AIM Queens Don't Need No Thrones

AIM Vegas Soldadas in Action

Aim Clika Vegas hip hop soldadas Paria Bakhtiar & DJ DUWOPRose will be spittin and spinnin old skool raw underground sickness later this month at yet another event; Retrospect. These sisters work harder than any artists I know. They are Queens who don't need no thrones because it ain't about bling, money or fame for these women because they have absolute integrity. 'Real Recognizes Real' and that's why we wanted them to be in this movement and it's why they accepted our rare proposal. I'm not exaggerating when I say they make the whole global AIM familia proud. Anyways this is wassup so get your ass down there if you're in Vegas. AIM!!!

"Fighting with words as our weapons."

~AK47~

~AIM President~

Afro-Venezuelans and the Struggle for Equality (Special Event at Nyumburu)

 

The Nyumburu Cultural Center is pleased to invite you to a special talk and discussion with

Congressman Modesto Ruiz
President of the Subcommittee on Legislation, Participation, Warranties, Duties and Rights of African descendants in the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

The Nyumburu Cultural Center
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
12 noon- 2:00pm
If you plan on attending please RSVP: solomon@umd.edu


For some years now, Afro-Venezuelan communities have increasingly begun to organize themselves and effectively impact progressive policy change in Venezuela. Congressman Ruiz will discuss the current advances being made in Venezuela against racism and discrimination as well as some of the problems that still exist. Additionally, he will speak of the overall changes sweeping the nation as a result of increased political participation and citizen empowerment under the Chavez administration.

Modesto Ruiz has been a deputy in Venezuela’s National Assembly from the state of Miranda since 2006. In 2009 he became the President of the Subcommittee on Legislation, Participation, Warranties, Duties and Rights of African descendants. Most recently in that capacity, he was responsible for the drafting of a national law against racial discrimination and intolerance that is expected to be passed this year. In 2006, he helped draft the Law of Communal Councils that was later approved by the National Assembly. He has been a member of the Parliamentary Friendship Groups of the National Assembly between Venezuela and various African countries including Gambia and Angola and was the Chairman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Namibia in 2009. Before his career in the National Assembly he was a city councilman for the municipality of Andres Bello in Miranda State (1993-1995) and shortly after was elected Mayor of that same municipality until 2000. He is a journalist by training and has been involved for many years in promoting policies that recognize and uplift the Afro-Venezuelan population. Since 2007 he has been a member of the Network of Afro-Venezuelan Organizations.

 

Nyumburu Cultural Center
1120 Nyumburu Cultural Center
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
tel. 301.314.7758 fax. 301.314.0383
email: nyumburu@umd.edu
The Nyumburu Cultural Center is dedicated to advancing and augmenting the academic and the multi-cultural missions of the university by presenting a forum for the scholarly exchange and artistic engagement of African Diaspora culture and history. Our many programs are open to the entire university community and are open to the general public.

The Art of Lyrics: SAI & Enki

To celebrate the genesis of our East Coast New York/New Jersey AIM Chapter sharp spitting Generals SAI (New York Shot Caller) and Enki (Dirty Jerz Shot Caller) spat some hard AIM truth on the same stage. Our sick spitting political East Coast emcees/activists kicked it hardcore at the Art of Lyrics event on Friday October 15th in the home of Hip-Hop itself, da Bronx. The results were explosive and they repped harder than a flamed up Blood but it was justice not violence these cats were spreading like fucking wildfire. To see how hard they brought it to the Bronx for the AIM East Coast Familia check this hot shyt. Your ears and eyes are gonna need treated for third degree burns homies.

Helping with Hip-Hop

Big ups to AIM emcee Perseverance who helped raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by performing Hip-Hop for Charity with other sick emcees at The Berkeley Cafe last Friday. Hip-Hop can not only raise awareness but it can also raise money for campaigns, charities and causes so AIM emcees should try to contribute to such events as much as possible because first and foremost we are activists who are here to establish positive global change.

Thank you Perseverance for setting a great example to other emcees because for the most part Hip-Hop has been made about competition, wealth and fame as opposed to co-operation, altruism and change. The AIM has proven yet again that we will only commit to utilizing Hip-Hop positively not negatively, as we see exploitation and ethical bankruptcy both within the mainstream and the underground. Let's take Hip-Hop out of the hands of the oppressors and put it back into the hands of the oppressed. Moreover don't assume that all 'conscious' or 'underground' emcees are commited to positive change because many of them parrot the same individualism, violence, sexism, racial sterotyping, blind religious fanaticism, homophobia and consumer greed that we see in mainstream rap music. Read between the lyricism because Hip-Hop like everything else needs to be critically analyzed or it will be a problem not a solution. The AIM are the solution and Political Hip-Hop like Street Poetry and Guerrilla Graffiti are just some of our tools for raising awareness. Neverthless Hip-Hop should always be utilized in cohesion with activism because once one has raised awareness about injustice one has to take direct action against it. Essence is revealed through praxis so take AIM if you're hard enough!

Stay Defiant!

~AK47~

The AIM Army are GREPPIN For Justice!

The AIM Army are GREPPIN!

The AIM is proud to be able to offer these Guerrilla Republik UK shirts available exclusively via The AIM. Please order at our online shop in your preferred currency or buy one on the UK leg of Capital-'X' and Jehuniko's I Want Justice Tour (sponsored by The AIM, Guerrilla Republik UK and Real Hip-Hop Forever).

The Anti-Injustice Movement, aka The AIM, Guerrilla Republik UK and Real Hip-Hop Forever presents Capital-'X's I Want Justice Tour in the UK with guest emcees Jehuniko from the US and Brent Lee Regan from the UK, and the legendary DJ Flako from Guatemala. This is the rawest, most brutally honest revolutionary Hip-Hop to explode onto the UK underground. If you want candy rap, or weak and wavering conscious Hip-Hop then this is not for you because this collective of international underground raptivists are nothing short of revolutionaries. If you're down with intelligent lyricism, raw truth and hard-hitting beats then this is a show you can't afford to miss. People are sleeping and this performance is going to make them wake up and smell the thermite.

Chew Gum and Kick Ass!

~AK47~

Poets 4 Political Prisoners (featuring AIM Street Poet Warrior)

"This is an event that not only highlights the beauty and creativity of our people, but also emphasizes the importance and benefits of community organizing. Poets 4 Political Prisoners is a tool used to educate through the use of poetry and hip-hop, highlighting freedom fighters and activists. Poets 4 Political Prisoners serves as a benefit to support the creation of materials such as, CD’s and newsletters used for the legal expenses and commissary of many victims of injustice."
(Poets 4 Political Prisoners)

If you're anywhere near Atlanta, Georgia this weekend, particularly tomorrow night, please make sure you go see revolutionary AIM Street Poet and Activist Warrior Bonds at Poets 4 Political Prisoners as part of Black August Weekend and Happily Natural Day. The event will provide radical conscious Poetry and Hip-Hop particularly on the subject of civil rights and it will celebrate people of color. This event has been organized by the progressive FTP Movement who we encourage you to support.

Please support Warrior by buying in incredible book Gunz, Poems & Rosez which is a collection of his rebellectual responses to his experiences in contemporary Amerikkka. He is also an emcee who has incredibly successfully transformed his poetry into Hip-Hip with his album with the same name Gunz, Poems & Rosez. Preview a few of his tracks below to inhale the vapours of change.


Peace In!~AK47~

Seeking Justice For Ian Tomlinson

On April 1st 2009 an English newspaper vendor was on his way home from work when he came across an area containing a number of G20 protestors and riot police. Around 19.30 he collapsed in the street and died.

The Police initially reported that he had died of a heart attack. Allegations started to emerge that he had been assaulted by police before his death and a statement was released by Police stating that they had had no interaction with him prior to his collapse. A week later a video was obtained by The Guardian newspaper from a New York man who had been in London on business. The footage (above) show Ian Tomlinson walking in front of riot police and dog handlers, walking away from them. One officer then struck his legs from behind with a baton and pushed him to the ground. The footage shows this was an unprovoked attack on an innocent passerby who minutes later collapsed and died.

The first autopsy result confirmed the cause of death as being a heart attack. Dr. 'Freddy' Patel is currently suspended from duty pending an investigation by the General Medical Council and faces at least 26 charges of inappropriate conduct related to 4 other cases. The second autopsy was performed at the request of The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) and of Ian Tomlinson's family. It returned the cause of death as being internal bleeding resulting from a blow to the abdomen with complications caused by psorosis of the liver. A third autopsy was requested by the defence and this returned the same verdict as the second one.

Other videos by passersby and journalists have also been made public of the incident but The IPCC claimed that no CCTV cameras existed in the area where the assault had taken place. A newspaper later published pictures of 6 CCTV cameras in the area and the statement was withdrawn by The IPCC. The officer who struck Ian Tomlinson has recently been named as PC Simon Harwood and The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has taken until very recently to make a decision on whether or not to prosecute him.

The CPS announced on July 22nd that there would be no prosecution in the case as the differing opinions in the 3 autopsy results made it too difficult to determine the true cause of death and therefore to bring a case against the officer in question. PC Harwood is facing a disciplinary hearing for gross misconduct.

A picket against The Department Of Public Prosecution (DPP) has been arranged for Friday 30th July and pickets will also be carried out throuhout the UK in support. Those wishing to attend the London picket should be at The Office of Department of Public Prosecution,Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, SE1 9HS at 12 noon. Those unable to attend can look for a protest in their area, or just do one yourself or with some friends. Those unable to do that can show their support in the way that I will be. Change your avatar picture to a picture of Ian Tomlinson for 1 day, and tell everyone you speak to his story.

RIP Ian Tomlinson. Justice must be had.

March Against Heroin, Friday 18th June, NJ

Via AIM Member Enki:

*TRY TO DRESS IN AS MUCH BLACK AS POSSIBLE!*

We all know it is out of hand. We all know we need to do something.

At 5pm on Friday we are going to march against the heroin problem that is spiraling out of control in Sussex County. We are going to march from the Mountain Creek North parking lot up route 94 to the A+P in Vernon and then back to the Cobblestone Square.

Upon returning to Cobblestone we will be having a rally in the Square. There will be speakers, open mics for anyone that wants to share their feelings about what's going on, relay their own experiences, voice opinions, or most importantly create solutions.

*[There will be live music from Keitcho's Peachos and Like The Movies at the conclusion of the event!]*

This is a COMMUNITY PROBLEM. It affects ALL OF US. We need to be proactive in taking a stand against this issue. We can not continue to hope it is going away. We need to come together and learn about what to look for, how to respond, and what to do. Collectively we will overcome this problem and triumph as a COMMUNITY.

There will be materials about where to get help for addiction, find meetings, or talk to people.

Please stop what you are doing on Friday and get out this very important step that we all must take together. We will begin amassing in the parking lot at 3pm. The march starts at 5pm.

If anyone needs a ride, has a question, a suggestion, or anything please let us know.

Please try your best to DRESS IN BLACK. If you're unable to, come in whatever colors you need to be in to be present. It's more important that you're present!

SPREAD THE WORD.