Uhuru MLK Day Philly 2023

832 North Broad Street,Philadelphia PA 19130

16 January, 2023

Description

A Project of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). Build black community economic self-reliance and carry on the movement for African self-determination! Program Schedule: 10-11:30am Watch historic films of MLK, Malcolm X, Civil Rights and Black Power MovementsVideos and presentation on the work of APEDF and the movement for African self-determination today. Live drums and spoken word with Karen Smith & Rahnda Rize 11:30am-2:30pm Volunteer Project - outdoor postering and door hanging to spread the word about Uhuru Furniture and APEDF 2:30-3pm Pizza and vegan lunch for volunteers This MLK Day YOU can carry on the legacy of MLK by supporting black-led self-reliance projects of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund! APEDF works to end the disparities the African community faces in every aspect of life: health, housing, poverty, food, education and employment. APEDF leads over 50 programs including a farmers market, a women’s health center and doula training, a community basketball court and job training, to build economic development and defend the human and civil rights of the African community.