Black power, anti-fascist struggle & anarchism in the US - 3 talks in Bristol
bristolian | 14.10.2013 10:31 | Analysis | Anti-racism | Social Struggles | World
Two former US Black Panthers visit Bristol - as part of a UK tour initiated by the London Anarchist Bookfair collective, various Bristol groups have banded together to arrange 3 discussion meetings in 2 days on 16th and 17th October.
The featured speakers are JoNina Abron-Ervin, the last editor of the original US Black panther newspaper, and Lorenzo Kom'Boa Ervin a former Black Panther who came over to anarchism whilst in prison.
More info on JoNina at
http://drivenbythemovement.weebly.com/index.html
Old biography of Lorenzo at http://libcom.org/library/anarchism-black-revolution-lorenzo-ervin-bio and downloads of some of his books at http://theanarchistlibrary.org/authors/Lorenzo_Kom_boa_Ervin.html
The Black Revolution
Ex US Black Panther JoNina Abron-Ervin, talks about past struggle during the black panther movement in the U.S. Another Black Panther veteran, Lorenzo Kom’Boa Ervin, introduces anarchism and the current black struggle.
Doors at 7pm for 7.30pm start on Wednesday 16th October at The Malcom X Centre 141 City Road, BS2 8YH
Driven by the Movement – Activists of the Black Power Era
A talk from ex US Black Panther, community organiser and youth worker, JoNina Abron-Ervin about the Black Power Movement and her book: “Driven by the Movement: Activists of the Black Power Era”. JoNina is a journalist, author, retired educator, and veteran African-American community organizer.
6pm on Thursday 17th October in Room 1L17, Frenchay Campus, University of the West of England
Antifascist struggle in the U.S. and solidarity cafe
Lorenzo Kom’Boa Ervin has been a community activist since the 1960s, within movements such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Black Panther Party, and first learned about anarchism in prison in the 1970s. He will talk about the struggle against racism and fascism in the U.S. The Ku Klux Klan is beginning its new push to build a fascist and racist-based mass movement among the white population in the United States. Learn how the anti-fascist activists beat back the Klan in Tennessee, what they believe the Klan is up to, and how the fascists can be beat back in every country.
Food from 6.30pm with suggested donation per meal of £2.50
Talk from 7.30pm on Thursday 17th October at Kebele Social Centre, 14 Robertson Road, Easton, BS5 6JY
ALL welcome. Note that talks are free but donations welcomed to cover costs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/617917904927695/
More info on JoNina at
http://drivenbythemovement.weebly.com/index.html Old biography of Lorenzo at
http://libcom.org/library/anarchism-black-revolution-lorenzo-ervin-bio and downloads of some of his books at http://theanarchistlibrary.org/authors/Lorenzo_Kom_boa_Ervin.html The Black Revolution
Ex US Black Panther JoNina Abron-Ervin, talks about past struggle during the black panther movement in the U.S. Another Black Panther veteran, Lorenzo Kom’Boa Ervin, introduces anarchism and the current black struggle.
Doors at 7pm for 7.30pm start on Wednesday 16th October at The Malcom X Centre 141 City Road, BS2 8YH
Driven by the Movement – Activists of the Black Power Era
A talk from ex US Black Panther, community organiser and youth worker, JoNina Abron-Ervin about the Black Power Movement and her book: “Driven by the Movement: Activists of the Black Power Era”. JoNina is a journalist, author, retired educator, and veteran African-American community organizer.
6pm on Thursday 17th October in Room 1L17, Frenchay Campus, University of the West of England
Antifascist struggle in the U.S. and solidarity cafe
Lorenzo Kom’Boa Ervin has been a community activist since the 1960s, within movements such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Black Panther Party, and first learned about anarchism in prison in the 1970s. He will talk about the struggle against racism and fascism in the U.S. The Ku Klux Klan is beginning its new push to build a fascist and racist-based mass movement among the white population in the United States. Learn how the anti-fascist activists beat back the Klan in Tennessee, what they believe the Klan is up to, and how the fascists can be beat back in every country.
Food from 6.30pm with suggested donation per meal of £2.50
Talk from 7.30pm on Thursday 17th October at Kebele Social Centre, 14 Robertson Road, Easton, BS5 6JY
ALL welcome. Note that talks are free but donations welcomed to cover costs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/617917904927695/
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