Tuesday 8:00 Buzz - 10/17/2006

This continues my effort to chronicle the guests and topics covered on the Stan Woodard's Tuesday 8:00 Buzz on WORT-FM

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Today's Show

First Guest: Earl Ofari Hutchinson Author of The Emerging Black GOP Majority (Non-Fiction)

Second Guest: Thomas Schaller Author of Whistling Past Dixie: How Democrats Can Win Without the South (Non-Fiction).

Announcements

• Saturday, Oct 21st Starting at 10AM in Beloit - The Black Star Project in Beloit presents a funeral service for the "N word". Schedule: 10AM at Bethel AME Church 1314 Athletic Ave, Noon rally at Summit Park, Funeral Service 2PM at New Zion Baptist Church, 1905 S Mound Ave followed by a funeral procession and repast with food, music and fellowship.
• Anti-Racism Workshop - A six-week workshop led by Groundwork to examine how racism and white supremacy impact our lives, institutions and movements for social justice. Discuss the history, hear stories of resistance and analyze how white privilege plays out in our communities, working spaces and organizations. For More Information: Terry Ross 608-279-2710 or trtrtr@charter.net WNPJ story.
• The African Presence in Mexico is showing at The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in Chicago.