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From: Kaleena Berryman <kale...@andromeda.rutgers.edu>
Date: Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 1:08 PM
Subject: ALI Presents: THE 1967 NEWARK REBELLION: POWER AND POLITICS, BEFORE AND AFTER
To: kale...@rutgers.edu

On September 30^th and October 1^st on the Rutgers University Newark campus, an important history lesson on Newark and Black Power will take place. The Abbott Leadership Institute Director Junius Williams, invites you to attend The North Conference - The 1967 Newark Rebellion, Power and Politics Before and After. RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-north-conference-the-1967-newark-rebellion-power-and-politics-before-and-after-tickets-25582400649

The North Conference - The 1967 Newark Rebellion, Power and Politics Before and After will explore the political and social climate of Newark for Blacks before and after the 1967 Newark Rebellion and election of Newark's first African American Mayor, Ken Gibson. The event will feature local and national civil rights leaders who were organizing on the frontlines at that time, as they discuss the role of organization in the struggle for power and justice for Blacks in Newark and across the nation. On the second day, we will feature an intergenerational panel of leaders to discuss Black Power, Black Lives Matter, and what successful movement building must look like today. Check out our lineup of panelists and special guests on the flier below.

On September 30^th there will be a reception from 5pm-6pm, with refreshments. On October 1^st, lunch will be served. The event is times to coincide with the 50^th Anniversary of “Black Power” and Newark Celebration 350.

Enclosed you will find the flier for the event. To register to attend use the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-north-conference-the-1967-newark-rebellion-power-and-politics-before-and-after-tickets-25582400649

If you have any questions, please call Conference Organizer, Kaleena Berryman at 973.353.3520 or email thenorthconferencenewark@gmail.com.

Junius Williams, Esq.

Director, Abbott Leadership Institute

Chair, Newark Celebration 350