Black August 2025: A Tribute to the Martyrs, Honoring Resistance the Class of 1925 and Commemorating of the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the Great Flood
2025 is a special year for African people. It marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of a special class of Freedom Fighters, including in order of birth: Robert F. Williams, Malcolm X, Medgar Evers, Patrice Lumumba and Frantz Fanon.
“Finding Our Mission and Fulfilling It”: Honoring the Centenary of Frantz Fanon
Sunday, July 20, 2025 marks the 100 year anniversary of the birth of Martiniquian revolutionary, physician, psychiatrist, and emissary, Frantz Fanon. Fanon is one of the most influential revolutionary thinkers and organizers of the 20th century. His analysis and insights into the horrors and psychosis of European colonialism, imperialism, white domination, and capitalism are as relevant now as they were when he wrote them in the 1950’s and 60’s, in the service of the Algerian and Pan-African revolution.
Eversville (Jackson) Events
Wednesday, August 20th @ 6 pm
Public Event with Mireille Fanon (daughter of Frantz Fanon and Frantz Fanon Foundation), Ajamu Baraka (Black Alliance for Peace), and Kali Akuno (Cooperation Jackson)
At the Balagoon Center located at 939 W. Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Thursday, August 21st @ 4 pm
Film Festival
At the Patton House Gallery 512 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39201
New Orleans Events
Friday, August 22nd @ 6 pm
Public Event with Mireille Fanon (daughter of Frantz Fanon and Frantz Fanon Foundation), Ajamu Baraka (Black Alliance for Peace), and Kali Akuno (Cooperation Jackson)
Saturday, August 23rd @ 12 pm
Film Festival
Both Events at Cafe Istanbul located at 2372 St. Claude, New Orleans, LA 70117
Sponsors
Black Alliance for Peace
Cooperation Jackson
Frantz Fanon Foundation
New Day Collective
Patois Film Festival
