... . - .. . (Left-Rlght) - 1he Grand Architect Traxtitioner Paradise, The Grand Verbalizer 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. Essay remove rose colored "gla e 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