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January 19, 2009
Monday

  • MLK Day Celebration: Portland, Oregon

  • Jan 19, 2009 all day
  • Location: Oregon Convention Center
  • Description: Oregon Attorney General-elect John Kroger will be keynote speaker at The 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Monday January 19, 2009 8:30-10:30 a.m. The Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland Admission is $85 and two cans of food Reserve a table at MLKBreakfast@theskanner.com Nominate for the Drum Major of Justice Award Recommend a student for a scholarship. Full details of scholarships are found by clicking here
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  • 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast

  • Jan 19, 2009 all day
  • Location: Plainfield H.S
  • Description: The Plainfield Area Club of Frontiers International Presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 33rd Annual Memorial Breakfast Guest Speaker Mr. Kevin Powell Author, Activist and Hip-Hop Historian January 19, 2009 – 8:30 A.M. Plainfield High School 950 Park Avenue Plainfield, New Jersey (Kenyon Avenue Entrance – Breakfast) General Admission $16.00 Students/Seniors $12.00 For Tickets & Information Call: Realty World (Fredrica Williams Realty) 490 Somerset St. North Plainfield, NJ (908) 756-4663 Kevin Powell is widely considered one of America’s most important voices in these early years of the 21st century. Legendary feminist Gloria Steinem asserts that "as a charismatic speaker, leader, and a very good writer, Kevin Powell has the courage...to be fully human, and this will bring the deepest revolution of all." Internationally acclaimed scholar and social critic Dr. Michael Eric Dyson has called Powell "a mighty wind of fresh air." And of Kevin Powell the writer Asha Bandele says “When
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  • Old Town Community Transformation Conference

  • Jan 19, 2009 all day
  • Location: Mandella Conference Center, Sojourner-Douglass College
  • Description: Sojourner-Douglass College and the Old Town Community Transformation Project invite you to join us and other activists from Baltimore and other urban areas around the United States to connect and begin the dialogue to shape the action to remake our communities from the bottom up.As you gather in Washington, DC to witness the inauguration of America’s first Black President, Barack Obama, and on the day of the federal recognition of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., take time to do a little necessary work for what we believe must happen after the celebration ends.
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  • WBAI: MLK Commemorative Broadcast

  • Jan 19, 2009 all day
  • Location: WBAI 99.5 FM (NYC)
  • Description: Greetings Member / Listener / Supporter, On behalf of WBAI, I want to extend our gratitude and appreciation for all of your support over the past years, and for the time and resources you so generously donated during our Mini Winter Drive! We also want to wish you, and all of your loved ones, a Happy and Blessed New Year! On January 19, 2009, from 6am - midnight there will be a Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative broadcast. At that time, we will be trying to raise money for the station and will need volunteers to come in to answer phones and take pledges. We appreciate any time you can give us on that day. The numbers to call for entry into the building are: 212-209-2800 - 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm, and at other times, 212-209-2877. Peace & Love, Vera Osborn WBAI Volunteer Coordinator WBAI 120 Wall Street - 10th FL. New York, NY 10005 1-212-209-2826
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  • Inauguration 2009 Chicago Style Celebration and Ball

  • Jan 19, 2009 to Jan 20, 2009
  • Location: Chicago South Loop Hotel
  • Description: Inauguration 2009 Chicago Style Celebration and Ball January 19 & 20, 2009 Chicago South Loop Hotel 2600 South State Street Chicago, Illinois Please click here for map. Two days and two nights Inauguration 2009 Chicago Style Celebration and Ball For those who are not going to Washington, D.C., join us for this TWO-DAY Historical event. January 19 Attend the National Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration Wide-screen viewing of our “Walk Through History Video” which outlines major events From Freedom- To Slavery- To Freedom Evening “Children Friendly Pre-Inauguration Party at 6 p.m.” and Bus Tour (TBA) of Chicago sights. January 20 Attend the “live” wide screen viewing of the Inauguration of President Elect Barack Obama and V.P. Elect Joe Biden. Be an eyewitness to the “Swearing into office" Ceremony of the first African American to hold the highest office in America. Evening Inauguration Ball with live band at 7:30 p.m. The Celebration will also Feature: •There w
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January 17, 2009
Saturday

  • Northeast Regional Confrence January 17 & 18th Featuring Chairman Omali Yeshitela

  • Jan 17, 2009 to Jan 18, 2009
  • Location: Uhuru Solidarity Center
  • Description: On the weekend of January 17-18 in Philadelphia, PA our Party will be sponsoring the Northeast Regional Organizing Conference at which an overview of the strategic direction of the U.S. front of the worldwide African revolution will be laid out.This conference comes at a time when all over the world struggle is occurring. The people of Afghanistan and Iraq are fighting to throw off imperialist aggression from the U.S. government. Similar struggles are being made throughout Latin America and Asia. And although the struggle against U.S. imperialism is gaining strength, the liberation of Africa is not guaranteed simply because of this motion. Various international forces (including India, China and certain Arab States) are scrambling for a better position to feast on the blood of Africa. The contradiction was laid out clearly by Chairman Omali Yeshitela when he stated, "everyone has a plan for Africa except for Africans." And so we are confronted with the question - what is our plan for A
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  • Support 13th Annual Tribute to PP/POW's & Families!

  • Jan 17, 2009 all day
  • Location: Martin Luther King Labor Center Auditorium (1199 headquarters)
  • Description: Dear Friend and Supporter of our Political Prisoners, The Malcolm X Commemoration Committee presents its 13th annual dinner tribute to the families of our political prisoners and prisoners of war imprisoned in the tri-state area and whose families represent them at the event.. Because of your past support we have been able to place a generous amount in the commissary accounts of each freedom fighter who has been represented at the dinner by a family member. We hope the 13th dinner will be equally successful. That depends on your continued loyal support. The next dinner will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009, The time is 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner will be served from 3 - 4 p.m The program will start promptly at 4:15 p.m. Please note the change of the day of the week from Sunday to Saturday. The venue has also changed. This year the dinner tribute is being held in conjunction with the 1199 SEIU Activists, and is being held at the: Martin Luther King Labor Center Auditorium 310 W. 43rd
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  • AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

  • Jan 17, 2009 to Jan 18, 2009
  • Location: Rust College,
  • Description: The AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE January 17-18, 2009- Rust College, Holly Springs, MS NOTE: Let's hope this Black Student confab will be able to move from a GabFest filled with wonderful talking heads to a more ACTION-oriented Movement for Black Liberation. This means that our youngfolk must think beyond assimilating into a dying civilization and envision a new more egalitarian system grounded in the masses of our people and the peoples of the world... grounded in the realization that -from now on- earth must be saved from the ravages of capitalism. Today's Black student leaders must reach back to the periods when Black student activism was more militant/revolutionary than today and learn from the victories and errors of those periods. The concept of Sankofa is more relevant now than ever before: the Future of our People depend on it. Call for papers/Presentations The AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE is issuing a call for papers /presentations for its
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  • Community Dialogue: What does Barack Obama "owe" Black People?!!

  • Jan 17, 2009 all day
  • Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna
  • Description: Move The Village Rudwaan Amen_Ra Lumumba (One With The way) http://www.unity4power.org/city-c.html (Follow the link above to your Unity Calendar) *Please forward to your list: What does Barack Obama "owe" Black People? COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY! (First Quarter: 2009) "Participate in a community-dialogue, round-table discussion moving toward an Afrikan agenda for Afrikan people. Whether you are convinced that Obama is the answer or that his election is a step backward, you need to be there and be part of the process of Afrikan/Black Self-Definition." Invited participants include: Dr. Marimba Ani, Njeri Alghanee, Able Mable Thomas, Dr. Akinyele Umoja, Minister P.D. Menelik, Derrick Bozeman, Cynthia McKinney, Atty: Chokwe Lumumba, Prof Griff, Killer Mike, Wekesa O. Madzimoyo.and Warren Green. Saturday, January 17, 2009 Doors Open: 5:30pm - Program: 6:00pm Shrine of the Black Madonna 960 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Atlanta, Ga. 30310 Free Admission - Free-will donati
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January 16, 2009
Friday

  • Tour Nat Turner Trail During Inaugural Week and Celebration of Black Survival

  • Jan 16, 2009 to Jan 20, 2009
  • Location: THE THURGOOD MARSHALL CENTER
  • Description: TO BLACK PEOPLE ATTENDING THE BARACK OBAMA INAUGURAL: Come through Virginia and Tour The NAT TURNER TRAIL The bus leaves The Khalifah Health Ranch Retreat on the afternoon of January 17, 2008 10 am & 2 pm We will tour the Nat Turner Trail as part of our celebration of the Inauguration of Barack Obama and the Survival of Black people. We then travel 150 miles to Washington, D. C. for the two day Conference. January 18 & 19 at THE THURGOOD MARSHALL CENTER 1816 12th Street N.W. call 704-509-6773 or 704-277-1462 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR WEEKEND: Friday, January 16, 2009 at The Khalifah Health Ranch Retreat: Southampton County, Virginia, 12 noon 3 P.M......Roundtable Discussion about the opportunities to "TO DO FOR SELF" with a Black President of the U. S. A. Is a Independent disposition needed more than ever? Saturday, January 17, 2009 – Tour of The Nat Turner Trail on the trip to Washington, D.C. Leave at 12 Noon – tour the Trail, arrive in Washington, D. C. at 6 P.M. The schedu
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January 15, 2009
Thursday
 

  • Obama Day "A Celebration Fit For A King"

  • Jan 15, 2009 all day
  • Location: Chicago Temple 1st United Methodist Church
  • Description: OBAMA DAY A Celebration & Commemoration "OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE..."

    THURSDAY, January 15, 2009 @ 10:00AM (Dr. King's Birthday!) Chicago Temple 1st United Methodist Church 77 West Washington Street 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60602 CLARK & WASHINGTON Join the thousands who will to come together as one to advance the People's Agenda!
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  • Campaign for Fair Share Tax Reform!

  • Jan 15, 2009 all day
  • Location: Soda Bar
  • Description: In the continuing struggle for economic justice... You're invited to the Brooklyn launch Party of the Campaign for Fair Share Tax Reform! Location: Soda Bar Date: Thurs Jan 15th Time: 7 - 10 pm Train Directions: B/Q train to 7th Ave 2/3 to Bergen or Grand Army Plaza Come prepared to Party! & SHARE: Real shared sacrifice means asking the wealthiest New Yorkers -- those who make over $250,000 a year -- to pitch in and pay their fair share to help with our State's budget burden. By reforming our State's tax structure and asking them to pay just a little bit more, Fair Share Tax Reform would raise billions in new revenue, preventing the severest cuts that disproportionately harm working and middle-class families. The Fair Share Tax Reform is a broad-based coalition composed of The Healthcare Education Project (1199 SEIU/Greater New York Hospitals Association), Working Families Party, United Federation of Teachers and ACORN. Please RSVP attendance by contacting: Raybblin 917.593.0052 o
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  • [Shades of Truth Theatre] Martin and Malcolm Come to Life in "The Meeting"

  • Jan 15, 2009 to Jan 19, 2009
  • Location: The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center
  • Description: SHADES OF TRUTH THEATRE and The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center In Associaton with Voza Rivers/ New Heritage Theatre Group and Community Works Presents THE MEETING by Jeff Stetson Directed by Eric Coleman Starring Lawrence Winslow as Malcolm X Michael Green as Martin Luther King Jr. Ron Wilks as Rashad JANUARY 15-19, 2009 The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center 3940 Broadway, New York City 10032 (165th Street and Broadway) Thursday, January 15, 11 am and 8 pm Friday, January 16, 11 am and 8 pm Saturday, January 17, 3 pm and 8 pm Sunday, January 18, 3 pm Monday, January 19, 7:30 pm General admission is $25.00 Press RSVP: 212-690-0797/646-488-9576 Discounts for groups, students and seniors The Meeting is an engaging and intelligent play that depicts a fictitious secret meeting between Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This riveting play deals with issues that are still relevant today, such as: war abroad, inner city de
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January 9, 2009
Friday

  • Pan Afrikan Society Community Forum (Fridays in Jan.)

  • Jan 9, 2009 all day
  • Location: The Oval
  • Description: Pan Afrikan Society Community Forum Presents the 2009 annual theme and series of workshops Afrikan Freedom means Defeating Neo-colonialism: Nkrumah@100 Interactive Workshops 2009 Youths are specially welcome – Supporting notes available - All free of charge Friday 9th January 2009 @ 6.30pm ‘Isms’ & the Understanding of Social Systems Friday 16th January 2009 @ 6.30pm Afrikan History & the Phases of Capitalism Friday 23rd January 2009 @ 6.30pm Decoding Imperialism’s Savage Attack Against Afrikan People Friday 30th January 2009 @ 6.30pm The Changing Face of Neo-colonialism Venue for Workshops: 44-46 Offley Road, The Oval, London SW9 0LS Nearest Tube: Oval (Northern Line); Buses: 3, 36, 59, 133, 155, 159, 185, 333, 436 Afrikan Liberation Day planning meetings – Same venue alternate Mondays @ 6.30pm For more information: Ring 07940 005 907; email – Panascf@yahoo.co.uk When we were oppressed under slavery and colonialism our ancestors knew it; they knew that they had t
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January 3, 2009
Saturday

  • Family and Organizers of Dontaze Storey Case at LA Urban Roundtable

  • Jan 3, 2009 all day
  • Location: Lucy Florence Coffeehouse
  • Description: Family members and organizers of the Dontaze Storey case will be presenting at LA Urban Roundtable this Saturday, January 3rd, at 10 am. The event is hosted by Earl Ofari Hutchinson. Families of other police murder victims (Family of Christian Portillo, Carlos Rivera) will also be present. Lucy Florence Coffeehouse 3351 W. 43rd St, L.A. Leimert Park 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM “We must recapture our heritage and our identity if we are ever to liberate ourselves from the bonds of white supremacy. We must launch a cultural revolution to unbrainwash an entire people.” – El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X
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  • ANSWER Coalition Celebration of 50 years of Cuba's Revolution

  • Jan 3, 2009 all day
  • Location: 2205 Amsterdam Avenue (corner of 159th street)
  • Description: ANSWER Coalition Holiday Party Celebration of 50 years of Cuba's Revolution Saturday, January 3, 2009 9pm - 3am 2205 Amsterdam Avenue (corner of 159th street) 1 train to 157th street or C train to 163rd street $10 in advance (get your tickets now!) $15 at the door Holiday Party 2009 Come celebrate the new year and the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution with the ANSWER Coalition. Enjoy the best of salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Socca and more... Food and refreshments will be served! Fund people's needs NOT corporate greed! Bring the troops home now! End police brutality! Stop racist gentrification! Full rights for ALL immigrants! *For more information and to get your reduced-price ticket, contact us at nyc@ANSWERCoalition.org or 212-...* Also, visit us at our office: 2295 Adam Clayton Powell (corner of 135th street) 2/3 or B/C trains to 135th Street A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition http://www.answercoalition.org/ info@internationalanswer.org National Offi
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January 1, 2009
Thursday

  • KWANZAA: IMANI (Faith) “High Celebration”

  • Jan 1, 2009 all day
  • Location: Nationwide Holiness Church of Brotherly Love
  • Description: African-American Advisory Council, Washington Park Homeowners Association & KWANZAA Coordinating Committee of Broward County Present KWANZAA 2008!! IMANI (Faith) “High Celebration” DRAFT DRAFT Nationwide Holiness Church of Brotherly Love 5670 Fletcher Street Hollywood, Florida Thursday, January 1, 2009 6:00 p.m. Drum Salute to the Ancestors Presentations Host, Jonathan Anderson Kwame K. Afoh, Moderator (Invited participants) Sister Qaraandin Pastor Rasheed Baaith Spoken Word Minister Ronald Muhammad Pastor Wesley Bruce? Jus’ Cynthia? Aunkh Akhu Rique Ennis Sister Idya KWANZAA Candle Lighting Ceremony NGUZO SABA (KWANZAA Principles) Kwanzaa Symbols Up You Mighty Race—You Can Accomplish What You Will! Without Struggle, There Is No progress! With You--We Can Do All Things! Freedom Ain’t Free! Have a Happy and Peaceful 2009!! For additional information, please phone (954)585-6332 or (754) 423 8480 or email kwameafoh@yahoo.com
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