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NEW EVENTS
An African Centered Cultural Resource & Retail Center
266 W. Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302, 7 08-524-8398, 2/14/08
A lecture/presentation by one of our greatest warrior scholars
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008, 7pm, Free
Dr. Frances Cress Welsing
WARRIOR SCHOLAR DR. WELSING--
Join us in welcoming psychiatrist, scholar, author, melanin scientist, and quintessential symbol analyst Dr. Frances Cress Welsing Friday, March 14, 7pm, FREE @ Afri-Ware Inc. 266 W. Lake St., Oak Park. This will be an exciting occasion to have this brilliant Black research scientist in our midst. Her book "The Isis Papers - The Keys to the Colors" has been a long-standing best selling masterpiece. The information covered in her work provides a timeless blueprint to figure out the media's propagandist machine and its many hidden symbols used to hypnotize Black people into a pattern of self-destructive behavior. Her work also provides effective strategies/solutions for moving forward with our best interests in mind. Visit our website to view a powerful exclusive DVD we will have available at the event:
[excerpt from her best selling work "The Isis Papers]
I have given myself the task of decoding the culture in which I find myself in time and space. That culture is the dominating global power system /culture of white supremacy (racism). This decoding amounts to turning over, examining and laying bare the intricate pattern pieces underlying the culture and power system - showing in sharp relief its lines of force and determination and thus its overall design. Only by so doing is it possible to see where we are going in the existing dense white fog.
Counter-racist psychiatry defines mental health as patterns of logic, thought, speech, action, emotional response and perception consciously practiced by the victims of white supremacy (racism) - with the objective of eradicating racism at the global level. Functionally speaking, for the victims of white supremacy, this means to act in a self/group-respecting and supporting manner in all areas of people activity, despite the specific conditions of racist domination and oppression. Submission to and cooperation with victimization and oppression are signs of individual or group mental illness or self-negation."
Dr. Welsing's historic self-reparations work "The Isis Papers" also has the following powerful poem she created:
A Black Oath (A Pledge of Allegiance for Black People)
I pledge allegiance to my own Black self-
Respect and to the Respect of all other Black
(and Shades of Black) people on planet Earth all
of whom are victims of the system of Racism
(White Supremacy)
And, I pledge to use all of my life energy,
intelligence and creativity, in all areas of people
activity, to eliminate the global system of
Racism (White Supremacy) on planet Earth and
to replace it with Justice so that there can be
Peace.
So help me God.
Please join us, Friday, March 14, 7pm, FREE @ Afri-Ware 266 W. Lake St. Oak Park, IL 708-524-8398.
ONGOING EVENTS
Creative Arts Afternoon In today's world, the platform of expression for respectful and culturally grounded entertainment that reflects our true historical tradition of quality and excellence is rapidly shrinking. Our goal at Afri-Ware is to promote and preserve a culture that is under serious attack. Hip Hop, Rap and Poetry already have dedicated outlets for expression. Our objective is to add an additional outlet for visual artists, poetry/spoken word artists, comedians, instrumentalists and singers performing blues, jazz, folk music, gospel, classical etc. accompanied or a cappella (without accompaniment); all creative art expressions are welcome. We warmly invite you to participate in Afri-Ware's Creative Arts Night. This is your platform. Please plan to attend and/or perform.
We request that all presentations be reflective of our Family Friendly atmosphere. Children will be present. All presentations/selections will be no more than 2.5 min per selection.
Join us Saturday, February 16, 2008, 3-5pm (and every third Saturday). Free and open to the public.
African Hand Drumming class(adults)
Join the next 6-week drumming class session with Master Drummer Atiba Y. Jali, Saturdays @ Afri-Ware 266 W. Lake St., Oak Park. Upcoming Dates are: Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 1; Start anytime. Class times are 10:30-11:30am, $15/class.
Atiba Jali also has a best selling CD "Karibu" $15 available at Afri-Ware. Djembe and log drums are available for purchase. Call to confirm upcoming classes or call Atiba directly for one-on-one sessions at 773-626-6088. Call to confirm upcoming classes or call Atiba directly for one-on-one sessions at 773-626-6088
African Hand Drumming forChildren ages 7-17 Join the next 6-week drumming class session with Master Drummer Atiba Y. Jali, Saturdays @ Afri-Ware 266 W. Lake St., Oak Park. Upcoming Dates are: Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 1; Start anytime. Class times are 10:30-11:30am, $15/class.
Atiba Jali also has a best selling CD "Karibu" $15 available at Afri-Ware. Djembe and log drums are available for purchase. Call to confirm upcoming classes or call Atiba directly for one-on-one sessions at 773-626-6088. Come have fun on Saturdays @ noon. Bring a drum or Afri-Ware has drums available to play/purchase. Atiba has been instructing our adult classes for over 7 years and has a best selling CD "Karibu" $15 available at Afri-Ware. Djembe and log drums are available for purchase. .
**Oak Park residents may be eligible for scholarships. Visit www.oakparktownship.org and go to "Youth Services Program" link and see "Financial Scholaship" description.
Sunday, Feb. 24, 4-6:00pm, FREE
Afri-Ware's
African Perspective Book Club discusses
Nile Valley Contributions to Civilization
By: Anthony Browder
excerpt from book (p. 156):
"Ancient Greece is described by many as the birthplace of Western or European civilization, and it has held that distinction for the last 2,500 years. Many of the social, political, architectural and philosophical expressions of world culture have been traced to a common origin in Greece, despite their earlier appearance on the continent of Africa. Professor James begs us to consider the fact that it was impossible for the Greeks to teach or claim that which they did not originate. Whether this legacy is referred to as "stolen,""borrowed" or"inherited," it still represents a body of knowledge which was not indigenous to Greece. The consequences of this cover-up, whether intentional or otherwise, will continue to have a profound effect upon future generations until this issue is honestly and fairly addressed."
Pick up the book TODAY ($20) and ask for an application to join the book club and discussion. Please feel free to pass along this email to anyone who may be interested in joining the book club. If you'd like more information/application to join the African Perspective Book Club, please email afriware@aol.com and we'll copy you onto the African Perspective Book Club e-mail list and give you an application. Membership in the book club is free.
Quantum Melanin in Motion forum
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Sunday, February 24, 2008, 6:30-8pm, FREE. This is a forum where all participants will be welcomed to share their latest research, thoughts or wonderings about the utilization of your melanin, that great Black pigment that connects us to our God/Goddess power, ancestral communication, telepathic healing, dreamworking, word power, decoding symbols, multi-dimensional realities and other topics some deem as 'way out there'...that's where we're going with this. We're examining and utilizing our great African gift of melanin to translate, transpose/reinterpret for each other from the everyday average hard working brother and sistah's point of view. Let's get there together. Each of you interested in this is welcome to come and share and build with us.
WILL HE BE THE FIRST???
Barack Obama has gone on record about his mixed parentage. The author of "The Five Negro Presidents" J. A. Rogers, however had to do extensive research to uncover part of America's history we never hear about...the Black blood in some of America's former presidents. This booklet though small in size is big on information ($2.25 available @ Afri-Ware). Pick up your copy today.
Also, YOU'VE ASKED FOR THEM, WE'RE GETTING THEM:
Some of you are saying...
BARACK THE VOTE! You asked for it, you got it...Barack Obama T-shirts and buttons to show your support. Stop on by this weekend to pick some up for the whole family...T-shirts in adult and special ladies cut too, starting at $18 and up.
FREE MATH TUTORING@ AFRI-WARE FOR THE Winter '08,
Need help in Math grades 1-12? No problem... Africans come from a long strong lineage of Math wizzes, scientists, inventors, doctors and much more. More often than not, it is the teacher that can make all the difference in the student's success. We are thankful to a humble and gifted High School student named Zachary Graham who so graciously has volunteered to assist others on Sundays from 2pm-4pm. Please call to reigister for a 1/2 hour session. Please feel free to utilize this valuable resource available @ Afri-Ware, 708-524-8398. Zachary Graham, our Director of Tutoring Services makes learning fun!
Now Available for those friends who are hard to find gifts for. Great for Birthdays, Congratulations, Naming Ceremonies, Weddings, Graduations, or just because you want to say thanks for standing strong and holding your ground and being a positive example for others.
ON BEHALF OF AFRI-WARE INC..,I'd like to welcome all newcomers to our email list! We are happy to send you updates on our events throughout the year. Thank you for signing up and please feel free to send this on to your friends/family. We will happily add new members to our list as well, just email us: afriware@aol.com - Nzingha Nommo, President Afri-Ware Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to read this email, visit our website and/or store. It is our committed goal to give you our best service possible, which is what you deserve. We welcome and appreciate all comments and or feedback in helping us achieve this objective.
In the Spirit of our Ancestors, we Thank YOU.
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Need help in Math grades 1-12? No problem... Africans come from a long strong lineage of Math wizzes, scientists, inventors, doctors and much more. More often than not, it is the teacher that can make all the difference in the student's success. We are thankful to a humble and gifted High School student named Zachary Graham who so graciously has volunteered to assist others on Sundays from 2pm-4pm. Please call to reigister for a 1/2 hour session. Please feel free to utilize this valuable resource available @ Afri-Ware, 708-524-8398. Zachary Graham, our Director of Tutoring Services makes learning fun!