Court OKs suits on retaliation in race, age cases

Court OKs suits on retaliation in race, age cases
By Joan Biskupic, USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — In two significant victories for workers, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that federal laws protect individuals who face retaliation after they have complained about age and race bias on the job.

By 6-3 and 7-2 votes, the majority emphasized that it was adhering to past decisions that had interpreted civil rights laws to cover retaliation even when the statutes at issue did not spell out coverage for demotions, firings or other such adverse actions.

One of Tuesday’s cases was brought by a black Cracker Barrel restaurant worker who was fired after complaining about a manager’s racially derogatory remarks.

Court OKs suits on retaliation in race, age cases – USATODAY.com.

Jazzman Jimmy McGriff dies

Jazzman Jimmy McGriff dies

News Staff

Tuesday, May 27th 2008, 4:00 AM

Jazz great Jimmy McGriff has died. He was 72.

McGriff was a virtuoso player of the Hammond B3 organ, and his appeal extended to jazz, R&B and pop audiences.

“People are always classifying me as a jazz organist, but I’m more of a blues organ player, that’s really what I feel,” he once said, according to an obituary posted on jazzpolice.com.

McGriff was born in Philadelphia, where he died on Saturday.

He started out playing bass and saxophone and later added drums, vibes and piano before falling in love with the B3, the Web site reported.

He served in the Korean War and later was a Philly cop before moving to New York to study at the Juilliard School.

McGriff’s sound was heavily influenced by gospel music, and he often cited the inspiration of the church of his youth: Philadelphia’s Eastern Star Baptist Church.

The height of McGriff’s popularity came in the 1960s with such songs as “I’ve Got a Woman,” “All About My Girl,” “M.G. Blues” and “Bump De Bump.”

With his earnings, he opened and managed the Golden Slipper jazz club in Newark in the 1970s and recorded two great live records there, jazzpolice.com reported.

A musical tribute will be held Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harold O. Davis Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the same location.

Jazzman Jimmy McGriff dies.

Sex in the City: An African-American Cast Explores Sexuality On Stage

Sex in the City: An African-American Cast Explores Sexuality On Stage

Kim Coles, Jacque Reid, and Sharon McGhee share powerful, personal stories of black women about sexuality, intimacy and responsibility in a groundbreaking stage performance in New York City.

New York, New York (PRWEB) May 27, 2008 — In a witty and heartfelt production, Kim Coles, Jacque Reid, and Sharon McGhee join forces on stage to explore one of the most provocative, and commonly discussed topics in America: SEXUALITY. The Pocketbook Monologues, written by McGhee, is a stirring collection of stories that will engage and delight audiences, but will also educate them on the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases that are becoming an increasing threat in the African-American community.

On July 28, 2008, prepare to be wowed by an award-winning cast that delivers powerful performances, while skillfully engaging the audience in a dialog about sexuality, intimacy and responsibility. This incredible performance will bring audiences to their feet, but more importantly, encourage them to continue the dialog in their own homes and community.

This year The Pocketbook Monologues celebrates its second anniversary with a New York City premiere of two special performances on July 28, 2008 at the Helen Mills Theatre, 137-139 West 26th Street NYC 10001. Dr. Miriam Burnett, NYC native and President of R.A.P.H.A., is the designated charitable partner for their HIV/Awareness initiatives. In celebration of this historic event, a special guest will be honored in an inaugural ceremony following the performance. Nationally acclaimed speaker, and founder of the Magnificent Women Organization, Cheryl Scales, will present the award. Tickets are available online for purchase: $35.00 for General Admission and $75.00 for VIP Seating, which also includes an autographed copy of The Pocketbook Monologues. ‘Meet & Greet’ Private Celebrity Reception tickets are also available.

For more information about the show or tickets, please visit www.tpbmnyc.com; call 773-960-6148 or general information email: info@tpbmnyc.com.

Sex in the City: An African-American Cast Explores Sexuality On Stage.

19TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO OUR ANCESTORS OF THE MIDDLE PASSAGE

MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE, City Umverslty of New York
THE PEOPLE OF THE SUN MlDDLE PASSAGE COLLECTIVE
 
19TH ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO OUR ANCESTORS OF THE MIDDLE PASSAGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2008
12 NOON TO SUNSET
 
“I know that we must reclaim those bones In the Atlantic Ocean. Do you know that there IS not a plaque, a memorial, a day, a ritual, or an hour that is erected In memorial to those one hundred million bodies In the Atlantic Ocean? All those African bones In the briny deep. All those people who said ‘no’ and jumped ship. All those people who tried to figure out a way to steer, to navigate amongst the sharks. We don’t call upon that power We don’t call upon those spirits. We don’t celebrate those ancestors. We don’t have a marker, an expression, a song that we use to acknowledge them. We have nothing to Indicate that those are our people and they mattered! We willingly self-administer knockout drops. More horrendous IS the fact that we don’t tap Into the ancestral presence In those waters.”
- Toni Cade Bambara

 
Cultural presentations occurring all day by. Shanto, Something Positive, Osagyefo, Ancestor Drummers, Ngomo, Crown Heights Youth Collective, Kowteff, Abdul Perez, MEC Drama Club, Ruhamah, The Lola LewIs Creative & Performing Arts Studio, Supported By PRIDE-Coney Island, Congo Square Drummers, and others.

 
SPECIAL TRIBUTES TO Mary Umolu, Mzee Moyo, Ms. Lillian Ellis, and Dr. Asa Hillard, gn.Q all our newly departed ancestors.
Now that we hold this Tribute, we can celebrate and claim our ancestors!!!

CONEY ISLAND BOARDWALK @ 16TH STREET (Ancestors’ Circle), BROOKLYN
 
For Information: AKEEM @ 718-270-4902 or AKEEM827@yahoo.com
 
Transportation: “D”, “F”, “N” or “Q” train to (last stop) Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue, or B36, B64, B68 or B82 bus to Stillwell Avenue/Surf Avenue (Coney Island Train Station)
 
LISTEN TO WBAI RADIO: 99.5FM

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