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Reparations Banquet Kicks Off Weekend's Events
Reparations Banquet Kicks Off Weekend's Events in Philadelphia
Reparations Banquet Kicks Off Weekend of Events
Demanding Payback for African People
“I see Malcolm’s spirit his eyes burning red, black and green flames and crying tears of Thunderbird wine that seem to touch my lips and make me thirsty for a taste of Freedom. Freedom by any means necessary. It is necessary to have freedom by any means necessary.”
These are the powerful lines of Umar Bin Hassan of the Last Poets, who will be appearing on Friday, November 14th, 2003, for the Reparations Now! Banquet at Oshiver Hall, 3901 Market Street in West Philadelphia. The banquet is being sponsored by the International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement as a celebration of the vitality and brilliance of African culture, and as a fundraiser and kick off event for the historical 12th Session of the World Tribunal on Reparations for African People in the U.S. on November 15th – 16th. The Tribunal is a black people’s court using international law to put the U.S. government on trial for its crimes against African people.
There will be a fantastic soul food buffet at the banquet, as well as many dynamic culture offerings. In addition to the inspiring words of Umar Bin Hassan, also appearing will be In the Company of Poets – Philly’s first and finest female spoken word ensemble, as well as Sankofa African Drumming Ensemble, poet Ewuard Oyasande, saxophonist John “Yaya” Elliot, hip hop artist Hasan Salaam, and the group Liberation, among other performers. Omali Yeshitela, Chairman of the African People’s Socialist Party and leader of the Uhuru Movement, will be the keynote speaker at the Reparations Banquet, speaking on the “state of the Africa”. Tickets are $25 to 50 sliding scale and are available by calling (215) 724-3535.
Since the first Tribunal in Brooklyn, New York in 1982, the Uhuru Movement has put out the reparations demand at similar events in cities throughout the U.S., gathering testimony of crimes committed against African People, and inviting expert witnesses to provide their insights. This year’s Tribunal, held at the International House in West Philadelphia, will include community and expert testimony on police brutality, prisons, and the mis-education of African youth. People are invited to The Tribunal begins at 9am on both days with breakfast and registration and the hearing continues until 5pm. The event is free and open to the public
On Saturday night Nov. 15th, a special event is planned Thami Ka Plaatjie, former Secetary General of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (South Africa); Charles Barron, former Black Panther and current City Councilman in New York City; Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Ramona Africa; Lawrence Hamm, of the Newark, NJ-based People’s Organization for Progress; Philadelphia journalist Linn Washington on police brutality in Philadelphia; Lizz Brown, education activist in St. Louis, MO and many more. There will also be an opportunity for people attending the Tribunal to add their testimony to the record. Come be a part of this tremendously significant event - attend the 12th World Tribunal on Reparations for African People and participate in changing history! For more information or to register, please contact InPDUM at (215) 724-3535 or online at www.inpdum.com.
Demanding Payback for African People
“I see Malcolm’s spirit his eyes burning red, black and green flames and crying tears of Thunderbird wine that seem to touch my lips and make me thirsty for a taste of Freedom. Freedom by any means necessary. It is necessary to have freedom by any means necessary.”
These are the powerful lines of Umar Bin Hassan of the Last Poets, who will be appearing on Friday, November 14th, 2003, for the Reparations Now! Banquet at Oshiver Hall, 3901 Market Street in West Philadelphia. The banquet is being sponsored by the International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement as a celebration of the vitality and brilliance of African culture, and as a fundraiser and kick off event for the historical 12th Session of the World Tribunal on Reparations for African People in the U.S. on November 15th – 16th. The Tribunal is a black people’s court using international law to put the U.S. government on trial for its crimes against African people.
There will be a fantastic soul food buffet at the banquet, as well as many dynamic culture offerings. In addition to the inspiring words of Umar Bin Hassan, also appearing will be In the Company of Poets – Philly’s first and finest female spoken word ensemble, as well as Sankofa African Drumming Ensemble, poet Ewuard Oyasande, saxophonist John “Yaya” Elliot, hip hop artist Hasan Salaam, and the group Liberation, among other performers. Omali Yeshitela, Chairman of the African People’s Socialist Party and leader of the Uhuru Movement, will be the keynote speaker at the Reparations Banquet, speaking on the “state of the Africa”. Tickets are $25 to 50 sliding scale and are available by calling (215) 724-3535.
Since the first Tribunal in Brooklyn, New York in 1982, the Uhuru Movement has put out the reparations demand at similar events in cities throughout the U.S., gathering testimony of crimes committed against African People, and inviting expert witnesses to provide their insights. This year’s Tribunal, held at the International House in West Philadelphia, will include community and expert testimony on police brutality, prisons, and the mis-education of African youth. People are invited to The Tribunal begins at 9am on both days with breakfast and registration and the hearing continues until 5pm. The event is free and open to the public
On Saturday night Nov. 15th, a special event is planned Thami Ka Plaatjie, former Secetary General of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (South Africa); Charles Barron, former Black Panther and current City Councilman in New York City; Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Ramona Africa; Lawrence Hamm, of the Newark, NJ-based People’s Organization for Progress; Philadelphia journalist Linn Washington on police brutality in Philadelphia; Lizz Brown, education activist in St. Louis, MO and many more. There will also be an opportunity for people attending the Tribunal to add their testimony to the record. Come be a part of this tremendously significant event - attend the 12th World Tribunal on Reparations for African People and participate in changing history! For more information or to register, please contact InPDUM at (215) 724-3535 or online at www.inpdum.com.
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