Yes, To Answer Your Question I Have Gone Laker Crazy!!

Laker Haters, Don't Be Jealous Of My Boogie!!!

Oakland Pride Fundraiser Party...

Ugandan Bishop to Visit Bay Area to Speak Against the "Kill the Gays" Movement

Next week, Bishop Christopher Senyonjo of Uganda will be visiting the San Francisco-Bay Area.

Anglican Bishop Senyonjo is considered the Desmond Tutu of Uganda for his LGBT inclusive ministry and stance against the very real 'Kill the Gays' movement in Uganda. The Bishop is on a U.S. speaking tour principally sponsored by Integrity USA, a 35 year old Episcopalian LGBT organization.

Bishop Christopher Senyonjo is a 78 year old grandfather of 11, and has been married for over 30 years. Because of his LGBT inclusive ministry and stance against the policies of genocide of LGBT people, he has been stripped of his Bishop status by the Church of Uganda. Upon his return to Uganda, he faces arrest and imprisonment.
Please see below for more information about the very active 'Kill the Gays' movement in Uganda.

Equality California, the African American Arts and Culture Complex, the SF LGBT Community Center and the Bayard Rustin LGBT Coalition are honored to serve as co-hosts for the Bishop's San Francisco visit.

Honorary Community Hosts include:
Susan B. Christian Angela Brown + Julius Turman + Dr. Kenneth Monteira
Reverend Roland Stringfellow + Dr. Billy Curtis + Dr. Erica Britton
Joel Brown + Bennie Mackie + Timothy Silard + Lawrence C. Shorter

Please save the date(s) to attend both or either of the following events to meet Bishop Senyonjo, hear his story, and the fight to end the very active 'kill the gays' movement:

SPECIAL COMMUNITY RECEPTION
African American Arts & Culture Complex
762 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA
MONDAY, MAY 24 2010
6:30pm-8pm
Refreshments

SPECIAL EVENING FORUM WITH BISHOP SENYONJO
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
1800 Market Street
San Francisco, CA
TUESDAY, MAY 25 2010
6:30pm-8pm

Moderated by Reverend Roland Stringfellow
Bay Area Coalition of Welcoming Congregations
Seating is Limited, So Arrive On Time

Sept 5, 2010 (Labor Day Weekend)



Oakland Is Set to Get Its Pride Back This Year


After a six-year absence, the East Bay Pride festival will return to
downtown Oakland Sunday, September 5 during Labor Day weekend. It will
be renamed Oakland Pride.


Welcome to Oakland Pride 2010!
www.oaklandpride.org

Defying Gravity...

This past Thursday evening I got a chance to see one of my all time favorite singing groups, "Sweet Honey In The Rock". I've posted many times about them and their music so I won't go into too much detail, but just know I think they are the ultimate when it comes to performing music with a message as well as being entertaining.

On yesterday Friday I got to be a vocal workshop with one of the founding members Louise Robinson.


She had performed a full concert the night before and the group also had performed for school children on the morning of the workshop. Admittedly tired she gave so much of herself as a teacher and person in our workshop we all left floating, yes defying gravity.

It was a group of about 40 people. I was only one of the two men there but it didn't matter it was all about connecting to the "Beingness" of the experience. I met some amazing people and look forward to sharing with them in the future.

We used our bodies, our voices, and creativity to share ourselves as people and artists. The group consisted of singers of all levels and backgrounds but everyone shared in the experience.

After leaving I realized how much I love art, performing, and sharing. She really inspired me to continue on. I can't say I was having doubts but it's always great to get a nudge of inspiration and some confirmation that you are on the right path!

Black Panther Events: Los Angeles & Oakland...

I haven't gotten a chance to see this movie yet but I am glad it is getting more exposure. If you're in the Los Angeles area be sure to check this out...



41st & Central: The Untold Story of the LA Black Panthers will open Friday, March 26 for a limited, one-week engagement at the Culver Plaza Theatre in Culver City, across from Sony Studios. Tickets are $10.

This dynamic film won the Audience Favorite Award at this year's Pan African Film Festival. Originally scheduled for only one screening as the centerpiece of the festival ($30 per ticket), two additional screenings had to be added to accomodate the long line of folks who showed up. If you missed it, now is your opportunity to see this amazing historical documentary by filmmaker Gregory Everett whose father was a member of the LA Black Panther Party.

Come see former Panthers, Councilman Bernard Parks, Geronimo Pratt, Kathleen Cleaver, Elaine Brown, Erika Huggins and others talk about the rise and fall of the Southern California chapter of the Party, the killings of Bunchy Carter and John Huggins at UCLA, and the early morning shootout between the LAPD and the Black Panthers in December 1969 and so much more.

Tickets: $10 per person with 3 hours free validated parking
Show times: Fri-Sun 12pm, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm
Mon-Thurs 12pm, 2:45pm, 5:45pm, 8pm
Group sales: check www.paff.org or www.41central.com
Culver Plaza Theater
9917 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA
310.836.5516
www.culverplazatheatres.com

Another Black Panther Event In Oakland, The Origin Of The Legendary Group...


Lil' Bobby Hutton Day

Come celebrate our 12th annual honor of the life and legacy of Lil' Bobby Hutton and the Black Panther Party, who defended our community from senseless police murders and poverty

Saturday April 10, 2010
2-5pm @West Oakland Library
1805 Adeline Street
Oakland, Ca

Potluck
Speakers
Students & Tutors (speed matching)
Lil Bobby Statue
$50 Poetry Contest
More Info Call: (510) 705-8810

Kobe Adds To His Season Of Buzzer Beaters...

He Misssed In Orlando Sunday. Did You Really Think He'd Miss Again??