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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
The history of African Americans is unique and rich, and one that has helped
to define what it means to be an American. Arriving on ships on the shores
of North America more than 300 years ago, recognized more as possessions than
people, African Americans have come to know the freedoms fought for in
establishing the United States and gained through the use of our founding
principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assembly, and due
process of law. The ideals of the Founders became more real and more true for
every citizen as African Americans pressed us to realize our full potential
as a Nation and to uphold those ideals for all who enter into our borders and
embrace the notion that we are all endowed with certain unalienable rights.
Since Carter G. Woodson first sought to illuminate the African American
experience, each February we pause to reflect on the contributions of this
community to our national identity. The history is one of struggle for the
recognition of each person's humanity as well as an influence on the broader American
culture. African Americans designed our beautiful Capital City , gave us the
melodic rhythms of New Orleans Jazz, issued new discoveries in science and
medicine, and forced us to examine ourselves in the pages of classic
literature. This legacy has only added luster to the brand of the United States ,
which has drawn immigrants to our shores for centuries.
This year's theme, "The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas ," is a
chance to examine the evolution of our country and how African Americans
helped draw us ever closer to becoming a more perfect union.
The narrative of the African American pursuit of full citizenship with all
of the rights and privileges afforded others in this country is also the story
of a maturing young Nation. The voices and examples of the African American
people worked collectively to remove the boulders of systemic racism and
discrimination that pervaded our laws and our public consciousness for decades.
Through the work of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, Booker T.
Washington and George Washington Carver, Martin Luther King and Thurgood Marshall, the
African American community has steadily made progress toward the dreams
within its grasp and the promise of our Nation. Meanwhile, the belief that those
dreams might one day be realized by all of our citizens gave African American
men and women the same sense of duty and love of country that led them to
shed blood in every war we have ever fought, to invest hard-earned resources in
their communities with the hope of self empowerment, and to pass the ideals
of this great land down to their children and grandchildren.
As we mark National African American History Month, we should take note of
this special moment in our Nation's history and the actors who worked so
diligently to deliver us to this place. One such organization is the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- the NAACP -- which this year
will witness 100 years of service to the Nation on February 12. Because of
their work, including the contributions of those luminaries on the front lines
and great advocates behind the scenes, we as a Nation were able to take the
dramatic steps we have in recent history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America ,
by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of
the United States , do hereby proclaim February 2009 as National African
American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and
all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate
ceremonies, activities, and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of
African American history.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
second day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of
the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA

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Ms. Goodson at Thigpen Hall....she was nothing nice (at least that's what we thought" Mr. Devinini (?sp).....did anyone take Philosophy under him? Hell Week on the Yard....... Eating breakfast for…

Started by Brenda Robinson Harley. Last reply by Cheryl Hutcherson Askew Aug. 13, 2008.

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Okay folks after talking with the Tracy over at First Fridays Huntsville. I t would be more cost efficient to let them take care of the event planning. They will have a 3 night itinerary. Including a…

Started by Eric Wagner. Last reply by Eric Wagner Jun. 23, 2008.

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I remember Magnum beer $2.75 a six pack of tall boys and Red Dagger from the State Store.

Started by Charles Albert. Last reply by Charles Albert Jun. 18, 2008.

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Comment by Cheryl Hutcherson Askew on October 6, 2008 at 9:20pm: I was just on "The Hill" a couple of hours ago. The banners and the balloons have started going up. It has begun to look like HOMECOMING!!.They were having a step show on the Quad. The students were all gathered but no one appeared to be having fun. When we were there, on the block, things were poppin'! They really don't understand that these are some of the best days of their lives!

Comment by Joyce on September 25, 2008 at 8:26pm: I remember the block parties and cheap gas...

Comment by Eric Wagner on September 25, 2008 at 9:48am: Mr. R.B. Taylor died Thursday of a massive heart attack in Aliceville AL.The father of Colavito Taylor, Orlando Taylor, Debbie Taylor Cousette, Curtis Taylor, Toronto Taylor Wildem and Salvino Taylor,all AAMU Alumni They attended between 1979-1990. Mr Taylor was also the uncle of Wanda Phillips also a AAMU alumnus and a member of the Bulldog Nation. The funeral was Thursday, September 25 at 11:00am at Truevine Pentecostal Church in Aliceville, AL. Lavender Funeral Services will be handling the body. The address is as follows:

Lavender Funeral Services
11233 Highway 17
Aliceville, AL 35442
Phone Number: (205) 373-2420
Please uplift the family in your prayers

Comment by Joyce on September 23, 2008 at 10:15pm: I remember those wild and crazy block parties. Also, the Omega parties, scarry!!

Comment by Robert Drake on September 18, 2008 at 11:50am: I have Myrna's first CD. How many more has she released since that one? I need to add them to my collection.

Comment by Eric Wagner on September 11, 2008 at 5:07pm: Myrna Clayton'85 has been nominated for
2008 Gospel Choice Award:
Atlanta's Best Female Artist.

We need your help.
PLEASE go to www.thegospelchoiceawards.com
click on the VOTE button ...the FEMALE ARTIST button
Then, select MYRNA CLAYTON as BEST FEMALE ARTIST

Do It TODAY!
Oh! help us spread the word...
ask all your friends to vote TOO!

On May 1, 2008 at 11:43 AM, Dee Curtis wrote:
>Check out Myrna Clayton's video. Her daughter Maia
>was the videographer. Watch the credits at the
>end.
>
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dreJqmyLGhY

Comment by FLIPPER on September 2, 2008 at 12:52pm: LET ME START BY SAYING THAT ALL OF THE SWAC BANDS MUST COME TOGETHER AND FIGHT THIS ISSUE. TSU IS A MEMBER OF THE Ohio Valley Conference.
THE RULES FOR THE SWAC DO NOT APPLY TO THEM AT ALL, YES WE NEED TO FIND A WAY A GET AROUND THE RULES.
I KNOW THAT THE OUR DIRECTORS DO READ THE INFORMATION FROM THIS SITE, SO WITH THAT SAID,
PLAN # 1.CAN THE BAND PLAY AND TURN THE VOLUME DOWN UNTIL THE SNAP OF THE BALL AND THEN TURN THE VOLUME UP. THAT IS WHAT TSU DID.

PLAN # 2 HAVE THE BAND PLAY IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION IN THE STANDS BUT AT HALF VOLUME.

PLAN # 3 . TURN THE BAND INTO A CHOIR AND SING THE SONG AND HAVE THE DRUMS PLAY ON THE RIMS TO KEEP TIME.

PLAN #4 -PROTEST THE SWAC OFFICE IN A ONE DAY EVENT. MOST SWAC BANDS WILL BE HERE IN B'HAM ON OCT 5, 2008 FOR THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS. BRING THE TV CREWS, ALL OF THEM LOCAL PLUS CNN,
ALL OF THE BANDS WOULD PLAY TOGETHER ONE SONG IN FRONT OF THE SWAC OFFICE. THEN THEY WOULD HEAD TO THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS. WE MUST DO SOMETHING.
THE NCAA RULING ON HALFTIME IS 10 MIN PER BAND. WHY DID THE SWAC GO TO EIGHT MIN?

IF WE STAND AS A FULL GROUP AND PRESENT OUR CASE THE SWAC THAT THE BANDS OF BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS JUST AS BIG THE FOOTBALL GAME ITSELF, I AM SURE THAT THEY WOULD LISTEN AND CHANGE THE RULES.

IF YOU DONT KNOW, THERE IS A $500.00 FINE TO THE BAND THAT BREAKS THE RULE, THE FIRST TIME AND NEXT TIME THE BAND WOULD HAVE TO SIT OUT ONE GAME, IF THE BANDS KEEPS BREAKING THE RULE THEY WILL HAVE TO SIT OUT THE WHOLE SEASON.

I SAY THAT WE STAND UP FOR THE BANDS AND HAVE THE SWAC OFFICE TO LISTEN TO WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY.

PLEASE COPY THIS COMMENT AND PASS IT ON TO THE Alumni AND ALL OF THE OTHER SWAC BANDS, AND THEIR BAND DIRECTORS.

WE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN LETS SHOOT FOR THE OCT 6, 2008 BATTLE OF THE BANDS TO SHOW THE SWAC , THAT WE CAN STAND AS ONE.
AND BY THE WAY THE MMW BAND SOUNDED GOOD AND LOOKED GOOD ON THIS PAST SAT.

AND I VOTE THAT THE MMW WON THE FIFTH QUARTER VERSUS TSU BAND.

Comment by FLIPPER on August 31, 2008 at 2:15am: Darryl Rich'85 ( Daddy Rich) lost his father this morning in Atlanta . The
Funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at one . For further info you can contact me
(ericjohneric@gmai.com)or Cedric Hackett (Flipper) (cedehackett@bellsouth.net)

Comment by FLIPPER on August 29, 2008 at 1:21pm: REASON-- DJ BY FLIPPER & DADDY RICH --THE BEST DJ CREW A&M EVER HAD ON THE YARD AND IN THE CITY-1981-1986

Comment by Dee Curtis on August 29, 2008 at 12:35pm: Bobby you are a nut! I remember you and the juice fights! LOL Thanks for keeping the troops at bay for me!!

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