A Touch of R.E.A.L.L.I.T.Y to Perform at UMC
(Refine Everyone All Life Lives In the Young)

A Touch of REALLITY brings together multiple variations of voices of as enraged people to words.  Have you ever felt the emotion of oppression?  Well, this group can make you think you have.  Three young college students who enjoyed reciting poetry came together to form this unique type of trio.  Craig Knight, 1994 graduate with a B.A. in English, Horace Jackson, 1995 graduate with a B.A. in Theater, and Tamara Davis a 1996 graduate with a B.A. in Communications, all met at Kean College of New Jersey and are the one and only A Touch of REALLITY poets.

A Touch of REALLITY is a continuation in the way of African Oral tradition.  Having opened for popular rap groups like The Fugees and The Lost Boys, they have opened for their mentors, the world famous Last Poets.   Performing throughout the state of New Jersey at every event, program, and activity that they could, paying themselves enough for meals, they have been able to create a following.  They have performed fore many different audiences (blacks, white, multicultural, old and young) and they have gained the respect of all who have experienced one of their shows. Their wide range of acceptance was displayed at Essex Country College's gymnasium (Newark, NJ) where they performed at the Alpha Phi Alpha 15th Annual Step Show and received a standing ovation form its diverse audience.

A Touch of REALLITY is dedicated to the upliftment of humanity.  Their clear way of displaying the emotions felt by some of the most complicated subjects is both entertaining as it is educational.  They are able to touch on subject like AIDS, the use of the "N" word, television's effect on American children and the day-to day experiences of a young black male.  Coming fresh out of the college environment, they are most effective performing in front of intellectual audiences.  Presently, this young, energetic group can be seen on college and university campuses throughout the country.

What: A TOUCH OF REALLITY
When: March 24, 8 p.m.
Where: Bede Ballroom at the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)
Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by Student Activities.

Posted: 02-23-98

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