Events

Special Events

Unity Breakfast
Monday, January 18, 2010
8 - 10:30 a.m.

UW Tacoma campus — William W. Philip Hall

This year's Unity Breakfast continues the theme of "Sankofa: Looking Back, Moving Forward." We look back to recall Dr. King's message for us to be "drum majors for justice" and to serve our communities. Addressing the question of how the struggles of the past and Dr. King's call to service relate to today's society will be Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the African American children who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. As one of the Little Rock Nine, a civil rights activist, and recipient of the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, Dr. Roberts brings us his lessons from his new book Lessons from Little Rock.

Helping us celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and its value for America today will be gospel singer and producer Jacob Bellamy and his Praise Team, and youth performers of DASH (Dancing, Acting, Singing, and Harmony) and the Mt. Tahoma Hip Hop Group. A breakfast buffet will be served by Zack Hill and staff of Papa Eddie’s Catering.

After the Unity Breakfast, take the Link light rail to the Tacoma Dome for the City of Tacoma’s Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday celebration at 11 a.m., which will feature UWT Professor Mike Honey’s video “Memphis Strike” on Dr. King’s last campaign in 1968.

Space for the Unity Breakfast is limited, so reserve your seat by registering early. You may download the form to mail in your reservation and payment or RSVP online at http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/diversity/eap/Unity_breakfast_2010.pdf.  Reservations will also be taken by phone at 253-692-4776 or 253-692-4306.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students with school ID, and $5 for children under age 10. All reservations made by telephone or online will require payment at the door.

This event is sponsored in part by the Student Activities Board of UW Tacoma.

Tacoma Art Museum which has been called "dazzling" and "a work of art itself". Located at 1701 Pacific Avenue, the interior space is breathtaking, capitalizing on the beautiful views of Mt. Rainier and a prime location. For more information call 253.272.4258 or visit the museum web site.

 

Seminars/Workshops

 

None to announce at this time

 

 

 

Music

 

Corrine Bailey-Rae - The Sea

 

CD Release (January 26, 2010)

 

Corinne Bailey Rae's new album, The Sea was co-produced by Bailey Rae with Steve Brown, and Steve Chrisanthou, who produced many of the songs on her debut album, which has sold four million copies worldwide. Bringing together a new band of musicians, Bailey Rae recorded the album mainly in Leeds and Manchester, England. Her voice, always an expressive and soulful instrument, resonates with a poignant and newfound depth on The Sea. Loss and grief are recurring themes yet a sense of beauty and wonder ultimately radiates from the album's dark corners.

 

Lectures/Discussions

 

None to announce at this time

 

Fairs

 

None to announce at this time

 

Awards Ceremony

None to announce at this time