crewlove2011

FTP Movement presents Crew Love IX

2012-01-17T21:32:00.001-08:00

http://clatl.com/atlanta/ftp-movement-presents-crew-love-ix/Slideshow?oid=4567285

January 14, 2012 - Originally a rap group formed by Kalonji Jama Changa, among others, in 2001, FTP evolved into the FTP Movement in 2004 and encompasses everything from feeding the homeless to police brutality watch to community youth programming across 13 U.S. cities. Last night, Pal's Lounge on Auburn Avenue filled up for a night of soulful hip-hop for the ninth iteration of the FTP Movement's Crew Love events. The goal was to raise $2000 for the Movement's next endeavor, purchasing a building off of Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard on the West End of Atlanta to expand their communality building operations. The bill for the night, hosted by Dres Tha Beatnik, included Stahhr, Binkis, Alive and Well, Arablack, Big Vision, and Queen Nef.

King Rally 2012

2012-01-13T19:05:00.000-08:00

Monday 11:30am until 2:30pm
AT THE THE EAST CORNER OF THE PEACHTREE CENTER MARTA STATION, Atlanta, GA

FTP Movement will be taking part in the 2012 King Memorial March in downtown Atlanta. We will be in full support of political prisoners, such as Imam Jamil Al-Amin, Mutulu Shakur, Mumia Abu Jamal, Sekou Odinga, Kamau Sadiki, Veronza Bowers, Move 9 and Sundiata Acoli- as well as our elders who have been liberated such as Assata Shakur to name a few....and we absolutely will be vocal about Troy Davis. We are asking that you wear black as a sign of solidarity. You also may want to wear gloves because we will be carrying pickets and signs. Also, if you wou...ld like you can assist by donating poster boards and/or markers or creating signs that are in line with our theme. Drummers are also welcome

Please email taj@mobbb.org if you wish to walk with us, respond to the Facebook invite or on www.ftpmovement.ning.com. The meeting location is Ellis and Peachtree- on the southeast corner- in front of the east entrance of the Peachtree Center MARTA station. Please be there by 11:30 am. Feel free to pass this along to those you think would be interested.

What is a Political Prisoner? A political prisoner is someone who was targeted and imprisoned because of his or her political actions, affiliations and/or beliefs.

Why Should They Be Supported? They should be supported because these individuals were committed to confronting the oppression and exploitation in their communities that made their lives and the lives of their neighbors intolerable.

The March will take place Monday, January 16th

Our meet-up location is Ellis & Peachtree in front of the east entrance of the Peachtree Center MARTA Station-@ 11:30 am. The March/ Rally begins at 1:30 pm.

We would be honored for you to take part in our annual tradition! POWER

CREW LOVE IX Jan 14, 2012

2011-12-30T14:45:00.000-08:00

FTP is planning the next installment of Crew Love, in celebration of our project "Black is Beautiful, Black is Powerful" on January 14, 2012 @ Pals Lounge. We would be honored if you would offer your talents to this event.

If you have been frequenting the Feed The People program, you may have heard us talk about the need for an FTP building in which we can maximize effectiveness of our outreach. This building is needed more than ever as the country's state of affairs are leaving more and more of our people in dire straits. We seek to be more of an asset to the people.

Please let me know if you have the time and energy to lend your talents to the struggle. We are forever grateful for all that youve already done for the cause. It is indeed an honor to work side by side with you in the streets.

Please let me know if you can get down asap so that we can start on promotional materials.

Asante sana in advance.

Loyalty,

taj anwar- jackson
FTP Movement
www.tajanwar.com
"Life is what you make it be. You are as beautiful and perfect as you want to be."~ Mikeflo

Artist lineup:

staHHr

Binkis Recs

Alive and Well

Boog Brown

Arablak

Big Vision

DJs

Dj 4th Wurld, Dj Mafioso and Amond Jackson

Media

Lens of Life Photography for photos

The Scorpio Collection for videography

Location

Pals Lounge

254 Auburn Ave Atlanta, Ga

National Boycott & General Strike 10/11/2011

2011-10-11T11:24:00.001-07:00

The “WE ARE [STILL] TROY DAVIS” National Boycott and General Strike

“Hit ‘em Where It Hurts!”

On Sunday, October 9, 2011 TROY ANTHONY DAVIS would have celebrated is 43rd birthday had he not been murdered on September 21st by the State of Georgia. Everyone is asked to join in celebrating his life not simply by festivity but mainly by protest! Since TROY’s birthday fell on Sunday, and today was Columbus Day, a nationwide boycott will commemorate his life on Tuesday, October 11th.

Things That You Can Do to Get Involved Include:

1. JOIN THE GENERAL STRIKE on Oct. 11th: NO Work, NO School, NO Play!
Do not send your children to school, take off work/school and encourage others to do the same on Tuesday October 11, 2011 in honor of TROY DAVIS.

2. DO NOT SPEND MONEY ON THIS DATE (October 11, 2011)
Get enough food to last for a week or more, shop at your local food suppliers, fill up your gas tank days ahead of time, and do NOT spend money on anything that requires paying local, state, or federal taxes.

3. Support or organize teach-ins, rallies, and town hall meetings in your area to discuss the case and how to continue the legacy of TROY DAVIS.

4. Flood local radio stations & newspapers with calls urging them to discuss the case of TROY ANTHONY DAVIS. Let them know that by refusing to do so, a boycott of their station will go into effect immediately.

5. Inform others about the “WE ARE STILL TROY DAVIS” National Boycott and General Strike

6. SUPPORT GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO KEEP THE LEGACY OF TROY ANTHONY DAVIS IN MOTION!

For daily updated info: www.ftpmovement.ning.com
Email: defendingthepoor@yahoo.com or afrohopatl@gmail.com

THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO A LIST OF COMPANIES HEAVILY INVESTED IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA:

Boycott for Abolition of the Death Penalty
http://badp.blog.com/list-of-companies-in-georgia/

*THE FOLLOWING ARE PERMISSIBLE, METRO-ATLANTA RESOURCES FOR FOOD AND FUEL:

Your Dekalb Farmer’s Market
3000 E. Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-6400
(http://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com/)

Sevenanda Natural Foods Market
(www.sevananda.coop)
467 Moreland Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, (404) 681-2831

Life Grocery
(www.lifegrocery.com)
1453 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062, (770) 977-9583

Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs
2085 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, (404) 753-7753

Georgia’s Fabulous Farmers Markets and Organic Foods Markets
http://www.n-georgia.com/farmers_markets.htm

Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture
http://www.trulylivingwell.com/

CITGO
(http://citgo.com/Home.jsp)
Owned by the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. In the past Venezuela’s government put its money instead of its mouth toward assisting many needy Americans.

*Additionally, all locally owned and operated businesses selling foods, clothes, and fuels are permissible.

Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable! - Ancient Kenyan Proverb

We Are Troy Davis Art Exhibit

2011-10-11T10:54:00.001-07:00

artists for a show to speak on the recent events surrounding Troy Davis, his case and the injustices we're all too familiar with that played a part in his conviction and execution.

DATE: Friday, November 11, 2011
during the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll

PLACE: Raw Space Gallery

If you are interested in contributing your time and skill to this exhibit, please send an email to:

artshows@mistersoul216.com

Troy Davis Petition

2011-10-11T10:51:00.000-07:00

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WE'VE MARCHED, PETITIONED AND PROTESTED....
STILL THE STATE OF GEORGIA MURDERED HIM,
BUT IT AIN'T OVER UNTIL JUSTICE IS SERVED!

We are calling on ALL Activists, Artists, Grassroots, Secular, Non-secular and Everyday People to join us in a discussion on where do we go from here regarding the Troy Davis Murder. Guest Speakers and Organizers will be on deck to offer insight and solutions and to put things in their proper perspective...Come receive your marching orders!

Hosted By Karen Marie Mason of WRFG's Sunday Night Fiyah

Guests Include:

Dhoruba Bin Wahad – BLA/Black Panther / Former Political Prisoner

Kalonji Jama Changa- FTP Movement, Founder/National Coordinator

Mwalimu Baruti- Co-founder and Co-director of Akoben Institute

Rabiyah (Rah) A. Karim-Kincey- Professor of Speech Communications,Clark Atlanta University

Charles Muhammad- Nation of Islam, Southern Region Prison Minister

Tenisio Seanima- FTP Movement, Communications Director

Sponsored by The FTP Movement, Campaign to End the Death Penalty, POCC/BPPC, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, UNIA, Uhuru Movement, Temple of Hip Hop, Zulu Nation, Nation of Islam, New Black Panther Party and many others...

We are still Troy Davis

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