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Uhuru MLK Day Philly 2023
January 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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 Movements
- Videos 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.