Sunset: Margaret Burroughs Tribute: The Obituary and Death Notice of Margaret Burroughs | Legacy.com
November 25, 2010
CHICAGO (AP) — A founder of one of the oldest African-American history museums in the country has died.
A spokesman for the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago, Raymond Ward, says Margaret Burroughs died in her sleep at her Chicago home Sunday morning at age 93.
Further details were not immediately available.
President Barack Obama said in a statement that Burroughs was “widely admired for her contributions to American culture as an esteemed artist, historian, educator, and mentor.”
Burroughs founded the museum with her husband and others on Chicago’s South Side in 1961.
Sunset via Margaret Burroughs Tribute: The Obituary and Death Notice of Margaret Burroughs | Legacy.com.
7 Holiday Events to Start Living Atlanta Style: Macy’s Great Tree Lighting, Atlanta Ballet Nutcracker, Dave Koz & Friends, Black Nativity | Nov 25-28| myATLevents
November 25, 2010
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1. Lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree November 25, 2010. Channel 2’s Monica Pearson and David Chandley host live broadcast from Lenox Square Mall on Thanksgiving night. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6:15 p.m., hosted by Kicks 101.5 FM’s Cadillac Jack. The pre-show will feature behind the scenes interviews and exciting performances by the evening’s entertainers. The live broadcast begins at 7 p.m. with musical performances by American Idol season five runner-up Katharine McPhee; fan favorite country singer and songwriter Chuck Wicks; platinum selling R&B artist Bobby V and Atlanta native Austin Renfroe. The holiday celebration will be capped off with a fantastic fireworks finale set to holiday music and the lighting of a 62-foot white pine filled with over 4,000 lights.
2. Dave Koz & Friends 2010 Smooth Jazz Christmas tour will be extra-special as South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler, keyboardist Brian Culbertson and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer join the multi-GRAMMY nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire in celebrating the joys of the season. This will be Dulfers first tour with Koz, while favorites Butler and Culbertson are back by popular demand. The tour has become a cherished tradition for fans and 2010 marks its 13th anniversary. Sat Nov 27, 2010 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, GA
3. Complimentary Holiday Events – The Avenue East Cobb Enjoy complimentary horse drawn carriages and photos with Santa by the fountain every Friday, November 26 – December 17 from 3:00PM – 7:00PM. All activities are complimentary. Bring your own camera or let us take your photo to load online at facebook.com/shoptheavenue. Feel free to print, tag and share your holiday photos. Photos will be loaded online within 72 hours and organized by each hour. In case of inclement weather, Borders will host Santa in the Kids Section.
4. Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity by True Colors Theatre. This gospel telling of the Christmas story is a soul-stirring musical celebration. A testament to the power of gospel music, the story of the Nativity is told through the combination of scripture, poetry, dance and song that connects a contemporary church revival to the time of mangers and swaddling clothes. This joyous evening brings the real meaning of faith and love to life for the entire family.
5. It’s Snowing in Atlantic Station — Experience the magic of a realistic snowfall each evening around Atlantic Stations 50-foot tall Holiday Tree in Central Park. Snowfalls take place weeknights at 7:30 p.m., hourly from 6 p.m. 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 6 p.m. on Sundays.
6. Celebrating its thirteenth anniversary season in the fall, Atlanta’s only outdoor ice skating rink at Centennial Olympic Park is an annual holiday tradition. Visitors enjoy covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the real ice and holiday music. Admission is $7 per person and skate rental is an additional $2 for 90 minutes of skate time. The rink is open daily, including holidays, from Nov. 19, 2010 – Jan. 30, 2011
7. A Holiday Treat: Nutcracker Luncheon at The Georgian Terrace Hotel. Enjoy this family-friendly holiday event that includes a seated lunch along with appearances from Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker cast and casual modeling from Belk. All guests receive a complimentary Nutcracker Souvenir Program and a ticket to the 2pm matinee performance of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker just across the street at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. For more information and to RSVP via A Holiday Treat: Nutcracker Luncheon at The Georgian Terrace Hotel Already have Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker tickets? Call the Patron Services Office at 404.892.3303 to make your lunch reservations.
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The Cut with that Brother: Jay Pharoah Does Eddie Murphy Will Smith on Letterman | Bringing the funny to SNL
November 24, 2010
Comedian JAY PHAROAH at his appearance on the ‘Late Night With David Letterman’ held at the Ed Sullivan Theater.
Jay Pharoah on SNL
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VideoBuzz: Taraji Henson and Terrence Howard Talk Soul Train Awards | Airs November 28 at 9:00 PM on Centric and BET
November 24, 2010
Taraji Henson and actor Terrence Howard co-host; Recording Artist Chrisette Michele performs the 2010 Soul Train Awards at the Cobb Energy Center on November 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Click any photo to see full gallery.
The 2010 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS will premiere on both CENTRIC and BET on Sunday, November 28 at 9:00 PM
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The Neelys’ Sweet Potato Souffle | FoodNetwork Thanksgiving How To Videos | Happy Holidays
November 24, 2010
Some folks get a little stingy with their recipes during the holiday, but the Neely’s are coming to the rescue. If you’re like me and spend your Thanksgiving going from house to house, Sweet Potato Souffle makes the perfect dish to take along for bring-a-dish dinners.
Have some other dishes in mind? Check out FoodNetwork.com Thanksgiving How-To- Videos
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The Cut with that Brother: Dwayne Johnson, George Tillman Jr., Billy Bob Thornton attend ‘Faster’ Premiere
November 24, 2010
Cast member Dwayne Johnson attends the premiere of the film Faster at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on November 22, 2010; Director George Tillman Jr. attends the premiere of the film Faster at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on November 22, 2010.
Needed Big Ideas: CONTEST | The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute announced the LOVED BODIES, BIG IDEAS Contest | Deadline Dec 1st
November 24, 2010
Needed: BIG IDEA in response to the following question:
What is one bold action that could make the world truly value the diversity of women and girls’ bodies?
All of the BIG IDEAS will be considered by a team of expert judges and the three most thrilling and original ones will be chosen as winners. These winners will be invited to present their ideas in 10-minute presentations at the Endangered Species Summit in March of 2011 in New York City in front of a power-packed audience of media representatives, philanthropists, public intellectuals, activists, therapists, and more. It is our hope that the energy in the room will propel these ideas into real, bonafide action!
All travel and accommodations for the three BIG IDEAS winners will be covered by The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute.
Note: if you don’t win, your idea will not go to waste! All of the BIG IDEAS submitted will be included in our online idea gallery as a resource for body image advocates across the world.
To submit to the contest, please email a 500 word (maximum) BIG IDEA essay to Contest Manager, Shirley Kailas: shirley.kailas@gmail.com by December 1, 2010, 6:00 pm.
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Sears and Kmart Celebrate Black Friday by Offering Customers Unique Shopping
November 24, 2010
Sears and Kmart are celebrating Black Friday differently by offering unique shopping events that provide customers with the best prices throughout the season. To make holiday shopping easier and more accessible for families, both retailers will open early and offer amazing deals on a wide range of products from consumer electronics and the latest fashions, to toys, home appliances and tools. Plus, both Sears and Kmart will be open on Thanksgiving Day to help shoppers beat the rush and get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping. Also, to provide customers with more purchasing options to make the shopping experience easier and more rewarding, Sears and Kmart are offering tools such as layaway (in-store and online), Shop Your Way Rewards, buy online, pick-up in-store and Sears2Go/Kmart2Go mobile options.
Sears Black Friday
Sears is opening its doors at 4 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 26 to give early bird customers a special opportunity to take advantage of unbelievable Doorbuster deals on banner brand items, including the retailer’s exclusive brands: Craftsman, DieHard, Kenmore, Lands’ End, Rebecca BonBon, and Bongo.
Beyond Black Friday, shoppers can take advantage of the following “Now” sale events leading up to Christmas:
* “Real Deals Now” on Dec. 1 – 2 and Dec. 8 – 9
* “Wow Now” on Dec. 3 – 4 and Dec. 10 -11
* “Christmas Now” on Dec. 17 -18 and Dec. 22 -24
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Great Debates LIVE: What’s up with that Brother in Media (and Education): Has he changed his story? | DryerBuzz.com
November 24, 2010
With Americans spending more time following the news, and digital platforms playing a larger role in news consumption as reported by Pew Research Center, the time is now to impact perception and change the way we look . . . at life. We have our bases covered when it comes to traditional media such as print, TV, and Radio and with the playing field level in new media, but are we changing the game? From citizens to lawmakers, we are all impacted by what we see in media. Seeing is believing. Believe that.
When cell phones, email, social networks and podcasts are added in, 44% of Americans say they got news through one or more internet or mobile digital source yesterday. Read More via Americans Spending More Time Following the News
Now factor in the number of minorities delivering the news. Has the story transformed? Or is it still one sided, strongly bias, and spun in one direction? How does minorities in media, African American males in particular, impact our sons? Plus we’ll hear how brothers are impacting education.
For Chike Akua and L. Kobie Wilkerson, the Black male graduation rate in America is absolutely unacceptable. Several months ago The Schott Foundation released its report finding that the national graduation rate for Black males was a lowly 47%, nationally. “It’s unacceptable, given what we know about what it takes for our children to achieve and succeed,” says Akua, an author and former Teacher of the Year who trains teachers on how to increase student achievement, especially African Americans. Akua and Wilkerson have partnered to make the Teacher Transformation Institute the premiere professional development conference for teachers who want to reach African American students. Read more via Two Male Educators Take Matters Into Their Own Hands | Teacher Transformation Institute
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U.S. condemns N.Korean shelling, shows restraint | Reuters
November 23, 2010
North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells at the island in one of the heaviest bombardments on the South since the Korean War ended in 1953, sharply increasing tensions on the divided peninsula.
U.S. President Barack Obama, who was awoken in the early hours of Tuesday for an emergency briefing, was due to speak with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, White House spokesman Bill Burton said.
“North Korea has a pattern of doing things that are provocative. This is a particularly outrageous act,” Burton told reporters on board Air Force One as Obama headed to Indiana to visit an auto plant.
It was unclear how the United States, which has 28,000 troops in South Korea, might respond. After blaming the North for sinking a South Korean warship in March, it ramped up joint military exercises with Seoul but refrained from retaliation.
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