BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT MOVEMENT JOURNAL and BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT

On December 12, 1996 The first issue of the electronic BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT MOVEMENT JOURNAL was released. Many of you have received e-mail forwards from us regularly for over a year, but we have been compiling the information so that we could place it in a concise format and send it out each month. We are proud that as the Afrikan Kultural Arts Network is nearing the end of its fifth year in existence, that we could launch this new electronic publication.

If you would like a copy of the issue, you can write us at

We also ask that you pass this information on to other people of color so that we can support each other on and offline.

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE YOU TO SCROLL DOWN AND SEE THE BUSINESSES THAT ARE PART OF THE AFRIKAN KULTURAL ARTS NETWORK THAT ARE SUPPORTING THE BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT MOVEMENT. TAKE SOME TIME TO SUPPORT THEIR BUSINESSES.

Peace!

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Stop by the Afrikan Kultural Arts Network website at:

http://users.aol.com/queenmut/Afrikan_Network.com

You can find a list of books and tapes for sale at this site which make great educational gifts. Also, you could buy someone a ticket to an event or for a tour or become a member of the network yourself.

Also, stop by

The Black World Today

to find out more details about what is going on in the global Black community.

Contact AKAN anytime to see how you can support the businesses, institutions, and the efforts of those dealing with the issues of our community.

"Action is worth more than gold!!!"

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THE AFRIKAN KULTURAL ARTS NETWORK'S BUSINESS BASKET

These are a few businesses that we recommend that you check out:

- Association for Healing Alternatives

Box 47

5648 Riverdale Avenue

Riverdale NY 10471

718-601-2531 Fax 718-884-1291

This is a company which is founded and operated by a very humble and spiritual sister. They provide alternatives for women to heal naturally without surgery. They provide free information on alternative healing resources.

- Keepers of the Culture

305 West Street

Beaufort SC

Books, art, jewelry, hand made headwear, dolls, and other accessories, health food and healing products including incense and herbs, special Gullah items. This store is owned and operated by some serious community minded sisters. Drop by and you will always feel at home.

- Suna Accessories

(404)758-2153 Near Atlanta, GA

This company sells afrocentric accessories that are of quality.

- Fambro Gifts

P.O. Box 1931

Cape Girardeau, MO. 63701

(573) 332-0343

E-mail: VKQG41A@prodigy.com

1. Ethiopian Ocean Books & Artifacts:

Specializing in Books and African import items for Black people world wide. Orders processed in 1 week time.

2. AMM-GAR-DEN ENTERPRISES, INC.

Specializes in Afrocentric posters, cards, calendars, and clothing.

3. W.E. T.E.A.C.H.;(Working, Educating, Towards Everyone Accepting Cultures Holistically)

Non-Profit org. that gives lectures, seminars, slide shows, films, conducts field trips, etc. for diverse cultures. Donations accepted.

- Heddie T and Company

(412) 242-5269 Pittsburg, PA

Tote bags, accessories, garments, and incense. This company can also manufacture quality items for your retail outlet or organization.

- Cherish the Children

Post Office Box 725

NY NY 10024

Telephone and Fax (914)964-5472

Contact them for a catalogue of their latest afrocentric wear for children. They make quality cultural wear for the tots.

- Abebangnajo Adesango

Fax (803) 252-2431 Columbia, SC

This brother has an array of African and afrocentric items. He specializes in clothing. Send him a fax and let him know that you are interested in his product line and his current store location.

- Sound Foundation Audio, Inc.

(718)452-5477 New York

"Have system, will travel" is the operating principal of this company. They can provide DJs, telecommunication uplink supports, video recording and production and they specialize in live sound. Call Brother Kwame Sha who will give you the technical foundation on which to build your next cultural, community, or business event. You can also drop him a line at kwamesha@webtv.com

- Felicia Gomes Wedding and Party Planning Services

(917)812-4910 (718)493-2376 New York

This sister specializes in weddings, parties, and networking events of all types from decorations to speakers to caterers and more. The highlight of her planning is afrocentric events which include dancers, libations ceremonies, cultural foods, and programs detailing the significance of the function. Call her for any event large or small.

- Scott Morrow Dance Theatre

23-04 33 Street #8

Astoria NY 11102

(718)721-9785

This brother is a powerhouse of dance techniques. If you are interested in learning dance or having a dance troupe perform for a function or you need a choreographer, please take some time to give him a call.

- Vibes of Afrika

Post Office Box 40-0199 Brooklyn NY 11240-0199

(212)439-1026 E-mail:QueenMut@aol.com

If you are seeking lecturers, performers, a publicist, public relations personel, or specialist in some other aspect of business, please contact us to assist in the planning and programming of your event. We can provide contacts globally. We can also recommend venues.

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