And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Hi Ish,
Thought you might find the following interesting, possibly worthy of posting
to your list.
Mike Mc
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Full-name: Andrade1TC
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 10:26:25 EDT
Subject: Fwd: african ceremony
Subject: African Ceremony Information>For your information>>
>> Subject: African Ceremony>>>>>>
FYI
>> Please forward this information to as many people as possible.
On July 3,
1999, during a ceremonial event at sea, a monument honoring the
millions of men, women, and children who lost their lives en route to and at
the hands of slavery between the 15th and 19th centuries will be lowered
into the Atlantic Ocean's Middle Passage, perhaps never to be seen
again.Six (6) replicas of the monument will be created for placement on land in
Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, North America,and
South America. The Honorable Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United
Nations, has endorsed the project, describing it as an opportunity
to help broaden the understanding of African cultures and the heritage of
people of African descent.
The goal of the Homeward Bound Foundation is to see to it that every
man,woman, and child in the Diaspora is aware of the Middle Passage
Monument Project by January 1, 1999 so that serious efforts can be
made for us to converge on New York City for the long-overdue tribute to
our ancestors.Through the media, fliers, promotional T-shirts, posters,
and the use of e-mail, we intend to inform our community. The most
effective means of spreading the word, however, is through word of mouth.
During the next four (4) months, please use every possible opportunity to
spread the word.Inform your co-workers, your preachers and your
neighbors.Please notify your contacts abroad, because we want strong
representation
from around the world. Ask them to diligently spread the word in their
respective countries. Then in January, with an informed community,
we will shift the strategy to physically getting people to New York-utilizing
car pooling, buses, trains, discounted plane fares etc. The ships depart
Manhattan June 26, 1999 for the Monument Site. A series of events
will take place in New York City between June 19th and June 25, 1999,
enabling everyone, to play an integral role in this once-in-a-lifetime salute
to our great ancestors. The famous March on Washington, the Million Man
March, the Million Woman March and the Million Youth March have all
set the stage for millions of Black people from around the world to come
together in New York for the Middle Passage Monument Project. On
July 3, 1999, we will lower a monument and lift our spirit. May God bless us
all as we embark on our most profound journey.
LYNN EVANS, Administrative Coordinator
Department of Museum Education
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 So. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603-6110
312-443-3640 Telephone and Voice Mail
312-443-0084 FAX
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