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The Newest Members of the International Executive Committee
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The Newest Members of the International Executive Committee

We are excited to announce the newest members of our International Executive Committee, Aja Zola (Houston, TX) and Hadyah El (Philadelphia, PA). Both sisters joined AAPDEP as members, engaged in on-the-ground organizing as well as helping to build Zenzele Consignment, AAPDEP’s economic initiative. Their willingness to take on bolder responsibility in AAPDEP, which is a...

January 16, 2015May 13, 2021by
Video Announces “Zenzele Consignment”
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Video Announces “Zenzele Consignment”

In late June, AAPDEP launched a contest through our www.FaceBook.com/AAPDEP asking people to help us pick a name for our new Economic Development initiative. We received dozens of entries. Now we announce the winner, our logo, and the mission of our store.

August 27, 2014May 13, 2021by
One Step Closer to Self-Determination
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One Step Closer to Self-Determination

Arlington, VA: Leading members of The All African People’s Development & Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) and Black Star Industries (BSI) attended the National Association of Resale Trade Professionals Conference at the Ritz Carlton in Arlington, VA, from June 27-June 30, 2014. It was necessary to participate in this conference in order to gain access to information...

July 7, 2014May 13, 2021by
Juneteenth Jamming in Houston’s 5th Ward with Archie Bell
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Juneteenth Jamming in Houston’s 5th Ward with Archie Bell

HOUSTON–Juneteenth is the oldest holiday acknowledging the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas during the year of 1865. In honor of Juneteenth, the Houston chapter of the All African People’s Development and Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) hosted a jamming Juneteenth music and freedom festival. The festival took place on Saturday, June 21 in the AAPDEP 5th...

July 1, 2014May 13, 2021by
“32 Kids and Counting” Exposes Jamaica’s Widening Economic Gap
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“32 Kids and Counting” Exposes Jamaica’s Widening Economic Gap

Did you see the touching story about Annmarie Richards, a woman who has taken in 32 homeless, abused and otherwise shattered youth and raised them as her own? As the video of Annmarie’s story goes viral on the internet, we have to look at the underlying causes of the conditions that made her bold action...

March 30, 2014May 13, 2021by
Deforestation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Deforestation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

written by Samah Elsayed The story of the exploitation of Africa’s resources for the benefit of a few is sadly an all too familiar tale across the continent. Despite the wealth of resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country is mired in poverty and conflict. Colonialism, corrupt elites, western companies and foreign...

February 17, 2010May 13, 2021by