So Long 2012

As we transition into a new year, I'm hopeful that all of you have run out of fingers and toes to count your blessings.

For some, 2012 marked the end of a journey; while others embarked on a fresh new start.

Ubiquity, as always, showed up. We were there for those who lost loved ones and for those who triumphed. That's what we do. And once again, the Homecoming Old Skool Jam was financially successful and wonderfully enjoyable.

We accomplished so much as a class and individually. I can't remember everyone but these folks recorded some memorable moments during the past year: Brett Pulley, the dean of HU's Scripps Journalism School; Marcia Fields Milton, being elected to the Trailways board; Winifred Green Little earning her doctorate; and Miki Turner, publishing her first book.

As we move ahead to 2013, please be cognizant of the time. In two years we will celebrate our 35th reunion at our beloved Home by the Sea and we need to start actively contributing funds toward our class gift. Many of you have created a separate banking account in regard to this effort. I think that's great. I'm starting mine in 2013, too. Others have been sending checks directly to class treasurer Chuck Dortch, who has done an outstanding job keeping the Reunion Committee abreast of our financial activity. Whatever you can do, just do it!

Also, as previously mentioned, we are working on a major fund-raising project that I won't mention publicly. Hurricane Sandy through a monkey wrench in that effort during homecoming and the Hampton-Morgan State game in NYC. It's all good though. We have all summer and Homecoming 2013 to make up for lost ground.

So, here's hoping that 2013 is all that you need and want it to be for you and yours. Thank you for your service, your love and your kindness. There's nothing like UBIQUITY!

Cheers,
Mik

Ain't This Da Truth!

Big ups to  Ezrah Aharone for his provocative and well-researched piece on President Abraham Lincoln called: The Legend of Lincoln Unchained. Here's a link to his column that appeared on the Black Star News website.

http://blackstarnews.com/news/135/ARTICLE/8608/2012-12-29.html

Congrats!!

Congratulations to Darcea Scott West whose daughter Leigh, who will be enrolling at New York University this fall. NYU was just one of six schools so far that accepted Leigh. Hampton, Howard, Pitt, Rutgers and Maryland were the others. Always nice to have choices!

Miki Turner's book, journey to the woman i've come to love, will be released early next month after a lengthy production delay. If you're in L.A. on Jan. 20, artist Synthia Saint James will host Miki's first book signing at her home/gallery. Miki will then travel to the UK, St. Lucia and possible Germany for other signings during February. Additionally, she has been invited to speak at the Women of the World conference in London this March.

Homecoming 2013

The Reunion Committee has reserved a block of rooms at the the Crowne Plaza for the upcoming homecoming weekend whenever that might be. We currently have a block of 20 that may increase. As soon as we receive and sign the contract, we'll let you know. The rate is $169 including breakfast.