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August 24, 2008
Sunday

  • Henrietta Vinton Davis Day

  • Aug 24, 2008 all day
  • Location: Universal
  • Description: Proclamation for Henrietta Vinton Davis DayHenrietta Vinton Davis DayAugust 25, 2008A proclamation by the Mayor of the District of Columbia.WHEREAS, Henrietta Vinton Davis was born on August 25, 1860 inBaltimore, Maryland, but later moved to Washington, DC where shereceived her education and became the first African American to workat the DC Recorder of Deeds; andWHEREAS, in her lifetime she worked with the abolitionist movement ofFrederick Douglas and the African Redemption Movement of the UniversalNegro Improvement Association and African Communities League(UNIA-ACL) with Marcus Garvey; andWHEREAS, Henrietta Vinton Davis' residence which is located at 1219Linden Place, NE has been placed on the Cultural Tourism DC's AfricanAmerican Heritage Trail and today a marker will be unveiled at hergrave site:NOW, THEREFORE, I, THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, do herebyproclaim August 25, 2008 as "HENRIETTA VINTON DAVIS DAY" inWashington, DC, and call upon all the residents of this great
  • Created by: Nnamdi
August 23, 2008
Saturday

  • HISTORICAL 11TH ANNUAL HON. MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY & AMY JAQUES GARVEY RED-BLACK-GREEN DAY FAMILY DAY CELBRATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS FORUM 2008

  • Aug 23, 2008 all day
  • Location: EAST 34TH STREET BETWEEN TROOST & FOREST AVENUE
  • Description: RED-BLACK-GREEN DAY CELEBRATION TO HONOR OUR ELDERS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE PASSED ON THE TORCH OF LIBERATION AND EDUCATION. CELEBRATION OF BEING BLACK IN AMERIKKA. BOOTHS WILL BE SET UP AT 8:OO AM TILL 4:00 P.M. MOTORCADE VEHICLE AND BICYCLE DECORATION WILL BEGIN AT NOON. RED/BLACK & GREEN BALLOONS AND STREAMERS WILL BEING UTILIZED AND POSTERS TO REPRESENT YOUR FAMILY OR ORGANIZATION. DIRECTION OF MOTORCADE WILL BE GIVEN AT TIME OF DEPARTURE. COOKOUT WILL FOLLOW MOTORCADE. THIS IS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. COME ONE COME ALL. THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY: GG & COMPANY, THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK HAT SOCIETY, THE RISING SONS &DAUGHTERS MENTOR PROGRAM, A-CLUB ALLSTARS, PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS,MCMILLAN AND ASSOCIATES,THE BODY REPORT COUTURE, UNIVERSAL AFRICAN PEOPLE ORGANIZATION, THE KINGS CLUB, AND NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
  • Created by: ms. gg owens aka QUEEN AKEBA
 

  • British Trade Unionist 2nd Annual Reparation Conference

  • Aug 23, 2008 all day
  • Location: RMT’s Head Office
  • Description: Glenroy watson RMT’s Black &Ethnic Members (BEM) 39 Chalton Street Euston London NW1, 1JD FaxAnsaPhone 02085310601 Email Watson2357gb@aol.com Mobile 07956133450 Greetings Comrades, 2nd Conference on Reparation aim at Trade Unionist In 2007, our Union RMT held its first every conference on Reparation within the UK and attended by members from a number of Trade Union including many retired members from our own union and others. At that meeting, all delegates made a commitment to hold an annual conference on Reparation UNTIL OUR AIMS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED. In 2008, the date has crept up on us, and we have not been able to give the time needed by such an important subject, along with a lot of our Black members time being taken up supporting the first ever strike by RMT’s LUL Cleaners. However, this is not an excuse for not carrying out our commitment. The 2nd Conference will take place on the Saturday the 23rd August 2008 at RMT’s Head Office 39 Charlton Street NW1 1200 – 1530hrs The sec
  • Created by: TheBlackList
 

  • "What About the Black Community, Obama?" Community Forum

  • Aug 23, 2008 all day
  • Location: G.A.ME Headquarters
  • Description: FREE!! SAT AUGUST 23RD, 2PMCommunity Forum: "What About the Black Community, Obama?"Presented by Grassroots Artists MovEment (G.A.ME)G.A.ME Headquarters235 E 172nd St., Bronx, NY btwn Sheridan & Selwyn Aves.For directions: http://www.kickgame.com/ContactUs.htmlSPEAKING ONE DAY ONLY IN THE BRONXDiop Olugbala, International Organizer for the International People's Democratic Uhuru MovementFREE! Live performances by NYOIL and Brother Justice from 512 CollectiveYou've seen the Uhuru Movement challenge Obama on CNN.Now talk to Diop Olugbala in person!Refreshments will be served718-690-3393 PHcontact@kickgame.com
  • Created by: BF Bankie
 

  • Africans Coming Together

  • Aug 23, 2008 all day
  • Location: Community Gathering Center
  • Description: I know no national boundary where the Negro is concerned. The whole world is my province until Africa is free...Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey
  • Created by: Ras Aziz
August 21, 2008
Thursday

  • Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Austria

  • Aug 21, 2008 to Aug 24, 2008
  • Location: Saalfelden Congress Centre
  • Description: Sunday, August 24th: Symphony for Improvisers Double Quartet (Dave Douglas w/ J.D. Allen, Henry Grimes, and Andrew Cyrille; and Roy Campbell, Jr. w/ Mixashawn, Hilliard Greene, and Hamid Drake), music of Don Cherry, at the main stage, Saalfelden Congress Centre, Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Austria, phone +43 (O)6 58 27 59 99, office@jazzsaalfelden.at, http://www.jazzsaalfelden.com/2008. This festival runs from August 21st to August 24th (31 concerts on 7 stages in 4 days) and also includes groups led by Dave Holland, Wadada Leo Smith, Craig Taborn, and many more.
  • Created by: KWASI Akyeampong
 

  • Marcus Garvey Day celebrations.

  • Aug 17, 2008 all day
  • Location: Vieux-Fort town square.
  • Description: The Iyanola Council for the Advancement of Rastafari Inc has been celebrating the life of Marcus Garvey every year for the past twenty years. This year we move to the town of Vieux-Fort with a rally and parade at the Vieux-Fort square on Sunday 17th from 2.00pm onwards.
  • Created by: Bongo Wisely Tafari
 

  • WASHINGTON, DC: Garvey Day Celebration

  • Aug 17, 2008 all day
  • Location: NationHouse
  • Description: The Universal Negro Improvement Association & African Communities league Woodson Banneker Jackson Bey Division 330 Presents GARVEY Day PAN-AFRICAN FESTIVAL: Birthday Celebration for The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey Come Celebrate Garveyism and Pan African Culture! Sunday, August 17, 2008 2:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. NationHouse 770 Park Rd, N.W., Washington, D.C. Rain or Shine! Featuring Local Pan African Music, Poetry, Food, Marketplace, Fashion Show & Childrenʼs Village For more information please call: (240) 498-5133 or send an email to unia330@hotmail.com. unia-acl.org =
  • Created by: TheBlackList
 

  • Broward County, Garvey Celebration

  • Aug 17, 2008 all day
  • Location: Joseph C. Carter Park
  • Description:

    FREE THE LAND!!! REPARATIONS NOW!! Kwame K. Afoh (954) 585-6332 Post Office Box 490014 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33349 *Founder/Coordinator, Pan-Afrikan Nationalists of South Florida *Founder/Chairman, Afrikan Cultural Coalition *Past President, Provisional Government of the Republic of New Afrika (PGRNA) *Founding Member, National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N'COBRA)
  • Created by: TheBlackList
 

  • Marcus Mosiah Garvey's 121st Birthday Celebration

  • Aug 17, 2008 all day
  • Location: Bethel AME Church (In The Education Building)
  • Description: Marcus Mosiah Garvey's 121st Birthday Celebration Born August 17th 1887- Died June 10, 1940 Sponsored By: The Marcus Garvey Institute Daddy's Club Bethel AME Church: Pastor Anthony Vincent Sr. South Street Journal Newspaper The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey's Life, Work and Deeds By Brother Shaka Barak Where: Bethel AME Church at 45th and Michigan In The Education Building When: Sunday August 17th Time: 4:00p.m.- 7:00p.m. Welcoming: Sister Qamar Mateen or A.M.E. Church Member Pledge To The Red Black and Green Flag: Sister Garnet Hall A Reading of “The Three Icons,” Booker T. Washington (Performed by Brother Anthony Travis ), W.E.B. Du Boise (Performed by Rev. Henry Blackwell) and Marcus Mosiah Garvey (performed by Shaka Barak) Marcus Garvey's Message From Atlanta Prison: Shaka Barak Remarks By: Minister Rahim Aton Founder of The Temple Of Mercy For further information call: 708-802-1445 or 708-841-7597 Shaka Barak <>
  • Created by: TheBlackList
 

  • Africa and the World with Akbar Muhammad

  • Aug 17, 2008 all day
  • Location: AM900 ~ WURD (Philadelphia)
  • Description: SPREAD THE NEWS Akbar Muhammad to host live radio show Africa and the World AM900~ WURD (Philadelphia) Sundays @ 6:30 PM Akbar Muhammad will host a live weekly radio show “Africa and the World” dedicated to increasing awareness and literacy about Africa and the Middle East. The show is set to air August 17, 2008 and will continue on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm. Tune in on AM900 ~ WURD (Philadelphia) or online worldwide at www.900amwurd.com Akbar speaks from his experience when he says “people of African decent are due a personal journey back to Africa to gain a historical perspective that connects past traditions to present life choices. An Africa experience will aid our youth in understanding their purpose, inspire meaningful discussions and shape positive self-images.” Akbar offers his listening audience a balanced point of view with a historical perspective which is why his commentary on issues is sought out by producers at Al-Jazeera, a widely watched international TV news show.
  • Created by: TheBlackList
August 16, 2008
Saturday

  • (NYC) W. African (Akan) Spiritual Event

  • Aug 16, 2008 all day
  • Location: Onipa Abusia
  • Description: The Onipa Abusia, an Akan spiritual and cultural organization located in NYC and Washington, DC, invites you to our Nana Kumi Festival. Join us in paying homage to Nana Kumi. Nana Kumi is an ancient male deity from Ghana who councils and helps all who come to him. ALL are welcome to the festival. Admission is FREE. Food will be served following the festival. Your gifts and prayers may be presented following the festival. Please, NO pork or cola products permitted. Saturday August 16, 2008 - 8pm. Onipa Abusia - 92-15 172nd Street, Jamaica NY, between Jamaica and 93rd Avenue Directions - E or J train to Parsons and Archer (last stop) Bus 54 or 56 on Jamaica Ave. (facing Wendy's) to 170th, then walk to 172nd Or 110 on Jamaica (in front of Old Navy) to 172nd Street F train to 169th - walk down 169th to Jamaica Ave., left to172nd For driving directions, visit http://www.mapquest .com For more info: Onipa Abusia (NY) 92-15 172 Street, Jamaica NY 11432 (718) 658-2600 or (718) 525
  • Created by: TheBlackList
 

  • HOUSTON, TX: Garvey Day Celebration

  • Aug 16, 2008 all day
  • Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna
  • Description: The Caribbean Impact Foundation and PanAfrican Beat LLC will commemorate the birth of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey in Houston, Texas on Friday with a concert featuring conscious international soca, reggae, reggaeton and hip hop artists at Club Amada, and on Saturday with a lunch featuring Dr. Julius Garvey as the keynote speaker at the Shrine of the Black Madonna. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com/event/39946 or at the Shrine Bookstore on Martin Luther King Boulevard.
  • Created by: KWASI Akyeampong
 

  • NYS Senator ERIC ADAMS: PARENT & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR

  • Aug 16, 2008 all day
  • Location: MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE
  • Description: YOUTH RESEARCHERS FOR A NEW EDUCATION SYSTEM 2nd Symposium - Cradle to College PARENT & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR NYS Senator ERIC ADAMS Saturday, August 16th, 2008 10 am - 3 pm MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE 1650 Bedford Avenue (betw. Crown & Montgomery Sts.) Directions to Medgar Evers College: Subway: # 2 or 5 to President Street or #B-49 Bus to Rogers Ave. & Carroll Street Together We Can! 20th Senate District Office: 572 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 Phone: (718) 284-4700 Mrs. Ingrid P. Lewis-Martin, Chief of Staff SAVE THE DATE: Next Seminar Event Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 10 am - 3 pm Secondary School of Law 237 7th Avenue Brooklyn, NY (Sponsored by the Independent Commission on Public Education, iCOPE) THE YRNES REPORT NEW YORK CITY 2008 Info on iCOPE & contact YRNES at www.icope.org
  • Created by: TheBlackList
 

  • BALTIMORE: Marcus Garvey Day

  • Aug 16, 2008 all day
  • Location: Harlem Park
  • Description: Let us respect and give thanks to one of our greatest leaders, Marcus Mosiah Garvey. He truly embodied the hopes, dreams, prayers and aspirations of generations of African people throughout the world. Its time that we begin to take our history and our heroes more seriously. Please sign the petition to exonerate Marcus Garvey. He was railroaded to jail on trump up charges of using the mail to defraud. See you at Marcus Garvey Day August 16 at Harlem Park. For more information call (410) 385-9532 or (410) 385-1801. Forward Ever, Backward Never! The Soul School Institute P.O. Box 1872 Baltimore, Maryland 21203-1872 Self-determination means: Self-reliance Self-sufficiency Self-defense
  • Created by: TheBlackList

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