Oct 1st^- New York City. Black organizers convened in over 40 cities for the third installment of the National-International Day of Action and Unity. Harlem, New YorkSaturday, October 1st brought into existence a ‘United Front for Black and African Peoples’. Attendees listened to legendary black activist, Professor James Smalls, Dr. Leonard Jefferies, Senegalese Presidential candidate Mustafa Mbeki, Black Panther/ Councilman Charles Barron, Zayid Muhammad, Divine Allah, and keynote speaker and National Day of Action and Unity co-organizer Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz, the New Black Panther Party National Chairman. Due to unforeseen circumstances [Atty. Shabazz], the 05’national co-convener of the 2005 Millions More Movement could not deliver his message in person; reluctantly Atty. Shabazz presented a resounding message of hope and unity via telephone. Atty. Shabazz reminded the audience, “Our Unity is the key” and that “we must be consistent in this liberation struggle for the hearts and minds of our people.” The event consisted of grassroots activists, the Nation of Islam, New Black Panther Party, Freedom Party, and various organizations all together for the resurgence of the black community. All Participants were encouraged to sustain a national boycott and refrain from all non-Black Businesses in response to the state supported murder of Troy Davis, at the hands of the Georgia State Department of “Corrections.” Organizers shouted, “I am Troy Davis” in a show of solidarity for the struggle of Political Prisoners and black inmates now on Death Row. In Brooklyn, New York, a “Black Day of Self Determination and Unity” featured much-needed clothing give-away to poor black families and youth day. London, England hosted the second annual “African Liberation Day” based on Pan-Africanism and self-love.  In Newark, NJ, Trenton, NJ Charlotte, North Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania organizers held town halls, rallies and streets speakouts. Every city provided free food, clothes and information to throngs of black brothers and sisters. In Washington, D.C. and Chicago, Illinois, serious activists met to produce concrete plans to combat the problems of police brutality, sentencing disparities, inner-city gang warfare and other key issues relating to the black community. In Louisville, Kentucky, a well-attended Nationhood conference took place at a local bookstore with the local residents, ready for change. In Jacksonville, Florida Mikhail Muhammad led a 1,000-man march with a coalition of activists throughout the Black Community. Mr. Muhammad said, “violent crime is a very serious issue in our community, and we are tired of sweeping community issues under the rug.” Thousands marched through poverty stricken areas of the Black community with a renewed commitment do be proactive in the black community. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, former gang member, radio host- activist Silky Slim, The Peacekeepers Movement and members of Nation of Islam converged on the streets talking to impressionable youth about the effects of gang warfare and genocide. In Fairmont, West Virginia, the Black Unity Coalition rallied for self-respect and justice in predominately-white Virginia where Blacks have struggled for unity and development.  In Los Angeles, organizers led by Malik El-Ghani convened ineimert Park to speak with gang members and community leaders on the importance of unity, self-determination, and the history of New Black Panther Party.  The backbone of National Day of Action is the Black man and Black women determined to develop strategies and courses on our path to liberation. The National- International Day of Action is a sign of a new Blackman and Woman in America, not resolved to the position of servitude of our former colonial slave masters.

Ayira Ayotunde Ife, a Midland, Texas activist and national coordinator of the Tuba-Tijani Express says, “the time for talking is over. In the past we would be content with speeches and lip-service, producing a void of direct action and confrontation with black opposition, a movement with concrete goals and serious organizers brings light to a dark problem, we hope to solve”

Attorney Shabazz, and his Day of Action Movement has given pro-active leadership and a methodology that any serious organization, activist, or common person can learn from. The next day of action four is set for February meanwhile we will continue to make everyday count. Attorney Shabazz his laboring staff is engaged in international trade with Africa, and are preparing to deliver three-tons of humanitarian aid to Senegal, South Africa by the next National Day of Action. Attorney Shabazz says, “I appreciate the endorsement of Minister Louis Farrakhan and support also I thank Allah for my mentor and friend, Dr. Khallid Muhammad for giving me the lessons and encouragement necessary  to continue the struggle.” www.dayofactionmovement.org

by Chawn Kweli, National Spokesman for the New Black Panther Party

Ayira Ayotunde Ife, a Midland, Texas activist and national coordinator of the Tuba-Tijani Express says, “the time for talking is over. In the past we would be content with speeches and lip-service, producing a void of direct action and confrontation with black opposition, a movement with concrete goals and serious organizers brings light to a dark problem, we hope to solve”