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Last week was a busy week for many of us here in San Diego. One of my favorite events, San Diego's Mardi Gras seemed to prance quickly by. Since I was preparing for the Haiti benefit, several other upcoming appearances/events, and teaching, the week was a memory blur, except for a few very noteworthy experiences. Thank you to San Diego State's BSSO(Black Student Science Organization) for inviting me to perform; last Wednesday was an inspirational and informative evening of fund raising for Haitians still suffering from the aftermath of earthquake destruction. The organiztion drew a diverse selection of gifted artists and a future statesman--Paolo Paolini. Although only an elementary schooler, Paolini gave a rivoting, mature, motivational speech that highlighted reasons to remember Haitian humanity and to assist those still in crisis---despite lack of current media coverage. A special guest appearance at the start of the show from writer/poet Vogue Robinson   http://www.linked...

It was a busy evening on the San Diego State campus with several events providing opportunities for student social networking, lovers of Opera, listeners to theater monologues, and those who wanted to interact with  Farrell and Sandra Foreman.  These two community minded artist/educators created the Bear Arts Foundation.I met them a couple of years ago when I was a panel member on a discussion during their theater arts event: Colorfest.  http://www.examiner.com/community-theatre-in-san-diego/colorfest-2010-highlights-minority-artists The busy couple graciously dedicated time out of their schedules to participate in one of the Africana Studies Department's Black History month celebration events: Meet The Founders. The department is also celebrating its 40th Year Anniversary this year and will have its official anniversary kick-off event:   Date: Friday, February 24, 2012 Program: Afriana Studies 40th Anniversary Kick Off Reception Location: Extended Studies Buil...