African-American Awareness Day – Deutsch

Am: Samstag, 21. März 2009 um: 18 Uhr bis 22 Uhr

in: Saalbau Gutleut, Rottweiler Straße 32 in 60327 Frankfurt am Main

was: gemeinsam Feiern, Unterhalten und Kennenlernen

bei: Musik, Tanz, Theater u.v.a.m

Eintritt: EUR 5,00

AAGE e.V. ist eine humanitäre Non-Profit-Organisation zur Kulturförderung und sozialen Unterstützung. Das vorrangige Ziel ist es, das erste afro-amerikansiche Kulturzentrum Frankfurts/Deutschlands/Europas zu schaffen.

AAGE e.V. möchte den hier lebenden Afro-Amerikanern und ihren Familien soziale sowie ethno-spezifische Beratung anbieten.

Weiterhin ist ein Ziel von AAGE e.V., den so genannten “children-of-colour”, hervorgegangen aus Verbindungen zwischen Afro-Amerikanern und Deutschen, in ihrer Identifikationsfindung zu dem nicht-europäischen Anteil ihrer bi-kulturellen Herkunft zu unterstützen.

Ein weiterer Beweggrund unserer Organisation ist es, der deutschen Öffentlichkeit die Vielfalt der afro-amerikanischen Kultur nahe zu bringen (die sich nicht im Barbeque und Jazz/Soul/Funk/HipHop erschöpft) aber auch z. B. über bedeutende Erfindungen zu informieren, die prominente Afro-Amerikaner für die Menschheit geleistet haben.

Über Ihr Kommen freuen wir uns sehr. Jeder, der Interesse an der afro-amerikanischen Kultur hat, ist herzlich eingeladen.

AAGE eV – Der Vorstand

 

African-American Awareness Day

Organized by the African-American German Exchange e.V. (AAGE) for African-Americans and others with mixed heritage, being aware of their culture is an important issue.

Especially the “children of color” that are born of interracial couples. The African-American, originating in Africa, was brought to the “New World” and had to learn to survive in an environment where his culture and heritage was suppressed. But his identity remained imbedded within.

This event presents information about the African-American culture and heritage as well as the contributions that African-Americans have contributed to America and Germany, and that has also influenced the world.

Performances consist of recitals, theater, dance, and music for young and those who have remained young. Listen to the message that our youth communicates to us in their songs of HipHop, Rap and Soul.

Date:  21 March 2009

Time:  Doors open at 17:30 hrs

The program starts at 18 hrs and ends at 22 hrs.

Entrance Fee: 5 € for adults and 2,50 € for persons under 18 years old.

Adress:

Saalbau Gutleut
Rottweiler Straße 32

60326 Frankfurt am Main

Where to find

Come and enjoy a good show, nice conversation, a relaxed atmosphere, free food and good music. All persons are welcome to come and visit the AAGE community.

Invitation to the next Membership Meeting, 22nd of February 2009

The next Membership Meeting will take place at the

Nordwestzentrum Bürgerhaus, Room 6

Niddaforum 2 60439 Frankfurt

14 – 16 hours

Some pictures from the “Parade der Kulturen”

Thanks to all the wonderful people who came by to say hello, give us love and support and of course to enjoy our delicious soul-food. Here are some pictures of our members and guests:

Vice-President Mac on duty

Kerry in her beautiful dress from Panama

Kerry and Carol

Carol and our youngest member David

David and his friend Bernice

Jesse and Gary, our BBQ-experts

Our booth with Gary on duty

And in case you always wanted to know who is behind this blog…

Benefizconcert – Mothers Cry Help! Kenia

We like to announce the tribute concert for the benefit and support of the humanitarian kenyan organisation “Frauen für Frieden und Zukunft”. The concert is organized by MAISHA e.V. (Support group for African Women in Germany) and DAJW e.V. – Deutsch-Afrikanisches Jugendwerk (Verein für Bildungsförderung, Integrationshilfe und Völkerverständigung with support from AAGE e.V.

Live on three stages:
Blues, Soul, R&B, Gospel and Jazz with Joan Faulkner, Johnny Rogers, RonN, The Original Gospel Messengers, Mount Rushmore Blues Band, Myron Miller, Stephan Schöner, Rolf Dieter Schnapka, Leon Johnson, Alvester Norfleet, Alicia Taylor, Christian Felke and many others.

Under the patronage of the Department for Integration in Frankfurt and alderman Jean Claude Diallo.

Tickets can be purchased in ticket agencies for 20 EURO advanced sale, box office 25 EURO,
pupils/student-ticket 15 EURO.

Saturday, 12.4.08, 19 Uhr (Entry18 Uhr)
Ravenstein-Zentrum FTV 1860 Frankfurt, Pfingstweidstraße 7

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.

New Years Party 2007/2008

This was our first “official event”. The members prepared excellent Soulfood and ensured that no one had to go home thirsty. We were not many, but for a first time it was great. The AAGE only recently received registration in December and of course this was a very good reason to party and a great start into the New Year.