Ron Walters, Gospel Artists perfromed at the event
This is a follow up to the story that I did on the Gospel Artist Ron C. Walters. I Interviewed the Gospel Artist at a show called The 9th Annual Mighty Men & Women of GOD. This show was hosted by John Barbush. This Organization was founded by: Dr. Larry Love. This Organization was about creating UNITY & PEACE, and mostly stopping the violence. This show was giving people from all over a chance to use their energy and Talents and show their expressions through performing arts. The entire show was about dismantling the Culture of Violence going on in Chicago and The United States. John Barbush talked about there being over 2,000 people killed in Afghanistan and over 5,000 gunned down in the city of Chicago in the past 10 years. Chicago is now known as The Murder Capital of the World. I don’t know about you, but, that’s a distinction I am not proud of, and hopefully we will change that real soon.
24TH Ward Alderman Michael Chandler is encouraging all 24th Ward residents interested in developing a successful small business to take advantage of the upcoming NextSTEP Business Classes being sponsored by Chicago Urban League. The NextSTEP business classes are offered free of charge and helps to provide hands-on learning with the goal to assist prospective entrepreneurs in developing the skills to write a business plan, conduct market research and financial forecasting that can be used to start or grow an existing business. The series of workshops and classes associated with the program are geared to educate emerging entrepreneurs on how to prepare business plans and provide fundamental training in business best practices and financial literacy.
Ausitn plays games in their practice jerseys. They were never issued game uniforms, but they say they don’t care about appearance, they just want to win.
Austin running backcornerback Christopher Thompson also plays wide receiver
Coach Terry Carter gives his quarteback Donta Thompson a few pointers.
Wide receiver Kewon Spriggs is having an excellent season at the wide receiver position.
Hollywood comes to Chicago for the next two weeks seems to truly apply for the 48th International Chicago Film festival that kickoffs with the star studded world premiere of “The Stand-Up Guys” with the red carpet arrival of its heavyweights stars, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin Julianne Margulies and director Fisher Stevens and Chi-born producer Tom Rosenberg at the Harris Theatre (205 East Randolph St.) Thursday, October 11.
Viola Davis
This gala jumps starts a wide array of movies being showcase and in competition at the 48th International Chicago Film Festival that will unspool at the AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois), October 11 through October 25, 2012. Some notable events includes Viola Davis, the Oscar nominated actress from “The Help” currently seen in “Won’t Back Down” will be honored at the “Black Perspective” evening tribute with the festival’s Career Achievement Award at the River East 21, Monday, October 22. In particular, this year’s festival will welcome back many home town talents and their latest films. While showcasing several fresh Chicagoan filmmakers in their works as well as a few films that centers on Chicago based subjects. Besides, director Fisher Stevens and veteran producer Tom Rosenberg as the first Chicagoan returning home on opening night; The festival will conclude with another homecoming for Chicago born native filmmaker Robert Zemeckis’ return with his first non animated feature in over a decade in “Flight” with Denzel Washington closing out the festivities, Thurs. Oct. 25 at the AMC River East 21.
Other Chicagoans includes; directors Lana and Andy Wachowski, best known for their “Matrix’ trilogy” who unspool their latest ambitious three hour film, “Cloud Atlas” as the festival; centerpiece event on Wed. Oct.17. Some of the notable movies to check out include the following recommendations. All movies will be screened at the AMC River East 21.
Di s n e y ’s Great Mouse Detective (***) In its “ M y s t e r y in the Mist” edition that marks the 25th a n n i v e r s a r y and its Blue Ray HD debut of this underrated but brisk animated adaptation of Eve Titus’ book, “The Basil of Baker Street”, about Sherlockian mouse who matches his wits against the nefarious Prof, Ratigan (well voiced with gusto and charm by Vincent Price) who kidnaps London’s master toymaker for the perfect crime. The cartoon feature lacks depth, but not the fun in this rodent spoof to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s character. G; 74min. Walt Disney Home Video Coming Soon to Home Video: Whitney Houston in her last screen and song appearance, Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps stars in “Sparkle” arrives Nov. 30.
ARGO (***1/2) Actor Ben Affleck continues his growth as a film director and takes a giant (and unexpected) leap with his third and most ambitious feature to date. Based on an incredible but true incident that was recently declassified under President Clinton 18 years ago that occurred under President Carter’s tenure. “Argo” details most aspects of what we know from news reports that intermingled with what we didn’t know behind the scenes, while taking some dramatic( and light comedic refrain) license in the telling of the six Americans that were hostages in hiding in Tehran for 444 days (Remember the news reports counting phrase of how many “days America held hostage”?) In particular, the film account for Hollywood’s involvement on this CIA mission to rescue the six Americans who managed to escape the U.S. Embassy under seized by Iranian protestors and rebels seeking the U.S. to release and return the exiled Shah of Iran back to stand trial and execution for his atrocities against its people; whom the U.S. initially supported in a military coup for the country’s oil wealth. A bearded Affleck portrays Tony Mendez, a semi-retired agent reactivated by the CIA when ever in need of an expert extractor for a perilous rescue mission that could have global implications along with concerns toward a proper U.S. image.
Mrs. Gwen Caul – Burnett , Reva, and Rev Paul Jakes at dinner celebration
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude,” said Mrs. Gwen Caul – Burnett. Everyone who her knew from Congressman Davis’ office usually called her by her first name, Gwen. She retired after 15 years, serving as secretary and scheduler for Congressman Danny K. Davis. A retirement celebration was given in her honor at Wells Temple of Deliverance Church, located 2739 W. Madison, across the street from the new office of Congressman Davis “Congressman, thank you for being brilliant, thank you for putting up with me,” said Gwen. She also gave thanks and accolades to Vera Davis, wife of Congressman Davis, to his staff and the constituents of the 7th Congressional District.
Runners returning at half way mark of 5k walk/run event located at Douglas Blvd and Albany Ave.
On a day of community excitement and hope Lawndale Christian Development held its Annual 5k Run/Walk event on September 22. The results are in and the top three spots went to 1st place winner 24 yr old, Ben Fay. He finished with a time of 16:30.23 minutes. Second place Sean Reimers, 26, time was 17:03.04 and third place. Matt Nichols, 21 time was 17:23.36 minutes . The top 15 finishers were male. The top female finisher was 25 yr old, Rebekah Ziesmer, time was 20:08.93 minutes, followed by Lydia Wong 23, with a time of 20:53.93, and Helen Espinoza 23 Lawndale Christian Health Center 5k Walk/Run Bigger/Better Ben Fay Top Male Finisher, Rebekah Ziesmer Top Female Finisher was third at 22:04.51 minutes. The event had runners as well as walkers, so that meant almost anybody could participate, young and old alike. The oldest male to participate was Jose Crespo, 73 years old male who finished with a time of 29:26.27 and the oldest female was Elvira Negrette, who finished with a time of 31:13.02 minutes. The youngest to enter the race was Rodney Espiritu and James Ratner, both 2 years old and male.
24TH Ward Alderman Michael D. Chandler is strongly urging 24th ward residents to register, vote and become involved in activities connected with the upcoming General Election on November 6, 2012. In support of this effort, Alderman Michael D. Chandler is sponsoring phone bank activities in conjunction with the Obama/Biden campaign. These activities are being conducted at the 24th Ward Democratic Organization Office every Tuesday evening from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturday morning from 10:00am to 12:00pm at 4202 W. Roosevelt Road. Information on the schedule for phone banking activities can be obtained by calling Debra Williams, Obama For America Campaign Coordinator, at (312) 576- 1085.
Brilliant scholar, author, and lecturer, Dr. Wesley Muhammad has firmly planted his feet in the Academic world as a force to be reckoned with. With controversial topics surrounding the premise that God is a man, and Islam’s 1400 year old prophet, Prophet Muhammad Ibn Abdullah is a Black man, Dr. Muhammad has certainly ruffled some feathers; in particular, the feathers of those with long held beliefs that God is a spirit and that the prophet Muhammad Ibn Abdullah of 1400 years ago is White. Interestingly enough, according to Dr. Muhammad the evidence of his views are well documented and supported by religious and historical texts. Dr. Muhammad is a native of Detroit, Michigan and he received his PhD in Islamic Studies from The University of Michigan in 2008.
