‘Miscellany’ Archives
Wonderful Alley Media Social In Our Backyard!
The Alley Media Social on Nov 16th was obviously a play on the words “social media”. It was also obvious that night that it was about a playful mixing of delightful musical entertainment, provocative presentations, African food and thoughtful conversation. The mix was also the combined efforts of the Backyard Initiative Citizen Health Action Teams (CHATS), The Alley Newspaper, and other non-profits who chose to inform and engage about their activities, too. The entertainment venue included Margeaux Davis, Dallas Johnson, Siami Matuzungidi, Dave Moore, Christopher Tolier, Barbara LeShoure, Dee Henry Willams, Leola Althea Johnson, and James Stewart. The evening”'s success met all goals of and expectations of great food by Safari Express (check out the coupon from Safari Express on page 5) and tremendous entertainment. The fundraising goals for the evening fell only $400 short of the modest goal. If you haven”'t joined in this year”'s Alley [...]
A Media Social-The Alley Annual Meeting on November 16
AMEN CORNER: in collaboration with Ventura Village Neighborhood Association Backyard Initiative “Soukousize” Dallas and Siama, African and Reggae Margeaux Davis: Rhythm and Blues vocalist Dave Moore: “Son of Boston (Agitator)”-a rap-poem about Wendell Phillips Dee Henry Williams: Amen Corner Planning Team and Stage Manager Barbara LeShoure: Blues, Chicago style Leola Althea Johnson: “Honey Boo Boo As a Political Figure: A Convergence of News and Entertainment Christopher Toliver: Spoken Word
AMEN CORNER: in collaboration with Ventura Village Neighborhood Association
”¦excerpted from a one-year report written by Jason Rodney, Amen Corner. July 2012 marked the one-year anniversary of Amen Corner at Peavey Park, Thrones Plaza. The project successfully engages residents and visitors in Ventura Village in dialogue, relationship, and action. The name was derived from the Amen Corner phenomenon which has a long history in American lore. It was made famous by James Baldwin”'s play, “The Amen Corner”, as an arena where an African American minister used her speaking skills to explore truth and obtain the support of parishioners. Supporters of her point of view were put in a special section of the congregation, the Amen Corner, where the people would indicate agreement by shouting in unison, “Amen”, or “let it be”. The Amen Corner in Ventura Village uses a “soapbox” or “open mic” by which to engage residents. Listening and documenting is also used as a positive way to [...]
