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VIDEO: “Ella Baker Shaker” Brings Awareness of Local Civil Rights Leader
Ella Baker Shaker, a New Orleans bounce tune that brings awareness to one of the Civil Rights Movement’s most dynamic figures.
What do you get when you combine the prowess of a Civil Rights leader and the musical styling of a New Orleans bounce music queen? ✊🏽👑
You get Ella Baker Shaker, a new single from a compilation all about celebrating Black Joy called The Black Joy Experience Vol 2: Comrade led by Johnathan Lykes and featuring THE Big Freedia.
Coined “The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” Ella Josephine Baker’s career spanned more than five decades. Her impact was felt and known especially in New York City and the South, where she worked alongside some of the most noted Civil Rights leaders of the 20th century, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall, A. Philip Randolph, and Martin Luther King Jr. She also mentored many emerging activists, such as Diane Nash, Stokely Carmichael, and Bob Moses, as leaders in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
Ella Baker
Baker’s hometown was Norfolk, VA; however, her childhood home is located in Littleton, NC. Each year in April, organizations such as the NAACP commemorate Ella Baker Day throughout the country.
Trust, Ella Baker Shaker doesn’t replace an actual history lesson about the dynamic figure, but it does serve to build awareness about an influential (and local) member of the Human Rights movement.
Celebrate Ella Baker Day on Friday, April 8th at 9am for the dedication of the new Historic Highway Marker at 158 NC Highway 903 in Littleton, NC.
Learn more about Ella Baker and her contributions by visiting the Ella Baker Center website or the Ella Baker Educational Project of NC.
Jonathan Lykes – Ella Baker Shaker (Feat.) Big Freedia
Entertainment
Warrenist Crossword: WCHS Homecoming Edition
Guess the answers for this WCHS Homecoming-themed crossword puzzle!
Show how strong your Eagle Pride is with this WCHS Homecoming-themed crossword puzzle!
Don’t miss the action when the WCHS Eagles take on the North Edgecombe Warriors on Saturday, Sept. 14! Get your tickets here!
Entertainment
Darren Fleet Returns to Goodnights Comedy on Oct. 30
Darren Fleet is bringing his brand of standup to Goodnights Comedy in Raleigh on Wednesday, October 30.
Darren Fleet has come a long way from walking the halls of Warren County Schools and posting hilarious videos on YouTube. Nowadays, he’s traveling the country hitting comedy clubs, appearing on improv shows, and sharing his comedic pop culture rants to his fan base of over 2 million followers!
If you’ve been waiting for him to appear on a stage near us, you’re in luck! Fleet’s bringing his brand of standup to Goodnights Comedy in Raleigh on Wednesday, October 30.
From the website:
It doesn’t take long to fall in love with Darren Fleet’s humor. Fleet is making waves in the comedy world and if you’re smart, you’ll want to ride this one. He has performed live with the likes of Rickey Smiley, Karlous Miller, and the cast of “Wild ’N Out,” among others. Fleet has been performing comedy for 5 years now and has graced stages throughout the U.S. He has performed and headlined at several comedy clubs including The Funny Bone, The Improv, Stardome, Comedy Zone, and Punchline Comedy Lounge.
Fleet has been fortunate enough to showcase his talents at the “BET Awards,” Essence Festival, CIAA All-Star Weekend, and Bronner Bros Hair Convention. If comedy isn’t enough to keep him busy, he has thrown his hat into acting as well. This fall, he will premiere his television show, “What Behooves Me,” which will air on ICTV. Fleet has built a following of more than 2 million followers on social media alone through his Instagram and Facebook with his humorous rants on various aspects of everyday life.
Reserved tickets are $37 and general admission is $27.
For tickets to catch Darren Fleet live, visit the Goodnights website at https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/shows/278945.
Goodnights Comedy Club is located at 401 Woodburn Road in Raleigh, NC.
The weather and scenery could not be more perfect for the first event at the Heritage Cultural Farm in Warrenton.
Hosted by Herman and Veronica Alston, Jazz on the Farm attendees were able to kick back and relax as they immensely enjoyed live music by Just Friends, a band based out of Vance County, NC; DJ sets by “The Bluesmaster” Willie C, and radio personality Sherman Johnson as emcee.
Hudson Chill n Grill and Kim’s Vineyard were onsite as vendors, and the Alston family also sold BBQ and grilled chicken plates.
If Jazz on the Farm has set the tone for what’s to come, we are more than elated to see what’s next.
Learn more about Herman and Veronica Alston and their plans for the Heritage Cultural Farm by watching the video below:
JAZZ ON THE FARM (July 27, 2024)
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