Series 2558: Constituent Correspondence, 2000-2003
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From: "Psychedelic Literature" <1725topp@bellsouth.net> BC: Governor Musgrove Created: 11/8/2001 2:23 AM Subject: C. Liegh on Panel at the University of Missouri-Columbus Message: Hey Y'all, C. Liegh McInnis is one of the panelists and poetry presenters of the African American Griot Conference sponsored by the University of Missouri-Columbus, which will be held this weekend. Below is a complete list of the conference. And see y'all this Saturday night for Mississippi Vibes Open Mic at 7 All Arts Cafe. =========================================================== The African-American Griot In The 21th Century -- A Conference & Festival November 8, 9, 10, 2001 Schedule of Events (all events at the Black Culture Center, unless otherwise noted) Nov.8 -- Thursday 10 AM -- Conference registration 12 noon -- lunch 1 PM -- Welcomes & Press conference news conference featuring Dr. Julius Thompson, Director of Black Studies and co-chair of the Conference, with Ahmos Zu-Bolton II, Visiting Writer-in-Residence and co-chair, and festival/conference participants. Announcement of the creation of new Black Studies journal The African-American Griot, to be published in 2002. 2 PM -- Keynote Address -- Ishmael Reed introduction of Mr. Reed by Dr KC Morrison 4 PM -- The Griot As Oral Historian Dr. Arvarh Strickland (moderator), Dr. Robert Weems, Ahmos Zu-Bolton II, Dr Robert Williams, Dr Maryemma Graham dinner break 7 PM --Women As Griots Dr Clenora Hudson-Weems (moderator), Dr Mable Grimes, Dr Joann Banks-Wallace, Evelyn "Nanny" Davis, Dr April Langley 8:30 PM -- The Griot As Genealogist Rev C. Taylor (moderator), Dr Anthony Holland, Wynna Faye Elbert, Dr Julius Thompson Nov.9 -- Friday 10 AM -- The Hip-Hop Griot Dr Charles Nilon (moderator), C. Liegh McInnis, Tony Medina, Billy J / Vizion, Semira Ajani 12 noon -- lunch 2 PM -- The Griot As Seer (Poet & Visionary) Dr. Christpher N. Okonkwo (moderator), Askia M. Toure', Eugene Redmond, Kalamu ya Salaam 4 PM -- SpokenWord Festival Ahmos Zu-Bolton II, (MC), Askia M. Toure', Kalamu ya Salaam, Julius Thompson, Tony Medina, C. Liegh McInnis, Eugene Redmond, plus: Billy J/ Vizion, Kuma Washington, the Eugene Redmond Writers of East St Louis, Abasi Baruti of Lincoln Universityo, and open mic 7 PM -- Conference Dinner -- State Rep Betty Thompson, speaker introduction of Rep Thompson by Dr Robert Williams Nov.10 -- Saturday 10 AM -- Story Hour (for little kids & grownup kids) Storytelling for children of the community, with Master Storyteller Deb Swanegan (room 234/235, Brady Commons, MU) 3 PM -- Folk Art Reception (210 E. Burnam Rd./ 875-4583) Featuring the Folk Art of Evelyn Davis with folk readings by Semira Ajani 9 PM off-campus Speakeasy event/ Natural Mystic for additional information call Dr Julius Thompson at 882-6229 or Ahmos Zu-Bolton II at 882-8255 - Attachment Filename: C:\archives\governor\mail\Governor Musgrove\_attach\C_ Liegh on Panel at the University of Missouri-Columbus\TEXT.htm - Attachment Filename: C:\archives\governor\mail\Governor Musgrove\_attach\C_ Liegh on Panel at the University of Missouri-Columbus\Mime.822
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