EVENTS: SPRING 2013
FRIDAY, MAY 10TH
“BLAZE CRAZE 12” Open Mic/Calling all Poets Rappers, Singers, business people and vendors, Networking & more. Sponsored by Information Brokers Network, Giving back to our Youth”, “In the Spirit of Malcolm X” . Guest speaker: Bernard White, radio personality. Open Mic—Time limit 3-5 Minutes, Light Refreshments (Ajuba’s Food), Music, Drumming. Friday, May 10 , 7:30pm $10 at door, with flyer $7. For further info call Ja-Man: 646-571-5589
“ Life and works of the Honorable Carlos Cooks” (Spiritual son of Marcus Garvey), Afrikan Nationalist, organizer of “Buy Black” campaign. Guest speaker: Raymond Douque, a scholar and expert on the life of Carlos Cooks Sunday, May 12, doors open at 1:30pm. Admission if free!
Donations accepted.
FRIDAY, MAY 17TH
Come Celebrate the Life and Times of Gloria Lowery Tyrell with us !!
Cultural specialist, memorabilia collector, actress, also known as “Coco” the clown.
Festivities Include: Musical performances, Video documentary “Conversations with Gloria” Guest speakers, POTLUCK (please bring a dish) and MORE! Friday, May 17, 5—10pm Free Admission !! For event info call: Carla Brown at (917) 972-9159
SATURDAY, MAY 18
APT Ensemble & Birthday Tribute to Yusef Waliyaya
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A Birthday Celebration and salute to APT’s co-founder, the late Yusef Waliyaya, the return of the Ensemble that was the forerunner to APT Cultural center in 1976. Bringing the exciting pulsating rhythms of Jazz, Funk, Blues and the spoken word. Also a special salute to Yusef Waliyaya By Sonia Diaz and other special guests! Come join us for a celebration of a great cultural specialist and groove to the exciting rhythms of Afrikan Poetry Theatre Ensemble! Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 8pm
$15 advance tickets - $17 at the door B.Y.O.B.B.
Delicious cuisine will be available.
THURSDAY, MAY 23
Topic:: Empowering Solutions for the Black Community-Part III Copies of Dr. Umar’s new book called “Psycho academic Holocaust: The Special Education & ADHD Wars Against Black Boys” will be available, food and soft drinks. Suggested Donation : $7 Adults, $5 Youth. Thursday, May 23 6:30 9pm
SUNDAY, MAY 26
World African Diaspora Union (WADU)Presents The 50th Anniversary Celebration of the OAU/AU “PanAfricanism and The African Renaissance”
Guest Speakers: Dr. William Seraile, Professor Emeritus African Studies— Bro. Bernard White- Renown Radio Personality - Sister Assetou Sy – Executive Director Malian Cultural Center - SBro. Michael Duncan- UNIA-ACL Chancellor, Organic food market organizer Sister Zewditu Fesseha-Founder Ethiopian Social Assistan Committee, Ethiopian Language instructor Sister Black Rose – Garveyite, Naturalist, Original Grandas model— Sister Eileen Edwards-Quay- Travel/investment consultant— Bro. Boubacar Diop – Business relationship specialist, Guinea,West Africa
Sister Monica Carillo – Afrikan/Peruvian-Latima community empowerment advocate - Nana Baakan – Public School Teacher, Afrikan Spirituality Practioner
Sunday, May 26, 2013 – 3pm—Free admission!
For information call: Ital Kofi Ital 646-361-0230 or APT 718-523-3312
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2013
Annual Afrikan Poetry Theatre Fundraiser
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