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On Monday, April 4, 2022, the People’s Organization for Progress will host ‘The Million People’s March for Voting Rights’ to mark the 54^th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

          Participants will march from the Lincoln Monument, 12 Springfield Av Newark.

          The march will take place at 5pm

          There will be a press conference at 4pm.

          Organizers are calling for the march in the spirit of the epic Million Man March, the country’s largest national mobilization of its kind, and in the spirit of its own Million People’s March Against Police Brutality in 2015, a march that drew thousands of participants from all over the northeastern seaboard and was called Newark’s largest protest march at the time.

          In its first pre-march meeting, a call was made to secure the endorsements of 100 participating organizations “as soon as possible.”  Among the first to do so are Salvation And Social Justice, NJ Black Issues Convention, the Loca

What: 

1st Annual Gil Scott-Heron Bronx Community Teach-in & Peace Party 

When: 

Friday April 1, 2022 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 

Where:  

The Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater located in St. Mary’s Park

146th St. & St. Ann’s Ave. Bronx, New York 

Person of Contact:  

Martha Sea   bcatsea@gmail.com

Bro. Shep  (929) 270-9241

Details: 

- free event (rain or shine) 

- an educational event (no vendors or solicitors) 

- bring a cushion or chair for seating or enjoy natural flat-rock seats of the amphitheater 

- bring your own refreshments/snacks (no alcohol) 

- a family friendly event with children's activities provided by the NYC Parks Department & Betances Community Center

Schedule:

4:00 pm-5:00 pm - DJ Stevie Dee-Bee Plays The Music Of Gil Scott-Heron

5:00 pm-6:00 pm - Program & Tribute To Gil Scott-Heron 

6:00 pm-7:00 pm - Gil's 73rd Birthday Celebration Open Poetry Mic

-bring good vibes and come celebrate Gil’s 73rd birthday! 

On Thursday, February 17^th, the People’s Organization for Progress will host a memorial roundtable to mark the anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X at their weekly general assembly meeting. Participants include Prof. Kelly Harris, Chair of Seton Hall University’s Africana Studies Program`, Prof. Todd Burroughs co-editor of A Lie Of Reinvention:Correcting Manning Marable’s Malcolm X, poet organizer Zayid Muhammad of the Malcolm X Commemoration Committee, and Prof. emeritus William Sales, author of the critically acclaimed From Civil Rights To Black Liberation: Malcolm X And The Organization Of AfroAmerican Unity.

          It will take place at 7pm and will be ‘Livestreamed’ on the People’s Organization for Progress Facebook page...

          For more information about the work of the People’s Organization for Progress, please call 973 801 0001..

THE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS

PO BOX 22505

NEWARK, NJ 07101

973 801 0001

www.njpop.org

CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM

February 1

Travel to Puerto Rico with the Blanca Canales Brigade: Come to our 1st Information Session of the year.

The Blanca Canales Brigade (La Brigada Blanca Canales) is an Anti-Colonial/Pro-Puerto Rican Independence educational project that seeks to expose the colonial relationship   between Puerto Rico and United States of America by taking Puerto Ricans and our allies to Puerto Rico to see colonialism for themselves.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/443972477208921

benjamin ramos uriyoan@hotmail.com

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Rhythms of Ghana Dance-Fitness Experience 2022 

w/ AFRIMUDA Foundation Guest Students Program (GSP)

The Guest Students Program offers opportunity to students and lovers of African music and dance to acquire or upgrade their artistic skills in African rhythms and movements. At AFRIMUDA, we have able and professional instructors who are capable of helping you to play intricate African rhythms with ease. Learn Ghana Traditional dance with AFRIMUDA dance instructors who will provide you the skills and experience to become proficient in dance techniques with easy movements in multiple dances such as Tokpei, Kpatsa, Obolo, Bima and more!

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We have designed courses to suit every level. There are courses for beginners, courses for intermediary level and courses for advance level.

You can choose between either a 2 week or 4 week experience which includes all classes, lodging, 2 meals/day, airport transfers, and group site seeing.

2 Week E

Sunday, December 26, 2021 From 2:00pm - 7:00pm 

@ The Malcolm X-Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center

3940 Broadway, New York 10031 / West 165th Street - North Harlem

*FREE EVENT & SEATS ARE LIMITED SO CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER NOW!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kwanzaa-celebration-from-a-revolutionary-perspective-tickets-228894749357

The Shabazz Center is a cultural and educational institution that harnesses the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz 

to incubate social, racial, and global justice movements. Our physical space memorializes Malcolm X’s humanitarian efforts 

and martyrdom, and embodies the educational vision of Dr Betty Shabazz. We partner with community organizers and educators, 

and facilitate cultural activations meant to catalyze the next generation of leaders in the movement for global racial equity and justice.

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Sunday, December 26, 2021 through Saturday, January 1, 2022
Starting at 11:00 AM EST

In celebration of Kwanzaa, the African Burial Ground National Monument will host in-person activities in the lobby of the Ted Weiss Federal Building and virtual presentations on our website and social media.

Facebook: @AfricanBurialGround
Website: nps.gov/afbg

 #AFBG30th - Programming

Sunday 12/26:  Virtual

Monday 10/27: Virtual

Tuesday 12/28: In Person

Wednesday 12/29: In Person

Thursday 12/30: In Person

Friday 12/31:  Virtual

Saturday 01/01: Virtual


Reservations Required for in-person programming.
Email african_burial_ground@nps.gov  or call (212) 238-4367.

Masks will be required.

For More Information and a daily schedule,
please visit the Kwanzaa 2021 section of our website.

Thank you! 

--
Asantewaa Gail Harris
917-544-1095
Sisters Health & Wellness Collective
https://sistershealthandwellnesscollective.wordpress.com

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Due to COVID Plandemic  this will be an abbreviated ceremony. Doors Open at 2 PM Children may, at their parents discretion,  sign greeting Cards to U.S. Held Political Prisoners and POWs.  Masks Must be worn and attendees must keep 6 feet apart.  . There will be a Gift Give Away  (Zawadi )Give  at 2::30 Sharp. Dismissal will be at 2:45 Sharp 

The COALITION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHURCHES & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OF CO-OP CITY, INC.

(a non-profit corporation) c/o Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41, Bronx, NY 10475 * (347) 327-6288

Proudly Presents Its 25^th Annual 

PRE-KWANZAA CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 * 3:00 p.m.
 featuring
DR. UMAR JOHNSON
and
African-American Performers
Also: Kwanzaa Ceremony, Griot, Vendors, Karamu Feast at home

Kwanzaa flyer. Umar Johnson. 12.11.21.pdf

Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88430085932?pwd=WC9HeHR1T05RdnRFRzd5MDV6VUFVUT09
Meeting ID: 884 3008 5932        Passcode: 964363

A National Town Hall Meeting: 

Building A Local Reparations Movement

What

 A National town hall meeting, "Building a Local Reparations Movement" hosted in partnership with the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) and FirstRepair. Leaders of municipal reparations initiatives from across the Nation are welcomed.

 When

 Friday, December 10, 2021 7PM 

 Where

 First Church of God Christian Life Center,

1524 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL. 60201

 This event is free and open to the public. COVID protocols will be in place. Proof of vaccination or negative test and masks required. Standby for further information

 Watch Live

 This event will also be streamed live. Visit ibw21.org here or reparationscomm.org here to watch live and for further event & livestream info.

 Special Guests (Updated)

• Danny Glover, Actor, Activist, U.N. Ambassador, San Francisco, CA (Confirmed)
• Eric Philips, Vice-Chairman, CARICOM Reparations Commission, Guyana, South America (Confirmed)
• Congress

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In the continued struggle to free Afrikan people from the vestiges of white supremacy and systematic racism, ASCAC's Eastern Region will be hosting its annual conference on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm eastern standard time. The theme is the following: "LIBERATING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH THE WISDOM OF OUR ANCESTORS: BUILDING FOR ETERNITY." ASCAC's Eastern Regional Conference will fall on a historic day in the struggle for Black liberation. Twenty-six years ago, on October 16, 1995, the largest gathering of Afrikan people took place in the history of America. It was called the Million Man March. The event was organized by the leader of the Nation of Islam-the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.

Due the coronavirus pandemic, ASCAC's Eastern Regional Conference will be completely on zoom. The link to use to participate in the conference is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3483...

The conference will feature ASCAC's committed and consist members such as the following l

On Friday, October 8^th, Lawrence Hamm, the founding chairman of the People’s Organization for Progress, will begin what he is calling ‘The Long March for Justice: For Police Accountability, Social Justice And Economic Progress.’

          Hamm, a decorated long distance runner in high school who has also run several marathons in the 90s, will march from Montclair to Trenton, a 67 mile trek for each of his 67 years.

          The march will begin at11am at the intersection of Church Street and Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. He expects to reach Trenton on Saturday, October 16^th.

          The March was originally going to begin on October 11^th.

          The march will call for a broad range of reforms ranging from police reform to federal voting rights protections to a $15 minimum wage and beyond. The passage of key police reform bills, led by the Civilian Review Board Bill A4656 put forward by Assemblywoman Angela McKnight mandating strong civilian review boards for any community who

For AADDF 2021, we will have a village experience. Dance classes will be outdoors in the grass. We want to be mindful of the current safety precautions. Join us on Facebook Live if you cant join us in person. Come dance with Youssouf, Djeneba, Solo Sana, Fofie Akoto and others! Come hear some live music and get reconnected with the African Dance Vibe!

In its continued effort to promote the art, culture and traditions of Africa, the Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute is pleased to present the Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival, which features a diverse range of music and movement workshops, an African inspired craft market, food vendors, Children’s Camp and finale concert. 

The premiere  festival in the region, The Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival features some of African

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Ready to rejoin us at the theatre this week? We can’t wait!

We have a seat with your name on it!

Braata Folk Singers are ready to sing and soothe you back into our new ways of sharing space together, in safety and in celebration! Come down to the Jamaica Performing Arts Centre at 6pm on Sunday June 20th 2021, coinciding with Father’s Day. Make it a family outing!