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January 17, 2009
Saturday

  • 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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  • MONK Opens at the Nuyorican

  • Jan 1, 2009 to Jan 11, 2009
  • Location: THE NUYORICAN POETS CAFE
  • Description:

    MONK (A one man play about jazz great Thelonious Monk) starring Rome Neal with music score by Bill Lee Dec 18, 2008 through Jan 11, 2009 Thursday - Saturday at 7pm and Sundays at 4pm. For reservations and advance ticket sales: 212-465-3137. For credit card sales: 212-780-9386 Tickets : $20 (group discounts available). RSVP NOW!!! @ 212-465-3167 or romekyn@earthlink.net at the world famous NUYORICAN POETS CAFE 236 East 3rd Street (Rev Pedro Pietri Way) (Bet B & C Aves) (take F-train to 2nd Ave.) www.nuyorican.org
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December 31, 2008
Wednesday

  • KWANZAA Event Honoring Our Servants Community Award Banquet

  • Dec 31, 2008 all day
  • Location: Georgia State University College of Education Building
  • Description:

    Greetings Family, HABESHA presents it First Annual "Honoring Our Servants" Community Awards Banquet. This year's banquet is entitied "Recognizing community servants who represent the principles of KWANZAA" and will pay tribute to local leaders who raise the level of consciousness of the community. Tributes will include performances, visual art, youth presentations, and the African Marketplace. This African Attire event will take place from 9PM until Midnight Wednesday, December 31st at the Georgia State University College of Education Building, located at 30 Pryor St. in downtown Atlanta. There will be a new year's celebration immediately following the banquet. The cost of the event is $12 for adults and $7 for children under 12. The admission includes a full course vegetarian meal. For more information go the website at www.habeshainc.org For those interested in vending the cost for non-food vending items is $30 (tables will be provided). The event flyer and vending application are a
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December 29, 2008
Monday

  • KWANZAA: UJAMAA (cooperative economics) Celebration

  • Dec 29, 2008 all day
  • Location: Northwest Branch Library
  • Description: Northwest Branch Library in conjunction with Kwanzaa Coordinating Committee of Broward County Kwanzaa 2008 UJAMAA (cooperative economics) Celebration Northwest Branch Library *1580 NW 3 (Esther Rolle) Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida *(North of Atlantic Ave.—bet. I-95 & Dixie Hwy.) Monday, December 29, 2008 5:00 p.m. Featuring: Libation Afrikan Drumming and Dancing Kwanzaa Origin & History \ KWANZAA Candle Lighting Ceremony NGUZO SABA (KWANZAA Principles) Kwanzaa Symbols CULTURAL INNERATTAINMENT Spoken Word Afrikan Martial Art Vocalist Upcoming KWANZAA 2008 Events! Refreshments! FREE THE LAND!!! REPARATIONS NOW!! 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! For additional information: 954 786 2186 or (954)585-6332 or email: kwameafoh@yahoo.com
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December 28, 2008
Sunday

  • Kemet Nu Ethiopia Tour with Ashra and Merira Kwesi

  • Dec 28, 2008 to Jan 11, 2009
  • Location: Ethiopia
  • Description: www.kemetnu.com ETHIOPIA, THE LAND WHERE HUMANITY BEGAN THE KEMET NU KNOW THYSELF EDUCATIONAL TOUR Conducted by: ASHRA AND MERIRA KWESI, international lecturers on African origins of civilization, religion and culture. 11-Day African-centered tour to historic Ethiopia based on 28 years of study and tour experience in the African Nile Valley. December 28, 2008 January 7, 2009 (11 days) $3454 (Payment plans available) Download brochure at: http://www.kemetnu.com/Ethiopia%20Tour.htm Includes: . Round trip international airfare from Washington Dulles Airport . All domestic travel in Ethiopia . Dynamic African-centered lectures by Ashra Kwesi and Merira Kwesi at the ancient sites and at the hotel . Deluxe hotel accommodations . Two meals daily . Entrance fees to all sites and much, much, more. Join Ashra and Merira Kwesi on their annual winter tour to Ethiopia. Ashra Kwesi is a historian (griot) and lecturer on ancient African history and religion. He brings a wealth of information
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December 27, 2008
Saturday

  • YES WE CAN FOOD DRIVE

  • Dec 27, 2008 all day
  • Location: My place
  • Description: YES WE CAN FOOD DRIVETO BENEFIT PEOPLE IN NEED AT THIS TIME AND DWINDLING SUPPLIES AT A LOCAL FOOD PANTRY.PLEASE DONATE NON-PERISHABLE, NON-EXPIRED CANNED, BOXED, BAGGED, FROZEN FOOD, INCLUDING OIL, PEANUT BUTTER, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.PLEASE HELP PEOPLE IN NEED - STOP BY AND DONATE WHAT YOU CAN - NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL.HAVE SOME TEA WITH US, AND MIX AND MINGLE WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE WORKING FOR CHANGE.THANK YOUThewholeworldforObama@yahoogroups.comSylvie 347-879-6107 - Hubert 347-204-7390 - Jean-Pierre 917-609-7069 Howard 917-544-2765 - Victoria 347-293-6016 - Hilary 718-864-8291Paule-Sylvie YonkeThe Global African experience
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  • KWANZAA: Kjichagulia (Self-Determination) Celebration

  • Dec 27, 2008 all day
  • Location: African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC)
  • Description: Provisional Government of the Republic of New Afrika (PGRNA), National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA), WADU PRESENT KWANZAA 2008 kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Celebration African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC) 2750 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Saturday, December 27, 2008 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. Featuring: Libation Afrikan Drumming and Dancing Seestah IMAHKÜS Njinga Ababio (One Africa) on Repatriation Author of “Returning Home Ain’t Easy But It Sure Is A Blessing” KWANZAA Candle Lighting Ceremony NGUZO SABA (KWANZAA Principles) Kwanzaa Symbols Panel: KUJICHAGULIA – Which Way for Afrikans in the Barack Obama Era and Beyond? Dr. Willie Myles Michelle Sujai Aunkh Aakhu Kwame K. Afoh CULTURAL INNERATTAINMENT Baba Chiwara & Ichechi Spoken Word Afrikan Martial Art Upcoming KWANZAA 2008 Events FREE THE LAND!!! REPARATIONS NOW!! Up You Mighty Race—You Can Accomplish What You Will! Without Struggle, There is No progress!
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  • GRAND KWANZAA KARAMU (Bristol, UK)

  • Dec 27, 2008 all day
  • Location: Malcolm X Centre
  • Description: COACHES FROM LONDON! SEATS AVAILABLE - CALL 020 8539 2154 / 07957 376 328 JOHN LYNCH AFRIKAN EDUCATION PROGRAMME Presents GRAND KWANZAA KARAMU SATURDAY 27th DECEMBER 2008 @ Malcolm X Centre 141 City Road St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8YH 2:00pm-9:00pm Special Guests: Bro. Ldr. Mbandaka - Zimbabwe: What The Press Didn't Say Sis. Sandra Hurst - The 'Credit Crunch': Why Are Black People Still In The Black?
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