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Title: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Africanprince on May 25, 2004, 09:23:56 AM (http://69.41.227.74/GHP/img/pics/66952329.jpg)
Today is 'Africa Liberation Day' Today - Tuesday, May 25 - is African Liberation Day a statutory public holiday in Ghana Black countries and communities all over the world will be holding events designed to analyse the present condition of the “Black World,” and to celebrate our long and difficult freedom struggle. African Liberation Day is an official “day of significance” for all black nations and communities. It was established by 32 African heads of state at the founding conference of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 1963. It is a day on which conscious black people all over the world symbolically join hands and rededicate themselves to the struggle for genuine national independence, sovereignty and self-reliant development. Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Oshun_Auset on May 25, 2004, 10:24:52 AM AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY - 2004
http://www.africanliberationday.net/ Atlanta, GA Saturday, June 5th, 2004 Mozley Park (People's Park) 1565 Martin Luther King Dr. 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sponsored by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (AAPRP) For More Info call 404-755-4255 Wear White as show of Unity Washington D.C. May 29, 2004 International Symposium Howard University: Washington D.C. Blackburn Center: The Forum Panels, and Workshops 10:00am-2:00pm Sponsored by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (AAPRP) For More Info Contact 202-452-5924, 410-385-3351, 215-471-6508 Wear White as show of Unity Chicago, Illinois May 28rd and 29th, 2004 Mozley Park (People's Park) 1565 Martin Luther King Dr. 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sponsored by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (AAPRP) For More Information contact the AAPRP: (773) 752-6602 or (773) 955-3906 - Illinois Email: aaprpmidwest@yahoo.com http://members.aol.com/ALD2G2/ald04/chicago.html Wear White as show of Unity Sacramento, CA Saturday, May 29th, 2004 Oak Park Community Center 3825 MLK Blvd. 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM ALD March James McClatchy Park 5th Ave. 33rd Street 12:00 PM Assemble ALD Rally/Cultural Show James McClatchy Park 5th Ave. 33rd Street 2:00 PM Sponsored by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (AAPRP) For More Info call 916-929-2449, 510-669-9894, 408-262-6303 Email: umifam@comcast.com Oakland, CA Saturday, June 5th, 2004 Mozley Park (People's Park) 1565 Martin Luther King Dr. 6:30 P.M. Sponsored by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (AAPRP), Masjid Al-Islam,and the Malcolm X Grassroots Committee For More Info call 916-929-2449, 510-669-9894, 408-262-6303 Email: umifam@comcast.com West Africa & London, England For more information go to: http://www.africanliberationday.net/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I would rather be a member of this race than a Greek in the time of Alexander, a Roman in the Augustan period, or Anglo-Saxon in the nineteenth century." - Edward Wilmot Blyden "However much we may detest admitting it, the fact remains that there would be no exploitation if people refused to obey the exploiter. But self comes in and we hug the chains that bind us. This must cease." - Mohandas Gandhi UHURU! The Drum Collective - http://www.thedrum.org Assata Shakur Forum - http://www.assatashakur.org/forum AAPRP - http://members.aol.com/aaprp InPDUM - http://www.inpdum.com The Talking Drum - http://www.thetalkingdrum.com Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Africanprince on May 25, 2004, 11:02:55 AM Ohhh wow!! Thanks
I didn't know Oakland was holding an event on June 5th, I'll definitely be there. Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: emmanuel on May 25, 2004, 11:45:13 AM Quote B.L.A.C.K The Black Liberation of African, Continent and Kingdoms Home and abroad, where ever home may be Here or back-a-yard, home and abroad. We must liberate ourselves We got to liberate our minds We can’t depend on no one else To grant us, free thinking minds Learn the ways of Babylon, don’t get caught up in it Babylon exist on, why don’t you know On the edge of the bottomless pit Don’t fall it, don’t fall in it B.L.A.C.K The Black Liberation of African, Continent and Kingdoms Home and abroad, where ever home may be Here or back-a-yard, home and abroad. Remember who you are, remember where you’re from Remember what we are, remember what has been done Chances are, but we’re not here by chance We are not here, to fuel their romance We are not here, as fuel for their ignorance We are not here, to be their excuse We are not here, to be abused We are not here, are you there? B.L.A.C.K The Black Liberation of African, Continent and Kingdoms Home and abroad, where ever home may be Here or back-a-yard, home and abroad. We were exhausted, so we waited We recuperated, while they masturbated As they desecrated. But long enough have we waited Long enough with breath bated With bated breath have we waited Our paths of pain, still remain We the human sacrifice, became their gain We paid the price in blood on the slaughter bench of history We bare the scars, we turn the page We hold the key Past and present days shows, times to come Different days, in different ways, times to come We are not here, to fuel their romance We are not here, as fuel for their ignorance We are not here, to be their excuse We are not here, to be abused We are not here, are you there? B.L.A.C.K The Black Liberation of African, Continent and Kingdoms Home and abroad, where ever home may be Here or back-a-yard, home and abroad. THIS IS HOW I CONCIOUSLY FEEL...FROM TIME...ONE LOVE MY PEOPLE:..PEACE!! Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Oshun_Auset on May 26, 2004, 09:26:52 AM Quote Ohhh wow!! Thanks I didn't know Oakland was holding an event on June 5th, I'll definitely be there. Here are some more event locations and events plus the global ALD website... http://members.aol.com/ALD2G2/ald04/ THE ALL AFRICAN PEOPLE’S REVOLUTIONARY PARTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AFRICA REVOLUTIONARY PARTY IS ORGANIZING: African Liberation Day- Dallas, Texas Theme: "Pan-Africanism Represents African Global Resistance to Neo-Colonialism and Imperialist Globalization; From Haiti and Cuba, to Azania and Zimbabwe!" Saturday, May 29th, 2004 Time:7:00 PM Venue: Pan-African Connection 612 E. Jefferson, Dallas, TX For information call 214-943-8262 * www.PanAfricanConnection.com African Liberation Day - Accra, Ghana THE ALL AFRICAN PEOPLE’S REVOLUTIONARY PARTY IS ORGANIZING: AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY Tuesday, May 25, 2004 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Odoi Atsem Memorial Preparatory School La – Accra Theme: "Pan-Africanism Represents African Global Resistance to Neo-Colonialism and Imperialist Globalization; from Haiti and Cuba, to Azania and Zimbabwe!" For more information contact: 021-245208 or aaprpghana@yahoo.com A-APRP - Ghana Chapter P.O. Box AC352 Arts Center - Accra Ghana, West Africa (233-21) 245208 The Pan-African Union (PANAFU) invites you to attend: AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY -Sierre Leone Theme:"African Culture As A Weapon Against Global Imperialism and Neo-Colonialism!: Organise, Organise, African People Must Organise!" Saturday, May 29th, 2004 Time: 4:00 P.M. Venue: BISHOP JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOOL, FREETOWN Email: panafu_sl@hotmail.com African Liberation Day - Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, West Africa Tuesday, May 4th Revolutionary Pan-African Youth Day Tchico Te College Participants include the Revolutionary Pan-African Youth Association (AJOPAR), Amilicar Cabral African Youth (JAAC), Student and Youth Associations Saturday, May 8th African Awards Night Dinner ETT Bissau Hotel Friday, May 14th - Sunday, May 23th Pan-African Culture Nights ENEFD Gymnasium Thursday, May 13th - Monday, May 24th Revolutionary Pan-African Seminars University Colinas de Boe, Amilicar Cabral University, Tchico Te College, Kwame Nkrumah National High School and Guinea-Bissau Law School Tuesday, May 25th ALD March Tchapa de Bissau to Martyrs of Pindjiguiti Plaza (by the Black Power Fist Statue where the rally will be held) Contact Information: C.P. 965, Bissau, Guine-Bissau, Tel. (245) 25-24-25 ou 25-57-32 Email: ajopar2002@yahoo.com Internet: http://www.geocities.com/ajopar2002 African Liberation Day - Gambia Date: Sunday, 30 May,2004 Time: 12:00 P.M. Venue: Father Farell Hall, Westfield, City center in Banjul/Serekunda axis. Organized by Pan-African Forum (PAFFORUM) Theme: TOWARDS PAN-AFRICANISM: WHAT PROSPECT FOR AU [African Union] IN THE TOTAL AND FINAL LIBERATION AND UNIFICATION OF AFRICA The other topic is AFRICANS AGAINST NEO-COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALIST WARS Program starts at noon with a Video show on Pan-Africanism and African freedom fighters. This will be followed by a symposium at 3pm till night. Main speakers will be Comrade Hallifa Sallah of PDOIS and Comrade Sam Victor of PAFFORUM. There will also be a female speaker from the UN System in the Gambia to talk on UN role in World/ Imperialist wars. For More Information call: 953216 or Email: pafforum@hotmail.com African Liberation Day - London, England Theme: "Haiti 1804 ~ Africans took control ~ Pan-Africanism is taking control of Africa ~our land and our destiny" Sponsored by: The Pan-African Progress Society of the University of East London and the Pan-African Society of London Metropolitan University in association with the AAPRP, the ALISC-Network and the APLO Friday, May 28th, 2004 11:30 AM Picket against international financial institutions' recolonization of Africa World Bank Office New Zealand House 80 Haymarket, London SW1 Meet at 11:00 AM at Trafalgar Square (Canada House end) Tube: Charing Cross Bring your banners, drums and whistles! Saturday, May 29th, 2004 ALD Conference 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM University of East London - University House campus Romford Road, Stratford, London E1S. Buses: 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 473. Tube & overground train: Stratford. Limited parking. For More Information: Picket: nkexplo@yahoo.co.uk Conference: panafrica@which.net info@panafricaneye.com Call: 020 8523 7381 or 07771 650915 Fax: 020 8529 2573 Wear White as a symbol of unity "All of us may not live to see the higher accomplishments of an African empire, so strong and powerful as to compel the respect of mankind, but we in our lifetime can so work and act as to make the dream a possibility within another generation" Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Africanprince on May 26, 2004, 11:10:32 AM I really wish there were pictures of these events that are happening in various African countries. I haven't seen one yet
Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Oshun_Auset on May 26, 2004, 11:22:21 AM I'm going to Ghana next month. If other A.A.P.R.P. members there have pictures of the events from ALD I'll post them. ;D
Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Africanprince on May 26, 2004, 11:39:43 AM Quote I'm going to Ghana next month. If other A.A.P.R.P. members there have pictures of the events from ALD I'll post them. ;D Please do! Are you there for vacation? Or are you working for an organization? Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Oshun_Auset on May 26, 2004, 11:42:35 AM Quote Please do! Are you there for vacation? Or are you working for an organization? I'm a member of the A.A.P.R.P. and the organization's headquarters are in Accra, Ghana...So the trip is a mixture of Pan-Africanism and a vacation...I doubt I'll get much rest though. ;) This is also my first trip "home" so it is a spiritual journey. I have to go back for all of my ancestors that wanted to but couldn't. Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Africanprince on May 26, 2004, 12:02:36 PM You're going to have a great time in Ghana. Please take a lot of pictures.
I wish you much success and happinesss on your trip ;) Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Oshun_Auset on May 26, 2004, 12:18:53 PM Thanks! ;D
Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: RASNUBIAN on May 28, 2004, 07:26:14 AM AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY CELEBRATION AND UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY RALLY SATURDAY MAY 29TH:
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 2620 W. CENTER ST. MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 10:00A - 6:00P A.L.D. CELEBRATION 10A - 1P U.I.T.C. RALLY 2P - 6P BLACK POWER!!! Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Bantu_Kelani on May 28, 2004, 11:05:43 AM Quote I'm a member of the A.A.P.R.P. and the organization's headquarters are in Accra, Ghana...So the trip is a mixture of Pan-Africanism and a vacation...I doubt I'll get much rest though. ;) This is also my first trip "home" so it is a spiritual journey. I have to go back for all of my ancestors that wanted to but couldn't. Many Diaspora Blacks take up "Afrocentric" attitudes but know anything about Africa the CONTINENT. Do the majority of Diaspora Blacks even try to visit the continent and give to the Motherland from their hearts? No. The majority of them could really care less. It amazes me to see them searching for their African roots living in the West. Is it because they are cowards? Anyway, I congratulate you Oshun-Auset. You will learn A LOT MORE about your roots by taking the time and effort to travel to Africa! Let's us forward African liberation day the rest of the year! We Africans must unite among ourselves and among Blacks around the world to create strong Black nations. We must preserve our lands by maintaining our own cultures, religions and racial identity. Ashe! B.K Title: Re: Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY! Post by: Oshun_Auset on May 28, 2004, 12:36:18 PM Quote Many Diaspora Blacks take up "Afrocentric" attitudes but know anything about Africa the CONTINENT. Do the majority of Diaspora Blacks even try to visit the continent and give to the Motherland from their hearts? No. The majority of them could really care less. It amazes me to see them searching for their African roots living in the West. Is it because they are cowards? Anyway, I congratulate you Oshun-Auset. You will learn A LOT MORE about your roots by taking the time and effort to travel to Africa! Let's us forward African liberation day the rest of the year! We Africans must unite among ourselves and among Blacks around the world to create strong Black nations. We must preserve our lands by maintaining our own cultures, religions and racial identity. Ashe! B.K I think a lot of it is because the diaspora Africans are stuck in Afro-Centricity(dealing only with ancient history and spirituality) and know little to nothing about colonial and post colonial/current Africa. They are not Pan-Africanists. (Afro-centricity and Pan-Africanism are two different ideologies) They think their roots are in the past, not realizing their roots(although I realize colonialism has affected them) and their extended FAMILY are still alive on the Continent. I also notice a lot of the Afro-centric crowd(not to be confused with African-centered people) associate very little with people from the continent. They still often harbour an "us and them" mentality when dealing with continental Africans...It's quite frustrating and embarrassing for the rest of us who know better. Thanks for the words of encouragement Kelani! You are correct, we should live every day as liberated Africans, and do what we can for the struggle. |