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Special presentation entitled "The Three Good Lookin’ Poets": Dan Waters, Mike West and Justin Ahern, three poets based in Martha's Vineyard. They are joined by Renaissance House poets Jacqueline Jones LaMon and Afaa Michael Weaver. Free to public.

Public Reading of Frederick Douglass Speech “What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?” changed to Saturday, July 5 due to weather. To be held at Inkwell Beach by Renaissance House: Retreat for Writers & Artists. Readers invited.

Double XXposure celebrates over 40 years in public relations, publicity, artist development and marketing. Angelo Ellerbee’s clients have included Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Dionne Warwick, Janet Jackson, Big Daddy Kane and Hinton Battle.

Abigail McGrath, Founder of Renaissance House Writers Retreat, Invites “Voices” of All Ages to Participate in Dramatic Reading of Frederick Douglass' Speech "What Does Fourth of July Mean to the Negro" on Inkwell Beach. Potluck lunch served.

Patricia Williams, Noted Author, Columbia University Law Professor, MacArthur Fellow and Nation Magazine Columnist at Free Reception & Reading from Her Book-- Open House: Of Family, Friends, Food, Piano Lessons, and a Search for a Room of My Own

Hinton Battle is singing, dancing and hosting worldwide. There's a new jazz CD "Hinton Battle: Something New.” He's producer/host of an audition show “Road To Broadway" for Japan TV. And, he's mentoring kids at a Washington, DC dance school.

Renaissance House Salon Series Holds Presentations with Martha’s Vineyard Writers and Poets: John Hough, Jr., Dan Waters, Mike West, Justin Ahern and Jessica Harris

Sasha Dias debut album “Break Free” on LTK 20 Rechords spotlights her melodic vocal talents with a Reggaeton Pop vibe. There's a delightful duet cover of “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough" with Reggae crooner Terry Linen that's also a video.

SCIP is a scholarship and leadership organization for diverse Tri-State youth. Honorees include: Claes Nobel, National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) & senior member of Nobel Prize family and Dr. Rudy Crew, president, Medgar Evers College

Birthing Project USA's Atlanta Baby Shower Helps Low-Income Mothers and Infants with Healthcare Advice, Baby Gifts and SisterFriend Mentors. Nene's Secret Hair Care is Sponsor of Birthing Project USA's 2014 Awareness Campaign