><br />
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<br />Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-27397790820709690432017-06-07T23:34:00.002-07:002017-06-07T23:34:23.451-07:00Juneteenth on the Hill and at the Fort<div style="text-align: center;">
Its FREEDOM TIME!</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">By the President of the United States of America:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Whereas, on the</span><u><span style="background-color: orange; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> twentysecond day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty two,</span></u><span style="font-family: arial;"> a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing, among other things, the following, to wit:</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, </span><span style="color: #e69138;">shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">; and the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">"That the Executive will, on the first day of January aforesaid, by proclamation, designate the States and parts of States, if any, in which the people thereof, respectively, shall then be in rebellion against the United States; and the fact that any State, or the people thereof, shall on that day be, in good faith, represented in the Congress of the United States by members chosen thereto at elections wherein a majority of the qualified voters of such State shall have participated, shall, in the absence of strong countervailing testimony, be deemed conclusive evidence that such State, and the people thereof, are not then in rebellion against the United States."</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Now, therefore I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested as Commander-in-Chief, of the Army and Navy of the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion, do, on this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three, and in accordance with my purpose so to do publicly proclaimed for the full period of one hundred days, from the day first above mentioned, order and designate as the States and parts of States wherein the people thereof respectively, are this day in rebellion against the United States, the following, to wit:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, (except the Parishes of St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Johns, St. Charles, St. James Ascension, Assumption, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Orleans, including the City of New Orleans) Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South-Carolina, North-Carolina, and Virginia, (except the fortyeight counties designated as West Virginia, and also the counties of Berkley, Accomac, Northampton, Elizabeth-City, York, Princess Ann, and Norfolk, including the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth[)], and which excepted parts, are for the present, left precisely as if this proclamation were not issued.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free; and that the Executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">And I further declare and make known, that such persons of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Done at the City of Washington, this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty-seventh.</span></b></blockquote>
<b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">By the President: ABRAHAM LINCOLN</span></b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Survive we must, we did,<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Above everything expected, we rose<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To become the knowledge we never knew,<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dream, we did <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's POETIC at Tha Ave!!</span></b></div>
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There is lots of stuff going on at Fort Smith hottest new club Tha Ave!<br />
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Since doors open February this year, it has continued to bring in hot local artists to the community for entertainment.<br />
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<br />Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-86187696717567537412017-05-26T23:11:00.000-07:002017-06-04T12:58:55.971-07:00Everyone ROTATE! Speed Dating in The Fort<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Speed Dating in Fort Smith</b><br />
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<b>by: Leora Jackson</b></div>
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<b>Let's get ready to Rotate!!!</b><br />
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<b>Fort Smith, Arkansas will have a new treat for local singles in the area. On Friday June 16 at the new club The Ave at 7pm, 15 single men and 15 single women will have the chance to go on 15 dates in ONE NIGHT!! Dating like this hasn't been so easy and accessible to the community of Fort Smith and putting this together hasn't been a "walk in the park" either.</b><br />
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<b>Local volunteers have been working behind the scenes for two months to make this event possible. Individuals will register and pay a $15 fee online (<a href="http://tinyurl.com/SpeeddatingTheAve" target="_blank">Register Here</a>) to hold their spots. They will also complete a singles profile online as well (Click <a href="http://tinyurl.com/SpeedDateRegistration" target="_blank">HERE</a> to complete your profile). When the singles show up, they will have a brief meet and greet and each will receive name tags and dating score card. </b><br />
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<b>Then the show begins!!!</b><br />
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<b>Women will take their seat and the men will sit across from the women. Then the timer starts. Each couple will have 3-4 minutes to ask questions before the time goes off. Then, the men rotate to the next chair.</b><br />
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<b>Once the 15 dates are over, the hosts and volunteers will score their cards and inform them by text or email who their chosen dates are. Once, they are informed, and matched, the rest is up to them. </b><br />
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<b>So, Singles lets get Ready to ROTATE!</b><br />
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<b>(For more information about this event, please email F.L. Jones at <a href="mailto:fljonespoetry@gmail.com" target="_blank">fljonespoetry@gmail.com </a>)</b><br />
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<br />Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-29545879007445049332017-02-28T21:45:00.000-08:002017-02-28T21:45:25.652-08:00POETIC JUSTICE AT CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM: A Tribute To Black Poets and Writers
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POETIC JUSTICE AT
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A Tribute To Black
Poets and Writers</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">by Tony Boyd</i></div>
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February is Black History Month, a time of the year we set
aside to remember, teach, and learn about the contributions of African
Americans to United States history and to honor their achievements. Black
History Month was established in 1926 (originally just a week) by Dr. Carter
Woodson. It became a whole month in 1976. Dr. Woodson’s impetus for creating
“Negro History Week”, as it was called then, was the lack of recognition
of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the contributions of Blacks
being taught in U.S. schools.<br />
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“He noted that African-American contributions ‘were overlooked, ignored, and
even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks and the teachers who use
them.’<sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></sup>Race prejudice,
he concluded, "is merely the logical result of tradition, the inevitable
outcome of thorough instruction to the effect that the Negro has never
contributed anything to the progress of mankind."</div>
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It is because of the tradition that we gathered on February
4, 2017 to honor our forbearers. In this instance, we chose to honor them through
poetry. Umoja Soul Writers Group in conjunction with Crystal Bridges Museum
presented Poetic Justice Open Mic at Crystal Bridges “A Tribute to Black Poets
and Writers”. Poetic Justice Open Mic is an open forum poetry slam that
encourages all people, especially people of color to come to the mic and
express themselves about anything that moves them. Mistress of Ceremonies for
the evening was Ms. Lakeesha Nicole Shaw.</div>
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The program began with an introduction of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>why we were there and what we were
doing by Stacy “L.I.F.E.” Harper. With her usual theatric flare, she<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>spoke in lyrical tones of the
importance of poetry in her life and indeed, all our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was followed to the stage by Leron
Jackson, son of Leora Jackson, one of the original founders of Umoja Soul
Writers Group and its driving force. Leron chose a work by Langston Hughes for
his tribute to Black poet history entitled “I, Too, Sing America”. Mr. Hughes
was known for his insightful, colorful portrayals of black life in America from
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Leora took a little mic time afterwards to discuss Nikki
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Michael Day, local poet, vocalist, activist and more, came
with an original work entitled “A God Is Dead” speaking to the ills of racism,
pain and struggle in today’s world. His projected voice reverberating around
the room, the passion about his subject matter clearly evident. I feel like his
homage to those that came before him is one that both he and they can be very
proud of. This young man has important things to say. It would behoove us to
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“We Wear The Masks” by Paul Laurence Dunbar is a poem that
is near and dear to my heart. It was one of the first poems I ever heard by
a…Black person (say what!!) … read to my siblings and me by my favorite aunt,
Ida Henning-Wilson. So when C. J. Beavers came to the mic and uttered the first
phrase I was taken back in time to those days, those naïve days. Mr. Dunbar’s
work inspired my aunt. In turn, she used it to inspire us. We learned a lesson
about creativity and expression that day. Thanks for the memory, C.J.</div>
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Maya Angelou, Stacy Harper’s choice for recognition, was a
world reknown, prolific, and talented writer/poetess/teacher/singer/actress. Of
her many works, Stacy chose “Rainbow” to be the piece to represent her with.
Steve<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Mr. Ladebac” Toston also
decided to pay homage to Mr. Langston Hughes by reciting “Let America Be
America”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leora performed her
original piece called “Say Her Name” about lifting up the names of the female
victims of police misconduct. Madia Willis performed an original piece entitled
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<b>On Saturday February 25, our youth will be dressing up as Famous African Americans of the Past and Present. Some notable individuals are Madam C.J. Walker, B.B. King, Coretta Scott King, Wilma Rudolph, the Tuskegee Airman and many more.</b><br />
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<b>On Saturday March 11, 2017, youth will choose from diverse lineups from Super Stars such as Adele, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Barack and Michelle Obama, Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Martin Luther King, Jr, Rosa Parks, Michael Jackson, and many more</b><br />
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<b>On Saturday April 8, youth will also choose from Super Stars of the Past and very few of the present with people like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, George Washington Carver, Anne Frank, Dr. J., Larry Bird, Selena, Prince, Whitney Houston, Maya Angelou and more.</b><br />
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<b>All 3 of these Showcases require a lot of help and support to make this the best event possible for our kiddos. This Saturday, we have 14 youth who have been practicing really hard for 8 weeks. Some youth will participate in all 3 showcases, or 2 or just 1 and they are welcome to do as many as they like.</b><br />
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<br />Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-7414315093676048822016-12-10T14:31:00.001-08:002016-12-10T14:31:22.272-08:00POETIC JUSTICE XI: SOCIAL INJUSTICE
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MCs for the night were Jared Carter and Steve Toston better known as D.J.
Jockstrap and Mr. Ladebac. The atmosphere was subdued. Patrons trickled in at
their leisure. The MCs got the night started off by discussing how and why
Umoja Soul Writers’ Group (the spearhead of Poetic Justice Open Mic night) puts
on the poetry slam. One of the main purposes of PJOM is to provide an open
forum for anyone to discuss their experiences with and feelings of social
injustice. It can be therapeutic.</span></div>
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all of that out of the way, our first performer steps to the mic and its Jared
Carter with one of his always though-provoking untitled pieces. It had no name
but if you listened you could glean a sense of what he was trying to convey. In
this case, I felt he was conveying the difference between the privilege of
white people vs. the lack of privilege experienced by so many people of color.
The sentiments he wanted to convey were conveyed as a verbally painted
tapestry. So awful is social injustice.</span></div>
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to be outdone, our other MC, Steve Toston, step to the mic to drop some
knowledge and understanding. His piece was entitled “Race Was Invented for
Division. He seemed to point out the stupidity and futility of race proven by
science to be just a made up thing. It’s a source of so much separation,
divisiveness, mistrust, and conflict. Not to say there wouldn’t be any of those
things without the artificial construct of race just that they might be based
in reality.</span></div>
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have been to all of the PJOM nights. I have seen some incredible performances.
So when I tell you a young lady named Regina blew up the stage, you can believe
me. She blew up the dang stage. Regina sang a riveting, soul-stirring, a
cappella song with the assist of just one key to start called “Sadness Dismiss”.
It was a touching look at the sadness of loss and the strength to face it. Her
voice was so very moving inducing you to feel as she felt. I guess you can tell
I was impressed by her performance. Did I point out that she was a newcomer?</span></div>
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had other poignant performances including a young gentleman by the name of
Dillon who brought political discourse to the night, reflecting on the recent
presidential election. Yolanda waxed poetic about Black men being in danger and
the Black Lives Matter movement. Jared sprung a named piece on us called
“America The Beautiful”. Here’s a hint: Its not like the song. Another
newcomer, Lola B. laid bare her soul and poured out her heart to us as she
spoke of her bouts of depressions and the causes behind them. It took a lot of
guts to open up like that. Being able to express openly in a safe, supportive
environment is one of the main things that Poetic Justice Open Mic night is
about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lady
Jazmynne, singer, poetess, and activist, opined about what it meant to be a
house n—ger vs a Uncle Tom back in the day. Then she compared it to what’s
going on today. She pointed out that her perception of a 20<sup>th</sup>
century House Negro is someone who feels they already have a piece of the
proverbial pie and identify with the oppressor.</span></div>
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night carried on with many heartfelt revelations of heartache, pain, and
childhood strife. Speakers were able to share without judgment. We also had
some lively freestyle from our MCs. </span></div>
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and all it was a good night. It was an intimate gathering in an intimate
setting that encouraged the participants to open up. There was a take away for
each and every one of us. Thanks to Erika Wilhite and the Artist Laboratory
Theatre for hosting. Be one the look out for announcements about future events.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lady Jazmynne Matthews</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lady Jazmynne & F.L. Jones</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Regina</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lola</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve "Mr. Ladebac" Toston</td></tr>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">By Tony Boyd</i></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Hello
dear readers. This installment marks the tenth incarnation of the Poetic
Justice Open Mic poetry slams. Yay, Poetic Justice!!! Once again it is being
staged at Club Lush just off the Fayetteville Square. Our hosts tonight are
Jared Carter (a PJOM staple) and newcomer host, Danette Simmons. They are
introduced<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>by PJOM creator, Leora
Jackson. Before letting the MCs take over the show,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leora read a couple of relevant poems. The first one she
read was “Ka’Ba” by Amiri Baraka and the second, “I Too Am American” by
Langston Hughes.</div>
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Me When I Whine”. This poem extols the virtue of being humble and to always
appreciate what you have. Afterwards her fellow MC Jared Carter performed an
original untitled piece of his own. Mr. Carter’s soul is bourne out through his
written word and performance of said word. His affinity for the plight of
people of color and other marginalized populations is apparent in his work.</span></h1>
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Jazmynne (Jazmynne Matthews) ascended the stage to perform a piece of her own
called “Dear White America”. In it, she discusses the dichotomies of America,
how we speak of equal and fair but in reality its not equal nor fair. We preach
of tolerance and acceptance but practice intolerance and exclusion. She also
spoke of the myriad of issues that plague Black America and the lack of progress
to resolve them. The mood of the room was one of acknowledgement of the
knowledge given and weariness of the truth of her words. Following Lady
Jazmynne, F. L. Jones stepped to the mic with “Psalm 23 For The Workplace”
about working for God. Then Steve “Mr. Ladebac” brought his own poetic lyrical
nature to the stage to perform “Hunger Pains” discussing starvation, poverty
and a poor childhood. He followed that up with “Trapped” (Being trapped by
life’s issues and problems) and “My Pleasure & My Love” (a love poem to his
wife).</span></h1>
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Black, a newcomer to the PJOM stage, broke us off with “The Will Of A Woman”.
It was a no holds barred biographical tale of being a single parent and the
difficulties of coming up on her own. She also performed a second piece entitled
“Justice” about the fact that suffering injustices while seeking justice is no
justice at all. A string of performances followed. F.L. Jones reprised her
original “Why Can’t We Say Her Name”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jared Carter performed his titled piece called “The Beginning of Me”
about the injustices perpetrated on Black America and the false views about us
down through history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not stopping
there, he also performed “Walking With No Hitch To Your Own Rhythm” advocating
individuality and independence.</span></h1>
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switch up a little at this point because for the first time at Poetic Justice
Open Mic night we are treated to the freestyle stylings of Mr. Ladebac (Steve
Toston) and D..J. Jockstrap (Jared Carter). It was a crowd pleaser. Bodies were
moving. Hands were clapping. Attendees were grooving. Good stuff. Afterward
Lady Jazmynne stepped into the spotlight to sing “Jericho’s Wall”. The song
spoke of virtues of cooperation and working together. To put it more
succinctly, it was about understanding that “ a house divided can not stand”.
The next song she performed was a cover of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Gone Come”,
poignant in its own right but Lady Jazmynne also educated us on the short,
troubled life of its originator. Mr. Cooke was killed 11 days before his most
famous song was released. It was ruled a justifiable homicide.</span></h1>
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newcomer to the PJOM braved the stage. Her name was Kaylee and the poem she
performed earned her an A+ at school. It’s entitled “Shattered”. “Shattered”
tells the tale of a bad relationship and how great, how sweet it was to escape
it. In keeping with that theme (sort of), Jared Carter performed an untitled
work of his that says that love is patient. I took that to mean that love has
no condition and that it doesn’t leave when the going gets tough.</span></h1>
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up the rear, so to speak, Minet returned to the stage to perform a couple of
more pieces. The first is a personal one about hurting over a lost love but
finding salvation in God and one about hiding your real self yet finding and
being your real self.</span></h1>
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that, PJOM X was in the history books. It lived up to its billing. It was an
open mic to voice opinions, heal souls, lift spirits, fellowship and have fun.
Sharing is caring, people. Up next, PJOM XI.</span></h1>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">POETIC JUSTICE IX: PRIDE</b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">By Tony E. Boyd</i></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As
I sat in Club Lush watching people slowly amble in for the poetry slam, I am
struck with a sense of melancholy. Poetic Justice is an important for being a
creative outlet for angst, anxiety, depression, expression, joy, beauty, and so
much more. I am a little disappointed at the meager attendance numbers. I know
you are out there, creatives. I know there are feelings in your heart dying to
be expressed. Well, at least in my opinion.</div>
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night starts off with our fearless leader, Leora Jackson, doing the open. She
then switches to her F.L. Jones persona to deliver a reading of Langston
Hughes’ “I Too Am America” followed by another of his other famous works
“Mother To Son”. Next up, Leora introduces the host, Lady Jazmynne. She is a
local singer, performer, poetess, and activist. You can learn more about her at
www.ladyjazmynne.com. Lady Jazmynne got things started by discussing the
meaning of Umoja. (If you don’t know, now would be a good time to look it
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will stick with you better than
if I just tell you.) Afterwards, she performed an original work about current
events including the devastating massacre that occurred in an Orlando nightclub
and the scourge of racism.</div>
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meat of the show begins. Coming to the stage are brave souls willing to grace
the stage and share their souls with us. First up is Jared Carter with an
original piece, untitled as usual (I think it’s a style decision maybe?).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He weaves a tale of the ills of police
brutality, profiling and racism. He is followed to the stage by a new to me
poetess going by the stage name of “Ms. Yolanda”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She weaved a poignant story of infidelity and its downfall.
It also serves as a lesson to current and would-be “side chicks”.</div>
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up, we were graced by a musician/singer who shared with us two original songs.
The first was a little ditty called “Sinners” about a woman, a wife arrest for
not paying child support even though she was too sick to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a passionate rendition, a bit
angry if you asked me. You could tell it was a very personal piece to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second song, “Never Found: Lisa’s
Song” was a sad ode to a young lady who was lost and never found. As a parting
shot, he put in a plug for his own upcoming open mic night.</div>
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“F.L. Jones” Jackson returns to the stage to regale us with an original piece
entitled “The Blacks Will Rise”. With this piece, she expressed her sadness in
the travails of Black people and pointed out the things that need to change.
Not being done yet, she pulled “Why Can’t We Say Her Name” out of her bag of
tricks. She engaged the audience, imploring them to say their names. Whose
names you ask? She was talking about Black women who were murdered
unnecessarily by police. She wanted to bring their plight to light. To drive
the point home even further, she read aloud the lyrics to Michael Jackson’s
“They Don’t Care About Us”. The title itself pretty much says it all.</div>
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musical entertainment came up next as Lady Jazmynne sang an original song
written by her husband called “Coping With Life”. We all are trying to cope
with something, mental, physical or emotional. She was followed onstage by
Stacey “L.I.F.E.” Harper. She performed her original piece called “God Put A
Rainbow In The Clouds” which was filled with life advice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stacey works as a life coach and can be
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Matthews, Lady Jazmynne’s husband, stepped up next to deliver his own original
piece entitled “Awaken Within”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was a very ethereal piece that spoke of the absurdity of life, of holding on
too tight to conventions, separations and inane rules that we abide by that
hinder our happiness. His point, to me, was that life is too short to let those
things keep you from your happiness.</div>
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tooled along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jared Carter read us
another of his “Untitleds” about life’s trial<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and tribulations. Lady Jazmynne sang a tribute<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to Michael<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jackson. We had a newcomer going by the name of Sweet McCoy
who read a couple of original pieces. The first piece she read was called
“Jesus Wept”. The second was called “Relationships” about ones that go bad. Ms.
Yolanda returned to the stage to read her “When I Was Five, Was I Alive”. It
was a tragic , heart rending poem about child molestation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>F.L. Jones returned with her original
work “Oh Valentine” about one woman’s abuse, driven to murder, falling into
depression and madness. Jared shared another “Untitled” about the misunderstood.
Bringing up the rear, Clay Cole returned to the stage to sing “Out of Hand”, an
original song about being miserable and in denial about your life.</div>
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night actually turned out more lively than it began. Ask anybody who performed,
I believe they will tell you it was a positive experience, therapeutic even.
Poetic Justice Open Mic has a theme for performers to draw from but open
expression is the name of the game. If you have something to share that does
not fit the theme, it’s not a deal breaker. Poetic Justice IX <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was a continuation of all the others, a
safe haven for open expression and acceptance. </div>
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<b>It was HOLLYWOOD at Jeffreys </b></div>
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To say who was the first Super Star to arrive Saturday, April 9 is certainty to cause a debate and end up on the next issue of PEOPLE, Elle or Cosmopolitan. Rather, lets just say that when the limo arrived, so did our Super Stars.<br />
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Rosa Parks definitely did not wish to sit at the back of the limo! So, she rode in style and sat anywhere she pleased. Stephen Curry, Martin Luther King, President Barack Obama, Whitney Houston, Taylor Swift, and many other Stars were ready to ride to their destination.<br />
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The stars arrived at the Goodwin Mansion to take pictures and made it seem as if they were definitely arriving or leaving from a Star Studded VIP only Party in Beverly Hills 90210<br />
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Later on, the limo arrived to Jeffreys with a waiting paparazzi. The stars were guarded by our Jeffreys Bodyguard Eugene Releford (Ricky) and the UAFS Lions as they ducked into the VIP Entrance.<br />
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There, they were shuffled to the VIP Room with food, cuisines from many supporting sponsors such as Papa Johns, La Huerta, Gyros Restaurant, and Jimmy Johns. Snacks, drinks, candies, cookies and gift bag items were proudly sponsored by the Fort Smith Round Table.<br />
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The Stars fed themselves and the show started a little bit later due to technical difficulties, but we could say that Taylor, Whitney, Miley and Janet didn't mind at all about being Fashionably late.<br />
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Mr. Larry Bishop of 9th Street Church of Christ gave prayer and Mr. Jerry Glidewell provided a welcome and then it was time for our Super Stars to walk the red carpet.<br />
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Miley Cyrus (Memory Mosely,7) came up and said a remarkable supporting bio of Hannah Montana and gave audience information about the singer and also informed them that her mom is her number 1 fan and is a big supporter.<br />
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Next up was Taylor Swift (Miranda Luster, 9) who gracefully walked the carpet and said her name was Taylor Swift and that she is a Country to Pop Singer and is known for her popular song "Shake it Off". And she strutted the runway waving at the audience and almost blew kisses!<br />
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Stephen Curry (Shane Morris, 11) came to the carpet and stated a few words and had to leave suddenly to receive an award at another event. Maybe the MVP award!<br />
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Another person in sports was Keionna Jarrett, 8, who became <b>Dominique Dawes. </b>She entertained the audience with her flips and splits. This gymnast meant business! No wonder she won all that gold at the 1996 Olympics. Because of her, Gabby Douglas and many others can!</div>
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<b>Then F. L. Jones (Leora Jackson) </b>came to the mic to explain to kids about why knowing your history is important and to embrace it. She said a poem called "Shake the Hands" in which she emphasized that if she could have a chance or be in a time machine, she would like to go back and shake the hands of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, and many more. </div>
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Next up, the audience was in awe as this kid picked a Super Star that he admired only because of the Content of his Character and not the color of his skin. And that is exactly what Martin Luther King, Jr.(Mateo Romani,7) emphasized and he is admired by many people of many races and this kid definitely wanted to be this Super Star. </div>
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If there is a Martin, there must be a Rosa Parks (Patience Mims, 11), and as mentioned earlier, she didnt ride in the back of the Limo, she rode anywhere she pleased. She was definitely the Mother of the Civil Rights movement. </div>
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In the world of sports, we turn to a professional soccer player <b>Lionel "Leo" Messi </b>(Dimitri Thompson, 10). This guy may have had a health issue growing up, but when he is on the field, he just forgets it all and have fun doing the sport he loves. And this kid picked a soccer person I never heard of because Leo Messi is his Super Star!<br />
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Well, we turned it back to music entertainment and <b>Janet Jackson </b>(Dejanae Walker,7) was in Control. We were all ready to have a Good Time when she walked the runway dressed in black to take on Rhythm Nation.<br />
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While helping his team go a record 73-9, and starting the playoffs with Houston Rockets, <b>Stephen
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Another Super Star athlete that is living or have lived his story is<b> Michael
Oher </b>(Quondarrius Jarrett, 9). If you havent seen the movie, The Blind Side," please go rent it immeidately. There is definitely a story to tell about this unbelievable athelete who life was changed by the Thouy family who adopted him when he was a homeless teen in Memphis. Now this Caroline Panther Star and his teammate Cam Newton were this years Super Bowl teams. From a road of Homelessness to Super Bowl! <b><o:p></o:p></b><br />
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After their performance, the Super Stars danced the Uptown Funk with volunteer Karla Palafox, student at Northside.<br />
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Then they gathered together to sing, "WE SHALL OVERCOME," on the red carpet.<br />
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Then, last but not least, the Super Stars were given Academy Awards, MVP Awards, Oscars, Grammy Awards or just basic Certificate of Appreciation for their participation in the event.<br />
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They were given Roses, sponsored by Wal-Mart, as a token of appreciation and humbly gave the roses to their parents for being the Super Star in their child's life.<br />
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We really do thank the parents, volunteers and sponsors for making this event a good one!<br />
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For More Pictures, Click<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><a href="https://goo.gl/photos/EH1PCQXofZFWEmqb9" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">HERE:</span></b> </a><br />
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Check out the sponsor blog <a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2016/04/super-star-sponsors-in-fort-smith.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here:</span></b></a><br />
Check out the 2015 Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club 1st Fashion Show <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2015/03/educating-our-future-about-our-past.html" target="_blank">Here</a>:</span></b><br />
Check out the 2016 BHM Showcase <a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2016/03/bhm-showcase-success.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">HERE</span></b></a><br />
Check out the 2nd Annual Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club Showcase <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2016/03/2nd-annual-fayetteville-boys-and-girls.html" target="_blank">Here</a>:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>See you next year at the 2017 Super Star Showcase!!!</b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanks to these people who were working behind the
scenes to make this a success. They are definitely Super Stars!</span></i></b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Janine Jamison, Hazel Douglas, Chanelle
Moore, Brandy Callier, Missy Womack, Cosaundra Chapple, Susan Anderson, Fatima,
Karla Palafox, Janaia Wright, Leah James, Leslie Lelaind, Liz Jones, Serena
Her, Terrell, and many others. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanks to these Sponsors who were involved in some way
to make this Super Star Program a Dynamic Success. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your
support and for allowing our youth to DREAM BIG! These Sponsors are definitely
Super Stars!</span></i></b><i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><i>Fort
Smith Round Table<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>My
Cloud Limo<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Wal-Mart<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Alfords
Carpet One<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>UAFS-Phi
Beta Lambda<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Bigg
Hoggs Restaurant<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>La
Huerta Restaurant<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Gyros
Restaurant<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Jimmy
Johns<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Second
Time Around Consignment<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Umoja
Soul Fort Smith Team<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i> Northside High School JAG<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Goodwin
Mansions<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Fort
Smith Boys & Girls Club<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Papa
Johns Pizza</i></b></div>
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Lions<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>9<sup>th</sup>
Street Church of Christ<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Fort
Smith Police Department<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Windsor
Library</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Kimmons
Jr High<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b>We just want to say <u><i style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">THANK YOU TO OUR SUPER STAR Cultural Showcase Sponsors!</span></i></u></b><br />
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<b>You are the STAR for making our kids a STAR!</b><br />
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<b>Thanks to these Sponsors for going above and beyond for our kiddos in order for them to have a STAR STUDDED Celebration on Saturday April 9, 2016.</b><br />
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<b>1. Fort Smith Round Table </b><br />
<b>2. My Cloud Limo </b><br />
<b>2. Wal-Mart</b><br />
<b>3. Alfords Carpet One</b><br />
<b>4. UAFS-Phi Beta Lambda</b><br />
<b>5. Bigg Hoggs Restaurant</b><br />
<b>6. La Huerta</b><br />
<b>7. Gyros Restaurant </b><br />
<b>8. Jimmy Johns </b><br />
<b>9. Second Time Around Consignment </b><br />
<b>10. Umoja Soul Fort Smith Team</b><br />
<b>11 Northside High School JAG</b><br />
<b>12. Goodwin Mansions</b><br />
<b>13. Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club</b><br />
<b>14. Papa Johns Pizza</b><br />
<b>15. Debra Smith</b><br />
<b>16. Charlotte Tidwell Antioch Food Pantry</b><br />
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<br />Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-29047410456365050002016-03-14T10:40:00.001-07:002016-04-12T20:03:51.839-07:00BHM Showcase Success<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<b>The BHM Showcase was a phenomenal success!</b></h2>
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<b>Fayetteville, AR-A crowd of over 100 people gathered at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday February 20 to participate in the returning of a classic of Black History and to watch Celebrity Super Stars partake the runway during the Black History Month Showcase Returns.</b><br />
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<b>Ugochi Iloka, 40/29 Reporter and also a NWA own local celebrity was the fabulous Mistress of Ceremonies and delivered the layout of the show.</b><br />
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<b>The show opened with welcome by Leora Jackson, Umoja Soul NWA Founder who described the history and purpose of the showcase by given honor and recognition to Detra and Cephoni Jackson ( ). </b><br />
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<b>Then, prayer was offered by Pastor Clint Schnekloth and the Negro National Anthem was sung by Sherri Watts.</b><br />
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<b>Then it was time for a WOW or Women or Wisdom which was done by Leora Jackson who described a woman in history who was involved in education and founded a school. An audience member answered correctly to the bio of Mary McLeod Behune who is the founder of Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Florida. </b><br />
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<b>Jimmye Whitfield bio of another Woman of Wisdom was significant and described the singer Nina Simone. Apparently, this W.O.W. is making a lot of news lately due to the actress Zoe Saldana portrayal of the character and how she "Blackened up," to darken her skin and used a fake noise. I am sure W.O.W Nina Simone is twisting in her casket to undue this mishap.</b><br />
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<b>Another W.O.W. was the lady of the Underground Movement Harriet Tubman read by Latrisha Harris.</b><br />
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<b>The students that participated were outstanding! We had 13 Students that participated and dressed up like celebrities</b><br />
<b><br />The Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir did a fantastic job! The choir sung along, clapped, stomped their feet and stood up together in unity. Wow! What a performance!</b><br />
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<b>The skit Vivians Freedom Song helped audience to see a little bit of slavery and how one owner decided he would not continue to harm slaves any longer, but instead, help to rescue them up north through the Underground Railroad. The stage set up was a great Oscar Winning Stage design and the actresses and actors did a believable job in convincing the audience that the times have changed. </b><br />
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<b>More to come from Vivians Freedom Song later on. </b><br />
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<b>The kids continued to model and later danced with Xtreme Achivers led by Stacy Harper. The kids all received Roses and gave them to their parents as a way to say thanks for being the star in my life.</b><br />
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<b>Overall, the event was well put together with a small team. But it fit the purpose and mission of BHM to give tribute to the past and promise ahead to the future. </b><br />
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<b>Hope to see you at BHM 2017!</b><br />
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<b>Here is a<a href="https://goo.gl/photos/YVHPAHvejM1A5eTZ9" target="_blank"> slideshow </a>of the event. </b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-7164706593471005582016-03-13T21:01:00.000-07:002016-03-16T21:07:57.061-07:002nd Annual Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club Cultural Showcase<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>by Leora Jackson</b><br />
<b>Photos and Graphic Design by Danette Simmons</b><br />
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</span> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Beyonce </span>came to town and stood in formation at downtown Dickson St.</span></b><br />
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</b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Diana Ross was </span>asked by the Fayetteville Police Department to "Stop in the name of Love!</span></b><br />
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</b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Oprah Winfrey</span> said to the other celebrities, "You're Star! He's a Star! She's a Star! We're All Stars!</span></b><br />
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</b> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ruby Bridges</span> kept on walking to school despite the harshness of crowd outside. She said the police walked her to school everyday.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">After he moonwalked, he said, "Everybody..This is IT."</span></b><br />
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</b> <b>And that was all the Super Stars that graced the 2nd Annual Because of Them, We Can Cultural Showcase. </b></span><br />
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</b> <b>All the Superstars and the audience joined hands and sung, "We Shall Overcome."</b></span><br />
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</b> <b>The Stars received their VIP Goody Bags and exited the building!</b></span><br />
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</b> <b>Autographs were done afterwards.</b></span><br />
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</b> <b>Taylor Swift and Beyonce had another engagement and did not stay for the whole performance. </b></span><br />
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</b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to the parents for their support and commitment. </span></b><br />
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</b> <b>Thanks to the volunteers and support people who made it possible for these little kiddos to pretend they were stars for a day! It was really amazing!</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Blogs of Past Kids Fashion Shows:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2015/03/educating-our-future-about-our-past.html" target="_blank">Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club 2015</a></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2016/03/bhm-showcase-success.html" target="_blank">BHM Showcase 2016</a></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2016/03/fort-smith-jeffreys-boys-and-girls-club.html" target="_blank">Fort Smith Upcoming Kids Fashion Show 2016</a></span></b><br />
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Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-79263798594899987982016-03-09T15:09:00.006-08:002016-03-14T10:41:37.176-07:00Fort Smith Jeffreys Boys and Girls Club Kids Showcase<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Jeffreys Boys and Girls Club will participate in a Cultural Showcase that will consist of 30-40 kids displaying Historical people from the past and present.</b><br />
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allow us to project the picture on screen as the child walks the runaway. You would wish to have your child dressed and
matched closely to the picture that you send. Also, please send a short 3-5
sentence bio of that person to the email as well. If you can't send a bio, the
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Alisha Smith as Rosa Parks. The child will walk runaway and come to the mic and
say, “My name is Rosa Parks. I am the mother of the Civil Rights Movement.
(Each child is to give a one sentence statement or quote of their character)
The MC will read a brief bio and then turn to Alisha and say, Ladies and
Gentlemen, boys and girls, Alisha Smith as Rosa Parks! Alisha will then say,
“Because of Rosa Parks, I Can! Then she walks off stage. If the child does not
wish to say anything, they don’t have to The MC will introduce the child as
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<b>Blogs of past Kids Fashion Shows:</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2015/03/educating-our-future-about-our-past.html" target="_blank">Fayetteville 2015</a></span></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://umojasoulnwa.blogspot.com/2016/03/2nd-annual-fayetteville-boys-and-girls.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Fayetteville 2016</span></a></b><br />
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<b>Ironically, on this day 4 years ago, Trayvon Martin was shot in Florida February 26, 2012. It was a year later in 2013 that Eunique Jones Gibson was wondering and thinking about the safety of her two young boys in a country plagued with racial tensions, police brutality and racial injustice, that she felt a "fear of uncertainty raising her young black boys," as she spoke to a roomful of UA Community, students and staff about her experience last night at Mullins Library.</b><br />
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<b>"I felt Fear and Hope" as I watched my sons and thought of their safety in a country that racially condemns our kids. And it was a month before Black History month in 2013 and I noticed my son shadow boxing with his gloves and I instantly thought of Muhammad Ali. It was like a vision and I felt God speak to me. I instantly grabbed my camera and took pictures. My son Chase does look like a miniature Muhammad Ali. So I then begin to take pictures of children and model them after Black History Trailblazers past and present. It was just supposed to be a project!"</b><br />
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<b>That project somehow gained the attention of Tom Joyner, black radio show personality and instead of the 28 days for February 2013 she was planning for, he called her and said, "You can't drop the mic, keep it going. You just can't do 28 days of Amazing photos!" And so she did. She quit her great paying advertising job and in the year 2013 she took pictures of 650 children in 365 days. She also diversified her children for women's history month and Hispanic heritage month.</b><br />
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<b>When asked if she received any negativity or backlash, she said, "Yes and it is mainly people who are complaining that the children are not brown enough because they are lighter in the photo. It is only due to the camera flash that offsets the complexion of the child, but I shrug that off. Another complaint is why focus on Hispanics, Asians, Indians and other cultures? I say there is diversity and if we wish to bring in children of diverse backgrounds, we can. I don't know why they would think I am a Sell-Out," she says.</b><br />
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<b>Because of Them, WE Can has been spotlighted on American Family Insurance, TV One, OWN and many other publicity shows. They have created outdoor media marketing in many cities such as New Jersey, Mississippi and Ferguson MO.</b><br />
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<b>What's Next....A campaign that would allow kids to Imagine themselves in the times of Rosa Parks, MLK and more. </b><br />
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<b>This is a life time changing moment where kids can be excited about Imagining the Possibilities! </b><br />
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<b>Thanks Eunique for Inspiring Umoja Soul Kids to Imagine through the BHM Showcase </b><br />
<b>and the Boys and Girls Club Fashion show in Fayetteville and Fort Smith.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>On February, 26, 2012, a young boy took a walk to the store
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<b>But, he never made it. Instead, his body fell down in the alley, with a gunshot wound to the chest, blood spilling into the alley along with his Skittles that his brother never received.</b></div>
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<b>This young boy was considered a threat because he was black, wore a hoodie and was labeled a thief, a thug, a gangster and perhaps other demeaning terms.</b></div>
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<b style="line-height: 16.08px;">Let's remember the story of a boy who took his Last Walk! But also let's share the movement and recognize that Justice has Failed and continue to FAIL our people.</b></div>
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<b>Although he is dead at 17, JUSTICE still has not been served. Many others are waiting for JUSTICE to be served for them as well.</b></div>
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<b>Let us remember those who are still fighting for JUSTICE:</b></div>
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<b>Do your part....Share the Skittles Movement and perform a Random Act of Kindness and give skittles and just tell people to help fight for justice for all Americans. Justice for All!</b></div>
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<b>On February 26, 2012, Trayvon Martin, took his last walk home!!</b></div>
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<b> Let us continue to walk for him and for many others who can't walk for themselves. </b></div>
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<b>Lets Walk for our YOUTH!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk to STOP Gang Violence!</b></div>
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<b>Let'ts Walk to put an end to Bullying Gay, Bi, Lesbian, Transgender Youth!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk to put an end to Bullying Youth with Disabilities!</b></div>
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<b>Lets Walk to END Bullying to all Youth!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk to STOP Racial Profiling!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk to STOP Wrongful ARREST AND KILLINGS OF BROWN BODIES!!!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk for Women's Rights!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk for Equality!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk to END Prison REFORM!!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk to STOP Preschool To Prison PIPELINE!!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk to STOP RACISM & DISCRIMINATION!!</b></div>
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<b>Let's Walk to Change HATE with LOVE!</b></div>
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<b>Let's WALK FOR JUSTICE FOR ALL!!!</b></div>
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<b>Join us in Justice Week!!</b></div>
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Justice Day Candle Light Vigil Tonight at 6pm</div>
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<b>Protecting Our Next Generation of Youth</b></div>
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<b>Saturday February 27 at 10 AM-11AM</b></div>
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<b>Peace, Justice & Love!</b></div>
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<b>Justice Week 2016 Committee:</b></div>
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<b>Michel Rangel, Irvin Camacho, Anna Stitt, Fernando Garcia, Tina Gaston, Gladys Tiffany, Justine Morgan Turnage, Leora Jackson.</b></div>
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Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-27625337641281147912016-02-17T10:47:00.001-08:002016-03-11T07:11:03.657-08:00Comedy Variety Showcase Returns after 2 year break!<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Comedy Variety Showcase is BACK!</span></b><br />
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<b>After a 2 year Hiatus and with so many new talented artists in NWA, we need to start our engines and promote them again.</b><br />
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</b> <b>2 years ago at Theatre Scarpino, Umoja Soul hosted 2 Comedy Variety Showcases. We had awesome Comedians that came and did their thang. </b><br />
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</b><b>Also, this time we wish to showcase more local talent in NWA. We promote poetry, rap, singing, dancing, comedy and more. Whats your talent? </b><br />
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</b> <b>Lets see you perform!</b><br />
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</b> <b>Come out to Havana Tropical Grill in Rogers Arkansas on March 11 at 9pm at 1207 W. Walnut St. Rogers AR 72712</b><br />
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<br />Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-65100897277211257162016-02-16T16:18:00.000-08:002016-02-16T18:30:06.836-08:00BHM SHOWCASE 2016 Salutes Founders Detra & Cephoni Jackson<div style="text-align: center;">
NWA BHM SHOWCASE 2016 Salutes Founders Detra & Cephoni Jackson</div>
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<b>The Black History Month Showcase is returning to NWA since the last Showcase in 2012.</b><br />
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related to African Americans. In the public schools Black History Month was
introduced to students’ right at the time of the triangular (trans-Altlantic)
trade, what we know today as slavery. </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>There were very few black owned businesses and many of the
movies other urban areas enjoyed never made it to NWA. The city was also
deprived of an urban radio station, which typically serves as a voice, vehicle
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<b>So Mr. Detra Jackson decided to stop waiting and start creating.
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Dweling Place Church and Razorback Braces were instrumental in supporting the
vision to come to pass. This event enabled people of all cultures and
ethnicities to join in on the celebration. Through the Black History Month
Showcase, Detra was able began to educate the community on the fact that black
history predated slavery and showcased the many, great accomplishments that are
still being achieved today, through one showcase at a time.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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where he continues to pursue the arts through acting and filmmaking.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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expression and education to a very special community.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Umoja Soul NWA and its volunteers thank Detra and Cephoni Jackson for starting a wonderful tradition and we wish to continue the tradition through arts, expression, literacy, dance, music and educating our youth!</b></div>
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<br />Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-10731234155828341702016-02-05T16:05:00.001-08:002016-02-18T05:58:28.504-08:00Justice Week is Coming 2/21-2/27<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><u><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">JUSTICE WEEK 2016:</span></u></b><b><span style="color: #500050; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Friday, February 26,
2016 – Saturday, February 27, 2016</span></b><b><span style="color: #500050; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sponsored by Umoja Soul
Writers, the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology, and #HandsUpNWA.</span></b><b><span style="color: #500050; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Leora Jackson, Umoja Soul
Writers Group <a href="tel:901-340-1966">901-340-1966</a>
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Week 2016, in conjunction with Black History month, is a community-led
initiative aimed at commemorating the fourth year anniversary of the death of
Trayvon Martin. Justice Week focuses on
raising awareness to combat the numerous social justice issues impacting
minorities in the Northwest Arkansas community. Justice Week is an opportunity
to bridge gaps between various organizations and bring together diverse
individuals and leaders, as well as the greater Northwest Arkansas community,
to shed light on their passions and educate others on today’s pressing issues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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February 26:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Justice
Day Candlelight Vigil. </span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Event will be held to commemorate the lives of those
lost at the hands of law enforcement.
Event will be held at the Washington County Courthouse on the corner of
College Avenue and Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville at 6:00 PM. </span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="background: white; color: #141823; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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February 27: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Justice Day Peace Walk and Panel
Discussion. </span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> Peace Walk will begin at 10:00 AM at the
Immigrant Resource Center located at 1301 E Robinson Street in Springdale and
end at <span style="background-color: white;">IRC</span>. A formal program will be held back at the
Immigrant Resource Center starting at 11:00 AM.
Speakers will include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Irvin
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Justine
Turnage, Transgender Equality Network</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> LaTonya
Laird Austin, Deputy City Attorney of Little Rock</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Courtaney "Carmelo" Muldrew, Black
business owner racially profiled in 2013</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">5. Rita Howard Watkins, Deputy Public Defender, Sebastian County 12 Judicial District</span><br />
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discussion will be followed by a reception and letter writing workshop for
incarcerated individuals,</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">organized
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";"><b>We invite you to participate in the inaugural <i><u>BHM (Black History Month) Showcase</u></i> under Umoja Soul NWA slated for Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 6-8pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";">Umoja Soul NWA</span><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , "sans-serif";"> is hosting the Cultural Showcase with youth from low income minority families and adults performing skits, kids dressed as historical figures in a Fashion Show and a performance by the Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir. </span><span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;">The purpose of the <i>BHM Showcase </i>is to bring the freedom of creative expression and meaningful connection to our minority youths in the community in a safe and understanding environment while opening minds to cultural issues and creating safe platforms for harmony.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"><b>The BHM Showcase Fashion Show will list various men, & women as well as groups who were significant in Black History including Freedom Riders, Selma Marchers, and more. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"><b>Some children will be able to dress up as celebrities that they admire such as Muhammad Ali, Diana Ross, Rosa Parks, Etta James and more.<o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"><b>We anticipate 20 youth and 20 adults participating in this BHM Showcase. We would like to have your support with donations which will provide gift bag items of cultural gifts, books, snacks and more for our youth. Your donation will also be used to assist with production costs such as technician assistance. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "tahoma" , sans-serif;"><b>Therefore, we would like to have YOU as a sponsor to help our young kids in the NWA community. With your sponsorship, you help to allow a child to DREAM BIG! Thank you in advance for your support.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b>Leora Jackson<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-77470871778570595772016-01-18T08:45:00.000-08:002016-01-22T11:06:59.076-08:00Umoja Soul Kids Fashion Show<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Its time again for the Because of Them, WE Can Fashion Show</b></div>
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<b>Youth ages 3 and up and some Adults too, will get a chance to model historical people from the past and present</b><br />
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George Washington Carver, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, President Barack Obama,
Michael Jackson, and more. </b></div>
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<b>It will allow diversity in which all races of
children will march as Selma Marchers, Freedom Riders, Selena, Eva Longoria, Oscar De La Hoya, Abraham Lincoln, Mother Teresa and more.<o:p></o:p></b><b><br /></b></div>
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the picture of the person that your child is modeling to be emailed to Leora
Jackson, Missy Womack, Latoya Haliburton, or LaTrisha Harris (Fashion Show Coordinators) at <a href="mailto:umojasoulnwa@yahoo.com">umojasoulnwa@yahoo.com</a>.
This will allow us to project the picture on screen as the child walks the runaway. You would wish to have your child dressed and
matched closely to the picture that you send. Also, please send a short 3-5
sentence bio of that person to the email as well. If you can't send a bio, the coordinators will find a bio of that person.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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show, the MC will say, next we have Alisha Smith as Rosa Parks. The child will
walk runaway and come to the mic and say, “My name is Rosa Parks. I am the
mother of the Civil Rights Movement. (Each child is to give a one sentence
statement or quote of their character) The MC will read a brief bio and then
turn to Alisha and say, Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, Alisha Smith as
Rosa Parks! Alisha will then say, </b><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">“Because
of Rosa Parks, I Can!</span></b></u><b> Then she walks off stage. If the child does not
wish to say anything, they don’t have to The MC will introduce the child as
they walk back and forth and read the bio and child will bow and exit the
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<b>We are very excited and can’t wait to have your child
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Volunteers are needed</span> to help with recruitment at the 3 Boys & Girls Clubs in NWA: Fayetteville, Bentonville and Rogers. Please contact umojasoulnwa@yahoo.com if you wish to help.</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Fashion Show 1</span> will be held from 6-8pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday Feb 20, 2016</b></div>
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<b>Rehearsals are on Saturdays from 3-5 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church</b></div>
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<b>Let your children, BECOME something greater.</b></div>
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<b>Check out the website by Eunique Jones who created photography to capture children dressed up as people of past and present. Ms. Jones will be visiting the UA on Feb 25. It is open to the public.</b></div>
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<b>Here are some more events for MLK Day! Get out and service. If you have kids, bring them to the Fayetteville Boys and Girls club to get some food serviced by Dwelling Place Church and they can sign up for the BHM Showcase. Volunteers will be available to help sign your child up for a role in the Fashion Show.</b></div>
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Feeding At-Risk Children and Teens while Affirming Every Child at the Boys and Girls Club</div>
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<b>Your child can sign up for performances in 2 Fashion Shows by signing up at the desk at the Boys & Girls Club. Or you can email umojasoulnwa@yahoo.com and sign your child up for a character Past or Present. Deadline to sign up February 6.</b></div>
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<span data-offset-key="7juu5-0-0"><b>Friday, January 15th</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="82scm-0-0"><b>Center1101 SW Citizens Circle ~ Bentonville, AR,</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="908h4-0-0"><b>5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="5se30-0-0"><b>Co-sponsored by Bentonville Community</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="dp3b4-0-0"><b>Saturday, January 16th</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="9b8ng-0-0"><b>Community Service Project</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="d8iaj-0-0"><b>Seven (7) Hills Day Center for the Homeless</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="5d23u-0-0"><b>1555 W. MLK Blvd ~ Fayetteville, AR</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="9hlrj-0-0"><b>9:00 a.m.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="8sc13-0-0"><b>Co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="9a1im-0-0"><b>Sunday, January 17th</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="cfeeu-0-0"><b>Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="90vd1-0-0"><b>St. James Missionary Baptist Church ~ 764 W. North Street ~ Fayetteville, AR</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="7la0m-0-0"><b>3:00 p.m.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="cns6n-0-0"><b>Featured Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jeff Flannigan</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="65njg-0-0"><b>Co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="4rh8c-0-0"><b>Monday, January 18th</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="6a7ru-0-0"><b>MLK Dream Keepers’ Community Service Programs</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="5dsr-0-0"><b>Youth Prayer Breakfast</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="50t0r-0-0"><b>Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House ~ 491 N. Razorback Rd ~ Fayetteville, AR</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="4l5p8-0-0"><b>8:00 a.m.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="8f8a-0-0"><b>Youth Activity</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="9sd7u-0-0"><b>University of Arkansas HPER Building ~ Fayetteville, AR</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="370ln-0-0"><b>9:30 a.m.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="dioh8-0-0"><b>Co-sponsored by UA Intramural Sports and Intercollegiate Athletes</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="20k7l-0-0"><b>Monday, January 18th</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="d9748-0-0"><b>MLK Freedom March</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="nqq5-0-0"><b>Corner of MLK Blvd & Razorback Road ~ Fayetteville, AR</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="9mu24-0-0"><b>11:15 a.m.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="a1ls7-0-0"><b>Inclement Weather Location: University of Arkansas Union - Verizon Ballroom</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="3a0iq-0-0"><b>Noon-Day Vigil</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="5f568-0-0"><b>University of Arkansas Union - Verizon Ballroom ~ Fayetteville, AR</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="2gbcm-0-0"><b>12:00 noon</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="airn3-0-0"><b>Sponsored by UA Associated Student Government & Black Students Association</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="duqgp-0-0"><b>ARVEST Service of Reflection</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="3p3pf-0-0"><b>ARVEST Plaza, Downtown Location~ 75 North East Street~ Fayetteville, AR</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="5pqb8-0-0"><b>2:00 p.m.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="b5htl-0-0"><b>Featured Speaker: Mrs. Betty Davis, Retired Practical Nurse and Navy Veteran</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="5a49m-0-0"><b>20th Annual Recommitment Banquet</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="68ver-0-0"><b>Fayetteville Town Center</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="767fo-0-0"><b>15 West Mountain ~ Fayetteville, AR, 7:00 p.m.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="806sf-0-0"><b>The Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Council presents "Celebrating Our Past, Recommitting to his Dream". Our keynote speaker will be Sam's Club CEO Rosalind Brewer. In addition, the MLK Scholarships will be awarded and the 2016 Salute to Greatness honorees will be recognized for outstanding community service.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="8qhcl-0-0"><b>News</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="b9p41-0-0"><b>2016 Recommitment Banquet Tickets SOLD OUT!</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="3hle7-0-0"><b>Get Social.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="dmijo-0-0"><b>Connect with us on Facebook & Twitter to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="ab64v-0-0"><b>Follow us on: Follow nwamlk on Twitter</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="do1bd-0-0"><b>Contact Us</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="1bd3b-0-0"><b>Please email us at contactus@nwamlk.org</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="2ge3a-0-0"><b>Northwest Arkansas MLK Council</b></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="cu3d7-0-0"><b>PO Box 3453</b></span></div>
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Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-64163954497225999502016-01-03T20:54:00.000-08:002016-01-03T21:22:23.058-08:00Kwanzaa Celebration in NWA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Habari Gani?</b></div>
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<b><o:p></o:p>Nia!<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Fayetteville, AR. Participants of the Kwanzaa Celebration
repeated the Swahili Word Nia (Purpose) thought out the evening as the hostess
led the program with Habari Gani” which means, Whats the News” and the news was Purpose! This event was held
December 30 in Fayetteville at Dwelling Place Church under the leadership of
Pastor Marcus Carruthers. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kwanzaa Committee: Dr. Charlene Johnson-Carter, Jimmye Whitfield, & Leora Jackson</td></tr>
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<b>“This is my 3<sup>rd</sup> time participating in Kwanzaa
since Dr. Charlene started hosting Kwanzaa in NWA,” said Marilyn Smith. “ I enjoy
renewing my knowledge and experiencing the culture, but the crafts though, it’s
not my specialty area.”<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Dr. Charlene Johnson, Associate Professor at the University
of Arkansas was one of the hostesses of the event and started planning for
Kwanzaa in September 2015 with Jimmye Whitfield, Yoga Instructor and Leora
Jackson, Umoja Soul NWA Blogger. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>“We had the largest turn-out in all the years I have
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I think folks not only enjoyed the celebration but also learned about
our heritage and its importance for our movement further as a people, said Johnson.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>The participants of the Kwanzaa celebration had a chance to
eat dinner which symbolizes karamu or the great feast. After feasting, Dr.
Johnson gave the history of Kwanzaa and discussed the seven principles or Nguzo
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<b>Ms. Jimmye Whitfield, one of the elder members of program,
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<b>Whitfield also brought in a Guest Speaker Mrs. Veryln Gulley
to talk to kids about savings on the principle of Ujamaa or Cooperative
Economics. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Gulley talked about credit and savings and a 9-year old girl
raised her hand when she asked the kids, "Who has a Savings Account?"<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Out of 7 kids in the room, ranging from age 5 to 13, she was
the only one with a Savings account.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>“It was such fun! It
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“Mrs. Gulley said she would love to continue with educating our people on the
most important subject of money and banking.”<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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a shield to define their purpose.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Alise Whitfield, age 9 said, “I like the event because it is
a way to acknowledge our ancestors.”<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Sy’ree, age 8 said “I like learning more about Kwanzaa and
spend time with other people and the craft is great because you have a chance
to do what you want to do. Sometimes I want to be creative to see what I can make.”<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Missy Womack and her son 11 year old son were at the event
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<b>“It is lovely. It is nice that kids are enjoying themselves.
I enjoyed how you allowed the kids to be part of the event to light the
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<b>Victor Quintana and his wife Jane Stitt were excited to be there as
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<b>“This was something fun. It is a new holiday and it is great
to learn something about a new culture,” Quintana said.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Gwen Kelley who was present at the event acknowledged that it
was a great evening of community celebration. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>And indeed it was!!!<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>All participants, including adults created crafts and had a
chance to describe their crafts. Crafts of a person in the center of a snake
described a teacher protecting her students from the woes, discrimination,
racial injustices of society. Another craft was pictures of fashion and a
child’s purpose was to become a fashion designer, another was pictures of food
and different culinary dishes and this described a girls dream and purpose to
become a chef. Some crafts looked at combinations of the Kwanzaa principals and
elaborated with details on each one and combined elements of family
togetherness on others. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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blessing to be part of the celebration. The more I contemplate Kwanzaa, the
more genius it seems. What a beautiful and gentle way to affirm choice and
purpose and how the whole community is blessed by the individuals who are its
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Leora Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06259940048003358912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2706483733263405174.post-38413364283758220672015-12-20T17:58:00.004-08:002015-12-20T17:58:40.832-08:00Food Stamps to CEO Billionaire<h1 class="story-title entry-title" itemprop="name headline" style="backface-visibility: hidden; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: Oswald, sans-serif; font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 52px; margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
She started on foodstamps, and now leverages a $24 billion economic powerhouse</h1>
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If you haven’t heard about Gloria Johnson-Cusack, then you might be missing something. Gloria was named CEO of the National Human Services Assembly.<a href="http://money.cnn.com/interactive/economy/my-american-success-story-gloria-johnson-cusack/" style="border: 0px; color: #1f4773; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">The company, according to CNN Financial</a>, leverages roughly $24 billion dollars in purchasing power, giving her a great deal of influence on the economy around her.</div>
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The company is in partnership with HeathTrust Purchasing Group, with NHSA directing purchasing activity for 80 non-profits, including the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, and United Way.</div>
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Johnson-Cusack was raised in Washington DC and struggled economically in her upbringing.</div>
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“I grew up in D.C. with three siblings. We looked like the “Cosby” family on TV (literally, in our house with a white picket fence) but – financially – we were more like the lower income inhabitants in Bill Cosby’s cartoon creation, ‘Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,’” she said.</div>
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Johnson-Cusack says that her father ran a watch repair shop and her mother was a government worker. When her parents went through an ugly divorce battle, she says that she ended up on foodstamps with no dental or medical care and no savings whatsoever.</div>
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“Students from my junior high school were famous for ransacking buses that transported kids from three public housing projects. Our students were in the news for tearing out the paper ads inside the buses and throwing them out the windows; that’s in addition to the typical graffiti works,” she told CNN.</div>
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Johnson-Cusack’s life changed when she was given the opportunity to attend the same prep school that President Obama’s children attend today. It seems that no one wants to send their kids to public schools, even the politicians who ask us to send our children to those same institutions.</div>
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“In retrospect, I was saved by my zip code. Even though our family finances were awful, I still spent my formative years in a safe neighborhood with intact families. We had high expectations from Dad’s stories about being a Morehouse classmate of Dr. King and from Mom’s stories about escaping sharecropping,” she said.</div>
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Johnson Cusack says that her experience let her know that a person’s zip code was the greatest indicator of whether or not they were poor. She says, however, that many people from impoverished communities have the same work ethic as anyone else, and are only in need of the opportunity to get ahead. So, it appears that she hasn’t forgotten where she comes from.</div>
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Johnson-Cusack is also wise enough to know that if we don’t start using some of our best human resources, the entire nation is going to suffer because of it.</div>
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“When I work with business and philanthropic partners, I aim for more equality of opportunity, irrespective of zip codes. It’s that outcome, or else our workforce and our country will stagnate amidst enormous potential,” she said</div>
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<b><i>Its almost time for the BHM Showcase to take place 2/20/16 at Valley Harvest Church in Rogers.</i></b></h4>
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<b>Sunday December 6, at 2-4pm at St. James Baptist Church 763 W. North St, Fayetteville, AR 72701</b><br />
<b>Saturday, December 19 at 1-3pm at OMNI, 3274 N. Lee Ave Fayetteville, AR 72703</b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">SKIT 1: Women of Wisdom</span></b></div>
<b>21 African American Females are needed for the roles of historical Black Women. Each female will recite a quote, monologue or act out the role of the Historical Black Woman </b><br />
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<b>1. Sojourner Truth</b><br />
<b>2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Harriet Tubman</b><br />
<b>3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ida B. Wells</b><br />
<b>4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mary McLeod Bethune</b><br />
<b>5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Maya Angelou</b><br />
<b>6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fannie Lou Hamer</b><br />
<b>7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Shirley Chisholm</b><br />
<b>8.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Oprah Winfrey</b><br />
<b>9.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Nina Simone</b><br />
<b>10.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Angela Davis</b><br />
<b>11.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Assata Shakur</b><br />
<b>12.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Marian Anderson</b><br />
<b>13.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Madame C.J. Walker</b><br />
<b>14.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Rosa Parks</b><br />
<b>15.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Zora Neale Hurston</b><br />
<b>16.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Toni Morrison</b><br />
<b>17.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Daisy Bates</b><br />
<b>18.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Alice Walker</b><br />
<b>19.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Josephine Baker</b><br />
<b>20.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mae Jemison</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">2. Maya Angelou</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">3. Rosa Parks</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">4. Martin Luther King</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">6. George Washington Carver</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">7. Langston Hughes</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">8. Nelson Mandela</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">9. Frederick Douglass</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">10. Harriet Tubman</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">11. Thurgood Marshall</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">12. Angela Davis</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">13. Stuart Scott</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">14. Doug Williams</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">15. Oprah Winfrey</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">16. Michael Jordan</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">17. Whoopi Goldberg</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">18. Shirley Chisolm</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">19. Muhammad Ali</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">20. Michelle Obama</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">21. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">22. Sigma Gamma Rho(5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">23. Alpha Kappa Alpha(5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">24. Delta Sigma Theta(5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">25. Alpha Phi Alpha(5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">26. Phi Beta Sigma(5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">27. Omega Psi Phi(5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">28. Kappa Alpha Psi(5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">29. Tuskegee Airman (4)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">30. Phyliss Wheatley</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">31. Trayvon Martin</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">32. Peter Norman</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">33. Carter G. Woodson</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">34. Sojourner Truth</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">35. William Lloyd Garrison</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">36. Abraham Lincoln</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">37. Assata Shakur</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">38. Malcolm X</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">39. Stevie Wonder</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">40. Madam C. J. Walker</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">41. Michael Jackson</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">42. Whitney Houston</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">43. Desmond Tutu</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">44. Spike Lee</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">45. Little Rock 9</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">46. Wilt Chamberlain</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">47. Daisey Bates</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">48. Emmitt Till</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">49. Memphis Sanitation Workers(4)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">50. 4 Little Girls (4)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">51. Black Panther Party(4)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">52. Althea Gibson</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">53. Serena and Venus Williams (2)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">54. Bob Marley</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">55. MC Hammer</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">56. Jackson 5 (5)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">57. TLC (3)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">58. Jackie Robinson</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">59. Selma Marchers(10)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">60. Dizzy Gillespie</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">61. Other</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 16.8667px;">Individuals for Fashion Show do not have to come to the auditions. They can email the person they select to the email below with a picture to match the outfit they plan to model. Fashion Models will come to rehearsals in January and February. </span></span>
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