NUBIAN KNIGHTS NETWORK: Prospect Park

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
GOOGLE MAP

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