June 23, 2008 11:32 AM
About a week and a half ago I received the sad news that our good friend Jim Banks had a heart attack. Jim means a lot to all of us, especially in the minority communities. He has been an outspoken ally for many causes and I know I appreciate all that he does. Many of his friends, colleagues and students are having a benefit. Below is the invitation. I urge everyone who loves a free spirit to go and show some love.
“LET’S SHOW SOME LOVE” BENEFIT CONCERT FOR JIM BANKS"
In an effort to support our colleague and friend Jim Banks, as he courageously recovers from an unforeseen medical condition. The students of the African People’s Association, Conscious Lyrics, and concerned faculty and friends of Suffolk County Community College invite the public to a musical event in his honor.
The World Famous Legendary Intruders, renowned for their Top Ten multi-million selling classic” I’ll always love my Mama” their first record to hit the charts. Other top 10 hits such as “Together”,” Cowboys to Girls”, “I wanna know your name” and “We’ll be United”. The Legendary Intruders thrilled fans around the world for many years. They did this through a smooth blend of harmonies and unison that gave them their own unique style. Their songs…the words that make you FEEL, THINK AND FALL IN LOVE!
There will be other performers that will offer an evening of music and spoken word.
All of this will be happening at the Grant Campus, Van Nostrand Theatre of Suffolk County Community College located in Brentwood on Friday, June 27th at 7:30pm.
Ticket prices are $ 20.00 for general admission and $15.00 for SCCC students with ID.
If you are unable to attend this outstanding event, donations are greatly appreciated, and can be forwarded to the attention of Norman Daniels, Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs, SCCC- Grant Campus, and Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, New York 11706. Please make check out to: SCCC ASSOCIATION - JAMES BANK FUND
For further information, please contact:
Tara Fagan: 631-851-6702
Christopher Conzen: 631-548-2522
Caprice Crippen: 631-548-2634
Cynthia Richardson: 631-548 -2527
Robertha Merriweather : 917-723-3566
PLEASE PASS THE WORD!” LET’S SHOW SOME LOVE” FOR DOCTOR LOVE!
SEE YOU ON THE 27TH !
Norman Daniels
Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs
(631) 851-6341
Captree Commons, 110
danieln@sunysuffolk.edu
DIRECTIONS:
From the east take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 53. Follow signs to Wicks Road.
Go south ½ mile on Wicks Road to campus entrance on right-hand side.
From the west, take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 52, Commack Road. Cross over Commack Road, stay to right to Crooked Hill Road. Right on Crooked Hill Road to the campus entrance on the left.
http://www3.sunysuffolk.edu/About/MapGrantStandard/index.asp
Wishing all the best for Jim Banks, who has been a real friend to immigrants, encouraging and supporting the development of artists and cultural events at WP's Farmingville community support center. The event sounds excellent - we will spread the word...
By Nadia June 23, 2008 10:09 PM
Prayers to Jim and the family he so loves. Jim and I have known each other since 1978 -- during our days as Supervising Child Care Workers for Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Group Homes Program in Yaphank, where he worked in the house named after Family Court Judge Schraeder. Over the past few years we have had the chance to work together again through the Center for Holocaust, Diversity and Human Understanding, the Council for Prejudice Reduction, and the Southampton Anti-Bias Task Force. We will spread the word about this event. Thank you for organizing this program.
By Roberta Richin June 23, 2008 10:50 PM
Jim Banks is an inspiration to us all in the human justice field. Prayers to you Jim and your family. Praying for your speedy recovery.
By Alisty Joy Keneth June 24, 2008 10:45 AM