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October 4, 2007 at 6:53 pm (Sign Me Up!)
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- “African Drumming Monday night”
- “African Dance Monday night”
- “ACS Football Team”
- “Literature Book Group”
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ACS Membership gets you free or discounted entry into all things ACS related. Trips/ Events/Groups & Workshops.
Monday Nights Drumming and Dance
October 4, 2007 at 1:52 pm (Black History Month)
African Drumming and dance has now begun! 1st Session started last Monday @ 7.30pm. First session was free! The evening was soo much fun, we learnt a small traditional song from mali “Mariobasiii” , whilst we made a good, good melody on the Djebe drums. First timers come and join in the drama. This week is another totally free session, with pick up’s from Butchart at 6.30pm. It is at the community centre Off Holburn junction, ACS will provide transport. No booking required for this event.
Click the 2007- 2008 events link for maps and more information.
See you all soon
Poetry By Keron Niles LLM International Law 2006 -2007
October 3, 2007 at 5:34 pm (Black History Month, Poetry)
Black Grease By Keron Niles
Grease in the hands of a black man
Doesn’t make them white,
Just shiny, more attractive maybe.
Grease in the hair of a black man
Doesn’t make it blond,
Just shiny, jet black, more attractive? Definitely.
That smooth lubricant that ameliorates,
Improves the appearance of the user.
Money in the hands of a black man
Doesn’t make him a ‘sell out’,
Doesn’t make him white
Doesn’t even make him a black man
In a white man’s world
It just makes him shine.
But why do the words black and shine
have to contrast?
Why must ‘black’ stay in the back?
Why must ‘black’ always lack?
If I’m black can’t I take what’s mine?
If I’m black why can’t I shine?
If I’m African
If I’m Syrian
If I’m Chinese
If I’m East Indian,
It doesn’t matter!
We need to understand,
We can all have dominion! Or can we?
Superior or not, who we are will never change,
In the eyes of man, it can be re-arranged
What’s yours is yours
And mine, mine,
But in the Office
Or on the field
I believe that we can shine.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t make black white
Didn’t even make black equal to white
But he let us shine.
He made us shine.
He put the grease in our hands,
So that grease in any hand
Could now,
Shine.
*Grease – Hair Food
In Celebration of Black History Month…
October 3, 2007 at 4:00 pm (Black History Month)
‘One way we can honour the sacrifices made so that we and the coming generations may live freely is to continue to be seekers of truth and seekers of peace not only in October but throughout the year.’ Desmond Tutu.
When you hear of Black History Month, what is it that crosses your mind?
I know what I think when October gets here, I think of celebration, jubilation, victory, and the most importantly I am reminded of the resilience of the human spirit. This year Black History Month is all the more poignant because we mark 200 years since the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, and if that is not a reason to celebrate I don’t know what is.
Let’s take the next few weeks of this month to educate ourselves about our history, let’s take time to remember those who came before us and worked ceaselessly to ensure our freedom, let’s proclaim our heroes, and be motivated by their contributions to society. Be it individually, or collectively make this month a month of jubilation!
Happy Black History Month 
The Launch Party…
September 30, 2007 at 4:46 pm (Parties)
The Launch Party was amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing….no really and truly it was amazing!!!! We had a fantastic venue; The Tunnels and arguably the best DJs in Aberdeen; Much love Charlie, Joe and our very own Kojo the music was on point, and people came in their hundreds. Thank you all for coming to show your support, if you missed this event do not despair there’ll be another one very soon, look out for the posters around campus and halls. For pictures click on this http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1323930&op=1&o=all&view=all&subj=4978472970&aid=-1&id=810250256.
On the 15th of October, we are holding our Annual General Meeting at NK1 from 6pm to 9pm. All of you are welcome to attend, bring all your questions, all your suggestions, and we will be ready to listen and help. We love people being involved in the running of this society, so please use this as an opportunity to join and help any way you can.
See you soon
The Membership Fee…
September 27, 2007 at 9:03 am (Membership Fee)
The membership fee is £5,
What does your membership get you? This year we have gone all out!
- Free entry to next Afro Jams event (Non Members £3) November
- Free 1st session @ African drumming & Dance classes (Discounted entry all year)
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We will be giving new members transport to workshops (October 2007)
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Up dates and discounted/ free entry to showings of African cup nations football games
- Discounted tickets to end of year dinner and dance.
- Access to all society days out
- Plus much much More…..
Ideally anyone looking to join the society should hand this in at The Tunnels, this Friday the 28th. There will be a table at the entrance where you could ask any questions you may have and be told more about the society before you make up your mind. However we do understand that everyone’s situation is different and do not feel obligated to pay the membership fee now.
