[Bgs-list] Lunch Wednesday & Clarification

[CHARLES BAKER]

I'll be working in Greenville Wednesday. Catch you guys in two weeks.
On Apr 29, 2013 3:11 PM, "Bryant Smith" <smithcan at mac.com> wrote:

> Are you a BG?
>
> I thought I would begin today's lunch announcement just providing a little
> clarification on what a BG is. BG is an acronym for Black Guy. The BG's
> lunch group is a support group formed at Clemson University in the 80's and
> reactivated in the mid 90's. The group was originally designed to provide
> African-American male faculty and staff members a chance to meet as a
> collective and share a meal. The group has since expanded to include
> community members, friends, relatives, graduate students, etc. and yes the
> occasional White guy has been invited and included along with some women on
> very special occasions. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of
> every month at noon in various dining establishments in the Clemson,
> Central, and Pendleton areas. Special consideration give to supporting
> minority owned businesses.
>
> The BG's lunch group provides us an opportunity for anyone who self
> identifies as "Black" be they American, African, or from anywhere in the
> Diaspora to come together put our titles aside, discuss issues of
> importance to us as a collective, as well as gain support and reaffirm our
> humanity. The BG's has no political affiliation, no hidden agenda, no
> formal leadership structure, and serves as a vehicle for connecting over
> lunch. If you are receiving this email it is because you have self
> identified as being "Black", or of African decent, or have specifically
> been asked to be included in the list. If someone you know that meets those
> criteria is not receiving these emails please let us know and we can add
> that person to the list. Participation and attendance is not mandatory we
> simply provide an opportunity for some of us who work in isolation to have
> at least two times a month where we can meet with others and commune.
>
> Having said that this week's lunch will be held at the Japanese place in
> the plaza across the street from the post office in Clemson. I can't
> remember the name right now but if you know it tell the rest of us when you
> reply. We will meet at noon and discuss things such as the marathon
> bombers, the NFL draft, the White House press dinner and comedy show, and
> the end of another great semester for those of you still functioning on
> academic calendars. As always any other topic you would like to suggest is
> fair game, although I am declaring a moratorium on any conversation that
> focuses on Dexter. We will not pick on him at all this week. Yes I promise.
> Hope to see you there and now that we have a clearer understanding of who
> is a BG maybe some more of you will see fit to join us. Make sure and rsvp
> so I can keep count of how many seats we will need. Thanks.
>
> The List Keeper
>
> Bryant K. Smith
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>
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