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Theologies of Liberation

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

In this three-part course we will explore some of the key theological concepts at the core of this tradition and examine some of the historical and contemporary social struggles that generate and sustain a liberatory vision of God.

Black Identity Extremism, A.K.A COINTELPRO 2.0

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

A discussion and call to action on the FBI's new theory and covert policy of unlawful surveillance and arrest of anti-racist protestors.

Film Screening: Spell Reel

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

A collective film assembled by Filipa César. On the verge of complete ruination, the footage testifies to the birth of Guinean cinema as part of the decolonising vision of Amílcar Cabral, the liberation leader assassinated in 1973.

POOR PEOPLE’S WALKING TOUR OF WALL STREET

Offsite. Participants will be informed in advance of the meeting point.

Wall Street stands above all other command centers of global capitalism, and that’s why it’s so important that people struggling from below come here to see it for themselves

Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

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

This course will look at three different passages from the Bible and consider their history, economics, politics and morality. We will also relate the key messages from those passages to the moment we are in today.

Film Screening: Mulheres de Axé / Axé Women

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

In this documentary, the Axé Women talk about their struggles to maintain their community’s African roots, bringing to light the matriarchal foundations of Candomblé and, consequently, a significant part of how Brazilian culture was built.

Film Screening: American Dream

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

American Dream chronicles the six-month strike that followed during 1985 and 1986 at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota. The film asks, was it worth it, or was the strike a long-term disaster for organized labor? 

RAIZ UP! HIP HOP SHOWCASE + OPEN MIC

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

Our monthly open mic and showcase welcomes emcee’s, singers, dancers, poets, and all other artists! Join us as we celebrate resistance, movement and art.

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Jazz and Self Determination: Session 2

Join musician and scholar Ras Moshe for a panel and performance followed by a two session course examining the historical parallels between Jazz and socio-political engagement.

THE GOOD MIND – FILM SCREENING

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

The film follows Onondaga Nation leaders as they continue the efforts of their ancestors to protect their sovereignty and culture, seek justice for the wrongs done to their traditional lands!

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