Monday, January 30, 2012

THE JOHN BROWN HOUR on CPRMetro beginning January 30






 Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00-10:30 AM, EST
Beginning next week January 30th  and February 2nd  CPRMetro.org will present THE JOHN BROWN HOUR, hosted by Norman Thomas Marshall. 

 JOHN BROWN: THE MAN WHO LIVED by Louis A. Decaro will be read in the first few programs.

CPRMetro.org is a brand new exploration into the use of the internet as a media outlet.  Please visit us, become a member and let your friends know about us.

CPRMetro.org  has been brought into being thanks to the dedication and toil of Don DeBar and Bernard White, formerly of radio station WBAI. 

THE JOHN BROWN HOUR will continue webcasting indefinitely with new programs every week. 


Norman Thomas Marshall, the portrayer of John Brown
www.wbworks.com/johnbrown



View JOHN BROWN/JIM CROW: AMERICAN PARADOX at





Thursday, January 26, 2012

Buy One Get One Free to Ethiopia, Addis Ababa From most US cties by Ethiopian Airlines


Ethiopian Airlines just released the Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) deal again.
   
Ethiopian Airlines famous Buy One Get One Free Deal or BOGO deal is back. This time only from selected US cities to Addis Ababa. The deal will start today (Jan. 23, 2012) till Jan. 31, 2012. Traveling dates are from Feb. 01- March 31, 2012. On this deal the 2nd passenger will pay taxes and applicable fees and the 1st passenger will pay the full price. The maxim stay for this deal is only 90 days. Also on this deal both passengers must travel from same city on the same dates for both outbound and inbound flights. Saturdays flights leaving from Washington, DC. to Addis Ababa and Fridays &Saturdays flights leaving from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC are not part of this deal.
For more information please read the partial remarks on this deal
-passengers must travel together on the outbound and inbound. The 2nd passenger pays taxes only.
- Tickets must be issued for two adult fare paying passengers travelling together both on the outbound and inbound sectors.
- The first passenger will pay full fare and the second passenger will only pay the applicable taxes.
- The accompanying passenger can be an Adult or a Child.
-Both passengers must be booked in one booking.
-Saturday Flights are not allowed on outbound (Eastbound)

-Friday & Saturday Flights on Ethiopia Airlines are not allowed inbound (Westbound)

Ethiopian Airlines famous Buy One Get One Free Deal or BOGO deal is back
 
   
These are cities qualified for this sale.
Washington, DC(IAD), Atlanta (ATL), Boston(BOS), Buffalo ( BUF), Chicago(CHI), Charlotte( CLT), Columbus (CMH), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Houston (HOU), Indianapolis ( IND), Jacksonville (JAX), Las Vegas(LAS), Los Angeles( LAX), Memphis (MEM), Miami (MIA), Kansas City (MKC), New York (NYC), Orlando (ORL), Philadelphia (PHL), Pittsburg ( PIT), Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Rochester (RCI), Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO), Syracuse (SYR), Tampa (TPA)
For more information about other restrictions and rules please call 619 255 5530 or send us your request at info@yebbo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Also you can make an online request by clicking here
 
       


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

NAKO-NY Monthly Forum: Film & Discussion on Amilcar Cabral‏


The New York Chapter of the National Association of KAWAIDA ORGANIZATIONS
NAKO-NY


NAKO-NY Announces
FILM & DISCUSSION on the Life of
AMILCAR CABRAL 
The New York Chapter of the National Association of Kawaida Organizations (NAKO) presents its monthly community education forum. This month will feature a film and discussion centered around the African theorist and leader "Amilcar Cabral" from Batafa, Guinea. Cabral was assassinated January 20, 1973 by forces of Western imperialism. 

Amilcar Cabral, one of the founders and leader of the PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde), is revered in the historical memory of many who study the pathfinders of liberation struggles. While colonialists were beginning to negotiate dismantling their visible and oppressive holds on different African nations, Portugal was trying to tighten its hold on Guinea-Bissau. Cabral along with his supporters organized themselves to develop their political thinking and actions, as well as what Cabral called the "re-Africanization" of their minds.  

Some of the quotes that emerged from the "Black Liberation Struggle" are from his theoretical observations, such as, "....always bear in mind that people are not fighting for ideas, for the things in anyone's head. They are fighting to win material benefits, to live better and in peace, to see their lives go forward, to guarantee the future for their children." 
"We must practice revolutionary democracy in every aspect of our Party life. Every responsible member must  have the courage of his responsibilities, exacting from others a proper respect for his work and properly respecting the work of others. Hide nothing from the masses of our people. Tell no lies. Expose lies whenever they are told. Mask no difficulties, mistakes, failures. Claim no easy victories...." 

This program will take place at The Afrikan Poetry Theatre (APT), Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm.  APT is located at 176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, Queens, New York 11432. 

Admission is free, suggested minimum donation requested is $5.00 (but no one will be turned away). 

For further information call (718) 789-3264 or
  








NAKO-NY | 1678 Brooklyn Ave. | Brooklyn | NY | 11210-3427

Grammy-winning sensation Chrisette Michele at The Blue Note, January 31.

'Berkeley to Brooklyn'® the best info: 
Spread The Word  
CHRISETTE MICHELLE
at the World's Finest Jazz Club & Restaurant,
THE BLUE NOTE
131 West 3rd St., NY, NY 10012
 www.bluenotejazz.com ~ (212) 475-8592

For Immediate Release:
January 18, 2012
CHRISETTE MICHELLE: A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS
WITH GUEST ROBERT GLASPER
PRODUCED BY JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS

WHAT:  Grammy Award winning R&B vocalist Chrisette Michele will “pay tribute to the legends” at the Blue Note with guest pianist/keyboardist Robert Glasper. Chrisette’s three releases, all on the Def Jam label, are unmistakably R&B records, but have hinted at her love for jazz in her style and even in her lyrics. At the age of 29, she's already made a name for herself, winning a Grammy Award for her song "Be Ok” in 2009. When asked which music legends she’ll pay tribute to during her two-night run at the Blue Note, she simply says, “You’ll have to come to the Blue Note to find out.”

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 31 – Wednesday, February 1, 2012; Sets at 8:00PM & 10:30PM

WITH:  Chrisette Michele, vocals; Robert Glasper, guest piano/keyboards; Other musicians, TBA

COST:    $35 @ table / $20 @ bar
    
WHERE:  The Blue Note; 131 W 3rd. St, New York, NY 10012

MORE:    Doors open at 6pm.  Set times are 8pm and 10:30pm

BIO:  Grammy-winning sensation Chrisette Michele has ascended to R&B royalty in a remarkably brief period of time. Signed to the Island Def Jam Music group in 2006, she has since produced three groundbreaking albums, all of which show off in grand style her brilliant voice, which she uses to seamlessly weave soul and pop into a truly enchanting blend. She garnered a Grammy Award in 2009, and hasn't looked back, releasing her latest album in 2010 and making her Blue Note debut in 2011.

Michele has been surrounded by music since she was a small child. This 29-year-old singer, songwriter, and composer has been blessed with an old soul and a deep appreciation for the harmonic and stylistic foundations of her music, which fuses pop, soul, and R&B together with a touch of jazz. She had even finished an album's worth of material before even trying to get signed. "I've been creating songs since I was 12, so I knew I needed the right musical blend in order to stand out from the many other performers trying to get a deal."

Though already a fan of gospel and classical, it wasn't until Michele was seventeen that she also developed a passion for jazz. "When I was still in high school a teacher introduced me to jazz singer Astrud Gilberto, and afterwards my life was all about jazz," she remembers. Majoring in music at Five Towns College in Long Island, she credits the nurturing sway of her teachers for where she is today. "My professors taught me how to a professional and to be serious about my music," she says. "They taught me how to put the music that I dream about at night on paper in the morning."

Those dreams Michele put to paper are now in the ears of countless fans. After India.Arie and Kem enlisted her as an opening act upon hearing her sing at the Village Underground, she was soon signed to the Def Jam label and released her critically lauded debut I Am in 2007. The disc fetched Michele her first Grammy Award for the song "Be Okay." 2008 found her collaborating with The Roots and embarking on a nationwide headlining tour with fellow soul singer Raheem DeVaughn. She enjoyed the critical success of her sophomore album Epiphany in 2009. The disc debuted at No. 1 on the Soundscan and Billbord charts, selling 83,000 copies in its first week.

Let Freedom Reign, Michele's latest effort, dropped in 2010. The album is charged throughout, a blissful marriage of fiery spirit and artful musicality. In an age of disposable tracks and thoughtless compositions, this album is the poignant counterpoint. "This moment I'm in the midst of is about doing whatever it is to bring freedom into your life, to make freedom your reality," muses Michele on her latest project. "Let Freedom Reign is a mandate to the people who are listening, a challenge ... to create freedom and truth in their lives."

Ms. Michele recently headlined The Blue Note Jazz Festival at Town Hall with the legendary Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Best Buy Theatre in New York City. Chrisette Michele's new single, will be released in early spring, with CD to follow.

JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS
Cell: 917-561-6056 any time
Office: 917 639 4299Fax: 917 639 4005

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

BLACK and BROWN UNITY: A Community Conversation in Harlem



EVENT: Black and Brown Unity
- Why we need it
- What are our obstacles
- How can we resolve them


COST: FREE

TIME: 5:30pm
DAY & DATE: Thursday  January 26, 2012

LOCATION:
Metropolitan AME Church
135th Street & Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox Ave)

PRESENTERS:
  • Louis Reyes Rivera: Poet, Historian, Teacher, A Leader of the 1969 CUNY Student Takeover
  • Jitu Weusi: Teacher, Activist, A Leader of the 1968 Ocean Hill-Brownsville attempt at Community Control of our Schools, member Brooklyn Chapter CPE/CEP
  • Agnes Johnson: Teacher, Activist, A Community Organizer in the Bronx
TRANSPORTATION:
2 or 3 train to 135th Street

CONTACT: (212)537-4439

SPONSOR: People Power Movement-Movimiento Poder Popular
Mark A. Torres, Chair

BACKGROUND / INVITATION:
Sisters and Brothers,

Please attend and support the "BLACK and BROWN UNITY" Community Conversation in Harlem:

God upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry.
Psalms 146 verse 7

"At the risk of seeming ridiculous, let me say that the true revolutionary is guided by a great feeling of love."
Ernesto "Che" Guevara

"No march, movement or agenda that defines manhood in the narrowest of terms and seeks to make women
lesser partners in this quest for equality can be considered a positive step."
Angela Davis


Thursday, January 19, 2012

SPEAK OUT & STAND UP TO ELIMINATE VIOLENCE AND ABUSE OF BLACK/AFRICANA WOMEN & GIRLS, Thurs., Jan. 19





  
SPEAK OUT & STAND UP TO ELIMINATE VIOLENCE AND ABUSE  OF BLACK/AFRICANA  WOMEN & GIRLS

Community Information Session and Action Meeting on
" Violence and Abuse of Black/Africana Women and Girls "






Venue:
Town Hall (Municipal Building)  
TRENTON TOWN HALL 319 East State St. 



Date and Times:
  January -19-2012    4:00pm - 7:00pm  Brief Description A Special Community Information and Action Session to discuss the issue of violence and abuse of females of African descent and the proposed work to eradicate it as mandated by a new pro-active project mandated by the original "Million Woman March National Campaign for the Elimination of Violence and Abuse of Black/Africana Women and Girls". This is the first of several sessions that will be held to assist in providing greater awareness to the community at large and to assist in the development of a Trenton area Task Force Unit and the further preparation for the upcoming 2013 national Summit that is being planned (Washington, DC)    SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:: Sis. Empress Phile' Chionesu, (EMPRESS CHI) Originator of the historic Million Woman March and President General of the MWM Universal Movements



Price Free Admission

Specific phone number 609-502-1996   and   267-636-3802 Event-

S
pecific URL www.blogtalkradio.com/empresschi Name Official Million Woman Universal Movements and Black Women's Defense League
Contact Phone 267-636-3802
Contact Email          nationalmwm@aol.com

Co-Sponsored By:  Trenton Anti-Violence Coalition, Black. Woman's Defense League, and Moms On A Mission
     

Friday, January 13, 2012

GALA HONORING MASIDI, GOD-MOTHER OF THE AFRICAN COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK, SAT. 1/14

COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE GOD-MOTHER OF THE AFRICAN COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK, MARIAMA "MASIDI" SIRE DIONE CONDE
 
Founder of Masidi Productions
Founder of Masidi and Company Trading Center
Founder of Masidi Couture
Founder of African Women for Good Governance (AWGG)
Indefatigable co-producer and supporter of the African Day Parade
Staunch advocate for the development of women and children
and so much more...
Come all and give your love and support to MASIDI!
FOOD, DRINKS, PEOPLE, FREE ADMISSION. BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
 
Masidi at African Day Parade
 
Official Proclamation honoring African Day Parade received by Masidi
 
 
Masidi always hard at work for the betterment of the African Community in New York!

SEE YOU TOMORROW SATURDAY AT 8PM!



"You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind" Unknown 

See full size imagePaule-Sylvie Yonke
Balafon Communications
Re-branding the image of Africa
212-510-8512
 
 




Monday, January 2, 2012

The ANSWER Coalition Invites You To Lyrical Revolt XXI, Sat. Jan. 14th


The ANSWER Coalition is proud to present its 21st Lyrical Revolt, a quarterly Hip Hop and Spoken Word showcase that celebrates revolutionary art and the artists who work to raise political activism in our communities.
Join us for a night of progressive art and music. ... Featured Performances include Julissa Ortiz, Spirit Child, One Mic Artists, Justo, Desiree Marshall, Unique, Blue Bellinger, the Peace Poets and more to come!

Saturday, January 14th, 7pm
The Commons

388 Atlantic Ave
A/C/G to Hoyt St & Schermerhorn
DOORS Open at 6pm
SHOW STARTS at 7pm
$10 ADMISSION
PERFORMANCES BY: Julissa Ortiz, Spirit Child, One Mic Artists, Justo, Desiree Marshall, Unique, Blue Bellinger, the Peace Poets and many more ...
VISUAL ARTISTS: Vanissa Chan & Julissa Rodriguez
IT WILL TRULY BE AN AMAZING NIGHT!
A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition - NYC http://www.AnswerCoalition.org/
nyc@AnswerCoalition.org 212-694-8720
2295 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, Ground Floor
New York, NY 10030

The 5 of January for the Cuban 5



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International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5
The 5 of January for the Cuban 5


Dear friends,

We invite you to start the 2012 with a simple collective action for the 5 Cuban patriots. This effort will only be effective if we all do it the same day and from all over the world.

On January 5, from any place where you are, send an e-mail, a fax or make a phone call to President Obama to demand that he immediately free Gerardo, Ramón, Antonio and Fernando and that he allows René to return to Cuba to his wife and daughters.
President Obama knows the Five are Innocent. He has heard that from intellectuals, religious people, union leaders, students, actors and artists, parliamentarians, Nobel Prize recipients and thousands of honest people from all over the world. He can and he should put an end to these 13 years of injustice. Only by doing that will he gain the respect of the international community that is waiting for a humanitarian gesture on his part that will allow the immediate return of the Five to Cuba, to their families and their people.
TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE WHITE HOUSE

By phone: 202-456-1111
If calling from outside the United States, dial first the International Area Code
+ 1 (US country code) followed by 202-456-1111

By Fax: 202-456-2461
If fax is sent from outside the United States, dial first the International Area
Code + 1 (US country code) followed by 202-456-2461


International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5 | P.O. Box 22455 | Oakland | CA | 94609

"While there is a lower class I am in it While there is a criminal element, I am of it.
While there is a soul in prison, I am not Free." Eugene Debs
--
SIGN THE JERICHO COINTELPRO PETITION!

Free All Political Prisoners!
nycjericho@gmail.comwww.jerichony.org




Tues., Jan. 3: Day of Action against (NDAA) National Defense Authorization Act

     Tues., Jan. 3:  Day of Action against NDAA

     When:  Tuesday, Jan. 3
     Time:  12 p.m. 
     Where:  New York Public Library at 5th Ave and 42nd

Description:  A call has been put out by Occupy Wall Street to let our government know the 
people will not tolerate any more attacks on our rights!

January 3rd will be a spontaneous show of people power in reaction to 
Obama's treasonous signing of the National Defense Authorization Act. 
Not only does this act violate our first, third, fourth, fifth and sixth 
amendments, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, but this Act was 
signed quietly this past New Years Eve violating what little trust 
remained between the people and their established government. We see 
what's happening here, and we will not stand for it.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR DAY OF ACTION:
12 pm - Press Conference at NYPL at Bryant Park.
2 pm - Office demo at Senator Gillibrand's office at 780 3rd Ave.
3 pm - Office demo at Senator Schumer's office at 757 3rd Ave.
4 pm - Rally up at Rockefeller Plaza
5 pm - flash check about NDAA in Grand Central for commuters.

**above subject to change at on short notice, stay tuned!

Please Help Spread the Word and Please Help Fight Back.
Participate in the Media Bomb As Well:
http://www.facebook.com/events/103244609796837/

#j3 #occupyjustice #opblackout





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