All the King’s Men: Dorothy Tillman

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Real Soldiers of the Movement

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When we remember Dr. King and The Dream, we need to also remember the foot soldiers in the Civil Rights Movement – those who organized the marches and the rallies, those who knocked on the doors, those who taught the workshops on non-violence, those who rode the Freedom Buses, those who were beaten and filled the jails, those who wrote, sang and taught the freedom songs. These men and women provided the momentum of the movement and carried on after Dr. King’s death.

We will post a different Soldier of the Movement each day.  If you would like to add the story of another soldier contact us at        allthekingsmen@4comculture.com

All The King’s Men: Dorothy Tillman

See photos from the Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration 2013.

All the King’s Men: Clarence B Jones

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Real Soldiers of the Movement

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When we remember Dr. King and The Dream, we need to also remember the foot soldiers in the Civil Rights Movement – those who organized the marches and the rallies, those who knocked on the doors, those who taught the workshops on non-violence, those who rode the Freedom Buses, those who were beaten and filled the jails, those who wrote, sang and taught the freedom songs. These men and women provided the momentum of the movement and carried on after Dr. King’s death.

We will post a different Soldier of the Movement each day.  If you would like to add the story of another soldier contact us at        allthekingsmen@4comculture.com

All The King’s Men: Clarence B Jones

See photos from the Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration 2013.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebrations 2013

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The Annual Commemorative Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was held last Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. The annual march was held the next day beginning with speeches by political and civic leaders at the Convention Center. The march ended at Riverpark Square with a performance by Michael Moonbear. Many agencies and nongovernmental organizations had information tables.

For photos of both events CLICK HERE.

 

All the King’s Men: John Lewis

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When we remember Dr. King and The Dream, we need to also remember the foot soldiers in the Civil Rights Movement – those who organized the marches and the rallies, those who knocked on the doors, those who taught the workshops on non-violence, those who rode the Freedom Buses, those who were beaten and filled the jails, those who wrote, sang and taught the freedom songs. These men and women provided the momentum of the movement and carried on after Dr. King’s death.

We will post a different Soldier of the Movement each day.  If you would like to add the story of another soldier contact us at        allthekingsmen@4comculture.com

All The King’s Men: John Lewis

See photos from the Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration 2013.

Rocky Rococo has removed their sign that said

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One of the best Christmas presents ever: Rocky Rococo has removed their sign that said, “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.” Must have been removed within the last year or two, it was up for over twenty years. This is proof that some people and businesses here take our local brand of racism seriously.You may or may not know that the signs are based on the “Pass Laws”, originating in the deep south and meant to keep African Americans out of or away from certain places. These signs began to show up when the “No Colored Allowed” signs became illegal, along with the ability to refuse service because of race. So, the new code phrase became, “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.”

What the literal translation of such a sign results in is the understanding that the owner/management of the business where this sign is displayed, can decide that they don’t like people with blue eyes, and so can refuse to serve them. This would never be you of course, but that other person over there.

I have had managers defend these signs on the basis of being able to refuse to serve someone who is causing a disturbance of some sort. In such a case, no sign is needed as there are already laws about creating public disturbances; a quick call to the police will have the disturber(s) moved along. Anyway, if that was what was really meant, shouldn’t the sign read, “Anyone causing a disturbance will result in our calling the police.” Seriously, who would actually put their hands on another person to remove them from their establishment?

It is well past time to have all such signs removed from businesses in the Spokane area. If we aren’t really racist, it is time for our entire community to stop acting like we are.

2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Day Unity March

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See photos from last year’s Unity March:  Click Here

Photos of this year’s march will be available Tuesday January 22, 2013.

Did Dr. King Impact Your Life and Work?

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Tomorrow, we pay homage to one of America’s most righteous defenders and promoters of civil and human rights: the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King was an incredible man who changed the course of American history. He inspired millions to stand up in peaceful protest against discriminatory laws and fought for the greater good of all humanity.

Dr. King’s spirit lives on. After his assassination, millions of people picked up the torch and continued to fight for a better future, carrying our shared movement for social justice into the present day.
To celebrate his life and legacy, we’d like to hear from you. Tell us how Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. impacted your life and your work.

Did you take part in marches, rallies, and activist work in the 1950s and 1960s? Tell us about it. Have you heard stories about friends or family members who marched with or met Dr. King? We want to hear them.

And if, like me, you weren’t yet born in the 1960s, we want to hear from you, too. Tell us how Dr. King’s work and message has inspired you to fight for civil and human rights today.

Together, we can build a portrait of the impact Dr. King has had on NAACP supporters and America at large. I hope you’ll help us by sharing your story today.

 

http://action.naacp.org/page/s/mlk-day?

 

Thank you,
Benjamin Todd Jealous
President and CEO
NAACP

Spokane NAACP

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Rogues Gallery Presents Emerging Designers for 2013!

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The Rogues Gallery Presents Emerging Designers event has been a labor of love for the past seven years. It now attracts more than 1000 persons to the live show, and for the second year will be held Sunday, Feb 10th. Doors open at 4pm. Located at Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City, 401 Seventh Ave., across from Madison Square Garden. The fashion forward designers whose collections are selected for inclusion in the RGP group show, are mostly independent businesses who create and sell limited edition lines to stores, have garnered some press and wish to expand their lines into more retail outlets.

This season’s fashion show will feature designs by:
Franklin Rowe, Urban Masala by Sehar Peerzada, Willie Hall, Diane Liston, 7T7 by Tarique Tabani, Corinne Monique,  Mikasa La Charles.

Anticipated Celebrity Attendees:
– Syleena Johnson (R&B Divas)
– Erica Dixon (Love & Hip Hop, Atlanta)
– Jamilah Rouse (Real Housewives of Atlanta/Entertainment Host)
– Ariane Davis (Love & Hip Hop, Atlanta)
– Omarosa Manigault (The Apprentice)
– Katrell Mendenhall (Chicagolicious)
– Vaughn Harper (Legendary Radio Host, WBLS)
– Yasmeen Williams (former singer; Sweet Honey In The Rock)

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS:
Fashion Art Xchange also known as FAX was founded by Gwen Sargeant in 1994 and was created to provide a networking exchange for people of color in fashion and the arts. This includes retail, design, and anyone working within these industries. The organization also provides seminars, educational opportunities and scholarships for deserving students. Fashion Art Xchange will help to create a gallery of fashion history featuring 20 years of F.A.X.  Images and video of their past events will be on public display. F.A.X. will also supply high school and college interns to help the Designers with backstage production, front of house, production setup and break down. All F.A.X. members are trained and managed by F.A.X. staff.

FLOSS Magazine is a pop culture, fashion, celebrity and lifestyle based magazine available on Newsstands, and Book Stores. Fashion Designer interviews will be featured in upcoming issues of FLOSS Magazine’s print and online publication. Log onto: http://www.flossmagazine.com  Macintosh Smith

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ROGUES GALLERY PRESENTS is an organization of fashion professionals dedicated to providing an alternative option to showcase emerging designer collections and providing a “VOICE” for these designers during New York Fashion Week.

A History of Black Style

RGP will dedicate a special segment in remembrance of the style icons who have emerged throughout black history during New York Fashion Week as a salute to Black History Month.

Rogues Gallery Presents
Ron Cooke
Event Director
608 Ben Bow Drive
Virgina Beach, VA 23464
202-701-7245
www.RoguesGalleryPresents.com

Reinvent Your Style with Afrique-Chic!

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A new year starts a new season for spring styles. It’s time to clean house and prepare for a new you. Make a resolution to start by renovating your style with Afrique-Chic fashions.

The term Afrique-Chic defines the chic ethnic creations by today’s trend-setting Afro-centric Fashion Designers and beauty artists. The colorful patterns connect art and beauty with vitality and spirituality. Glam and glow …with flattering, floral and bright summer dresses. Colorful fashions are vital for perking up your confidence and self esteem. The Houston, Texas fashion house, TeKay Designs diligently creates Afrique-Chic fashions from a diversity of African cultures and traditions. TeKay creates custom and ready-made ethnic fashions for various occasions including casual, semi-formal, evening gowns, and party dresses to help you reinvent yourself and look good any time, anywhere.

This season, TeKay has launched a fashion show tour through out the “Lone Star State” to introduce Afrique-Chic dresses to the urban areas of Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston Texas. “For this season” states TeKay Design’s Creative Director Kimma Wreh “…we’ve continued the ethnic line using multi colored fabrics, authentic Ankara fabrics, Hollandais fabrics, and Kikoy fabrics from Kenya. The collection includes sexy tops, jackets, pantsuits, short dresses with detachable trains and complimented with traditional head pieces and scarves.”

Many women aspire to own at least one beautifully executed Afrique-Chic garment because the dresses are endearing. The fabrics have meaning and cultural history. The universal law of attraction works with colored fabrics. The color you wear attracts the right type of energy and spiritual vibration. Style changes can help you to lift your spirits and be your best self. Let’s embrace the idea that women are dynamic and are constantly changing their looks. Like the seasons, the concept of change is good! The spirit of Afrique-Chic makes you feel better!

ABOUT TEKAY DESIGNS
TeKay Designs is a renowned online and mail order fashion house that offers custom designers and ready-to-wear ethnic and modern bridal, formal, casual maternity and jewelry. TeKay Designs features handcrafted pieces that appeal to those who appreciate elegance with a contemporary twist. TeKay Designs is most noted for providing unique ethnic wear and contemporary pieces for customers in the U.S.A and international customers. TeKay Designs has been featured in the following: New York Times, Get Married Magazine, Bridal Guide Magazine and African Vibes Magazine. The company facilitates production in Ghana, Africa and Houston, Texas.