Hello All: In case you haven't noticed, the month of May is jam cram packed with activities - so much so that you are either going to want to clone yourself, or do things in shifts. And if you think the list of activities and events in this posting is long, you should see what I didn't include! It's twice the length. There's pretty much something for everyone at different levels here - so take advantage of the richness of the events and enjoy. GDW
Freedom Fighters Demonstration Reenactment of THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEMONSTRATIONS TO DESEGREGATE GIRARD COLLEGE -- Mayor Nutter to deliver remarks. This event is a reenactment of the 1965 Civil Rights Demonstrations to Desegregate Girard College. Front Gate corner of Girard and Corinthian Aves. Girard College, 2101 South College Ave. Come out and witness a pivotal point of Philadelphia History!
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO HOST COLLEGE SIGNING DAY
WHEN:
Friday, May 1, 2015
11:00 a.m.
WHO: City Officials,
Deputy Secretary John King, U.S. Department of Education
WHAT:
The
City of Philadelphia will host its first College Signing Day
celebration to recognize 2,000 college-bound, Philadelphia high school
seniors. These
graduating seniors will pledge their intentions to attend and graduate
from the higher education institution of their choice.
College Signing Day is a part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative, which seeks
to inspire and support students across the country to pursue and complete a post-secondary degree.
WHERE:
St. Joseph’s University, Michael J. Hagan Arena, 2450 N. 54th Street
PREMIERE OF SITTIN' IN the MUSICAL a story of America's Black youth and civil rights activists.
by Lisa Hopkins, a Philadelphia native, who grew up hearing about these movements from her mother, who as a young girl originally from Liberia, participated in these acts to hasten the tearing down of Jim Crow and segregationist rules. RAY KROC CENTER 4200 Wissahickon Avenue.
Sankofa Academy
We
are honored to share with you our latest fundraiser which will take
place on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Please excuse the short notice as there
was a great deal of planning needed in order to present a really great
event.
If you are unable to attend, please
free to make a donation and share with others. We have learned a great
deal from planning an event with the capacity of 500 people. As a
result, in the future we will be able to provide notices in a more
timely manner.
Please go to our web site for information related to on line and off line ticket purchases!:
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Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:01:09 -0400
Subject: May 2, 2015 Sankofa International Fundraiser
On behalf of The Sankofa International Academy we would like to thank you for supporting our events
JAZZ AT SISTAS' PLACE - BROOKLYN, NY
Sistas' Place, 456 Nostrand Avenue, at the corner of Jefferson Avenue,
where Jazz A Music of the Spirit Lives and Culture is our Weapon, presents its
Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival and African Liberation Month offering with a
Tribute Lee Morgan featuring trumpeter Robert Rutledge, saxophonist Jon Beshay,
pianist Richard Clements, bassist Michael Max Fleming and drummer Joe Blaxx.
Lee Morgan was one of the great trumpeters and composers in this music.
Robert Rutledge has brought together a fine group of musicians to honor the
substantial contribution made by Lee Morgan during his short career, close to
two decades, as a performing artist.
Don't Miss This!
Admission to Sistas' Place is $20 in advance (718-398-1766 ) and $25 at the door.
Subject: WADFF 2015 Program Booklet Attached - Click on Yellow Links Below for Trailers to Films
Hey Folks,We'll be there from 10 until 6, so drop by if you get a chance.
FOR A SAMPLE OF FILMS TO BE SCREENED, PLEASE SEE BELOW.
Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil RightsMorning Showcase Screening 11:15amLittle Brother , Annual Installment - 1:15pm,Scroll down to view trailerNarrative Shorts, 1:45 pm,Soko Sonko, http://youtu.be/5n65UWtLwsY&Dear Nina , www.thedearninastory.comOn My Own , Feature Documentary - 3:45 pmAfua’s Diary, Narrative Feature-5pm
Brooklyn Links | P.O. Box 50013 | Brooklyn | NY | 11205
Philadelphia Jazz Project
First Fridays @ Arch Street Meeting House -
May 1, 2015
FYI!
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Join Philadelphia Jazz Project and the Producer's Guild for First Fridays at Arch Street Meeting House,
May through September 2015.
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7pm to 10pm Admission is FREE!
Parking is available - $10.00 per car for the evening, https://sunrafirstfriday.eventbrite. com. Parking space is limited and will be provided on a first come-first served basis. The lot is located at the rear of the Arch Street Meeting House. To enter make a left off of 4th Street. A sign will be posted for your convenience. May 1 | Out Of This World
Featuring music from & influenced by the universal traveler & musician, Sun Ra.Dance Instruction: Intergalactic Soul Train Line
Poet: Lamont Dixson
Musicians: Kwami Hadi - Trumpet
June 5 | The Fearless Voices
Featuring music from some of our bravest musical voices like Nina Simone & Gil Scot-Heron.
Dance Instruction: Philly Bop
Poet/Comedian: Yolanda Wisher
Musicians: Sanovia Garrett - VocalsJuly 3 | Chasing The Trane
Featuring music from & influenced by the Philly Jazz colussus, John ColtraneDance Instruction: Cha Cha
Musicians: Parris Love - Vocals / Bernard Samuel – Piano / Bert Harris - BassAugust 7 | Summer MadnessFeaturing cool, yet frisky music, perfect the hot summer nights.
Dance Instruction: Free Style
Poet: Michelle Myers
Musicians: Ayumi Perry- Vocals / Jeff Scull - Guitar
September 4 | The Thin Line
Featuring music dancing on the thin line between Jazz & R&B/Rock.Dance Instruction: Line Dance
Poet: Beth Feldman Brandt
Musicians: Lee Mo – Vocals & Dan Hanrahan - GuitarAbout The Meeting House: The Arch Street Meeting House stands as an enduring symbol of the people who created Pennsylvania as a "Holy Experiment." It was built to house the men's and women's Yearly Meetings, which were the business sessions of the Religious Society of Friends for Philadelphia and Environs, and remains as one of the oldest active houses of worship in the City.FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? All events are family friendly, no age limit or ID requirement.What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Walking Distance from public transportation, Route 48, etc. Parking is available - $10.00 per car for the evening. Prepaid Parking Reservations available on eventbrite. Parking space is limited and will be provided on a first come-first served basis. The lot is located at the rear of the Arch Street Meeting House. To enter make a left off of 4th Street. A sign will be posted for your convenience.What can/can't I bring to the event? You can bring your own food, light refreshments will be provided.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Contact organizer at info@philajazzproject.org.Is my registration/ticket transferrable? Registration is FREE and transferrable. Philadelphia Jazz Project (PJP) works to inspire a network to support, promote, archive and celebrate the diverse elements within the Philadelphia jazz community, with the larger goal of connecting to the global community.
Our mailing address is:
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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MAY 10 MOTHER'S DAY -
HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO ALL MY SISTER/MOMS, MY PARTNER MOMS, MY FRIENDS WHO WANNA BE MOMS - AND TO MY MOTHER WHO HAS JOINED THE ANCESTOR, AND MY GRANDMOTHERS WHO ARE THERE WITH HER -
TO ALL THE MOMS THE WORLD OVER WHO DID THE RIGHT THING AND LOVED THEIR CHILDREN TO LIFE AND SUCCESS - STAY BLESSED & ECLECTICALLY BLACK
- and to me, a proud Mom, and my daughter Kira and daughter-in-law Traci, two Moms of whom I'm very proud - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
BOOK SIGNING PARTY FOR DR. DICK BARNETT'S BOOK "THE ATHLETE NEGRO"
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| DR. DICK BARNETT |
CLYDE FRAZIER'S WINE AND DINE RESTAURANT IS HOSTING A BOOK SIGNING PARTY FOR DR. DICK BARNETT'S BOOK "THE ATHLETE NEGRO"
485 TENTH AVENUE @ WEST 37TH STREET, FROM 5PM-7:30PM
Brother Leslie Wyche enthusiastically wrote: "FOR THOSE, WHO REMEMBER, DICK BARNETT WAS A NEW YORK KNICK WHO WON TWO (2) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP NBA BASKETBALL TITLES. HE WAS CHARACTERIZED AND NOTED AS "FALL BACK BABY" FOR HIS UNSTOPPABLE JUMP SHOT!!! CHEERS!!!"
Zach Husser, Sr. wrote: "Dear Family of Friends, "Book Signing" taking place on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Walt "Clyde" Frazier's Restaurant. The book signing as well as meet and greet Dr. Dick Barnett, a former New York Knick Championship Player, is taking place from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Clyde's Restaurant is located
at 485 10th Avenue on the corner of 37th street. We look forward to having your family and friends there to purchase the book, meet some great people, and do your networking.The book, "The Athlete Negro," is a compelling story that all of Us have to read. Spread the word to your family of friends. In the Interest of Supporting One Another,Brother Zach Husser, National Communications Advisor Fathers in Education Campaign, Incorporated www.fathersineducation.org
The book The Athlete Negro: The Awakening was originally written in 2007 and "takes a critical look at the world of the Black professional athlete and their struggle to work together to build a collective cadre of resources, relationships, and networks to impact regeneration in the African American community; and break the conspiracy of silence between Black professional athletes and the community itself."
Dr. Barnett holds a PhD in education from Fordham University, and taught Sports Management after his 14 year career in professional basketball nine of which were with the New York Knicks.
CEMOTAP IS BUSY AS USUAL -
PLENTY TO BE, DO, LEARN
1 BOOK PARTY FOR RUSSELL MAROON SHOATZ
Saturday May 2, 2015 4:00pm - 8:00pm
104 Harvard Ave. Maplewood, N.J. 07040
"T.J's Juice Joint"
Nourishment for the mind, body, and soul. You are invited as we celebrate and promote the writings of Black revolutionary and Political Prisoner, Russell Maroon Shoatz. Support the project with the purchase of a book ($20), along with your choice of a healthy snack, and a fruit or vegetable juice. Special Guests include Russell III, and Sharon Shoatz, who will give an update on Maroon's case. We look forward to sharing good food and fellowship. Hope to see you there!
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BEPAA Master Leadership Class: “What Can Today’s Black Leaders Learn FromThe Leadership of Brother Medgar Evers?”Speakers: Brother Donnie Whitehead Community Organizer; Brother James C. McIntoshCo-Chair CEMOTAP.RSVP on Facebook at this link:
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BEPAA Master Leadership Class: “What Can Today’s Black Leaders Learn From The Leadership of Brother Malcolm X”Speakers Brother William Sales- Educator, Activist and Scholar, Ms. Ilyasah Shabazz - Author & Daughter of Malcolm XOr RSVP on Facebook at following link:
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“What Can Today’s Black Leaders Learn From The Leadership of Ancestor Patrice Lumumba”Professor Yaa-Lengi Ngemi-Educator, Author, Activist and Scholar Maurice Carney-Executive Director Friends of the CongoRSVP on Facebook at following Link:5
LAST LECTURE IN SERIES BY DR. McINTOSH AT TAMERRY TEMPLE ON 5-6-15The War To Control The African MindTopic Bobby Wright- Mentacide
6 CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ CONSORTIUM JAZZ FESTIVAL SERIES DATES
May-AfricanLiberation Month/Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival
Saturday, May 9th-TK Blue
Saturday, May 16th-Alan Palmer (Malcolm X's Legacy, 50 Years On, Part ll)
Saturday, May 23rd-Dwight West (A Tribute to Amiri Baraka)
Saturday, May 30th-The New Cookers-featuring Kenyatta Beasley and Keith Loftis
Saturday , June 6th-Winard Harper, (Birthday Celebration!)
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Askia Toure was one of the architects of The Black Arts Movement and a key figure in the concept
of Black Fire. The Cultural Café of the East Orange, NJ Public Library has a Book Signing for Askia Toure8
Mama Marimba Ani presents Abakosem Sunsum 2015http://bit.ly/1bQ2xHG
Adéwálé Àjàdí (Nigeria), activist and author of the hit play Abyssinia;Alain Mabanckou (Republic of the Congo), winner of the covetedFrench Prix Renaudot in 2006; and Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor (Kenya),whose first novel, Dust, was published to rave reviews last year.Feel Free to FORWARD This Message!2015 PEN WORLD FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS...» STORIES THAT TRAVELED (for Children's Book Writers): May 06, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Get event info + Buy a $10 ticket.» IN AND OUT OF AFRICA: A salon-style house party! Come out to grab a drink! May 9 2015 at 3 p.m. Get event info + Buy a $10 ticket with promo code PEN2015.SPECIAL OFFERTo the POB! and AKILA WORKSONGS network: Use promo code AKILA2015 and receive the PEN Members' Discount to select activities. For ticket information, call 866.811.4111 or click HERE to see all the On Africa events at PEN World Voices Festival.
POWER FILMS - The BOOK of NEGROES!
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Kidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia and treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the 19th century.
Following the showing there will be a discussion.....
COME & HAVE YOUR SAY!!!
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May is going to get real busy real fast - of course you can act like you didn't know and just stay home and be bored - but what a waste of time that would be - Get out there and be a part of the action!
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