Program of Commemorative Events Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the 67’ Student Demo

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DAVID P. RICHARDSON EDUCATION COALITION (DPREC)Tommy Ingiaye, Chairman

“EDUCATE TO GOVERN! TEACH OUR OWN!�
November 17th 1967-Novemeber 17th 2007

Program of Commemorative Events Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the 67’ Student Demonstration

Wednesday November 14th

Student representatives from several high schools will speak at a SRC meeting.

Thursday November 15th

Student representatives will be presented with a resolution written by Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller and Councilwoman Marion Tasco that declared November 17th David P. Richardson Day for the City of Philadelphia.

Friday November 16th
What: “Day of Student Voices�—in commemoration of the 40th year anniversary of the historic November 17th 1967 Philadelphia High School Student Walkout in demand of the teaching of African-American History and a better education for all Black children

Where: 440 N Board St. (Outside the Headquarter of the Philadelphia School District)

When: Friday, November 16th 2007 4pm-5pm

Who: All Philadelphia High School Students, Parents, College Students, Community Organizations and their supporters

Speakers:

Imani X of Philadelphia Freedom Schools
Pili X of the Young Black Activist Coalition
Terrell Glover of the Poor Righteous Youth, November 17th Youth Caucus, Germantown High School
Gabe Bryant of Sankofa Community Empowerment
Reese of November 17th Youth Caucus, Overbrook High School
Rakim Rogers and Courtney Warfield of the Young Legends of Germantown High School

Performing Live:

God Power Movement

Hosted By Sister Malikah

AND DON’T FORGET THE AFTER PARTY!

What: Youth Fresh Fest Battle 2007-For Positivity in the Schools and in the Streets Hosted by Lace1 the Pink Lotus

When: November 16th, 2007 5pm – 8pm

Cost: Free Admission

Where: Benjamin Franklin High School Gymnasium 550 North Broad Street

Performing Live: New African Poets, August 7th Movement, Shorty Roc

To register for the Emcee or Hip Hop Dance Battle
Email:
Lace 1 - hiphop7989@hotmail.com
(215) 931-3712 (cell)
Please include the following information:


Emcees (Must rhyme solo!)
1. Real Name
2. Hip Hop Alias
3. Phone Number
4. School Name

Dancers (Crews must be 2 or more Dancers)
1. Real Name of each Dancer in your Crew
2. Hip Hop Alias of each Dancer
3. Phone Number(s)
4. School Name

There are only 12 emcee spots & 14 Dance Crew spots! Register ASAP!
Battle Rules and Regulations will be emailed & provided at your school!

Sponsored by the David P. Richardson Education Coalition and Power 99 FM

Saturday November 17th

What: Town Hall Meeting and Education Forum Hosted by Dana King, Joel Gray and Dr. Greg Carr

Where: 440 N Board St. SDP Education Center

When: Saturday, November 17th 2007 9am-3pm

Who: Participants in the 67’ Demonstration, Students, Community members, Political Activists and Scholars from Across the Country

Speakers: Masiira Abdul-Malik, Dr. Muhammad Ahmad, Mike Simmons, Kenny Hamilton, Dr. Turner Churchville, Rel Styles, Germantown High School student Jeremy Holland and many others

For more information contact

November_17th_coalition@yahoo.com
Myspace.com/dpreducationcoalition
(215) 221-9017