Black History Month at the Nubian Dreams Lounge

Today's Black History Month Tribute

Regina Shavers was an advocate. She had a long history of community involvement as co-chair of District Council 37 she promoted workers’ rights and served on the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Lesbian and Gay Rights Advisory Board. She played an active role in other organizations as well including; Campaign for and Inclusive Family Policy, Pride At Work, former Assistant Director of the NYC Department of Health’s HIV Training Institute and the New York Association on HIV Over Fifty (NYAHOF). In 1995, Regina co-founded and was the Executive Director of GRIOT Circle to combat the lack of community that she had observed amongst LGBT Elders, particularly those of color. She assumed the role of Executive Director of GRIOT in 2000. Donations can be made in her memory to GRIOT Circle, Inc 25 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 www.griotcircle.org/

See you Sunday for an amazing Black History Month tribute. Lot's of surprises in store for you.
See an amazing show and heartfelt tributes to our own legends. DJ Calvin will be pumping the music.
Come early to take advantage of the V2 Vodka drink sampling and specials.

If you plan to go on the Nubian Dreams Cruise - Oct. 8-16, 2008 bring your check book so you can reserve your cabin before it is too late.

See you then.

Next Two Weeks at the ND Lounge

James Saunders & Laurence Pinckney in association with GBMNews.com
presents
The Black History Month Tribute

Sun. Feb. 24th

@ Taj Lounge
48 W. 21st. St. NYC, NY
6:00PM-11:00PM
Showtime: 7:30PM

This is a very special Nubian Dreams Lounge. It is co-presented this month by GBMNews.com. The goal of this lounge is to party to the

hot sounds of NY's finest DJ Calvin who spins Classics, R&B, Hip-Hop and House but also to support the works of our great new artists and to pay tribute to legends in our community from the past and present.

Hosted by Internet Radio host, Eric Jones, we will be presenting a special guest appearances by

the very funny Micia Mosely ,

the beautiful voice of Tyronne Stanley

poetry by Kahlil Koromantee, authors Stephen Earley Jordan and George Kevin Jordan, a slide presentation and photographer Ocean Morissette and so much most importantly, You.
We are also proud to salute and pay tribute to several of New York's own legends; Calvin Clark of Langston Lounge and NY Youth at Risk , the late Regina Shavers of the Griot Circle, Rod Risbrook, Girlzparty.com , Salsa Soul and Jerry Thompkins. Please show your support and come out.

The Nubian Dreams Lounge is about having fun, networking, showcasing talent and giving out information on the upcoming Nubian Dreams Cruise and our guests products and services. We ask that you come early, dress grown & sexy - no hip hop gear at club request, have a great attitude, bring your business cards and be ready to meet some wonderful mature people. Must be 21 or older to enter.

Free V2 Vodka sampling from 6pm-7pm and V2 Vodka specials all night. The chef will prepare a tapas menu for purchase. Free Admission before 7pm. $5.00 after. See you there.
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More Black History Month News

Today's Black History Month tribute to

ROD PATRICK RISBROOK (aka "BIG ROD") is a CADD [Computer-Aided Drafting and Design] professional who designs/drafts architectural and engineering drawings by day and spends the rest of his other time as a socio-political activist for the Black [same gender loving] community. As part of his socio-political agenda, ROD lent his humanitarian energies for 3+ years to the Black Men's Xchange-New York [BMX-NY] which is a cultural affirmation and leadership empowerment collective for same gender loving men of African descent.

He served in the capacity of a Developmental Committee member which is the leadership engine of BMX-NY.Creatively, ROD captures still moments in time as a photographer, doing graphic design work, and is a producer at Brooklyn Cable Access Television [BCAT] working on a select number of progressive television shows. ROD also relentlessly networks with other brothers and sisters via the Internet and at multiple venues sharing positive information for dissemination.

His future goals include someday self-publishing some fictional novels that reflect Africentric people in the mystery, drama and science-fiction genres. ROD is currently transitioning from CADD to filmmaker by pursuing a path as a cinematographer/filmmaker in order to bring to life what he calls "our stories" that need to be told. ROD is currently a student at New York University studying Cinematography and resides in Brooklyn, New York. You may e-mail him at BIG.ROD02@GMAIL.COM

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World Pride & Power Conference runs February 21-24th, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. This International Gathering for Two-Spirited, SGLBT People of African Descent, SGLBT People of Color and their allies starts tomorrow.

Questions?

Write to pridepower2@aol.comWorld Pride & Power Conference VenueOlympic Collection Conference Center11301 Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 The World Pride & Power Organization is a Project of the National Heritage Foundation's Congressional District Program (501(c)3

Speakers Include: Dr. Malidoma Some'(Confirmed), Bishop Yvette Flunder (Confirmed), Carrie Broadus (Confirmed), Cleo Manago (Confirmed), Reverend Davis Mac Iyalla (Confirmed)WNBA Basketball Star-Sheryl Swoopes Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award (Accepting on her Behalf TBA)
The World Pride & Power Organization is Proud to Announce Its 2008 World Pride Award Recipients

Bishop Yvette Flunder, Carrie Broadus, Azaan Kamau, Cleo Manago, Jeffrey King, Thuli Madi, Reverend Davis Mac Iyalla, D. Lisa Powell, Barbara Smith, Stephanie Dakara Wynne, Emanuel Xavier, Monique Davis & June Cummings, Iya'nifa Ifasade Linda Queen Hollins, Rayceen Pendar A'vis, Iya Omilade Ashara Ekundayo, Iya Osunaye Karen Nanina Ra Heard, Iya'nifa Onifa Adeola Karade, EINA, Queen Mother MaShiAat Oloya Tyehimba

Salute to Black History - Part 1

Black History Month is a very important time to remember not only the past but also to celebrate the future. As we right this Obama just one Wisconsin. The future is now! Everyday this week we will be giving tribute to those we will honor at this Sunday's, Feb. 24th Nubian Dreams Lounge at Taj Lounge - 48 W. 21st Street, NYC from 6pm-11pm.

• Enjoy the drinks courtesy of V2 Vodka from 6pm-7pm with V2 Vodka specials all night
• Excellent Entertainment - Showtime at 7:30pm
• DJ Calvin playing your kind of music
• and our Tribute to Our Local African American Hero's.

See last blog entry for details.

Today we salute

Calvin Clark - Partner of Langston Lounge or Brooklyn NYC, Philanthropist and all around great guy. He is always the first to quietly offer assistance to people and organizations in need. Over the years Calvin has been known as the peacemaker. He easily flows between all worlds and is often the one people and organizations turn to when they are in need. Not only has his club been open to many groups over the years, Langton Lounge is also a wonderful venue in Brooklyn to party, network and share the love. Calvin has assisted the original Black Pride NYC by purchasing an ad even before the club was open to support the organization. He currently is involved with POCC and NY Youth at Risk . Nubian Dreams is proud to call him a friend and it is with great pleasure that we will honor him this Sunday at the Nubian Dreams Lounge.
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Community Alert!

Little Jewell is Missing. Help us find her.

This is really sad that the family of this young girl has to do this, but others can get the attention of mass media. Please pass this along and say a prayer for the Strong Family.

PLEASE HELP US BY FORWARDING THIS EMAIL UNTIL THIS REACHES A WORLD-WIDE
AUDIENCE AND JEWEL IS RETURNED HOME SAFELY

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GOD FIRST, PEOPLE ALWAYS

Event Express for Feb.

This month there are parties and events all over. In this lounge report you will hear of the Winter Explosion in Upstate NY, Spotlight International's new networking party in London, The Red Party in DC and our Black History Month tribute at the Nubian Dreams Lounge. Let's get started.

Next weekend men and women from all across the country will be coming to celebrate the 14th annual Winter Explosion. Nubian Dreams partner, James Saunders has been with them since the beginning. This year the Nubian Dreams Cruise is proud to present the opening party "Return to Paradise" @ Winter Explosion - Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, NY

Friday - Feb. 15, 2008 from 10pm - 4am

Buses leave from Penn Station NYC (West 31 Street bet 7th & 8th Ave at 8pm returns at 6am)$75.00/adv & $95.00/at door & $25.00 for r/t transpo from NYC . Purchase Online

Ticket price includes: 4 hour premium open bar, 2 separate parties (House/Classics & Hop Hop),DJ Fred Pierce & DJ One, multi-media show and a very special performance by the House Music Diva, Rochelle Fleming, formerly of First Choice singing her hits like Dr. Love, Let No Man Put Asunder, It's Not Over, Love Thang & Armed & Extremely Dangerous. Info: 212-501-2223 or http://www.nubiandreamsnyc2.blogspot.com/Tickets available at the Nubian Dreams Lounge ONLINE Visit the Nubian Dreams Lounge blog for updates on events around the country. Stay informed.


Nubian Dreams Lounge #3 - The Black History Month Tribute
Feb. 24th@ Taj Lounge 48 W. 21st. St. NYC, NY
6:00PM-11:00PM Showtime: 7:30pm

This is a very special Nubian Dreams Lounge. It is co-presented this month by GBMNews.com. The goal of this lounge is not only to party to the hot sounds of NY's finest DJ Calvin who spins Classics, R&B, Hip-Hop and House but also we pay tribute to legends in our community from the past and present. Hosted by Internet Radio host, Eric Jones, we will be presenting a visual artists, poets, authors and photographers for the show. Who knows who else will show. We are also proud to salute and pay tribute to several of New York's own legends; Calvin Clark of Langston Lounge and NY Youth at Risk , the late Regina Shavers of the Griot Circle, Rod Risbrook, Girlzparty.com and Jerry Thompkins. Please show your support and come out.

The Nubian Dreams Lounge is about having fun, networking, showcasing talent and giving out information on the upcoming Nubian Dreams Cruise and our guests products and services. We ask that you come early, dress grown & sexy - no hip hop gear at club request, have a great attitude, bring your business cards and be ready to meet some wonderful mature people. Must be 21 or older to enter. Happy hour with drink specials are available until 8pm. The chef will prepare a tapas menu for purchase. Doors open at 6pm - Free before 7pm - $5.00 thereafter.

Other events -

London, England - The Nubian Dreams Promoter Partner, Cornel McKay in London continues to conquer London with his brand new entertainment party Instant Xposure






In D.C. - Promoter partner Daryl Wilson brings the Red Party to DC

And in NYC - Lovergirl Reigns