NUBIAN KNIGHTS NETWORK: Friday, July 2, 2010

QUOTATIONS OF "BLACK"

"Whenever I use BLACK it relates to some history of Africans in that particular place. It’s the idea of the color BLACK as a metaphor, or as a representation of African-Americans. It’s the notion of BLACK- BLACKNESS - and all its other meanings in relation to the history of race..."

- Fred Wilson

"Most of my fortitude to continue doing the work comes from the moral outrage I feel about the injustices that Black people endure disproportionately daily."

- N. Abdul-Wakil

"In the end, what matters is not skin shade but pan-African consciousness. Loving your complexion, your nose, lips, hair length and texture, no matter what the politics or trends decide, and simply be. That's the problem with us (African folks). We're still learning how to love ourselves. So used to glorifying others and putting others first..."

- Dredlocks Tree

Friday, July 2, 2010

5th Annual ADODI Sea Tea Boat Ride
Monday, July 5th, 2010 @ 6PM
Pier 40 Near Chrsitopher Street
New York City

Official Website: adodiintl.org

The ADODI New York Chapter
presents
THE 5th ANNUAL ADODI SEA TEA BOAT RIDE

Monday, July 5th, 2010
6:00PM to 10:00PM

Greetings Bruthaz,

Yo! We're back yet again for our 5th Annual ADODI "Sea Tea" Boat Ride on Monday, July 5th, 2010 boarding @ 6PM. Like years past, we'll have plenty of fun with a lot of bruthaz who you can meet and mingle with, some great live music with Cameron Da DJ coming back for his second sea tour along with a CA$H bar and a free buffet dinner.

Tickets sales are $25.00 per person!! Still at a low price! We really look forward to seeing you on Monday, July 5th, 2010.

Harambee (Let's all pull together)!

Aché!
ADODI New York

We will set sail on The Queen of Hearts from Pier 40 which is 2 blocks south of Christopher Street and West Side Highway.

Please be advised that there is no food or drink allowed on board, and all carry-on bags are subject to search by the boat owners. Boarding will begin promptly at 6PM.

Ticket Sales:
Herb..... (917) 696-3610

(917) 828-5971

E-mail ROD (aka "BIG ROD")..... BIG.ROD02[at]GMAIL.COM

THANK YOU!

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS:
Take the #1 Train to Christopher Street.
Walk 5 blocks west to West Side Highway
(by the round water foundation landmark).
Then walk approximately 1 1/2 blocks south to Pier 40

www.ADODIintl.org

ADODI's HERITAGE
(Founded in Philadelphia, PA in 1986
by ADO Clifford Rawlins)
WE'RE IN OUR 24th YEAR!

ADODI, the plural of ADO,
is a Yoruba word that describes a man who "loves" another man.
More than just a description of partners in Africa, the ADODI
of the tribe are thought to embody both male and female ways
of being and were revered as shamans, sages and leaders.

Who is ADODI?
ADODI is a community of men of color who affirm their
African lineage and love of men. Our purpose is to foster and
encourage the self-discovery, validation, empowerment and
liberation of all members of our diverse community.

Where do we meet?
Every 2nd Saturday of every month @
Audre Lorde Project
85 South Oxford Street
(between Fulton Street & Lafayette Avenue, next to the church)
in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, NY
4:00PM - 7:00PM
A potluck dish is welcomed but not required - An open heart is!

DIRECTIONS:
"C" train to Lafayette Avenue; "G" train to Fulton Street;
D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 trains to Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street
Buses: B25, B26, B38 or B52 to closest stop to S.Oxford Street

TRAVEL MAP

REMEMBER, EACH ONE REACH ONE!
SHARE THE EXPERIENCE:
INVITE AND BRING ANOTHER BRUTHA TO OUR GATHERINGS!