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"STAY IN THAT LINE”. You are standing in a long voting line. Your legs are tired, your back is starting to hurt, and your left foot is killing you. You can quietly slip out of that line go to your car and none of your friends will ever know but, a few people looking down on you will say “STAY IN THAT LINE”. Your slave ancestors who were taken from their homeland, transported in the bottom of a ship, and treated less than dogs but never gave up are saying to you. “STAY IN THAT LINE”. Harriet Tubman (our Black Moses) who escaped to freedom but made at least 13 trips back to free other slaves would say “STAY IN THAT LINE”. Thousands of people were demoted on their jobs, fired, beaten, run out of town, and some killed fighting for Congress to pass the Civil Rights Bill in 1964 and the Voting Rights Act in 1965. Both bills were signed by Democrat President Lyndon Johnson. They all would say to you “STAY IN THAT LINE”. The three M’s, martyrs Medgar Evers (field secretary NAACP), Malcolm X (a thief, pimp, drug user ,and pusher who turned his life around by writing down every word in the dictionary and memorized them while he was in prison. He later became a Muslim Minister and one of our greatest leaders.), and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Baptist Minister/SCLC and Nobel Peace Prize laureate) all assassinated (1963, 1965 and 1968) fighting for civil rights would say to you. “STAY IN THAT LINE”. Your family members who taught you how to register and vote will not physically be in line with you but will be there in spirit are whispering to you “STAY IN THAT LINE”. The 9 unarmed Christians killed during a Wednesday night bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church, 11 unarmed Jewish worshipers at The Tree OF Life Synagogue and the 17 unarmed teenagers at Parkland High School are also whispering “STAY IN THAT LINE”. The following unarmed black men and ladies were killed by police officers or vigilantes: Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, George Floyd, Elijah McClain, Botham Jean, Tamin Rice, Dominique White, Trayvon Martin, Jordan Edwards, Freddie Gray, Philando Castile, Terence Crutcher, Alton Sterling, Bettie Jones, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Laquan McDonald, and Oscar Grant. Looking down from heaven saying. “STAY IN THAT LINE”. I call their names because I am all 60 of them. You and I could have been killed or still can be killed like our sisters and brothers, but for the grace of GOD. In his letter to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul wrote about harmony with the family, guidelines for slaves/ masters and fighting against evil. Ephesians 6:13 “Therefore take on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm”.
“STAY IN THAT LINE.” JAMES J. HANKINS
Join Mr. Michael Smothers and Mr. Larry Shaw are two of the speakers for the Reconciliation Week hosted by Esther Productions, Inc and Young Parents Elevation Network which takes place from June 10th - 17th.
Mr. Michael Smothers is the author of "The Baby Daddy Survival Guide - Common Sense Co-Parenting" and one of the speakers for the virtual program hosted by Esther Productions, Inc and Young Parents Elevation Network entitled: "Reconciliation Week" which takes place from June 10th - June 17th.
Mr. Larry Shaw is a "Social Entrepreneur. He aspires to inspire everyone he comes into contact with to increase their quality of life. Mr. Shaw is known for his talented way of captivating his audiences through his written work and compelling presentations. He has the ability to help others live a life that exhibits the kind of success they’ve defined for themselves."
For more information call Esther Productions, Inc at 202-829-0591.
#speakers #authors #youth #parents #dc #virtualprogram #adults
DJ for hire
(Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club
House DJ)
$2/3 for $5 Raffle
Grand Prize is The 1999 Super Deluxe Package
Contains: 5 CD’s & 1 DVD
Party Like It’s 1999!
Prince CD Release Party With DJ Doctor Rock
The '1999' album reissue with 35 unreleased tracks!
Also appearing on the big screen a brand-new DVD: "Live In Houston" containing another complete, previously unreleased concert from the 1999 tour, recorded in multi-cam live at the Houston Summit on December 29, 1982.
Live performance by Purple Time of Day Band
Dance Performance by Pauline Dunn & Vincent Eubanks
Drum Solo by Daisia Lewis
Friday December 6th
Doors open 6pm
Party 8-12am
@ Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club
7719 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda Maryland
Admission:
$10 In advance
$20 day of event
Attire: 1999 or 2019 Chic
For tickets go to:
BBJlive.com
"Real Men Giving Real Time"
On June 15th, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. won the 2019 Chapter of the Year Award. This recognition was due to the combined work of our members and our supporters. Collectively, we recognized the need for positive male role models in our community, and came together to address it.
The challenges for today’s youth have increased, and many don’t have adequate support to help guide them down the path to a successful life, and a successful professional career.
At its core, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. is a mentoring organization. Through a variety of structured programs, we provide positive role models to young men and women, with the objective of supporting their intellectual, physical, mental, and economic growth and development.
To support our work on behalf of children, please visit
www.100BlackMenDC.org/donate and make a tax-deductible donation today.
Congratulations to 100 Black Men DC on winning national Chapter of the Year Award!
On June 15th, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. (100 BMGWDC) were honored to receive the 2019 Chapter of the Year Award in the small chapter category.
Out of 100 Black Men of America, Inc’s 125 local chapters that demonstrate extraordinary dedication to community service, the Greater Washington, D.C. chapter was highlighted as a leader.
The award was presented to chapter President, James Thompson, at 100 Black Men of America’s 27th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
“This award recognizes the exceptional accomplishments of 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C., a dedicated and engaged chapter that serves as a beacon of hope and support in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.” said James Thompson, President of 100 BMGWDC.
“The work of ‘The 100’, in our Four for the Future areas of Mentoring, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Health & Wellness, is impactful and our members have served as exemplary role models and mentors to thousands of youths.”
In addition to the national recognition, the chapter has received a number of local awards recently, including the DC Chamber of Commerce 2018 Non-Profit of the Year Award, and the 2018 National Collegiate Preparatory High School Howard Vance III Community Service Award.
To support our work on behalf of children, please visit
www.100BlackMenDC.org/donate and make a tax-deductible donation today.
Spread the word & get your dancin' shoes & come get your party on with me at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club for my:
Daryl Davis Rock 'N Boogie Dance Party
Saturday, June 22nd Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM
Tickets & Info:
http://bit.ly/DarylDavis_BethesdaBluesJazz
7719 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Hope to see you! @realdaryldavis
#Bethesda #WashingtonDC #Virginia #DMV #boogiewooge #ChuckBerry#blues #dance
3rd Annual Ultimate Prince Celebration Dance Party
@
The Red Lounge
2013 14 Street NW
Washington DC 20009
April 21, 2019
4pm-10pm
Admission: $10
Beautiful Ladies everywhere!
Prizes awarded:
To the Prince fan that brings the Most people with them
&
Celebrity Look Alike Contest Winners
(If you look like Prince, Sheila E, Mayte, Manuela, Vanity, Apollonia, Morris Day, Jerome Benton, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Wendy or Lisa)
We will be jammin to all the hits of Prince, The Time, Sheila E, Vanity/Apollonia 6
Metro Accessibility one block away/Parking Lot on 1400 block of V Street/Uber & Lyft friendly
Food & Drink specials
Ho**ah bar
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-annual-ultimate-prince-celebration-dance-party-tickets-57884102910
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🆕 NEW VIDEO THIS WEEK! 🆕
WASHINGTON D.C: Frankey Barrz is back again this week with another great video that ties together politics, social issues, and community with the power of Hip-Hop and music!
In this week's vlog, Frankey travels to the historic and recognized Martin Luther King Avenue in Washington D.C. Watch the video below!
💬 CLICK THE ARTICLE LINK BELOW! 💬
#DMV Enjoy a step back on #memorylane with the #Smooth #music of Loose Ends featuring Jane Eugene., performing hits like "Hangin' On A String" & "Slow Down"
CLICK THIS LINK & HEAR THE MUSIC:
http://bit.ly/DC_Loose_Ends_JaneEugene
WASHINGTON, DC on Saturday NOV. 10th
2 SHOWS! 7:30pm & 10:15pm
City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE. Washington, DC 20002
TICKETS:
www.citywinery.com
GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!
#Concerts #LoosEnds #JaneEugene #Soulful #Party #RnB
It's a HOT R&B nite we're bringin' to the Nation's #Capital when we hit #Washington, #DistrictofColumbia On SATURDAY NOV. 10th
2 SHOWS! 7:30pm & 10:15pm
CLICK TO HEAR THE MUSIC
http://bit.ly/DC_Loose_Ends_JaneEugene
City Winery Washington DC
1350 Okie St.NE. Washington, DC 20002
Doors 5:30pm/Show 7:30pm
Doors 9:35pm /Show 10:15pm
TICKETS:
www.citywinery.com
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 'CUZ WE WANT TO YOU TO GET YOUR SOUL-FILLED NIGHT ON WITH US!
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Loose Ends Featuring Jane Eugene
#musicismylife #Rnb #SoulMusic #Old School Music