Recent world events make Black History Month all the more important. Portending military escalation, nuclear shields and war as the mostly likely scenario for humanity in the new millennium the Atlanta Vibe Repertory Company embraces Black History Month as an educational opportunity. Reminding Americans of their true history and a heritage that spawned slavery and massacres (Rosewood and Greenwood), as well as, Manifest Destiny (The Trail of Tears and Wounded Knee), The Vibe's pleas are for the world to remember Mumia Abu-Jamal and black victims of the "War on Drugs/Co-InTel-Pro" and the genocide of slave descendants.

This February the Atlanta Vibe Repertory Company will present The Underground Railroad 2002. Sketched against a backdrop of their ancestors running North to escape bondage, poets and other performers will revive the underground concept to symbolize our struggle today. This performance merges the reality of slavery with today's institutionalize racism and reflect the continuity that makes black history a lesson for today young people. As in the days of slavery, this production showcases the creativity of young artists and entrepreneurs as a result of black history. It focuses on what black performers are doing today to develop quality family entertainment.

Headlining this production will be the MoorEpics Slam Team Alexis, Malik, Georgia Me and Yohannes performing cuts from their new CD MoorEpics Slam Team 2001. Taking the West by storm at the Seattle Poetry Slam Championship and appearances by Georgia Me and Abyss, slam master for the team, the audience will experience what the rest of the world is talking about on the spoken word scene. Raising the performance level will be several cast members Bonnie and Q-Swon from The Block, a play by Aqiyl Thomas and Yohannes.

The Underground Railroad 2002 will present four performances beginning on February 9 through March 1 at Davage Auditorium at Clark Atlanta University (CAU).To RSVP, contact Yohannes voice- 404-244-6023 or e-mail icim@bellsouth.net or www.thedish.ws Come and join the ATL Vibe and add your voice to millions in a prayer for peace through understanding during Black History Month.

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