Tavis Smiley to be at Hampton U, February 2006

Smiley to broadcast from Hampton, By Andrew Petkofsky, RTDWILLIAMSBURG -- Tavis Smiley's 2007 "State of the Black Union" will be broadcast live from Hampton University on Feb. 10 as part of the ongoing commemoration of Jamestown's 400th anniversary. Jamestown 2007, the state agency organizing the commemoration, announced yesterday that the symposium, held annually since 1999, will take place atHampton University's Convocation Center and will be broadcast live via theC-SPAN cable channel. The event brings together America's black leaders, educators, public policymakers, community organizers and religious leaders to examine the black influence in America. This year's edition will focus on Jamestown, which is near where the first Africans came to America in 1619, officials said. Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in America. "Jamestown changed the world in many ways, but perhaps it shaped our nation most profoundly the day Africans arrived," Smiley, a radio and television personality, said in the news release announcing the broadcast. "I can't think of a more relevant place to talk about the issues facing our community today than the place where African culture became American culture." Guests on the broadcast will include Princeton professor Cornel West; Angela Glover Blackwell, founder of PolicyLink; and the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, officials said. Admission is free. Those interested in attending may register online at www.tavistalks.com, or by calling (213) 694-1883.

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More Pictures Homecoming 2006

Here are a few more pictures from Homecoming 2006. The young ladies who are not members of our class are Miss Hampton 2006 and two from her court after Chapel Sunday. . Nancy's daughter and Mom are in that picture as well. Dee's two teenage daughters are pictured with Nancy's daughter. You probably recognize the rest.

Homecoming 2006 - What A Blast!!!!

You can see from the pictures that the Class of 1986 was well represented at Homecoming. We had a blast. There were so many of us there. From the looks of most of these pictures, it looks like there were only ladies from our class in attendance. However, there were many of our male comfidants, not just Dana Hubbard.

By the way, Senator Bobby Scott was not in our class. The tailgate turned out to be so much fun. It was a place where we could congregate, get reacquainted, eat, and purchase Dana's book and Gina's CD. The weather was perfect. The music was good and we won the game!!!! If you missed it this year, make plans to be there in 2007 because the Class of 1986 will represent again.

Remember you guys. HU needs us. We are a prestigious educational institution that has a tremendous amount to offer. The only way that we will continue in our tradition of excellence is if we support our Home By The Sea. Though it may be a sacrifice, write a check to Hampton through this class. We are doing awesome things in our communities and we need to let the world know that a step in our building blocks of greatness was Hampton University. It is a university worthy of all great minds. PLEASE GIVE BACK!!!!!!!!

If you took pictures during homecoming, please send them to me. I need more because I do not have a good representation of all of us who were there.