event details posted by: Official Million Woman Movement of PA begins: Feb 20, 7:00 pm ends: Feb 22, 9:00 pm location: TBA-Citywide sessions and hearings

The "STATE & FUTURE OF BLACK PHILLY"                     February 2010 Symposium

Open Forums, Panel Discussions, and Debates on "Building a NU Black United Front in Philly" etc.

A Call for Presenters, Panelist, Debators, Endorsers & additional proposed Topics,

During the late 1970's and early 80's the Phila "Black United Front" was a very vocal, visible, and powerful element in Philly. It was a force recognized and respected, nationally, with Bro. Dave Richardson (Rep. David P. Richardson) and Sis Falaka Fattah (House of Umoja) at the helm as Co-chairs along with a huge number of street soldiers/warriors, committed professionals, activists, etc. Issues and concerns were being seriously addressed, a sense of accomplishment and hope was readily available. But what happened? Was it the change in the time or season, a change in goals and objectives, was it sell outs, burn outs, or did it serve the purpose that it was meant to be.? Surely there is no one answer or reason, but generally, where there is a better understanding of the past, there is a greater possibility (for the better) in the future. With all that is going on in the world today and there being little to no real and genuine direction and collective (especially grassroots) efforts to move forward in a realistic and necessary manner in Philly and nationwide, it brings us to ask: Is there a need for a Black United Front now and if so how can/should it happen These and other questions will be examined during the weekend of Feb 20-22, 2010, (Main & Citywide locations to be announced)  in recognition of one of the most prolific thinkers and representation of Black/African self-determination, Black Nationalism, Pan African and Progressive energy in modern times, Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik El Shabazz.

Open Forum and Panel Discussions will include: (partial listing)

* History of the Black United Front (specifically Philly and NY including the reason for its formation, specific mission, accomplishments, ultimate limited impact and demise) * What role did COINTELPRO and other destructive entities play, if any, in the Black Liberation Movement and other related work and programs? * An Examination of "The Philadelphia Negro": Yesterday and Today* Why & Who were/are the players and who were/are the pawns as it pertain to the best interest and development of Black/African folks in Philly? * Why are there little to no "independent" Black groups, organizations, institutions, in Philly today? * How has, if at all, the multiculturalism platform and program affected the Black Consciousness Movement and other related struggles/work to bring about freedom and justice for people of African descent. * Who does the Black Community in Philly takes its lead from now and why? * An Examination of the MOVE Bombing and the Case of Mumia Abu Jamal: What was and was is now the "Black Voice(s), Presences, and Stances in these cases? * Do we need to build a NU "Black United Front" (or something of that nature) in Philly in order to bring about a more cohesive, productive, collective mandated reality, and improved quality of life for the Black family and community? If you have historical of other information about any of these topics or something else that is relevant to this project, or if you would like to be a presenter, participate on a panel discussion or in a debate, or you have a suggestion for a topic(s) you would like to see discussed or presented, please e-mail your request (specifying your area of interest) by Sat. Jan. 30. 2010 to: nationalmwm@aol.com  or officialmwm@yahoo.com If you would like to be a co-sponsor of a session, have your group/organization listed as an endorser, which to make a contribution, or would like additional information, please contact the above email addresses or call: 267-636-3802. ALSO: Postal mail inquiries can be sent to: National MWM P.O. Box 53668 Philadelphia, PA 19105 Attention: Blacx Philly Press Your support is greatly appreciated....

A Community Poll will begin to take place and be made available via internet, participating Black publications, businesses, and institutions beginning January 18, 2010. Contact nationalmwm@aol.com if you wish to obtain the initial one.

Topics for Solution Oriented Discussions (partial listing)

A NU Black Philly Agenda, African Reparations & Remedies, Culture & The Arts, Communications, Self-Defense/Security, Finance & Wealth Development, Gentrification and Displacement, Codes of Conduct, Systematic Racism, Collective Management, Treason & Sell-Out Identification and Response, Employment, Prison Industrialized Complex, Skills Development, Real Community & Nation/Village Building Development and Self-Determination, Practical Unity & Solidarity,, Homelessness, Support for Existing Black Institutions and Building Independent Ones, Health & Healing, Preparations for a Plebiscite, Police & Governmental Terrorism, Positive Children & Youth Development, Black History Documentation and Preservation, Holistic Black Family Development, The Rightful Place of the Black Woman, Elders' Council, Leadership Requirements & Accountability, Progressive Political Development, Environment, Gender & Age Discrimination, Education/MisEducation, Ample Research & Information Dissimulation, 21st Century Emergency and Crisis Preparedness and Response, Supporting Black/African Owned Businesses and Developing New Ones, Orgamization Reposts and Proposals

List of presenters and endoresers will begin being posted the week of Feb 1, 2010.