Fight the Power II

Voices of Liberation and Brothers About Change Present: Fight the Power II - Our Second annual youth liberation conference. This years theme is: Hip-Hop Resistance - Uniting Local and Global Struggles.

Join us on December 5th from 2-10pm for workshops, speakers, hip-hop /spoken word performances, networking, and more at the John D. Obryant African American Institute at Northeastern University.

40 Leon St. West Village F. Boston, MA, 02115

This is a FREE conference and we will be providing refreshments throughout the day. We invite all people of all ages to come through and participate, politic, build with other people and share your perspective.

We still have openings for organizations that wish to participate, lead a workshop, set up a table or get on board. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, do not hesitate to call us at 617.334.4937.


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FOURTH ANNUAL CENTRAL NEW YORK LOCKS CONFERENCE

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York
11 AM - 4 PM
FREE

The Fourth Annual Central New York Locks Conference will embrace the beauty of natural hair throughout the African diaspora while challenging the criminalization of communities of color

THIS YEAR'S GATHERING WILL FOCUS ON FREEDOM FOR POLITICAL PRISONERS

Join us as we celebrate LOVE for self and community

The Fourth Annual Central New York Locks Conference will feature...

Ashanti Alston
Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, NYC

Fred Hampton, Jr.
Prisoners of Conscience Committee, Chicago

Kazi Toure
Jericho Movement, Boston

Riders Against the Storm
Hip Hop On A Mission, Austin

Ronniesha Butler
Reconnections, Ithaca

Viviane Saleh-Hanna
Sistah Souljah, Providence

films, demos, hair tales, vendors, and much more....

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Dame Pa’Matala in concert

The Consulate General of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Boston, has the pleasure to invite you to the concert of “Dame Pa' Matala" ,Friday, October the 2nd at 8:00 p.m. in the Kresge audience of the Institute of Technologia de Massachusetts “MIT” (77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambrigde, MA 02139). Dame Pa' Matala will share the stage with Sabreena Da Witch,Natural Bliss,The Foundation.

About Dale Pa' Matala: www.damepamatala.blogspot.com

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Influential Puerto Rican Activist Group the Young Lords Marks 40th Anniversary


This weekend marks the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the revolutionary community organizing group the Young Lords. The group called for self-determination for all Puerto Ricans, community control of institutions and land, freedom for all political prisoners and the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam, Puerto Rico and other areas. The Young Lords would also play a pivotal role in spreading awareness of Puerto Rican culture and history, leaving a legacy still felt today. We play excerpts of the documentary Palante, Siempre Palante!: The Young Lords and speak to three of the group’s original members: Luis Garden Acosta, Mickey Melendez, and Democracy Now! co-host Juan Gonzalez. [includes rush transcript]

To read, listen to, or watch the whole story:
http://www.democracynow.org/2009/8/21/young_lords

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RBG Flag Raising - August 17

As part of the Boston Black August Celebration, Voices of Liberation, Blackstonian.com & the Young Gifted & Black Movement Present the Red Black and Green Flag Raising.

August 17, 2009
2:00-3:00 PM
Boston City Hall
Piemonte Room



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FTP II Postponed

Given Scheduling conflicts with the West Indian Festival and not wanting to make people choose between the conference and that, the Fight the Power II Youth Liberation Conference is officially postponed. Stay tuned for further notice.

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All Power to the People