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Profile America – February 1, 2013

Posted by :KCEP Webmaster On : February 1, 2013
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Category: Black History

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Profile America for the first day of Black History Month. This is a time to recall and honor the many positive contributions to our nation made by people of African descent. Started as a special week 86 years ago by historian Carter G. Woodson, the observance is now a full month of activities across the country. African-Americans number just over 42 million in the U.S., 13.6 percent of the total population. By 2050, this proportion is estimated to reach 15 percent. Although New York has the largest number of blacks of any state, Mississippi has the largest share of this group in its total population — 38 percent. African-Americans are the largest minority group in 23 of the 50 states. You can find these and more facts about the African-American population on the Web at <www.census.gov>.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features, CB12-FF.12
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb12-ff01.html
The Black Population: 2010
http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-06.pdf

Black History Month Story

Posted by :KCEP Webmaster On : January 31, 2013
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Category: Black History

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The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent. Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures.

In the decades the followed, mayors of cities across the country began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

Since then, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme.

Cited: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history-month

10th Annual Black History Celebration & Gospel Fest

Posted by :KCEP Webmaster On : January 9, 2013
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Category: Past Events

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Join KCEP Power 88.1 radio, along with SUMNU Marketing and Khaki Publishing as they present the 10th Annual Gospel Fest & Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will take place over two fun-filled and entertaining weekends during Black History Month.

Friday, February 15 & Saturday, February 16, 2013
Friday, February 22 & Saturday, February 23, 2013
Gates Open: Friday – 5 p.m. & Saturday – 11 a.m.

Henderson Pavilion
200 South Green Valley Parkway
Complimentary Admission

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Enjoy the sounds of all forms of gospel music as well as your favorite Motown classics. There will also be community vendors on hand that will feature food, clothing, jewelry and more and lots of family activities. Please visit this page periodically for updates as they become available.

ENTERTAINMENT

First Weekend Friday, February 15, 2013
6 pm – 7:30 pm: KCEP Power 88 Stage

Evening to include food and performances by local children and adults, as well as a musical revue entitled A Night of Soul produced by Broadway in the Hood and featuring Motown’s greatest hits by a multitude of local artists.

Saturday, February 16, 2013
11 am: SUMNU Marketing Stage

Enjoy family activities; bounce houses, carnival games, and face painting sponsored by Christian Embassy Worship Center, commercial and food vendors and great entertainment.

6 pm: KCEP Power 88 Stage

Evening to include food and performances by local children and adults, as well as a musical revue entitled A Night of Soul produced by Broadway in the Hood featuring Motown’s greatest hits by a multitude of local artists.

A Night of Soul is proudly sponsored by Caesars Entertainment.

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Second Weekend
Friday, February 22, 2013
6 pm: KCEP Power 88 Stage

Gospel Fest Musical Concert evening to include food and performances by local children and adults, as well as a Gospel Fest Musical Concert featuring Gospel music spanning the wide range of styles including Southern tradition, modern contemporary, and urban contemporary. Performers include Christian Embassy Worship Center Praise Team, Nate Pointer, and more.

Saturday, February 23, 2013
Noon: SUMNU Marketing Stage

Local adults and children will sing, dance and perform a multitude of acts on this stage, showcasing a variety of talent.

KCEP Power 88 Stage
4:30 pm: Fashion Show

6 pm: Gospel Fest Musical Concert
Gospel Fest Musical Concert featuring Gospel music spanning the wide range of styles including Southern tradition, modern contemporary, and urban contemporary. Performers include Victory Missionary Baptist Church Voices of Victory and Mountain Top Faith Ministries, Kevin “Kalil” Gospel Hip Hop, Soloist Mark McCutchen, Ken Young and more.

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VENDOR OPPORTUNTIES
Would you like to be a food or commercial vendor at this exciting event? To become a Food Vendor, please click here for the official application. If you would like to become a Commercial Vendor, you can find the application by clicking here. Please return applications via mail to the provided addresses found on each application. If you have any questions, you can contact Tanya Myers either via email or by telephone at (702) 267-4158.

Vendor Form
2013 Commercial Vendor Application

Profile America – Black History

Posted by :KCEP Webmaster On : February 1, 2012
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