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March 21, 2009
Saturday

  • Michael Duncan for NY City Council

  • Mar 21, 2009 from 6:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: 225-12 Merrick Blvd
  • Description: URBAN RENAISSANCE INC 142 ROCKAWAY AVE, BROOKLYN NY 11233 718 485 9199-Fax 718 701 0672 Email:marcusgarveyppp@aol.com I take this opportunity to invite you to breakfast Saturday, March 21st 10am . 225-12 Merrick Blvd Laurel ton NY 11413. The occasion Breakfast and News conference to announce the candidacy of Michael Duncan for the city council of NYC. Michael Duncan is a Garveyite all who understand the meaning of the red black and green have an obligation to be part of this exercise. We have an opportunity to control our community at the grassroots level, you owe it to your ancestors and progeny to stand up and be counted. Please call me so that we could discuss this matter, 646 296 8468 Respectfully, Moses Emanuel Henriques
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  • Join us at the March on the Pentagon

  • Mar 21, 2009 all day
  • Location: The Pentagon
  • Description: A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition http://www.answercoalition.org/ Join us at the March on the Pentagon Saturday, March 21 to demand "Bring the Troops Home Now" The ANSWER Coalition is joining with other coalitions, organizations, and networks in a March 21 National Coalition to bring people from all walks of life and from all cities across the United States to take part in a March on the Pentagon on the sixth anniversary of the Iraq war: Saturday, March 21 A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition http://www.answercoalition.org/ info@internationalanswer.org National Office in Washington DC: 202-544-3389 New York City: 212-694-8720 Los Angeles: 213-251-1025 San Francisco: 415-821-6545 Chicago: 773-463-0311
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March 18, 2009
Wednesday
March 15, 2009
Sunday

  • African Socialist International to Meet in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2009

  • Mar 15, 2009 to Mar 18, 2009
  • Location: TBA
  • Description: The African Socialist International (ASI) will be holding its Eastern Africa Regional Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from March 15-18, 2009. The East Africa Regional Conference is the second ASI regional conference to be held in Africa with the aim of bringing together African revolutionaries, progressives, individuals and groups involved in struggle for a free, united Africa to discuss and adopt the strategy and tactics of African internationalism. The East Africa Conference is expected to bring together representatives from Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, Congo, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Cameroon, Liberia, Ghana, Guinea-Conakry, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, South Africa, England, United States of America, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Venezuela, Honduras, and other parts of the world. The East Africa Regional Conference is also part of an ongoing international campaign organized by the African Socialist International to unite and consolidate the separate effo
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March 11, 2009
Wednesday
March 10, 2009
Tuesday
March 4, 2009
Wednesday
 

  • Advancing the Success of African-American Boys

  • Mar 4, 2009 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: PS 125
  • Description: losing the Achievement Gap is a year long program sponsored by the NYCDOE Office of Curriculum and Professional Development, Division of Teaching & Learning and designed to engage educators, education advocates, parents, politicians, and all interested members of our community in collective knowledge sharing, dialogue and strategy development related to closing the achievement gap. The series is a component of our Campaign for Middle School Success and focuses on, but is not limited to, the middle grades. Cost: free RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/BanksPryor
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February 28, 2009
Saturday

  • NCOBRA Town Hall Meeting: Why They Owe Us?

  • Feb 28, 2009 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
  • 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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  • NAS Sixth Annual Black History Event

  • Feb 28, 2009 from 1:00pm to 6:45pm
  • 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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  • Access the OBAMA in YOU!

  • Feb 28, 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • 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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  • NIGERIAN TOWN HALL MEETING

  • Feb 28, 2009 from 8:00am to 12:00pm
  • 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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February 27, 2009
Friday

  • We Honor Nana Camille Yarbrough and "Cornrows"

  • Feb 27, 2009 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Medgar Evers College/CUNY
  • Description: * MARK THE DATE * FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009

    COME, CELEBRATE WITH US. MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND YEARS OF TRADITION WE CAN SHARE BRAIDED IN OUR HAIR for more info., please call The Center for Black Literature at 718.270.6976 or AKILA WORKSONGS at 718.756.8501 or email frontdesk@akilaworksongs.com This event is sponsored by the Black History Month Committee at Medgar Evers College/CUNY
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  • The 30th Annual Minority Health Conference

  • Feb 27, 2009 all day
  • Location: The William and Ida Friday Continuing Education Center
  • Description:

    “Our World, Our Community: Building Bridges for Health Equality” Featuring the 11th Annual William T. Small, Jr. Keynote Lecture: Our World, Our Community: Building Bridges for Health Equality by Barbara C. Wallace, Ph.D. February 27, 2009 The William and Ida Friday Continuing Education Center, Chapel Hill, NC Keynote Lecture will be broadcast by satellite and Internet at 2:00-3:30pm EST on February 27, 2009 (free downlink, live questions and discussion) FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS
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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 21, 2009
Saturday

  • The Battle to Save Public Education: Black Women Speak Out!

  • Feb 21, 2009 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Freedom Hall
  • Description: A panel of activists will talk about lessons from the historic struggle for the right to learn; defending those hit hardest by school closures, budget cuts and tuition hikes; and building a united movement of students, teachers, campus workers and community. Speakers include Sherrie Moody, University Student Senator & Student Government Association Treasurer at Medgar Evers College, CUNY; Norma Abdulah, Co-founder of the United Federation of Teachers-NYC and member of Radical Women; and Dr. Andrée-Nicola McLaughlin, Chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Dept. and Professor of Women's Studies & Cross-Cultural Literature at Medgar Evers College, CUNY. Add your voice to the open discussion following the presentations. A Southern supper will be served at 5:30pm for an $8.50 donation. Door donation $3.00. Work exchange available. Childcare will be provided. For more information, call (212) 222-0633 or email nycradicalwomen@nyct.net . Event co-sponsored by Radical Women and Freedom So
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February 20, 2009
Friday

  • Register now for the AAPDEP Conference, Feb 21-22 in St. Pete

  • Feb 20, 2009 to Feb 22, 2009
  • Location: Uhuru House", the International Headquarters of the African People's Socialist Party
  • Description: The All African People's Development & Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) is calling on African students, scientists, engineers, electricians, health care professionals and other skilled Africans with expertise in health, nutrition, water purification, waste-water treatment, well-building, renewable energy technology, ecological sanitation, agriculture, construction, fundraising, web design, graphic arts, and other related areas to participate in the second annual AAPDEP Conference at the "Uhuru House", the International Headquarters of the African People's Socialist Party in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 21st through 22nd, 2009. It is an exciting period for this dynamic organization. In the short year since AAPDEP's inception, we have successfully launched a water purification and harvesting program in Sierra Leone as well as the Oloshoro Fishing Program. And in Zimbabwe, we have initiated an irrigation and farming project. The purpose of this conference is to: 1)further consolidate
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