What A Time To Be A Tiger!

            It has been a great time for the Big Blue Family! As you all know the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened last weekend, and our very own Aristocrat of Bands, had the honor to partake in the 3-day event. They played several songs on the White House Lawn and even had the chance to meet both the president and first lady. Our band became the first HBCU band to perform on the south lawn of the White House. Now there should be no more debates on who has the best band!   There are several pictures floating around social media, as well as videos of their actual performance so if you have time go check them out. 

           Moving onto our “for colored girls”

review last month. People have said nothing but great things about it.  It was a success thanks to all staff, and students that either performed, organized, or spoke at this event. I also had the chance to speak with our peer Kamri Jordan, an English major who spoke from the student point of view on the panel.  She said that she was nervous at first, but felt more comfortable as she began to speak.  “Dr. Dixon went over the impact  that “for colored girls” had on women studies and how it serves as a black feminist text. I talked about how the book had an affect on me as a aspiring poet,” she said. Other professor such as Dr. Hayes, and Dr. Pinkard also gave background information on Shange and discussed the elements of the choreopoem. Student artists created paintings in response to the film; and student poets from Soulfire (pictured right) read performed poems from the play, as well as their own response poems. Overall the event was a success, thanks to everyone that came out. Please check out the Facebook and Twitter page for upcoming events.
         Lastly, we would like to send our condolences to the family of Coach Ed Temple.  The memorial service was remarkable, and we are honored that Coach Temple is a part of TSU's legacy.

Sincerely,
AB