1972 National Black Convention

Please share with your network. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Leona M. <> To: Leona M. < Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022, 02:03:51 AM EST Subject: March 10-12, 1972: (Fifty years ago) The National Black Political Convention (NBPC) in Gary, Indiana Peaceful Greetings, (May this message find you in good health and spirits) For whatever it is worth, this memo is to recognize the Fiftieth (50th) Anniversary of The National Black Political Convention (NBPC) held in Gary, Indiana on March 10-12, 1972. Gary Declaration, National Black Political Convention, 1972 https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/gary-declaration-national-black-political-convention-1972/ VIDEO: Official Trailer - “NATIONTIME: GARY” (1972) by William Greaves New 4K Restoration by IndieCollect (Video, Approx. 2 minutes) https://vimeo.com/386587728 “… In March 1972, an estimated 10,000 black politicians, activists and artists congregated at the National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana, with the express purpose of establishing a black political agenda. … His [William Greaves] filmed account of this historic event, narrated by Sidney Poitier with poetry recited by Harry Belafonte, was at the time thought to be too radical for television broadcast and was drastically edited.” SOURCE: https://docs.afi.com/2020/cinemas-legacy-2020/nationtime-gary#5ed6d95d1267c (FYI) … In case you missed it and/or in case you are interested, here is a link to the “drastically edited” video (58 mins) that was published to YouTube, on 12/03/2021, by “Rashid Sundiata”: VIDEO: “Nation Time! - National Black Political Convention, Gary, Indiana, March 1972” (Video, Approx. 60 minutes) - A William Greaves Production https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkKuieI2uLI NATIONTIME: GARY Featuring: Jesse Jackson, Richard Hatcher, Amiri Baraka, Charles Diggs, Walter Fauntroy, Dick Gregory, Bobby Seale (Co-founder, Black Panther Party), Betty Shabazz (Widow of Malcolm X), Coretta Scott King (Widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), Queen Mother Audley Moore, and more … Narrated by Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte Winner, First Black International Film Festival (New York) Held in Gary, Indiana, in 1972, the First Black National Political Convention brought together the entire hierarchy of Black political life in America. Ten thousand delegates from every state of the Union, representing every part of the political spectrum, attended the week-long conference. Their purpose: to celebrate the hard-won gains of the Civil Rights revolution, to define long range goals and hammer out strategies designed to achieve greater Black political empowerment in a society where democracy was not yet a full reality. NATIONTIME: GARY vividly captures the spirit and excitement of this historic gathering. It is the sole documentary record of the event on film. The film was produced, written and directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker, William Greaves, winner of over 70 international film festival awards. NATIONTIME: GARY is a “must” for any group interested in the history of Black politics in America. Ideal for African American and multi-cultural studies, political science courses, cultural and community education groups. SOURCE: “Nationtime Gary” flyer. (2018). William Greaves Productions. New York, NY. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkKuieI2uLI =-=-=-= BOOK: Leonard N. Moore. (2018). “The Defeat of Black Power - Civil Rights and The National Black Political Convention of 1972”. Louisiana State University Press. https://www.amazon.com/Defeat-Black-Power-Political-Convention/dp/080716903X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1946RONXJLOHN&keywords=leonard+n+moore&qid=1580427220&sprefix=Leonard+N.+Moore%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-1 VIDEO: Slide Show - "Toward A Black Agenda" w/ David Rambeau and Sam Riddle - 10/25/2018 - Detroit, MI (Slideshow Video, Approx. 4 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T5dm7pFF7s These photographs were taken on October 25, 2018 during the “NATIONTIME GARY - Film Screening and Discussion” Event, featuring David Rambeau (Executive Producer, Project BAIT (Black Awareness in Television)) and Sam Riddle (Media Consultant; and a former Michigan Delegate to 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana), at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (aka “The Wright”), 315 East Warren, Detroit, MI. SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T5dm7pFF7s VIDEO: “Conversation After Screening Documentary on 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary Indiana” - (Video, Approx. 42 minutes) This video was recorded on March 5, 2019 during the “Nationtime: Gary” Film Screening and Discussion” Event at Nandi’s Knowledge Café / Book Store, 71 Oakman Blvd, Highland Park, MI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk29rwa1WRE VIDEO: “Ed Vaughn: Discussion after watching film about 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary, IN” - (Video, Approx. 20 minutes) This video was recorded on October 17, 2019 after a private screening of the “Nationtime: Gary (58 minutes)” documentary film DVD, for Mr. Edward “Ed” Vaughn at the Narrow Way Cafe in Detroit, MI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daq-lrwX5YQ Thank you for your time and consideration. p.s. The 50th ANNIVERSARY of THE NATIONAL BLACK POLITICAL CONVENTION (2022) August 4 - 7, 2022 NJIT Wellness + Events Center, Newark, New Jersey https://www.nbpc2022.com/ p.p.s. Attached, please find PDF copy of the obituary for the former and honorable mayor of Gary Indiana, Richard Gordon Hatcher (1933-2019), who developed and hosted the National Black Political Convention in 1972. =-=-= “Self-respect is more powerful than a nuclear weapon.” - Frances Cress Welsing, M.D. http://take10charles.blogspot.com/2022/03/white-supremacy-is-inherited.html

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