1st Annual African American Band Event in Lancaster

Concerned Black Men of Lancaster, PA will be hosting its First Annual African American Band Event featuring Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and area high schools on Saturday, August 22, 2009. The event will be showcased at the following location:
Clipper Magazine Stadium

650 North Prince St. Lancaster, PA 17603

Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at Clipper Stadium.
Inivited bands include: Bowie State University, Delaware State University, Lincoln University, Morgan State and Coppin State University. Also featured will be HBCU Drill Teams/Steppers and HBCU recruiters. Bands from area high schools will also perform.
For additional information, contact Concerned Black Men of Lancaster, PA:
Jason Thompson: (717) 394-9503 or Byron Folk: (717) 399-4918

Mr. Thompson is a neighbor and I found a flyer in my door the other day. I am looking forward to this event. Here is more info:

Concerned Black Men-Lancaster, Inc.(CBM), in conjunction with other community-based organizations in the city of Lancaster and the Office of Special Events, will be sponsoring the First Annual African American parade and exhibition on Saturday, August 22nd at Clipper Stadium. The stadium is located at 650 N. Prince Street in Lancaster City.
The purpose of this annual African American parade is to showcase higher education, job and careers, and community involvement opportunities for teenagers and young adults, in addition to showcasing musical and performing talent.

This event is an opportunity to enrich all participants in African American culture as well as provide a valuable service to the entire community. Recruiters from colleges, technical schools and other institutions of higher education will be available to encourage youth to seek skills beyond high school. Here is a link where you can view and print a flyer: http://www.lancasterdems.com/calendar.htm