Thursday, May 23, 2013

National Black United Front to Host African Liberation Day
Pittsburgh, PA –


National Black United Front (NBUF) will host an African Liberation Day (ALD) Parade and Celebration Saturday, May 25th, 2013. The parade will begin at 11 am at Crescent Elementary School, 8080 Bennett St. and end at the intersection of Frankston Ave and N. Homewood. Kofi Taharka, NBUF National Chairperson, will be one of the key speakers during the celebration. An integral part of the day’s activities will be the NBUF Feed the Hood Project. The Feed the Hood Project assists members of the Homewood Community who are striving to meet their basic needs for food, personal hygiene products, medical supplies and clothing. Throughout the day there will be live performances and cultural presentations. NBUF is inviting all community organizations and committed individuals to stand together in solidarity towards building a better Pittsburgh.
The day’s activities will conclude with a


New Jack Swing Old school Party Fundraiser. The fundraiser will take place 8 pm, at the Cabaret Hall, 7928 Frankstown Ave. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will go to the Feed the Hood Project. Performers will include Vanessa German, Lhagic, Legacy Art’s Project and DJ 360 Degreez. Live painting will be provided by local artist, Chiaka Zulu. Vendors will be on site with all the latest cultural fashions, beauty products and food.
NBUF is broad-based organization that includes all social, poli