In your area July 16, 2008

BERNICE & TOSHI REAGON - Dr. Reagon is a Freedom Singer who highlights her forty year journey as a cultural activist, scholar and artist.  Founder of Sweet Honey In the Rock, she renders her passionate convictions in a moving and memorable mixture of song and spoken word, drawing on the life stories of 19th and 20th century African American women whose struggles for freedom guide her in this moving presentation.

In your area September 10, 2008

PATRICE GAINES – An award winning former Washington Post reporter, Ms. Gaines works to empower girls and young women at risk, drawing from her experiences on the streets and in prison. She is co-founder of Brown Angel Center, providing formerly incarcerated women and their families with the tools to renew their lives. Gaines is author of Laughing in the Dark and Moments of Grace: Meeting the Challenge to Change. She currently is doing commentaries for National Public Radio.

In your area October 7, 2008

BOB LEVEY – A veteran prize-winning journalist in the nation’s capitol, former Washington Post columnist Bob Levey discusses media ethics, responsible reporting in the 21st Century, and the media's struggle with racial and gender discrimination.  He has authored three books, including Washington Album: A Pictorial History of the Nation's Capital.

In your area January 20, 2009

JIM LUCAS – “Dynamic”, “heartwarming” and “soulful” are words often used to describe Lucas’ portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  His uncanny resemblance to King is breathtaking, and his performance consistently brings standing ovations and a deeper appreciation of King’s life, work and vision.

In your area April 1, 2009

ROBERT KIRSHNER – Just what is the size and shape of the Universe, and how fast do galaxies move?  Astronomer Robert Kirshner, author of The Extravagant Universe, answers these and other cosmological questions in a compelling style with amusing personal stories that make this otherwise daunting field accessible and entertaining.  He was recently featured in the highly acclaimed PBS NOVA series “Origins”.