Hello All:
Today is 9/11 - a day of mindfulness, remembrance and gratitude for all those who lost their lives during the scurrilous attacks on the World Trade Center, and America, in New York City 13 years ago.
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| Twin Towers Before the Attack with Statue of Liberty in Foreground |
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| Twin Towers Shortly before Second Plane Struck |
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| Beacon of Twin Lights Emanating from Where the Twin Towers Originally Stood |
As an eye witness to the attacks from the window of my living room, I can attest to the fact that it was one of the most horrific experiences of my life - and in the lives of all those who lost loved ones. I remember running out into the streets screaming: "They're killing my city, they're killing my city!!!"
The attack on the World Trade Center was an attack on the United States, and an effort to bring down what most consider the financial, cultural, spiritual heart of America - New York City. They thought that by attacking New York, they would cripple the economy, demoralize Americans, through terrorism. What they found out, however, was that Americans in general, and New Yorkers, in particular, are made of sterner stuff than that. Instead of running away from the danger, they ran to the danger to help those innocents who were trapped in the twin towers. And the rest, as they say, is history.
In New York, Jersey City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania, it is even more significant and poignant because of the many acts of courage and bravery in the face of very real and present danger. And, while there are many fingers pointed in many directions as to who is materially responsible, this is the day that we honor those who died and have joined the ancestors, and renew the pledge to never, ever forget. Peace Be Unto All Who Died and Blessings to All Family Members Who Continue to Live in Their Memories.
This is also the first time in New York City that any mayor other than Michael Bloomberg, has presided over the ceremonies. Mayor Bill de Blasio will officiate for the very first time over this solemn tradition of remembrance and honor.
Stay Blessed.
Gloria Dulan-Wilson
www.gloriadulanwilson.blogspot.com/ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS
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ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 AVENGING THE ANCESTORS COALITION WILL HOST A CEREMONY AND AFRICAN LIBATION IN HONOR OF OUR ANCESTORS OF THE GERMANTOWN POTTERS FIELD.
For those of you who don't know - this was an original Burial Ground for African and African American residents of Philadelphia, who weren't allowed to be buried in white cemetaries Black in the day. The grounds had been honored until they were desecrated by a housing project that was built on top of it nearly 50 years ago. The building is now being demolished to make way for other structures. Sister Lisa Hopkins, a community activist of Liberian Heritage, has been working diligently with other community members, in negotiating with the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Housing Athority, to return those grounds to the sacred purpose for which they were originally intended. And have successfully reached an agreement to not only not build on it, but to develop a commemorative park setting aside those plots. The building is being demolished by implosion - a quick, safe and effective method for removing it without disturbing the environment and the community, and hopefully the ancestors.
The information for participation follows:
HOTEP!
PEACE AND BLESSINGS ATAC FAMILY,
WE CORDIALLY INVITE ALL ATAC MEMBERS TO ATTEND AN AFRICAN LIBATION CEREMONY IN HONOR OF OUR ANCESTORS OF THE GERMANTOWN POTTER'S FIELD.
AFRICAN LIBATION TO TAKE PLACE ON-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 @ 6:20AM,
COMMUNITY PRAYER TO FOLLOW @ 6:30AM,
& IMPLOSION @7:15AM.
LOCATION:
VACANT LOT ON 304 WEST COULTER STREET BELOW PULASKI AVENUE
PLEASE JOIN US IN MAKING SIGNIFICANT HISTORY!
For more info, please contact
Sister Lisa Hopkins
215 844-6098
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Agricultural Initiative in conjunction with Overbrook Environmental Education Center
Direct
from African American Farmers
to the Public!
Saturday
– September 13th
Overbrook
Environmental Education Center
6130
Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA
Date:
Saturday – September 13, 2014
Time:
10:30 am – 3:00 pm
“RAIN
OR SHINE”
COME
AND SUPPORT!!!!
Healthy
Fruits & Vegetables
- Greens (Collard, Kale, Mustard, Turnip)
- Sweet Potatoes (Orange Red, White, Yellow and Purple)
- Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Squash (Yellow and Zucchini), Green Peppers, Hot Peppers
- Watermelon (Seeded)
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Contact:
Reggie 215-370-3038
Email:
timeforanawakening@gmail.com
TIME FOR AN AWAKENING
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AFROCENTRICITY INTERNATIONAL
IS
SPONSORING OUR THIRD ANNUAL
“TUDITUVULUKA
CEREMONY”
HONORING
OUR AFRIKAN ANCESTORS WHO ALWAYS RESISTED ENSLAVEMENT AND
COLONIZATION!
Come
join us in making new traditions among Afrikan people.
We
must honor our Afrikan ancestors by celebrating their efforts,
endurance and
abilities to fight for our mental, spiritual, and economic
liberation today!
@
2pm on Sunday, 9/14/14!
THE
MOLEFI KETE ASANTE INSTITUTE FOR
AFROCENTRIC STUDIES
5535 GERMANTOWN AVENUE,
PHILA. PA 19144
Please,
bring your instruments, poems, praises, and wear your Afrikan attire!
Student volunteers are welcome and will
receive community service credit!
DONATIONS
ACCEPTED
CONTACT:
SESH MOLEFI: Molefikete1@aol.com
A New Sci-Fi Play…
Sound Syndrome: SoHo Heartbreaker
Big Man On Campus Entertainment in association with Brooklyn Arts Exchange
presents
Sound Syndrome: SoHo Heartbreaker
An Experimental and Intimate Off-Broadway Experience
Sound Syndrome: SoHo Heartbreaker
transports audiences to the not-so-distant future when a new disorder
known as Sound Syndrome is beginning to plague the citizens of New York
City. According to reports, Sound Syndrome begins when a victim falls
into a deep coma after a traumatic event and subsequently experiences
illusions stemming from sounds in their immediate surroundings. While
the general public believes the disorder to be media propaganda, there
is an underground group of believers who warn that Sound Syndrome is
indeed real. Believers’ warnings often go unheard despite first-hand
accounts of victims being taken and subjected to harsh experiments.
PURCHASE TICKETS:
GetSoundSyndrome.com
$20 Advance Tickets / $25 At Door FOR MORE INFORMATION: E: wtucker@bmoc.tv
As news of Sound Syndrome spreads, we find a young SoHo bride-to-be
named Leona in the midst of wedding planning. During a heated argument
with her fiancé Marc, she learns of his affair with her best friend. The
news sends Leona plunging into Sound Syndrome leaving Marc desperate to
find the doctor rumored to be illegally treating victims. While Leona
is lured further into a dark world with mysterious dancing masked
figures, Marc must find a way to bring Leona back to reality before it
is too late. The deeper Leona falls into the cacophonous fantasy, the
more her life slips away. This production features the original script
and score of acclaimed music producer Walter Tucker and original
choreography by Aurelia Michael (featured with Atlantic Records
recording artist Janelle Monáe) and a diverse cast including Miki
Michelle, most recently of the Off-Broadway hit iLuminate, brings the
provocative story to life.
$20 Advance Tickets / $25 At Door FOR MORE INFORMATION: E: wtucker@bmoc.tv
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 IN CELEBRATION OF
FASHION WEEK
THE RED ROOSTER
PRESENTS
FASHION WEEK UPTOWN!
**THIS THURSDAY**Celebrate Fashion Week Uptown!Designer Epperson will be showing his new collection and our own Farrah Burns will be performing an incredible set.Upcoming Shows at GINNY'S SUPPER CLUBThursday, September 11, 7:30pm:
Saturday, September 13, 7:30pm & 9:30pm:
Thursday, September 25, 8:00pm & 10:00pm:Saturday, September 27, 8:00pm & 10:00pm:Saturday, October 4, 7:30pm & 9:30pm:Thursday, October 9, 7:30pm & 9:30pm:Saturday, October 11, 7:30pm & 9:30pm:Saturday, October 25, 7:30pm & 9:30pm:Saturday, November 11, 7:30pm & 9:30pm:************************* STAY BLESSEDOctober Gallery Events!!!
Dear Gloria, Below you will find events for 7165 Lounge and October Gallery.ThanksAL Todd
$50 7165 Gift Card
DOUG HENDERSON WDAS RADIO HOSTCo- Host Kathy Sledge(Sister Sledge)
Free DinnerFree Admissionwith reservation.Limited space and seatingso sign up early...NOW !!!!
Sister Sledge - We are family on Oprah (April 13, 2011)
7165 Lounge7165 Germantown Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19119DJ Kapppa Live MusicMake Reservation click here______________________________________
Also, Free Bop Lessons 5 to 6:30
Audrey & JunePhilly Bop, Cha-Cha & Strand,Detroit Ballrooming& Line Dance Instructors
www.oldiesinphilly.com
"If you can talk you can sing,
if you can walk you can dance""Teaching: We're not in it for the income.
We're in it for the outcome!"
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There's a lot to do this week - these are just a few of the great things that are going on - ENJOY
STAY BLESSED &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
GLORIA
www.gloriadulanwilson.blogspot.com/ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS
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