AFRI-WARE INC. ARCHIVED EVENTS CALENDAR
ARCHIVES
March 30 - "Healing Foods for the African Body", Ben Stanton , 7pm, FREE
April 6 - "The African Origin of Martial Arts", Kelvin Caldwell -7pm
April 13 - Dr. S'thembile West - "African Aesthetics in African America: Song-Dance-Chant", Saturday, 1pm, FREE
April 19 - Creative Arts Night - Friday, 7pm, donations accepted, refreshments served.
April 20 - African Hand Drumming Classes - Atiba Y. Jali Instructor, $15/class or $75 - 6 classes, 10:30am, Saturdays
April 20- "Processed Foods - Subtle Deception", Kristy Dotson, Saturday, 7pm, FREE
May 4 - Kelan Phil Cohran - Musical great, historian, creator of frankiphone, Saturday, 7pm, FREE
May 11 - Del-Kwesi Kamithi (Jones) and Qaraandin, author or "For Blacks Only" and "Maintaining Our Temples" respectively will have a double header book signing, free, Saturday, 7pm.
May 19 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALCOLM. Annual Pilgrimage to the gravesite of Malcolm X sponsored by Malcolm X Commemoration Committee. Call 718-949-5153 for details.
May 25 - Natural Hair Care Seminar, Tye's Natural Hair Care, free, Saturday, 6pm.
June 8 - "Reform or Sovereignty for Black Folks", Bro. Gimbu Kali, free, Saturday, 7pm
June 29 - "Forced Into Glory - Abraham Lincoln's White Dream", Lerone Bennett Jr., free, Saturday, 7pm
June 30 - "By Any Means Necessary", by Malcolm X, Afri-Ware's African Perspective Book Club Meeting, 3pm, Sunday, books available at Afri-Ware, 10% off, call for details, FREE.
July 6 - "Relationship Housecleaning for Black Men and Black Women - Utilizing the Power of Selection", Frank Cannon, Saturday, 7pm, FREE.
July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 - African Hand Drumming Classes - Atiba Y. Jali Instructor, $15/class or $75 - 6 classes, 10:30am, Saturdays
Nov. 30 - "African Seeds of Life", by Afri-Ware Inc. owner Nzingha Amma Nommo, will have a book signing of her first published work. The book discusses the power of seeds for the African body. Afri-Ware is celebrating 9 years of service to the African community. Join us, Saturday, 7pm, FREE, Afri-Ware Inc.
Dec. 7 - Choosing the Light in Your Life - Angela Odom-Young, PhD, owner of C.B.A. Illuminati Candles will give a presentation on the special scents for decoration and meditation, 7pm, Saturday, FREE, African centered styles available for purchase make great gifts.
Dec. 20 - Creative Arts Night - Friday, 7pm, donations accepted, refreshments served.
Dec. 26 - "Survival Strategies for Africans in America", presentation/book signing with Anthony T. Browder, Join us for the kick-off of our annual Kwanzaa celebration at Afri-Ware, 2pm, FREE.
Dec. 27-Jan. 1 - Annual Afri-Ware Kwanzaa Celebration, 7pm, free, Afri-Ware Inc. Call for updated schedule.
Dec. 28, Jan 4, 11, 18 - "Meditation, Kemetic Yoga, and the Ankh Force Within", Yirser Ra Hotep Saturdays, 4-5:15pm, $15/class + $20 for "sticky mat", start anytime. Bring a towel/water, come dressed for class.
2003
Feb. 8 - Ramona Africa, presentation, 3pm, free admission, Fund drive sponsored by the Chicago Committee to free Mumia Abu-Jamal (CCFMAJ). Mumia Abu Jamal is still on death row. Currently, federal proceedings are on hold until Mumia's appeal in state court is decided. Unless we can force the courts to hear the evidence of Mumia's innocence, he faces life in prison or a new death sentence for a crime he did not commit.
Mar. 22, WVON Women's Retreat, South Shore Cultural Center 7059 So. Shore Drive, 7:30am-5pm, $30. See WVON.com for details. Afri-Ware will be present to supply books.
Mar. 22, Presentation on "Sickle Cell Disease Health Fair", Obinna Nyofu, aka Beverly Wallace, 7pm, free. This event is sponsored by the Sickle Cell Disease Association of IL www.sicklecelldisease.org and intended to raise awareness about the disease.
Mar. 29, Natural Woman / Natural Hair - A Hair Journey, Hairstyles and Hairstories from the Front with Simple, Step-by-Step Instructions on Taking Care of your Natural Hair," booksigning with T'Keyah Crystal Keymah, 7pm, free.
April 23, 30, June , July August - African Dance Class for Children with Live Drumming, Tiffany Mondy- instructor, Atiba Y. Jali- drummer, Wednesdays, 7pm, $/class, sign up anytime. Please call for latest class schedule
April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - African Hand Drumming Classes - Atiba Y. Jali Instructor, $15/class or $75 - 6 classes, 10:30am, Saturdays.
June 7 - You Go Girl Book Club - 7pm sorry, closed to You Go Girl members
Apr 26 - "Healing Foods for the African Body", Ben Stanton , Afri-Ware, 7pm, FREE
Apr 27 - African Perspective Book Club Meeting on "They Stole it But You Must Return It", by Richard Williams. The Book Club Meeting discusses this progressive and informative work, 3pm, Sunday, books available at Afri-Ware, 10% off, call for details, FREE event. We meet the last Sunday of every month.
May 3 - "Black Athletes and Entertainers: A Missing Link to a Movement!", presentation by former NBA player Craig Hodges, Sat., May 3, Afri-Ware, FREE, 7pm.
May 8 - Book Signing/Children's Storytelling, "Malik and the Magnificent Glowing Light", by Dr. Vincent Johnson, Thu., May 8, Afri-Ware, 7pm, FREE.
May 17 - "The Legacy of Malcolm X", presentation by Salim Abdul Khaliq, May 17, 7pm, Afri-Ware, FREE.
May 19 - Happy Birthday to the great Malcolm X (May 19, 1925-Feb. 21, 1965)! We have many titles of/on Malcolm's Speeches/Writings including: Malcolm X Speaks, By Any Means Necessary, Autobiography of Malcolm X, Malcolm X Talks to Young People. Malcolm X's words are time capsules of wisdom. This great warrior has touched so many by his words and works.
May 25 - Book Signing, "The Splintering of Global Africa - Capitalism's War Against Pan-Africanism", by writer, lawyer and activist, Mark Fancher, Sunday, May 25, Afri-Ware, 3pm, FREE.
May 25 - African Perspective Book Club, Meeting on "Malcolm X Speaks", ed. George Breitman, Malcolm X Speeches, The Book Club Meeting discusses this progressive and informative work, **5:30pm NEW TIME for 5/25 only, Sunday, books available at Afri-Ware, 10% off, call for details, FREE event. We meet the last Sunday of every month.
HEALING
FOODS FOR THE AFRICAN BODY
Please join us to welcome back certified herbalist, therapeutic consultant and
owner of Herbs 4 U, Ben Stanton as he assists us in getting our bodies refreshed
for spring with natural remedies. Stanton combines his wealth of
information from his extensive study, research and experimentation with
treatments "ma and pa" used to talk about from Alabama in particular.
This FREE event is Saturday, March 30, 2002, at 7pm. He will
discuss:
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Join Atiba Y. Jali,,
master drummer and
instructor who will present various techniques and topics including:
The History of Drum Use, Drum Tone Language, Concentration, The Art of
Listening, Drills and Exercises with Strokes.
Jali makes it comfortable for all to engage in a friendly atmosphere
similar to a drum circle. Intro/Interm.,
ages 7 and up, $75/6weeks or $15/class, Join any time.
Ongoing classes Saturdays at
10:30am, Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake St. Oak Park, 708-524-8398.
There is a 2-week break between sessions so please call for latest
schedule.
For further information on group/individual classes
or performances please call Atiba at: 773-626-6088
Click here to sample his CD Karibu,! We have the CD available at the store at $15.00. Please email us to order: Afriware@aol.com
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African Origins of the Martial Arts
The "African Martial Sciences" as Dr. Kelvin B. Caldwell, owner of Universal Touch Center in Oak Park explains, is a technique the great Zulu warriors originated and perfected. Caldwell will discuss this deliberately well kept secret, give a demonstration, and, engage the audience in the "Circle Power" and "Sucking Power" techniques derived from basic African dance. Dr. Caldwell will also discuss:
The True History of the African Martial Sciences
The Importance of Understanding the Roots
Utilizing techniques for self and family protection
Dr. Kelvin B. Caldwell, N.D. is a Doctor of Naturopathy (Natural Health Sciences). Since earning his doctorate at the Southern College of Naturopathy, Waldron, Arkansas - 1999, he has been engaged in general practice. Caldwell started his martial art training at the age of thirteen while living in the housing projects on Chicago's Westside. He decided to take Karate classes at the Henry Horner Boys Club. At the age of 16 he advanced to brown belt in Karate until he left to attend the Joliet Job Corp Center where he learned life development skills.
Dr. Caldwell later earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do from T-USA Martial Arts
school under Master Min Goo Seo in Westmont, IL and is registered with Kukkiwon
from Seoul, Korea. Dr. Caldwell is also a certified I.F.K.A.
(International Fitness Kickboxing Association) instructor. He has had the
opportunity to attend seminars and workshops, and train with some of the most
experienced and renowned martial artists in the country. He is the founder
of Universal Touch Center. UTC is a business with professional martial
artist, fitness, and health personnel which provides private sessions, group
sessions and workshops in self-protection personal training and natural
health. Dr. Caldwell has combined his arts with the presence and help of
the creator, that helps us, help people help themselves in the community using
that positive and divine spirit that dwells within each of us.
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African Aesthetics in African America: Song-Dance-Chant
Dr. S'thembile West will discuss African retentions in contemporary African America, and how an African aesthetic [rhythm, improvisation, call and response, multiple meter, etc] looks in African America's expressions like dance, poetry, jazz, etc. S'thembile says, "I try to keep it simple, not a whole lot of 'academese', but interactions and participation with the audience". A video tape of dance will be shown of clips of several dances like those of Alvin Ai Jones, Marlies Yearby [Black choreographer of a Broadway show]. This film shows how an "African aesthetic" looks in contemporary performance, churches, etc.
Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Dr.
S’thembile West earned a Ph.D. in African American Studies at Temple
University, Philadelphia, PA in 1994. A Fulbright-Hayes award to the
Southern African region in 1991 provided an opportunity for Dr. West to explore cultural traditions of diverse African people in Botswana, Zimbabwe and
Malawi. Moreover, Dr. West has had an extensive career in print journalism
with numerous articles published in the following: The Philadelphia Inquirer,
Philadelphia Weekly, Attitude: The Dancers Monthly [NY] and Jazz Spotlite News [NY]. Besides
writing a biweekly column on Dance arts during her eight year residency in
Philadelphia, she served on the Pennsylvania Arts Council and the Georgia Arts
Council.
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Meditation, Kemetic Yoga and the Ankh Force Within
In this workshop we will explore the uses of meditation for African people to address the issues of internal healing, stress management and countering the residue of psychic trauma left over from our experience with slavery and continuing struggle with racists oppression in America.
Participants in this workshop will gain the ability to relax, focus, heal internally and get in touch with their internal energy flow.
Participants should wear loose fitting comfortable clothes. "Sticky Mats" required at $20 ea. at the class.
Visit his website at: www.Yogaskills.com.
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Friday Dec. 20, 2002
Acoustic Blues, Ham-bone, Chants, dance, poetry, and a cappella
songs are just of few of the many art forms originated by African
people. This creative genius was used to express our rich cultural heritage and teach life's
lessons. Let us rekindle this legacy and come together to share the many
gifts given to us. Bring your songs, dance, poetry, short story excerpts or
other creative arts forms and join us for a culturally rejuvenating evening that is fun for the whole family.
We are proud to preserve this long-time African cultural tradition.
7:00pm til
9:00pm
Light Refreshments served, Donations accepted, A Family-Friendly Atmosphere
FREE Parking located 4-doors East of store in parking garage
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“PROCESSED FOODS – SUBTLE DECEPTION”
Do
you know what’s wrong with white bread?
Do
you know what the acronym GMO means?
Are
you aware of the dangers of consuming diet soda?
If you responded
“no” to any of the above questions, then it is important that you make plans
to be present at Afri-Ware, located at 948 Lake Street in Oak Park, on Saturday,
April 20, 2002, at 7 p.m. Nutrition
Consultant, Kristy Dotson, of Omnipotent Health, Inc., will speak on
“Processed Foods – Subtle Deception”. Dotson will reveal little known
facts about the dangers of processed foods.
Dotson will discuss the underlying motives of the processed
food giants and reveal the key foods and food ingredients that must be avoided
if optimal health is to be attained. Relying
upon her past experience as an Ingredient Buyer for a major food manufacturer,
she will share her behind the scenes experiences and provide valuable insight on
ingredients on food labels and discuss details on the effect these products have
on your body. Dotson will show
consumers the critical clues and subtle signs to look for on their next trip to
the grocery store.
With both a
Bachelors and Masters degree in engineering, as well as a background in
nutrition, Kristy founded Omnipotent Health with the mission of teaching others
how to take unlimited authority over their health by incorporating proper
nutrition into their lifestyles. She
brings 8 years of experience in the processed foods industry, where she has
worked for some of the top food companies in the world in this arena.
In addition to managing Omnipotent Health, Kristy is presently in the process of developing two additional business entities - Health Quest International Educational Services, which is a non-profit educational and healing center, as well as Health Quest Higher Learning, which is a provider of educational software products designed specifically to educate children in the area of nutrition. She attends Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park, IL, where she is an active member of the Agape Health & Fitness Ministry.
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The African Perspective Book Club was created to study, discuss and apply to current events the classic literary works of our Great African scholars, social analyzers, cultural scientists, activists, philosophers, warriors, deep thinkers, liberation seekers and doers in times past and present . These scholarly works have provided the clarity, and cultural continuity needed to maintain sanity and strategically organize our thoughts words and actions for the good of African people.
Join us for a lively discussion. The group meets the last Sunday of every month at 3:00pm at Afri-Ware unless otherwise noted (5/25/03 meeting - 5:30pm). Membership is free and open to the public. Members get 10% discount off the Book Club book for the month.
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FREE Performance and Lecture by:
Join master musician and visionary Kelan Phil Cohran for a
FREE performance and lecture on, “Black Creativity” on Saturday, May 4 at
Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake St. Oak Park, 708-524-8398, www.afriware.net.
Cohran will be covering the following topics:
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FOR
CHILDREN
Come children, hear the rhythms, hear the beat, clap your
hands and move your seat. Learn
dance movements and have fun at the same time!!!
AGE: 3-8 yrs (coed)
COST: $/5
TIME: 1 Hour
Wednesdays
7:00-8:00pm
ATTIRE: Come dressed in dance/workout attire
Bring towel/water
INSTRUCTOR: Tiffany A. Mondy has performed with Muntu Dance Theater and is a former workshop member. She is a Member of the West Indian Folk Dance Company and Tamboula Dance Troupe; Afro-Haitian Dance Company.
DRUMMER: Atiba Y. Jali, master and instructor of Afri-WareInc. drumming classes and private instruction. Jali is he owner of Sound Creations on Chicago's West side and has produced a number of CD's including his best-selling high spirited CD Karibu.
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Maintaining Our Temples
Join Del-Kwesi (Jones) author of
and Qaraandin author of "Maintaining Our Temples" for our first DOUBLE HEADER booksigning!
Jones' topics include Black Studies, Sociology and Communications.
As the War Correspondent, he has covered the violent elections in Jamaica, the political situation in Southern Afrika and was in Grenada on a fact-finding mission just weeks before the cowardly Amerikkkan invasion.
As a freelance journalist and editor, he is publisher of a global newspaper, The Eye of the Storm, from his home base in Philadelphia, Penn.
He has traveled extensively as a investigative reporter and lecturer, and has been featured at the University of Pennsylvania, Emory University, Florida A&M University, Delaware State, Howard University, UCLA, USC and other college campuses throughout the United States. He is available for speaking engagments and communications workshops with private organizations as well as with grassroots community groups.
Del Jones has been in the communications field for over 25 years. He is an author, editor and publisher of an international newspaper, lecturer, record producer and songwriter. He is presently CEO of Eye of the Storm Communications, Inc., a multi-media firm based in Philadelphia, PA. He also facilitates Communications Workshops, designed to analyze and demystify the role and effects of mass media.
Topics covered in Qaraandin's book includes:
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Pilgrimage to MALCOLM X Gravesite
Caravan sponsored by the Malcolm X Commemoration Committee leaves from the Harlem State Office Building on 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. May 19 at 9:30am to the Ferncliff Cemetery gravesite. Call Herman Ferguson 718-949-5153 for details.
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Natural Hair Care: History, Health and Hairstyle Management for the Family
The Natural Hair Care Tradition
What are the long-term effects of using and applying hair relaxers
Natural hair care styling alternatives
Natural Hair Care products and books will also be available to supplement your independent research.
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REFORM or Sovereignty for Black Folks
Please Join bro. Gimbu Kali, author or "Warriors or Parasites: A Question of Confusion" as he compares and contrasts two liberation strategies: Reform or Sovereignty on Saturday June 8, '02 at 7pm, FREE, at Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake St. Oak Park, 708-524-8398.
Kali's latest study adds clarity to the long debated differences in strategies for freedom for Black folks. Kali builds on the research and experience he brings from his first book, "Warriors or Parasites..." In his first book Kali clarifies the differences between the criminal element in the Black community and warriors. Kali says that the "gang-banging/drug-dealing/thug element" is the "invisible arm of white supremacy" and therefore should be termed a parasite instead of a "confused" warrior. Kali continues that, "to say they are warriors is to commit an abomination to the ancestral memory of Ramses II, Queen Candaka, Shabaka, Pianki, Taharka, Hannibal Barka, Shaka Zulu, Queen Nzinga, Boukman, Dessalaines, Zumbi, David Walker, Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman and number other freedom fighting patriots who have defended the lives and very dignity of Afrikan people for the last 6000 years!"
Bro. Gimbu Kali is a dedicated brother in the struggle for the liberation of Afrikan people. His message serves as a wake up call! He cautions us about the casual mis-use of the word "warrior." He challenges us to reserve the use of the word for those who struggle for liberation of Afrikan people, not for those who struggle for material gain at the expense of Afrikan people.
Kali addresses how de-educated and mis-oriented Black youth are so materially motivated that they have embraced the actions, values and politics of white racists, in exploits, assaults, violations and murders of other Black youth. Kali views the mis-orientated and European assimilated Black youth as pawns further serving the goals of the white supremacy racists who seek to diminish the life expectancy of Black youth leading to a devastating extermination of all Afrikan people in America -- Afi Samella Abdullah, Ph.D.
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"Lincoln didn't want to do it.
He did everything he could to keep from doing it.
And when he did it, he didn't do it."
-- Lerone Bennett Jr.
Renowned historian and scholar Lerone Bennett Jr. awakens us from our American-styled romanticized dream of Lincoln as the "great emancipator" by uncovering the truth behind the fantasies and myths we've been indoctrinated to believe as children. He lifts the veil from the generations of "poets, politicians, and long-suffering Blacks [who] have wept over its imagery and drama". Lerone Bennett Jr., in his monumental and brilliant historic literary masterpiece, "Forced Into Glory - Abraham Lincoln's White Dream" presents a comprehensive look at why the most famous political act in American History never happened. Join Bennett Jr. for a book signing on June 29, 2002, 7pm, FREE at Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake St. Oak Park, 708-524-8398.
"Forced Into Glory..." is a startling and original work that will change the way people look at themselves, Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, race and American History. Bennett work is replete with references and quotes from Lincoln himself, Lincoln's contemporaries, and, gives overwhelming evidence that Lincoln was a "determined foe of equal rights and Black liberation." Bennett describes with wit and wisdom a detailed look at how Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation "dissolves, like a mirage, the closer one comes to it." It is refreshing to read history not from the standpoint of those who wish to continue slavery for as long as possible, but from the perspective, as Bennett so eloquently states of a "conscious and lucid slave, aware of his objective interests and with enough information to evaluate himself and all others in terms of his immediate demands..." Bennett continues that "everybody who supported these demands whatever his motives, was his friend. Everybody who opposed them, then and now, whatever his motives, was his enemy."
Bennett highlights the numerous lessons of history by drawing parallels with modern day examples. When he describes the interaction between Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, for instance, Bennett says, "the question of whether Lincoln treated Douglass kindly or whether an Afrikaner treated a South African kindly or whether a Nazi treated a Jew kindly was irrelevant. The question was not personal; it was political. The question was not whether Lincoln smiled and refrained from telling "darky" jokes; the question was whether he was going to help free Black people and treat Black soldiers and their families the same way he treated White soldiers and their families."
If the Lincoln myths were the harmless fantasies of children at play, it would be possible to ignore them. But when the myths of children become adult daydreams and when the daydreams are used to hide historical reality and obscure deep social problems, it becomes a social duty to confront them."-- Lerone Bennett Jr.
Lerone Bennett Jr. is the author of the classic study of African-American history, Before the Mayflower. He has won the Patron Saints Award of the Society of Midland Authors for his biography of Martin Luther King Jr., What Manner of Man. He has also received the Literature Award of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Bennett Jr. is executive editor of EBONY, the number one Black-owned magazine in the world for 55 consecutive years since its founding in 1945. Previous positions with EBONY included senior editor and associate editor. He began his career with Johnson Publishing Company is 1953 as an associate editor for JET magazine. He began his journalism career in 1949 with the Atlanta Daily World. He has been honored with many doctor of humane letters degrees.
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Thanks to the ancestors for giving
me the opportunity to introduce to you "African Seeds of Life:
Nature's Food Supplements, Digestive Aids and Melanin Restoration"
To the mighty sons and daughters of
Africa, you deserve an abundance of health and continued greatness…
it is yours for the taking!
It is such
an honor and a pleasure to be a part of the African community. Uncovering
the greatness of African people has been such a rewarding and humbling
experience. I have visited many wonderful places and learned a lot when
deciding to embark on this cultural journey. This book is the product of
what I have learned as my diet evolved from the slave master's left-over
scraps of waste meat and fried junk foods into the fulfilling, refreshing and
liberating foods prepared by the creator. This book provides
melanin specific health, food and cultural lifestyle tips that are easy to
apply. Written with special attention to the unique cultural and
historical needs of Africans in mind, this book also gives concise and easy
to follow recommendations on:
·
Super Foods Specifically for the African Body
· Table Salt: Our Natural Enemy
· Melanin Restoration
· Special Pullout on Nutritional Seed Content
· Demonstration of how to make seed milk,
It is my hope that this
book will add value to your collection and aid the African community in
regaining the health and wellness we deserve.
Mother/Father Nature's Miracle Pill is probably in your kitchen cabinet right
now…waiting for you to enjoy its mineral rich and life sustaining essence into
your bodies. While others trivialize the power of seeds to
"seasonings or breath fresheners", this book entails how they actually
contain concentrated enzymatic antacid alkaline fuel essential to creating
and maintaining a health filled African body temple. Rosemary, celery
seed, caraway seed, anise seed, cumin seed, cloves, flax seeds in their raw
state are just a few of the seeds all of which brings aid to digestion, natural
sodium (NOT to be confused with table salt) and energy back on contact.
Nzingha Amma Nommo is the owner of Afri-Ware Inc., a cultural resource
center and book store in Oak Park, IL dedicated to exposing the richness of our
great African culture. Ten years ago she decided to reconsider the meats
and dairy products she was eating and explore vegetarianism. After
discovering that our ancestors' diets consisted of mostly fruits and veggies,
she decided to stick with it and has removed eczema, chronic sinus problems and
other ailments from her system. She is proud to say that she is not a
medical doctor and does NOT want to play one on TV. Instead she ascribes
to and is dedicated to pursuing the wisdom of our ancient living African
ancestors.
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Choosing
the Light
in Your Life
C. B. A. Illuminati Candle, owner Angela Odoms-Young, PhD will give a
presentation/show of candles that have become extremely popular in recent years.
Many people use candles for meditation, to create a romantic or relaxing
atmosphere or to decorate their home for holiday entertaining. At this
presentation, you will find out everything you ever wanted to know about candles
and more. Topics include:
Descriptions of different types of candles (i.e. pillar
candles,
gel candles, tea lights, etc) and their properties
Getting the longest burn time from your candles and
candle
safety
Healing properties of aromatherapy
Suggestions for using candles in holiday entertaining
and
decorating
Suggestions for gift giving
We will be featuring a wide variety of candles to chose from, including:
Afrocentric - cowrie
shell, african mask, mali pillar set (this is a a pillar set with cowrie
shells that was inspired by kuba cloth and mud cloth),a mini Kwanzaa sets scented with lavender, frank
and myrrh, lemon ginger scented or peppermint, cranberry-vanilla,
cranberry-orange,
balsam sandalwood, Freesia, Jasmine, Peach, Mango, tropical guava to name a few),
holiday candles
meditation
Join Dr. Odoms-Young Saturday, December 7, 2002, 7pm, Afri-Ware Inc., free.
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Survival Strategies for Africans in America
Join Anthony T. Browder for an update to his presentation and best selling book on "Survival Strategies for Africans in America", Thursday, Dec. 26th, 2pm ***Note the time, free, Afri-Ware Inc. to kick-off our annual Kwanzaa celebration.
"We Africans in America have been socially engineered to reject our past, and far too many of us live in a state of suspended animation. We deny the historical realities confronting us daily. Too many of us mistakenly believe that the past has no bearing on the presetntand is unrelated to the future. Thus, we have been conditioned to live our lives disconnected from cultural values, principles, and ideals essential for peaceful living." - excerpt from preface of "Survival Strategies for Africans in America"
Some Chapter headings include:
"Racism and White
Supremacy are the Most Persistent Problems", "Confronting
Africans in America", "Become Aware of the Power of the Media",
"Empower Your Mind...See the World Through African Eyes"
Anthony T. Browder is an author, publisher, cultural historian, artist, and an educational consultant. He lectures extensively on topics pertaining to African and African American History and Culture, and has lectured extensively throughout the United States and in Mexico, Africa, Japan, and Europe. As founder and director of the Institute of Karmic Guidance, a culturally oriented organization which is dedicated to the dissemination of "ancient Egyptian history and metaphysics, Browder holds fast to the beliefs that ancient Africans were the architects of civilization and that they developed the rudiments of what has become the scientific, religious, and philosophical backbone of mankind.
Annual Afri-Ware Kwanzaa Celebration
Dec. 26, Thu. 2:00pm* Umoja/Unity, Anthony Browder
Dec. 27, Fri. 7:00pm Kujichagulia/Self Determination, Frank Cannon
Dec. 28, Sat. 7:00pm Ujima/Collective Work and Responsibility, Atty. Stan Willis
Dec. 29, Sun. 7:00pm Ujamaa/Cooperative Economics, Nzingha Nommo
Dec. 30, Mon. 7:00pm Nia/Purpose, Gimbu Kali
Dec. 31, Tue. 7:00pm Kuumba/Creativity, Atiba Y. Jali
Jan. 1, Wed. 7:00pm Imani/Faith, Salim
Muwakkil
*The first day is the only day that we will start at 2:00pm. Additional details on each speaker will be forthcoming.
Umoja Topic: Survival Strategies for Africans in America
Kujichagulia
Topic: Rejecting Plantationism in the Black Community at All Costs
Frank Cannon, founder of BASIC which evolved from the Black Men's
Support Network (BMSN), has been
a long time activist and is a former Black Panther whose words only come
partnered with effective action and unconditional love for the Black
community. The BMSN is celebrating its 10th year with the unveiling of the
new organization.
Ujima Topic: "The Black Liberation Movement: Where do We Go From Here?"
Reparations * The Criminal "Injustice" System * Contemporary Tools of Repression
Stan Willis is an attorney in the City of Chicago specializing in criminal defense and federal rights cases. Most of his civil rights practice involve suits against police for acts of violence and civil abuse. He is the spokesman for the African American Committee to Free Mumia Abu Jamal and Aaron Patterson and the co-chair of the Chicago Conference of Black Lawyers. His legal experience includes several years in private practice concentrating in state and federal criminal defense, employment discrimination, and federal civil rights litigation. He maintains an active public speaking schedule on issues related to; the criminal justice system; the death penalty police brutality; community control of police; the prison-industrial complex; America's political prisoners; Racism and the American legal system.
Ujamaa Topic: "Black Business and Black Consciousness"
The Unsavory Slavery Business * Substance Sells * The Cultural Value of Supporting Our Respectable and Responsible Businesses
Nzingha "quiet storm" Nommo has
provided a cultural resource center for the Black community in her 9 years as
founder, owner and President of Afri-Ware Inc. Of the many hats she wears
in her position, she is probably best known for her networking abilities, public
relations savvy and strong dedication to working in the best interests of
African people Transitioning from Electrical Engineer to Entrepreneur occurred
quickly as Nommo explains to adapt to the "adventurous
improvisation-ally intense nature of (most specifically) Black business
ownership". The transition must have been a smooth one as her record
will attest many accolades and 8 years later. Afri-Ware Inc. through
Nommo's leadership has hosted an impressive list of speakers, workshops and
community activities. She is also the author of "African Seeds of
Life".
Afri-Ware Inc. has appeared in many publications including: The Chicago Defender, Ebony Magazine, The Chicago Reader, The Oak Leaves (3x front page), N'digo Magapaper, The Chicago SunTimes, The Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, The Wednesday Journal, The Chicago Reader, The Austin Weekly, The Austin Voice and The Maywood Herald. Nommo has been interviewed on WVON, Chicago Access TV, WBEZ and given presentations at Universities and schools.
Bro. Gimbu Kali gave a talk previously at the store. Details here.
Kuumba: Details on Our Speaker
Atiba is a Master drummer and teaches our drumming classes.
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My name is Ramona Africa, I’m 47 years old and am a committed MOVE member for 21 years now. I spent 7 years in prison as a MOVE political prisoner from 1985 through 1992; I was imprisoned after May 13, 1985 Holocaust where MOVE members, 6 adults and 5 babies were murdered, burned alive, I am the only adult to survive, along with one little boy. I grew up in a middle class Black family in west Philadelphia and went to catholic school from first to eighth grade. I went on to graduate from Temple University in Philadelphia where my aspiration was to become a lawyer. I was set to got o law school in the fall of 1980 , but I encountered MOVE that spring and my whole life changed. IT was my interest in the legal system that led me to MOVE trials and ultimately to MOVE. During those trials I saw the blatant injustice in the courts. I saw innocent MOVE people railroaded by judges, prosecutors and so-called defense attorneys. I also saw MOVE people fearlessly and expertly confront the criminal bias of court officials using the wisdom of JOHN AFRICA, MOVE’S loved Founder, a wise and righteous Black man. I personally talked to comitted MOVE members and was genuinely impressed with their wisdom, righteousness and unwavering commitment to fighting injustice. I ended up in MOVE instead of in law school because fighting injustice was more appealing to me than being a part of it. I’ve been in MOVE 21 years now and spent 7 of those 21 years in prison, not because I’m a criminal, but rather because I’m a committed MOVE member and because I survived the murderous police attack on me and my family in 1985. I served my entire 7 year sentence, without being paroled because I, like several other MOVE family members, refused to comply with a “special condition of parole” that I have no contact at all with any MOVE member, whether they have a police record or not. We were being told to denounce our Religion and our family: We all refused to do that, so we were forced to serve our entire sentence. Since my release from prison in 1992, I have traveled far and wide, talking to people about MOVE, our Belief, MOVE political prisoners and about JOHN AFRICA.
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Do you know someone with Sickle Cell Disease and wondered what some of the challenges were for them? Do you remember hearing about the Black Panthers educating the community on the disease? Please join Obinna Nyofu (aka Beverly Wallace) for an informative presentation on Sickle Cell Disease to share her experiences with living with the disease all her life and the information/resources she has collected at: Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake St. Oak Park, Saturday, March 22, 7pm, FREE, 708-524-8398. Topics to be covered:
The different forms of Sickle Cell Disease
Who suffers from Sickle Cell Disease
Support and Resources for the Disease
Care giving for Children with Sickle Cell
Where to go for Testing and Screening
Managing Pain
Minimizing the effects of Sickle Cell Disease
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Healing Foods for the Afrikan Body April 26, 7pm, free, Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake Str.
Join Ben Stanton for this stimulating presentation focusing on uncovering the combination of healing herbs, food and water necessary to remove Dis-Ease and maintain a healthy body. Ben is owner of Herbs 4 U, a Certified Herbalist, Therapeutic Consultant, and received Constitutional Iridology Training. In pursuit of our liberation as a people it is necessary that we properly nourish our Spirit, Mind and Body. Stanton will discuss this as well as the other following topics:
What are Herbs?
Stress - Vitamin "B-lack" Complex
Healing Plans for Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Prostate, Uterus and other health issues.
Fake Foods
Why Your Vitamins & Minerals are Not Working?
Sugar - Killing Me Softly!
Parasites - What's Eating You?
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Black Athletes and Entertainers:
A Missing link to a Movement!
In 1991, Craig Hodges, one of the National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Chicago Bulls visited George Bush. Reminiscent of the 1968 black fist salute at the Olympics by John Carlos and Tommie Smith, Hodges -- the three-point sharp shooter for three consecutive years decided to wear a dashiki and deliver a letter to Bush discussing the lack of African Americans in management positions in professional sports. Please join Hodges for an inside view of "Black Athletes and Entertainers: A Missing Link to a Movement!" Saturday, May 3, Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 708-524-8398 . The event is free and open to the public.
Even though Hodges was quite an accomplished player, his historical and powerful cultural statement in 1991 led to his career taking a mysterious turn. From 1990-1992, Hodges finished as winner of the 3-point NBA shooter contest. Only eight players are selected to participate in the contest per year because they have the top 3-point shooting percentage. His third year as top shooter, the Bulls won their second consecutive championship. In spite of this impressive resume, the Bulls declined to offer Hodges a new contract. After being released by the Bulls, not one other NBA team ever hired him. In 1997, Hodges filed a lawsuit with the EEOC against the NBA for this unfair treatment and "stonewalling" from work. Unfortunately the lawsuit was thrown out due to a statue of limitations on filing.
Today Hodges trains youth and adults ages 4 and up in camps and clinics in the South Suburban Park Districts of Mateson, Richton Park and Park Forest, IL. Hodges says, "it's important now for us to treat each other right and keep a dialog open to focus on our mission. We must truly accept the responsibility we have to our ancestors and the historical legacy we have as a people. I just want to be a part of accomplishing this mission." Join us in welcoming Hodges and feel free to bring your questions to be addressed at the end of the presentation.
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Malik and the Magnificent Glowing Light
Join Dr. Vincent Johnson as he reads from his inspirational children's book, "Malik and the Magnificent Glowing Light", Thursday, May 8, Afri-Ware, 7pm, FREE.
Vincent Johnson, M.D. is a pediatrician as well as the author of the children's book Malik and the Magnificent Glowing Light. He finds that both roles complement each other. Dr. Johnson says "As a pediatrician I am sensitive to how children interact with the world around them. As an author I like to creatively blend realism into my stories. The fun, creative aspects of being an author help me in my work as pediatrician. I enjoy assessing a child's developmental progress. It's exciting to know when a child should be able to hold a book, turn pages in that book and even say the word "book".
Dr. Johnson uses his book Malik and the Magnificent Glowing Light to interest
children in reading. He enjoys reading the story to children at bookstores,
churches and elementary schools. Because of his avid interest in child
literacy, he conducts workshops and seminars on the subject for parents and
children. Through these presentations, he empowers parents to help their
children attain and improve literacy. His classroom presentations captivate
students. In one presentation, he explains how a book goes from idea to
publication. He illustrates this fascinating process with his children's book as
a hands-on example.
Dr. Johnson is presently creating a children's book series with Malik as the
main character. He also enjoys writing his own poetry and reading it at open mic
events. Most recently he has become a storyteller.
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presentation by Salim Abdul Khaliq, May 17, 7pm, Afri-Ware, FREE
Brother Salim founded the Flaming Crescent Islamic Society and is the author of the the very inspirational and popular tape, "The Talking Book of Black HIstory" which highlights the rich historical legacy of African people. An involved family man, and devout Muslim, Brother Salim presents a study class once a week on Chicago's West side.
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The Splintering of Global Africa: Capitalism's War Against Pan-Africanism
Join Mark Fancher for a book signing on Sunday, May 25, 3pm, Afri-Ware, FREE.
"In every country, multi-national corporations are at the root of the oppression of people of African ancestry. One of the greatest threats to corporate world domination is an inevitable effort by people of African descent everywhere to seize economic as well as political control of every ssquare inch of the African continent. This will be a crippling blow to capitalism because that system depends heavily on the exploitation of Africa's abundant natural and human resources.
Although many Africans are clueless about the threat that they pose to hegemony, the corporate world has long pursued a strategy designed to discourage Pan-African cooperation and organization. This book lays bare the specific schemes that have been developed to create division and suspicion within the African World, and suggests strategies for effective resistance."
Mark P. Fancher is a writer, lawyer and activist who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of liberation and self-determination for all oppressed people. Daily, he stands up for workers and the poor in courtrooms on street corners, and in the pages of his books and essays.
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AFRICAN MATH SUMMIT
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and join us Saturday, September 20, 1-4pm for Afri-Ware's 2nd African Math Summit with distinguished panelists Dr. and Mrs. Harton, Deborah Ma'at Moore, and Dr. Anthony Scott. The African Math Summit is a forum for educators, students and parents to collectively discuss Mathematics Education. This event is free and open to the public and held at Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 708-524-8398 for more information. From the pyramids to the internet, Africans around the world have played a leading role in developing technology. Mathematics proficiency is the critical element needed in these technological innovations. While reading has been an ongoing major focus in the schools, not as much attention is being placed on Math. Additionally, the resources and budget allocated for succeeding in Math are being cut from an already insufficient state. Educators, parents, and students are all encouraged to come and exchange information in this forum in the interest of creating/maintaining a successful Mathematics educational environment. This Math Summit will:
Highlight our legacy of Great African Thinkers and Mathematicians
Describe the expectations and impacts on our students in Math as social programs such as "No Child Left Behind" are rolled out.
Discuss the need for the African/African-American community to examine the critical role we play in the success of the student
Discuss specific tools, creative learning techniques and resources available in the community
A Question and answer period will follow
Panelists participating in the event are: Dr. and Mrs. Harton The Math Academy. Austin and Michelle Harton are the coordinators of the Math Academy located in Oak Park, IL. The Math Academy was created by Michelle in 2000 to increase the number of African American children in honors math at Oak Park River Forest High School. Of the ten original Math Academy students, all were recommended for honors math with nine recommended for the top level of freshman math. Michelle and Austin have since expanded the program to help a greater number of students. The first set of students was all girls and the next group was comprised of all boys. All four boys were recommended for honors math with three going into the highest level of math. Michelle and Austin continue to work with students, having expanded the program to 6th -10th grade. More about Austin and Michelle Harton Austin and Michelle are 14 year residents of Oak Park. She is an electrical engineer at Motorola, Inc. working in the Speech Processing Research Lab. She has been at Motorola since 1984. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee State University and her Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). Austin, is also an electrical engineer at Motorola, Inc. working in the Advanced Consumer Products Research Lab. Austin received his Bachelor of Science degree, his Master of Science degree and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) all in electrical engineering from M.I.T. Michelle and Austin are the proud parents of two daughters that attended District 97 and District 200 schools. Michelle is currently serving on the Oak Park District 97 School Board. Deborah Ma'at Moore - author of "The African Roots of Mathematics" and "The Pineal Gland and Melatonin: Their Relationship to Blacks" (books will be available at the event), The Ahmose Math Academy in Detroit, MI. Dr. Anthony Scott - Director of Chicago Mathematics Science Technology Academies Chicago Public School, Director of Special Projects Office of Mathematics and Science Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Algebra Project Assistant Trainer, Graphing Calculator Consultant, Chicago, IL.1996- 2002. Co-Author of McDougal Littel high school Algebra 2 book. Received Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa Wesleyan College, MA in Mathematics from DePaul University, MA in Inner City Studies from Northeastern Illinois University, Doctors degree in Education from Northern Illinois University, in Educational Administration; Superintendent Certificate. Principal of Arai Middle School, Assistant Principal of Orr Community Academy High SChool.Currentley on the board of directors of three national mathematics organizations. the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) and the president of hte Benjamin Banneker Association (BBA). BBA advocates educational development for African-American Students.
Memories & Images - Selected Poems Please join Useni Perkins, well respected and gifted poet, playwright, social service practitioner, administrator, and, inducted into the National Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent in 2000 for a book signing of his latest work, "Memories and Images - Selected Poems. The book signing is September 27, 7:00pm at Afri-Ware Inc. 948 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 708-524-8398, free. Perkins' book is a treasure chest of thought provoking and culturally honorable poems that leap out at us with such dignified, responsible grass-roots unique expressions. Perkins addresses the "Blues of LeadBelly", "Artistry of Miles Davis" and "In Memory of DuBois" with a creative dexterity. He poetically takes us down the social aisles with his "A Poem for Jazz Lovers and People who Hate Wars" with: "Blow the minds of neo colonial imperialists with a side from one of BUDDY BOLDEN'S excursions in rhythm. Let the NEW ORLEANS BRASS BAND play dirges for the pentagon's war lords. Change the national anthem into a blues sermon accompanied with a solo by FATS NARVARO. And let BESSIE SMITH moan over the silent grave of the unknown soldier. Place jazz organs in all churches so the people can pray to real soul. Build monuments for the DELTA BLUES SINGERS and a tomb for JELLY ROLL MORTON that will ring chimes of joy during phoney peace treaty talks Replace midnight bombing raids with jam sessions that will wail until the ruins of war torn cities have been rebult with humane housing..." He praises our great ancestors like Malcolm X, Fred Hampton and gives us a big healing cultural hug at the end of his "Black is Beautiful" with: "Be proud of your blackness For it is beautiful Cherish it with pride And if someday you must defend it with your life." Come on out and join us in praising our distinguished elder Perkins for his great works!
AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE BOOK CLUB In September we will discuss: African Centered Consciousness Versus The New World Order - Garveyism in the Age of Globalism by Amos Wilson, $13.00 on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 3pm. Join us for another stimulating discussion. Pick up the book TODAY to join us in the discussion. 10% discount on the book of the month if you'll join the African Perspective Book Club at no cost to you. Please feel free to bring a friend or pass along this email to anyone who may be interested in joining the discussion. Our facilitator is Obinna (Beverly) Wallace. An excerpt of the book is provided at the end of this email. If you are interested in joining the African Perspective Book Club, please respond to this email and we'll Copy you onto the African Perspective Book Club e-mail list ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DRUM CIRCLE - CONTINUES by POPULAR DEMAND... B . Y. O. D. ...Drum, that is. We also have drums available for purchase (djembes, talking drums, mini djembe's - drums are $25 and up) YOUare on the program, Every Thursday - 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 7-9pm, or just come on by the store, listen and see what's new at the store! If you would like us to continue this program, please respond to this email. The people have spoken! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- African Hand Drumming class continues with Master Drummer Atiba Y. Jali, Saturdays 10:30-11:30am, $15/class ages 7 and up. Call to confirm upcoming classes.
African Dance Class for Children with Live Drumming continues Wednesdays starting 9/10, 7-8pm, $5/class.
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