NYC Sankofa Discussion Circle: Who are the "Hidden Figures?" Women & the Black Liberation Movement
- May 25, 2017 from 2:15pm to 4:45pm EDT
- Location: The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College
- Description:
Throughout the history of Africans in America the narrative for our struggle for liberation has been imbalanced. Often we recognize, discuss, and celebrate the powerful men who fought for our freedom while not shedding ample light on the women who were the engines in the movements for liberation. This month our Sankofa session will celebrate the "hidden figures", our women freedom fighters.
Through an exploration of past and current examples participants will be challenged think about the contributions of Black women, have they secured their place in history on equal footing as their male comrades and how we can highlight a more balanced perspective for the continued fight for our liberation going forward?DATE: Thursday May 25th
TIME: 6:15 pm to 8:45 pm Sharp!
LOCATION:
The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College 1534 Bedford Ave. 2nd floor Brooklyn, NY 11216Entrance is on Bedford Ave. btw Eastern Parkway and Lincoln Place. Ring the bell and the security guard - Created by: SendMeYourNews
Past Events (1485)
Upper Mustang Trek
- May 20, 2017 at 2:00pm to Aug 17, 2017 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Description:
Upper Mustang Trek is generally called Royal Mustang Trek, we are advancing you with sensible cost and we can arrange, Tailor-made timetable concurring your slants. Summer season is the one of the best time to do upper Mustang trek. One of the best vacationer objectives of the Nepal, that is attracting and near to Tibetan –Nepal periphery. Having lovely settlement or the area people you can get an opportunity to watch their impossible to miss ordinary history, culture. Colt is a matured Himalayan Kingdom that masterminded in the northern central bit of the Nepal and top of the flood of Kaligankdaki. Upper Mustang consolidates two mystic grounds in the rain shadow and Kaligandaki River has a withdrawn and recondite feel to it, beguiling and blending trekkers to Upper Mustang Trek.
The area of Mustang lies north of the rule Himalayan range in the zone known as the trans-Himalaya. Called by nearby individuals Lo, Mustang was quite recently opened to trekkers in March 1992. The Tibetan inf - Created by: Diapk Lamichhane
Mardi Himal Trek
- May 20, 2017 at 2:00pm to Aug 18, 2017 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Description:
The Mardi Himal Trekking is a short, straightforward and conveyed outside/Tea House trek that researches the brilliance of the Annapurna area. The Mardi Himal is arranged towards the east of the Modi Khola over the valley from Hiunchuli. The trek takes after the scarcest trodden trail a long way from the trekkers madding gathering and gives a substance of examination. The whole of the stunning Annapurna range is view fit in the midst of the trek.The trek explores thick rhododendron boondocks, immaculate scene up and takes you high as 4100m inside couple of days walk around the edge running down from the Machhapuchare Peak (6993m). The locale is in like manner known for its rich bio-contrasts and normal life. Danphe (Pheasant), Himalayan Thar, Mask deer, spotted Deer, Barking Dear, Snow jaguar and various other Himalayan untamed life can be seen while trekking in the district.
The Mardi Himal Trekking starts from Kande, which is one hour from the Pokhara City. The trail crosses cool str - Created by: Diapk Lamichhane
Trekking in Gokyo Valley
- May 18, 2017 at 2:00pm to Oct 26, 2017 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Kathmandu
- Description:
Trip Overview
Gokyo valley, at the base of Gokyo Ri (4,750m/15,583ft), in the Khumbu locale is a settlement situated at the most astounding rise on the planet. At Gokyo, one can investigate the upper valley giving glorious vista of the Everest and other encompassing mountains. Gokyo valley, without a doubt, is a standout amongst the most prevalent trekking goal for enterprise fans far and wide.
The trek takes off from Lukla and yielding at a higher-rise purpose of Gokyo Ri.One can appreciate stunning perspective of the encompassing valleys, ice sheet lakes and mountains.
Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World legacy site) situated in the Khumbu area is a safe house for Eco-vacationers. One can likewise have a possibility of watching and blending with Sherpa, the nearby occupants of Everest district (Sherpa are most prominent in the mountain climbing space - helping trips and undertaking salvage missions). Musk dear, Mountain goats, Colorful Pheasants, Red panda and Snow panther are reg - Created by: Annapurna Region Trekking
Request to the AU to intervene in Libya to end the slave markets
- May 18, 2017 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
- Location: https://www.change.org/p/african-union-request-to-the-au-to-intervene-in-libya-to-end-the-slave-markets
- Description:
Petition to be sent to the African Union:
Please sing in here!: https://www.change.org/p/african-union-request-to-the-au-to-intervene-in-libya-to-end-the-slave-markets
To the attention of: His Excellency Alpha Condé President of the African Union
His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairman of the African Union Commission
His Excellency Roger Nkodo Dang President of the Pan-African Parliament
Members of the Executive Council of the African Union
Members of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union
From: African and Diaspora organizations and people below.
May 2017,
In: several cities (according to signatures)
In view of the existence of a contemporary market for enslaved persons in Libya, which has been reported by numerous witnesses and denounced by the International Organization for Migration in a press release on March 4, 2017 [https: // Goo.gl/emyyFn], where migrants, citizens of African countries, are being bought and sold to be used as a labor force, and large numbers - Created by: Antumi Toasijé
The Alchemy of Kemetic Yoga Comes to Harlem - three days of events featuring Yirser Ra Hotep!
- May 18, 2017 to May 21, 2017
- Location: Various Locations In Harlem
- Description:
The Alchemy of Kemetic Yoga Comes to Harlem!Don't Miss the 3-Day Event Featuring Yirser Ra Hotep!Friday, May 19th7 - 9 PMLecture: The History and Philosophy of Kemetic YogaSaturday, May 20th2 - 5 PMKemetic Yoga WorkshopFriday and Saturday at Raw Space
2031 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
Harlem, NY 10027__________Sunday, May 21th1 - 4 PMKemetic Yoga WorkshopSunday at The Shrine of Ma'at
211 W. 131st St, (Garden Level)
Harlem, NY 10027All Three Days - $100.00
Friday Lecture Only - $10.00
Friday Lecture & One Workshop - $70
Saturday only workshop - $65.00
Sunday only Workshop - $65.00Saturday & Sun Workshops only $95.00For More Information Visit:Watch our television show Kemetic Legacy Today, the weekly journal of Ancient African, Ancient Kemetic history and spirituality.~
- SOURCE: African Genesis Institute
- Created by: TheBlackList
Upper Mustang Trek
- May 16, 2017 at 2:00pm to Aug 13, 2017 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Description:
Upper Mustang Trek is the abandon that looks for its own particular significance and exceptional disclosure of the upper colt it is truly diffirent from different parts of Nepal trekking. Situated toward the North of the nation interface with Tibet fringe. Upper Mustang is one a player in the Himalayan yet falling under the rain shade territory. Lo Manthang filled in as the capital of the antiquated Kingdom of Mustang, which gets by as the Kingdom of Lo"Upper Mustang" the northern 66% of the present-day Mustang District. Lo Manthang was established in 1380AD by Ame Pal, who managed development of the city divider and a hefty portion of the as yet standing structures in the mid fifteenth century. The government authoritatively stopped to exist on October 7, 2008 by Nepali Government arrange. Being republican nation of Nepal then last lord is Jigme Palbar Bista in the immediate line of the memorable government going back 25 eras to 1380. Populace incorporates ethnic Lhobas and to go this
- Created by: Keshab Dhamala
Registration is now open for the 2017 Arts in Education Job Fair, BMCC, NYC
- May 16, 2017 from 11:30am to 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Richard Harris Terrace
- Description:
2017 Arts in Education Job Fair.
Registration is now open for the 2017 Arts in Education Job Fair presented by the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable, Community-Word Project, and the Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Event Details:
Tuesday, May 16th
3:30-7pm
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Richard Harris Terrace
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
Register NowThis May, numerous arts education and cultural organizations from across NYC will come together to engage arts administrators, teaching artists, interns, and students looking to break into the arts in education field. Interested individuals will have the opportunity to learn about organizations and speak with their representatives at fair tables. Attire: Business casual.
If you are an organization who wishes to participate in the Job Fair please complete this Google Form: 2017 Arts in Education Job Fair Table Request Form
Please direct any questions to tatip@communitywordproject.org.~SOURCE:Khuumba Ama, - Created by: SendMeYourNews
African History Month UK Network Launch
- May 13, 2017 from 8:30am to 12:30pm EDT
- Location: Unite The Union
- Description:
From Black History Month To African History Month 30 Years On... An opportunity to hear about how Black History Month was introduced in Britain, where it's at, and where it should be going, especially this year, as we mark its 30th anniversary
12.30-1.00pm Registration/Refreshments, 25 Years On... video
1.00-1.20pm Welcome
1.20-2.20 African/Black History Month videos
2.20-3.20pm From Black History Month To African History Month 30 Years On discussion
3.20-4.00pm Presentations by African History specialists/Launch of African History UK Network & African History @ 30/#AHMUK30 Campaign
4.00-4.30pm Refreshments, networking, wrap Up
Books, DVDs and food on sale
+ Find out how Black History Month was introduced in Britain
+ Hear about some of the programmes African history specialists will be delivering as part of African History Month @ 30
+ Improve your global African history knowledge base
+ Find out about the African Jubilee Year Declaration and its role in the introduction of Black His - Created by: Kwaku
Gokyo Lakes Treks
- May 12, 2017 at 2:00pm EDT to Jan 17, 2018 at 2:00pm EST
- Location: Kathmandu
- Description:
Overview
The Gokyo Lakes lies at the leader of the Dudh Kosi Valley and gives an astounding contrasting option to the exemplary Everest Base Camp trek. The trek is particularly great on the off chance that you have somewhat more time staring you in the face as it takes in every one of the highlights of the exemplary Everest trek with the special reward of seeing the lovely Gokyo Lakes!
The trek itself is significantly more quiet than the EBC trek as there are a great deal less trekkers on the course. Another special reward of the trek is that it is a round trek in which there is no backtracking like you find on the great EBC trek.
The highlight of this trek is the climb of Gokyo Ri. Remaining at more than 5000m, the perspectives from the summit are essentially amazing. The pinnacles of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu can be seen! The view is frequently viewed as one of the best in Nepal and it is anything but difficult to perceive any reason why. Moving to the summit toward the even
- Created by: Annapurna Region Trekking
Vendors & Sponsors Wanted: Annual Roc-A-Natural Hair, Health and Beauty Transform Your Life Expo
- May 12, 2017 to May 13, 2017
- Location: Holiday Inn Midtown
- Description:
Holistic Practitioners,
I am the Founder of Roc-A-Natural who is dedicated to building self-esteem through emphasizing the beauty of natural hair and educating a diverse generation about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise which would illuminate your beauty from the inside out for a holistic new you.
I would like to extend an invitation to you to participate as a Vendor at the 4th Annual Roc-A-Natural Hair, Health and Beauty Transform Your Life Expo, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Midtown, 440 West 57th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019.
I believe this would be the perfect venue for you to provide holistic healing services and products to attendees who are looking to transform their life to a healthy and natural state of mind as well as teach a workshop and demonstration on the importance of maintaining a cell cleansing diet to maximize their health and highlight their beauty from the inside out as well as be a part of advocating for a healthy community at the Earl - Created by: Bronx Scoop
Trekking in Langtang Region
- May 11, 2017 at 2:00pm to Aug 16, 2017 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Kathmanddu
- Description:
The Langtang valley trek takes you through the absolute most common and wonderful environs on earth. The climb spreads out before you with horde brilliant blossoms and snow capped plants that extend for miles. The Langtang Himal, in Langtang Region is geologically situated towards the northern piece of Kathmandu valley and it lies in nearness toward the south Tibetan fringe.
The Langtang valley is encompassed by high pinnacles of extraordinary interest. It has turned out to be popular as far back as the British mountain dweller Bill Tilman portrayed it as ''the most lovely valley on the planet''. The most elevated top here is Shisapangma or Gosaithan (8027m) in Tibet. The course from the Langtang valley to Gosaikund is loaded with assorted qualities and has pulled in a large number of trekkers from each side of the universe.
The Langtang valley is otherwise called the ''treasure place of Alpine plants''. This high and segregated area is occupied by Tamangs whose religious practices, di - Created by: Annapurna Region Trekking
Nepal : Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
- May 10, 2017 at 2:00pm to May 23, 2017 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Yapikhya Marga Chhetrapati,Kathmandu Nepal
- Description:
Annapurna Base Camp trek is considered as one of the ideal and most popular treks in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. It is a mountainous region in the north central of Nepal. Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is also known as Annapurna Sanctuary that collects highest peaks like Machapuchhre (6,993m), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Mt. Annapurna II (7,939m), Mt. Annapurna III (7,555m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7,525m), Mt. Hiuchuli (6441m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6,986m) and many other small and big Peaks.
- Created by: The Nepal Trekking Company
Support the Fundraiser for S.T.E.P, A Rites of Passage & Manhood Development Org.
- May 6, 2017 from 11:00am to 2:00pm EDT
- Location: Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
- Description:
Come join the fun at a Family Skate FUNDRAISER for S.T.E.P
Striving Together Equals Progress Inc. (S.T.E.P.) is a nonprofit Rites of Passage and Manhood Development Organization based in Newark, New Jersey. S.T.E.P was started in the year 2000 by five concerned men with one central purpose in mind:
"To Raise Strong, Conscious, Productive Men."
Every ticket sold supports the important work of developing our youth and is greatly appreciated.
"Show me some moves!"
- Created by: SendMeYourNews
Call-In: The DARC Enlightenment Series on the Diaspora African RasTafari Congress Teleconference, Fridays
- May 5, 2017 at 6:30pm to Apr 27, 2018 at 9:00pm EDT
- Location: Dial In: 302-202-1110, Conference Code: 993851
- Description:
DARC GENERAL TELECONFERENCE
Greetings to the Great RasTafari Nation;
Please join us on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 10:30pm-1am EST as we continue our DARC Enlightenment Series on the Diaspora African RasTafari Congress Teleconference.
Dial In: 302-202-1110
Conference Code: 993851
ROLL CALL: 10:30pm EST/9:30pm CST
PROMPT START: 10:45pm EST/9:45 CSTDARC Enlightenment Series features special guest, Monty Howell, the eldest son of the 1st Rasta, Leonard Percival Howell - elaborating on the Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holness,
designating of six plots on Pinnacle as Heritage sites.Ras Tafari Makonnen commissioned six stunning watches for his coronation. Haile Sellassie I was the most influential leader of his age and he was the initiator of the Organization of African Unity. His Imperial Majesty always relied on his omega pocket watch. He went on to say, "It shouldn't be surprising that punctuality is part of the culture." - Fiqir Bandinet
Fiqir,
Office of the General Secretary
DARC - Created by: SendMeYourNews
Nepal Female Guide
- May 5, 2017 at 2:00pm to Aug 3, 2017 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Description:
Wandering through the disagreeable domains and unsettled areas, broadly fluctuated vegetation, invigorating extent of air zones, shining snow-topped mountains, tranquil brilliance and scene with the continually smiling and adaptable helpers and related trekkers is the thing that delineates the trekking learning in Nepal when all is said in done. The age gathering and sexual introduction wind up detectably immaterial words in the association of warm neighborliness of Nepalese helpers. This essentially infers trekking with female guide or with a male guide every now and then has any sort of impact. Regardless, for females, either free voyager or a social event, the experience is particular as to trekking with female guide in most bit of the world and the Himalaya trekking is no extraordinary case.
- Created by: Icicles Adventure Treks
Manaslu Circuit Trek
- May 5, 2017 at 2:00pm to Aug 3, 2017 at 3:00pm EDT
- Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Description:
Experience unique social orders and traditions of the all inclusive community introduced in the stupefying scene of Manaslu with our Manaslu Circuit Trek. With sweeping viewpoints of the mountains joined by the trademark shine of the scene, the trek is a champion among the most empowering travel packages that you can involvement. The Manaslu Circuit Trek was before a kept trekking sign as there was an amazing nonattendance of tea houses along the trekking trails. Thusly, this trek was generally the stress of pilgrims who valued outside in the wild and the remoteness of the zone. In any case, now, as the tea houses are verifiable wealth, it has been expanding more thought by pioneers and voyagers. The domains around the Manaslu Region still can't touch upon the quiddities of modernization. In this way, expansive segments of the regions and settlements along the Manaslu Circuit Trek offers isolated acreages which radiate the assessment disconnection. Its off-beaten trails and a nonappear
- Created by: Nepal Trekking
Assata Shakur, Invitation to Commemorate Fallen Black Panther Party Comrade Zayd Malik Shakur
- May 3, 2017 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
- Location: National Black Theater
- Description:
SOURCE:
New York City Jericho Movement
P.O. Box 670927
Bronx, NY 10467
www.jerichony.org - Created by: SendMeYourNews
Mt Everest Base Camp helicopter tour
- May 2, 2017 from 2:00am to 7:00am EDT
- Location: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Description:
- Created by: Rabindra Adhikari
Everest Base Camp Trekking
- Apr 30, 2017 to May 15, 2017
- Location: Yapikhya Marga Chhetrapati,Kathmandu Nepal
- Description:
Everest Base Camp Trekking is one of the most preferred trekking in Nepal. People all over the world loved to visit Nepal, especially Mt. Everest since the time Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa succeed in climbing the Mt. Everest in 1953. Everest’s frightening peak rises so high that the trekking to the base camp is still an adventure of the highest sort. The breathtaking scenery of this region with green dense forest, flora and fauna, high spectacular glaciers, and typical unique settlement of Sherpa people with their own culture and tradition is the most attractive thing that you can see here.
- Created by: The Nepal Trekking Company
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