Monday, March 17, 2008

Book Discussion:"Soledad Brother: the Prison Letters of George Jackson

Book Discussion: "Soledad Brother: the Prison Letters of George Jackson"

You are invited to a free book discussion that explores the culture and politics of the Black Liberation Movement and the Hip-Hop Generation.

Discuss the important work "Soledad Brother," by the great US prision intellectual - George Jackson.

Participants are required to read the book to partake in the discussion. Bring your copy or buy one that day!
Attendees will receive a free George Jackson audio documentary on CD - First 20 people only!

When: Friday, March 28th, 6:30pm.
Where: The Brecht Forum
Location: 451 West Street (that's the West Side Highway) between Bank & Bethune Streets
http://www.brechtforum.org/directions
RSVP by Voicemail or Text Message : (347) 679-7832
Safiya Bukari Nuh Washington Foundation
& the National Hip-Hop Political Convention (NY)


For More Info:
http://www.safiyanuhfoundation.org or http://www.myspace.com/safiyanuh
http://www.nhhpc.org or http://www.myspace.com/hiphopconvention_nyloc

For Brecht information: Phone: (212) 242-4201 - Email: brechtforum@brechtforum.org

Monday, February 18, 2008

Congratulations Jamal Joseph

Comrades

Our Comrade & Brother Jamal Joseph He's nominated for Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)Raise It Up” from “August Rush”(Warner Bros.)Music and lyric by Jamal Joseph, Charles Mack and Tevin Thomas

He's group Impact is also scheduled to perform So let's support our Comrade& Brother this SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24TH 2008 an watch the Oscars

Friday, February 1, 2008

Black Liberation to Hip-Hop Film Festival

From Black Liberation to Hip-Hop:
A Film Festival Celebrating the Past, Moving Forward to the Future


You are invited to a free film festival that explores the culture and politics of the Black Liberation Movement and the Hip-Hop Generation. View films and participate in unique inter-generational discussion with panelists from both the Civil Rights and Hip-Hop Generations.

See the long anticipated movie on George Jackson: Black August.

Also, View & Discuss Screenings of: Letter to the President, HipHop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes, The Spook Who Sat By the Door, Eyes of the Rainbow and many more.

When: Saturday, Feburary 16th - Noon to 10pm
Where: COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, 511 DODGE HALL, BET 116TH & B'WAY

Directions: Take the 1/9 train to 116th StreetVoicemail & Text: 347.262-6385 & 917.224.3493
eMail: nyhiphop3000@yahoo.com

Sponsored by
FOCUS-Filmmakers of Color United in Spirit-Columbia University, School of the Arts,
The Safiya Bukhari- Albert Nuh Washington Foundation &
The National Hip-Hop Political Convention (NY)

For More Info:
http://www.safiyanuhfoundation.org or http://www.myspace.com/safiyanuh
http://www.nhhpc.org or http://www.myspace.com/hiphopconvention_nyloc