Two years ago this week many of us were dealing with the transition of Damu Smith, founder of Black Voices for Peace, champion for environmental justice, and peace in a world where funds for wars leave the poor and communities of color hungry for basic human needs. This week we pause to remember a mentor to the founders of Organized Community of United People, and a friend and supporter to many. Damu’s daughter is still with us so kick in a lil’ to her college fund at the Praxis Project.
To keep Damu’s memory alive, I’m listening to an oldie but goodie from our Blackademics stack. The hosts paid special tribute to Damu Smith and discussed the continuing struggle with author, activist and all around politico Kevin Powell.
This program was co-hosted by Voxunion Media’s own Jared Ball and aired on WPFW 89.3 FM (produced in 2006).
Washington, DC: Kasbah, aka “Dr. Hate,” joined the May 1, 2008 edition of the Soul Controllers Thursdays on WPFW 89.3 FM’s Decipher Hip-Hop Block to discuss the Sean Bell killing. Putting it in the context of the “Jena 6″ Dr. Bolden suggests we call this the “Sean Bell 50″ saying further that, “the term ‘White Cop’ is redundant and the term ‘Black Cop’ is an oxymoron. All cops serve the system of White Supremacy.” Dr. Bolden also heads up the evolving Fanon Project an interdisciplinary resurgence of the philosophy and practice encouraged and represented by Frantz Fanon. Stay tuned, at your doorstep soon!
Join the good folk with the DC Chapter of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement as we celebrate Malcolm X’s birthday (May 19, 1925) with good music, festivity and revolutionary love! Friday May 23, 2008 10:30p - 2am. RSVP for location and other details!
The International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement held an event in Baltimore, MD. to educate about, commemorate and fund raise for Marshall Eddie Conway and Jack Johnson two former members of the Black Panther Party currently imprisoned in the Maryland prison system. Click below to hear audio form the event and listen for ways to show your support.
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