Today is AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY!

[Africanprince]

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.

[Oshun_Auset]

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/

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"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!

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[Africanprince]

Ohhh wow!! Thanks

I didn't know Oakland was holding an event on June 5th, I'll definitely be there.

[emmanuel]

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!!

[Oshun_Auset]

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"

[Africanprince]

I really wish there were pictures of these events that are happening in various African countries. I haven't seen one yet

[Oshun_Auset]

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.

[Africanprince]

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.

Please do!

Are you there for vacation? Or are you working for an organization?

[Oshun_Auset]

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.

[Africanprince]

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

[Oshun_Auset]

Thanks!

[RASNUBIAN]

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!!!

[Bantu_Kelani]

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

[Oshun_Auset]

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.