Saturday, February 28, 2009 - Events

February 25, 2009

Wednesday

MAAFA Commemoration
Feb 25, 2009 to Mar 1, 2009
Location: St. Paul Community Baptist
Description: It’s 2009, 146 years since the Emancipation Proclamation, 144 years after the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, 44 years after the Voting Rights Act was ratified. And, now a man of African descent is the President of the United States of America, reputedly the most powerful man on the face of the planet. We’ve been waiting on the world to change… Now, what? MAAFA…The Struggle Continues looks at where we’ve been, where we are and where we hope to go. Under the direction of Michele Hawkins-Jones, this 35 member all male cast, ranging in age from 9 to over 65 years old sings, dances and tells Black men’s trials, dreams and hopes. The renowned choreographer, Obediah Wright returns to St. Paul to re-imagine the dance and is joined this year by the amazing Shedrick Mitchell as musical director. MAAFA…The Struggle Continues Thursday to Sunday February 26 through March 1, 2009 Orchestra Section Ticket Donations are $30 and Mezzanine Section Ticket Donations are $20
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February 26, 2009

Thursday

February 28, 2009

Saturday

NIGERIAN TOWN HALL MEETING
Feb 28, 2009 from 8:00am to 12:00pm EST
Location: Oakland City Hall, Council Chambers
Description:
A Discussion for a More Unified Africa - NIGERIAN TOWN HALL MEETINGSaturday, February 28, 2009 at Oakland City Hall, Council Chambers I Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland California 1-5pm. Special Guests; Hon.Abike Dabiri Erewa, Chair House of Representatives, Committee on Diaspora. Hon. Aminu Shehu Shagari, Chair House of Representatives, Committee on Steel Panelists; Various leaders of up to 10 different Organizations. ADMISSION IS FREE. For more information contact: Osagie Enabulele 510.393.6262 or osagie.e@gmail.com
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Access the OBAMA in YOU!
Feb 28, 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm EST
Location: Georgetown Condominiums
Description:
Access the OBAMA in YOU! February 28, 2009 International Black Summit Share "An opportunity to experience the conversation of the International Black Summit" in ***"HOT-LANTA"*** What OBAMA qualities do you already possess and emulate? What OBAMA qualities would you like to emulate? What OBAMA qualities would you like to possess? DATE: February 28, 2009 TIME: 3:00PM LOCATION: Georgetown Condominiums 3075 Colonial Way NW Chamblee, GA 30341 @ the Clubhouse ACCESS CODE: a028 RSVP: 678-428-0513 ***HAVE FAMILY & FRIENDS IN ATLANTA?*** Forward this e-mail on to them and INVITE THEM TO ATTEND! , The International Black Summit - a Conversation being given, by life, to the world, through people of Black African Descent. A Gathering of people of Black African Descent - from diverse backgrounds, countries, lifestyles, opinions and views - who come together to celebrate and empower the vision of the Declaration. An Exploration of Questions and Issues which empower participants to r
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NAS Sixth Annual Black History Event
Feb 28, 2009 from 1:00pm to 6:45pm EST
Location: CATHEDRAL Conference Center
Description:
NAS International 2009 6th Annual Black History Celebrations At the CATHEDRAL Conference Center, 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland, California 6pm - 12 Midnight DINNER - DANCE -GALA Music by Baba Ken Okulolo and the Nigerian Brothers. DJ George Okereke Drummers lead by Mr. Moses Osawe Welcome - Supervisor Keith Carson, Alameda Board of Supervisors District 5 Keynote Speaker; Hon.Abike Dabiri Erewa, Chair House of Representatives, Committee on Diaspora. Hon. Aminu Shehu Shagari, Chair House of Representatives, Committee on Steel, Speaker Tickets $50 per person, please RSVP to aftashok@nas-int.org, or aftershockzone@gmail.com, or osagie.e@gmail.com. For more information contact: Osagie Enabulele 510.393.6262, Fola Da Silva 925.783.6331, Samuel Ogbu 510.595.7424 Several other Dignitaries expected to attend.
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NCOBRA Town Hall Meeting: Why They Owe Us?
Feb 28, 2009 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Location: 6127 NW 7th Avenue
Description: Respect is not a Gift but a Reward. So is Freedom. Africans in america have yet to earn either. A starting point for earning both is understanding Ourhistory and our struggle for freedom, justice and respect. Come to Liberty City for a taste of freedom through undestanding the struggle. NCOBRA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL & THE SOUTH FLORIDA NCOBRA CHAPTER Presents the Ultimate FLORIDA BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION & TOWN HALL MEETING Why They Owe Us? Saturday, February 28, 2009 6-9pm 6127 NW 7th Avenue Liberty City, Florida For details call 786.402.5286 Jackson-MS Chapter of N'COBRA African People "Pulling Together to Repair Ourselves" 601.957.2969 or 601.982.0861
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