We have officially started our first social service project, Lyric’s Little Dresses for Lexington, to help clothe underprivileged girls in Lexington with simple, summer dresses made of pillow cases and ribbon. Join us for more guidance, an opportunity to work beside other participants for inspiration, companionship, more materials & of course sewing. Facilitator, Bonita Harris, will be available at these meetings.

This program is a collaboration with the UK African American Africana Studies. These conversations will happen every 2nd Saturday, December-May 2012).

January 14, 2012- Dr. King’s Dream for Black Men, What’s Next: MLK Cultural Center scholar-in-residence, professor Arnold Farr and co-host professor Vershawn Young, African American Studies and English, will discuss the promise of black manhood in America by examining MLK’s actions, philosophies, and speeches.

February 11, 2012- So Black I’m Blue: Psychologist, Lynda Brown-Wright, discusses the mental health consequences of racial oppression and coping skills black men develop to survive.

March 10, 2012- The Enemy Within: Black Male Health and Healing: Lexington physician, Jai Gilliam, discusses health concerns specific to black men.

April 14, 2012- The Power and The Pain of Empowered Black Men: Black Panther scholar, Jakobi Williams, discusses key figures in the movement and their celebratory relationship with the communities they lived in.

May 12, 2012- 99 Problems: Legal scholar, Melynda J. Price, speaks and moderates a panel discussion between police officers and young black men.

The Kentucky Black Expo Beauty and Barber’s Ball is a formal event to recognize and celebrate the history of Beauty and Barber shops as the corner stone in the African American community. This event is open to the public. Admission is $65 and includes hor d’ ourves, drinks and breakfast.

Get your ticket today!!!!