North America

Hundreds of black people will be convening in Washington, D.C. to participate in the November 7 and 8 Black Power Matters rally, march and national conference sponsored by the Black is Back Coalition for Social Justice, Peace and Reparations.

OAKLAND, CA—The African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) is growing in Oakland, California.

Memorial services will be held for Connie Tucker at 4pm Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Flatshoals Road, Decatur, Georgia 30034.

PHILADELPHIA—On Saturday, October 17, the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF), along with our many community partners, is proud to present the first Uhuru Book Fair & Flea Market (UBFFM) in West Philadelphia’s beautiful Clark Park, located at 43rd St. and Chester Ave. This lively and informative event is free and will be open to the community from 9am-5pm. The rain date is Sunday, October 18.

During the weekend of August 28-31, activists, family and friends of the Till family gathered in Chicago, IL to commemorate the 60th anniversary of 14-year-old Emmett Till’s murder.

On September 26 and 27, members, friends and allies of the International People’s Democratic Movement (InPDUM) will return to  Chicago for its 25th Annual Convention.