End of the Weak MC Challenge and Open Mic

Violeta Parra Stage 320 West 37th Street, New York, United States

EODub (End Of the Weak) brings the MC Challenge to The People's Forum and the winner of this season will be given the opportunity to compete in the Mc Challenge World Finals held this fall at one of End of the Weak's international locations!

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De Sangre y Azucar: Afro-Caribbean Rhythms Drumming Classes

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

These introductory classes seek to highlight the different musical rhythms of the Caribbean. Some of the styles taught will be Rumba (Cuba), Bomba (PR), musical forms from DR/Haiti, and Afro-Panamanian styles!

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Gramsci, Culture, and Hegemony

Claudia Jones Seminar Room 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

This two-part seminar will explore key concepts developed by revolutionary leader Antonio Gramsci that address how social groups gain, expand, and maintain their power to lead.

Our History is the Future with Nick Estes

Violeta Parra Stage 320 West 37th Street, New York, United States

Join us in the launch of Our History Is the Future, Nick Estes traces traditions of Indigenous resistance that led to the #NoDAPL movement. Our History Is the Future is at once a work of history, a manifesto, and an intergenerational story of resistance.

The Economics of Incarceration and Re-entry

Join us in a conversation about the economic factors in New York State that influence the scope of prison construction, oversight, and maintenance as well as the service industries that facilitate incarcerated people’s reentry into their home communities. Includes a short film screening.

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Arabic Language for Social Movements (True Beginner)

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Thursdays, March 7th - June 13th, 2019 5:30-8:30PM (3hrs/week; 45 hrs.)

The Center for Language Justice and the People’s Forum are offering beginner-level courses to folks who have little to no prior knowledge of Arabic.

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Who are the Poor and Why are they Poor?

General Baker Seminar Room 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

This three-session course (March 7, 14, 21) uses popular education methodologies to take a critical look at common explanations for poverty and inequality, and the ways those concepts are usually defined and talked about.

Battle of Ideas: Political Warfare in Venezuela

Violeta Parra Stage 320 West 37th Street, New York, United States

Join us on March 7 for a panel and discussion with analysts and activists who will share a historical, socio-political and economic analysis of the current situation in Venezuela, with the aim of deepening our understanding of this most recent manifestation of U.S. imperialism.

Poverty and Prison with Chris “Champ” Napier

Violeta Parra Stage 320 West 37th Street, New York, United States

 In his debut book, Napier narrates his experiences surviving a childhood of poverty in Prichard, Alabama, serving more than a decade and a half in the corrupt prison system, and navigating the discrimination faced by former inmates once released.

I, A Black Woman, Resist’ Screening and Dialogue

Paul & Eslanda Robeson Cinema 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Inspired by her activism, this short documentary film project aims to share with US-based audiences Marielle Franco’s legacy and the wave of activism among Black Women in Brazil that has intensified in the wake of her death.

Entrando en terreno común – Resolución de conflictos para líderes cooperativos.

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Cuando se alienta a lxs miembrxs de la cooperativa a presentarse con honestidad y franqueza, lxs líderes cooperativos comprometidos pueden reunir opiniones divergentes y experiencias diversas para enfrentar el desacuerdo de manera constructiva.

Getting on Common Ground – Conflict Resolution for Cooperative Leaders

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

When co-op members are encouraged to show up with honesty and directness, engaged co-op leaders can bring together divergent opinions and diverse experiences to deal with disagreement constructively.

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