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The Culture Center |
The Collective Black People Movement (CBPM) got our Start from the Culture Center, 361 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta, Georgia November 1995. This is when we first started to gather our people's Skills, Talents, and Intelligence (Education). The Culture Center is the Home Base of Collective Black People Movement (CBPM) and wherever our People are, we have to have a Culture Center. Its the African (Black) People's YMCA. Members heard about the CBPM by the following Methods: 1. From other members, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends, Inquired, Grapevine, Advertisement, Fryers, Vibes, WRFG 89.3 FM, Faith, Ear to Ear, Divine Inspirations, Word of Mouth, Picked up flyers at the Pati Stop on Edgewood Ave., Picked up flyers from the Kulture House in the West End, Walk-in/Visiting the Culture Center, the Rastafari Community, 2. From Attending the following functions held at the Culture Center, 361Edgewood Ave. Downtown Atlanta: a. Meetings of the Nations of Gods and Earths b. African Liberation Day Celebrations c. Poetry Shows d. Malcolm X Day Celebrations e. Ethiopian New Year Celebrations f. Juneteenth Celebrations g. Meetings of the Atlanta Rastafari Community (ARK) h. Marcus Garvey Day Celebrations i. Black History Month Celebrations j. Kwanzaa Celebrations k. And more… Achieving our present members to the Collective Black People Movement was obtained by Ayo-ola, Sister Hekat, Charles P, Chinyelu, Cypress Brown, Ebis, Elijah, Jah Wes, Jahnana, JC Heru, Makeba, The late Moses Bay from Kenya, Malik Kalom, Muhamma Wali (Infinity), Ras Marvin, Safiyah, Silence, Sister Dee, Sister Rose, Sister Nyl, and Telly, …Special Thanks to these people for the work that they have done for all of us in beginning the process of uniting our people from different black organizations, spiritualities, families, individuals, cities, states, and countries. …Special thanks also is due to Sister Jaha, Papa O, Culture Mikey, Michael Cure, DJ Reality, Tony Rankin, Ras Irate, Jawanza, The Dubman, Mr. Humble, Selector, Sister Peaches, Jr. Silk, Sister Akiri, Iras Levi, Spanky Dread, Sister Wakelah, Sister Moses, the Cosmic Love Beat Family, Ras Kofi, Sister Rashima, Sister Patricia, Mama Dread, Rodney, Shaka Winston, The late Bongo Gabriel, Rick I, Fox, Don, Tony, and Ken because without their support, input, and contributions, the CBPM would have not been possible. Special thanks to the brothers and sisters who gave support to the Culture Center, whose names are not mentioned, but your goods works will stand forever. The CBPM is livicated to RAS REDDIE and all Black Liberation Brothers and Sisters who has left us much to early. |
Everywhere African People are we have to gather,document and organize our people |
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Ujima - Collective Work and Responsibility in building The Culture Center |
See all 7 principles of Kwanzaa in Action at the Culture Center |
After practicing the Nguzo Saba (Principles of Kwanzaa), the Collective enjoys the fruits of the Harvist. |
Sponsored by the Collective Black People Movement (CBPM) |
Culture Center Videos: 1. History of Atlanta Reggae pt 2 Elijah & Tony Rankin 2. History of Atlanta Reggae pt 4 Happy Nappy & Tony Rankin 3. History of Atlanta Reggae pt 5 Happy Nappy & Tony Rankin 4. At the Culture Center Cindy Simeon & Tony Rankin 5. Where are you going Dubman Tony Rankin & Ras Marvin 6. Not Pretending/True Love Tony Rankin & Champion 7. Praise Jah - Tony Rankin |
History of Atlanta Reggae Pt. 2 Tony Rankin and Elijah |
Coming Next: Music and Videos from the Culture Center...Stay Tuned. |
The 18 year History of the CBPM from the Culture Center (1995) to 2013 CBPM Conference Listen |
CBPM Conference Call Sunday, June 6th, 2010 The New CBPM Economic Plan |
The first online presence of the CBPM Here |
This is the Collective Black People Movement (CBPM) first website. Thanks Angel Fire and http://www.angelfire.com/ga/culturecenter/index.html |