Philly Study / Action Week - Summer 2009

"In this time of crisis and transformation, the future of this planet lies in unity and solidarity with African and oppressed people, not imperialist war, plunder and hoarding scarce resources at the expense of others!"

- Penny Hess, Chairwoman, African People’s Solidarity Committee

Read a report on the week of study and action.

All events took place or started at Uhuru Solidarity Center, 3733 Lancaster Ave, W. Phila

Monday, July 13
12-4pm: True African History Tour of Philadelphia
7:30pm: Introduction to African Internationalism, the revolutionary theory of the Uhuru Movement: a multimedia presentation by Penny Hess

Wednesday, July 15 • 7:30pm
U.S. Economic Crisis & Impact on Philly - Stop Philly’s Billion Dollar War on the African Community!
with Diop Olugbala, International People’s Democratic Uhuru Movement International Organizer and City Hall 2 defendant

Thursday, July 16 • 7:30pm
Resist AfriCom & NorthCom
Featuring Chioma Oruh, chair of the North American region of the African Socialist International Committee

Friday, July 17 • 6:30pm
Potluck & Event
Environmental Justice Through African Liberation
multimedia presentation by Penny Hess

Saturday, July 18 • 11am-3pm
Benefit Lunch
Mi Lah Vegetarian Restaurant
218 S 16th St, Center City
a fundraiser for the African Village Survival Initiative

For more info contact philly@uhurusolidarity.org or 215-387-0919.