Rahiem Shabazz
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Sep 04 2014
EXCLUSIVE: 90 City Schools Failed To Pass A Single Black or Hispanic on State Test
Dozens of public schools across the city failed to pass even a single black or Hispanic student on this year’s state math or reading exams, a new analysis shows.
Pro-charter school group Families for Excellent Schools found no black or Hispanic kids passed the standardized tests based on the more stringent Common Core standards at 90 schools with diverse student bodies.
Families for Excellent Schools CEO Jeremiah Kittredge said the study’s findings should shock the city Education Department into taking fresh action to help struggling students.
“It’s time for bold and transformational change,” said Kittredge. “We need to acknowledge that this is not the fault of children — it’s the fault of our system.”
Aug 31 2014
Elementary Genocide Screening & Panel Discussion In Harlem
Come and join our panelist in this discussion.
Last event was sold out so please arrive early. Seats are limited.
Moderator
Kamu Ptah (Educational Consultant)
Panelist
Rahiem Shabazz (Filmmaker Director)
Tracey D. Syphax (Award Winning Author/Activist)
Voyka Soto (Educator & Co-Founder of Sofara Int. Charter School
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Aug 20 2014
Why Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Is Investing Millions In Charter Schools
Millions of dollars are being invested in the private prison by Wall Street hedge fund managers, Fortune 500 Corporations and everyone else seeking to profit off of American’s most booming business. We all know the facts and statics on the rising rate of incarceration and how it its not a cost effective measure, but a profit driven motive to those who seek to profit off prison labor. But, what is not known is these same 500 Corporations and Wall Street hedge fund managers are making a windfall of money by not only investing in private prison, but on their investment in Charter Schools. It all started back in 2001, when then President Clinton signed into law, the ‘Consolidation Appropriation Act’. This law included provisions from the ‘Community Renewal Tax Relief’. The law provides tax incentives for seven years to businesses that locate and hire residents in economically depressed urban and rural areas. Continue reading
Jul 10 2014
Shackles 2 Solutions Lecture Tour Promo
“The Most Potent and Practical Tour of the Year”– Contraband Classified
The Shackles to Solutions National Lecture Tour Is Slated to Hit Various Universities, Churches and Communities Across America. The Tour will Feature Lectures and a Film Screening of the Award Winning documentary “Elementary Genocide” and a Book signing of the Best Selling Literary Piece “How to Build a People’s Army“.
Booking: [email protected]
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Jun 25 2014
Upcoming Screening Dates & Location
We have several screenings lined up in various cities around the country.
July 26: Crossroads Charter High School, 5500 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
Time: 6pm – 9:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/237095329820394/
September 20: The Black Market Film Festival U.K. (London)
September 25th: Raw Space Cultual Gallery 2031 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, New York, NY
Time: 7pm
September 26-27: 2nd Annual Justice on Trial Film Festival Hosted at Cal State University, Long Beach CA
http://www.justiceontrialfilmfestival.org/elementary-genocide/
Jun 09 2014
Unlock Your Pension From Being Invested In Private Prison
Too many public pensions are directly invested in the private prison industry. The future financial security of teachers and public employees should not depend on separating families and locking up our community members.
There is a need to be a divestment from companies and institutions that use public pensions to invest in CCA and GEO:
Jun 09 2014
Recap: Elementary Genocide Documentary Screening In Harlem
The screening of “Elementary Genocide” took place at Mayseles Cinema in Harlem. The event was moderated by Source Magazine writer Shabe Allah-Cleare. Lawrence Hayes and Tracey D. Syphax were panelist along with myself.
See Pictures Below.
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May 14 2014
California City May Charge Kindergartners With Misdemeanor For Bullying
The fight to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline must continue to wage on in each respective city. In Carson, California the City Council gave a preliminary approval to an ordinance aimed persons, including other youths, who cause anyone from kindergarten to age 25 to feel terrorized, harassed or threatened with no legitimate purpose.
In this new proposal, children as young as kindergarten-age could face misdemeanor charges for bullying under a proposed law advancing in the Southern California city.
According to The Daily Breeze, a final vote is expected on May 20.
First-time offenders could be ticketed for an infraction and fined $100. A second infraction would cost $200, and a third-time offense could bring a criminal misdemeanor charge.
May 14 2014
Event Alert: San Diego UAPTSD.Org’s Screening of “Elementary Genocide”
In Honor of National Week of Action Against Incarcerating Youth UAPTSD.Org
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