We showin' out now...

What do you get when you ask Professor Kenneth Green to produce a Birthday Tribute for the World Renowned Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery? Answer's simple-- Epic Greatness.

Earlier this month, Professor Kenneth Green of Spelman College, produced a show that Atlanta was not ready for entitled, A mile in his shoes. This production chronicled the life of Rev. Lowery through Dance, Song, Live Art, and powerful words. He managed to assemble an All-Star Cast which included stars such as legendary dancer Savion Glover, Andrew Young, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe, Charon L. Kirkland-- Atlanta Public Schools 2008 Teacher of the Year, Chloe Bailey, Fonzworth Bently, Keith David, Cassi Davis, Julius (Dr. J) Erving, (deep breath) Jasmine Guy, LaTanya Richardson-Jackson, Victoria Rowell, Mykelti Williamson, Capathia Jenkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Alfree Woodard, and none other than the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin.

Just about every medium of media was used in this production, and every component was meticulously thought out-- right on down the the program, which included a letter from Barry himself! (That's President Barack Obama to you) Not only were there celebs involved in the show, but our own performers as well. Big shout outs to the Spelman Dance Theater, the Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs, Jarrett O'Neil, Kashief Muhammad, Kenesha Reed, M'Ballu Tejan-Sie, Deshanna Wiggins (my boo), and Althea Williams.

"If you weren't at the program, you missed a SPECIAL treat!" but we got you...

And... the Spelman Dance Theater and The Queen.

"...I'll follow you till you love me, Papa-Paparazzi!"

What does the end of October mean to students/ Alumni of the AUC? Surely not just the arrival of fall... But HOMECOMING! For many Spelmanites, it is an opportunity to visit family and friends during fall break, then back to ATL for festivities. For the Renaissance Men, a week-long battle between good and evil (class and partying). For both groups, homecoming is the highlight of the year, and the only excuse for acceptable substance and alchohol abuse-- well, usage. Don't judge.

We can't forget one integral part of the week. Fashion. Lookey lookey what we stumbled upon. v103's webmag came out to show love, and snapped a few photos. I think faces have been cut off to protect those who did not consent. ehh... maybe you'll see yourself.

They're mostly all of "bags and boots," but incase anyone was nervous, I can assure you, they're all women dressed in women's clothes. Thanks Dr. Franklin.





For the actual blog on v103's website, click here.

For more homecoming pictures, search facebook for these key words: "All the way turnt up."