| Doreen Lawrence is to be presented with an award for her outstanding achievement on Saturday 26th May 2012 to coincide with the 49th Anniversary of African Liberation Day (ALD) which is a steadfast symbol of the world-wide Pan-African movement. "African Liberation Day for us is only an instrument to help organize our people..." In recognition of Doreen’s private and public struggles for racial justice, not just for her murdered son Stephen, but for all ethnic minorities over the past two decades, the National Forum for African Caribbean Organisations (NFACO) will be celebrating this incredible woman for her commitment to advancing aspiration, opportunity and achievement in the face of discrimination and deprivation. Assemble at 12pm to join the Carnival style procession at 1pm as it makes its way from Speakers Corner, Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square where the organisers will host a spectacular showcase ofAfrican Culture and Heritage in the UK. In keeping with the respectful and insightful legacy of our African tradition the theme of this year’s event is INTROSPECTION “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots” WE ask you to join with us, to share in our journey of self-exploration of the whole African identity, and to celebrate Our History, Our Traditions, Our Culture and most of allOURSELVES………………….. Live performances by: AKALA ALEXANDER D GREAT D’ALBERTO DRUMS OF RASTAFARI EmpresS * 1 (الامبراطورة الاولي) FLOETIC LARA JC KAMAU KWEST THE MESSAGE GOSPEL CHOIR with special performances by DAMARI PRODUCTIONS THEATRE GROUP and Capoeira Displays Speakers Include: Rev. Hewie Andrews Olu Femiola (NFACO) Adolf Maveneka - Zibabawe Youth Org (ZYO) Mario Gousse - Pan-African Society Community Forum (PASCF) Sylbourne Sydial Jak Beula - Nubian Jak Community Trust Vincent M John [Steering Group Chair] London Notting Hill Carnival and Representatives From The Pan-Afrikan Community Movement(PACM) One Voice Community Collective All-African People's Revolutionary Party (AAPRP) & United Family and Friends Campaign (UFFC) For Further Information Contact (Olu: 07774 948 533 OR olu@thenationalforum.com (Yvonne: 07947 107 777 OR yvonne@thenationalforum.com (Sharon: sharon@thenationalforum.com (Isis: 07941 478498 OR info.1voice@gmail.com When: 26th May 2012 Where: Assemble 12pm Hyde Park, Marble Arch (North Carriage Drive) |