Category: Community Development

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Black Women, Community Development, Educational Events, Ourstory

An Ancestor Speaks: Educator Dr. Barbara Sizemore (1927-2004), on Africa 500, Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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The Wednesday, March 8 edition of Africa 500 features a lecture from one of our prominent Afrikan American educators from the Ancestral Realm, Dr. Barbara Sizemore (1927 – 2004). The Web page Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Sizemore) had this to say in their … Continue reading An Ancestor Speaks: Educator Dr. Barbara Sizemore (1927-2004), on Africa 500, Wednesday, March 8, 2023

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Educational Events, Ourstory

Africa400 Profiles Islah Academy, Wednesday, December 21, 2022

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The Wednesday, December 21, 2022 edition of Africa400 profiles the Islah Academy of Los Angeles, California.  Show hosts Sis. Tomiko and Bro. Ty welcome Imam Dr. Jihad Saafir, the Academy’s Founder and Director, and Mama Azizah Ali, the Academy’s Principal.  … Continue reading Africa400 Profiles Islah Academy, Wednesday, December 21, 2022

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Culture, Educational Events, Ourstory

Silverback Society (New Orleans) Profiled on Africa400, Wednesday, December 14

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[Editor’s Note: The November 30 show was repeated on Wednesday, December 7 due to a scheduling issue with this show’s interview.  Thus, the Silverback Society show will air on Wednesday, December 14 at 3:00 PM as usual.] On the Wednesday, … Continue reading Silverback Society (New Orleans) Profiled on Africa400, Wednesday, December 14

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Educational Events, Ourstory

Part 2 of “No Love for Black Boys” on Africa400, Wednesday, November 30

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On the Wednesday, November 30 edition of Africa400, show hosts Sis. Tomiko and Bro. Ty welcome Instructor Antonio Stovall and Manager Lateefah Trent of Total Action for Progress (TAP), based in Roanoake, Virginia. The show can be listened to at … Continue reading Part 2 of “No Love for Black Boys” on Africa400, Wednesday, November 30

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Cultural Events, Culture, Educational Events, Ourstory, Social Events

Kimoyo Shule Africana and PLM’s Umoja Karamu Celebration, Sunday, November 27 in Baltimore

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The Pan African Liberation Movement (PLM) and Kimoyo Shule Africana announce their first annual Umoja Karamu (“Unity Feast”) Celebration, to be held on the afternoon of Sunday, November 27 from 2pm – 6pm at 6 East Lafayette Avenue in Baltimore, … Continue reading Kimoyo Shule Africana and PLM’s Umoja Karamu Celebration, Sunday, November 27 in Baltimore

Community Development, Cultural Events, Culture, Ourstory, Struggle, Uncategorized

“Honoring Our Fathers” Film Screening and Panel at Arch Social Club-Baltimore, November 11

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This important announcement comes from the Facebook page of the Black Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland ((1) Black Arts District | Facebook): Join the Black Arts District, Friday, November 11th, from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at the Arch Social Club (address … Continue reading “Honoring Our Fathers” Film Screening and Panel at Arch Social Club-Baltimore, November 11

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Ourstory, Sixth Region, Struggle

Africa400 Returns to the Airwaves with “No Love For Black Boys”

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Africa400 returns to the airwaves on HANDRadio (https://handradio.org) with the first installment of a hard-fitting and critical series of programs on the efforts to counteract the School-To-Prison Pipeline and the current social work system’s attack on young Black males.  “No … Continue reading Africa400 Returns to the Airwaves with “No Love For Black Boys”

African Diaspora, African Issues, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Ourstory, Sixth Region, Struggle

SRDC Concludes Successful International Summit in Panama City, Panama

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The 2022 SRDC Summit was held from Thursday, September 22 through Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Panama City, Panama. Since SRDC does not have an organization in Panama, this amounted to “virgin territory” for our organizing efforts. A number of the … Continue reading SRDC Concludes Successful International Summit in Panama City, Panama

African Diaspora, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Cultural Events, Culture, Educational Events, Ourstory, Sixth Region

Sankofa Summer Camp Begins Summer Activities for Children

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Baba Charlie Dugger has held cultural and educational events in the Baltimore, Maryland area for several decades through his organization Camp Harambee (The People), including the annual Marcus Garvey Day celebrations of the birthday of the Pan-Afrikan giant and founder … Continue reading Sankofa Summer Camp Begins Summer Activities for Children

African Diaspora, African Issues, Afrikan Diaspora, Community Development, Ourstory, Sixth Region

SRDC 2022 International Conference in Panama City, Panama (September 22 – 25)

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The Sixth Region Diaspora Caucus (SRDC) will host its 14th Annual International Conference from September 22 – 25, 2022 in Panama City, Panama. The 14th Annual International Summit of the Sixth Region Diaspora Caucus (SRDC) will be held from September … Continue reading SRDC 2022 International Conference in Panama City, Panama (September 22 – 25)