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TheRoot.com : Soul and Food with Mary Wilson

Monday, 06 October 2008

Sept. 27, 2008--An original member of the Supremes, Mary Wilson has been performing since she was 14 years old. Since the group disbanded in 1977, she's established herself as a solo performer, an author and an advocate for humanitarian causes, In 2003, she was named a Cultural Ambassador for a Department of State program to improve international cross-cultural understanding. Last year she became a spokesperson for the Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI), a non-profit focused on finding solutions for humanitarian problems. At a time when food costs have shot up, Wilson is particularly proud of the HDI initiative that gives Food Stamp participants greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables by contributing $5 towards a minimum purchase of $5 at 46 farmers markets in upstate New York. Here's what she had to say about her involvement with HDI and the road that led her to where she is today: Read The Full Article @ TheRoot.com

from Janet Browne at The V&A

"Greetings to One and All,

I hope you are all well and looking forward to some more great events and activities coming up at the Victoria and Albert Museum, many with strong African, Caribbean & US connections.

Events and Activities:

Black Heritage at the V&A, 3pm, meet at the Meeting Point in the Grand Entrance

1.Why not come down to the museum tomorrow, Sunday 25 May at 3pm and listen to me (wow) talk about the way the V&A interprets its collections, exhibitions and displays for black audiences and the relevance of events. Free, drop-in.

2.After or even before my talk visit the fabulous newly opened exhibition The Story of the Supremes from the Mary Wilson Collection in Fashion, Room 40, Entry Ј5.00 Link

3.If you have more time or prefer jewels, enamel and pearls, visit the newly refurbished permanent Jewellery collection in Rooms 91 - 93 - equally fabulous. Free, drop-in."

13 May - 19 October 2008

A display of performance costumes worn by The Supremes, one of the most successful groups of the sixties - only the Beatles had more number one hits.

The display will show the changing image of The Supremes from the early days when they were known as The Primettes to the glamorous Hollywood designs they wore at the height of their fame, and look at their continuing stylistic influence on performers such as Beyoncé....