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Atlanta – Sunday, August 6 – Celebration of Life & ‘Dope is Death’ screening
Philadelphia Running Down The Walls in Honor of Dr. Mutulu Shakur – September 17
Philadelphia Anarchist Black Cross and MXGM Philly invite you to our sixth annual Running Down The Walls (RDTW)! Join us for another revolutionary 5K run/walk/roll and day of solidarity amplifying the voices of our comrades behind bars, lifting them up in their struggles, and maintaining material support.
Running is not required! You can also walk, roll, or cheer. While this event will be held in person in Philadelphia, we will ship official shirts nationwide to people who register by the September 3rd deadline, pay online and leave their shipping address in the comment box! Register now
This year’s event will benefit the ABCF Warchest and Weelaunee forest defenders facing repression from the ongoing efforts to #StopCopCity. Join us as we once again raise energy and funds for the freedom of political prisoners and the struggles they are caged for.
Cop City Will Never Be Built!
Vive vive Tortuguita!
#StopCopCity#DefendWeelaunee#JusticeForTort
‘Dope is Death’ showing at Black Health’s “What Is Normal” Film Series in Harlem – May 20, 2023
The “What is Normal” film series, May 18th – May 20th at Harlem’s historic AMC Magic Johnson Theater, 2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd., is a celebration of community and mental wellness focused on education and advocacy. It is three days of interactive experiences featuring compelling and thought-provoking films, conversations with expert panelists, tangible resources and information for the next steps in mental wellness, maternal health and substance treatment within Black communities.
Day Three, Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10 am – 6 pm “We Have The Power: Stories of Communities Rising“ is a full day of activities. From 10 am-2 pm, the Black Mental Wellness Resource Hub offers music, dance, song, hands-on activities, and skills for maintaining mental wellness. A 24-hour listening session will provide opportunities for sharing and releasing.
From 3-6 pm, there’s a special viewing of the documentary, “Dope is Death”, the truly inspiring story of the historic action of healthcare providers and community members in NYC to provide addiction treatment to East Harlem’s communities of color. A discussion of how we can learn from this influential movement with the Director, Mia Donovan and a panel of experts concludes the program.
The series and all activities are free, to register to go to Eventbrite.
Los Angeles – March 28th – ‘Dope is Death’ screening feat. panel w/ Dr. Shakur, Mia Donovan & Boots Riley
Family & Friends of Mutulu Shakur is pleased to announce the first cinema screening of ‘Dope is Death’ that Dr. Shakur will be able to attend in person and participate in a Q&A with director Mia Donovan moderated by Boots Riley.
Tickets are on sale now at Landmark Theatre Westwood.
Register Now to Attend the 32nd Annual Malcolm X Banquet – Saturday, February 25th
Black Men Build Mass Meeting feat. Dr. Shakur – Thursday, Feb. 23rd
Join Black Men Build on Thursday at 8pm EST for their first Mass Call of the year!
We invite you all to join in on for this momentous conversation with a respected elder of our community.
Register at bit.ly/bmbmasscalls. Come prepared with questions and be ready to hear firsthand from Dr. Shakur.
Announcing Dr. Shakur’s First In-Person Los Angeles Event at UCLA on February 27, 2023 – 5-7 pm PST
Please join us for an evening of celebration to welcome Dr. Mutulu Shakur home!
TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY! Reserve yours via Eventbrite.
On December 16th, 2022, Dr. Mutulu Shakur was released on parole after serving 37 years in prison. Dr. Shakur participated in civil rights, Black liberation, harm reduction acupuncture and healthcare movements from the late 1960s to the 1980s. The acts of which he was convicted some thirty years ago were committed in the context of a movement seeking equal opportunities for Black people who, it is widely conceded, were suffering catastrophically from disenfranchisement, segregation, poverty and exclusion from many of the fundamental necessities that make life worth living. The decision to grant parole is based on federal law guidelines for “old law” prisoners, finding that Dr. Shakur poses no threat to the community, taking into consideration his exemplary conduct in prison, his medical condition and how much time he has served. He has taken full responsibility for his actions, served as a force for good and anti-violence throughout his decades of incarceration as an elder with multiple health complications. This victory was secured by the steadfast support of his legal team, his family and his community.
Co-sponsors: Afrikan Student Union, Allied Community Arts Brigade, Campus Programs Committee of the Program Activities Board, Dr. Robin Kelley, Institute on Inequality and Democracy, UCLA Law Criminal Justice Program, UCLA Center for Justice/Prison Ed Program, Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance
Webinar Series on Souls Journal Starts Monday, February 20th!
Join the Family & Friends of Dr. Mutulu Shakur for a series of webinar conversations on the life and legacy of our beloved revolutionary healer and human rights organizer. The series will center around the Souls journal special issue: “Free the Land, Free the People: The Political Significance of Dr. Shakur’s Legacy” (FREE ACCESS to articles until 2/28).
Part 1 of the webinar series, “Straight Ahead: The Life of Resistance of Dr. Mutulu Shakur,” on February 20th at 7PM EST l 4PM PST, will feature a conversation on Dr. Shakur’s life of resistance and activism — primarily prior to his capture in 1986. This webinar will be moderated by Professor Akinyele Umoja. REGISTER HERE
Save the Dates for the Upcoming Webinars:
Part 2: Cointelpro and International Law on Thursday, March 9th 7:00 PM EST | 4PM PST – REGISTER HERE
Part 3: Dr. Mutulu Shakur Revolutionary Healer on Thursday, March 16th 7:00 PM EST | 4PM PST – REGISTER HERE
Part 4: What’s the future? Where do We go from here? on Wednesday, March 29th 7:00 PM EST | 4PM PST
Click here for free access to the journal issue: “Free the Land, Free the People: The Political Significance of Dr. Shakur’s Legacy”
Brooklyn – December 17, 2022 – A Teach-In & Letter Writing Session
