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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

Upcoming Events in NYC & LA

Get ready and buy early. This production is for a limited run only. click here to get your tickets. http://www.cat2008onbroadway.com/

By Gregg Goldstein
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Terrence Howard will make his stage debut in Debbie Allen's Broadway revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," the first production led by an all-black cast to be authorized by playwright Tennessee Williams' estate.
Tony-winning trio James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad and "Dreamgirls" actress Anika Noni Rose also star in the latest version of Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning Southern drama, which is set to open March 6 at New York's Broadhurst Theatre.
Howard will play the haunted, alcoholic Brick, a former football player who rebuffs the advances of his wife, Maggie (Rose), and faces a tortured relationship with his domineering father, Big Daddy (Jones). Rashad plays Big Mama. The other two main roles in the dysfunctional family still are being cast.
Preview performances begin February 12.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

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This is a wonderful afterwork networking event with a mixed crowd of interesting people. Joe always has cute gift bags. Check it out.

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From our our promoter partner Ifalade Ta'Shia Asanti
The inaugural World Pride & Power Conference hosted by the World Pride & Power Organization held in the theme of "Unity, Empowerment & Inclusivity,” convening Thursday, February 21-February 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California at the Olympic Collection Conference Center in Los Angeles is proud to present the, "World Pride & Power Lifetime Achievement Award," to WNBA B-Ball Player, Sheryl Swoopes, in honor of her amazing career in sports, her unwavering commitment to global wellness and her courage in embracing same gender love as an expression of love and community.
http://www.officialworldprideandpower.com/



























Finally, get your tickets for Nubian Dreams Cruise special event at the Winter Explosion.

You can buy your tickets online here or purchase them at the upcoming Nubian Dreams Lounge on Sunday, January 27 which will take place at Taj Lounge -48 W. 21st Street, NYC from 5pm-11pm featuring comedy by Ms. Tammy Peay & ButtaFlySoul with music by DJ Poison Ivy.