INSIDE OF ME - The poems and
illustrations of poe Robert B. Jack­
son and artist Ronald Scarbough are
featured In this-exhibition. The exhibi­
tion .contlnues at the MAAH, 301
Frederick throug February 28,
1994. Inside of Me Is of universal
scope. Jackson draws upon his
. many years as a Detroit Public
School teacher to create prose that
provides a po gnant, glimpse Into the
dreams and aspirations of children.
Youngsters of virtually all back­
grounds, cultures and experfences
wlllidenttfy with his poetry. For Infor­
mation call (313)833-9800.
THE TASLIMAH BEY TRIO - Plays
ragtime plano with historical com­
mentary. Downtown Library, 121
Gratiot (224-0580).
ACT THREE - Presents an evening
of words and music at 7p. m. at
McGregor Public Library, 12244
Woodward Ave In Highland Park.
DID YOU KNOW?
Dr. Allison Davis honored in
Black heritage tamp series
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Dr. Al­
lison Davis, one of the most in­
fluential social anthropologists
and educators of his day, takes
his place among other cele­
brated African Americans when
a stamp is issued in his honor
Feb. 1, 1994 as part of the Postal
Service's Black Heritage stamp
series. The series, which began
in 1978 with a stamp honoring
abolitionist Harriet Tubman, in­
cludes in its roster Martin
Luther King, Jr., A. Philip Ran­
dolph, W.E.B. DuBois, Mary
McLeod Bethune, Whitney
Dr. Allison Davi
Moore Young, Jr. and J ckie Ro-
binson, among oth .
Dr .. Davis served th John
Dewey Di tingui hed Servic
Prof; r at the U nive ity of
Chicago until his d h. H w
one of th first African-Am ri­
cans granted tenu by non­
historically Black ac demic
institution and was ch n a.
stamp ubject becau of hi pio­
n ring work in education and
other social scien
. He challenged the cultural
bias of standardized intelligence
tests and fought for the under­
standing of the human potential
beyond racial class and caste.
His work helped end legalized
racial segregation and contrib­
uted to contemporary thought
on valuing the capabilities of
youth from diverse back­
grounds.
"The Black Heritage series is
one of the Postal Service's prize
stamp programs," said Samuel
Green Jr., nior vice p ident
Cu tomer Servi and Sales for
the Postal Service. "It plays an
important role in portraying the
American experience to a world
udienc and honors African
Americans who richly have eon­
tributed to U.S. history."
THE 29-CE T TAMP
was issued at a public ceremony
at Williams College, William­
stown, M ., February 1, 1994.
A econd-day ceremony was
held on the campus of the U ni­
versity of Chicago February 2.
Born in 1902 in Washington,
D.C., Dr. Davis graduated
umma cum laude from Wil­
liams College in 1924. He
earned two master's degrees
from Harvard, one in eompara­
tive literature and the other in
anthropology. He received his
doctorate from the University of
Chicago in 1942. A faculty'
member of the University of
Chicago from 1942 to 1976, Dr.
D vis was appointed Th John
Dewey Distinguished Servic
Prof; or of Education in 1970.
During the Johnson and
Nixon admini trations, Dr.
. D vi rved member of the
President' Commi ion on Civil
Rights nd as vice chairman of
th D partment of Labor' Com­
mi ion on Manpower Retrain­
ing. Dr. Davis served as a
member ofth Conference to In­
sure Civil Rights in 1965 and the
White House Task Force on the
Gifted in 1968. In 1967 he be­
came the first scholar from the
field of education to become a
fellow in the American Academy
of Arts and Sciences.
His published works included
ten books, among them: Chil­
dren of Bondage, coauthored
with John Dollard; Deep South:
A Social Anthropological Study
of Caste and Class, coauthored
with Burleigh and Mary Gard­
ner; Psychology of the Child in
the Middle Class; Relationship
Between Achievement in High
School, College and Occupation:
A Follow-up Study; and his last
study, Leadership, Love and Ag-
. gression.
CUSTOMERS HAVE 30
days. to obtain the first day of
issue postmark by mail. They
may purchase the new stamps at
a local post office, affix the
stamps to envelopes, addres
the envelopes (to themselves or .
others), insert a card of postcard
thickn ,t�ck in the flap, and
place the envelopes in a larger
envelope addressed to: Cus­
tomer Affixed Stamps, Dr. Al­
lison Davis, Williamstown, MA
01267 -9991. Requests for first
day of issue cancellations must
be made by March 2, 1994.
The Philatelic Fulfillment
Service nter a offers first
d y oove for new i ues. Th e
ar blank cov rs without ca­
ch ts) with n w s mp affixed
nd postmarked with the official
"First Day of ue" cancellation.
First Day Cove will rem in on
1 for at least 90 days after
e ch stamp' issu nce. Custom­
ers may requ t a catalog from
the Fulfillment Service Center
by phoning (816 455-0970, or by
writing to: Philatelic fulfill­
ment Service Center, U.S. Pest­
al Service, Box 449997, Kansas
City, MD 64144- 9997.
EXHIBIT - ·A Child Tea for Two", an
exhibition of chlldren's antique tea
services, toys and miniature furniture
TRIBUTE TO BLACK MEN - A are on exhibit In the Kresge Gallery of
humble demonstration of love and the D tro t Historical Museum until
our commitment to our Black Men. March 1994. The exhibition features
Our fathers, brothers, sons, uncles, an eclectic mix of teatime items, In­
and teachers. The commun ty Is In- cludlng Staffordshire dishes, circa
vlted free of charge from 3-6p. m. at 1890. Call 833-1805.
The Joseph Walker William Recrea­
tion Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd GOSPEL CONCERT - United Gen-
2nd FL Rm '213. There will be live eratlon Council presents a Gospel
entertainment. Contact Rhonda (Mo- Concert In observance of Black Hls­
t 1�"{313}8S5-631 0 or Victoria tory Month. 'Strengthening Tomor­
(KlI.nQIa) (313)875--11 row's Youth through Se.rv\ce Today'
featurtng The Metro Cathol\c Gospel
, Su n • ..-.tiH).r:y;aF.,_;.jg.J... ......... - Choir at 3p..m.. Bstbal Edit.llCUmlP..___:::------�-�-=---r
Missionary Baptist Church, 74 Glen­
AFRICAN A ERICAN MALE SPIRI- dale at Second. Donation: $5 adv $6
TUAUTY '94 - Sponsored by Tab- door. Proceeds will benefit the Inner­
emacle Missionary Baptist Church, City Youth Community TutortaVCul-
PROGRAM - The Internationally re­
nown peace activist Brian Willson will
speak at th Ferndale Public Ubrary,
222 E. Nine MI. The program, ·Non­
violence or Non-existence: The
Oho ce Is Ours", begins at 7p. m. Call
548-3920.
WORKSHOP - Fred Hart William
Society - A beginning workshop on
tracing your African-American ance -
try t 6:30p.m. For adults. Hubbard
Ubrary, .12929 W. McNichols (935-
3434).
Thurs. February 24
BOOKSIGNING - Gregory Alan­
Williams will be discussing and sign­
Ing his newest, A Gathering of
Heroes. During the LA riots he
dragged a nearly lifeless man to
safety am Idst a barrage of bottles and
metal rods. He was honored by the
city of LA for his actions durtng the
riots and also testified In the tri of
two men In the beating of Reginald
Denny. AJan-Wllllams Is best known
• f9 � • ro a mer Ellerbe In th
IV erie Bayw en A Gath ring of
eroe '11m be en counted 30% thls
month - It Is on the Borders staff
selections list. Borders Is located In
the Novl Town Center. Call
(810)347-0780.
KWANZAA WORKSHOP - Peggy
Moore explains how to celebrate
Kwanzaa during the month of De­
cember at 1p.m. at Lothrop Ubrary,
1529 W. Grand Blvd. (898-2414).
LUNCHEON - Civic Searchlight, the
nation's third oldest citizens league
representing clv1c minded citizens In
the tri-county area, will host a lunch­
eon featuring Robert Keller, Presi­
dent of Detroit Renaissance on the
topic ·New Visions for Greater De­
trolt" at the Troy Marrfott at Noon.
The price of the luncheon Is $20
members and $24 non-members.
Call 961-1330.
SIGNING/RECEPTIONS - Eight
Weeks to a Well-Behaved Child Is the
second parenting book written by lo­
cal author and psychotherapist
James Windell. The reception Is be­
Ing hosted by Borders Book Shop
(31150 Southfield Rd), Birmingham,
MI, In conjunction with Wise Mothers.
Mr. Windell will sign copies of his
books during the evening (644-1515).
WHITNEY RESTAURANT TOUR -
Tour the worfd famous Whiney Res­
taurant with the Detroit Historical So­
Ciety at 6:30p.m. The Whitney, a
landmark building on Woodward Ave,
was built in the 1870 by lumber baron
David Whitney. It has 52 rooms, 20
fireplaces, a secret vault and practi­
cally unheard 01 In those days, an
elevator. Guest can tour the mansion
on their own, and will enjoy a sump­
tuous dinner In the Music Rm and a
lecture by Mr. Fox on the history and
architecture of the house. Tickets are
elect
ingles
oeial Club
Single want to make
n w fri nds, have
great fun and earn
e. tra m ney in the
proce: s?
all ( ! 3)927-315
EvelY Tue day
meet u atthe
Urb n Coff Hou
1301 We t Lafayette
Detroit, MI5-8p.m.
P.O. Box 321232, Detroit, MI
48232 (313) 927 -31 58.
Ca;""ea lila'"
Frl. February 26
SAT WORKSHOPS - Oakland
AFRICA -'Our hands, our heritage, Unlv. Is registering for SAT test
our fashions' - during Black History preparation workshop ,February 26,
Month, [ourn y with us Into Afrfcan- March 5 and 12, which prepar forthe
American Culture ... How? A benefit next exam on March 19. The thr -
AfrfcanFashlonShowI6p.m. -12a.m. session workshop erfe m t on
Oobo Hall (downtown Detroit) Tlck- campus near Rochester, .dIrectly off
ets: 20 per person. Cash Bar. Don't 1-75. First session Is 9a.m. to 4p.m.
miss our special announcement fol- Tuition Is $115. For InformatJon/r g-
lowing the finalel Call 961-8120. Istratlon call 9313)370-3120.
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION THURSDAY LUNCHEON - The
- 'As the Beat Goes On' 8p. m. - Guide to Success '94 - A business
1a.m. at Liberal Arts, Gallery, 3361 & sales motivation seminar featuring:
Gratiot Ave. Ticket Information: Mr. Ernie Robinson, National Motlva­
(313)925-9578. tlonal Speaker from 8:30a.m. to
DEBORAH TAYLOR _ Ms. Taylor 1 :30p.m. at the Intro-Vest Club,
tells a story using a quilt as a meta- 18935 Greenfield. Advanced regls­
phor for life. The story Includes vlsu- tratlon: $30 per person (Includes:
continental breakfast & workshop
als and a flannelgraph. she Involves materials). Special guest lecturer.
the children In the audience In the
storytelling by having them draw quilt Call (313}964-5433.
patterns. 2p.m. Lincoln Library, 1221 WORKSHOP - A Black Male-Fe-
E. 'Seven MI (876-0135). male Relationships Workshop will be
DETROIT HERITAGE TOUR _ held from 11am. to 3p.m. at Lewis
Preservation Wayne launches Its College of Business, 17370 Meyers-
1994 Detroit Heritage Tour series Detroit. The workshop will focus on
with a bus tour highlighting the ac- Single men and women who will learn
complishments and civil rights strug- strategies and techniques to enhance
gles of African American In Detroit. r eh finding the Ide,1
Tlckets are $1'0 ($8 for members 0.-- I Include Jeq-
Preservettcn Wayne, DAAD ork group,
DHS). To make reservatlo�n"'s"'c·a·1I11M �""'mt:,�"_. n
(313)22 lunch. Tickets are $20 per per-
2-0321 any time. sOrV$35 per couple. Call (313)342-
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