Sidique Wai: United States of Africa is going to happen Sidique Wai: United States of Africa is going to happen
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Sidique Wai, President of the United African Congress speaks at the African Burial Grounds in New York City. Recorded on Sept. 9, 2007 as part of UAC's African Union Day celebrations.

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Pouring libation at the African Union Day Pouring libation at the African Union Day
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Honoring the ancestors by pouring libation at the African Burial Grounds in New York City. This was part of the African Union Day.

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Preserv-a-looliah by Reverend Billy Preserv-a-looliah by Reverend Billy
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Reverend Billy speaks in favor of preserving New York City icons, especially the public space and free speech gathering point at Union Square. The event was the 2008 Grassroots Awards ceremony of the Historic Districts Council.

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Hakeem Jeffries vs. Development Gone Wild Hakeem Jeffries vs. Development Gone Wild
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Brooklyn Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries speaks out against Development Gone Wild standing Mayor Bloomberg at the People's Accountable Development Summit (May 31, 2008)

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Rev. Daughtry speaks about Brooklyn Abolitionist history Rev. Daughtry speaks about Brooklyn Abolitionist history
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Rev. Herbert Daughtry speaks about Brooklyn Abolitionist his

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Joy Chatel & family @ Duffield conaming ceremony Joy Chatel & family @ Duffield conaming ceremony
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http://duffieldst.bl ogspot.com present: Joy Chatel and her family play drums and dance at the co-naming of Duffield Street as "ABOLITIONIST PLACE"

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CBID Education Forum #3 of 5 CBID Education Forum #3 of 5
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CBID Education Forum

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Joseph Lentol at the Duffield Street co-naming Joseph Lentol at the Duffield Street co-naming
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http://duffieldst.bl ogspot.com presents: NY Assemblyman Joseph Lentol talks about America's role in slavery at the co-naming of Duffield Street as Abolitionist Place. (Brooklyn September 20, 2007)

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Joyce Kim: Business owner displaced by Bloomberg rezoning Joyce Kim: Business owner displaced by Bloomberg rezoning
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Joyce Kim was a business owner with a successful wig store in Downtown Brooklyn. Her customers would come from several states to visit her store. The Downtown Brooklyn rezoning seems to favor non-Brooklyn businesses, and Ms. Kim was forced to close shop after this rezoning.

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Urban Justice Center speaks on Downtown Brooklyn rezoning Urban Justice Center speaks on Downtown Brooklyn rezoning
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Harvey Epstein, of the Urban Justice Center speaking at a rally organized by FUREE. UJC released a report on the Downtown Brooklyn rezoning at this rally organized by FUREE.

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Christopher Moore speaks about Abolitionist History Christopher Moore speaks about Abolitionist History
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Christopher Moore speaks about Abolitionist History

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Yvette Clarke urges support for DC efforts Yvette Clarke urges support for DC efforts
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Congressional Representative Yvette Clarke speaks at the People's Accountable Development Summit. She urges more community involvement in Washington.

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Rev. Dr. Sampson Slobert Rev. Dr. Sampson Slobert
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Rev. Dr. Sampson Slobert, spiritual leader of the United African Congress, at the African Union Day on September 9, 2007.

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David Yassky speaks about development David Yassky speaks about development
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New York City Council Representative David Yassky speaks at the People's Accountable Development Summit (May 31, 2008)

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CBID Education Forum #2 of 5 CBID Education Forum #2 of 5
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Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats brought together various community advocates to discuss the New York City public education system.

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