On Friday, July 23, 2021, in the blistering heat, dozens rallied for Reparations in New York State. Speaker, Assemblyperson Charles Barron, explained how the Historic Reparations Bill in the New York State Assembly passed and now is up for a vote in the New York State Assembly. Attendees were urged to call New York State […]
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Friday, July 23rd, 2021, 12 noon, African Burial Ground, 290 Broadway, New York, NY – see map NYS Assembly passed Reparations Commission bill: “Acknowledging the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the city of New York and the state of New York; establishes the New York State community commission on reparations remedies […]
Demand Reparations Vote!
Call New York State (NYS) Senate Majority leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins now! NYC Office: (914) 423-4031 Albany Office: (518) 455-2715 Then email: scousins@nysenate.gov We demand that NYS Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, leader of the Senate Majority (Democratic Party) call a special session of the Senate to vote on the reparations bill that passed in the assembly. The […]
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“4th of You Lie” (July 4th) Frederick Douglass Square Re-Dedication
Sunday, 12 Noon, July 4, 2021, Sistas' Place Frederick Douglass Square (corner of nostrand & jefferson) Download flyer: 2021-07-04-event-flyer … [Read More...] about “4th of You Lie” (July 4th) Frederick Douglass Square Re-Dedication
Juneteenth 2021!
Sat., June 19, 2021, 12 Noon - 6 pm, 456 Nostrand Ave. @ Frederick Douglass Square (Formerly Jefferson Ave. & Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY), See map/directions. Join us for a day of culture and liberation! 12 Noon: Speakers 3 pm: … [Read More...] about Juneteenth 2021!
NYS Assembly Passes Historic Reparations Bill! June 10 Press Conference!
December 12th Movement announces: PRESS CONFERENCE To announce the Historic Passing of the Slavery Reparations Bill, 2619A in the NYS Assembly! Thursday, June 10, 2021, 12:00 pm EST African Burial Ground National Monument. 290 Broadway @ Duane … [Read More...] about NYS Assembly Passes Historic Reparations Bill! June 10 Press Conference!
Fred Hampton Jr. on Malcolm X
Weds., May 19, 2021, 6:30 pm, Evening Program on Malcolm X with Fred Hampton Jr. Fred Hampton Jr. speaks on: Human Right to Reparations, Healthcare & Housing. The Fight Against Ethnic Cleansing, Racism/Zionism and Imperialism. No Disrespect For … [Read More...] about Fred Hampton Jr. on Malcolm X
32nd Annual Black Power Rally and Shut ’em Down March in Harlem,
Weds., May 19, 2021, Rally @ 12 Noon: Assembly 125th St. & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (7th Ave.) 1 - 4 pm: Stores on 125th Street - Shut'em Down from 1 pm - 4 pm Get 8.5" by 11" flyer … [Read More...] about 32nd Annual Black Power Rally and Shut ’em Down March in Harlem,
AmNews Editor Nayaba Arinde commemorates Malcolm X’s 96th birthday with activists Fred Hampton Jr. and Omowale Clay.
May 19, 2021, By AmNews Staff Reports, Reprinted from the New York Amsterdam News (original link). May 19, 2021, marks the 96th birthday of civil rights activist Malcolm X. In celebration of the occasion, AmNews Editor Nayaba Arinde interviewed activist … [Read More...] about AmNews Editor Nayaba Arinde commemorates Malcolm X’s 96th birthday with activists Fred Hampton Jr. and Omowale Clay.
Celebrate Zimbabwean Independence!
Sunday, April 18, 2021, 2 pm, Sistas' Place, 456 Nostrand Ave. @ Jefferson Ave., Brooklyn, NY. Sponsored by the December 12th Movement and Friends of Zimbabwe Call (718) 398-1766 for more info. … [Read More...] about Celebrate Zimbabwean Independence!