Film Screening: Redemption Beyond My Past with Chris “Champ” Napier

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

Redemption Beyond My Past explores Napier’s experience in the prison system and his commitment to youth engagement, street outreach, and reversing society’s misconceptions about the currently and formerly imprisoned.

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Jazz and Self Determination

Join musician and scholar Ras Moshe for a three session course examining the historical parallels between Jazz and socio-political engagement.

Cubanas Film Screening

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

This film evokes the continuous role of women in the Revolution, both in the guerrilla struggle and in the construction of the new Cuban society, through the testimonies of heroines such as Vilma Espín, Celia Sánchez and Haydée Santamaría, the founding figures of the Revolution, and also of contemporary women from different sectors of Cuban society.

Marielle Franco – The Legacy of a Powerful Woman: Panel Discussion

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

On March 16, we are honored to celebrate the power of women and to tell the story of the Brazilian sociologist, activist and politician Marielle Franco - murdered in 2018 - and of other amazing women who fight for Human Rights. An all-day event will discuss Marielle’s political path and impact as a black woman who grew up in a favela and had to overcome oppression, discrimination and to defy all odds in order to become one of the most powerful female leaders of her generation.

Self Defense Training for Femmes

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

This workshop will be led Cathy Rojas is a second-degree black belt in ITF Taekwon-do. She has been leading self-defense trainings for youth, women and the LGBTQ community for four years.

Hear Leaders of the Cuban Women’s Federation!

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

An opportunity to hear directly from Cuban leaders and genuine representatives of Cuban society! Come listen Teresa Amarelle, FMC general secretary, member of Cuba’s Council of State; Yanira Kúper, FMC international relations director; Alicia Campos, Women’s International Democratic Federation, coordinator for Latin America; and Gretel Marante, FMC national office.

Resisting Occupation: A Teach-in on Kashmir

Michael Ratner Classroom 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

During this teach-in, the instructors will present a brief historical overview of the Kashmir issue, and discuss the contemporary context of state violence and repression and youth resistance.

MEDIA MAKERS FOR A NEW WORLD: SESSION 2

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

The centerpiece of this 2nd session is a sneak preview screening of the 30-minute documentary film Empire State Rumblings. We will have the filmmakers and some activists involved in this organizing present for discussion after the film. The focus will be on how the filmmakers and activists collaborated around the project.

FUNDI: THE STORY OF ELLA BAKER: Film Screening

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

FUNDI: THE STORY OF ELLA BAKER reveals the instrumental role that Ella Baker, a friend and advisor to Martin Luther King, played in shaping the American civil rights movement. The dynamic activist was affectionately known as the Fundi, a Swahili word for a person who passes skills from one generation to another.

CALL FOR ART - Artists Against Apartheid

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