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Fu kin-lesson Brother J, Congressman Donald M. Payne and Baba Professor X
The Overseer. .
XCLA reaches the'
hip hop generation
Van glorious messengers, XCLAN were
asked by New Jersey Congressman Donald
M. Payne to participate as panelists on the
congressional Black Caucus Brain Trust
"Reaching ,The Hip Hop Generation," in
Washington DC.
The information and dialogue the group
exchanged with the SRO audience will be
part of an upcoming youth symposium being
held in early January.
� A CHIRST
tory of Scroog d hi gho tly
vi ors h r m In d on of th mo t
popul r holld y t Ie of II tim .
Charles Dicken ' "A Chlr tm s
Carol, "0 8pm the Bon t
Th r on th campu of WSU nd
runs thru 0 c. 13. (313/577-2960).
�CHRIST SCARNIVAL-Cobo
Hall will becom Indoor ant y
land for 0 tro tara youth. The
Carnival f tures a variety of
animated holiday dl play and play
rea for children of all ages.
Children can visit Santa at his ca Ie
and mall their letters. to Santa at
Santa' mailbox. The carnival Is
Free. Hour are: Men-Thurs. 1 Oem
toapm, Frl-S • noon to 8pm and Sun,
2 to 8pm. The carnival begin Dec. 4
and runs thru Dec. 20.
(313/224-1184).
� FE CES - A slice of African
Amerlc n life In th 50' ral e Black
family ruggle to epic proportlo .
August Wilson's Pulltlzer Prize
winning drama will be present d at
The Attic Theatre's New Center
Stage. run thru Dec. 13. (Attic, 7339
Third 875-8285) .
� NOTHING SACRED - Is a free
adaptation of the 1862 Russian novel
about the tensions between young
rebels and their parents In
pre-Revolutionary Russia.
Performanc held at the Hllberry
Theatre (WSU campus). Runs thru
Feb. 8, 1993. For tickets
(313/577 -2972).
* THE WHITE ROSE - by Lillian
Garrett-Groag.wlll g dQl'Dl ov. 29
thru DeC? 6.1 I. 9�: ... _ Ttlls
thought-provoking play dramatizes
the true story of five stude�s\ rrested
In Munich In 1942 for distributing
leaflets prote:;tlng the Nazi regime,
under the name of "The WhIte Rose. "
Earl D.A. Smith Theatre on the U of
o Mercy's McNichols campus.
Brochures available. Call
(313/993-1130) .
MONDAY,
DEC. 7
* NOEL NIGHT - More than 15
area Institutions will open their doors
f'Or an evening of caroling and
merrymaking In the University
Cultural Center. Church choirs,
dance performers, caroling groups
and storytellers from the metropolitan
Detroit area will perform. Santa and
the Joyful sounds of church bells add
to this traditional Detroit celebration.
Carriage rides from 6-9pm $5 adults
and $2 children. (517-5088).
-Cc CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS
A gigantic Christmas tree decorated
with toys �nd sweets welcomes
museum visitors to explore America's
past In a festive atmosphere.
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Nightmare Overhanging Darkly:
Essays on Black Culture and Resistance
By ACKLYNLYNCH
Third World Press
ISBN: 0-88378·142·5 261 pages
$14.95 (paper back) September 1992
injustice of their eras with courageous
challenges to the status quo: W.E.B. DuBois,
Marcus Garvey, Claude McKay, Langston
Hughe ,Alaine Locke, Paul Robeson, A Phillip
Randolph, Margaret Walker, Richard Wright,
Medger Evers, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King,
Jr., Nina Simone, Fannie Lou Harner, Erika
Huggins, George Jackson, Angela Davis, Ass a
Sham, and Sandy Smith, among others."
it the oldest continually running Black
publishing house in the country.
. Professor Lynch stands among many
distinguished writers at the Press, including
Gwendolyn Brooks, Dr. Frances Cress Welsing,
Michael Bradley, Dr. Chancellor Williams,
Sonia Sanchez, Cheikh Anta Diop, Gil Scott
Heron, Kereopetse Kgositsile, Ruby Dee, Useni
Eugene Perkins, Marl Evans, Dr. Bobby Wright,
Sterling Plumpp, Pearl Cleage and Haki R.
Madhubuti.
For information about Third World Press
author tours, book signings or readings, call
Carolyn Dennis at (312) 651-0700, or fax your
written request to (312) 651-71B6.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Acklyn Lynch, is associate professor of
African-American Studies at the University of
Maryland, Baltimore County. He has been
involved in the Independent Black Schools
Movement and works closely with ation
House Watoto Shule in Washington, D.C. as
well as Rap, Incorporated, a drug rehabilitation
program. Professor Lynch has also taught in
prisons and community drug programs in
Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, and New
York.
Professor Lynch has traveled extensively
with Max Roach, Archie Shepp, and Dizzy
Gillespie. He has mounted several international
art exhibitions that traveled throughout South
America and the Caribean.
Nightmare Overhanging Darkly "journey
into the bowels of the American nightmare-the
'dream' exploded-prison movements,
Black-on-Black homicide, the mental casualties
of in:peralist wars, the plight of the Black
'underclass', and the rage of Black youth."
(Andrea Nicola McLaughlin, Professor of
Humanities, Medger Evers College)
Nightmare is Acldyn Lynch's insightful
analysis of some of the major issues, events and .
people affecting Black culture and resi lance
over the past four decades.
The 261·page book is divided into three
sections: "Black Culture and Consciousne It,
"Art And Resistance" and "The Educational
Imperative," Overall, the book consists of 12
footnoted chapters that focus on popular cultural
icons-a moving tribute on the life of Malcolm
X is one example-and continuing centers of
controversy such as the role of Black women
writers. .
Professor McLaughlin, author of the book's
introduction, describes the first ecuon-v'Btack
Culture and Consciousness"-as"a blues tribute
to the legacies of African-American warriors, ,
radical thinkers ... who have confronted the ocial
II
It ART AND RESISTANCE" begins with a
candid interview with great jazz saxophonist,
Archie Shepp, and then segues into the politics
of the music of Max Roach. Lynch' takes the
relationship[ of culture and consciousness to a
new level.
The works of Toni Morrison, Zora Neal
Hurston, Murray DePillars, Gwendolyn Brooks,
and others figure prominently in this analysis.
. Finally, in the "Educational Imperative",
Profe or Lynch challenges political scientists,
communi ty activist , and African-centered
cholars alike to evolve an educational model
that redresses centuries of racism, sexism, and
capitalism.
Nightmare Overhanging Darkly is a
neces ary vehicle for Black empowerment.
Professor Lynch calls for a renewed and
ophisticated vision and analysis of problems
that Blacks face through out the Diaspora.
From December 11-12, 1992, Third World
Press will celebrate its 25th annivesary, making
-Cc CERAMIC HOLIDAY TREE
This workshop teaches the
techniques 01 ceramics while
-Cc BABES IN TOYLAND participants create a holiday tree.
Fairy-tale people and fanciful places Reservations and attendance at both
abound In this musical play of sessions Is required. Reglstr Ion
childhood fantasy. Gigantic toys fee: $25, ages 12 and older. Dec. 12
come to life In familiar favorite songs �d 19, 1 :30-3,:30pm. OHM, 5401
uch as "Toyland" and "March ot.the I O<>dvfard (313/833-1664). . 1
Wooden SoJdJ. 8." Henry Ford I * HOLIDAY ORNAMEN
Museum Theater. For WORKSHOP � Thls·wor1<shop 18
In f b r ma t Q nt 1 � $ e r vat I o n s . de tI9"�� J9 .. par,el'lts and thel.r
(313/271-1620 ext. 382). children. t""artlclpants will decorate
ceramic holiday ornaments. Fre
refreshments. 1 :30-3:30pm at OHM,
5401 Woodward (313/833-1664).
* HOLIDAY CONCERT - Wendell
Harrison and the Clarinet Ensemble
will perform live at the Kerry Town
Concert House, 415 North Fourth Ave
In Ann Arbor, for two shows at 7 and
9pm. For reservations call
(313/769-3096). TIckets are 15.
* WINTERFEAST a
neWly-created winter hol1day
tradition, dedicated to those who can't
walt for the fun to begin, will give
merrymakers a perlude to the seeson
from 6pm to about 1 0:30pm. Cameo
performances by singers, dancers
and musicians In colorful, authentic
national costumes. The wlnterfeast
will spotlight International gourmet
cuisine. For details and reservations
call Dianne Blake (313/608-3932).
PHANTO OFTH OPERA-By
G ston L roux, the m u Ical tell the
tory of the hideously deformed
Phantom who lurk ben hth age
of the Paris Opera, exerc sing a reign
over all It occupants. He falls
Instantly In love with the young
oprano Christine, devoting him If
to cr atlng a n tar for the Opera
by nurturing her extr ordinary talents
by employing all the skills at hi
disposal. "Phsntom of the Opers"
open at th Masonic Temple
Theatre, 500 T mple Avenue In
Detroit. Runs thru Feb. 14, 1993.
Ticket/Information call
(313/832-5900) .
-Cc PUSH MEETING - The WC3
Operation Push Chapter meeting Is
cheduled for 6pm at the Northwest
campu (8551 Greenfield). Learn to
become a successful student and
citizen.
WEDNESDAY,
DEC. 9
THURSDAY,
DEC. 10
-Cc FABULOUS 40s - The swinging
sounds of bygone days can be heard
again as the era of glamour, good
times and big bands Is re-created.
Dreamy music accompanies
champagne, hors d'oeuvres and an
elegant dinner. After dessert, soft
lights from crystal chandeliers set the
mood for danclnq to the sounds of the
Skyllners Orchestra. The Fabulous
40s Holiday Evening reception
begins at 7pm with dinner at 8pm.
Tickets are $65 per person. Dec. 10,
13, 17 & 20. Lovett Hall at the Ford
Museum. Reservations
(313/271-1620, ext. 382).
FRIDAY, DEC.
11
"" LET IT S OW - give gllmpe
Into how early 0 rolter entert ned
them elv on th days when It
was wiser to remain Indoor. This
exhibition run thru March, 1993 at .
th OHM, 5401 Woodw rd.
(833-1805).
� THE REAL THING - 18 about
Intelligent and sophistic ed people
caught up In th Irre Istlble bond of
love and marriage and the
unrelenting pain of adultery. Tom
Stoppard' comedy of fidelity and
Infidelity, open at the Hllberry
Th atre (WSU campus) and runs t ru
Feb. 25,1993. (3131577-2972).
SATURDAY,
DEC. 12
IN COlLAIOftA T� WITH
UKU PRODUCTIONS
'.ESEIITS
AUGUST WILSON'S
Pulitzer Prize Winning Play
OVEMBER 5 • DECEMBER 13, 1992'
Winner of BEST PLAY OF 1990 SEASON
BEST ACTRESS OF 1990 SEASON
- Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News
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For Tickets call A TIIC THEATRE BOX OFFICE: 875-8284 .
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