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4th June 2017, 14:51
June 2017 FOLWCC Newsletter


JUNE 2017

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No Desk Duty This Time: Cop Quickly Charged in Murder of Unarmed Teen

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Presenting…The Black Power Resource Guide | The New York Public Library

As part of the Schomburg Center’s ongoing Black Power 50 initiative, which includes exploring the significance of the Black Power movement through our new Black Power! exhibition and Media Gallery, we are excited to present the Black Power Research Guide. This essential companion piece includes books by key figures in the movement that are preserved in the Schomburg Center collections as well as more recent works that examine various aspects of the movement’s legacy. Read more here (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=a17dbcaf5b&e=932a6565cb).


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Cultural, Social ,Historical Value of Confederate Statutes...Reverence of White Supremacy/Hate or Dark History?

History is said to be written by the victors. But in the United States, there’s a peculiar veneration for the losers. Schools, highways, parks – there’s no shortage of public spaces named in honor of people who have ended up on the wrong side of history. Although many Americans recognize the immorality of historic colonialists, slave owners, and anti-abolitionists, some say these spaces should be preserved as reminders of the country's darker moments. Others view these structures as emblems of white supremacy, saying they glorify people who repressed the rights of others or fought in a bloody civil war to defend an indefensible institution. For them, such memorials only add insult to years of systemic injury. Read more here (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=0c342c255a&e=932a6565cb).


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Sick of Politics As Usual? Come to the Labor for Our Revolution meeting in Chicago!

The People's Summit will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago on Friday June 9th through Sunday June 11th, bringing together more than 4,000 leaders and activists from across the United States to discuss our collective efforts and continue building the progressive movement for economic and social justice.

Just prior to the Summit, Labor for Our Revolution will have a special pre-meeting with Larry Cohen and other labor leaders in Chicago on Friday, June 9 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. RSVP by clicking here (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=21642e76ca&e=932a6565cb). The meeting will be an opportunity for union members to learn more about Labor for Our Revolution and how it can benefit our movement.

There's just a few more days to register, so please fill out this form to register and attend as part of the Our Revolution cohort (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=b7a24e1f34&e=932a6565cb)!


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HISTORY MUSIC BY DUKE ELLINGTON

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Symphony in Black (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=c4f7e366f2&e=932a6565cb)

Black, Brown & Beige (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=a8def43d19&e=932a6565cb)


CURRENT TEACHINGS OF DEAD PREZ

Police State (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=1bbe13a9b7&e=932a6565cb)

Scar Strangled Banner (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=51a4b84ad8&e=932a6565cb)

We Need A Revolution (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=6767cb395f&e=932a6565cb)


LIBERATION POLITICS IN THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF CHARLIE MINGUS

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Original Faubus Fables (http://mediadiversion.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=308ffb4b0ec4119d2fab3f045&id=3189522c3e&e=932a6565cb)

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Friday, June 2 / 7:00 pm FINANCIAL HEALTH WORK SHOP SERIES – Final class in the series

Saturday, June 3 / 1:00 pm. Forum: Growing War on Black America. What All Black people need to know about the growing freedom manifesto and the call for a national Black Assembly for Black Liberation at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center.

Sunday, June 4 /12:00 pm - 3:00 pm; Fruit of Labor Singing Ensemble Meeting/Rehearsal & Jam

Saturday, June 10 / FOLWCC 1st Annual Freedom Summer Bazaar; 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Come out and meet local & regional people of color artists, craft persons, designers, chefs, musicians and other small business owners as we practice the Kwanzaa principle of Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) throughout the year!

Sunday, June 18 / Annual Juneteenth Celebration & 9th Annual Spoons of Justice Cook-Off; 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Calling all “Sisters who can Stir” & “Brothers who can Burn” to see who can claim this year’s coveted Cook-Off Champion Trophy! Enter your best dish and the people will judge who wins! Chef Entrance fee: $10. If it is advisable that you not share your culinary skills with the general public; come out, taste dishes that are entered, be a judge & help pick this year’s winner! It’ll only cost you $10, 2-4-$17 or 4-4-$30. E-mail us at the address above for a registration form and more information.

Thursday-Sunday, June 22-25 / Annual Great Labor Arts Exchange; for more information contact: Elise Bryant, [email protected] Phone: (202) 637-3963.


Need a special place for your special event?

The newly renovated Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center and the World Cultural Café are your place. The 2000 sq. ft. World Cultural Center, with its big screen and surround sound theater, is the ideal intimate setting for:

• Parties & Game Nights
• Organizational & Business Meetings
• Classes, Seminars & Workshops
• Conferences
• Religious & Family Gatherings/ Reunions
• Bridal & Baby Showers
• Movie Screenings
• Receptions
• Gatherings for Watching Sporting and other Events
• Art Shows
• Small Concerts & Fundraisers


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