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October 5, 2008
Sunday

  • Community Investment Network Conference on "Civic Responsibility

  • Oct 5, 2008 to Oct 7, 2008
  • Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center
  • Description: 2008 Community Investment Network Conference on "Civic Responsibility: Re-connecting People to their Communities" October 5-7, 2008 @ the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina 27703 The Community Investment Network Conference is an annual gathering where individuals, families, neighborhood associations, foundations, giving circles, community and civic groups come together to discuss various strategies of investing time, talent, and treasure to build communities by design and not out of crisis. Who should attend? Anyone who... * is concerned about their community but doesn't know how to motivate change * is thinking about starting a non-profit * is interested in starting a giving circle or already a member of one * wants to establish a charitable legacy (scholarships, volunteerism, etc.) * desires to maximize their charitable efforts and be more effective We live in a time where collective giving and social networking for social change is on the de
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October 4, 2008
Saturday

  • 5th Annual College Preparation Program -- October 4, 2008 -- 9am-1:15pm

  • Oct 4, 2008 all day
  • Location: East High School
  • Description: "Students Preparing for College and Scholarships: Why Community Service?" Saturday, October 4, 20089 am - 1:15 pm CentralSPECIAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dean James McLeodWashington University in St. LouisVice Chancellor for Students and Dean,College of Arts and SciencesDean McLeod was appointed to the position of Vice Chancellor for Students and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, effective October 1, 1995. He joined Washington University in 1974 as an assistant professor of German, and served as assistant dean of the graduate school of Arts & Sciences from 1974 to 1977. From 1977 to 1987, he was assistant to the then Chancellor William H. Danforth. From 1987 to 1992, he was director of African and Afro-American Studies. In 1992, he was named dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. Prior to joining the Washington University faculty he was at Indiana University in Bloomington.Dean McLeod did his undergraduate work at Morehouse College and graduate work at the University of Vienna and at Ri
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  • Great New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center

  • Oct 4, 2008 all day
  • Location: Baton Rogue, Area Foundation
  • Description: The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Louisiana Housing Alliance, the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation and PolicyLink invite you to a statewide meeting of housing recovery advocatesConfronting Katrina-Rita Unmet Housing Needs, Shaping a More Effective Response to Gustav-IkeOctober 1st, 200810 AM - 2 PMBaton Rouge Area Foundation402 N. 4th St.Baton Rouge, LAThis forum will engage community leaders to review the three year progress report on housing recovery in Louisiana (see www.policylink.org/threeyearslater), and prioritize remedies for the shortfalls of homeowner recovery funds, rental homes recovery, and people unserved by any programs.It will also work to help Gustav and Ike victims shape more effective programs.PLEASE RSVP TO niva@policylink.org
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  • Moyo Afrika Study Tours to Ghana

  • Oct 4, 2008 all day
  • Location: Ghana
  • Description: Moyo Afrika Study Tours warmly invites you, your family, friends & colleagues to Ghana 2008; Black History & Culture Tours a series of stimulating 10 day study tours themed Return to the Source; “Rebuilding bridges between the Motherland & her Diaspora” ACCRA.....CAPE COAST.... KUMASI......VOLTA..... Group 1; Sat 4th – Mon 13th October 2008 Group 2; Mon 20th – Weds 29th October 2008 Group 3; Weds 5th – Fri 14th November 2008 Group 4; Thur 20th – Sat 29th November 2008 Budget Package; £990 per person includes; · Return airfare from London to Accra · Accommodation (double occupancy) · Meals (breakfast & dinner) · All ground transport in Ghana · Contact MAST for quotes from Europe, the Caribbean & the Americas Bookings accepted on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Limited places available on each group. Choose your date, secure your space now! Moyo Afrika Study Tours (MAST); moyowataifa@yahoo.com Tel; + 44 (0) 7903 678 302 + 44 (0) 7757 060 313 Come Home with Us.....
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  • Ellie Charles Artists Awards tribute to Nancy Wilson

  • Oct 4, 2008 all day
  • Location: Schomburg Center
  • Description:

    Friends, Greetings! We hope your summer is off to a great start! Some news to share: African Voices has re-scheduled its Ellie Charles Artists Awards tribute to Nancy Wilson for Sat., Oct. 4 at the Schomburg Center in Harlem. Tickets available online at www.africanvoices.com. We're asking everyone to support our fundraising benefit by purchasing tickets and journal ads now while you have your $600 tax rebate! If you have any questions, you can call 212 865-2982. Please save the date & Invite friends! All tickets purchased in advance will be honored. You will get a formal invitation in the mail shortly. If you are unable to attend, please make a donation or purchase an ad in our awards journal (one line ads are $15). You can visit our website below. African Voices
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October 2, 2008
Thursday

  • HARLEM ARTS ADVOCACY WEEK

  • Oct 2, 2008 to Oct 7, 2008
  • Location: go to website
  • Description: The Arts in Harlem: Just Good Business New York, NY, September 18, 2008--The Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA) today announced the schedule for its second annual HARLEM ARTS ADVOCACY WEEK taking place from Thursday October 2 through Tuesday October 7 in various locations around Harlem. With a focus on how the arts and business in today’s Harlem share the keys to Harlem’s future, this five-day exchange of ideas, from grassroots advocacy to city and state-funded marketing initiatives to local partnerships, will impact the businesses as well as the cultural institutions and individual visual and performing artists residing and working in the vibrant community of Harlem. HARLEM ARTS ADVOCACY WEEK activities begin with an arts and business partnership seminar and conclude with a special tribute by New York City Councilwoman Inez E. Dickens to arts pioneer Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, founder of the National Black Theatre. The week’s other activities include forums, and arts & business luncheon, special
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  • Annual Convention of the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement

  • Sep 27, 2008 to Sep 28, 2008
  • Location: St. Petersburg
  • Description: Registration open to the public. (Tune in to Uhuru Radio Sunday at 13:00 U.S. Eastern Time for a live update) The Presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain have spoken not a single word about ending public policies of police containment or reparations to the African families left homeless through the sub-prime mortgage economic attack on the African community. The InPDUM 2008 Convention is a call for Black Power! A call for an end to all policies of police containment, a call to work in conjunction with all organizations fighting for power in our own hands, self-determination, and community control. White power in Black face is not the answer to the constant state of terror the African community lives in daily. The program includes presentations by African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Black Agenda Report Editor Glen Ford and, of course InPDUM President Ivory Sobukwe-Sodayi, as well as practical workshops on: Political Prisoners Negative Public Pol
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  • 10K Walk-For-Sickle Cell Education & Awareness

  • Sep 27, 2008 all day
  • Location: Bridgeport, CT and Newark, NJ. Philadelphia-Delaware
  • Description:

    In celebration of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Sickle Cell Network in partnership with Tri-State area sickle cell disease organizations will host walks to raise awareness, attention, and fuds to support families and communities affected by sickle cell disease. Simultaneous walks will be held in Bridgeport, CT and Newark, NJ. Philadelphia-Delaware will host its walk Saturday, September 27, 2008. For more information log onto: www.sctpnwalk.org. Thank you for Having A Heart For Sickle Cell.
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September 26, 2008
Friday

  • Protest the bailout: Protect Homeowners - Treasury Dept, WDC

  • Sep 26, 2008 all day
  • Location: RPC,Washington, DC office
  • Description: Hello Colleagues: For those of you who will be in town for CBC, please join Reverend Jackson for an informational picket on Friday, September 26, 2008. Please meet us at the RPC,Washington, DC office no later than 11:45am. Please spread the word. It will take all of us to make this picket a success. COME JOIN!!! Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. AND Rainbow PUSH Coalition For An INFORMATIONAL PICKET (Emphasis: Wall Street Crisis and the Federal Bail-Out) U.S. Department of Treasury 15th street – Between F and G Street Friday, September 26, 2008 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Participants will meet at 11:45 AM: Rainbow PUSH Coalition Public Policy Institute 727 15th Street, NW - Lobby Washington, DC 20005 Please RSVP by calling: Rainbow PUSH Coalition 202-393-7874 Kimberly Marcus Executive Director Director of Media and Telecommunications Rainbow PUSH Coalition Public Policy Institute 727 15th Street, NW Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005 Office: 202-393-7874 Fax: 202-393-1495
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  • Meeting of The MINDZ "Quiet Storm" film showing & Disussion

  • Sep 26, 2008 all day
  • Location: Dendy Recreation Center
  • Description:

    "Quiet Storm" A powerful progressive film by Shango B'Song Discussion immediately following the screening of the film Donation: $5.00 *QUIET STORM synopsis The film centers around four Black men, who are on a quest to rectify some of the leadership problems affecting Africa and the Caribbean. They go after corrupt leaders and their powerful western patrons, who have misappropriated Africa's resources and in so doing sentencing her people to a life of deprivation Doors open at 6:30 PM for the "Meeting of The MINDZ" Unity In The Black Community" Dialog * 6-7 PM MWM "Lil' Sistahs" Program Registration No Admission Fee For these two activities For more information call: 267-299-6424 or E-mail: officialmwm@yahoo.com To make a donation to Abeni foundation, support our projects or volunteer your service please click on link . www.abenifoundation.org The ABENI FOUNDATION - supports orphans and street children in Africa. www.abenifoundation.org EJI OGBE Provides fresh water for drinking
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September 24, 2008
Wednesday
September 22, 2008
Monday

  • State and Future of Black Philly" 2008

  • Sep 22, 2008 to Sep 28, 2008
  • Location: various locations throughout Philadelphia
  • Description: Call for Papers/Presenters for The "State and Future of Black Philly " Embracing and Respecting the Past, Examining and Addressing the Present, and Responsibly & Realistically Preparing for The Future A week long session of practical, protracted, and progressive assessment, sharing, strategic and solution oriented interactions for those interested obtaining greater insight and of course is supportive for the necessary actions for the obtainment of real "no sell out" operations and representation to secure the necessary advancement and upliftment for Black/African Community throughout Philadelphia, PA September 22-28, 2008 Sessions will be held at various locations throughout the City (Philly) Partial Listing of topics for specific forums, workshops, and location will be available Aug. 29, 2008 Registration Begins: Aug. 30, 2008 Call For: Papers/Proposals/ Presenters Please forward a brief overview (typed and not more than 250 words) of your paper, presentation, or proposal along wi
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September 21, 2008
Sunday
 

  • 40 Year Struggle: Young Lords Celebration

  • Sep 21, 2008 all day
  • Location: San Lucas United Church of Christ
  • Description: EN MI CORAZON TENGO PUERTO RICO Young Lords www.nationalyounglords.com Dear Friend of Human Rights, Please accept your V.I.P. invitation to join me, Jose (Cha-Cha) Jimenez and Kathleen Cleaver, Omar Lopez, Carlos Flores, Iris Morales and other community activists at the 40 Year Struggle: Young Lords celebration, to be held from: 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, September 21st 2008 at the San Lucas United Church of Christ, 2914 West North Ave., Chicago, IL. You will meet other distinguished members of human rights movements, listen to relevant speakers and enjoy film clips, music and poetry. Even more important, you will be a part of a memorable homage to the Young Lords Movement and to the continued struggle for Puerto Rico and Latino self determination and neighborhood empowerment. Today Humboldt Park runs the risk of losing its Latino population, in the same displacement manner, as it did in the neighborhoods of: Old Town, Lakeview, Wicker Park and Lincoln Park. That is why it
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  • AFRICAN-AMERICAN DAY PARADE: March With The Freedom Fighters Contingent

  • Sep 21, 2008 all day
  • Location: ASSEMBLE 2PM AT: (ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR. BLVD. "7th AVE" & 112th ST.)
  • Description: IN HARLEM'S 39th ANNUAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN DAY PARADE COME OUT AND MARCH WITH: "THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS CONTINGENT" SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 ASSEMBLE 2PM AT: (ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR. BLVD. "7th AVE" & 112th ST.) - Hold Up & Carry The Images Of Our Fallen Freedom Fighters & Warrior Ancestors - Demand Freedom & Amnesty For All U.S. Held Political Prisoners/POW's & Exiles - Carry & Play Your Drums, Whistles & Instruments - Bring And/Or Encourage Our Children & Youth To Participate - Create And Display Individual & Organizational Banners, Flags, Signs, Posters, Buttons & T-Shirts That Show Your Support For Our True Heroes & Sheroes - Come Help Actively Promote The Jericho Movement's 10/10 PP/POW March On The United Nations __________________________________________________________________________________________ For Information E-mail Us At: SafiyaNuhFoundation@Yahoo.com and www.safiyanuhfoundation.org Or Contact Bro."Shep" Directly At: Panthershepcat@aol.com and (347) 693-8699 or
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September 20, 2008
Saturday

  • The Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Mississippi Delta

  • Sep 20, 2008 all day
  • Location: caravan gather at the Livington Road entrance of the Jackson Medical Mall
  • Description: One of the many premises that constantly surfaces in the discussion of how to repair the cultural, psychological, emotion and academic damage done to black people is - studying African & African American history would go a long ways towards mending the broken spirits of black people. To this end, Kuumba Promos has collaborated with Jackson-MS N’COBRA and Mississippians For Reparations to host a live Black History Lesson call the Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Mississippi Delta. Twice a year we caravan to the Mississippi Delta to touch and be touched by black history. The next caravan will be Saturday, September 20, 2008 and we are registering caravaners in advance of the trip. Moving from the Jackson Medical Mall to the Medgar Evers Home/Museum, to the grave site of Fannie Lou Hamer, to the sites of the Emmett Till sage, to the Oakes African American Culture Center the Spiritual Pilgrimage is intensely emotional and spiritual. The Spiritual Pilgrimage Caravan will be Saturday, September
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  • ATLANTA: HABESHA's 1st ANNUAL HARVESE FEST

  • Sep 20, 2008 all day
  • Location: Dunbar Neighborhood Center
  • Description: Same Cause. Same Location. New Season! IF FOR SOME UNFORTUNATE REASON YOU MISSED THE ORGANIC FEST FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS, DO YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY A BIG HUGE GIGANTIC FAVOR....MARK YOUR CALENDARS...ITS FREE OF CHARGE , AND YOU LEAVE IN THE EVENING FEELING FREE AND CHARGED..... The 1st Annual Harvest Fest is HABESHA's Fall Fundraiser for the Black To Our Roots Program, sponsored by HABESHA and WRFG and supported by the Atlanta community at-large. Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 12-8pm at the Dunbar Neighborhood Center for live entertainment, great food, and presentations for the whole family! A FREE OUTDOOR EVENT!!! There are still a few spaces remaining in the African Marketplace. Interested vendors should email info@habeshainc.org or call 678 760 1252 Saturday, September 20, 2008 477 Windsor St, SW Atlanta 12-8pm www.organicgardenfest.com
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  • Party for Socialism and Liberation

  • Sep 20, 2008 all day
  • Location: St. Mary's Church
  • Description: The PSL's End-Of-Summer Party, originally scheduled for this Saturday, has been RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Sept. 20. It will take place at the same location,St. Mary's Church. We are sorry for the inconvenience, and encourage you to rework your calendar so you can join us on Sept. 20 -- the actual last day of summer! ************************** PARTY WITH THE PSL! Saturday, September 20St. Mary's Church521 West 126th St.Between Amsterdam and Old Broadway Take the #1 or the A, D subway trains to 125th St.Doors open at 8pm$10 cover(To buy an advance ticket, which gets you a free drink ticket, contact the PSL at 212-694-8762 )Maybe you've marched with us against the war or police brutality, maybe you've come to one of our meetings, maybe you've picked up one of our newspapers, and maybe you met us on the street this summer with our petitions.But now you need to join us for our end-of-summer party on Saturday, Sept. 20,at St. Mary's Church on 126th St. in Harlem.As you all know, we have bee
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September 19, 2008
Friday

  • 18th Annual Umoja Festival in Portsmouth, VA

  • Sep 19, 2008 to Sep 21, 2008
  • Location: NTELOS Pavilion
  • Description: Portsmouth, VA (BlackNews.com) - Umoja Festival, September 19-21, features the sights, sounds, tastes and soul of Africa through forums, national and regional entertainment, African dancers, educational exhibits, scenic tours, children's village, marketplace and ethnic foods. Umoja Festival links attendees from across the nation and the citizenry of Portsmouth to the Festival's theme of unity in the family, community, and nation. Umoja Festival is a superb example of Portsmouth's dedication and commitment to insuring an understanding of cultural diversity. Umoja Festival officially begins at 5:15 p.m. Friday, September 19 at the NTELOS Pavilion with a traditional African drum call, a ceremonial procession led by Portsmouth dignitaries and civic leaders, and the blessing of the elders. The festival continues in downtown Portsmouth and at the NTELOS Pavilion through Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the festival weekend, Portsmouth will resemble its sister city of Eldoret, Kenya. Major
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