Black History Month 23 Feb. 2008

AAGE e.V. invites you to our Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 23, 2008.

Come celebrate Black History Month with the African-American Germany Exchange and meet some of the African-American achievers who have promoted “Afro-American” culture in Germany!

Guest Speakers:

Ms. Virginia Greiner, Maisha org.
Ms. Kerry Lynn Johnson, Foreigners Advisory Council for the City of Frankfurt am Main
Mr. Thomas Usleber, Author of “The colors under my skin”
Mr. Jay Ellison, Campaigning for Barack Obama

Other distinguished guests will be:

Ms. Anita Bohländer, Club owner “Balalaika” in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen
Mr. Earl Black, Founder of “Earl’s Saxophone” and “Down by the Riverside”, Frankfurt
Mr. Michael Coleman, Historian for modern American- and German history
Mr. Keith Copeland, Jazz Musician and Music Professor at the Musikhochschule Köln
Mr. Brent Jones, Artist
Mr. Terrell Jones, Club owner “Terrell’s Corner”, Hanau
Mr. Ron Ringwood, Music Promoter and Entrepreneur
Mr. Gil Tucker, Artist

Program:

3.30 pm - Admission

4 pm - Opening Speech
Ms. Gabriele Blam, President AAGE e.V.

Introduction of AAGE e.V.
Mr. Lawrence McKee, Vice-President AAGE e.V.

Intermission – refreshments, meet & greet

Visit our art exhibit, courtesy of
Mr. Brent Jones, Sr.
Mr. Gil Tucker

Guest Speakers
Mr. Jaye D. Ellison, Barack Obama Germany Campaign Team
Ms. Kerry Johnson, Foreigners Advisory Council, City of Frankfurt
Mr. Thomas Usleber, Author “Die Farben unter meiner Haut (The Colors Under My Skin)“
Ms. Virginia Greiner, Maisha.org

Live Music with Hank English & Friends

Closing Comments
Mr. Carol Chatterton, AAGE Member

Jam Time and Dancing with Hank English & Friends

10 pm - End

Location:

Saalbau Gutleut, Rottweiler Straße 32, Frankfurt

Click here for directions

Public transportation:

The Saalbau Gutleut is a 10 minute walk from either the main train station (Hauptbahnhof) or Baseler Platz.
Bus: No. 35 or No. 46 (exit at Baseler Platz)
Straßenbahn: No. 16 or No. 21 (exit at Baseler Platz), No. 17 (exit at Hauptbahnhof)

Parking is available at the venue, the parking fee is 5 € for the whole night.

If there are any questions, leave a comment and we will reply as soon as possible.

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