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Fw: [TheBlackList-2] MAA REPORT: THE DEATH OF MARV TARPLIN (Miracles former guitar player)

Motown Alumni Association     MAA Special Report: The Death Of Marv Tarplin A hero passed... Friday September 30, 2011 Motown's "secret weapon" Marv Tarplin dead at 70 Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (born 13 June 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia) today at the age of 70.You can't express how much this one man meant to those of  us dreaming to make it in the music business. His quiet mystique and unconcerned demeanor would make you believe he was just an ordinary guy. But his creative back beat rhythms on guitar allowed the powers that be to find the creative juices to formulate what would become major classic hits for Motown.   Referred to as The Miracles' "secret weapon",Tarplin began his career accompanying a teenage Detroit, Michigan girl group known as The Primettes (later The Supremes). The Primettes sought an audition with Motown Records, and Tarplin played guitar as they performed for Miracles lead singer Smokey Robinson. Robinson was impressed by Tarplin's guitar playing, and asked the primettes if they could borrow him for some shows. Gradually luring him away from the Primettes to join The Miracles. Tarplin joined The Miracles in 1958.       Tarplin's playing technique along with Smokey Robinson's lyrical flair became the inspiration for most of the Miracles hit songs.       While Tarplin remained with the Miracles for as long as Robinson was their lead singer, he is only present on the cover of three classic Miracles albums: Cookin' with The Miracles (1962), I'll Try Something New (1962), and The Fabulous Miracles (1963). He is mentioned, though not pictured, on the back cover of the group's very first album, Hi... We're The Miracles (1961), and listed as an original group member. As a songwriter, Tarplin helped co-compose many of the Miracles' hit singles, amongst them the million-selling Grammy Hall of Fame winner "The Tracks of My Tears for which he received the ASCAP Award Of Merit (1965), "My Girl Has Gone (1965), "I Like It Like That, (1964), "Going to a Go-Go (1965), "The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage (1967), and Point It Out (1968).       In addition, Tarplin co-wrote several Robinson produced hits by Marvin Gaye, including the Top 10 million selling hits, "Ain't That Peculiar and "I'll Be Doggone. His guitar work is featured prominently on Gaye's Top 40 hit, "One More Heartache, which he also co-wrote,and another of Gaye's chart hits, 1965's "Take This Heart of Mine. He also played on The Four Tops 1970 Top 20 hit, Still Water (Love),co-written by fellow Miracle Smokey Robinson. He also appeared with the group on The Ed Sullivan Show, the 1964 motion picture The T.A.M.I. Show, THE 1965 CBS television special, Murray The K - It's What's Happening, Baby, and virtually all of the group's personal appearance concerts worldwide, including the legendary Motortown Revue shows in the early 1960s.[citation needed]       Tarplin left the Miracles in 1973, shortly after Smokey Robinson and his wife Claudette left the group. His replacement in The Miracles was Donald Griffin, brother of Billy Griffin, Robinson's replacement in the group.       Robinson and Tarplin continued to collaborate as writers on Robinson's solo recordings, including the Top 10 hits "Cruisin' (1978) and "Being with You (1981). Tarplin also continued to play guitar on record and in concert for Robinson, and, until 2008, continued to tour with Robinson. In 2007, Milwaukee, Wisconsin musician, Paul Cebar, paid homage to Tarplin with his song "Marv's Fluttering Guitar (For Marv Tarplin)" from the album Tomorrow Sound Now For Yes Music People.       Tarplin's phenomenal skills as a guitarist and songwriter were demonstrated on many hits of The Miracles, as well as many studio recordings and concert appearances. He served in The Miracles for well over a decade until joining Smokey Robinson after Smokey departed from The Miracles to pursue a solo career. Tarplin is also pictured on the cover of the 2009 Motown CD release, The Miracles-Depend On Me:The Early Albums (2009) .His guitar riffs at the intro of The Miracles' million-seller "The Tracks of My Tears" , are among the most famous in Pop music history.       Tarplin retired from touring in 2008.       Marv was preseded in death by his wife, Sylvia, (who died in 2004) They have a daughter named Talese   Footnote: More information will be delivered as it comes in. Motown Alumni Association • 621 orleans #65 • Detroit • MI • 48207 http://motownalumniAssociation.com Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Preferences | Send to a Friend | Report Spam     __._,_.___   . __,_._,___

Historic Wheels Rally for a Historic House

 

Date: October 2, 2011

Antique and unique cars rally to benefit Bartow Pell Mansion Museum. Bring a picnic, and see and be seen in your wheels. Registration required.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time: 3:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 885-1461

Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park)

Historic Wheels Rally for a Historic House
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:11 GMT

African-American - News

African-American - News September 29, 2011   City where Civil War began to get King memorial (Rome News) Tourists walk through Liberty Square in Charleston, S.C., on Wednesday. The city and the National Park Service are planning a memorial to Dr. Fire Captain's Racist Text (KLFY-TV Lafayette) The Morgan City Fire Department is dealing with some community backlash after one of their Captains sent a racist text in which he makes fun of a carload of African Americans being run over by a semi then sends it to the former fire chief who is black. Cain: Black Community 'Brainwashed' Into Voting For Dems (WAPT-TV Jackson) The one African-American running for the GOP presidential nomination said Wednesday the black community was 'brainwashed' for traditionally siding with liberal politicians. Sharpton: Obama critics backed Clinton in 2008 (MySanAntonio) The Rev. Al Sharpton says he will lead a march in Washington next month in support of President Barack Obama 's jobs plan - and he dismisses blacks who criticize Obama over high black unemployment. Gil Noble will not return to 'Like It Is' (New York Daily News) Two months after he suffered a severe stroke, the family of WABC/Ch. 7 legend says Gil Noble will no longer be able to host the long-running public affairs show "Like It Is." Noble's loved ones, along with his attorney, told WABC/Ch. 7 general manager David Davis last week that Noble would not return to the show. Diversity on runways always a grey area. (The Sydney Morning Herald) SIX months ago, Keli Goff, a blogger, political commentator and self-appointed fashion-industry watchdog, chided designers for their near-exclusion of black models on the runways. Baking Battle: Student Group Under Fire For Its Anti-Affirmative Action Bake Sale (Time) On Tuesday, a group of student Republicans will host a bake sale that sells pastries priced by the buyer's gender or race.

Students’ Knowledge of Civil Rights History Has Deteriorated, Study Finds

EDUCATION Students' Knowledge of Civil Rights History Has Deteriorated, Study Finds By SAM DILLON (NYT) Ignorance by American students of the basic history of the civil rights movement has worsened, according to a new report by the Southern Poverty Law Center. More Articles On This Topic »

Memorial Services for Troy Davis

NYC Memorial for Troy Davis Saturday, October 1st, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm Riverside Church, Assembly Hall, 490 Riverside Drive (Enter on Claremont Ave @ 122nd Street), New York  ORGANIZING MEETING to STOP THE NEW JIM CROW follows from 1:00-4:00 pm In the words of Troy Davis: "I ask my family and friends to continue to fight this fight. =================== Saturday October 1, 11:00am "Celebration of Life Service" Jonesville Baptist Church 5201 Montgomery St., Savannah, Georgia For those of you who cannot make it to Savannah, please wear an "I am Troy Davis" t-shirt or black armband with "Not in my name" written on it. Those wishing to send cards or donations to the Davis family: "I am Troy Davis," P.O. Box 2105, Savannah, GA 31407 Contributions to the Davis children's college savings accounts can be made payable to Martina Correia, put "college fund" in the memo. Flowers and plants can be sent to: Sidney A. Jones and Campbell Funeral Services 124 West Park Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401-6439 (912) 234-7226 "I AM TROY DAVIS!!! (Video Link): http://youtu.be/FMHKuHA4ZHU Please continue to send letters by mail or fax to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles Dr. Musso at Rainbow Medical Associates. Please download the sample letters, edit to include your name and address at the bottom, then print, sign, and mail or fax it to: Letter to Parole Board - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-9RN8aQEf85PeZAGV47g6uVT9c48SXDjJDSiBJuy9k/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 Letter to Dr. Musso and Rainbow Medical Associates - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mkEfq4rNZOAyc5lC4R51FWJOXn2YxFs0CIwf7xA78dA/edit?hl=en_US The State Board of Pardons and Paroles Floyd Veterans Memorial Building 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E. Atlanta, GA 30334-4909 Fax: 404-651-6670 Dr. Carlo Musso, President, and Employees CorrectHealth 9020 Peridot Parkway Stockbridge, GA 30281 Fax: 770-692-4754 Email: Carlo.Musso@correcthealth.org Visit FTP MOVEMENT at: http://ftpmovement.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Here's what's happening in University Heights - Morris Heights

Here's what's happening in University Heights - Morris Heights:           4 Classroom fundraisers These nearby schools are looking for financial help on DonorsChoose.org: The Gift of Compost - From Garbage to Gold Ms. Newmark is asking for $539.75: My students need 2 Worm Composter Kits, 1 Recycle Activity Kit, 4 compost containers, and 1 book called "Learn Every Day About Our Earth." Ps 306 Empower Us! Mr. Brillante is asking for $488.74: My students need a computer in order to become literate with technology. Is 303 Ldrshp & Cmty Svc Acad Disney Planet Challenge Help Us Silence The Noise Mrs. Pacifico is asking for $637.04: My students need an iPad 2 in order to continue the Disney Planet Challenge they began last year. This technology will help them have a winning project. Ps 306 Teaching the Way They Learn! Mrs. Barnett-Ellis is asking for $845.27: My students need literacy and math based activities and games that will provide a fun way of learning. PS 204 Morris Heights School   7 Restaurant inspections ANA COFFEE SHOP: 34 violation points 8 West Tremont Avenue, The BronxInspected September 15, 2011 NEW HING RESTAURANT: 17 violation points 1702 Grand Ave., The BronxInspected September 10, 2011 HING WONG CHINESE RESTAURANT: 14 violation points 1687 Macombs Rd., The BronxInspected September 15, 2011 HIGHBRIDGE INTERNET CAFE: 12 violation points 117C Featherbed Ln., The BronxInspected September 21, 2011 NEW LAI SHUN KITCHEN: 36 violation points 117B Featherbed Lane, The BronxInspected September 20, 2011 EL SASON IDEAL RESTAURANT: 18 violation points 148 West Burnside Avenue, The BronxInspected September 22, 2011 REINAR RESTAURANT: 10 violation points 1969 University Avenue, The BronxInspected September 14, 2011

African-American - News

African-American - News September 28, 2011 See African-American Weather Putting on a Black Face (Auburn Journal) He enjoyed performing in blackface makeup - a theatrical convention since the mid-19th century. Judge says Cherokees violate voting rights, extends election (WHNT-TV Huntsville) A federal judge ruled that the Cherokees violated the voting rights of African-American members of the nation's second-largest Indian tribe, and he ordered an extension to the voting for chief. A cupcake sellout at 'inherently racist' bake sale by UC Berkeley Republicans (WFMZ-TV Allentown) A provocative bake sale designed to satirize affirmative action resulted in no fisticuffs Tuesday, but it did prompt a sellout of 300 cupcakes and some heated debate at the University of California at Berkeley, the bake sale organizer said. Whites no healthier than blacks in Canada: Study (Regina Leader Post) Black people in Canada are at least as healthy as whites, hints a study that is a stark contrast to U.S. Statistics. Obama Promotes Jobs Bill, Attacks Republican Policies (Voice of America) President Barack Obama speaks at the 41st Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Van Andel Institute researchers join fight against breast cancer that targets black women (MLive) Van Andel Research Institute is taking part in a team effort targeting an aggressive form of breast cancer that strikes African Americans disproportionately. Community united at gala (Mississauga) On stage. Internationally-known jazz diva and Mississauga resident Liberty Silver was part of the entertainment on Saturday during the United Way of Peel Region's Black Community Advisory Council gala dinner.

United Hispanic Construction Workers Denies Extortion Charges

N.Y. / REGION United Hispanic Construction Workers Denies Extortion Charges By NOAH ROSENBERG (NYT) Prosecutors called the group a baseball-bat-wielding criminal enterprise that threatened and extorted its way onto construction sites across Manhattan and the Bronx. More Articles On This Topic »

Splendors of Ghana in the Bronx Published on Monday, September 26, 2011, by Mark Hokoda Even newcomers to Ghanaian food can eat well at Accra in the Bronx, bigjeff assures us. Just put yourself in the hands of the engaging staff—they won't steer you wrong. "Wow, what flavors!" marvels bigjeff, who savored a rich and spicy afternoon feast with friends. One highlight was a knockout version of Jollof rice, a West African standard that was topped with fried cassava powder, which gave the dish an intriguing texture. Spinach with egusi (pumpkin seeds) is another must-order because it is "fresh and tender and totally green, yet totally infused with flavor." The restaurant's smoked turkey tail might come as a revelation to anyone who has only experienced turkey in its Thanksgiving holiday guise; at Accra, it's deeply delicious and full of "bacony goodness." Everything's meant to be eaten with starchy mashes like fufu (made of rice, plantain, or the tuberous cocoyam, among other things) and sour, fermented banku (cornmeal and grated cassava tuber). These are an especially good foil for the fiery pepper soup with beef and cow foot, or the palm nut soup with beef, which gets a kick from dried fish. Amp up the seasoning of these dishes with shito, a deep-red and smoky—but not incendiary—Chile paste. The kitchen doesn't hit high gear until midafternoon or evening, bigjeff notes, so don't arrive too early if you want to see the full offering of stews, starches, and roasts. Some may find Ghanaian fare on the heavy side—that was soopling's first take on Accra. But the flavors left a positive impression, and a "day or two later, I started craving it! SO many interesting things to try," soopling says. Accra [Bronx] 2041 Davidson Avenue (at W. Burnside Avenue), Bronx 718-584-8500

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African-American - News September 27, 2011 See African-American Weather Roswell pub accused of racial discrimination (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) A black woman claims she was hired by a Roswell restaurant and bar, but then fired before she started work because of the color of her skin. State poverty rate up (Charleston Daily Mail) About 326,000 West Virginians lived in poverty in 2010, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Faison setting the stage to tell Harlem story (NY Daily News) George Faison wants black Harlem to share its story with the world - and possibly save its youth and make some money in the telling. Pay-By-Race Bake Sale Sparks Firestorm (TurnTo23) And the controversial "Increase Diversity Bake Sale" hosted by the Berkeley College Republicans is still on, the club's president said, despite "grossly misguided comments" and threats aimed at supporters of the University of California, Berkeley, student group. African-American network "Bounce TV" debuts Monday (Business Journal) Atlanta-based Bounce TV, a free broadcast network targeting African-Americans ages 25 to 54, debuts at noon Monday with the airing of the 1970s movie "The Wiz," reports The Associated Press. Longtime Richmond gadfly now on the other side of the podium but still making trouble (Contra Costa Times) Richmond City Council Member Corky Booze listens to comments during a public safety committee meeting in Richmond, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept.

Sentencing Shift Gives New Leverage to Prosecutors

TOP NEWS Sentencing Shift Gives New Leverage to Prosecutors By RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. Empowered by years of tough sentencing-law changes in state legislatures and Congress, prosecutors have more muscle to extract guilty pleas from defendants and avoid trial. Slide Show: Mandatory Minimums Put Power in Prosecutors' Hands Graphic: More Guilty Pleas

Via Verde in South Bronx

ARTS / ART & DESIGN Via Verde in South Bronx Rewrites Low-Income-Housing Rules By MICHAEL KIMMELMAN (NYT) Via Verde, a subsidized housing development in the South Bronx, rewrites rules and assumptions behind low- and middle-income housing. More Articles On This Topic »

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African-American - News September 26, 2011 See African-American Weather Obama tells Blacks to 'stop complainin' and fight (KYTV Springfield) In a fiery summons to an important voting bloc, President Barack Obama told blacks on Saturday to quit crying and complaining and "put on your marching shoes" to follow him into battle for jobs and opportunity. CBC members react to Obama's speech on jobs, the black community (CNN) In a fiery speech at the Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner, President Obama challenged Republicans in Congress to show they care about job creation and was roundly cheered for showing he's "going to fight" to fire up his supporters in a battle to "save the country." As he has done frequently in the weeks since he introduced the American Jobs ... (more) Springfield NAACP President Talbert W. Swan II outlines priorities (Free Republic) Following the June 28 election that brought new officers into the fold, the Springfield branch of the NAACP is focusing its attention on five key areas to promote its agenda of equality. Provocative Bakesale Incites Debate over Racism (WLTI-FM Syracuse) An "Increase Diversity" bake sale planned by a group of students in Berkley, Calif., in which the price of baked goods will depend on the buyer's gender and race is drawing cries of racism, which is just what the organizers say they wanted. Controversy erupts over Campus Republicans bake sale plans (CNN) Campus Republicans at the University of California Berkeley have cooked up a storm of controversy with their plans for a bake sale.

Shady Bronx community groups get Yankee charity cash

Shady Bronx community groups get Yankee charity cash

By CANDICE M. GIOVE, KEVIN SHEEHAN and GARY BUISO

Last Updated: 7:23 AM, September 25, 2011

Posted: 1:33 AM, September 25, 2011

 

EXCLUSIVE

That’s foul.

The nonprofit in charge of doling out nearly $1 million a year in New York Yankee cash to Bronx charities is throwing it away on shady organizations, for-profit businesses and barely effective but politically connected community groups, a Post investigation found.

The questionable groups supported by the New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund included:

* ALFRBA, which bills itself as a free manners and etiquette course but hawks such hip-hop sportswear as do-rags, bucket hats, sweat suits and T-shirts online. It received $3,000 in 2008 and 2009.

ANGEL CHEVRESTT

MAKING IT RAIN: Question-able beneficiaries of a community fund created in the deal for the new Yankee Stadium include the formerly for-profit El Maestro gym (pictured) and the apparel seller ALFRBA, run by Barbara Gibson.

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Barbara Gibson

* El Maestro, which was a for-profit boxing gym in 2009 when it applied for and received $5,100 for equipment from the fund, which is supposed to support only nonprofits. In 2010 the gym secured nonprofit status, but it still charges members a $100 initiation and $30 to $50 in monthly fees.

* Flo-Bert Ltd., a tap-dance troupe that performs an annual recital in Manhattan. The group got $2,000 in 2009 even though it hadn’t filed paperwork with the IRS since 2007. The feds canceled the purported nonprofit’s tax-exempt status last month.

* Praise, Peace and Pride, which didn’t bother to explain its mission on a 2007 tax form. The charity later explained it in a 2009 filing, but the form showed it didn’t spend a dime on its “youth services.” It filed no tax forms in 2008. Yet it received $5,100 in Yankee money in 2009. It scored another $20,000 in 2010 and 2011, an organizer said. In March, the group announced an effort to “provide medical-health and dental-care assistance for all hip-hop pioneers and their families.”

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/bronx/bronx_bummers_It5UzNjOX8xe9OkoCh9bNO#ixzz1YyHRRxhL

Fw: [CSH - News | 98] VIDEO: Immigrants Takeover Mark-Viverito's Office | Movement for Justice in El Barrio

FYI! How many Residents of Central and West Harlem would have the "strength of heart" to "bring it" to our Political Representatives like the "Movement for Justice in El Barrio" brought it to NYC Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito? If we did an action like this?  Would the Political Representatives of Central and West Harlem have had the participants arrested? What do you think? Look at the Video.     Movement for Justice in El Barrio <movementforjusticeinelbarrio@yahoo.com> Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 2:22 PM   To: movementforjusticeinelbarrio@yahoo.com Greetings: We would like to share with you a new video on our recent action  against Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito. In this short video, immigrant women and other low-income residents  from El Barrio storm and occupy the offices of Council Member Melissa  Mark-Viverito to protest her ongoing promotion of  displacement and  negligent landlords in our community. In the face of police presence  and hostility from office personnel, these luchadoras fearlessly speak  truth to power and denounce Mark-Viverito for her profoundly anti- democratic attacks against her East Harlem constituents, our homes and  community. Please circulate widely.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA8vZUcpb9c ----- END MESSAGE ----- -------------------------------------------------------------- Coalition to Save Harlem Blog http://CoalitionToSaveHarlem.blogspot.com