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October 17, 2010
Sunday

  • PREPARING OURSELVES FOR THE NOVEMBER 2nd ELECTION

  • Oct 17, 2010 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Free Library of Philadelphia, Skyline Room
  • Description: PHILADELPHIA AREA BLACK RADICAL CONGRESSP.O. BOX 27423 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19118A 501- C- 3 OrganizationThe Philadelphia Area Black Radical Congress Invites You To A ForumPREPARING OURSELVES FOR THE NOVEMBER 2nd ELECTIONVOTER EDUCATION FORUMSunday, October 17, 2010 –2 to 4 P.M.Free Library of Philadelphia,1901 Vine Street, Skyline RoomWhy Is the November 2, 2010 Election So Important?How will this Election effect our communities?Special Guest SpeakersELMER SMITH, Daily News ColumnistRICHARD WOMACK, President,Philadelphia A. Phillip Randolph InstituteWho are the candidates?What positions are they running for?How can you protect your vote?SPEAKER FROM THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSGET INVOLVED IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS. ASK QUESTIONS. GET INFORMED.VOTE ON NOVEMBER 2ndThis is a Non-Partisan Public Meeting. All are welcome.For Information:215-848-1806 or 267-259-7196Labor Donated
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October 15, 2010
Friday

  • SIGN THE PETITION!-Support African Traditional & Diaspora Religions

  • Oct 15, 2010 to Oct 16, 2010
  • Location: see link
  • Description: Excerpt from Site:As we march into the next phase of our progressive efforts to gain respect and legal recognition of African & Diaspora Religious and Spiritual traditions, it is understood that we the people, working on a grassroots level, must not assume that victory will be achieved waiting for Congress to act.We must act now if victory is to be achieved. Please read and sign the petition to support legal recognition of African Traditional Religions and Spiritual systems. Please also pass this petition on to others who support religious freedom for all.SIGN THE PETITION!
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October 13, 2010
Wednesday
October 8, 2010
Friday

  • Celebrate the Life, Legacy and Work of Ernesto “Che” Guevara!

  • Oct 8, 2010 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Sanctuary
  • Description: Join us as we Celebrate the Life, Legacy and Work of Ernesto “Che” Guevara! This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Ernesto “Che” Guevara; a hero, warrior and teacher to all peoples! El Che’s work and life story has inspired countless revolutionaries around the world. In honor of his life and in solidarity with the Free the Cuban 5 Month, The Popular Education Project to Free the Cuban 5 is organizing this event to pay homage to a man whose life, legacy and work still touches us all. Come learn, share and discuss the life of this incredible man. Program/Speakers: Film: El Che: Love, Politics, and Rebellion Claudia De La Cruz, La Iglesia San Romero de Las Americas/UCC Radhames Morales, Fuerza de la Revolucion Merlix Ventura of Da Urban Butterflies A representative from the U.S. Cuban Mission to the United Nations A representative from El Circulo Bolivariano de NYC A representative from the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement Friday October 8th, 2010 at 7pm St. Mary’s Epi
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October 6, 2010
Wednesday
October 2, 2010
Saturday
September 29, 2010
Wednesday
 

  • GLOBAL AFRIKAN CONGRESS BIENNIAL FAMILY GATHERING

  • Sep 29, 2010 to Oct 3, 2010
  • Location: African Caribbean Centre
  • Description:

    MUHADHARA WA JAMII V: GLOBAL AFRIKAN CONGRESS BIENNIAL FAMILY GATHERING LONDON September 30th – 3rd October “Walking the Talk” VENUE African Caribbean Centre 9 Clarendon Road Turnpike Lane North London N8 0DJ Greetings Comrade, GAC uk, invite you to the Bi Annual Family Gathering to be held in London this year. The four day event will address the continued development of our organisation, finding conflict resolutions with Afrikan solutions to Afrikan problem, such as knife and youth crimes within our community and the delivery of the UN Durban Declaration and the outcome of the recent review conference in Geneva. The conference will in part be open to the general public and others parts limited to formal members of the Global Afrikan Congress. This will be an educational and informative event in order to move forward the process started in Durban South Afrika in 2001 at the World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) which declared enslavement of Afrikans and colonialism crime
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September 26, 2010
Sunday

  • A FORUM PEACE IN THE COMMUNITY PEACE IN THE WORLD: HOW DO WE STOP THE VIOLENCE? La Paz en La Comunidad, Paz en El Extranjero: ¿Cómo Podemos Detener La Violencia?

  • Sep 26, 2010 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Free Library of Philadelphia
  • Description: Rsvp to: 267-259-7196PHILADELPHIA BLACK RADICAL CONGRESSa 501-(C)-3organizationP.O. BOX 27423PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118Radical means getting to the root causes of society'sproblems and working for root level solutions.The Philadelphia Area Black Radical Congress Invites You ToA FORUMPEACE IN THE COMMUNITYPEACE IN THE WORLD:HOW DO WE STOP THE VIOLENCE?Sunday, September 26, 2010 – 2to 4 P.M.Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.Skyline Room, 4th FloorA panel of speakers will sharetheir organization's experiences with violence in thecommunity. They will tell how they are dealing with it andwhat they think are the causes of violence. They will sharetheir ideas on what is needed to stop the violence.Someof the panel speakers are Dorothy Johnson-Speight, MothersIn Charge;Rev. Isaac Miller, former pastor of Church ofthe Advocate;Elisabeth Leonard, United For Peace andJustice Delaware Network;Education Not Incarceration;Michael Coard, Attorney-at-Law.Bilal Qayyum, Father's DayCommittee. A dis
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September 22, 2010
Wednesday
September 17, 2010
Friday

  • Artist Benefit for Carlos Alberto Torres

  • Sep 17, 2010 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: East Harlem Cafe
  • Description: Rhythm, Rhymes and Revolution: Artist Benefit for Carlos Alberto Torres Friday September 17th, 2010 at 7:30pm East Harlem Cafe 1651 Lexington Avenue (btwn. E104-105th St.) Take the 6 train to E. 103rd St. Join us for a night of incredible poetry, rap and spoken word as we unite to help our brother former Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Carlos Alberto Torres! Carlos Alberto, freed from 30 years in jail this July, is trying to open up a ceramics workshop in Puerto Rico! He needs our help to pay rent, buy supplies and many other expenses! Come through and Help our brother Carlos Alberto, make his dream a reality! Featured artists: The Welfare Poets Prisionera (not4)Prophet Sandra Maria Estevez Papoleto Melendez SPIRITCHILD Steve Bloom The Mahina Movement Rafael Landron Contact: benjamin ramos - uriyoan@hotmail.com
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September 8, 2010
Wednesday
September 1, 2010
Wednesday
August 29, 2010
Sunday

  • The African Heritage Academy; Great Black Books Seminar

  • Aug 29, 2010 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
  • Location: Starbucks
  • Description: The African Heritage Academy Monthly Great Black Books Seminar on I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings By Maya Angelou Sunday, 29 August 2010, 3pm sharp, please Starbucks, 112 Montague Street, (btwn Henry & Hicks, Borough Hall Station) Seminar Leader: Tehu Sebek Ifa Fee: $20 Come join in our lively, culturally grounding, intellectually nourishing, circle of thinkers. As always, the nia, purpose, of this maieutic seminar is to grow your mind and increase your understanding of the great ideas and issues. Please bring a friend. tehu sebek ifa (louis young) the african heritage asuwu-academy 145 east 23rd street, room 3m new york, new york 10010-3770
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August 27, 2010
Friday

  • The 55 year commemoration events in Memory of Emmett Louis Till

  • Aug 27, 2010 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Hyde Park
  • Description: We are reaching out to you because, we have a very important event happening in Hyde Park , in Chicago on Friday, August 27 ( 55 year anniversary of Emmett Till's brutal death, A Time of Reflection and Remembrance and launch of the "Never Again Movement and Pledge), at 6:30 it's a red carpet, benefit gala, VIP reception with Specialty beverage tasting sponsored by CONJURE, Gala Event from 7-10p.m., with music featuring Sheila Raye Charles ( daughter of the legendary Ray Charles) and Yaw including a silent and live auction, celebrities, business and civic leaders and more! We are sure that you and the community would want to know about it. We have attached the flyer and an invitation for you Let us know if you can attend. Call 800 509 9614 ext 82 to rsvp or *If you are planning to attend the 55 year anniversary gala & benefit, please click this link to view the evite and RSVP ASAP~ http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/EOGIORVHJCEULMESOXSA/55yearEmmettTill Not going to be in Chicago nex
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  • 55 year anniversary " A Time of Reflection and Remembrance in Memory Of Emmett Till

  • Aug 27, 2010 from 2:30pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Smart Museum of Art
  • Description:

    Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF) invites YOU to: 55 year anniversary event in memory of Emmett Till's brutal death, A Time of Reflection and Remembrance, "Music For Emmett" and launch of the "Never Again Movement and Pledge. At 6:30 it's a red carpet, VIP reception with Specialty beverage tasting sponsored by CONJURE, Benefit Gala Event from 7-10p.m., with music featuring Sheila Raye Charles (daughter of the legendary Ray Charles) and Yaw including, museum tour, a silent and live auction, celebrities, business and civic leaders and more!ETLF is so honored to have: *Dara McIntosh, TV and On-air personality as our Mistress of ceremony.Our Honorary Ambassadors are: author and talk show host *Tavis Smiley, actress and author, *Victoria Rowell, comedian and actor, *Sinbad, author, thought leader and president of Bennett College *Dr. Julianne Malveaux , NFL super bowl champ, St. Louis Rams *Fred Robbins, Chicago native, NFL Houston Texan *Danny Clark, Vietnam veteran and author *Morocco
  • Created by: Emmett Till Legacy Foundation
August 25, 2010
Wednesday

  • Black Business Works Inc. Networking Breakfast & Video Marketing Seminar

  • Aug 25, 2010 from 5:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Operation Hope
  • Description: BBW Mission StatementTo identify and connect black business owners and professionals, for the purpose of growing their businesses qualitatively and quantitatively.BBW PhilosophyYou will achieve your goal of being successful in networking for your business by being positive and supportive of the members of BBW. This requires a total and complete commitment from you and members alike. By giving business to fellow members they will in return give business to you.BBW Value StatementTo empower our community by shaping the way our members do business. We have total commitment to this value statement which reflects the highest standards we profess:-Professionalism-Consistency-Reliability-Intelligence-Resourcefulness-Strength-Forward-Thinking
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August 21, 2010
Saturday

  • 22ndAnnual Birthday The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey

  • Aug 21, 2010 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: The Pan-African Connection Bookstore
  • Description: The Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center Invites the Community to the 22nd Annual Birthday Commemoration For a Visionary, Symbol of Self Determination, African Pride and Pan-Africanism The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey August 17, 1887 – June 10, 1940 Theme: “Love does not get lost on its way home”: Revolutionary Pan-Africanism ‘Homing In’ to the Working Class Saturday August 21, 2010 Discussion and Book Signing 7 p.m., 612 E. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas Texas, 75203, Contact: 214-943-8262, Email: panafric@airmail.net Free and open to the public - Cultural entertainment, Youth Presentations - Update from Local 100 Dallas Sanitation Workers on fight for a living wage, sick days, medical coverage and basic human rights for all working people. - Information session with a student from the US studying at the Latin American School of Medicine (LASM) in Cuba on a 6 year full scholarship program offered to US students through the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organiza
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  • Black August Event Honoring George Jackson

  • Aug 21, 2010 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Rahmann's Art Gallery
  • Description: Join Sons & Daughters of Sankofa for a night filled with history, culture and action! Learn the TRUE history of Black August. Connect with others, expand your political knowledge, meet with knowledgeable leaders and share your ideas, thoughts and actions. We will enjoy spoken word, video clips, speakers, visual arts and more! Speakers & Performers: Kumasi – Historian* Grasshoppa – Host Tha Cold Soulja *Lorenzo - Poet Brandi Kane – Rap *Aqebi – Libation *Jabari – Health Tip with Q&A Dojah – Poet *Sadiki – Poet* Kaleid – Rap *Agustus “Final Poet” – Poem Jitu War Control *Kumasi – Rap *Food 4 Thought - Poet Art/Pictures George Jackson *Jonathan Jackson* William Christmas *James Mc Clain * Russell Mc Gee* H Rap Brown and Much more…. Films: Huey P. Newton: Rally Speech* Malcolm X: Speech in LA on Ronald Stokes **Food will be Provided** SUBMITTED BY Black August LA
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  • 12th Annual Saint Marcus Garvey Commemoration

  • Aug 21, 2010 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Location: Southern Consumers Bldg Conference Room
  • Description: The Maat-Ra City (lafayette) Chapter of N'Cobra commemoratesSaint Marcus Garvey. Itinerary includes internal reparations & formation of investment club workshop (Bro Uuka Elegba), chess workshop (Bro Knowledge), storytime (Sis Theresa Singleton) & a presentatio on "The Final Call: An Appeal to the Black Community" (Bro Tarik Muhammad). The event is free & open to the public.
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