Introduction to the black side.............

For a while I have been concerned that the black side of life and design here in the city of boston gets overlooked. In a city that is 51% minority with a Black Governor, why do we have to work so hard to know about all the exciting things that are happening in the city? Therefore the goal of this blog is to pass along information about events, activities, job opportunities and restaurant reviews from a minority perspective. The Black side or hidden side of life and design here in Boston is the scope of what you will find in the posts. And some occasional commentary will also make its way to the web. Enjoy!


Saturday, April 4, 2009

Fwd: Harvard University Program


 

Please share info.
 Subject: Fw: Harvard University Science Endowment
Good morning all:
I have a friend who is a professor at Harvard University , who wants to get the word out that Harvard Univ. has a massive science endowment for African American (High School Juniors/Seniors) who are interested in majoring in the sciences, Chem, Biology, Physics etc.
A four year tution free education at Harvard Univ. !!! (regardless of parents income)
The professor to contact for more info. is Professor Gregory Tucci, 
tucci@fas.harvard..edu 617-496-4668.

 

If you know any African American junior or senior students who excel and are passionate for the sciences please pass along this info.. 

Please share with friends, families, post in church and community bulletins etc. Whatever it takes to get the word out to our communities for our kids!!!

 

 

Friday, April 3, 2009

Fwd: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HAS 10 FULL RIDES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN



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Please look at this opportunity.

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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HAS 10 FULL RIDES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN
Syracuse University has 10 Full Rides for African American Men and Women
Interested in Studying Architecture. Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse
University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and
women of color interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in
Architecture. He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his
field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education
costs for 10 students. He says that Hispanic enrollment in the school has
increased substantially, but it's been harder to attract African Americans.
Syracuse University 's School of Architecture has a great
reputation and this seems like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this
on to everyone you know.

Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture 315-443- 2255,
robbinsm@syr.edu <mailto:robbinsm@syr.edu>





Thursday, April 2, 2009

Fwd: The Word - April 3, 2009



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Date: April 2, 2009 9:30:42 PM EDT
Subject: The Word - April 3, 2009

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Volume 5, Issue No. 7 Friday, April 3, 2009

THE WORD 

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On Sunday, April 6 at 12:00 Noon on WCVB-Channel 5, Pat Williams will appear on CityLine to talk about SpectrumBoston and The Word.
 
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Want to go to the Harlem Nights Dance? See Page 18 to find out how to win a pair of tickets.
 
Devon Brown is back with A Day of Frugal Dining.
(Page 3).
 
In the Next Edition of The Word on April 17: The Word will be giving away a pair of tickets to see India.Arie perform at Showcase Live and Darryl Ruffen returns with another superb financial planning column.
 
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Fwd: WT40 - Fabric & Wall Coverings- Next Week Flooring



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Now is the time for young professionals of color to begin a new day in Boston by making a commitment to serve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!  Attend our next YPN General Body Meeting and learn about some of the strategies and programs that are available should you decide to be the next City Councilor, State Senator, Mayor or Governor.
 
Presentation by Avi Green, Executive Director of MassVOTE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TONIGHT  6:30-8:30 p.m.
 
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88 Warren Street
Roxbury, MA
 
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Fwd: SXSW Blog



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  The Hollow Sound at SXSW
The financial news seems to be all bad lately, but Berklee President Roger H. Brown recently announced good news for students struggling to pay their tuition: Berklee's 2009-2010 budget will include a 24 percent increase in financial aid. Read on for the full report.
Even more good news—now you can follow the Berklee community on the move with the new Berklee on Tour blog. Last month, students and staff shared their experiences at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and at Berklee's partner school in Athens, Greece. This month, watch for posts from Berklee's audition and interview site in Dublin.
There's a huge variety of other events coming up this month, too—from concerts by Herb Albert and Chick Corea to talks by Sweet Honey in the Rock20founder Bernice Johnson Reagon and folk music icon Cris Williamson; from the premiere of a new improvisation workshop in Ireland to the continuation of the Berklee at the ICA and Marsalis Berklee Jams series. Visit the events calendar for all our listings.


The Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee
Pop music chases fads; great music surprises us. The Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee presents great music from Peru to Nashville; from soul to lando to jazz. Eight shows. No boundaries. Full of surprises. Read more...
April 16, 2009
Singers Showcase: The 25th Anniversary

Berklee's finest emerging vocalists and very special guests—including Paula Cole, Lalah Hathaway, and Liz Withers—take center stage for a night of pop, r&b, jazz, Latin, folk, blues, and more. The outstanding lead singers will be chosen from over 100 students who audition for a spot in this immensely popular concert. Read more...
All concerts begin at 8:15 p.m., except where noted, at the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. For ticket information, call 617 747-2261 or visit berkleebpc. com.


Events
Bernice Johnson Reagon at Liberal Arts Symposium, April 3
The founder of the pioneering African American vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock gives the keynote speech at this year's symposium. 9:30 a.m., David Friend Recital Hall. Read more...
Cris Williamson on Women i n Music Panel, April 8
Indie artist and label pioneer Cris Williamson participates in this panel discussion as part of her three-day residency. 2:30 p.m., The Loft, 939 Boylston Street. Read more...
Berklee at the ICA: Katie Thiroux, April 10
Jazz bassist/vocalist Katie Thiroux performs with a trio. 5:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art. Free with museum admission. Read more...
Berklee in Dublin, April 13–17
Berklee presents its first-ever improvisation workshop to take place in Ireland. Dublin Institute of Technology and Newpark Music Centre. Read more...
Marsalis Berklee Jams: Jazz Trio Fly, April 15, 16
Students will learn by doing with Jeff Ballard, Larry Grenadier, and Mark Turner. 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939. Read more...
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, April 22
Chart-topping A&M legends Herb Alpert and Lani Hall bring a range of international sounds to the BPC. 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center. Read more...
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Jazz Revelation Records CD Release Concert, April 23
Student artists from the student-run record label's newest CD perform at the BPC. 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center. Read more...
Berklee at the Blue Note, April 27
For the eleventh straight year, a group of Berklee's top student instrumentalists and composers will play New York's legendary Blue Note Jazz Club. 8:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., Blue Note Jazz Club, New York. Read more...
Chick Corea and John McLaughlin, April 30
John McLaughlin and Chick Corea play music from then and now with Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade, their new Five Peace Band. 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center. Read more...
Learn more on the Events section of our website.


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Berklee Announces 24% Increase in Financial Aid
Responding to the downturn, the college is making changes that keep quality high and costs low. Read more...
Berklee Blogs from Austin, Texas and Athens, Greece
Check out the new Berklee on Tour blog, following students, alumni, faculty, and staff as they travel around the world. Read more...
Hear Spanish Songwriting Contest Winners
Listen to songs by five student and alumni singer/songwriters that won Berklee and SGAE's Canta en Espanol Contest. Read more...
Video Game Music Scores Big at the BPC
Berklee's biggest video game music concert yet showed how far the college has come in the emerging industry. Read more...
Middle Eastern Modes
Arabic music master Bassam Saba led the way at the college's first annual Middle Eastern music festival. Read more...
New Berklee Press Publication
A Modern Method for Guitar, Vol. 1, Jazz Songbook
is based on the best-selling method by William Leavitt, created and supervised by Larry Baione. Read more...
Last Chance to Enroll at Berkleemusic.com
Berkleemusic's spring term begins April 6. Study this spring with Berklee faculty in one of more than 130 online music courses or certificate programs. Read more...
For all the latest news, go to the Berklee News home.


Sounds of Berklee Podcast
On April 16, alumna Lalah Hathaway will join some of the best vocalists20at Berklee for the 25th anniversary of the Singers Showcase concert. Get a preview by listening to "Breathe," from Hathaway's newest CD, Self Portrait.


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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Fwd: Explore Modernism: Early Registration Rates Expire this Friday!



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From: "AIA Committee on Design" <teamknowledge@aia.org>
Date: March 31, 2009 8:14:17 PM EDT
To: Jay.A.Lee, AIA <eelaj@aol.com>
Subject: Explore Modernism: Early Registration Rates Expire this Friday!
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ROOTS OF MODERNISM: May 28-31, 2009


Exploring the Roots, Cultivating the Future


Register Now and Save! Early Registration Rates Expire this Friday.

BOSTON:
 A city of undeniable heritage, where Modern design found its American roots in places such as the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the MIT School of Architecture + Planning. Where better to debate the Modern Movement's early successes and failures, consider its impact on contemporary design, and discuss its uncertain future? 

This conference will explore the roots and legacy of the Modern Movement. Between discussions, you'll tour the works of some of the world's earliest Modern masters as well as contemporary design leaders—a pantheon including Gropius, Sert, Corbusier, Holl, Pei, Polshek, Behnisch, Foster, KMW, and Diller/Scofidio/Renfro. Tour sites will include:

  • Gropius House, Walter Gropius
  • Baker House Dormitory, Alvar Aalto
  • MIT Chapel and Kresge Auditorium, Eero Saarinen

Attendees will be eligible to receive AIA CES credit.


REGISTRATION

Space is limited. AIA Members can save $50 by registering before Friday April 3, 2009. Register today! 

ACCOMODATIONS 
A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the InterContinental Boston. Visit the conference Web site for additional information. 


INFORMATION

For additional conference and registration information, visit the Conference Web site. If you have questions concerning this conference, please contactJessica Pearce.






























Attending the AIA National Convention? 

Learn about events hosted by the Committee on Design and other AIA Knowledge Communities at the AIA 2009 National Convention.

New in 2009—AIA members* receive an additional 5-percent discount off your convention fees when you register using the promo code MEMBER. This offer is valid for a limited time only. 

*AIA national members in good standing qualify for the 5-percent discount. National and local allied or affiliate members and Cornerstone Partners are not eligible.


Photos (top to bottom): Charles river basin, photo courtesy of Greater Boson Convention & Visitors Bureau; Gropius House, Walter Gropius, photo courtesy of Gropius House; STATA Center, Massachusetts Institute of technology (MIT), Frank Gehry, FAIA, photo by Patricia A. Sampson/MIT-EECs; Kresge Auditorium, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Eero Saarinen, photo courtesy of MIT; Gund Hall, Harvard University, John Andrews, photo courtesy of Harvard University.


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