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Mrican World
estival '94
A Celebr tion of Un ty, prom ses
to be filled with th taste, sights,
sounds and the am blence of
Mother Africa. Detroit's Hart
Plaza will be transformed into a
massive (150 vendor) market
place where thousands will gather
to explore and celebrate the rich
and diverse heritage of African
Americans, Aug. 19, 20 and 21,
Education and unity Is the under­
lying theme of all the events as the
Museum of African American HIs­
tory (MAAH) presents daily pro­
gramming featuring the Children's
Village, which offers traditional
cultural arts demonstrations, and
authentic African hands-on activi­
ties including mask making and
Kwanzaa crafts for youth ages 5-
15; Cultural programming includes
African Dance Workshops for chil­
dren and adults. storytelling, bead-
working and African martial arts
demonstrations
- The film senes In the Cultural
Gallery (lower level) promises to
be Informative and entertaining.
- A step show hlghliqhtlng the
history and significance of Greek
organizations in the African Arnert­
can cu ure will take place on Sat­
IIrday at 2pm at the main stage.
- Babatunde Olatunji, the most
famous African drummer in the
world leads the list of star studded
entertainers scheduled through­
out the weekend. OlatuJI will also
be on hand to conduct a drum
workshop in the the Plaza ·Pit" on
Sunday.
All proceeds support the MAAH
and it's expansion efforts. Contact
Donyale Martin (313)833-9800.
Community
Announcements
'ALL YEARS' PICNIC - ERC/De­
troit Northern High School Second
annual • All Years' Picnic will held on
the school grounds Saturday, August
27; 1994 from teem-scm (rain date:
PRESENTS
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TO BENEFIT THE
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Round Trip Airfare
Roundtrip Transfers
5 Days � Nights Fantasy Cruise
Room Tax and Baggage Handling
Optional Trip Cancellation Insurance
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.O.T.H.E.R.S. - M Ing Opportu­
n/tl s Through Hgh Educa on by
Reach ng for SUCC8 s/ - r qu
th honor of your pr nee 'n
Family nd Frien Day Picnic, Au-
gust 27 from 12:00 noon until Bell
! sle In Sh d 14. This I a cel bratlon
for xcellenee In dvanc m nt of In­
gl or divorced mothers who are riv­
ing to achl va a college degreel
Come jo n In on voUey ball and b
ball gam . T re will be pi nty of
FREE food & entertainment. Raffle
ticket re $5. Win paid credit hours
at any community .coil g In MI. 1 st
(1 5 credit hrs), 2nd (12 cred t hrs) and
3rd (9 cred t hr ). Contact Dorothy
Harris (368-7940) or Jacquelyn Mar­
tin (527-2718). 'All monev to-
SU ER WORKSHOPS - Want to
give your children some exciting,
educational and fun things to do this
summer? The Detroit Historical Mu-
. seum offers special summer work­
shop for Children from Aug. thru
Sept. Any group of 15 or more can
reserve any of the following Special
Workshops: Colonial KJtchen, Ice
Cream Social or Old F ash oned Po­
mander. Costs Is $3 per child, and
times are flexible. Video taping Is
available. Call 833-1263.
Library Activities
August 20
Children' Library. Magician: John
Olver. 2:30pm. (833-1490).
A�gust 22
Redford Library. - Family sto­
rytime. 7pm. (935-5344).
August 24
Mark Twain Library, Wednesday at
the movies. 2pm. (267-6555).
Redford Library. Storyteller Mel
Hatcher. 7pm. (935-5344).
August 26
Children's Library. Preschool sto­
rytlme. 1 Oam. (833-1 490).
Lincoln Library. Video: Ralph S,
Mouse. 1:30pm. (876-0135).
Celebrate Michigan IS
Agricultural Heritage
in the
HISTORIC PARK
Michigan State Fair
Detroit, Michigan
August 25 ':"'" September 5, 1 994
Sun. August 21
ETHIOPIA: TRADITIONS OF
CREA TIVIlY - This temporary ex­
hibition will offer visitors a compre-
hensive and meaningful
( erpretat on 0 0 an cu ure as
en through the eyes of 11 contem-
,...-POrary ,Ethl' '. . -
tlon hopes to offset the perception of
Ethiopia as a country plagued by in­
cessant famine and war held by most
Americans by celebratln� Its m agnifi­
cent aesthetic traditions. Among the
exhibition's major themes is-the cen­
tral role 01 artistic traditions in the
community and the role that families
play In maintaining these traditions.
Michigan State Unlv. thru December
30. (810)443-6219.
Mon. August 22
JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS - This is
the 30th year for the popular Junior
Great Books program at the Chil­
dren's Library and young people
grades two thru 12 are Invited to reg­
Ister NOW. Children learn to read
critically and think reflectively on
Ideas presented In works of signifi­
cant literature. Library, 5201 WOOd­
ward Ave. Registration Is open to all
children eye rywhe re. Although the
program is FREE, each participant
must pay 11 for his or her books.
Registration ends Sept. 10. Contact
Cally Kypos at 833-1490.
Tues. August 23
JAZZ. CLUB - Bert's Jazz on the
River will offer healthy meals accom­
panied by live jazz to Belle I sle run­
ners, walkers, bicyclists and other
Dining
Out?,
GALA BE EFIT - Having com­
plet d Its Irst year of ooer tion on
June 6, the B nj in E. Mays M
Acad my will k ck off the fall mest r
with a gala black tl ben fit t the
Roo tertail beginning with a VI P re­
ception. At 7pm there will be a ban­
quet for 550 gue ts.· The B njamln E.
Mays M e Academy Is n educa­
tional mini try 01 the Greater Chr st
Baptist Church on D trolt' ea sid.
The school, wh ch focu s Its educa­
tional, social and sp ritual curriculum
around the needs of African Ameri­
can males, was founded by the
church last year with grades K thru 3.
The academy will add the 4th grade
this fall, and an additional grade every
year until the 8th grade. Contact:
Claudia Peek Corbin for t cket Infor­
mation (313)924-6900.
GRASS ROOTS, TAP ROOTS, LIFE
ROOTS, INC -I s presenting Wholls­
tic Nature - Garden & Ecology Ex­
periences for youth of all ages. We
are dedicated to cultivating and nur­
turing the Innate abilities of children
and youth that they might create a
better world for themselves and oth­
ers. Programs are scheduled to b�­
gin in Sept. '94. In an effort to raise
the necessary funds to purchase a
greenhouse and other supplies, as
well as secure the location we have
Novi, Mf (810)347-0780. chosen on Glendale - Community
support is needed!! on Aug. 26, join
LECTURE - "The enslavement and us for an end of the summer skate
continuing holocaust of Afrlkan peo- party at Detroit Roller Wheels. (417-
pie- with speaker Dr. Robert Bland, 7002). (non-proflt organlz lion).
VP Lewis College of Business at 7pm
at Lewis College of Business, 17370 WOMEN'S EaUALITY DAY - The
Meyers. '. Refreshments City of Detroit will host its 21 st eele-
served. resented b al 01 X bratlon of Women's Equality Day at
Corrrmun Cobo Conference and Exhibition
....,.ja--..m .... ����=-=!.Iaj==:...J1 enter tn downtown Detroit. The
event will beqln with an awards
breakfast 'at 8am with featured
speaker Judge Trudy Archer. 'Spe­
cial workshops, for women and a
luncheon honoring corporate women
are Included In the day. Contact: Mary
Lee (871-2087).
Thurs. August-25
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - A
new Michigan Cancer Foundatfon
support group will meet the special
needs of female African-American
cancer survivors. WAVE (Women
Achieving Victory and Esteem) will
allow participants to share their fears
and concerns - as well as their suc­
cesses - in a supportive atmos­
phere. The Inaugural rneetlnq will be
held from 6:30 to 8pm at TheGarden
Gourmet restaurant, 1540 Washing­
ton Blvd, Detroit. Refreshments. F u­
ture meetings will be held on the last
FEBRU.ARY 19,'1995 THRU FEBRUARY 23,1995
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