GLOBAL URBAN CULTURAL CENTER, INC.

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UBUNTU MEANING

“Ubuntu Means, I Am Because We Are.”

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SATURDAY JULY 22, 2023

THE TESTIMONY OF SOUNDS FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO COLONEL ALLENSWORTH AND THE TOWN HE CREATED FOR FREE BLACK SLAVES AFTER THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY!!!!

THE HISTORY OF ALLENSWORTH, CALIFORNIA (1908 TO PRESENT)

Allensworth, the first town in California established exclusively by African Americans, was founded in 1908 by a group of men led by Colonel Allen Allensworth. Born a slave in Louisville, Kentucky in 1842, Allensworth became the highest ranking black officer in the U.S. Army when he retired in 1906.

As a boy, Allensworth was punished for learning to read and write which was unlawful for enslaved people in Kentucky and across the South. During the Civil War, he escaped and sought refuge behind the Union line, where he worked as a civilian nurse in the Army Hospital Corps.

From 1863 to 1865, Allensworth served in the U.S. Navy and afterwards became an ordained Baptist minister. In 1871, Allensworth met Josephine Leavell, a school teacher, organist and pianist. They were married on September 20, 1877. Josephine Allensworth worked diligently with her husband to promote his educational and religious works. The couple had two daughters, Nellie and Eva.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT:

https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/history-allensworth-california-1908/

TESTIMONY OF SOUNDS VIDEOS

PROMOTIONAL COMMERCIAL FOR THE EVENT IN ADDITION TO SOME OF THE ARTISTS THAT WILL BE PERFORMING

TESTIMONY OF SOUNDS SATURDAY AUGUST 12, 2023

Chester Whitmore

Frankie 100 - Show at the Apollo - Chester Whitmore in "Chester Madness"

Legendary dancer and Los Angeles native Chester A. Whitmore was mentored by MGM dancer and choreographer Fayard Nicholas (of the Nicholas Brothers) and studied with famed performers John Bubbles, Clarence Landry, Norma Miller, and Leonard Reed (co-creator of the“Shim-Sham.”) Mr. Whitmore performs all over the world and has worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Madonna. He and his dance company Black Ballet Jazz performed with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra under the direction of Mercer Ellington, the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Frank Foster and the great Miles Davis. He has toured as a tap dancer and historian with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra of Washington DC. Most recently, he choreographed scenes in the Oscar-winning film La La Land.

Dennis Flowers

Singing "Close The Door" by Teddy Pendergrass

Dennis Flowers

Singing "Love Won't Let Me Wait" by Luther Vandross

Dennis Flowers

Singing "SuperStar" by Luther Vandross

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Libation 2020 kingdomday pre ceremony. by Rev. Baba C. Eziokwu Washington

THE LATE SAMMY DAVIS JR. TALKING ABUT RACISM

Samuel George Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American singer, dancer, actor, comedian, film producer and television director.

At age three, Davis began his career in vaudeville with his father Sammy Davis Sr. and the Will Mastin Trio, which toured nationally, and his film career began in 1933. After military service, Davis returned to the trio and became an overnight sensation following a nightclub performance at Ciro's (in West Hollywood) after the 1951 Academy Awards. With the trio, he became a recording artist. In 1954, at the age of 29, he lost his left eye in a car accident. Several years later, he converted to Judaism, finding commonalities between the oppression experienced by African-American and Jewish communities.

THE STORY OF COLONEL ALLENSWORTH

Sheryl Lee Ralph discussing racism

The Story of Marcus Garvey A Documentary

Sammy Davi Jr. talking about racism

Haile Selassie - God Emperor of Ethiopia Documentary

Malcolm X | City Desk (1963)

The Hate That Hate Produced (1959) | Malcom X First TV Appearance

ABOUT US

Who We Are

The Global Urban Cultural Community, Incorporated (GUCC, Inc.) is a collaborative body of individuals and organizations, with a Pan-African perspective, working to create a repository of information and activities to connect Africa and the Americas together under the spirit of Ubuntu. The community and center will provide a universal platform for the exchange of concepts, ideas, and activities on both local and global levels, fostering the awareness and enrichment of Pan- African heritages, values, and relationships. Programming will feature a wide range of topics including the performing arts, healthy eating and diet, modern spirituality, and relevant philosophical and political debates.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is based upon the ancient concept of Maat which directs the mind, body and soul towards correct alignment with universal truth, honesty, and morality.

Our Purpose

To promote the use of modern technological methodologies such as live streaming, video streaming, chat rooms, pod casting, online instruction, and virtual workshops for education, healthy living, and increased Pan-African cultural awareness and appreciation. To provide opportunities for individuals to monetarize their personal information base and unique skillsets, for the further development of entrepreneurial abilities.

Services Offered

a. Live streaming of personal events and community activities

b. On-line instruction through courses, lectures, and workshops

c. Real-time concerts, performances, pod casts, interviews, debates, and panel discussions

d. Cultural tours & festivals

Embracing History CORRECTLY

Background Information

Awful as race prejudice, lawlessness and ignorance are, we can fight time if we frankly face them and dare name them and tell the truth; but if we continually dodge and cloud the issue, and say the half truth because the whole stings and shames; if we do this, we invite catastrophe. Let us then in all charity but unflinching firmness set our faces against all statesmanship that looks in such directions. --W.E.B. DuBois

Black Americans already know the accomplishments and achievements of white Americans. It is in the fabric of the standard history of America, as seen through the eyes of white Americans. This is not to suggest that the learning of black history by white Americans would bring a quick and decisive end to racism, and the race issue, in America. But it is a critical pillar in the building of a bridge between the two Americas: a bridge of knowledge that spans the gulf of ignorance; a bridge of respect that spans the bay of disdain.

Our History From A World Perspective

Our histories are intertwined by the blood of slavery and the spirit of freedom. Slavery and freedom have been the central points of reference in America's history, with the common perception that the history of Black Americans begins with slavery and the prevalent view that Blacks contributed little to American or world civilization. This, of course, ignores the fact that rich civilizations flourished in Africa while Europe was still in its infancy.

Eureason And Eurocentric Thought

Subjectivity Objectivity

The writing of the history of one culture from the milieu of another culture ….rises serious questions of cultural bias and distortion.

It does not necessarily offer objectivity, and indeed could Not offer it in any sense in which this involves freedom and color.

In terms of objectivity, where it touches evaluation of facts and event, a cultural alien can only offer an alternative set of prejudices.

This is evident in this debate that places Greeks before the Egyptian or Kushite civilization “NOT OUT OF AFRICA DEBATE” Dr. John Henrik Clarke vs Mary Lefkowitz

PAN-AFRICANISM

Definition

Pan-Africanism is the idea that peoples of African descent have common interests and should be unified. Historically, Pan-Africanism has often taken the shape of a political or cultural movement. In more general terms, Pan-Africanism is the sentiment that people of African descent have a great deal in common, a fact that deserves notice and even celebration.

History Of Pan-Africanist Intellectuals

Pan-Africanist ideas first began to circulate in the mid-19th century in the United States, led by Africans from the Western Hemisphere. The most important early Pan-Africanists were Martin Delany and Alexander Crummel, both African Americans, and Edward Blyden, a West Indian. Those early voices for Pan-Africanism emphasized the commonalities between Africans and Black people in the United States. Delany, who believed that Black people could not prosper alongside whites, advocated the idea that African Americans should separate from the United States and establish their own nation. Crummel and Blyden, both contemporaries of Delany, thought that Africa was the best place for that new nation. Motivated by Christian missionary zeal, the two believed that Africans in the New World should return to their homelands and convert and civilize the inhabitants there. (Source: Britannica)

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Pan-Africanism Is Essential For The Survival Of Black People

Contemporary Western Hemisphere champions of Pan-Africanism include the following:

1) Marcus Garvey

2) Kwame Ture (AKA: Stokely Carmichael)

3) Malcolm X

4) Don King

5) Rev. Baba Clarence E. Washington

Pan-Africanism And Its Association To The Rastafarian Religion

The Rastafarian religion is another entity developed in the Western Hemisphere that believe in a strong connection to Africa. Rastafarianism is Afrocentric and focuses attention on the African diaspora, which it believes is oppressed within Western society, or "Babylon". Many Rastas call for this diaspora's resettlement in Africa, a continent they consider the Promised Land, or "Zion".

One of the beliefs of the Rastafarian religion is that "Africa is for Africans, at home and abroad." Famous Rastafarian champions of this view included reggae icons Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Winston Rodney (AKA: Burning Spear), Joseph Hill (AKA: Culture), Garnett Silk, and Buju Banton, just to name a few.

RACISM IS OUR PANDEMIC!!

FREEDOM IS A MUST!!

AFROCENTRIC THOUGHT IS ESSENTIAL!!

FREEDOM IS A MUST!!

THE COMMUNITY TEACHING OUR STORY

This photo is of community children participating in a science seminar and workshop

MATHEMATICS

THE COMMUNITY TEACHING OUR STORY

The invention of mathematics is placed firmly in African prehistory. Over 35,000 years ago, Ancient Egyptians scripted textbooks about math that included division and multiplication of fractions and geometric formulas to calculate the area and volume of shapes.

CONNECTING

Africa And The Americas

EVENT TICKETS

TICKETS WEBSITE ADDRESS

UBUNTU MEANING

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THE TESTIMONY OF SOUNDS FESTIVAL IS DEDICATED TO COLONEL ALLENSWORTH AND THE TOWN HE CREATED FOR FREE BLACK SLAVES AFTER THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY!!!!

TESTIMONY OF SOUNDS VIDEOS

PROMOTIONAL COMMERCIAL FOR THE EVENT IN ADDITION TO SOME OF THE ARTISTS THAT WILL BE PERFORMING

Chester Whitmore

Dennis Flowers

Dennis Flowers

Dennis Flowers

AFRICAN DIASPORA SUMMER EVENTS - COURTESY CARIBPRESS

AFRICAN DIASPORA SUMMER EVENTS

HEADLINE NEWS - OUR WEEKLY, MONTHlY, AND YEARLY!!

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Libation 2020 kingdomday pre ceremony. by Rev. Baba C. Eziokwu Washington

THE LATE SAMMY DAVIS JR. TALKING ABUT RACISM

THE STORY OF COLONEL ALLENSWORTH

Sheryl Lee Ralph discussing racism

The Story of Marcus Garvey A Documentary

Sammy Davi Jr. talking about racism

Haile Selassie - God Emperor of Ethiopia Documentary

Malcolm X | City Desk (1963)

The Hate That Hate Produced (1959) | Malcom X First TV Appearance

ABOUT US

Who We Are

Our Philosophy

Our Purpose

Services Offered

WELCOME VIDEO MESSAGE

PAN-AFRICANISM IS VITAL!!

Embracing History CORRECTLY

Background Information

Our History From A World Perspective

Eureason And Eurocentric Thought

PAN-AFRICANISM

Definition

History Of Pan-Africanist Intellectuals

Pan-Africanism Is Essential For The Survival Of Black People

Pan-Africanism And Its Association To The Rastafarian Religion

RACISM IS OUR PANDEMIC!!

AFROCENTRIC THOUGHT IS ESSENTIAL!!

MUSIC DEDICAted to AFRICA AND pan-AFRICANISM

Peter Tosh

Calypso Rose

Joseph "Culture" Hill

Peter Tosh

Bob Marley

Burning Spear

Burning Spear

Burning Spear

Culture

Garnett Silk

Bob Marley

Alston "BECKET" Cyrus

Photos of the African Union

PAN-AFRICANIST OF THE WEEK AND MONTH

RETIRED U.S. House of Representative MEMBER from California Diane Watson. CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS & Rev. Baba C. Eziokwu Washington

THE COMMUNITY TEACHING OUR STORY

THE COMMUNITY TEACHING OUR STORY

THE COMMUNITY TEACHING OUR STORY

MATHEMATICS

THE COMMUNITY TEACHING OUR STORY

THE COMMUNITY TEACHING OUR STORY

Social Media

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