Thursday, November 27, 2014

Bro. Shep's Guidelines For Non-Violent Public Protest Marches and Rallies

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BEFORE YOU TAKE THE STREETS:
Bro. Shep's Guidelines For Non-Violent Public Protest Marches & Rally's!!



*Zulu King Sadiki "Bro. Shep" Olugbala s/n Shepard P. McDaniel, is a former member of the "original" Black Panther Party New York State Chapter, who has over 42 years of experience in organizing and training others in militant "non-violent" community protest marches, rally's, boycotts, demonstrations and Anti-Police Terror tactics & actions.
Additionally, "Bro. Shep" has personally provided security in both the aforementioned areas and for high profile events such as the NYC visits by then Cuban President Fidel Castro, former Ghanian President Jerry Rollins, the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and other foreign dignitaries during visits to NYC's Black & Brown Communities.
Guidelines For Non-Violent Public Protest Marches & Rally's
Preparation
Dependent upon their collective experience; Your group leadership should have at least (1) logistical planning meeting prior to the actual day of the rally, march or demonstration. Included in the agenda should be the identification of the Security Coordinator, Lead Spokesperson, Police Laizon, and an itemized review of ALL the below guideline areas.Legal Observers
It is very important to have at least (1 to 2) legal observers "visibly" on hand throughout the protest action. Their presence can not only work as a deter ant to police misconduct but also provide your group with a lawyer who can testify as a witness in court on your groups behalf.  Both The National Lawyers Guild & The ACLU can provide your group with lawyers to observe the action.Peoples Security

First & Foremost It Most Be Understood By ALL That The Security & Protection Of The Group Is Paramount.
1. Whenever Possible, Security Should Do An Advanced Walk Through Of The Protest Area In Order To Gather The Necessary Intelligence.
2. Security Should Meet Separately In Order To Produce A Competent Security Plan For The Day.
3. Security Should Be "Visibly" identifiable by approved clothing, colors, armbands, radios etc.
4. All Security Must follow the established chain of command, protocol, rules of engagement and "Orders Of The Day"
5. All Security MUST Be Courteous, Non-Antagonistic and Professional in any & all actions.
Agent Provocateurs
A) Historically all government agencies and private companies have used agent provocateurs at mass demonstrations in order to agitate disorder and/or violent situations which will justify the mass police attacks & arrests of demonstrators for the explicit purposes of:
1. To Discredit The Legitimate Cause Of The Protestors
2. To Discourage Future Protests & Organizing
3. To Drain Organizational Resources In Bail & Court Fees
4. To Jail And/Or Physically Assault The Activist Leadership
5. To Disperse The Crowd & Put An Immediate End To The Protest

B) Do Not Be Deceived. This protest either has been or will be infiltrated by agent provocateurs and in order to defeat their efforts to disrupt please adhere to the following protocols:
1. Refuse To Be Drawn Into Arguments With Any Passer By Opposition or Bystanders. If You Are Handing Out Leaflets Then Leaflet & Keep It Moving.
2. Do Not Engage In Any Rock, Bottle Or Projectile Throwing & If You Witness Any Such Activity Immediate Leave From That Area.
3. Do Not Cross Any Police Barriers & Absolutely Do Not Engage In Any Direct Conversation With The Police. Only The Identified Group Liazon/Spokesperson Should Speak To The Confirmed Police Supervisor and/or Police Community Officer In Charge.
4. Stay Together With Your Group; Remain Orderly When Marching; And Do Not Break Ranks Or Allow Anyone From Outside The Group To Break Your Ranks.
5. If You Must Defend Yourself, Do Not Strike The First Blow. Call Upon Your Comrades To Surround & Isolate The Offender Until Security Assists In Physically Removing The Aggressor From The Group
6. Follow The Instructions Of Our Peoples Security At All Times & The Written "Orders Of The Day"
Orders Of The Day (sample sheet)
1. KEEP THIS SHEET WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES
2. NO ILLEGAL WEAPONS, DRUGS OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
3. STAY WITH YOUR GROUP AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PROTEST ACTION AND WHEN MOVING NEVER BREAK RANKS, STAY WITH THE DAY'S CHANTS & FOLLOW THE GROUPS LEAD FLAG(S)
4. IF YOU MUST LEAVE FOR A REST ROOM OR WATER ETC.. DO NOT GO ANYWHERE BY YOURSELF AND LET SOMEONE IN THE GROUP KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING. ALSO STAY IN RADIO OR CELL PHONE COMMUNICATION WITH THE GROUP UNTIL YOU RETURN.
5. IF YOUR GROUP IS TRAVELING BY BUS and/or VEHICLE CARAVAN EVERYONE MUST BE AT THE DESIGNATED PICKUP AREA ON TIME AND UTILIZE THE SAME BUS AND/OR VEHICLE FOR YOUR RETURN TRIP.
 THE CARAVAN MUST STAY TOGETHER & IN COMMUNICATION UNTIL REACHING THE DESIGNATED SAFE ZONE.
6. EMERGENCY PHONE # _______________________________________________
7. NEAREST HOSPITAL     _______________________________________________
8. NEAREST POLICE PCT. _______________________________________________
9. BE SURE TO STAY VIGILANT, PROTECT YOURSELF & ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR GROUPS SECURITY AT ALL TIMES!

Authored By: Zulu King Sadiki "Bro. Shep" Olugbala
UZN Minister Of Community Affairs - World Wide


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Mayor Marion Barry, I remember you! Thanks for being here. ‪Thanks For The Courage To Stand, And Serve.


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Mayor Marion Barry, I remember you!

Thanks for being here. 

‪#‎MarionBarry Thanks For The Courage To Stand,

And Serve.
 

~Kwasi #‎sophic‬



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Friday, November 21, 2014

Come Join Us @ The Historic "James Brown Way" Street Naming Ceremony, Reception & "Free" Film Screening In Harlem, NYC


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Please join Council Member Inez Dickens, Community Leaders, and the Harlem Historical Society, the National Black Theatre, the Reverend Al Sharpton, Deanna Brown, and On the Potomac Productions, as well as residents of Harlem, for a Historic Street Co-Naming Ceremony in honor of a giant in Music History, Civil & Human Rights, and Social Justice:  The Godfather of Soul - James Brown.

On Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00PM all will gather on theSouthwest corner of       West 126th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard to commemorate the Co-Naming of 126th Street behind the Apollo Theateras James Brown Way.

This Street Co-Naming honors this distinguished gentleman as a Giant of the 20th Century who played many critical and pivotal roles of great significance to our nation’s cultural, social, and  music history – for his commitment to Education and Excellence, and also as the “Father of FUNK’, and the “Godfather of Hip Hop”.

What: Co-naming of 126th Street from Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. to Frederick Douglass Boulevard as James Brown Way.

When: Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00PM

Where: This Historic Co-Naming Ceremony will take place on the Southwest corner of 126th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.

Reception with Beverages & Free Screening of the Documentary“James Brown – The Man, the Music, the Message  to follow at the National Black Theater – 125th Street and 5th Ave. (RSVP)
Contact: National Black Theater - (212) 722-3800 & Council Member Inez Dickens - (212) 788-7397
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

10 Rules of Survival When A Young Black Man Is Stopped by the Police


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10 Rules of Survival When A Young Black Man Is Stopped by the Police in America:

The Dare To Be King Project founder David Miller created a flyer with 10 Rules of Survival If Stopped By Police that has went viral. 

The Dare To Be King Project inspires, supports and strengthens organizations that provide services to boys of color. With the death of Ferguson, MO unarmed teen Mike Brown, and hundreds more young Black men this year, many are looking for answers and ways to end these senseless killing at the hands of officers.

Click Here to Learn More About Dare to Be King

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Culled from:
The Black Star Project Newsletter

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Support Uhuru Afrika TV In Spain



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IF THE MURDERING PIG WALKS, AMERIKKKA MUST BE BROUGHT TO A HALT! - Carl Dix



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Take to the Streets When the Ferguson Grand Jury Announces Its Decision
The grand jury investigating the police murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson will announce its decision any day now. All indications are that it will let the killer cop, Darren Wilson, walk free. This would amount to the system giving its stamp of approval, once more, to police wantonly murdering Black youth. This would be an outrage-one that we must refuse to accept

When the decision comes down, people need to pour into the streets immediately. If the authorities let this murdering pig walk, America must be brought to a halt. Major streets and highways should be blocked, and traffic should be unable to proceed on bridges and tunnels. Professional athletes should join the response by refusing to play. Musicians should cancel appearances. Students should walk out of school when they hear that another murdering pig has gone free. If the decision is announced at night, the next day should be a day of NO BUSINESS AS USUAL at schools. Buildings on campus should be taken over, classes should become teach ins on police murder of Black people. All this and more should be done.

Governor Nixon of Missouri has declared a state of emergency and mobilized the National Guard. The emergency we must act to stop is the murder of our youth by police . Nixon's actions underscore the need for us to step up and step out to say NO MORE to police murdering our youth.

If the grand jury does indict Wilson, we still need to act. If it's anything less than murder, that would be the system telling us Black life doesn't matter much. Even if they indict him for murder, justice hasn't been won yet. Zimmerman was indicted for the murder of Trayvon, but he was allowed to walk free after after a trial where the prosecutors acted like they had forgotten how to prosecute.

What we do when the grand jury decision comes down has to be more than a one day thing. It must be part of bringing into being a movement of millions of people who are determined to STOP the murder of Black and Latino youth by police and racist vigilantes. The day after Thanksgiving should become “Black Lives Matter” day instead of a black Friday of getting a jump on Christmas shopping. Walmarts should be a focus of protest because a young Black man, John Crawford, was murdered by police in Walmart in Ohio, and a grand jury let those killer cops walk free.

And all this has to be aimed at delivering a message to one and all that THE KILLING OF BLACK YOUTH MUST STOP! People must come together and say this in a loud and united voice. We must mean it, and we must act accordingly immediately when the decision is announce and going forward from there till the murder of our youth by police and racist vigilantes is truly no more.

TAKE TO THE STREETS AS SOON AS THE GRAND JURY DECISION IS ANNOUNCED!

JUSTICE FOR MICHAEL BROWN, ERIC GARNER AND ALL THE VICTIMS OF KILLER COPS!
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Friday, November 14, 2014

African American Consumers Expected to Spend the Most Money This Holiday Season‏; Nielson Holiday Forecast

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NIELSEN 2014 HOLIDAY FORECAST SHOWS MULTICULTURAL CONSUMERS DRIVERS OF INCREASED SPENDING THIS SEASON
-- African-American consumers expected to spend the most of all three groups --
Multicultural consumers are expected to drive this year's increase in holiday spending with African-Americans making up the largest percentage of the increase, according to the 2014 Holiday Sales Forecast released today by Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and insights.
Trends such as rising consumer confidence in the economy, lowered inflation and falling gas prices indicate that consumers overall are eager to spend more this holiday season than last year. Multicultural households are projected to account for 43% of the increased spending this holiday season. African-Americans are expected to be the heavier spenders this season, accounting for 17%, spending more than other multicultural groups.
Twenty-two percent of shoppers have already begun shopping compared to 65% of the general population who plan to delay their holiday shopping excursions. While African-Americans, plan to spend more, 70% plan to shop later during this holiday season.
So where are African-Americans shopping? With multicultural households driving this year’s online growth, African-Americans plan to spend 20% more online compared to last year. African-Americans also plan to spend 15% more at electronics retailers and grocery stores this season.
African-Americans’ holiday lists are diverse as well. Electronics including smartphones, TVs and laptops will account for 17% more spending by African-Americans compared to 10% of total households. Other product areas where increased spending is planned include 17% more on food and 15% more on apparel.
African-Americans - at 44 million strong and approximately 14.2% of the country's population - make up a powerful group with a growing impact on American culture and business. This demographic is largely young - 53% are under the age of 35 - giving them an oversized influence on the latest trends, especially with music and pop culture. In addition, higher academic achievement has translated into increases in household income - 44% of all African-American households now earn $50,000 or more and 23% earn above $75,000. And these higher household incomes, coupled with overall population growth, are driving the substantial purchasing power of the African-American consumer, which is expected to reach $1.3 trillion in a few short years.
The 2014 Holiday Sales Forecast insights were derived from two custom studies: a consumer survey of more than 25,000 U.S. households in September 2014 and sales forecasts from an analysis of 92 categories covering five departments representing more than $100 billion in sales.
To read more about this year’s holiday shopping findings, please visit www.nielsen.com.
For more insights on African-American consumers, please visit Nielsen’s microsite for African-American consumers at www.nielsen.com/africanamericans.

About Nielsen
Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) is a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, television and other media measurement, online intelligence and mobile measurement. Nielsen has a presence in approximately 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA, and Diemen, the Netherlands. For more information, visitwww.nielsen.com.

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