EMERGENCY POST!! ELECT DEMOCRATIC WOMEN WARNS OF POST OFFICE CLOSURES BEFORE INAUGURATION - WE MUST STOP THIS

By Gloria DULAN-Wilson

Hello All

HABARI GANI -  KUUMBA DAY 6 OF KWANZAA  - KUUMBA = CREATIVITY 7 months ago, after T-rump threatened to dismantle the USPS, I created a petition entitled "Hands Off The USPS "- and enlisted the assistance of MoveOn to help promulgate it, along with FACEBook, and other organizations.   But it went absolutely nowhere. Ironically, today, December 31, I receive this "CLOSURE NOTICE FOR 19143 POST OFFICE" which happens to be my zip code. Interesting , isn't it?  We all know that T-rump and his henchmen have been tampering with the USPS dismantling the sorters, furloughing postal workers, dragging out delivery schedules. BELOW is a petition to save our postal service plus a request for donation.  Issues which could have been averted had the entities involved kept their promise to support our efforts to save the entire postal system.  It is clear now that they did little or nothing to support the petition; but the real responsibility rests with us to protect the goods, services and institutions in our communities need,  So please sign the petition - and also make sure you reach out to your elected officials and demand that they protect our postal services from closing down.  Now that we've rid ourselves of T-rump we should not have to be forced into suffering from his demented policies and assault on our country. NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? At Elect Democratic Women we know that Congress cannot and will not address the urgent needs of women and their families without equal representation. We support Democratic women running for office nationwide. But if you'd like to receive fewer emails, Click Here. Or if you'd like to unsubscribe, Click Here. CLOSURE NOTICE FOR 19143 POST OFFICE GLORIA -- Donald Trump is on track to defund the Post Office before Inauguration Day! If we don’t take action immediately, every single Post Office across the country will close before Joe Biden and Kamala Harris step foot in the White House. INCLUDING 19143's Post Office!! We’re joining forces with Democrats across the country to SAVE the Post Office, and we need to raise $15,000 by MIDNIGHT! GLORIA, please, if you care about saving the Post Office, then chip in $5 NOW >> RUSH A $5 DONATION TO SAVE THE POST OFFICE >> $15 $35 $50 $100 $250 Other The Post Office is such a sacred institution, so it’s hard to wrap our heads around it being completely destroyed! But that’s EXACTLY what will happen to it if Trump gets his way. It’s all a part of Trump’s evil scheme:   1. DEFUND the Post Office before Inauguration Day.   2. Get REVENGE on the Post Office for delivering mail-in ballots.   3. Wreak HAVOC on everything we hold dear. NO!!! Look -- Trump is a wrecking ball set to DESTROY everything in his path. Don’t let him get away with it! Chip in $5 NOW to save the Post Office >> CHIP IN $5 NOW >> CHIP IN $35 NOW >> CHIP IN $50 NOW >> CHIP IN $100 NOW >> CHIP IN $250 NOW >> Or donate another amount >> GLORIA, we don’t want to worry you. But it will be IMPOSSIBLE to elect Demcoratic women in the next election if Trump closes the Post Office. Vote-by-mail will be ABOLISHED. Voter turnout to elect Democratic women will nosedive! So we REFUSE to let Trump sell the Post Office for parts to his corporate cronies before he leaves office. Listen -- we need to act FAST. If we don’t receive a WAVE of donations by MIDNIGHT, Trump will have every single Post Office shut down before Inauguration Day. Chip in $5 NOW >> CHIP IN $5 NOW >> CHIP IN $35 NOW >> CHIP IN $50 NOW >> CHIP IN $100 NOW >> CHIP IN $250 NOW >> Or donate another amount >> There’s no time to waste!!!

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LIAR IN CHIEF TRYING TO INVESTIGATE PRESIDENT OBAMA - SIGN THE PETITION TO STOP THE MADNESS

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All!!

Well the blowhard in chief is now trying to cast aspersions on President Obama to deflect from his own bogus lying shortcoming swindling track record!! LOL 

I'm sure that if he pays enough liars, he'll come up with someone who'll give a fake testimony.  It's what he does. It's like the electoral - or should I say selectoral college - give enough money and patriotism can be purchased at a premium.  Making deals with the devil to obtain his own nefarious ends is what t-rump does best - but his hands have been repeatedly caught in the cookie jar, so now he's trying to place blame in other areas.

My word to the rest of congress - what's left of it since the repuglycon onslaught  - do not let this prevent you from doing an in-depth, no holds barred, up and down, through and through investigation of t-rump and Putin and how they conspired to screw Americans by skewing the election.  And when you find out that what the rest of us know to be true, is reality, kick him, his vp, and the rest of his sorry cabinet out and put the righteous president in - HILLARY CLINTON.  

Regardless of who certified it, if the presidency was obtained under treacherous and bogus circumstances, then the perpetrators are all traitors and must be punished accordingly.  That means all of them - ALL OF THEM!  The presidency cannot be handed  by default to the ersatz VP, because he got in under the same bogus means as the ersatz president.  They all must go!!  The attempt to overthrow the American Government by screwing and skewing the votes is treason - do I need to say it again?  

And don't drag your feet in getting the investigation under way, either.  This must be dealt with immediately, if not sooner!!  I'm saying this to my fellow Democrats - petitions are good, but petitions alone is not going to get the job done.  Americans have to demand to know and you have to push for the investigation to commence NOW!!! Enough with the shilly-shallying - This is not a party line issue any more - this is American People being ripped off, disrespected, disfranchised.

Like I said, petitions alone will not get the job done, but petitions do help.  I'm posting this from the DCCC that you must sign.  Here's what you need to do:

MAKE A COPY AND FORWARD IT TO FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES

SIGN THE ORIGINAL AND EMAIL IT BACK

REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT 

WE MUST FLOOD THEM AND LET THEM KNOW THAT WE ARE NOT ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH, THAT WE WILL NOT BE BAMBOOZLED AND B.S'd AND WE ARE OF ONE ACCORD AND ON THE CASE.

BREAKING: Republicans plan to investigate Trump’s false claims that Obama wiretapped him   SIGN YOUR NAME: Condemn the Republican attacks on President Obama >> President Trump claimed that President Obama illegally tapped his phones during the election -- with NO evidence. And now Republicans in Congress say they’ll investigate President Obama over it! We must stand against these reckless accusations.  SIGN YOUR NAME: Denounce the Republican attacks on President Obama >> NAME: Petition Signature: SIGN ON >>    Sign Your Name >>  We’re speechless. FIRST: President Trump, the creator of the birther lie, insisted that President Obama illegally tapped his phone during the election -- with ZERO proof. THEN: Republicans fell in line with Trump and continued to spread his lies. NOW: House Republicans say they’ll investigate Trump’s ridiculous claims!!! It’s absolutely ludicrous that Republicans are even entertaining this idea. We refuse to let President Trump and his Republicans continue to spew absurd lies about President Obama. Will you sign on and stand against the Republican attacks on President Obama?   ADD YOUR NAME: Stand with President Obama and denounce the Republicans’ lies >> Thanks, DCCC We believe that emails are a crucial way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters. However, if you'd just like to receive fewer emails, you can click here. We’re working hard to make sure Republicans are held accountable for their actions and that President Obama’s legacy is protected. We need all hands on deck if we’re going to keep Trump and his Republican Congress in check. Our success relies on grassroots supporters like you. 99% of our contributions come from grassroots donations, with an average gift of $26. If you'd like to unsubscribe from DCCC emails, click here. If you'd like to make an online donation, click here. Thanks for your support of Democrats! Contributions or gifts to the DCCC are not tax deductible. NOW THAT YOU KNOW, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?   TAKE ACTION NOW!   THE COUNTRY YOU SAVE WILL BE YOUR OWN

GDW EVENT ALERT: GOTV RALLY FOR HILLARY IN PHILLY AT INDEPENDENCE MALL - NOVEMBER 7, 2016 - BE THERE!!!

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Down to 24 hours and counting - and all hands on:

GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY!!

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT

SEPTA or NO SEPTA - 

Make it your business to show up for the rally for 

HILLARY in PHILLY - 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016 

AND  

AT THE POLLS ON 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016

STAY BLESSED

 

GLORIA 

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

Don't miss Hillary, President Obama, Michelle Obama and Chelsea Clinton tomorrow, 11/7, in Philadelphia to get out the vote.

More info: http://hrc.io/2fIuXtD

MICHELLE OBAMA

Sign me up.

Mon, Nov 7, 2016, 7:30pm – 8:30pm EST

GOTV Rally on Independence Mall with Hillary Clinton, President Obama, Michelle Obama, President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi

Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

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Official event 

At a rally the night before Election Day, Hillary Clinton will campaign in Philadelphia, joined by President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, on Independence Mall on Monday, November 7. The Clintons and Obamas will also be joined at the event by Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, who will perform.
With Independence Hall as the backdrop, Clinton will urge Pennsylvanians to make history on Tuesday by electing her president so she can continue pushing for the American ideals of progress, inclusion, equality and strength that our founders enshrined in our Constitution there in 1787.
Doors open at 4:00pm. 

Event Entrance at Corner of 4th St. and Chestnut St.

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SEPTA ON STRIKE? RIDERS MUST STRIKE BACK - MOBILIZE VANS TO WORK AND TO THE POLLS - PHILLY WILL NOT LOSE!!!

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Phildelphians are being hamstrung by their own transit system - SEPTA, which is the acronym for South Eastern Pennyslvania Transportation Authority.  Now, interestingly enough, not all of SEPTA is striking - just the bus and subway operators that "service" the local communities.  

It appears that the Regional Rail portion of SEPTA that primarily services Non-Black communities, are not on strike.  Now isn't that special???

This means that the prime target is Philadelphia and Philadelphians, which, by some strange coincidence, is 68% Black, primarily comprised of working poor who are dependent on SEPTA to get them to and from work, and their children to and from school.

And of course, being the largest in population, Philadelphia is prime for putting Hillary over the top in much the same way they did twice for President Obama.

Does anyone smell a rat here?

In most metropolitan areas, these kinds of strikes are not allowed because of the impact they have on the populous - so why is this being allowed to happen in Philadelphia.  Police, Fire department, Hospital Care and mass transit are essential services - where is the State in dealing with this problem?

Why is it that the union can selectively designate who they are and are not going to strike against?  If it had shut down the entire SEPTA (or is it  SEPTIC?) system, I guarantee you that the federal government would have stepped in and slapped an injunction and a 90 day cooling off period on them so fast it would have made your head swim.  There would have been mandatory arbitration imposed on both sides!!1

And, I don't buy the "working conditions" and "benefits"argument from the SEPTA workers either.  Having won the APTA award in 2012 and 13 - American Public Transit Award - given to the best run, most efficient (a laugh) transportation system in an urban area, I don't think they really have a leg to stand on.

Riders are being gouged by fares that are actually higher than those in New York City. The SEPTA subway system - The Market Street EL and The Broad Street Line - don't even run 24 hours, except on weekends, with shuttle buses taking over from approximately 1:00 AM til 5:00 AM; and there are some buses in the system that are so slow that they should provide a couch, tea and a TV to make the 30 to 40 minute wait worth your while.  Yes, you could actually watch an entire show by the time the buses that do run on time show up; and God help you on those lines (like the 16 and the 43) that take forever to show up and are almost always crowded when they do.

Phildadelphians cannot afford to take a wait and see attitude in the light of this situation, and have to be pro active - not only for getting back and forth to work, but also for making sure that those who need transportation to and from the polls on Tuesday, November 8 are not stranded.  

So I'm recommending that the wonderful churches that populate the Philadelphia communities, press their Church Vans into action to help people get to and from the polls.  Additionally, those school buses that are not being utilized during school hours after 9:00 AM, night also be called into service.

Philly should put SEPTA on notice that when they go low and try to deprive the people, the people go high and work around them.  You cannot, must not and will not allow them to steal your power, your right to vote, your capacity to get to and form your job or place of business.

You cannot and will not allow them to single you out as the victim while the rest of Pennsylvania continues to enjoy the convenience of their Regional Rail System.

Contact your local churches, as well as citizen volunteers - and put together an ANTI-SEPTA Transit system - If you work together you can accomplish anything.  If you allow yourself to be manipulated by them, you will continue to lose.  Other organizations are consolidating their efforts, there's no reason why those in the northern reaches of Philadelphia's predominantly African American neighborhoods cannot do the same (check out this link:  http://6abc.com/traffic/penn-drexel-chop-partner-for-septa-strike-plan/1581833/ ).  This affects us all - and we should make it our business to pull together.  

And for those Senior Citizens and folks with limited mobility, it was announced at a Town Hall Meeting headed by State Representative Stephen Kinsey and City Councilwoman Cindy Bass, that you may vote using the ABSENTEE BALLOT - so that you do not lose your opportunity or right to have your voice heard and your vote  count.

And make no mistake about it - YOUR VOTE COUNTS - and of course, since this is my blog, I'm standing for HILLARY CLINTON, DWIGHT EVANS, KATIE McGINTY, etc.  You cannot afford to blow this opportunity.



At this time - a week before the election, we have sufficient opportunity to rally these resources so that Philly does not come up short in the polls.  It's up to us all to make their efforts to gouge and undermine the election and the people of Philadelphia fail.   There are shuttle buses being made available in Center City - it's time those in the Olney Transportation Center, Fern Rock, 69th Street, and other areas  that access to transportation.  If you need absentee ballots, contact your local state representative, or SETH BLUSTEIN  - Deputy Commissioner, to have them delivered to your Church, Senior Citizens Center, senior residences and other areas - they will deliver them, and personally pick them up from you to make sure they are counted.  

The bottom line to this message is this:  YOU ARE IN CHARGE, THIS IS YOUR CITY, YOU HAVE RIGHTS THAT NEED TO BE RESPECTED - DON'T LET ANY ONE RIP YOU OFF.

STAY BLESSED & 
ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria 

GDW EVENT ALERT September 1+ - Revving up for Fall? Get Ready!

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Well, it's official - August was the fastest, most event filled month ever thus far.  But September promises to give it a lot of competition.   And if I hadn't been forced to sit out the last two weeks because of a procedure to cure my ailing left knee, I probably would have been right out there with you.  But I'm sitting here, with her (my knee of course) propped up on a pillow, giving her the rest, care, pampering and ice packs she so richly deserves.

In the meantime, I continue to receive information, invitations, notifications of all that's going on in our wonderful, crazy mixed universe.  It needs to be shared - so that you can get out there and take advantage of the fun, info, camaraderie that we generate.  So, here we go!

NEW YORK

DATE CHANGE: CONVERSATION & COCKTAILS Dear Friends and Neighbors,  Richardson for Assembly has changed the date for our highly anticipated Conversation & Cocktails fundraiser to Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Maxwell Restaurant & Bar on 259 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11213. This change means more opportunities to connect with leaders, business owners, tastemakers and residents of the 43rd Assembly District as we sip on cocktails and engage in delightful conversation!                        CLICK THE BUTTON  BELOW TO DONATE!

SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

THE WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL AND FESTIVAL - WEST INDIAN DAY PARADE - BROOKLYN, NY

THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW WHAT LABOR DAY WEEK END MEANS IN BROOKLYN ARE THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY FROM A DIFFERENT PLANET, OR WHO LIVE UNDER A ROCK!!! THE REST OF US KNOW THAT FROM TOMORROW - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 -  IT'S PARTY NONSTOP!!!  AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU WERE BLESSED TO BE BORN IN THE CARIBBEAN, OR FORTUNATE TO LIVE NEXT DOOR TO SOMEONE WHO WAS, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY!! SO COME OUT AND JUMP UP, LISTEN TO THE PANS, HANG OUT FOR DJOUVERT, AND MAKE SURE YOU PARTY ON THE PARKWAY!! IF YOU DON'T LOVE THIS PARADE, YOU HAVE NO SOUL, AND I'M SERIOUSLY QUESTIONING YOUR AFRICAN HERITAGE!!  (The only reason you won't see me jumping up this week end is because my doctor won't let me - but I'll be there in spirit!!!)

THIS YEAR'S THEME IS : ONE CARIBBEAN, ONE PEOPLE, ONE VOICE!!

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Thu 1st September, 2016

Reggae Unda Di Stars

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Start	September 1, 2016 7:00 pm
End	September 1, 2016 7:00 pm
Venue	Brooklyn Museum
Address	200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn,  NY 11238United States
Cost	60

Fri 2nd September, 2016

Stay In School College Fair

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Start	September 2, 2016 11:00 am
End	September 2, 2016 3:00 pm
Venue	Brooklyn Museum
Address	200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn,  NY 11238United States
Cost	Free

Fri 2nd September, 2016 - 

Brass Fest

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Start	September 2, 2016 7:00 pm
End	September 3, 2016 3:00 am
Venue	Brooklyn Museum
Address	200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn,  NY 11238United States
Cost	55

Sat 3rd September, 2016

Junior Carnival Parade

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Start	September 3, 2016 9:00 am
End	September 3, 2016 5:00 pm
Venue	Brooklyn Museum
Address	200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn,  NY 11238United States
Cost	2

Sat 3rd September, 2016 - 

Panorama Competition

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Start	September 3, 2016 7:00 pm
End	September 4, 2016 3:00 am
Venue	Brooklyn Museum
Address	200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn,  NY 11238United States
Cost	45

Sun 4th September, 2016 - 

Dimanche Gras

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Start	September 4, 2016 7:00 pm
End	September 5, 2016 1:00 am
Venue	Brooklyn Museum
Address	200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn,  NY 11238United States
Cost	30

Mon 5th September, 2016

New York Carnival Parade 2016

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Start	September 5, 2016 11:00 am
End	September 5, 2016 6:00 pm
Venue	Eastern Parkway
Address	Eastern ParkwayBrooklyn,  NY 11238United States
Cost	Free

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FOR MORE INFO, CLICK HERE: http://wiadcacarnival.org

SEPTEMBER 6 - OCTOBR 5, 2016

Dear Friend, Are you a minority or woman business owner who has been unfairly denied a loan? Have you been made to go through extensive and unnecessary processes in order to obtain a loan? We want to hear your story! On behalf of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus and The Black Institute we would like to formally invite you to attend our town forum, in which we will be discussing disparities in credit and capital access for M/WBE's. For time date and location on the event in your borough, please see the attached flyer.The town forum will feature a panel of elected officials and M/WBE's. We want to give voice to New York City's M/WBE community, who have faced difficulties in gaining credit and capital. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Jason Jeter by phone at 212-871-6846 or by email at jjeter@theblackinstitute.org. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you! The Black Institute http://www.theblackinstitute.org/ The Black Institute · 39 Broadway, Suite 1740, New York , NY 10006, United States This email was sent to gloriadulanwilson@gmail.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with The Black Institute on Twitter or Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Sister/Soror/Friend Barbara Ann Teer's Legacy is alive and well and living in Harlem:

NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE

JOIN US FOR THE OFFICIAL KICK OFF ! (Click Image to learn more)

FOR MORE INFO CLICK ON THIS LINK  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/156dc9319204966c

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016    Please join us at our......  Open House Networking Breakfast  Thursday, September 8th  8:45 - 10:15 AM Coffee House 6th floor  20 West 44th (between 5th & 6th) New York City  Network with business and civic leaders in a landmark building with over 120 years of history!     Register online at www.chamber.nyc  $15.00 Members      $30.00 Guests  (Breakfast is included) For more information on the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce  e mail helana@chamber.nyc or call 212-686-7220     Sponsored by:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Some of the finest Black Theatrical Productions ever!

 Castillo Theatre at the All Stars Project national headquarters, 

543 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

On Mon, Aug 29, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Michael Anthony Green <shadesoftruththeatre@gmail.com> wrote:

Shades of Truth Theatre & Voza Rivers / New Heritage Theatre Group in association with Black Wall Street Museum Fundraising Committee

Present

Think Tank Discussion: Group Economics Now & How!

Screening of the Award Winning Documentary (7:30pm)

 Saturday September 17, 2016 The Lessons of Hayti

6:30pm – 9:30pm

Joseph P. Kennedy Community Center

34 West 134th St. New York City, N.Y. 10037

Entrance on 135^th Street / Lenox Terrace 5^th & MALCOLM X BLVD (Lenox )

General Admission: $15.00

 *VIP Sponsor Tickets: $50.00

*Priority Seating / *Refreshments / *Gift Bag (*includes complimentary DVD & more)

A Fundraising Event for

The First Annual Black Wall Street Theatre & Music Festival 2017

Tickets & Info

www.shadesoftruththeatre.com

also at  Eventbrite.com (link below)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/think-tank-discussion-bills-or-benefits-group-economics-now-how-tickets-27320197446?ref=ebtn

Producers:

Michael Green: Founder / Director 646 488 9576

                                      J B Morgan: VIP Sales & Marketing  917 330 0132

Chiquita: Administrator 914 297 8286

SEPTEMBER 19,2016

MANU DIBANGO AT B.B. KINGS

MANU DIBANGO Legendary Afro-Pop Multi-Instrumentalist, Songwriter & Bandleader MANU DIBANGO & THE SOUL MAKOSSA GANG Opening Act: JOMION & THE UKLOS September 19, 2016 Showtime @ 8pm Doors Open @ 6pm Tickets $35 in advance, $40 day of show    VIP Reserved Side Loge Seating * $75 * First Come, First Served General Admission - Standing Room * $35 Advance / $40 Day of Show * Limited Seating Available First Come, First Served * Full Menu Available * $10 Minimum Per Person, For All Tables * All Ages Special offer for American Express Cardmembers to select B.B. King Blues Club events.American Express Presale: Begins Tuesday, July 19th @ 12pm. Seating & Club Policy Packages & Discounts For Large Groups of 10 Or More (Subject to Availability) Discount Parking  ↵ Use original player Manu Dibango - Olympia Paris - LIVE HD By Zycopolis TV http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=7180

Bloomberg Philanthropies and U.S. Department of Commerce to Host 2nd “U.S.-Africa Business Forum” in New York City During 71st UN General Assembly

Michael R. Bloomberg and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Host

During the week of September 19, 2016, on the occasion of the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the U.S. Department of Commerce will co-host the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum, a day focused on increased trade and investment between the U.S. and African nations. The U.S.-Africa Business Forum will build on the progress of the inaugural Forum, held during the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit with the participation of nearly 50 heads of state or government and more than 150 global CEOs – to further develop trade and business opportunities between the United States and Africa.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

PHILADELPHIA - 


SEPTEMBER 3 - 4, 2016

BUDWEISER MADE IN AMERICA FEATURES RIHANNA 

"Budweiser invests in fan experiences at music festivals because they have become more than just places to hear live music -- they are cultural moments where people expect to also experience their other passion points, like food, design, technology, and of course, ice cold Buds,” said Ricardo Marques, vice president on Budweiser in a statement to Billboard. “Budweiser Made in America will cap off an enormous season for Budweiser, during which we celebrated the most American summer of this generation. Returning to historical Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend will be the perfect send-off party.”

The festival's Rocky, Liberty and Tidal stages will be live streamed entirely on Tidal. The show will benefit United Ways in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Berks County, PA for educational and health initiatives. Beyonce and The Weekend served as last year's M.I.A. Fest headliners. 

Watch Jay Z Passionately Sing Along to Beyonce at Made in America 2015

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/7408985/budweiser-made-in-america-2016-lineup

FOR THE LOCALS - TO MAKE GETTING AROUND EASIER THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED
ROAD CLOSURES FOR MADE IN AMERICA LABOR DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/156dad00cb6ad4d5

Budweiser Made in America Festival will return to Philadelphia for its fifth season this Labor Day weekend with a star-studded lineup and a slew of festivities mixing food, technology and design.

Curated by Jay Z, the musical lineup includes a Who's Who of acts which include: headliners Rihanna and Coldplay joined by ColleGrove (2 Chainz and Lil Wayne), Jamie xx, Chance The Rapper, Martin Garrix, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Grimes, DJ Khaled, Adventure Club, Madeon, Bryson Tiller, Gary Clark Jr, Travi$ Scott, DJ Mustard, SZA, A$AP Ferg and more.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
OCTOBER GALLERY PAINT PARTY!!

OUTDOOR PAINT PARTY OUTDOOR Paint Party (in the courtyard - no rain date) October Gallery 6353 Greene Street Philly 19144 Thursday September 1, 2016  5 to 8 PM Admission FREE Seating is limited so come early click here make reservation . Call 215-352-3114 www.octobergallery.com

$45 Kiss by Aline Costa ORIGINAL Acrylic on Canvas   Size 12 x 8 Approx Brazilian artist from  Bahia, 34 years old. She studied Fine Arts at the UFBA and Fashion Design at SENAC Salvador. She worked on the development of the Arts Bungalow which is an alternative fashion focused on the artistic and alternative crowd. BUY NOW

$45 Jazz Night by Jeffrey Glenn Reese Original Acrylic and Collage on Canvas Size 8" x 10" Approx Jeffrey Glenn Reese, Published author, International Pop artist and Prince of the "Spoken Word", is world renowned for his masterful line drawings most compared to Picasso, Matisse and France's own, Jean Cocteau and his powerful and provocative poetry. Buy Now

$75 African Mask - Fang Size 6" x 38" Approx African Mask - Fang Size 6" x 38" Approx These long angular Dan masks, among the rigidly stylistic in African Art, are used for hunting ceremonies, or in storytelling by traveling entertainers. Buy Now

$99 Its Just The Music Its Just The Music Inside Seventeen by Don Stephens ORIGINAL Acrylic on Board Size 16 x 20 Approx Buy Now

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
FAMILY FUN SKATE ROLLER SKATING PARTY

Check out this wonderful piece on 11-year-old DJ sensation Dj D-ILL by Jenice Armstrong of the Philadelphia Daily News. This young fella will be the DJ on SATURDAY for the Family Fun Skate roller skating party at the Blue Cross RiverRink. (12 - 2 PM) Fun for the entire family! Check it out:

11-year-old Philly deejay plays gigs at White House and DNC

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

GET MOTIVATED - FEATURING LES BROWN

PHILADELPHIA Get Motivated Business Seminar Tuesday September 06, 8 AM - 4:45 PM at The Liacouras Center - Multipurpose Arena

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SEPTEMBER 10,2016

Join us September 10, 2016 from 6-9pm at the Opening Reception for Moe Brooker: Shorthand For The Real View this email in your browser Moe Brooker, artist and former professor of art at Parsons School of Design, PAFA, Cleveland Institute of Art and Moore College of Art and Design, wanted to paint the joyous and the spiritual aspects of African American life but felt figurative painting did not provide the symbols. Thus his successful move to abstraction. Influenced by both graffiti and music, particularly jazz, both improvisational art forms where options are chosen in the moment, where spontaneity is instantaneous and the music conjures colors. Come witness the vibrancy and energy contained in these masterworks. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-reception-moe-brooker-shorthhand-for-the-real-tickets-27438767091?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 ​ President Obama to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania

On Tuesday, September 13, President Barack Obama will campaign for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At a public event, President Obama will lay out the high stakes of November's election for Pennsylvania families and encourage Pennsylvanians to register to vote ahead of the October 11 deadline.  He will urge Pennsylvanians to support Clinton and her vision for an America that is stronger together, with an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Additional details for this event will be released soon. Members of the public interested in attending this event can RSVP here. Media interested in covering this event should RSVP here. ### PAID FOR BY HILLARY FOR AMERICA Contributions or gifts to Hillary for America are not tax deductible. Hillary for America, PO Box 5256, New York SEPTEMBER 8 THROUGH NOVEMBER 4, 2016 FRIENDS OF THE AVENUE OF THE ARTS Join Friends of the Avenue of the Arts! Join Friends of the Avenue of the Arts  Please join your Friends and neighbors as guests of the InterAct Theatre Company. Check out the new home for new plays in your neighborhood. Plese also sign up for the Clef Club and the fundraiser for the Avenue of the Arts at City Hall on November 4. Thank you for your support of the Avenue of the Arts.  Tim Moir Chair, Friends of the Avenue of the Arts  Visit Our NEW Website! Visit Our NEW Website! Interact Theatre Company Community Open House Interact Theatre Company and Resident Partners: Simpatico Theatre Project, Azuka Theatre, Inis Nua, & Playpenn invite Friends of the Avenue of the Arts to a community open house with free food & drink. Including: Rita's Water Ice, Waffles & Wedges, Insomnia Cookies, Herr's Snacks And drinks from Broken Goblet Beer and Blue Coat Gin Featuring a sneak peek of InterAct's First Show of the season GROUNDED by George Brant.   Thursday, September 8 from  5:00 - 7:00 PM @ The Drake Entrance at 302 S. HICKS ST. Jazz Jam Session at the Clef Club Join your Friends of the Avenue of the Arts and the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts for light bites, wine, and beer from Friends of the Avenue of the Arts  Reception starts 6:30 p.m. Tours of the Clef Club Concert starts 8:00 p.m. $10 donation to Clef Club   FREE food and drink for Friends of the Avenue of the Arts members  Eventbrite Tickets Monday September 19, at 6:30 p.m. 738 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146-2232 Save the date for Friends Theatre Club Planning Event The Friends of the Avenue of the Arts Theater Club is planning a meeting to plan which plays we all would like to see this coming season.  We are negotiating for a space for us to gather in on Saturday September 24th from 4:00 to 5:30 PM.  The group hopes to select events we'd like to attend during the coming season.  We would also like to have your direction on how best to plan attendance so we have time as a group meet and talk about the experiences before or after the events.  Please hold the afternoon of the 24th of September and we will get back to you as soon as a location is finalized. Food and drink will be served.  Thank you. friends@avenueofthearts.org Book Club Join Friends for Book Club The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd September 22, 2016, 2016 at 5:45 Location: Double Tree Standng O at Broad & Locust  From the celebrated author of The Secret Life of Bees, a #1 New York Times bestselling novel about two unforgettable American women. Hetty "Handful" Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household. The Grimke's daughter, Sarah, has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world, but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on women. . This exquisitely written novel is a triumph of storytelling that looks with unswerving eyes at a devastating wound in American history, through women whose struggles for liberation, empowerment, and expression will leave no reader unmoved.  More information Next Date: Thursday September 22, 2016, 2016 at 5:45 Location: Double Tree Standng O at Broad & Locust  September 22: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd December 1:  My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor Email jlwviz@comcast.net for more information.  An Evening Above the Avenue Join the Friends of the Avenue of the Arts at a cocktail party fundraiser to support our efforts to beautify the Avenue of the Arts. Tours of the City Hall observation tower will be available in limited groups. Reception starts 6:00 p.m. Tours of the City Hall Observation Tower start at 5:30  Eventbrite Tickets Friday November 4, at 6:00 p.m. City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Upcoming Building Outreaches Friends of the Avenue of the Arts visits residential buildings and neighboring restaurants once a month to visit neighbors and encourage residents to join Friends. Wawa is our sponsor for in-building outreaches. The events include food, wine, and conversation.    Sponsored by Wawa Broad Street Ministry Join Friends volunteers the Broad Street Ministry. During each meal various social services are provided to guests such as personal care items, clothing, mail service, counseling, health services, and much more.  Friends are volunteering: Monday, August 29th: Breakfast 7am- 9am    14 slots available Tuesday, August 30th: Breakfast 7am -9am   17 slots available Broad Street Ministry asks to help with the following tasks: Prepare food with head chef, Steve   Serve and bus a meal to multiple tables of guests, with a spirit of hospitality Assist guests in selecting clothing items in a timely & friendly fashion   Greet guests entering the dining room and guide them to open seats Prepare and distribute personalized hygiene kits Assist the BSM Postmaster General in sorting, filing and distributing mail while guiding guests to important resources   Friends of the Avenue of the Arts are now able to register yourself on the VolunteerHub by going to broadstreetministry.volunteerhub.com. Please register in the system, and select "Friends" from the groups list provided during the signup. You can then signup for nay dates. Friends of the Avenue of the Arts volunteer for Broad Street Ministry for dates other than the dates set aside for our group. Be a Friend! Join or Renew with Friends of the Avenue of the Arts As a member and supporter of the Avenue of the Arts community, please join or renew your membership with the Friends of the Avenue of the Arts for only $25 per person, or $40 a household. Friends is important to residents because it helps improve our neighborhood and the value of our property, which benefits all of Philadelphia.  In 2015, Friends have raised over $20,000 for plantings and landscaping along the Avenue of the Arts. Friends also provides social networking opportunities as well as discounted access to some of Philadelphia's finest performances, retail businesses, and restaurants in the heart of this neighborhood.      Join or renew for only $25! Click here! Friends of the Avenue of the Arts | 610-200-512 | Friends@avenueofthearts.org  | www.avenueofthearts.org/friends STAY CONNECTED: Friends of the Avenue of the Arts has about 40 events a year. Please see details below on the following events: Saturday July 30: Exclusive private tour of the new Mormon Temple (ALL SLOTS FILLED) Tuesday August 2: Membership Outreach ay Chima  Monday September 19: A Taste of Jazz at the Clef Club. Please sign up now. Thursday September 22: Book Club, Location TBD Friday November 4: A special Avenue of the Arts event at City Hall Please sign up now. Thank you for your support of the Avenue of the Arts! Tim Moir Chair, Friends of the Avenue of the Arts Friends of the Avenue of the Arts, 777 South Broad Street, #321, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2508 PHILADELPHIA ZOO BABY NAMING CONTEST ANNOUNCED Philadelphia Zoo Announces Baby Gorilla Naming Contest, Everyone Suggests Harambe The Philadelphia Zoo wants the public to name its new baby gorilla. Naturally, this decision inspired mainly one suggestion: Harambe. SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2016 I Can Do It!  Hay House We're excited for our I Can Do It! Event this September 16-18 in Philadelphia with 25+ inspiring authors, including Dr Joe Dispenza - OFFICIAL NEWS & FAN PAGE, Mike Dooley, Cheryl Richardson, Anita Moorjani, and many more. This is one of our last 3-day conferences - reserve your spot today: http://bit.ly/2aldPXT EVENT GIVEAWAY: Purchase a Full Conference Pass and you'll be automatically entered into our contest package to win our favorite Hay House books signed by authors, a feature on our Instagram, a front row seat at each keynote, plus the opportunity to meet and introduce a keynote speaker! One winner will be announced on September 12 - good luck! Reserve Your Spot Today - Space is Limited I Can Do It! 3-Day retreat in Philadelphia featuring 25+ of the most inspiring and thought-provoking authors of our time. Caution: This… hayhouse.com WASHINGTON, DC SEPTEMBER 14 - 18 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS  46th ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS WEEKEND The CBCF Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community. Thought leaders, legislators and concerned citizens engage on economic development, civil and social justice, public health and education issues. More than 9,000 people attend 70 public policy forums and much more. Join subject experts, industry leaders, elected officials and citizen activists to explore today’s issues from an African-American perspective. This marks my 31st year of covering the Congressional Black Caucus - and it is an honor and a privilege to be among so many Black people dedicated to and focused on the future of Black people here in America, Africa and across the Diaspora. Black educators would do well to organize field trips for their students so that they can see - first hand - their legislators and how much they really do work for our interests, despite the overlay of a repuglycon based rapacious congress. For schedules, registration and additional information click on the link below: https://www.eventscribe.com/2016/ALC/ CBCF To Honor Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree and Dionne Warwick with Lifetime Achievement Awards at 20th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts Ceremony Also Presents Next Generation Artists WASHINGTON—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) announced that legendary actors Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree, and music icon Dionne Warwick will accept awards for their lifetime achievements in the arts during the 20th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts. The awards ceremony, which will take place Sept. 14 at the Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW in Washington, D.C. from 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., is organized in cooperation with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Visual and Performance Arts Scholarship program. This event will mark the start of the CBCF’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), one of the nation’s leading public policy conferences. “With a lifetime of entertaining and educating us, this year’s honorees have also distinguished themselves as remarkable leaders and passionate advocates for the arts and arts education,” said CBCF president and CEO A. Shuanise Washington. “Their outstanding contributions and continuing commitment to the arts make them ideal to help elevate the visibility of the CBC Spouses Visual and Performance Arts Scholarship Program. The awards are conferred on artists whose legacy includes not only extraordinary works but a commitment to cultivating future generations of artists.” About ALC Home General Registration Registration/Ticket Information Media Credentials Ticketing Purchase Tickets Ticket Pricing Schedule My Schedule My Sessions My Exhibitors Full Schedule Browse by Track Browse by Day Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Thursday, September 15, 2016 Friday, September 16, 2016 Saturday, September 17, 2016 Sunday, September 18, 2016 Browse by Speaker Browse by Session Get Involved Host a Session Become a Speaker Join the Authors Pavilion Exhibits Exhibit Information Interactive Floor Plan Browse by Company Search by Booth Media Sponsorship Accommodations Travel   1 2 3 4 SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 FROM VOLUNTEER DIVA LaZETTE McCANTS FREE TIX TO THE GRAND OPENING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AT THE SMITHSONIAN  https://www.washingtonpost.  com/news/arts-and- entertainment/wp/2016/08/26/  free-tickets-to-african- american-museum-available-  starting-saturday FLORIDA: Saturday, September 17, 2016 Universal Sailing Club Souls at Sea 2016 Save-the-Date for the 4th Annual Souls at Sea 2016 Libation Ceremony and On-Water Remembrance and Celebration Honoring Ancestors Lost During the Middle Passage Voyages Saturday, September 17, 2016 Butler's Marina 409 Chester Avenue, Annapolis MD 21403 12:00 - 1:00 pm  - Welcome & Libation (On Land) 1:30 -5:00 pm - Sail and Raft-Up  On Water Ceremony and Celebration Stay tuned for  more details. We hope you, and your family and friends  will join us for a special afternoon! Contacts:           Alyson Hall (USC Trip Coordinator) - 410-353-7352 Bill Reddick (USC Fleet Captain) - 202-327-3404 Regina Hartfield (Founder, Souls at Sea; USC Member) - 914-434-1306