bill berry. jr., CEO/aaduna Inc. and Publisher/aaduna.org In a rare reading, aaduna's publisher, bill berry, jr. spoke at today's "MLK Jam Night" sponsored by the Diverse Auburn committee of the Harriet Tubman Center for Justice & Peace.   In an essay titled, "Something to Think About," berry offered a glimpse into other King writings besides his celebrated "I Have a Dream" speech.  Using direct quotes and his own commentary, berry succinctly presented another facet of the King legacy that keenly identified the racial, social, and economic ills that have not been resolved in America since 1958.  And he pointedly reminded the multi-racial audience of adults and children of the importance of this year's presidential election especially the president's role in appointing Supreme Court judges. Heidi Nightengale, poet  The evening was filled with song, poetry, and MLK themed video presentations by Auburn's chi...

If you are a resident of Auburn, NY, reside in the Finger Lakes region or CNY, or visiting for the holiday weekend, you are invited to attend and encouraged to participate in a community and city-wide event on this Monday, January 18, 2016. The newly formed Diverse Auburn committee of the Harriet Tubman Center for Justice & Peace will host a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event to be held at Auburn Public Theater. "Celebrate Diverse Auburn" MLK Jam Night Read a poem - Sing a song - Tell your story Monday, January 18, 2016 4:00 p.m. - until we're done! Auburn Public Theater 8 Exchange Street Downtown Auburn, NY 13021 315.253.6669 Free and open to the public Community members and visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate diversity and Martin Luther King, Jr. in whatever form that takes for each person: readings, poetry, song, dance, story telling, or however one is inspired! The early segment of the event will be reserved for elementary and school ag...

Our hiatus is over!  We trust you had a wonderful and festive Holiday Season and are successfully transitioning yourself to a new year.  We hope you receive many unexpected opportunities to shine while making significant strives towards achieving all of your 2016 goals!  Raymond Nat Turner (photo Photo Credit: Debra St. John) If you are (or plan to be) in the New York City area or have friends and associates who are New Yorkers, tell them to check out Raymond Nat Turner whose work is in the current issue of aaduna . Here are the details: Honor MLK Arts for Arts presents JANUARY EVOLVING Not a Police State / Justice is COMPASSION on Friday January 15, 2016 featuring 7pm   Raymond Nat Turner JournalJazzPoet 8pm   John Hebert - bass 9pm   BLU Farmers Hamiet Bluiett - reeds William Parker - bass Gerald Cleaver - drums at Abrazo Gallery 107 Suffolk Street #...