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Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America.
The Pacifica Radio Archives' first book project,
out February 15th, 2012.
Barack Obama made history in 2008 when he became the nation's first African American president. His victory stood on the shoulders of black freedom fighters throughout history, but what has his presence meant for black America as we march towards the 2012 presidential election?
In its first book project, the Pacifica Radio Archives has teamed up with City Lights Books to produce Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America. With contributions from Michelle Alexander (The New Jim Crow), Van Jones (former White House Green advisor and President of 'Rebuild The Dream') and Dr Vincent Harding (founder of Veterans of Hope and script writer for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ), Redefining Black Power addresses some of the key issues for black America; mass incarceration, media portrayal, the role of black leadership, democratic participation and economic disparity.
Join the Pacifica Radio Archives and the Pacifica radio network for a series of special panel discussions throughout February.
In its first book project, the Pacifica Radio Archives explores this question in 'Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America'. Join me, Joanne Griffith, editor of Redefining Black Power, as the conversation comes to your city.
Join the Pacifica Radio Archives and KPFK for a special panel discussion on African American youth and education in the Age of Obama.
Eso Won Books
4331 Degnan Blvd,
Leimert Park,
Los Angeles, CA 90008
323-290-1048
Guests: Dr. Shani Byard Ed.D; Executive Director, Message Media Ed., School of Black Leadership in the Digital Age
Chris J. Hickey; Executive Director, Each One, Teach One
- Wednesday, February 8th, 7 pm
San Francisco, CA: Museum of the African Diaspora
The Museum of the African Diaspora and City Lights Publishers present an evening in conversation with international journalist and editor of the new book Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America, Joanne Griffith.
Part of a multimedia project that is gathering the thoughts and opinions of African Americans ahead of the 2012 election, Redefining Black Power explores the impact of the first black presidency on the experience of people of color in America. Join us to hear Griffith discuss the project and the importance of preserving the African American voice in this "Age of Obama."
The event will be held at the Museum of the African Diaspora, located at 685 Mission Street (at Third), San Francisco, CA 94105. MoAD admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, kids under 12 and members are free.
- Thursday, February 9th, 6:30 - 8 pm
Oakland, CA: Marcus Books
Editor Joanne Griffith and guests to discuss "Activism in the Age of Obama" and her new book, Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America, at Marcus Books in Oakland. Guests include Hodari Davis, National Program Director for Youth Speaks with others TBA.
Marcus Books is located at 3900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94609. For more information, please call 510-652-2344.
- Thursday, February 16th, 6:30 - 8 pm
Washington, DC: Busboys and Poets
Joanne Griffith, editor of the new book Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America, discusses "The Meaning of Black Power in the Age of Obama" with Courtland Cox, who served as Director of the Minority Business Development Agency under President Clinton and SNCC member, and others TBA.
Busboys and Poets is located at 2021 14th St NW in Washington DC. Call 202-387-7638 for more info.
- Thursday, February 23rd, 6 pm
New York, NY: Hue-Man Bookstore
Hue-Man Bookstore welcomes editor Joanne Griffith of the new book Redefining Black Power, and guests discussing "The African American Man in the Age of Obama." Guests include Byron Hurt, filmmaker and director of "Soul Food Junkies" & Marc Anthony Neal, professor of Black Popular Culture at Duke University.
Hue-Man Bookstore and Café is located at 2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd., New York, NY 10027. For more information, please call 212-665-7400.
- Tuesday, February 21st, 7 - 9 pm
New York, NY: The Brecht Forum
Editor Joanne Griffith and guests to discuss "Women and Media in the Age of Obama" and her new book, Redefining Black Power: Reflections on the State of Black America, at the Brecht Forum. Guests include Esther Armah, author, playwright and host of WBAI's 'WakeUp Call' and Akiba Solomon, author, journalist and columnist with Colorlines.com
The Brecht Forum is located at 451 West Street in New York. Cal(212) 242-4201 or Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org for more information.
For more information on guests and events, follow the conversation at www.redefiningblackpower.com or the Facebook page.
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