Friday, September 19, 2008 - Events

September 19, 2008

Friday

Memorial Tribute to Bro. Bashir Hameed
Sep 19, 2008 all day
Location: A-SPACE
Description: LONG LIVE THE SPIRIT OF BASHIR HAMEED! A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO A SOLDIER IN THE BLACK LIBERATION STRUGGLE JOIN LOCAL PHILLY ACTIVISTS AS WE REMEMBER AND HONOR THE LIFE AND STRUGGLE OF BASHIR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH 7:30PM A-SPACE 4722 BALTIMORE AVE BASHIR HAMEED was born and raised in New Jersey. In 1968, Bashir Hameed joined the Black Panther Party while residing in Oakland CA. Once he returned to New Jersey, he became Deputy Chairman of the New Jersey Chapter of BPP. FBI documents obtained during the 70's reveal that during this time Bashir became a COINTELPRO target. He was charged and convicted of the murder and the attempted murder of two police officers in April 1981. This conviction came as a direct result of his political activity. Bashir Hameed and his co-defendant, Abdul Majid were tried three times (Queens Two). Their first trial ended in a hung jury divided along racial lines, The second trial was declared a mistrial by the judge immediately after the jury rendered a decis
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The Luv4Self First Annual National Conference
Sep 19, 2008 to Sep 21, 2008
Location: Sojourner-Douglass College
Description: This year on September 19th through September 21st, 2008, the first "Luv4Self National Conference" will be held in Baltimore, Maryland at the historic: Sojourner-Douglass College, 200 N. Central Avenue, Baltimore MD, 21202; Phone: (410) 276-0306; Fax: (410) 675-1810; Toll Free: 1-800-732-2630; Website: http://www.luv4self.ning.com luv4self_conference@yahoo.com Sojourner-Douglass College is a private institution of higher learning with an Afrocentric focus headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. We're asking all Luv4Self members throughout the US to begin movements of mobilization in every city...Begin to meet with Luv4self members in New York, Philly, Chicago, DC, Baltimore, Atlanta and every city, town and village (smile) that we exist, as we prepare for our first annual national conference. Please be patient with us as we begin to provide culturally rich workshops from renowned speakers on topics that encourage understanding of and support strengthening in our Black communities. T
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18th Annual Umoja Festival in Portsmouth, VA
Sep 19, 2008 to Sep 21, 2008
Location: NTELOS Pavilion
Description: Portsmouth, VA (BlackNews.com) - Umoja Festival, September 19-21, features the sights, sounds, tastes and soul of Africa through forums, national and regional entertainment, African dancers, educational exhibits, scenic tours, children's village, marketplace and ethnic foods. Umoja Festival links attendees from across the nation and the citizenry of Portsmouth to the Festival's theme of unity in the family, community, and nation. Umoja Festival is a superb example of Portsmouth's dedication and commitment to insuring an understanding of cultural diversity. Umoja Festival officially begins at 5:15 p.m. Friday, September 19 at the NTELOS Pavilion with a traditional African drum call, a ceremonial procession led by Portsmouth dignitaries and civic leaders, and the blessing of the elders. The festival continues in downtown Portsmouth and at the NTELOS Pavilion through Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the festival weekend, Portsmouth will resemble its sister city of Eldoret, Kenya. Major
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