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June 28, 2005
The honor of your presence is requested
James Robertson Jr., chairman of BlackDems, passes along this invitation:
"Art for Life's Sake: An Evening of
Music, Poetry, Dance, and Fine Art"
"Man's Eyes", by Alysia Minor
Benefiting the Mayor's State of Emergency Task Force against HIV and AIDS
Saturday July 16, 2005
at the historic El Dorado Ballroom, 2310 Elgin @ Dowling
Doors open for viewing at 2 p.m. / event performances begin at 6 p.m.
/ auction closes at 9:30 p.m.
Confidential HIV testing available
Refreshments provided courtesy of Niko Niko's and This Is It
Over 100 Artworks from emerging and established artists nationwide will be showcased
Performances include members of the Houston Poetry Slam Team, poetess Marie Brown, members of the Blackout Arts Collective, Jazz Band Signature, dance performances & more
The State of Emergency Task force, established in 1999 under the Brown Administration and continued by Houston Mayor Bill White, has served the Houston community by going into the "trenches", providing HIV/AIDS testing and education where others might not venture. This includes everywhere from nightclubs to churches, street corners to apartment complexes.
Councilwoman Ada Edwards currently acts as chair of the task force.
For more info or to RSVP email: aminor@oosix.com
Blackdems encourages everyone to attend the first annual Art for Life's Sake event. HIV/AIDS is the #1 Killer of African Americans 25-44. Join us in raising HIV/AIDS awareness for all communities.Check out the article on the event here.
James Robertson Jr.
Chairman Blackdems
www.blackdems.com
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What's up James!
Haven't seen you in a LONG time, bud. Love the BlackDems website!
Hope to see you soon.
Stace
Posted by: Stace Medellin at June 28, 2005 08:25 PM