CO FERE CE - A on -d y conf r-
nc w II be held from 8a. m. to
3:30p.m. at the Gen rat Lectures
Bldg, Rm 100, WSU, 5045 Anthony
Wayn Dr Registration: 20 (In­
cludes lunch) Panel Presentat ons:
.'Nno Is Policing the Police?·
·The Police and the Community: The
Indelicate Balance· and "Th Om­
nibus Crime Bill and its Impact on
Youths". For information: 871-2087
DEBORAH TAYLOR - Ms Taylor
tells a story using a quilt as a meta­
phor for life. The story Includes vlsu-
and a flannelgraph. e Involves
th children In the audience in the
storytell ng by having them draw qu It
oattems. 2p.m. Lincoln Ubrary, 1221
E. Seven MI (876-0135).
DETROIT HERITAGE TOUR -
Preservation Wayne launches its
1994 Detroit Heritage Tour sene
with a bus tour hlghl ghtlng the ac­
complishments and civll rights strug­
gle of African Americans In Detroit.
Tickets are 10 ($8 for members of
Preservation Wayne, DAADS and
DHS). To make reservations call
(313)222-0321 any time.
F.xHIBIT - The Greater Flint Arts
councu (130 E. Second St) will eels­
�rate Black History month with a local
African American Artist MlcheaJ Little­
John, he will present ·Muslcal Figures
and Jazz Theme" exhibit. Mlchealls FORUM-Discussion on Workplace
a native of a srnall lndustrtal city; New Discrimination will take place from
England; New Britain, Connectlcut. 6-8p. m. at the Museum of African
He has been a resident of Flint since American History, 301 Frederick
1974. MlcheaJ Uttljohn will exhibit his Douglass. Guest speaker: Professor
works using acrylics and collage for Robert Newby, CMU. Free and open
color that often employ gray tones or to the public. For Information:
background for expressiveness, (313)842-6262.
drama. ctothlng and where people of
color are given color. Runs through VOICES OF THE ELDERLY (VOTE)
Feb"';J�ry. 238-ARTS - Fammes and fr ends or oour lng
OR KID - Ce ebrate American sU�W�l..!iI!l!.WiH1l�IlUlf.U�L.-l::
roes In �mmmrm;mm:-t:rS--tm�prove the care provided to resl­
ten to the stories of John Henry, dents of nursing homes. Special
Johnny 'Appleseed, Harriet Tubman guest speaker will be Joan Schon­
and many more featured In From Sea feld, downriver VOTE. Meetings are
to Shining Sea: A Treasury of Amerl- held the first Wednesday of each
can Folklore and Folk Songs at 11 am month at 6p.m. at the Redford Branch
at Borders Book Shop (31150 South- of the Detroit Library, 21200 Grand
field Rd), Birmingham, MI, 644-1515. River. Call Bettie Miller 962-5968 or
GRE (Graduate Record Exam) _ Gall Newsome 862-0642.
Oakland Unlv. offers preparation LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART
workshops for the April GRE exams - Filled with witty dialogue and sear­
starting Feb. 26 on campus. The Ing Insight, This play raises questlons
workshop will be Saturdays, Feb. 26, about AI OS awareness, prejudices
Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26, with the first that exist between the gay and
session from sa.rn, to 12:30p.m. Tul- straight community, and the Impor­
tlon Is $175. The next GRE Exam Is tance of acceptance and nurturance
April 9. For a brochure/registration, In all relationships. Ups Together,
call (313)370-3120. Teeth Apsrtwlll be running at the Attic
SALUTE -In the spirit of Black Hls- Theatre, 2990 West Grand Blvd,
tory month, Friends, Ltd. will put on a March 2-20. Information; 875-8�84.
�!ve, on stage show to salute, former Th urs. March 3
Detroit Piston, Joe Strawder. Thls
show will be held at the Brotherhood
Club of MI, 15328 LivernoIs, and will
star Bobby Rush and Floyd Taylor. A
fabulous hair show will be at 9p. m.
and 12a.m. Doors open at 8p.m. To
reserve your tickets, call 541-1429.
You may visit our main ticket outlets,
Largo's Restaurant & Lounge, 15385
Livernois or Coachman's Records,
6340 Charlevoix
SAT WORKSHOPS - Oakland
Unlv. Is registering for SAT test
preparation workshops, February 26,
March 5 and 12, which prepare for the
next exam on March 19. The three-
sess on workshop series meets on
campus near Rochester, directly off
1-75. First session Is 9a.m. to 4p.m.
Tuition Is $115. For InformatlorVreg­
Istratlon call 9313)370-3120.
WORKSHOP - A Black Male-Fe­
male Relationships Workshop will be
held from 11 a. m. to 3p. m. at Lewis
College of Business, 17370 Meyers­
Detroit. The workshop will focus on
Single men and women who will learn
strategies and techniques to enhance
their chances of finding the Ideal
mate. THe program will Include lec­
ture, music, videos, work groups,
drama, questions and answers and
lunch. Tickets are $20 per per­
son/$35 per couple Call 342-0167
Sun. February 27
Sat. F ebru ry 26
EVENTS' - Student Recital - VIP
Children's Choir - showcase of stu­
dent talent from 3-5p.m. at the Art
Center Music School, 3975 Casso In­
formation: (313)832-1711.
FUNORAISER - Creative Crafts
Unlimited is sponsoring a Black His­
tory month Arts, Craft and Gift 'Show
for The Michigan Community Service
Foundation from 11 a. m. to 4p. m. at
the Aries Grotto Colony Soclal Hall,
21780 Evergreen, btwn 8 & 9 MI Rd,
shopping and entertainment, admis­
sion with this ad $2.50 and $�O
without. For Information: 837-5880.
NETWORKING SESSION - The Af­
rican American Women's Network
JAZZ JA SESSION - Featuring
the Jarlbu Shahld Quartet v ry Mon­
day at 9:30pm at Alvin's Finer Delica­
tessen, 5756 Cass Ave (�U cam­
pus). General admission: 2 - 'NSU
students $1. Call 832-2355.
Tue . March 1
FRIENDS LIKE ME - A support
group for well children, ages 6-16,
who have a parent, sibling or signifi­
cant other with cancer. The four­
�M-ooIor,ogram will meet March 1, 8,
15 and 2, from 6:30 to 8:30p.m., at
Michl an Cancer Foundation's Jean
& Samuel Frankel Community Serv­
Ices Center, 18831 W. Twelve MI Rd,
Lathrup Village. Advance registra­
tion ts required, and parents are en­
couraged to accompany children to
meetings. For Information, contact
Sharon Cure, 833-0715, ext. 770.
Wed. March 2
reeaom", celebrating the Important
role Detroit played as a terminus on
the Underground Railroad. The exhi­
bition traces the route of the Under­
ground Railroad through the state of
Michigan and Identifies the many safe
stations, churches and homes within
the city and state where people es­
caping from slavery found refuge be­
fore crossing the border to Canada FREE PRE-SCHOOL - Vistas
and freeQom. Call (313)833-7934. Nuevas Head Start offers FREE pre-
NAKED - A brutal contemporary school to eligible children, 3 to 4 years
It f I I Ity h find of age and handicapped children.
portra 0 a vo can ca ate u a Applications are accepted at Wayne
misogynistic young drtfter (who al-
most frighteningly has the capacity County Community College, 1001 W
for enormous wit and Charm), Naked Forest St. Call 961-1 014.
Is a great but repellent f1lm. Persons FOSTER PARENTS _. Methodist
under 18 will not be admitted. The Children's Home Society asks you to
Detroit Institute of Arts (auditorium), -g child w beginning· -
- becern � foste( par ntt To find out
u nta mor corn (ft:. J ephard
(313)531-4060.
IMPROVE FAMILY LIFE As part of
Its mission to enhance and Improve
family life, Family Service Is offering
several tip sheets to area residents.
They are: Togetherness Tips for
Families, Helpful Hints for Healthy
Parenting, A Parent's Guide to Kids
and Gangs, Back-to-School Tips for
Benin stylized
rvory
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ph tincaMtd
BLACK HISTORY - What better
w y to lebr e BI ck H story Month
thi Febru ry than to ent rtaln chll­
dr n with tal s of BI k heroes who
lpad bu Id Amer ca? Sup rstar ce­
lebrities Morgan Freeman and Den­
zel Washington team with
award-winning children's entertain­
ment company Rabbit Ears Produc­
tion to re-create two tortes that
explore Black heritage. Follow the
DrInking Gourd, a tale of the Under­
ground Railroad and John Henry, the
Black American rallroad-but'dlnq
hero, are around today becau.'· the
ge-old tr dltlon of storytelling kept
these historic moments In Black his­
tory alive for each new generation.
Videos ( 9.95) plus new tape ($6.95)
and CD ( 11.98) versions are In
stores now. To order by phone, call
1-800-800-EARS.
ESSAY CONTEST - The purpose
of this contest Is to encourage student
research and writing on African
American Itfe, history and culture and
to generate more advanced study.
Any undergraduate and graduate stu­
dent In the first two year's of master'
degree or doctoral study may qualify.
Winners will be awarded $500 cash
prtzes and Invited to the ASALH An­
nual Meeting In October 1994. En­
tries must be received by May 15,
1994. Call (202)667-2822 for de­
talled Information.
Fri. March 5
CREATE A CARTOUCHE - Stu­
dents In grades 7, 8 and 9 will explore
ancient hieroglyphic writing In the DIA
as the basis for the creation of a
personal cartouche, or name pen­
dant, modeled In self-hardening clay.
1 ca m. - noon. Fee: general public =
$10/student; members = $81student.
Fee Includes supplies. Call 833-
7978/7977 for Information/registra­
tion. Enrollment Is limited; advanced
registration is required. Detroit Insti­
tute of Arts (education studio), 5200
Woodward.
MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL - VIsi­
tors begin their journey with a i s-rnln­
ute slide presentation on the maple
syrup process, followed by a 40-mln­
ute guided tour through the sugar-
P.O. Box 321232, Detroit, MI
48232 (313)927-3158.
. Select
Singles
Social Club
Singles want to make
new friends, have
great fun and earn
extra money in the
process?
. Call (313)927-3158.
Every Tuesday
meet us at the
Urban Coffee Housel
1301 We t Lafayette
Detroit, MI5-8p.m.
W 8yn6 County CommUtlity Co1l6g6
Office of Student Acti�itie6
Downtown Campus
PRESENTS:
Anti-Rape / Violence Martial Arts Clinic
with
master �ekou
�.
The Bomani Martial rts Federation
1994 T-Shirt
.'-'laster Sekou will teach us the art of Karate and Judo. an tent
african forms of gentle set] defense for everyone regardless o.f
sex or age. With discipline in martial arts at your own pace. y u
can increase coordination, strength and endurance. also firm
your body. reshape your figure and relieve stress while achi ing
superb tran�uility of mind. body and spirit without drugs. or
medication.
n ERYO E IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS
A. CIE. T AFRICAN ART FORM OF DISCIPLl E
Monday February 28, 19S4
11:00 a.m.
lulti-purpo e room
contact Master Sekou at:
6 -0 J 1 J
or
Student Activities at: 496-26 S 7
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* You get SO Free B lloon
* Plu NO Scr en Ch rge
* SO/SO B st Quality Shirts
* S-XL (2)( X xtra)
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POEMS WANTED - Poem re
now be ng ace pted for entry In Spar­
rowgrass Poetry Forum's new
-Award of Poetic ExcelJ nee" poetry
S nd your community
announcements to: MichIgan
Citizen, P.O. Box 03560,
Highland Park, MI 48203.
Operation ,��.J.S�H. is sponsoring a
Friday March 11, 1994
from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at Northland Roller Rink
Tickets cost
1 in advance - $2 at the door
For more inform. tion contact us at
313-943-4032 13-496-2500 or 496-2600 (2642)
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Saturday, Feb. 26th 1994 "fJ.JfJ.J
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CELEBRATING THE "60's"