African American Genealogical Society Of Northern California Black History Month Events....

Here are a couple of FREE EVENTS being held by the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California in conjunction with Black History Month. Be sure to visit their website for information other events, classes, and seminars www.aagsnc.org

02/10/13 - AAGSNC - Black Family History Day

The African American Genealogical Society of Northern California(AAGSNC)
and the Oakland Family Search Library Present

BLACK FAMILY HISTORY DAY 2013
Celebrate Black History Month by creating a family tree of your own!

Obtain the skills needed to search for your ancestors
Learn about the free tools that are available online
Receive one-on-one assistance for free
Bring a family member to share the experience
Make it possible for future generations to know where they came from
Event Information
Sunday, February 10, 2013
1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Free and Open to the Public

Oakland Family Search Library
4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602


For more information
please call 877-884-2843

Ongoing - African American Research Genealogy Workshop

African American Research (Genealogy) Workshop

Description: Encountering challenges overcoming those brick walls while conducting your family's African American genealogical research? Unsure of which research strategies and techniques can assist you in locating your ancestors? Are you unable to conduct your research beyond the magical year of 1870, (the first year African Americans were comprehensively enumerated in the U.S. Census)? If you said yes to any of these questions, then the African American Research Workshop (AARW) may be the remedy to your genealogical challenges!

The workshop is scheduled the fourth Wednesday of each month. Instruction takes place during convenient evening hours; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Individual assistance is provided from 8:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Fee: FREE - No Charge (all are welcome)

Materials:

3-ring binder (continuing students, binders should contain all previously distributed hand-outs)
NO. 2 pencil(s) - (As a courtesy ink pens are not permitted in the classroom)
USB flash drive
How to register: N/A. Pre-registration not required.

Date and Time: Ongoing, fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. 2013 Classes: January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, September 25, October 23

Location: Oakland Family History Center, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602, (510) 531-3905

02/09/13 - AAGSNC - Mini Black Family History Days

The African American Genealogical Society of Northern California(AAGSNC)
and the San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society Present

MINI BLACK FAMILY HISTORY DAY 2013

Celebrate Black History Month by creating a family tree of your own!



Obtain the skills needed to search for your ancestors
Learn about the free tools that are available online
Receive one-on-one assistance for free
Bring a family member to share the experience
Make it possible for future generations to know where they came from

Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society
760 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Free and Open to the Public
No registration required to attend.

For more information, please call 877-884-2843

MoAD Complimentary Admission for The Kinsey Collection

Complimentary Admission-Opening Reception: The Kinsey Collection at MoAD [Museum of African Diaspora] San Francisco, Ca

Friday Feb 8, 2013

Cedric Brown Can Put It Down!!!

One of the first events I was asked to be a part of when I moved to the Bay Area was in conjunction with the National Queer Arts Festival it was called, “Is Gay Male Culture Dead?” I was quite nervous because other than a few open-mics this was to be my debut in my new hometown area. Cedric Brown was one of the featured guests for this event. We had communicated on-line as part of B/Glam which he'd co-founded with Marvin K. White but this would be our first time meeting in person.

That night after seeing him perform I began to refer to him as Cedric “Put It Down” Brown. The evening was also significant because not only would it be a beginning for me and commencement of a new friendship with Cedric, it would be the last time I performed with my former duo partner Regi Perry who passed away about a year later.

From the start Cedric has been a beautifully encouraging brother with an easy smile, witty conversation, someone who can make you laugh in an instant, and a love of the arts that I truly admire. Over time we'd run into each other at different events Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Rachelle Farrell, and keep in touch electronically as well. I've always felt any time our paths cross I'm guaranteed to have a great experience.

Earlier this year he published his book, “Eyes of Water & Stone” and I was recently able to get my hands on a copy. Even though I know him personally and through his work I am still amazed at the depth of his talent. This book weaves a wonderful story that is based on true events, but also plunges you into the best place that reading should. A place where you are transported by the author into feeling what the characters feel and longing to know what happens next. Fueled by love, hope, history, culture, desire, doubt, and many other themes “Eyes of Water & Stone” is an easy read but by no means is it simple.

Cedric Brown has indeed once again PUT IT DOWN!! and you owe it to yourself to purchase this book. I promise you, you won't be disappointed.....

It is available at www.blurb.com and you can find his on-line archives at http://oaktownbrown.wordpress.com/

CEDRIC BROWN makes social commentary through artistic expression as a writer, visual art producer, director, and aficionado of the African Diaspora. He is also a funder, activist, spouse, and uncle. Cedric is originally from North Carolina and lives in Oakland, California.

Support Mother Of Peace Orphange-Mutoko, Zimbabwe

Mother of Peace Community (MOPC) Zimbabwe is an orphanage providing 120 – 150 children aged between 0 and 18 years with a place they can call home. It was founded in 1994 in response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Zimbabwe which has left many children orphaned.

MOP Children need your support. For just $1 a day you can sponsor an orphan. 126 children at MOP of all ages need food, shelter and clothing. Will you help make a difference and share $1 a day?

You can get a copy of my book, “Touch...Poems & Others Writing of Love, Erotica, & Sensuality" for 30% off beginning Friday November 23, 2012-Tuesday November 27, 2012. The book must be purchased at www.lulu.com and using the discount code: DELIRITAS. (Must Be In All Caps) at check out.

The sale is site wide so you can also purchase the anthology, “Mighty Real: An Anthology of African American Same Gender Loving Writing” that includes my essay, “Let The Healing Begin”

Also a reminder that Chanel Timmons and I will have a table at the East Bay Alternative Book & Zine Fest:

Saturday December 8, 2012
Berkeley City College
2050 Center Street
10:00am-5:00pm
Free (Donations Accepted To Benefit Rock Paper Scissors Collective)

LOOK FOR US LISTED IN THE EVENT GUIDE AS, “KARESS PRESS”
1/2 Block From The Downtown Berkeley BART Station, Accessible By AC Transit Lines F, 1, 12, 18, 49 (A&B Loop),51B, 88

Go to https://www.truthmagonline.com/about-truth/truth-store/product/view/2/3.html
to purchase Issue 3 of “Truth Magazine” which includes my article, “Yvette Flunder & Shirley Miller: Full & Complete”

Consider subscribing as they are having a 40% Off Sale!!!

East Bay Alternative Book And Zine Fest.....

Join Chanel Timmons & Myself As We'll Be Selling Books At
East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest


East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest
December 8, 2012
2050 Center St
Berkeley City College
10 am – 5 pm

LOOK FOR US LISTED IN THE EVENT GUIDE AS, "KARESS PRESS"

(1/2 Block From The Downtown Berkeley BART Station, Accessible By AC Transit Lines F, 1, 12, 18, 49 (A&B Loop),51B, 88

Chanel Will Have Copies Of Her Chapbooks, "L" & "Hush"

I'll Have Copies Of My Book, "Touch...Poems & Other Writings of Love, Erotica, & Sensuality"

Also Be Sure To Pick Up Issue 3 (Election Issue November/December) Of Truth Magazine & Read My Article: Yvette Flunder & Shirley Miller; Full & Complete

http://www.truthmagonline.com

Truth Magazine Article About Bishop Yvette Flunder & Shirley Miller....

I have an article in the current issue of, "Truth" magazine about our beloved Bishop Yvette Flunder & the dynamic Shirley Miller. Please go to & like their Truth Magazine facebook page. Go to their website http://www.truthmagonline.com/about-truth.html to find out more about the magazine and how to order your copy. Consider subscribing, they are having a 40% off special on the subscription rate......


They are also looking for Design Interns and would love if any of them are on the West Coast so please submit if interested...

http://www.truthmagonline.com/about-truth/designintern.html

Follow me on Twitter: @litmasturbator

My thoughts are with those on the east coast.....

And Everyone Don't Forget To Vote!!!!!