Saturday, June 21, 2008 - Events

June 19, 2008

Thursday

THE BRONZEVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Jun 19, 2008 to Jun 22, 2008
Location: Bronzeville, Chicago
Description: THE BRONZEVILLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL http://www.bronzefest.com/index.html Bronzeville Cultural Festival (BCF) is an event to honor Bronzeville's cultural heritage and to further affirm the outstanding African American contribution to Chicago's rich artistic and literary foundation. BCF features the Bronzeville Film Festival and the Bronzeville Book Fair and cooperates with the Lake Meadows Art Fair. This year’s theme is EXPANDING THE SPECTRUM OF BLACK IMAGES, WORDS AND IDEAS. ABOUT THE BRONZEVILLE FILM FESTIVAL The Bronzeville Film Festival is being organized by Third World Press Foundation. Its mission is to showcase feature films, documentaries, animation, short films and videos that communicate the sophistication, significance and history of African Americans. The festival promotes appreciation of film as an art form and provides a vehicle for education and entertainment while solidifying the base that nurtures and encourages emerging black filmmakers. Third World Press Foundation
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June 20, 2008

Friday

The First Annual Indigenous Women's Conference Workshop
Jun 20, 2008 to Jun 22, 2008
Location: Hartford, Conn
Description: The First Annual Indigenous Women's Conference Workshop Date: June 20th - 22nd, Two Thousand Eight Place: 21 Keeney Terrace Hartford, Conn 06107 Theme: Mothers Take A Stand Some Topics of Discussion: Education - Establishment of Indigenous Schools Unity - We must Unite or we will be extinct Culture - Discussion of the Indigenous History and Language Heath - Immunization - Saving our children Midwifery - Re-Institution of our National Birth Registry Many dynamic and powerful speakers addressing issues that are of importance to women And much, much, more . . . Cost for the entire weekend - $35.00 - Vendors are welcome Make money order payable to: Diana Dawes Mail to: Anaid El C/O Diana Dawes PO Box 1145 Hartford, Conn 06143 Or you can pay using PayPal - copy the below link to you browser: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=HatshepsuArawak%40aol%2ecom&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=First%20Annual%20Indigenous%20Women%27s%20Conference&item_number=First%20Annual
Created by: KWASI Akyeampong

Africa in America: Images of Land, Struggle and Resistance
Jun 20, 2008 to Jun 21, 2008
Location: WESLEY UNITED METODIST CHURCH
Description:

The Manuel Zapata Olivella Center & Wesley United Methodist Church cordially invite you to an inspiring weekend of activities, June 20 to 22, 2008. "Africa in America: Images of Land, Struggle and Resistance." Photos by Jonathan Bruce, Nacho Hernandez, Danita Delaney and others. Friday, June 20th Opening Reception (refreshments, jazz ensemble, & conversation with artists), 6:30– 10 pm Saturday, June 21st Afternoon Exhibition: guided tours, 12 noon– 5 pm Sunday, June 22nd Afternoon Exhibition: guided tours, 12:30 – 5 pm Evening Fundraising Event for Pastors for Peace/ Cuba Caravan, 5 – 9 pm Featuring: Oscar Rousseaux, Afro-Cuban Musician & Carlo Gentile, Spoken-Word Artist, and Singer Luci Murphy. Dinner will be served. Admission $5 Co-Sponsors: MILPA, GRUPO AFRODESCENDIENTE, FRIENDS OF THE CONGO, TRANSAFRICA FORUM. Contact: Humberto Garcés Executive Director Phone: 202-558-7230 | 202-966-514 5312 Connecticut Avenue & Jenifer Street, NW. Washington, DC. 20015 www.wesleydc.o
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June 21, 2008

Saturday

Onipa Abusia’s Summer 2008 Upcoming Events
Jun 21, 2008 all day
Location: NYC & Wash., DC
Description: Onipa Abusia’s Summer 2008 Upcoming Events (Dates subject to change) 92-15 172nd St, Jamaica NY Or 310 Sheridan, Street NW, Washington DC 20011 Saturday June 21, 2008, Last Akom before ban on drumming, 7pm, located in New York; (The AKOM is a collective religious service celebrated where the community comes together to praise through song, dance, and the drum). Saturday August 2, 2008, Street Festival from 1-6pm, at St Albans Park, Jamaica NY Saturday August 16, 2008, in New York - Nana Kumi Festival, 8pm (For transportation from DC, please call) For further information about Onipa Abusia upcoming events, please call (718) 658-2600, (202) 529-3636 or email onipaabusia@hotmail.com. Onipa Abusia maintains and preserves the traditional culture and spiritual practice of the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa, which was established in America by the late Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I, founder of the Dinizulu African Dancers, Drummers and Singers.
Created by: KWASI Akyeampong

2008 Green Foods Festival
Jun 21, 2008 all day
Location: Marcus Garvey Park & The National Black Theatre
Description: The 2008 GREEN FOODS FESTIVAL(TM) is a community health event that emphasizes the importance of eating and living a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in eating more green, preparing more nutritional meals or practicing a more healthier lifestyle attending the 2008 Green Foods Festival is a great place to start. You will have the opportunity to hear, taste, sample and gain healthy support at our community festival! At the 2008 Green Foods FestivalTM , there's something here for you! Fresh and organic produce Raw Food Demos Natural Bodycare Products Deliciously prepared sauteed, steamed and cooked menus from India, China, Latin America and the Carribean plus "Healthy Living Book Cafe", "Yoga/Martial Arts Demos" , Children's Activities, Entertainment and more!! Gain valuable health information from Our Wellness Pavillion. Our Exhibitors include: Wellness Centers Culinary Cooking Schools Aromatherapy Therapeutic Massage Wholistic Dentistry See Flyer: 2008GreenFoodsFest.Fly
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