Two Recent BBC articles on HIV
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Go Gos+Hip Hop Soul+Cinnamon = Sweet Session's Return
Restless Produxns presents...
S W E E T *Cinnamon* S E S S I O N S
*benefitting progressive hurricane relief causes
down south
Saturday, Oct 1st
9p-until...
@ Big 6 Bar
97 Bowery (@ Hester St.)
N R Q W 6 to Canal | D to Grand
*Go Go Tranz, Girlz n Boyz, Jay-qua, Romeo Cruz,
Serena Kitt, and more will be givin it startin @
11p and again after Midnite!
*2-for-1 Well Drinks between 11p-1130p.
* Red + Brown Cinnamon Colours: Wear it... and be
fabulous in it dammit!
*DJs Squeak, Ang, Billy Bailey & dj:ayden spinning
hip-hop, house, b-side soul & old school classics.
*Proceeds from this party will benefit progressive
hurricane relief causes down south.
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Friday, September 09, 2005
Feelin' at Canal Room
"What's up my brotha?"
"Which way is West Broadway?"
"It's a good turn out, but I'd like to see even more donations out here."
"I know this is supposed to be a postiive party, but I need to talk about something serious right now."
These were words I took in last night @ the Hurricane Katrina Benefit hosted by Kevin Powell at The Canal Room. There was indeed a lot to take in and not just words: clothes, diapers, toiletries, pillows, linen, a shared human spirit that acknowledged somethings not wrong and i'm going to help make it right. Midway through the night, the organizers had to put a call out to the audience that they needed to score another 18 wheeler truck because we had brought so much. Check out the pix... do you see how big that sucka is?? And they needed anotha one by the end of the night cause the one that got filled up!!! Rosa Clemente then made this unforgettable request:
"Get your cell phones out right now and call 311 and tell Mr. Mayor that he needs to send city trucks to come to 285 West Broadway and pick up our donations and send them to Alabama, Mississippi, Lousiana, and Texas!"
Almost every black person I saw headin toward The Canal Room carried with them a shopping bag full donated items. Earlier that night when I stepped off the 6 train (debating whether West Broadway could actually be east of Broadway... yes I'm a dork.) a sistah with a bag as big and heavy looking as mine asked me, "which way is West Broadway?" With the help of yet another sistah, bag in tow, we found the spot.
Right now I'm reading Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower, which imagines a future world where a young black woman and other displaced folks (due to violence, natural diaster, etc.) help each other and search for a new land, a new home. One of the more interesting twists of this novel is that the main character has hyperemphatic syndrome, meaning whenever she is near some one in pain she feels his or her pain as if it were her own. What if, right? What if?
Reading this novel now, has allowed me to be so much more connected to the energy thats out there right now, particularly from other blk folks saying that we definitely got to take care of one another... We gotta feel each other.
Yesterday, I called Uncle Bruce to check in with him. He told me that Auntie Renee, who is a Teacher's Aide in New Orlenas, was out at the job fair for HISD educators affected by Hurricane Katrina. The day before I was searching online for jobs for them to apply and I came this posting on HISD's site. Uncle Bruce, who is a New Orleans city bus driver, also told me that Renee called him from the fair and said that HISD is looking for school bus drivers as well. Telling me this he said, "That should make you feel better about us huh boy?"
"Me? I'm sure you feel better!"
There's still a lot of work to done though and many, many people are doing it not withingstand the very people of Lousiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Returning to last night's event, Kevin Powell asked the audience to not let this stop with dropping off a bag of donated items. Thinking critically he went on to talk about all the poverty and racism that was and still is present in America (He cited MLK Jr.'s planned speech he was going to give before he his life was cut short entitled "Why America is going to hell.") and how all the isms: racism, classism, sexism, homophobia works in this country and all the poverty and homeless that we see every day in New York City streets and subways.
Powell also shared his awe and disbelief after someone recently told him that they had to turn off the TV because what they saw on it was too hard to bear. Though I do believe and understand why some folks, particularly ones with peeps who have not heard back from in the affected areas, choose not to watch graphic pictures of death, destruction, governtment inaction, I don't think this is to whom Powell was referring. He was callin out the folks who maybe don't have family or friends down in the Gulf States but who can watch superstars make a fool of themselves and suburban white teens prep themselves in their suburban homes but yet when confronted with reality tv that makes you feel, that confronts you with the reality of others, of our nation... can't bear them and prefer to stay in their own "reality."
Now I'm trippin on this shit: With vast technological resources like the TV, like the internet, phone, radio, when we turn 'em on, when we plug 'em in: Is its purpose to serve as a connector? Or an emotional, physical, spiritual disconnection? Humph. Ain't that something.
People in the audience were definitely feelin him on these points not to mention his praisal for Mr. Kanye West for his bold statement that W. doesn't care about black and poor people. One small, but power revolution he asked the audience to participate in is that, "when you see somebody, a homeless person on the subway, even if you don't have any money, acknowledge them."
Introspective at times, verbally affirmative at other times, the crowd gathered at the Canal Room, already having dropped off their donations, was all there, listining, giving, feelin'.
Light + Hope,
"Which way is West Broadway?"
"It's a good turn out, but I'd like to see even more donations out here."
"I know this is supposed to be a postiive party, but I need to talk about something serious right now."
These were words I took in last night @ the Hurricane Katrina Benefit hosted by Kevin Powell at The Canal Room. There was indeed a lot to take in and not just words: clothes, diapers, toiletries, pillows, linen, a shared human spirit that acknowledged somethings not wrong and i'm going to help make it right. Midway through the night, the organizers had to put a call out to the audience that they needed to score another 18 wheeler truck because we had brought so much. Check out the pix... do you see how big that sucka is?? And they needed anotha one by the end of the night cause the one that got filled up!!! Rosa Clemente then made this unforgettable request:
"Get your cell phones out right now and call 311 and tell Mr. Mayor that he needs to send city trucks to come to 285 West Broadway and pick up our donations and send them to Alabama, Mississippi, Lousiana, and Texas!"
Almost every black person I saw headin toward The Canal Room carried with them a shopping bag full donated items. Earlier that night when I stepped off the 6 train (debating whether West Broadway could actually be east of Broadway... yes I'm a dork.) a sistah with a bag as big and heavy looking as mine asked me, "which way is West Broadway?" With the help of yet another sistah, bag in tow, we found the spot.
Right now I'm reading Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower, which imagines a future world where a young black woman and other displaced folks (due to violence, natural diaster, etc.) help each other and search for a new land, a new home. One of the more interesting twists of this novel is that the main character has hyperemphatic syndrome, meaning whenever she is near some one in pain she feels his or her pain as if it were her own. What if, right? What if?
Reading this novel now, has allowed me to be so much more connected to the energy thats out there right now, particularly from other blk folks saying that we definitely got to take care of one another... We gotta feel each other.
Yesterday, I called Uncle Bruce to check in with him. He told me that Auntie Renee, who is a Teacher's Aide in New Orlenas, was out at the job fair for HISD educators affected by Hurricane Katrina. The day before I was searching online for jobs for them to apply and I came this posting on HISD's site. Uncle Bruce, who is a New Orleans city bus driver, also told me that Renee called him from the fair and said that HISD is looking for school bus drivers as well. Telling me this he said, "That should make you feel better about us huh boy?"
"Me? I'm sure you feel better!"
There's still a lot of work to done though and many, many people are doing it not withingstand the very people of Lousiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Returning to last night's event, Kevin Powell asked the audience to not let this stop with dropping off a bag of donated items. Thinking critically he went on to talk about all the poverty and racism that was and still is present in America (He cited MLK Jr.'s planned speech he was going to give before he his life was cut short entitled "Why America is going to hell.") and how all the isms: racism, classism, sexism, homophobia works in this country and all the poverty and homeless that we see every day in New York City streets and subways.
Powell also shared his awe and disbelief after someone recently told him that they had to turn off the TV because what they saw on it was too hard to bear. Though I do believe and understand why some folks, particularly ones with peeps who have not heard back from in the affected areas, choose not to watch graphic pictures of death, destruction, governtment inaction, I don't think this is to whom Powell was referring. He was callin out the folks who maybe don't have family or friends down in the Gulf States but who can watch superstars make a fool of themselves and suburban white teens prep themselves in their suburban homes but yet when confronted with reality tv that makes you feel, that confronts you with the reality of others, of our nation... can't bear them and prefer to stay in their own "reality."
Now I'm trippin on this shit: With vast technological resources like the TV, like the internet, phone, radio, when we turn 'em on, when we plug 'em in: Is its purpose to serve as a connector? Or an emotional, physical, spiritual disconnection? Humph. Ain't that something.
People in the audience were definitely feelin him on these points not to mention his praisal for Mr. Kanye West for his bold statement that W. doesn't care about black and poor people. One small, but power revolution he asked the audience to participate in is that, "when you see somebody, a homeless person on the subway, even if you don't have any money, acknowledge them."
Introspective at times, verbally affirmative at other times, the crowd gathered at the Canal Room, already having dropped off their donations, was all there, listining, giving, feelin'.
Light + Hope,
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Friday, September 02, 2005
Helping Black Folks in Houston
Hey y'all, this is my home town. Again, all my family made it out of New Orleans, but the struggle has only begun. I know they, and thousands of other folks need help with finding JOBS especially. And as families, and our family included becomes strained, money and food donationso will also help. SEe below for local orgz in htown.
Show some love.
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Subject: Fwd: Hurricane Relief Houston, Texas
From: Omowale32@aol.com
Date: September 1, 2005 9:32:42 PM EDT
To: soa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hurricane Relief Houston, Texas
Community Advisory
Sisters & Brothers
As many thousands of Black people, African people evacuate the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans many are coming to Houston with literally the clothes on their backs. Thousands are here staying with family members/friends, others in over 20 shelters at church's etc. and many thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Families, local media, artist and community groups are stepping forward in this emergency migration of people. As we are aware the major relief agencies are providing aid, however the level of need is so great grassroots groups must and are coming forward. Houston as one of the largest major cities closest to New Orleans and having strong family ties to the entire state of Lousianna must come forward to help our people. We are calling on our communities across the country for help to meet this need! More people are coming and are not likely to return to New Orleans anytime soon. The following are grassroots organizations and activities taking place in Houston, Texas for relief and aid. These are only some of the furry of activies taking place, these groups have a proven track record of consistent work in our communities.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Some groups/efforts need volunteers call them directly.
HIP-HOP RELIEF/AID
Friday, September 2, 2005 9pm - Until
Candy Lady Comedy Club
4812 Almeda
Houston, Texas 77004
SOS RADIO Featuring ZIN, SAVVY & MORE
$7.00 Cover all proceeds after expenses go to aid efforts
Collecting non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes
Coordinating with similar relief efforts in Florida to support Houston displaced persons Hurricane Katrina
sosradio@yahoo.com
RELIEF/AID DRIVE
Saturday, September 3, 2005
Nation of Islam Muhammad Mosque #45
4443 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, Texas 77231-1715
713-741-2747
non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes, linens
Beginning 8:00am throughout the day
11:00am Millions More Movement LOC meet to caravan to shelters
MONETARY Contributions Made To: A.C.T.I.O.N. CDC Memo Line Hurricane Relief
ONGOING EFFORT
Shrine of the Black Madonna Pan African Orthodox Christian Church
Currently Housing, Feeding 150 displaced people
Make Donations To: PAOCC In Memo Line Hurricane Relief
5317 M.L. King Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77021
ONGOING EFFORT
New Black Panther Party - Houston Chapter
Krystal Muhammad Chapter Chair Person currently coordinatingsupporting 50 family members displaced in different parts of Houston & Texas. Gearing up to offer housing, food etc. to other displaced persons.
2812 Live Oak
Houston, Texas 77004
713-534-4021
Contribtuions To: New Black Panther Party, Memo Line Hurricane Relief
ONGOING EFFORT
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
3815 Live Oak
Houston, Texas 77004
Open Monday thru Friday 8:00am-6:00pm & Saturday's call first
713-521-0629, 713-521-0641
drop off non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes, linens
working on providing housing need funds to get electricity turned on in units
Contribution To: S.H.A.P.E. Community Center Memo Line Hurricane Relief
OTHER
St. Peter Clavier Catholic Church
Houston, Texas
Currently Sheltering, Feeding over 300 displaced persons
Church were organizing activities took place for Shaka Sankofa (Gary Graham)
Contact info TBA
New Black Panther Nation
Providing Housing and Aid
Contact info TBA
SPECIAL REQUEST
Reknowned Poet Activist Kalaamu Ya Salaam & family staying with family in Houston
Need Monetary Assistance, NBUF-Houston is seeking to make direct contact with him to provide assistance.
From Kalamu.
"if you are in a position to help, i have one request: i need work: speaking engagements, lectures, readings, short term residencies, writing assignments. please contact me via email:
kalamu@aol.com or kalamuya@yahoo.com"
If you wish to send contributions to NBUF- Houston earmarked for Hurricane Relief we will insure that funds/assistance gets directly to one or more of the above mentioned efforts and/or directly to those in need.
National Black United Front -Houston Chapter (NBUF)
2428 Southmore Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77004
713-942-0365
Contributions To: NBUF memo line Hurricane Relief
Community Meeting Every Monday Night 7:00pm
Show some love.
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Subject: Fwd: Hurricane Relief Houston, Texas
From: Omowale32@aol.com
Date: September 1, 2005 9:32:42 PM EDT
To: soa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hurricane Relief Houston, Texas
Community Advisory
Sisters & Brothers
As many thousands of Black people, African people evacuate the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans many are coming to Houston with literally the clothes on their backs. Thousands are here staying with family members/friends, others in over 20 shelters at church's etc. and many thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Families, local media, artist and community groups are stepping forward in this emergency migration of people. As we are aware the major relief agencies are providing aid, however the level of need is so great grassroots groups must and are coming forward. Houston as one of the largest major cities closest to New Orleans and having strong family ties to the entire state of Lousianna must come forward to help our people. We are calling on our communities across the country for help to meet this need! More people are coming and are not likely to return to New Orleans anytime soon. The following are grassroots organizations and activities taking place in Houston, Texas for relief and aid. These are only some of the furry of activies taking place, these groups have a proven track record of consistent work in our communities.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Some groups/efforts need volunteers call them directly.
HIP-HOP RELIEF/AID
Friday, September 2, 2005 9pm - Until
Candy Lady Comedy Club
4812 Almeda
Houston, Texas 77004
SOS RADIO Featuring ZIN, SAVVY & MORE
$7.00 Cover all proceeds after expenses go to aid efforts
Collecting non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes
Coordinating with similar relief efforts in Florida to support Houston displaced persons Hurricane Katrina
sosradio@yahoo.com
RELIEF/AID DRIVE
Saturday, September 3, 2005
Nation of Islam Muhammad Mosque #45
4443 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, Texas 77231-1715
713-741-2747
non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes, linens
Beginning 8:00am throughout the day
11:00am Millions More Movement LOC meet to caravan to shelters
MONETARY Contributions Made To: A.C.T.I.O.N. CDC Memo Line Hurricane Relief
ONGOING EFFORT
Shrine of the Black Madonna Pan African Orthodox Christian Church
Currently Housing, Feeding 150 displaced people
Make Donations To: PAOCC In Memo Line Hurricane Relief
5317 M.L. King Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77021
ONGOING EFFORT
New Black Panther Party - Houston Chapter
Krystal Muhammad Chapter Chair Person currently coordinatingsupporting 50 family members displaced in different parts of Houston & Texas. Gearing up to offer housing, food etc. to other displaced persons.
2812 Live Oak
Houston, Texas 77004
713-534-4021
Contribtuions To: New Black Panther Party, Memo Line Hurricane Relief
ONGOING EFFORT
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
3815 Live Oak
Houston, Texas 77004
Open Monday thru Friday 8:00am-6:00pm & Saturday's call first
713-521-0629, 713-521-0641
drop off non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes, linens
working on providing housing need funds to get electricity turned on in units
Contribution To: S.H.A.P.E. Community Center Memo Line Hurricane Relief
OTHER
St. Peter Clavier Catholic Church
Houston, Texas
Currently Sheltering, Feeding over 300 displaced persons
Church were organizing activities took place for Shaka Sankofa (Gary Graham)
Contact info TBA
New Black Panther Nation
Providing Housing and Aid
Contact info TBA
SPECIAL REQUEST
Reknowned Poet Activist Kalaamu Ya Salaam & family staying with family in Houston
Need Monetary Assistance, NBUF-Houston is seeking to make direct contact with him to provide assistance.
From Kalamu.
"if you are in a position to help, i have one request: i need work: speaking engagements, lectures, readings, short term residencies, writing assignments. please contact me via email:
kalamu@aol.com or kalamuya@yahoo.com"
If you wish to send contributions to NBUF- Houston earmarked for Hurricane Relief we will insure that funds/assistance gets directly to one or more of the above mentioned efforts and/or directly to those in need.
National Black United Front -Houston Chapter (NBUF)
2428 Southmore Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77004
713-942-0365
Contributions To: NBUF memo line Hurricane Relief
Community Meeting Every Monday Night 7:00pm
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