Saturday, October 25, 2008 - Events

October 24, 2008

Friday

Annual Wofabe: African Dance and Drum Festival
Oct 24, 2008 to Oct 26, 2008
Location: Science Park High School
Description: Newark, NJ (BlackNews.com) - Umoja Dance Company (Umojadance.com) a New Jersey-based, multi-cultural company of dancers founded in 1993 by Karen Love, will present Wofabe: African Dance and Drum Festival 2008 at Science Park High School, 260 Norfolk Street, Newark, New Jersey. In celebration of the third anniversary, the festival will be held three days from Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, 2008. The event, presented in collaboration with Performing Arts Services, is the only African dance and drum festival of its kind in the state. Renowned choreographer, Baba Chuck Davis, Founder and Artistic Director of the African American Dance Ensemble, will serve as host. Wofabe: African Dance and Drum Festival will examine traditional African dance, how traditions have evolved and how they have been interpreted by contemporary artists. There will be a panel discussion open to the public, African dance classes with emphasis on movement from Guinea, Ghana and the Caribbean and drum
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October 25, 2008

Saturday

A Thousand Women In White" Procession For Women and Girls of African Descent
Oct 25, 2008 all day
Location: Mother Bethel Church
Description: You Are Invited To Participate and Support The "A Thousand Women In White" Procession The Official Observance and Celebratory event of the historic Million Woman March and the global initiation of the MWM Universal Movements Thousand Women In White Procession
For All Women and Girls of African Descent October 25, 2008 Libation 10:00 am Mother Bethel Church Procession Assembly Time at Broad and South St: 10:30 am Procession Begins: 12:00 noon (Down Broad St. North Towards City Hall) Standing, Walking, and Taking Action Together For Power, Prosperity, and Peace Greetings: Thank you for your interest in participating in the A "Thousand Women In White" Procession. The registration fee and/or donation for this historic official Million Woman March 11th year anniversary observance is $25.00. Registered participants will receive an official 2008 MWM Participants certificate signed by the MWM Founder and the official "Thousand Women In White" Badge. Your support will help to keep the tr
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Nana Camille Yarbrough to be Enstooled!
Oct 25, 2008 all day
Location: O’Keefe Common
Description:
Traditional Stool Presentation to NANA CAMILLE YARBROUGH presented by ABLADEI USA, Inc. (Dr. John Henrik Clark’s Gaa Community in the United States) join us for the 20th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser Saturday, October 25, 2008 10:00 pm - 3:00am O’Keefe Common | Fordham University | Bronx, NY
In keeping with sacred African traditions and customs, Abladei, Inc. will give office to NANA CAMILLE YARBROUGH and requests the presence of the community to witness and acknowledge her acceptance. Music • DJ’s • Dance • Cultural Presentations • Traditional Foods Donations: $25.00 (in advance) | $30 (at the door) for more information, contact Stanley Lokko at 201.894.8403 or send an email to yarbroughchosan@aol.com for more info on NANA CAMILLE YARBROUGH, visit www.ancestorhouse.net or www.myspace.com/camilleyarbroughmusic
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