Irving Sidney “Duke” Jordan to be inducted into the hall of fame class of 2018, performance by Louis Hayes Quartet, VIP seating reception to follow.
Additional info - comm@cbjcjazz.org
Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Nina Droz Franco was arrested on May Day 2017 while protesting the dictatorial
Financial Control Board in Puerto Rico! We name our contingent in honor of her work and sacrifice. This May Day we’re marching for Worker’s Rights; Amnesty for all Immigrants; an end to the colonial Financial Control Board in Puerto Rico; freedom for the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners (Nina Droz Franco and Ana Belen Montes); and for the INDEPENDENCE OF PUERTO RICO! BRING YOUR FLAGS, BANNERS, AND NOISE MAKERS!
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 @ 4:30pm (March starts at 5pm) Union Square West in front of the Staples (5 Union Square West) Look for the Puerto Rican flags! Take the 4,5,6,N,Q, R, W, and L train to 14th St. Union Square |
Grammy nominated soul-funk-blues band, The GroovaLottos will be the featured performers at The African Lodge 459 Party.
Doors open at 8PM
Tickets $20
It’s hard being consistent and staying focused as a parent. Come out and brush up your #parenting skills @DyettArtsHS
Next Class: Apr 27th. 930 - 1030 AM (CDT)
8-week free course.
Join us at La Marqueta, Tues, April 24, 2018 6pm yo 9pm.
Featuring Ngoma Hill plus Open Mic!
Hosted by Mariposa
115th & Park Avenue, under the MetroNoth train
Trains: # 6 or # 2 to E. 116th
BYOD (Brng yo own dinner)
Sponsored by Acacia Network & La Marqueta Retoña
Mera Peak 6654m is the most elevated trekking peak of Nepal, which is a non-specialized climbing peak yet at the same time provides food so much exciting funs while overcoming it. Situated in the upper east area of Himalayas of Nepal Mera peak climbing enterprise gives you extraordinary chance to get high elevation involvement in a generally shorter time. Scarcely any days of trekking to Mera Base Camp by means of testing, Mera-La Pass and uncommonly delightful Hinku valley is an incredible trekking background.
The enterprise of Climbing Mera Peak starts from Lukla. That day the endeavor to overcome Mera starts. As you pick up height, ensure your body can process high height before you enter Hinku Valley by means of hoisted Teng La Pass 4600m. Appreciate the amazing perspectives of twin peaks Kusum Kangru and Lumba Sumba Glaciers amid the great stroll along the wild of Hinku valley until the point that you touch base to Ghotar by means of Thule Kharka. Acquire rise and touch base to the
REEL WORK LABOR FILM FESTIVAL presents
TOGETHER TO END SOLITARY
FREE EVENT: Film, Discussion, and Reception
CRUEL AND UNUSUAL-THE STORY OF THE ANGOLA 3
The Angola 3 are three Black men who collectively spent 114 years in solitary confinement torture in the USA. They were framed for organizing against injustice inside Angola Prison in Louisiana. The film documents their decades-long struggle for justice and to build a national and international movement to end solitary confinement.
After the film and discussion, all are invited to a reception with the speakers, and free refreshments by Riverview Farms Catering and Marie Levin's MOMM’s Pastries.
*Please RSVP using this link so UCSC can plan accessibility, free parking, and food.
*Free parking in Performing Arts Lot 126
*ADA accessible: Wheelchair, Restrooms, Parking
*Doors open 1:30pm
*Call 510.426.5322 if you want to rideshare from the SF Bay Area.
*Download Event Flier HERE
*Facebook event: Cruel and Unusual-the Story of the Angola 3
PRESS ADVISORY
CEMOTAP 31th Anniversary Guest Speaker is Dr. Molefi K Asante
April 3 2018
Dr. Molefi K. Asante, who has been cited as one of the most influential leaders of the decade will bring his dynamic message on the value of “Embracing And Activating The Lessons Of Our African Ancestors” to CEMOTAP at its 31st anniversary celebration. On to Saturday, April 21st at 3:P.M. at the Robert Johnson Family Life Center at 172-17 Linden Blvd., St Albans, NY. Dr. Asante will be joined by Dr. Leonard Jeffries who will bring an acknowledgement message on the life and work of Sister Winnie Mandela.
Included among Dr. Asante’s stellar record of achievements are having published 77 books, all dealing with African history, accomplishment and culture. He is also recognized throughout the African world as the founder of the theory of Afrocentricity. In 1987 Dr. Asante created the first Ph.D. program In African American Studies at Temple University. He has been honored as a history maker with
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Please join us on Thursday, April 12, 2018, as we celebrate Garifuna Heritage at the New York City Council.
Events like this, which are open to New Yorkers of all backgrounds, are an important part of our commitment to celebrating the unique heritage and culture of the many diverse communities who call our city "home".
The invitation below contains additional details about the event, which is scheduled to begin at 6 pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
To RSVP, email garifunaheritage@council.nyc.gov or call (212) 482-6731.
And please feel free to invite your family, friends and neighbors. All are welcome to join us for this important event!
Sincerely,
New York City Council
For the first time in many years, there are 2 female Puerto Rican Political Prisoners in jail during Women’s History Month/International Working Women’s Day!
WE FREED OSCAR LOPEZ RIVERA BECAUSE WE TOOK HIS IMAGE AND STORY TO THE STREETS! WE MUST DO THE SAME FOR ANA BELEN MONTES AND NINA DROZFRANCO! Join the ProLibertad Freedom Campaign as we march through El Barrio calling for the release of our Puerto Rican Political Prisoners/Prisoner of Consciences. Join us as we Denounce PROMESA/The Fiscal Control Board; demand reparations and hurricane relief; and call for an end to U.S. colonialism in Puerto Rico! BRING YOUR FLAGS, PLACARDS, BANNERS, AND SIGNS!
Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Meet us at E. 125th St. and Lexington Avenue (Take the 4 train to E. 125th St.) We will be marching from our meeting point to E. 116th St. and Lex. Ave.
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Jose Hendrix, an award-winning Congolese pop singer, is bringing the spirit of the Congo to North America as part of a three-month North America tour.
The Congo Warrior tour will kick off in Washington, D.C., this April with performances planned in May and June for New York, Kansas City and California. Dates will be posted onFacebook over the next 4 weeks.
Hendrix is a recent winner of the prestigious (See Jose Hendrix winning Best of the Best in video here Vodacom Congo Best of the Best. This award is similar to America’s Got Talent in Africa. His music is a blend of universally accepted pop with roots in Africa, Latin and America and is the result of a collaboration with American songwriter Kelly Myers. She writes the songs in Kansas City, Missouri, and Hendrix records them in a studio from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
One recent collaboration is a song (Bella Signorita) Hendrix recorded with South African pop star Fally Ipupa. Another song, Kiando, was produced by Grammy-winning p
NEW AFRIKAN NATION DAY 2018
PG-RNA - - back to Detroit, MI for Our 50th
Timbuktu Academy -10800 E Canfield St. 48214
Thurs. March 29- Community Outreach- 10am-2pm
Thurs. March 29- People’s Center Council Mtg -4pm-9pm
Fri. March 30- Party with a Purpose $25(w/Special Guests) - 9pm-3am
Charles H Wright Museum- 315 E Warren Ave. 48201
Fri. March 30- RNA Ourstorical Tour $25 -1pm-4pm
Fri. March 30-New Afrikan Women’s Symposium- 6pm-9pm
Sat. March 31- Opening Ceremonies -10am-12pm
Sat March 31-Nation-buiding Workshops-1pm-3:30pm
Sat March 31- Youth Nation-building Expo-1pm-7pm
Sat March 31- 50 Years of Reflections from Elders-4pm-7pm
Sat March 31 –Envisioning the Future- 7:30pm-9pm
Alkebulan Village -7701 Harper Ave.48213Sun, April 1- Obadele Society presents-Rebuilding to Win! 12noon-3pm
THERE'LL BE A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE TICKET TO THE UK PREMIERE OF SOUL REBEL EACH WEEK BETWEEN NOW AND THE EVENT! FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS USING THE LINKS BELOW AND LOOK OUT FOR THIS WEEK'S TICKET GIVEAWAY! @de_archive
UK PREMIERE of SOUL REBEL
@ RICH MIX
Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA
MARCH 25 2018
THE UNTOLD STORY OF DANCEHALL MUSIC
12pm - 6pm
A day of films,dance workshops, lectures and discussions exploring the origins and legacy of dancehall culture
The Jericho Amnesty Movement will be celebrating 20 years of struggle to liberate all U.S. political prisoners and prisoners of war.
During these twenty years, Jericho has provided consistent support to our captured freedom fighters, including visiting them regularly and facilitating family and legal visits. Jericho has also formed legal and medical teams to help our freedom fighters. We have marched, held workshops, forums, and other events to educate people on our political prisoners and to provide much needed assistance to them and their families.
Dinner from 5 to 6 p.m.
Program from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Speakers: Jericho National Co-Chair Jihad Abdulmumit
Freedom Fighter, Puerto Rican Patriot
and Former Political Prisoner Oscar López Rivera
Pam Africa of ICFFMAJ and MOVE Organization
"Kempis Ghani", Songster, former child lifer, co-founder
of The Redemption Project and Ubuntu Philadelphia,
recently paroled after 30 years of incarceration
Cultural Warriors
Mahina Movement • Baba N
Featuring Health Instructors - Sah Maat
Date: Saturday March 24, 2018
Time: 11am-3pm
Place: Afrikan Art Gallery
800 North Farish Street, Jackson, MS
FREE Admission:
Naturopathic Practitioner Mama Ayodele, Student of Dr. Llaila Afrika, will also be available doing Crystal Reiki Therapy Session for only $10
The Better Health Seminar is designed to sharpen our life sustainability skills for Better Health & A Better Life! For mo’ information call 769-572-7441 or visit the Afrikan Art Gallery—800 N. Farish Street, MedgarEversville (bka Jackson), MS!
To book to Better Health = Better Life Lecture Tour in our community contact Baba A. Lukata Chikuyu at realsoultions@yahoo.com.
Everest Three High passes trek is rousing and testing. There are three boss passes of Khumbu district alongside various valleys and three passes more than 5000m over the ocean level. The tallest purpose of the Everest High Pass trek will be 5550m above ocean level. There is something other than High Passes Trek, it additionally includes other trekking trails in the Everest area, for example, Gokyo Valley Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, and Thame Valley Trek among others. Everest high passes trek, as the name proposes is daring, likewise long, yet to a great degree satisfying. The view of heaps of the Khumbu locale is genuinely amazing.
The overcome men of Himalayans the Sherpa's, extremely popular all through the globe for their improbable stories of mountains welcome you to the highlands. You'll have the capacity to cheer the unpredictable culture and way of life that have cultivated consistently, regardless of the difficulty. From snowcapped mountains to authentic historical center, the
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