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Part of Conference on BLACK ARTS schedule, January 22, 1969

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Conference on
BLACK ARTS
The purposes of this conference are to display and discuss the development of
cultural programs in the inner city, and to solicit support from University
faculty and students as well as indigenous community leaders. The following
is a basic outline of our program:
Tuesday, January 28

10 - 12
12 - 1
1 - 2

3:30 - 5

5-7
7 - 10

Panel discussion on "Black Community Art."
Conference theatre, Norton Union
Workshop on "Black Performing Arts"
Conference theatre, Norton Union
Open workshop.
Conference theatre, Norton Union
Dramatic presentation of Yeroi Jones' "The Dutchman" by the African
Cultural Center. Donation - $1.00 minimum.
Open Jam session with Archie Shepp, Mel Brewer, and others. Free.
Haas Lounge, Norton Union
The Melnee Christian Workshop for the Performing Arts Presents:
the New BLACKS. Donation - $1.00 minimum. Baird Hall

Wednesday, January 29
7 - 10 p.m.

Repeat performance of the dance troupe.

There will be a continuous showing of paintings and sculpture by the Masten
Community Workshop, Magnus Harrell, Ken Moody and Robert Sinclair. This will
be held in rooms 333-4, Norton Union.
Participating in the program are:
Edward Lawrence - African Cultural Center
Melnee Christian - Performing Arts Workshop, Westminster House
Edward Smith - African Cultural Center
Magnus Harrell - Masten Community Workshop
Archie Shepp - musician, Associate Director of EPIS
Mel Brewer - musician, C.A.O.
Ken Moody - artist
Robert Sinclair - artist
Murry Parsons - Black Students Union
Bill Austen - Black Arts Festival
Roosevelt Rhodes - Assistant Director of the Rendezvous Coffee House
Black people do have a culture -- it has been labeled SOUL!

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1/22/69