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MONTGOMERY, Ala. |
- Thanksgiving Parade. A 55- year tradition, the parade steps off at 11 a.m. down- town at Eutaw and Pratt streets. Saturday, Nov. 18.
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Turkey Day Classic. Alabama State University vs. Tuskegee University. Nov. 23. |
BIRMINGHAM |
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NEW YORK CITY |
- A Voteless People is a Hopeless People: W.C. Patton and the Struggle for Voting Rights, 1947-1997. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Exhibit. Through Dec. 17.
- 5th Annual Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Awards Dinner. Established by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Nov. 18.
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- African Diaspora Film Festival. Various venues in New York City. Nov. 24-Dec. 10.
- The 3rd annual New York Comedy Festival. Queen Latifah & Friends scheduled on Nov. 11.
- Various venues in New York City. Festival runs Nov. 7-12.
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CHICAGO |
ORLANDO |
- Association of Black Cardiologists convention. Chicago Marriott Downtown Hotel. Nov. 11.
- Heat. Two sisters come together to visit their ailing mother one summer weekend. Written by Marsha Estell, directed by Ilesa Duncan. Presented by eta Creative Arts Foundation. Nov. 30-Jan. 21, 2007.
- The 93rd annual tree-lighting ceremony. Nov. 24.
- Thanksgiving Parade. State Street. Nov. 23.
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- National Alliance of Black School Educators conven- tion. Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Hotel. Nov. 7-12.
- The 27th annual Florida Classic. Bethune-Cookman College vs. Florida A&M University. Nov. 18.
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COLUMBUS, Ga. |
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PHILADELPHIA |
- Fountain City Classic. Fort Valley State College vs. Albany State University. Nov. 4.
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- The 21st annual Philadelphia International Art Expo. Liacouras Center, Temple University.
Nov. 10-12.
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DETROIT |
SAN FRANCISCO |
- Lasting Foundations: The Art of Architecture in Africa. Exhibit. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Through Dec. 15.
- Thanksgiving Parade- Downtown Woodward Avenue. Nov. 23.
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- Black Nativity. A gospel celebration of Christmas inspired by Langston Hughes. The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. Nov. 24-Dec. 24.
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DURHAM, N.C. |
WASHINGTON, D.C |
- CIAA Championship. Nov. 11.
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- African Art from the New Orleans Museum of Art. Exhibit. National Museum of African Art. Through Jan. 28, 2007.
- The Bluest Eye. Toni Morrison’s play. H Street Playhouse. Through Nov. 5.
- Step Afrika! Dance Place. D.C. –based dance company. Nov. 11-12.
- Banding Together: School Bands as Instruments of Opportunity. Exhibit. Anacostia Community Museum. Through May 14, 2007.
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JACKSON, Miss. |
ISLAND DESTINATIONS |
- Capital City Classic. Alcorn State University vs. Jackson State University. Nov. 18.
- National Black Caucus of State Legislators Legislative Conference. Jackson Marriott Hotel. Nov. 29-Dec. 3.
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ANGUILLA |
- Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival. Features international and local artists. Nov. 9-12.
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LOS ANGELES |
CAYMAN ISLANDS |
- UniverSoul Circus. Hollywood Park. Through Nov. 12.
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- Cayman JazzFest. Scheduled to perform are KEM, Natalie Cole, Jeffrey Osborne, Boney James and others. Nov. 30-Dec. 2.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. |
CURAÇAO |
- The 99th Church of God in Christ Holy Convocation. The Memphis Cook Convention Center. Nov. 6-13.
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- National Association of Black Scuba Divers 16th annual summit. Hilton Curaçao. Nov. 8-12.
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ST. KITTS |
MIAMI |
- Black Psychiatrists of America convention. St. Kitts Marriott Hotel & Casino. Nov. 9-12.
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- Miami Book Fair International. Street Fair surrounding Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. Nov. 17-19.
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