NEWSLETTER

EDITORIAL

"Growing U.S. Crisis In the Future! Our Struggle is on ALL Fronts.

WE must also Register and VOTE!"

Our Freedom-Liberation-Workers Movements must have a strategic assessment of this moment and a future vision that engages us in many direct political actions and tactical ways on ALL fronts! 

We must also build our own "independent political power and capacity" to vote on the electoral battlefront...with our "own political platform & agenda" on referendums, government budgets, stronger workers' rights and higher minimum wages, affordable housing, medical care for all, women/gender justice rights, healthy-safe environment, senior care, quality education, reparations and against imperialist wars. Voting is a tactic for broader political education & base-building capacity... it's not a strategic end!

Electoral politics.... local, national, international... is a good space to learn, debate, and discuss important concerns that impact our lives as Black & Brown people. workers/ working class and oppressed people. Here, we can discuss our needs/agenda, and alternatives & raise our working-class consciousness as the oppressed and exploited of the ruling wealthy elite class. We don't have to be a Republican or Democrat. We can be Independent or even socialist and still build our power as we vote and hold all elected officials accountable to serve our community.

To register to vote or update your registration information online, click here.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER AND VOTE!

FRUIT OF LABOR WORLD CULTURAL CENTER

ALL VOLUNTEER TEAM 

11:00 AM -12:30 PM on July 4 at

Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center Community Reading of...

"What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?"



"To him, your celebration is a sham..."



Descendants of enslaved people should be temporarily reminded of our tentative citizenship in this country. Listen to the masterful delivery of Douglass' famous speech by actor Ossie Davis, Jr..

Forty Acres and a Lie -- click the button below for podcast

FOLWCC Rentals

Need a special place for your special event?

The newly renovated Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center and the World Cultural Café are your place. The 2,000 sq. ft. World Cultural Center, with a big screen and surround sound theater, is the ideal intimate setting for:

• Graduation Parties & Game Nights
• Organizational & Business Meetings
• Classes, Seminars & Workshops
• Conferences
• Religious & Family Gatherings/ Reunions
• Bridal & Baby Showers
• Movie Screenings
• Receptions
• Gatherings for Watching Sports and Other Events
• Art Shows
• Small Concerts & Fundraisers

Rental form on website

We celebrate two BWFJ members, Brothers Chris Hollis, and Angaza Samora Mayo-Laughinghouse who, this past June, were recognized for their work and commitment to building

better communities.

Brother Chris was recognized and given an award for his work in his community, the labor movement, and his family at the 3rd Annual Honoring our Fathers of Color in our Community in Durham, NC on June 15th by a broad grassroots coalition of workers' organizations which included Domestic Workers Alliance and We Dream in Black.

Brother Angaza was recognized and given an award on June 14th at the 1st Juneteenth Scholarship Gala of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Xi Zeta Chapter for “teaching, inspiring, encouraging and empowering while being a pillar of support and strength to your family and communities and embodying

the spirit of Juneteenth”. Chris and Angaza have also led Workers Know Your Rights Workshops at the Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center.

We salute them!

JULY 2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday, July 4; What to the Slave is the 4th of July – Everyone is invited to a video preview, reading and discussion about Fredrick Douglas’s famous speech delivered on July 5th 1852; 11 AM-12:30 PM; brunch/refreshments; RSVP to 919-876-7187 or fruitoflaborwcc@netscape.com.

Sunday, July 7; 7 PM Raleigh Peoples Budget Coalition; location TBD; contact (919) 876-7187 for more info.

Wednesday, July 17; 6-7:30 PM; Black Workers for Justice Triangle Chapter Meeting

Saturday, July 20; 10:00-11:00 AM; Financial Health Workshop-Using the 5 Laws of Credit to buy your home or make basic family investments during present hard times. You must email or call our office at (919) 876-7187 to reserve your seat.

Saturday, July 20; 11:00 AM-12:00 PM; Virtual Flex & Flow – Yoga, Core Conditioning & Breath Class outside under the shade trees, taught by Donnae; Black bodies being murdered by police, mass shootings, rising inflation, grief, anxiety and depression are things that impact our mental and physical health. Participate in this FREE class to help begin to release this trauma. So, come out, bring your mat & towel. We have extra mats, if needed, Water and healthy snacks will be available. RSVP to Donnae at (919) 876-7187 or register at Eventbrite - search: Free Community Health Classes

Classes are free, but donations are greatly appreciated!

Saturday, July 20; 12 -1:00 PM; Workers Rights Workshop; Workers have power! Know what your rights are. RSVP to Angaza at (919) 876-7187 to reserve a space.

Sunday, July 21; 5:00-8:00 PM; Only on Sunday Jazz Sessions featuring Jazz Builds the 919; live music, food, community updates, speak-out, networking, trivia, and fun—$ 15 donation. RSVP to fruitoflaborwcc@netscape.com or call (919) 876-7187. 

2nd & 4th Sundays; 1-4 PM; Black Farmers Market at the SE Raleigh YMCA 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC; Go out and support Black Farmers growing healthy food to nourish our communities!

FOLWCC Art

Connect Your Dreams to Social Justice with conscience

FRUIT OF LABOR WORLD CULTURAL CENTER Culture!

AVAILABLE NOW!

Music and songs that inspire, engage, and liberate our spirit!

Enjoy Fruit of Labor Singing Ensemble’s Album: State of Emergency

The album is available on

Amazon, Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, iHeart Radio 

and many more streaming services and retailers. 

"Good Day For A Good Day" 

By Michael Franti & Spearhead

The Sidewinder

By Lee Morgan