Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Lumumba

January 17, 2011 is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Congo’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, Patrice Emery Lumumba. Friends of the Congo (FOTC) will commemorate the 50th anniversary by joining justice seekers throughout the globe who will be showing films, holding rallies, and organizing teach-ins and forums to commemorate the life and ideas of Patrice Lumumba.

FOTC will encourage its supporters, which span over 50 countries and 300 university campuses and communities throughout the globe, to participate in the commemoration by showing films on Lumumba.

Friends of Congo will also join in solidarity with the family of Patrice Lumumba in calling for justice for the people of Congo. We appeal to all justice seeking people throughout the globe to join in this worldwide call in support of the Congolese people’s quest for justice.

In the United States the anniversary falls on the same day as the official celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday. Dr. King famously said, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” We appeal to the disciples of Dr. King to join us in calling for justice in the Congo.

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New York

Monday, January 17, 2011
7:30 PM
Maysles Cinema
343 Lenox Ave/Malcolm X Blvd.
New York, NY 10027

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the tragic assassination of
Patrice Lumumba on January 17th, 1961 the Maysles Cinema presents, in
partnership with Friends of the Congo, the true story of the rise to
power and brutal assassination of the legendary leader of independent
Congo, Patrice Lumumba.

The screening of Lumumba will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:
Kambale Musavuli, Spokesperson, Friends of the Congo
Lubangi Muniania Samar Al-Bulushi will moderate the discussion.

Contact: Phone: 212-582-6050 x221 or email: info@friendsofthecongo.org
Http://friendsofthecongo.org

Washington DC Event:

Film & Discussion: Lumumba

Time: 5 - 7:30 PM

Where: Sankofa Books & Videos

Contact: Friends of Congo info@friendsofthecongo.org or 202-584-6512

Website: Friendsofthecongo.org

January 17, 2011 is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Congo’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, Patrice Emery Lumumba. Friends of the Congo (FOTC) will commemorate the 50th anniversary by joining justice seekers throughout the globe who will be showing films, holding rallies, and organizing teach-ins and forums to commemorate the life and ideas of Patrice Lumumba.