Issues & Updates

Issues & Updates

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Unity in the Community. Radio talk show on www.tv33whpr.com. Click on the mike to hear the radio. You may hear a representative from NBUF from time to time.

From NBUF-Detroit's Co-Chair, Elder T'Gamba Heru:

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We are glad that the African Communityof Detroit is still Working hard on Operational Unity in the African Community. The Afrcan Liberation Day (ALD) committee has been continuely working to promote the July 12 celebration for Elder David Rambeau and Elder Clarence Harris two Elder-Warriors that have 79 combined years of service to the African community. Elder Harris Soul Day efforts 41 years and Elder Rambeau Projects Baits efforts 38 years. The celebration will held at Alkebulan Village 7701 Harper. For more information call 313-215-0027 or 313-220-2231.

The ALD committee has also been supporting the upcoming 29th National Black United Fronts Convention, Passing the Torch Perparing Youth for Leadership.

We have scheduled Internet web broadcasts on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Eastern Standerd Time on www.tv33whpr.com (then click the mike) and at 7:00-8:30p.m. Eastern Standard Time. There is a conference call forum at the Inter-City Sub Center at 8711 E. Forest. For more information call 313-499-0014 or www.nbufdetroit.org

We want everyone to come out to the Thurday night FREE Unity in the community rally (Thursday July 17 at 6:00pm) and the FREE Youth Cultural Program (Friday July 18 at 7:00pm) at Timbuktu Acadamy located at 10800 canfield.

Maat Elder T'Gamba C. Heru aka Elder Reeder

From NBUF-Detroit's Co-Chair, Elder T'Gamba Heru:

Hotep

We are glad that the African Communityof Detroit is still Working hard on Operational Unity in the African Community. The Afrcan Liberation Day (ALD) committee has been continuely working to promote the July 12 celebration for Elder David Rambeau and Elder Clarence Harris two Elder-Warriors that have 79 combined years of service to the African community. Elder Harris Soul Day efforts 41 years and Elder Rambeau Projects Baits efforts 38 years. The celebration will held at Alkebulan Village 7701 Harper. For more information call 313-215-0027 or 313-220-2231.

The ALD committee has also been supporting the upcoming 29th National Black United Fronts Convention, Passing the Torch Perparing Youth for Leadership.

We have scheduled Internet web broadcasts on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Eastern Standerd Time on www.tv33whpr.com (then click the mike) and at 7:00-8:30p.m. Eastern Standard Time. There is a conference call forum at the Inter-City Sub Center at 8711 E. Forest. For more information call 313-499-0014 or www.nbufdetroit.org

We want everyone to come out to the Thurday night FREE Unity in the community rally (Thursday July 17 at 6:00pm) and the FREE Youth Cultural Program (Friday July 18 at 7:00pm) at Timbuktu Acadamy located at 10800 canfield.

Maat Elder T'Gamba C. Heru aka Elder Reeder

News and Information

U.S. Nationwide: 63,000 jobs were cut during the month of February, indicating that the economy is clearly in recession. See the recent article below:

Employers Slash Jobs

Toledo, Ohio: Recently, a local parent and activist voiced concerns about the condescending manner with which white teachers deal with black children. In particular, a white teacher was seen boasting (at a public meeting) about washing the smelly and dirty clothes of her black students in the school's washer and dryer because their parents don't do it. Below are (1) the initial letter of Twila Page to Governor Ted Strickland on behalf of the African American Parent's Association, (2) the Toledo Journal article that followed, and (3) Ms. Page's response.

August 15, 2007 letter to Governor Strickland (.pdf)

March 4, 2008 Toledo Journal article (.htm)

March 8, 2008 response (.pdf)

We would like to point out the following:

Most parents and families want the very best for their children.
Economic hardship is a reality confronting many Black households and families.
Some children come to school in clothes that are not clean.
Discussing these issues in a condescending manner is insulting to the parents and families who struggle on a daily basis to make ends meet and it is wrong.

Community Alert
Fundraiser for Professor Griff
For more information Contact NBUF- (713) 942-0365

It has come to the attention of the National Black United Front (NBUF) - Houston Chapter, hip hop icon Professor Griff suffered the loss of his home in Atlanta, Georgia Monday night, February 11, 2007, while he was in New York to do a lecture. The house burned after an explosion caused by a gas leak.

He says 90% of his belongings - including his studio, books, cds, dvds, clothes, pictures and more were destroyed.

Professor Griff has had a close working relationship with NBUF and other organizations and individuals in Houston, being a major part of the success of the 10th Annual Sankofaa: Caravan to the Ancestors.

NBUF - HOUSTON is organizing a fundraiser to assist our brother. Location and date of the fundraiser will be forthcoming. Meanwhile, donations can be dropped off at the NBUF building. Call 713-942-0365 before coming by, or mail to NBUF, 2428 Southmore, Houston, Texas 77004.
Checks should be mailed directly to Professor Griff at:
Kavon Shah
P.O. BOX 11902
Atlanta Georgia, 30355

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