Uses of Marxist Critical Concepts for Everyday Life

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

This four hour seminar, taught by Richard D. Wolff, will summarize and apply the critical and analytical power of basic Marxist economics to today's dominant economic theories and their accompanying ideologies.

Bravado Magenta: Film Screening and Discussion

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

This Film is an Exposé on the intersection of coloniality and patriarchy. A performative documentary which critically analyzes racialized masculinities through self-cartography and storytelling. This film was written and directed by multidisciplinary artist and scholar Bocafloja .

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Songs in the Key of Resistance

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

Songs in the Key of Resistance is a community song and chant share hosted by the NYC Poor People's Campaign: National Call for Moral Revival and The People's Forum. This is a space to develop relationships and strengthen our community through song.

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Jazz: Music of the Black Holocaust

Jazz: Music of the Black Holocaust is an introductory course that seeks to explore intersections of “jazz” music, historical perspectives of the African diaspora and their role and impact on contemporary society. Students will be introduced to basic jazz rhythms, melodies, harmonies, jazz culture, fashion and development through multi-media that includes videos, films and recordings. Open to the public.

$15 – $120
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Intro to Concrete Analysis

The workshop will define and teach concepts such as structure and context, strategy and tactics, correlation of forces and hegemony, and then engage students in a limited approach to making their own analysis using those concepts.

Between Two Crossings: A Film by Yasser Murtaja (US Premiere)

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

Between Two Crossings is a documentary film that follows the journey of a Palestinian student from Gaza, Nour, who struggled to find a way to travel through the only two gates separating the Gaza Strip from the rest of the world. Join us on the 1-year anniversary of Yasser Murtaja's death for the US premiere of his documentary.

Native Country of the Heart: Book Launch

Join us and Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria in presenting Cherríe Moraga on Sunday, April 7th. Cherríe—the celebrated coeditor of the groundbreaking anthology "This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color"—will present her new memoir, "Native Country of the Heart."

Book Launch: American Exceptionalism and American Innocence

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

Join us for the launch of American Exceptionalism and American Innocence: a People’s History of Fake News, From the Revolutionary War to the War On Terror. Speakers include Danny Haiphong, Ajamu Baraka, and Glen Ford, moderated by Brittany Friedman.

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¡VAMOS A HABLAR QUECHUA!

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

Este curso es para principiantes y el objetivo es acercarnos a formas alternativas de entender nuestras relaciones con el mundo natural, el tiempo y el espacio. Está abierto a participantes de todas las edades. Este curso será instruido en Español.

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