1. 3 Oct


    BLACK HISTORY MONTH (UK) EVENT: HAIR – History, Attitude, Identity and Respect at The Rich Mix (United Kingdom) Date: 7th October 2012     Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location : The Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd., E1 6LA London, United Kingdom Cornrows, locks, afros, jheri curls, high top fades and weaves though very different all contribute to the history of black hair over the decades. Each hairstyle represents more than just a look; they reflect the history, attitude, identity of Black people all over the globe.  Many of these hairstyles have even come to command a certain level of respect.HAIR (or “History, Attitude, Identity and Respect”) is a new one day event taking place on the 7th October 2012 at Rich Mix, East London, supported by The London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Rich Mix, which seeks to celebrate the various incarnations of African hair over the generations. By separating the event into a chronological journey, HAIR will use music, art and debate to celebrate and communicate the story of black hair.Spoken word, mixed media and art will be represented at HAIR, with a retrospective exhibition that tracks the origins of African hair, dating back from the 1400’s to the present day. Poet Kemi Taiwo, Artist Akeisha Walters and Photographer Angela Dennis will express, in their unique ways what African hair means to them in this ground breaking event. HAIR will provide a platform for: discussions around the significance of hair in the 21st century, demonstrations and a screening of the thought-provoking film “Black, Bold and Beautiful”.‘The issue of hair is one that never goes away for black women. There is still enormous pressure to conform to the norm. One only has to look at the controversy around Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Gabby Douglas for proof. The fact that people (mainly from the black community) dared put her down because of her hairstyle, when she perform such an amazing feat is astonishing. It’s obvious that for some people her hair trumped all her talent, hard work and dedication.’ commented Nadine Valcin, Director of ‘Black, Bold and Beautiful’. This screening will be followed by a panel conversation with prominent members of the Afro Caribbean community.Teanne Andrews, Event Organiser, by curating the event and developing this concept has produced a free event that will celebrate black hair in a new and innovative way that enables a wider audience to interact and learn about African hair. “There are so many amazing historical milestones to reflect upon relating to black hair and I wanted to capture them all, in one place, for people to enjoy,” Andrews says. “Whether it triggers a positive memory, or brings about a serious question, HAIR is the platform for this to take place.” richmix.org.uk

    BLACK HISTORY MONTH (UK) EVENT: HAIR – History, Attitude, Identity and Respect at The Rich Mix (United Kingdom)

    Date: 7th October 2012     Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

    Location : The Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd., E1 6LA London, United Kingdom

    Cornrows, locks, afros, jheri curls, high top fades and weaves though very different all contribute to the history of black hair over the decades. Each hairstyle represents more than just a look; they reflect the history, attitude, identity of Black people all over the globe.  Many of these hairstyles have even come to command a certain level of respect.

    HAIR (or “History, Attitude, Identity and Respect”) is a new one day event taking place on the 7th October 2012 at Rich Mix, East London, supported by The London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Rich Mix, which seeks to celebrate the various incarnations of African hair over the generations. By separating the event into a chronological journey, HAIR will use music, art and debate to celebrate and communicate the story of black hair.

    Spoken word, mixed media and art will be represented at HAIR, with a retrospective exhibition that tracks the origins of African hair, dating back from the 1400’s to the present day. Poet Kemi Taiwo, Artist Akeisha Walters and Photographer Angela Dennis will express, in their unique ways what African hair means to them in this ground breaking event.

    HAIR will provide a platform for: discussions around the significance of hair in the 21st century, demonstrations and a screening of the thought-provoking film “Black, Bold and Beautiful”.
    ‘The issue of hair is one that never goes away for black women. There is still enormous pressure to conform to the norm. One only has to look at the controversy around Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Gabby Douglas for proof. The fact that people (mainly from the black community) dared put her down because of her hairstyle, when she perform such an amazing feat is astonishing. It’s obvious that for some people her hair trumped all her talent, hard work and dedication.’ commented Nadine Valcin, Director of ‘Black, Bold and Beautiful’. This screening will be followed by a panel conversation with prominent members of the Afro Caribbean community.

    Teanne Andrews, Event Organiser, by curating the event and developing this concept has produced a free event that will celebrate black hair in a new and innovative way that enables a wider audience to interact and learn about African hair. “There are so many amazing historical milestones to reflect upon relating to black hair and I wanted to capture them all, in one place, for people to enjoy,” Andrews says. “Whether it triggers a positive memory, or brings about a serious question, HAIR is the platform for this to take place.”

    richmix.org.uk

     

  2. 27 Sep


    Brothas Speak on Natural Beauty at 1103 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY. USA Date : September 29, 2012     Time : 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Location : 1103 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11238 “Celebrating the beauty of Black women with natural hair and the men that love them!” http://www.lovenaturalsistas.com/

    Brothas Speak on Natural Beauty at 1103 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY. USA

    Date : September 29, 2012     Time : 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Location : 1103 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11238

    “Celebrating the beauty of Black women with natural hair and the men that love them!”

    http://www.lovenaturalsistas.com/

     

  3. 25 Sep


    2Chainz  Live in concert, last dates of ‘Based On A Tru Story’ Tour   25th September - House of Blues, Dallas, TX, US 26th September - House of Blues, Dallas, TX, US 27th September - La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX, US For tickets ——> CLICK HERE <—— 2chainz.com
    2Chainz  Live in concert, last dates of ‘Based On A Tru Story’ Tour  
    • 25th September - House of Blues, Dallas, TX, US
    • 26th September - House of Blues, Dallas, TX, US
    • 27th September - La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX, US

    For tickets ——> CLICK HERE <——

    2chainz.com

     

  4. 6 Apr


    MICHAEL PROPHET LIVE IN LONDON, UK. 8th April PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: BLACK SCORPIO, NUNCIE, KWEST, LEROY SIMMONS Date: Sunday 8th April 2012  Doors: 8pm Venue: Hootenany, 95 Effra Road, Brixton, London SW2&#160;1DF for Tickets &#8212;&gt; CLICK &lt;&#8212; HootanannyBrixton.co.uk

    MICHAEL PROPHET LIVE IN LONDON, UK. 8th April

    PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: BLACK SCORPIO, NUNCIE, KWEST, LEROY SIMMONS

    • Date: Sunday 8th April 2012 
    • Doors: 8pm
    • Venue: Hootenany, 95 Effra Road, Brixton, London SW2 1DF
    • for Tickets —> CLICK <—

    HootanannyBrixton.co.uk

     

  5. 5 Apr


    DC LOVES LOCS: NATURAL HAIR EXPO (USA) Saturday April 14th 2012 Mary Virginia Merrick Center (near St. Thomas More Church), 4276&#160;6th SE, Washington DC 20020, USA. for Tickets &#8212;&gt; CLICK HERE&lt;&#8212; dclovelocsexpo.com/

    DC LOVES LOCS: NATURAL HAIR EXPO (USA)

    • Saturday April 14th 2012
    • Mary Virginia Merrick Center (near St. Thomas More Church), 4276 6th SE, Washington DC 20020, USA.
    • for Tickets —> CLICK HERE<—

    dclovelocsexpo.com/

     

  6. 5 Apr


    Dawn Penn&#8217;s Easter Jamm (Tonight) Date: Thursday 5th April 2012 Time: 10pm - 5am Venue: Jamm Brixton, 261 Brixton Road, London, SW9&#160;6LH. United Kingdom for Tickets &#8212;&gt; CLICK HERE &lt;&#8212; Plus Special Guests: Buggsy, Deadly Hunta, Don Letts and much more BrixtonJamm.org

    Dawn Penn’s Easter Jamm (Tonight)

    • Date: Thursday 5th April 2012
    • Time: 10pm - 5am
    • Venue: Jamm Brixton, 261 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6LH. United Kingdom
    • for Tickets —> CLICK HERE <—

    Plus Special Guests: Buggsy, Deadly Hunta, Don Letts and much more

    BrixtonJamm.org

     

  7. 12 Mar


    Luciano confirmed for UNIFEST lineup to celebrate 50 years of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago Independence! &#8220;Reggae, Soca, Calypso, R&amp;B, Gospel&#8230;it&#8217;s all here! Bring the entire family. Children under 10 FREE. Part proceeds go towards providing educational scholarships for local students. Over 10K people come out annually. 2012 marks 18 years of Unifest in Broward County, Florida. Food, Fun, Culture, Family, Unity!&#8221; Sun, May 20&#160;2012, 11:00a.m. - Mon, May 21&#160;2012, 12:00a.m.  Vincent Torres Park, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, United States Buy TICKETS 

    Luciano confirmed for UNIFEST lineup to celebrate 50 years of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago Independence!

    “Reggae, Soca, Calypso, R&B, Gospel…it’s all here! Bring the entire family. Children under 10 FREE. Part proceeds go towards providing educational scholarships for local students. Over 10K people come out annually. 2012 marks 18 years of Unifest in Broward County, Florida. Food, Fun, Culture, Family, Unity!”

    • Sun, May 20 2012, 11:00a.m. - Mon, May 21 2012, 12:00a.m. 
    • Vincent Torres Park, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, United States
    • Buy TICKETS 

    UNIFEST 2012

     

  8. 5 Mar


    Lalah Hathaway Live Concert - Los Angeles, USA. Date: Friday 06 April 2012   Venue: Club Nokia 800 West Olympic Blvd Suite A335&#160;90015 Los Angeles, CA, US For Tickets &#8212;&#8212;&gt; CLICK HERE &lt;&#8212;&#8212;  lalahhathaway.com

    Lalah Hathaway Live Concert - Los Angeles, USA.

    Date: Friday 06 April 2012  

    Venue: Club Nokia 800 West Olympic Blvd Suite A335 90015 Los Angeles, CA, US

    For Tickets ——> CLICK HERE <—— 

    lalahhathaway.com

    (Source: dreadlovers)