Get Your April Calendars Out Now! Good Stuff On the Way...

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts (DFPA) at Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland will host an exciting and inspiring week-long series of visual and performing arts events, including a student art exhibition and screenings, a hip-hop, soul/urban art "mini" yard festival and workshop, guest artist/performer lectures; comedy, theatrical and musical performances.

A special artist lecture by Sam Gilliam.

The DFPA announces performances by Bilal Salaam, Jah-I-Witness, Bless Roxwell; live art/video/animation by Jeff Henriquez, Tewodross Melchisua and more; the play, "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" and the FocusonDesign/VCDMA Reality Check: a special portfolio review and career day in the areas of art, design, multimedia, music and entertainment for area students.

Independent and student films, including short and documentary films will be screened, such as “I AM SEAN BELL, black boys speak” is a short form documentary that highlights the voices of young black boys between the ages of 11 and 13 years old growing up in New York City, directed by Stacey Muhammad. Also there will be a screening of a moving documentary about Black and Latino youth and the HIV/AIDS epidemic titled, "America's Shadows" directed by Tchaiko Omawale.

The General Public is Invited. Visit HERE for more information and to RSVP on Facebook.

Earth Day Celebration

The wonderful Earth Day celebration above is a production of Groundwork Anacostia River DC in association with the National Park Service. Groundwork Anacostia River DC is headed by Dennis Chestnutt who is the Executive Director and a friend of Liberated Muse Productions. Call him at 202-345-5693 for information on vending or reserving a table.

6th Annual Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Conference: Rejuvenating Sisterhood

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

6th Annual Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Conference: Rejuvenating Sisterhood

April 18, 20099am- 6pm

Coppin State University

Tawes Center

Quickly becoming a destination event, you do not want to miss this experience! Call your best friend! Sister! Neighbor and mark the date now!------------------------------------------------

-------------CALL FOR PRESENTERS

The planning committee for Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Conference is currently looking for workshop presentations for our the 6th Annual Conference with the theme of Rejuvenating Sisterhood.

Workshops that are informative, interactive and appropriate for women 16 and up are being requested. We are seeking presenters who are passionate about helping women to empower themselves and understand the relevance of each woman being a part of the cure needed in our communities.

The conference will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9:00am- 6pm.

The expected audience participation is 200 plus women from the Baltimore, Virginia, Washington, D.C., New York and Pennsylvania areas.The purpose of this conference is to help perpetuate a nation-wide movement of healing for our families and communities, in order to generate a vibrant future. Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation, Inc. is a movement to gather, educate and encourage women from all cultures and backgrounds to utilize each other for the common goals of personal, community and nation-wide advancement.

Y are invtited to submit a proposal detailing your workshop via email at conference@partofthecure.org , no later than November 14, 2008 by 5pm.

Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

Presenters will be notified of accepted proposals by January 5, 2009.

Visit http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36962859592 for more information.

Peace to Mothyna James-Brightful for creating thisi wonderful event.