NUBIAN KNIGHTS NETWORK: Friday, August 5, 2011

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, August 5, 2011

ALP's 14th Annual Chillin’ & Grillin’
Prospect Park Long Meadow North,
5th Street Entrance
Saturday, August 13th, 2011 (12 Noon - 6PM)

When: Saturday, August 13th, 2011 - 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Where: Prospect Park Long Meadow North, 5th Street Entrance
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ALP's 14th Annual FREE Community Outing & Bar-B-Q!

Bring yourself, your family & your friends. Pack a lunch basket, blanket, beverages & your favorite outdoor games. (NOTE: When packing your favorite beverages, please remember, alcohol is prohibited in all NYC parks). We will provide: BBQ-type foods, salads, side dishes, vegetarian selections, bottled water & ice. Several organized games and activities await you!

Hope to see you there!

*Directions to Picnic site:

The Picnic will be held in Prospect Park, near the Picnic House, in Long Meadow North (the Picnic House is listed on all park maps). The entrance to Long Meadow North is on Prospect Park West & 5th Street. There are 2 ways to get there.

Take the F train to the 7th Ave./9th St. Station. Walk up 9th Street to Prospect Park West and turn left. Walk down Prospect Park West to the 5th St. park entrance.

Take the 2 or 3 train to Grand Army Plaza. When facing the park, Prospect Park West is on the right side of the park. Walk down Prospect Park West to the 5th St. entrance. Expect to walk 6-7 blocks.

Go through the 5th Street park entrance and follow the chalk arrows on the pavement to the picnic site.

Contact: Lolan Sevilla at 212.463.0342 ext. 12, lsevilla[at]alp.org

1st Annual BEDSTUY PRIDE 2011
@ Tompkins Park (Brooklyn, NYC)
Sunday, August 21st, 2011 (12PM - 6PM)

Audre Lorde Project‘s

Safe OUTside the System Collective (SOS)

Presents…

The 1st Annual BEDSTUY PRIDE 2011
Sunday, August 21st, 2011
12PM - 6PM
@
Tompkins Park
(Lafayette Avenue between Marcy & Tompkins Avenues)
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Official Website: alp.org

Endorse BedStuy Pride

Initiated by the Safe OUTside the System Collective of the Audre Lorde Project, a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color Center for Community Organizing.

To endorse BedStuy Pride, send an email to
bedstuypride[at]gmail.com

ENDORSERS IN FORMATION

Brooklyn Men (K)onnect (BMK)

Azucar! – A Queer Latin Dance Party

Lutheran Family Health Center- Project Reach Youth

New York City Anti-Violence Project

Ali Forney Center

Counterpublic NYC

New Yorker For Safe Transit

HIV Prevention Justice Alliance

Pretty Queer.com

Sanctuary for Families- the LGBT Initiative/ Community Law Project

Committee against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV)

Brown Girls Burlesque

Marimacho Brooklyn

Filipinas for Rights and Empowerment-Gabriela USA

Come join the Safe OUTside the System Collective of the Audre Lorde Project for our first annual BEDSTUY PRIDE. The Safe OUTside the System (SOS) Collective is an anti-violence program led by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans, and Gender Non Conforming (LGBTSTGNC) people of color. We are devoted to challenging hate and police violence by using community based strategies rather than relying on the police.

Why BedStuy Pride?

Bed Stuy Pride 2011 is an opportunity for neighborhood folks to come together and celebrate the fabulous Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender Non-conforming People of Color community in the neighborhood many of us grew up, and currently live in. As an anti-violence community-based collective, SOS feels that one of the best ways to combat violence in our community is to start AT HOME. Bed Stuy Pride 2011 is an opportunity for us to show our community how truly fabulous we are, Brooklyn style!

Sunday, August 21st from 12:00 – 6:00pm (at @ Tompkins Park on Lafayette Avenue between Marcy & Tompkins Avenues) the Audre Lorde Project’s S.O.S. Collective will host the 1st Annual Bed-Stuy Pride to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Transgender and Gender-Non-Conforming people of color in the Bed-Stuy community. The day will feature performances, artists, vendors, activities for youth and adults, and more!Bed Stuy Pride 2011 is an opportunity for neighborhood folks to come together and celebrate the fabulous Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community in the neighborhood many of us grew up , and currently, live in. As an anti-violence community-based collective, SOS feels that one of the best ways to combat violence in our community is to start at home. Bed Stuy Pride 2011 is an opportunity for us to show our community how truly fabulous we are, Brooklyn style!

We would love for your organization to support this event!

Become an Endorser!

Endorsers are organizations/ businesses that promote Bed-Stuy Pride through membership, outreach, and online promotion. There is no fee to endorse. Endorsers are placed, as appropriate on media releases/announcements/flyers as a Bed-Stuy Pride 2011 Official Endorser and receive verbal acknowledgement at Bed-Stuy Pride Day Celebration as Official Endorsers.