Culture and Entertainment this week-end

Folks are always saying there is nothing to do in Hickory, well it cannot be said for this week-end. The first event is "2 Dudes and a Diva" comedy tour featuring comedians "Bruh Man" (TV sitcoms Martin & Bernie Mac Show), Barbara Carlyle and Ttavis "Dirty Earl" Howze (of BET Comic View) and hosted by Hickory's very own Henry Henry. It will take place at the Arts and Science Auditorium this Friday Aug. 6th. Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at door; there are also VIP tickets at $25.

Call 828-322-3729 for more information.

The other event will take place at the Hickory Community Theatre.

"Be There Once More"
Unifour OneStop Collaborative (a non-profit organization) is sponsoring the Ridgeview Revue

Bringing Back The Talent To You! Visual and performing artists from Hickory and surrounding areas will be performing in the Ridgeview Revue on August 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hickory Community Theatre located at 30 3rd Street, NW (Downtown) Hickory, NC.
As a follow-up from the 2009 Revue, special guest artists produced in the Hickory area will perform at this gala attraction.
Local Comedian Al Henry will be the Master of Ceremonies.

The donation for this affair is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased from the Hickory Cultural Enhancement Committee, the Ridgeview Public Library and the Hickory Community Theatre.

Main Attraction for the evening will be the "Multi-Talented" Mrs. Lucy Harold of of Hickory, NC

For more information please call 828-322-8555

A "Post-Racial Society" - Really??

Well August is upon us and it is still very hot!!Don't know about you but it seems that months are going by faster. My children tell that it is due to aging...we will leave that alone.

Also, lets not forget the youth nation we have behind bars. Whatever belief system you operate under has a provision to help the helpless. If we have not realized it yet; our youth particularly young black men have been systematically, yes I said systematically, disenfranchised. Study the two political cartoons for some discussion. So many have gone to prison I bet the Statue of Liberty does look like that to some of our youth. If you know someone in prison for a non-violent crime, which most are, we have to work hard to get them back.

The title for this post came from my Academy visit today(thanks Bro. Johnny Scott) this video from the "Rachel Maddow Show". Yes, the show has a "liberal" slant to it but after watching the video I believe it has a truth slant as well.
What I like about this video it's shown from historical context..oh man..you will see. Let me know what you think at ujimainhickory@gmail.com .

Just click on this .Read down a little bit and click on the video

Peace out!!