What BGC is reading in April...

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GRIPS Organization (Tacoma-based mentoring program)

Girls Reclaiming Individual Purpose in Society (GRIPS) Organization is a faith-based mentorship program that benefits teenage girls in the Tacoma-Pierce County area. GRIPS organization seeks to build self-esteem, academic acheivement and cultural experiences within young women who face unique challenges through mentorship, socialization, volunteer opportunities, cultural experiences and other resources.

Email:	gripswa@gmail.com

Check out the GRIPS website at: http://www.gripswa.org/

Add GRIPS to your friends on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100002304515473

Go here to "Like" GRIPS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Grips-Organization/208875742463978

WORD OF THE DAY: FALLACIOUS

Definition of FALLACIOUS

1 embodying a fallacy <a fallacious conclusion>

2 tending to deceive or mislead : delusive

— fal·la·cious·ly adverb

— fal·la·cious·ness noun

MC Lyte: Lyte as a Rock Lyrics

I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E
[repeat 3X]

[Milk]
Do you understand the metaphoric phrase 'Lyte as a Rock?'
It's explaining, how heavy the young lady is
You know what I'm saying King?

[King of Chill]
Yes my brother, but I would consider 'Lyte as a Rock'
a simile because of the usage of the word 'as'
And now.. directly from the planet of Brooklyn
MC Lyte -- as a Rock!

[MC Lyte]
Must I say it again, I said it before
Move out the way when I'm comin through the door
Me, heavy? As Lyte as a Rock
Guys watch, even some of girls clock
Step back, it ain't that type of party
No reply if you ain't somebody
Get out my face, don't wanna hear no more
If you hate rejection, don't try to score
First base? You ain't got what it takes
You smile, you wink, you big fake flake
You're so pathetic you make my stomach turn
You beg, you borrow, now you have to learn

I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E
[repeat 2X]

[MC Lyte]
Lyte as a Rock, or I should say a boulder
Rolling down your neck, pounding on your shoulders
Never shall I be an emcee, called a wannabe
I am the Lyte, L-Y-T-E
This is the way it is, don't ever forget
Hear the rhyme by someone else and you know they bit
All in the way, just little obstacles
Chew em up, spit em out, just like popsicles
Suckers out of my way, we're not on the same wavelength
I show stability, potential and strength
On the other hand, you are weak and unruly
Could never be a spy, cause you're just a plain stoolie

I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E
[repeat 2X]

[MC Lyte]
I'm a slave, I'm a slave, I'm a slave to the rhythm
Def rhymes on the micraphone is what I'm givin
Yes I am a Rock and you are just a pebble
Milk turn up the base, and Rock adjust the levels
If a rap can paint a thousand words then I can paint a million
Wait, Lyte is capable of paintin a bazillion raps
So when I say it, this is what I mean
Audio Two an alliance on the scene
and I'd like to say whassup to my producer King of Chill
Party people are you ready, jam if you will
Never underestimate Lyte the Emcee; I am a rapper who is here
to make the things the way they're meant to be
The World Ultimate, I'm here to take the title
but I had a little trouble upon, my arrival
But I got rid of those who, tried to rock me
Lyte is here, no one can stop me

I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E
[repeat 2X]

[MC Lyte]
There are Hip-Hop leaders, this you know
We also have, hip-hoppers that follow
By the tone of my voice, you can tell I am a scholar
I'm also the leader of the hip-hop followers
Now get this, I'm at a jam and I'm rockin it
Suckers like a checkerboard, when black is clockin it
The grace as I ease across the stage
Bars around the audience, sort of like a cage
They laugh, cause they assume I'm in prison
but in reality, they're locked in
Once again I'll state that I can't be stopped
cause yo, I am as Lyte, as, Rock!

I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E
[repeat 6X]

I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E
[repeat 4X]

I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E
[repeat 4X to fade]

March's BGC is a classic: "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

This month we are reading Toni Morrison's first novel, the Nobel Prize winning "The Bluest Eye. Join BOOKS.GIRLS.COCKTAILS for more info and to participate: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=182945245061768

Purchase "The Bluest Eye" at your local bookstore or on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Bluest-Eye-Vintage-International/dp/0307278441/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300212791&sr=8-1

ALSO, its time to start making suggestions for April's book! Any literary work by a female author is welcome. ;-)

Judithe Hernandez: Adam and Eve Series

http://judithehernandez.com/adam_eve_new.aspx

This series is just a sample of many powerful pieces in the Judith Hernandez exhibit at the NMMA.

La Vida Sobre Papel

curated by Dolores Mercado

National Museum of Mexican Art

January 21 through May 1, 2011

Through the female figure, Hernández explores the themes of violence and femicide while making references to love, seduction, and Mexican popular culture. Since the late 1960s, she has been fundamental in the Chicano art movement, and was the only woman in the influential collective Los Four.

Gallery Tour & Conversation

Friday, April 15, 12-2pm at the museum.

Staceyann Chin's Poem About Equality & Our March

BOOKS.GIRLS.COCKTAILS is an international network of women dedicated to collectively reading and discussing the works of engaging female authors.

Here's how it works:...
1. Each month the members of BGC (invited via FACEBOOK) choose a book and correlating cocktail to post as an event on FB. Toward the middle to end of every reading cycle BGC members should post a suggested book (title and description) and correlating cocktail. The book for the next month will be chosen based on the amount of "likes" each post receives.

2. Each BGC member who joins the event should immiediately purchase and begin reading the book for that month and ALSO invite ALL of her female friends to the event as well as post a status and tag BOOKS.GIRLS.COCKTAILS.

3. As each BGC member reads the book they should post a statuses about BGC and the book (please tag the event: this will allow the post to be viewed on your page and news feed as well as on the page of the event.)

4. At the end of the month, local cohorts should plan a social gathering for more in-depth discussion and fun. (the event should include the book's "theme cocktail" AND lots of pictures to post!)

5. We will read 1 book every 30 days. It's not too late to start reading and participating!
*February's book is "The Other Side of Paradises" by Staceyann Chin our cocktail is Jamacian Fizz. The Chicago cohort will get together:

Thurs March 3 @ 7:000PMJa'Grill Restaurant and Lounge
1008 West Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Who's coming?!?

Any other regions planning to meet?

If you haven't finished (or started) the book, catch up! Make sure you've done your reading though because it will be a lively discussion and there will be a trivia with prizes to win.

ALSO, its time pick our book for March so we need all BGC Members to post a suggestion and vote on (like) your favorite choice! Remember the book just needs to be written by a female author.