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Ducky Birts 7th Anniversary Medallion Awards Banquet

earlharveyprod — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:58:19 +0000

This is a big week for Donald “Ducky” Birts, who is working diligently to put together his big event. On Saturday, April 20, The Ducky Birts Foundation will hold its Seventh Annual Medallion Scholarship banquet at First District Plaza, 3801 Market St.

The banquet will have a reception at 6 p.m. The dinner will start at 7 p.m. and the program will kickoff at 8 p.m. The event provides scholarships to students attending Lincoln and Cheyney Universities. Birts knows that education is the key to success.

“I do this event every year to help Cheyney and Lincoln University for scholarships,” Birts said. “I want to help the students from these schools. They’re both small state schools. I want to help the kids succeed.”

Birts cares about people. He knows the importance of helping young people. That’s why he started his foundation. He also plans to reach out to younger people as well.

“I want to start a building for the kids in fourth, fifth and sixth grades,” Birts said. “I want them to learn about government relations and economics. These are two things that run the country. I learned that when I was in high school. I want these kids to become doctors, lawyers and good business people.

“I’ve tried to get as many high profile people involved with this effort. I want to help the community. If we don’t do this, nobody is going to do it. I learned a lot over the years from people like Rev. Leon Sullivan. He’s the best. I got trained by the best. I supported him. I was not a liability. I was an asset.”

Birts has been an asset in business, politics and as a community leader. Moreover, he was a terrific athlete. There weren’t many athletes like him coming out of Camden High School. He was an All South Jersey performer in football, basketball and baseball in 1954 and 1955. He was a two-year starter for legendary basketball coach Tony Alfano. He was the team’s leading scorer. He led Camden High to the South Jersey Group 4 championship.

Birts was not only a great basketball player in New Jersey, but also in Philadelphia. He developed quite a name for himself playing basketball in Philly. In 1956, he played a lot of independent league basketball, which featured a number of outstanding players across the city.

After his playing days were over, he was an assistant coach under Alfano during the years of basketball greats Ron “Itchy” Smith and Sonny Sunkett. Birts owned a clothing store for several years called “Ducky’s Dashery,” which happened to be the name of the team he coached in the Charles Baker League. He was the best dressed coach in the league. He also coached some great players such as John Baum, Charlie Scott, Ollie Johnson, Sonny Jackson, John “Chubby” Cox, Davey Hamilton and others.

“Basketball gave me the wide scope of understanding people,” Birts said. “I learned how to win and how to lose. You can go to different towns and communities. You develop relationships with people. Through basketball, I met people in Camden as well as Philly. I have a lot of friends like Tee Parham, Jimmy Sadler, Jay Norman, Joe Howell and so many others. I came up with those guys. I played basketball with them. You develop friendships. You help people.”

Contact staff writer Donald Hunt at (215) 893-5719 or dhunt@phillytrib.com.

Jazz Jive and Praise with Juanita Holiday

earlharveyprod — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:38:13 +0000

inSightOut TV’s Jazz Correspondent Melanie DuPree interviews jazz vocalist, Juanita Holiday. Juanita Holiday will perform April 14, 2013 (4PM-6PM) at the Jazz, Jive and Praise cafe at Broad & Fitzwater Streets (Tindley Temple United Methodist Church) on the Avenue of the Arts. Get your tickets now at http://www.insightouttvonline.com/jazznorthsouth/tickets/

Breakwater Band’s Calendar Highlights

earlharveyprod — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:35:54 +0000

Bassist, Steve Green highlights Breakwater’s scheduled events.

The Sapphires

earlharveyprod — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:58:32 +0000

Just as African-American filmmaking has blossomed in the past 10 years, there has been a major push to tell stories by Indigenous Australians that has reached the tipping point with THE SAPPHIRES. Directed by actor-turned filmmaker WAYNE BLAIR, it swept the Australian equivalent of the Oscars, winning 11 awards including Best Film and Best Direction. In this exclusive clip, RBTV’s Mike D. chats with Blair, discussing the film and the rise of films by people of color Down Under.

THE SAPPHIRES will be released theatrically in NYC and LA on Mach 22 and expand to other cities (including Philly) on March 29.

Photographed by Craig Carpenter and Phillip Todd.

Breakwater Band to Perform at Ducky Birts Foundation 2013 Awards Banquet

earlharveyprod — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:40:56 +0000

Get close up and personal as inSightOut TV’s Cheryl Douglas interviews world renown and virtuoso bassist Steve Green of the Breakwater band. Hear how the band got back together after nearly 30 years of separation. The legendary Philadelphia funk band Breakwater will perform on April 20th at the 2013 Ducky Birts Medallion Awards Banquet at First Union Plaza (3801 Market Street in Philadelphia.

Davida Godett Receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Strayer University

earlharveyprod — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:59:28 +0000

Davida Godett has received the Outstanding Alumni Award from Strayer University on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10 am at Strayer University’s Philadelphia, PA regional commencement ceremony at the Liacouras Center.
“Strayer University”- was founded 1892 as a business college, which was designed to help individuals increase their knowledge in the business realm, which would increase their marketability. Strayer is currently educating over 50,000 students in over 100 campuses through their accredited programs. “Strayer University is a compelling and enriching center of higher education.”
The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes a highly accomplished Strayer University graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in his or her professional, public and personal life.
The founder of Healthy Thoughts, Davida Godett, suffered three strokes in her early thirties and her life as a mother was severely altered. Godett, an accountant earned her MBA from Strayer University. Through her personal struggles her passion grew to tell others the affects of strokes. Her motto is, “You never know what one has been through, unless you ask them their story”.
Godett started Healthy Thoughts in 2009 with the premise that there is a need for stroke awareness along with health awareness in general. She wants her story to inspire others to maintain a positive outlook on life while potentially saving a life.

The Black Professionals News Supports the Red Ball

earlharveyprod — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:45:24 +0000

The Black Professionals News Supports the Red Ball

Guitarist Jef Lee Johnson Loved by Many

earlharveyprod — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:16:00 +0000

Jef Lee Johnson shown with bassist Esperanza Spaulding

(Jef Lee Johnson appears with bassist Esperanza Spaulding)

Musicians, friends and family came together on February 18, 2013 at Cedar Park Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia to honor the legacy of virtuoso guitarist Jef Lee Johnson. The event was hosted by the Musician’s Fellowship under the direction of Steve Green.
The memorial featured performances by musicians including Gerald Veasley, Cedric Napolean, James Poyser, Steve Green, Lili Anel, Herb Smith, Mike Davis, Darryl Burgie, Charlie Patierno, Chico Huff, Karl McNeill Jr, Leon Jordan, Jr., Ronda Lancaster, Jay Davidson, Adam Guth, Doc Gibbs, Robert Strother, Jr., Frank “Squirrel” Williams, Kim Y. Davis, Ishmael Wilburn, Brett Jolly and many others. …MORE

The Black Professionals News – Your Classic Choice

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Philly Musician Dedicates Website to the Emotional Needs of Women

earlharveyprod — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:53:32 +0000

Brett Jolly, a world renown bassist can be heard on countless recordings and now has launched the website called Love-Notes. Below is an excerpt from Brett Jolly’s Love-Notes website.
“You”… are “special”… and there are times when a woman needs to “hear” how special she is, and hear it in a “very” special way… Here at “Love-notes” we cater to “you”… We’re gentlemen who are here for your “social, mental and emotional needs.” We want to provide you with those “little sweet things” you crave to have “whispered” in your ear (but “rarely” get to hear). We also invite you to respond to us. You can confide to us about how bad your day was… You can tell us about an “emotional breakup” you just had… You can “vent” and we will listen and follow up with an mp3 voice message email attachment dedicated to you featuring the “deepest, most passionate and sensual male voice imaginable.” You deserve it, and this is what Love-notes are all about… for MORE INFORMATION

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One Voice by Breakwater

earlharveyprod — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:42:23 +0000

ONE VOICE

Breakwater, Philadelphia’s original Rhythm and Funk band, urges voters to come together with one voice in Tuesday’s 2012 presidential election.