Book Release and Reading of Mumia's New Book "Faith of Our Fathers"

Book Release and Reading of Mumia's New Book "Faith of Our Fathers"

You are Cordially Invited to three separate book release parties/signings/readings in 3 cities celebrating Mumia's new book from Africa World Press "Faith of Our Fathers: An Examination of the Spiritual Life of African and African American People."

The events will occur in Washington, D.C. on November 29th; Philadelphia on November 30th, and New York City on December 5th.

Each event will feature readings by supporters of Mumia such as Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Toni Medina, Sybil Roberts, Dr. Ishakamusa Barashango, and presentations on Mumia by Pam Africa, Sam Jorden, and others.

City-by-city information is as follows:

Washington, D.C., Saturday, November 29th, 4 - 7 pm at Cafe Mawonaj, 624 T Street N.W.

Readings from Mumia's book by Toni Medina, poet and professor at Howard University and author or books including "Bum Rush The Page;" Melani Douglass aka "Daughter of the Northstar, poet and direct descendant of of Frederick Douglass; professor Sybil Roberts, playwright of "A Love Song for Mumia" will share her astounding 15 minute play called "The Visit;" Mark Thomas, minister, activist and radio host of "Make It Plain" radio show on X.M. satellite radio; attorney Sam Jorden; Pam Africa, coordinator of ICFFMAJ and Minister of Confrontation for the Move Organization. Additional speakers to be confirmed.

(please note that Sam Jordan was mistakenly listed in a previous e-mail as the spokeserson for the camaign to free Jamil Al-Amin)

Directions by Metro subway: Green Line, to Shaw/Howard stop. 6th & T Streets N.W., between 6th & 7th

Directions by car: 295 to Washington D.C., take New York Avenue exit, straight down to 7th street, make a right on 7th street going North until at T st. and 7th N.W., take another right and you'll see Cafe Mawonaj.

For more information contact Suncere Ali Shakur at 202-332-4480 or Sabrina Green at 410-468-7715

Philadelphia: Sunday, November 30th, 3 - 6 pm. at Haneef's on South Street (8th & South Street)

Mumia's book and information on his case will be presented by Mumia's sister Lydia Barashango and his brother-in-law, Rev. Dr. Ishakamusa Barashango, author of "European Holidays: A Mental Genocide." A presentation will also be given by ICFFMAJ coordinator Pam Africa.

More speakers to be confirmed!

For More information contact: ICFFMAJ at 215-476-8812, or 215-730-0699

New York City, (Harlem) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2003 7-9 PM at RIVERSIDE CHURCH 9 TOWER 91 Claremont Avenue, at 120th Street

HOSTED BY REV. JAMES A. FORBES, JR., SENIOR MINISTER, RIVERSIDE CHURCH

JOIN RUBY DEE AND OSSIE DAVIS, PROFESSOR JAMES CONE, MICHAEL TARIF WARREN, PAM AFRICA, FATHER LUIS BARRIOS, KAREN TAYLOR, AND OTHERS FOR READINGS, DISCUSSION, LEGAL UPDATE, BOOK SIGNING, FOOD, AND MUSIC!

$30 Book included $25 Seniors, students, fixed income $10 Program, only

For ticket information call: (212) 330-8029

Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition, NYC212-330-8029, www.FreeMumia.com , info@FreeMumia.com

Don't forget: A Call to Order: Saturday, December 13 March and Rally in Philadelphia for Mumia!!

On the weekend of Dec. 13th there will be a major conference in Phila. for Mumia. This Dec. 9 marks 22 years since Mumia's arrest and imprisonment despite the massive amounts of evidence proving his innocence. It's been 22 years too long and we must step up the pressure to demand his release. Please mark this event on your calendar, spread the word and start organizing buses, etc. from out of town. Phone trees must be put to use now so that everyone knows about this very important conference. More details will soon come. Please let us know you will be there by emailing ICFFMAJ@aol.com .

Rally: 10 a.m., at the Friends Neighborhood Guild, 7th & Fairmount Streets

March: 11 a.m., to Benjamin Franklin High School, Broad & Green Streets

Program/Conference: 1 p.m. at Benjamin Franklin High School

Featuring: Seeds of the Revolution: Julia and Malcolm Wright (daughter and grandson of Richard Wright) Fred Hampton, Jr. (son of murdered BPP Chairman Fred Hampton) Frederick Douglass great-granddaughter Prof. Sybil Roberts will present her astounding 15 minute play called "The Visit" Much, much, more!!

Info: 215-476-8812, icffmaj@aol.com