For Immediate Release  

Contact:  Mwariama Kamau

(202) 202-543-7023

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION - AFRICAN COMMUNITIES LEAGUE DIVISION #330 cordially invites the Black Community to celebrate the 21^st Anniversary of African Heritage Month in Washington DC and Baltimore, MD. During the month of August, the UNIA-ACL will be offering free events to celebrate and commemorate the achievements of Black People throughout the centuries and particularly where they relate to the month of August.  

Schedule of Events:

 Saturday August 4^th, 2001   12 Noon to 8:30 PM

  21^st Annual African Heritage

Family Festival

  Roots Public Charter School (#15 Kennedy St. NW Washington, DC)

 Black Star Enterprises Presents Cultural Artist

BaBa Ngoma (Master Drummer) & Friends

The Malcolm X Drummers & Dancers

The Nubian Intl. Hand Dancers

Jelani Alleyene(Steel Pan)

Laini Mataka (Poet)

Jali-D Rappercussionist

Moonshine (Poet)

Mamadi Nyasuma (Cultural Griot)

Englishman (Reggae Artist)

BlackNotes

Speakers from various Organizations

Vendors African Market Place

Plus Much More

For additional including Vending  Information call 202-543-7023

Info@unia-acl.org                       www.unia-acl.org  

  Saturday, August 11, 2001  12 Noon – 8:30PM

 11^th Annual William Syphax Day

(100 Block of P. St. SW Washington, DC)

Main Speaker: Min. Ahmed Assalaam, President, UNIA-ACL DIV 330

 Friday, August 17, 2001   7:00PM – 9:00PM

The Annual Marcus Garvey Birthday Tribute

At the Thurgood Marshall Center

(1826 12th St NW Washington DC)

The event will feature a number of local historians and activists detailing the historical impact Marcus Garvey had on Washington. Light refreshments will be served.

Saturday, August 18, 2001  11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Guest Speaker: Min. Ahmed Assalaam, President, UNIA-ACL DIV 330

 31^st Annual MARCUS GARVEY DAY 2001

 Saturday August 18^th, 2001

Baltimore Maryland (West)

Parade 10 AM to 12 Noon

Begins at Carey and Cumberland St. at the

Wall of Respect, Proceeds down Pennsylvania Ave

Thru Dolphin St. to Fremont Ave. up Edmondson

Ave. to HARLEM PARK

 Those interested in participating in the Parade

with their Bands, Organizations and Family may

Call 410-625-0540 or 202-543-7023

Cultural Celebration

Saturday August 18^th, 2001 12 Noon to 7 PM

HARLEM PARK  Gilmore St. & Edmondson

Music, Poetry, Art, Speakers, Games for the Youth

& African Market Place

(Vendors $20.00 per table.  Call 410-625-0540)

Sunday, August 19, 2001  4:00 PM – 7:00PM

ONE GOD! ONE AIM! ONE DESTINY!

At John Wesley A.M.E. Zion

1615 14^th ST NW Washington, DC

(14^TH AND CORCORAN ST, NW)

This event will be a spiritual tribute to the oneness of God and the oneness of Afrikan people throughout the Afrikan Diaspora.

   Sponsored by the Woodson Banneker/Jackson-Bey Div. 330 of the UNIA-ACL of the world and the African Heritage Month Committee of Washington DC