Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Dr. Gerald Horne to Speak on Paul Robeson: The Artist as Revolutionary

 

The Peoples Center is proud to co-sponsor with the New Haven Free Public Library an author talk "Paul Robeson: The Artist as Revolutionary," with Dr. Gerald Horne on Wednesday, September 9 at 7 pm.  The discussion of Paul Robeson is very timely today.  Robeson was a fierce defender of democracy against fascism. Zoom link below.

Author Talk: Dr. Gerald Horne

Paul Robeson: The Artist as Revolutionary

Wednesday, September 09
7:00pm - 8:30pm  

Part of the Summer @ 7: An American Experience Virtual Series

Join Dr. Gerald Horne for a discussion of his book, Paul Robeson: The Artist as Revolutionary.

A world-famous singer and actor, a trained lawyer, an early star of American professional football and a polyglot who spoke over a dozen languages: these could be the crowning achievements of a life well-lived. Yet for Paul Robeson the higher calling of social justice led him to abandon both the NFL and Hollywood and become one of the most important political activists of his generation, a crusader for freedom and equality who battled both Jim Crow and Joseph McCarthy.
 
In Paul Robeson, Gerald Horne discovers within Robeson’s remarkable and revolutionary life the story of the twentieth century’s great political struggles: against racism, against colonialism, against poverty—and for international socialism. This critical and searching biography provides an opportunity for readers to comprehend the triumphs and tragedies of the revolutionary progressive movement of which Robeson was not just a part, but perhaps its most resonant symbol.

Dr. Horne holds the Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies. His research has addressed issues of racism in a variety of relations involving labor, politics, civil rights, international relations and war. He has also written extensively about the film industry. Dr. Horne received his Ph.D. in history from Columbia University and his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley and his B.A. from Princeton University.

Teaching

Dr. Horne's undergraduate courses include the Civil Rights Movement and U.S. History through Film. He also teaches graduate courses in Diplomatic History, Labor History and 20th Century African American History. Dr. Horne uses a variety of teaching techniques that enrich his classes and motivate students to participate

Research Interests
Dr. Horne is the author of more than thirty books and one hundred scholarly articles and reviews. His current research includes an examination of U.S.-Southern African relations since the so-called “Anglo-Boer War” at the end of the 19th century and an analysis of the Political Economy of the music called “Jazz” from the late 19th century to the present.

Link to Join Zoom Discussion:

https://zoom.us/j/93439736169

This event cosponsored with the New Haven Peoples Center
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Friday, April 10, 2020

COVID-19 Solidarity Update April 9, 2020

New Haven Peoples Center
COVID-19 SOLIDARITY UPDATE April 9, 2020

While we "STAY SAFE, STAY HOME" except for essential needs or work shifts, the New Haven Peoples Center will share a regular compilation of links to mutual aid, actions, information and on-line cultural and organizing opportunities

We stand together in solidarity and demand inclusion and protection with full civil and human rights for every person no matter immigration status, race, gender, age or income.

ACTIONS

Undocumented Workers Relief Fund. Attached is a letter from a broad array of organizations including the Peoples Center to the Governor, legislators, and the federal delegation calling for a special fund to cover immigrant workers.  Please sign-on here: http://chng.it/ZFsWGNhqLk

Civil and Human Rights During COVID-19. The Peoples Center is one of 43 organizaations that sent a  letter  to the Governor demanding priority action during COVID-19 to include and protect those disproportionately affected.


VIRTUAL EVENTS

April 22 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm On-line Earth Day rally for a Green New Deal RSVP at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejntBVXtmdRIeycYJZaZbquvDmWJgj8mfCIjkXKWbo6ftISQ/viewform
April 23 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Insure our future - Not fossil fuels https://actionnetwork.org/events/connecticut-stop-the-money-pipeline-insure-our-future-not-fossil-fuels

INFORMATION

Know Your Rights in the Workplace (English and Spanish)
Know Your Rights in the Workplace: COVID-19 in English and Spanish is a resource to help workers navigate different state and federal programs, including Unemployment Insurance, paid sick leave and FMLA. Haga clic aquí para la version en español. Issued by CWEALF.

Guide To Filing Unemployment ClaimsThe State Department of Labor has created a guide to filing unemployment claims in light of the COVID-19 outbreak with specific instructions for individuals who suffered job losses due to the outbreak. Following this guide will result in the most efficient claim possible.

Access Health CT
Access Health CT has extended the deadline to April 17 for the special enrollment period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To get covered starting May 1st you must call 855-365-2428.

School Meals
School meals 7 days' worth of food distributed on 3 days/week New Haven Schools Grab & Go Meals for students 18 years old and younger

Mutual Aid New Haven Area Mutual Aid Fund Semilla Collective of New Haven for labor and immigration justice! Funds raised go towards direct financial assistance or essential items supporting New Haven area community members who are disproportionately affected by this crisis
CT Mutual Aid - sign up for offerings and/or needs https://ctmutualaid.com/en/home

Hotlines
If you, or someone you care about, feels overwhelmed with sadness, depression or anxiety, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. Posted by Sen. Gary Winfield.

Food, shelter, and other needs statewide: call 211 or visit  https://www.211ct.org/ 
State, City Updates
EDUCATION AND THE ARTS

Student Learning
The CT Board of Education has prepared Resources to lSupport Student Learning during the COVID crisis. https://storage.googleapis.com/pt06-1/messages/attachments/d8e398cdb0906a769124dc23ee866ad8bac47cd0/Connecticut-Covid19-Resources-to-Support-Student-Learning-002-final.pdf

Creative Arts Workshop
Creative Arts Workshop is offering many online classes, demonstrations, and other events through its website under the heading “Creating Freely.”

Music Jeff Fuller's trio recordings, with Darren LItzie on piano and Ben Bilello on drums, are available online here, here and here.
Listen to Yale School of Music performances at the YSM Facebook page
New Haven Museum
The history of the City of New Haven is alive and well. We welcome you to learn more about it at the New Haven Museum.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Black History Month Film, March, Event


46th Black History Month "Voting Rights are Worth the Fight" Event begins with a "Dump Trump" Unity March and Motorcade Sunday February 23.

"Voting Rights are Worth the Fight," is the theme of this year's 46th Annual People's World African American History Month celebration, to be held Sunday February 23, 2020.

The day will serve as a call to action and unity against rising open racism and white supremacy, making the 2020 elections crucial for the future of the African American freedom struggle and the freedom struggle of all peoples and the planet.

A Black History Month "Dump Trump" Unity March & Motorcade will leave at 2:30 pm from the New Haven Peoples Center 37 Howe St. and proceed to Troup School 259 Edgewood Ave. where there will be a program at 4:00 pm.
The program will feature a panel discussion opening with a 1963 Video by the SNCC Voter Project in Mississippi and remarks by Brian Steinberg, a participant in Mississippi Freedom Summer; Barbara Vereen,, Staff Director Local 34 Unite Here at Yale; Sulemy Cordova, Connecticut Students for a Dream,Wilbur Cross High School; and concluding remarks by Judge Clifton Graves, Professor of African American History.

Also on the program will be presentation of prizes in the Arts and Writing Competition Grades 8 to 12, "Harriet Tubman and The Right to Vote." and a tribute to Lula White, freedom rider and former competition judge. Also, drumming by Brian Jarawa Gray and Friends and music selections by Kompozure and Ice the Beef youth,

The march and event will bring together groups organizing against heightened racism, militarism and exploitation in the elections and beyond, toward a future of solidarity, justice, peace and sustainability where all persons can reach their full potential.

In advance of the march, the feature length documentary "Freedom Summer" will be shown at the Peoples Center on Friday, February 21 at 7 pm. Released in 2014, the film tells the story of the courageous students who came to Mississippi in the summer of 1964 to work with local organizers and African American residents to claim their right to vote and shatter the foundations of white supremacy Poster making for Sunday's march will also be part of the evening.