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CITY OF MI{1M1, FLORIDA
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a ENTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO. DATE: FILE:
Cesar Odio April 2, 1992
Mayor
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION
4 ITEM ON THE APRIL 30TH
FROM: REFEREN"ENDA
Miller J. Dawkins
Commissioner ENCLOSURES:
Please schedule a discussion item of the April 30, 1992
Commission Meeting Agenda for Mr. Alex Kelly a representative
from the Malcolm X Birthday Coalition to appear before the
commission. Mr. Kelly can be reached at 681-1335. Please also
see attachments to this memo.
Attachments
cc: Hon. Mayor, Xavier L. Suarez
Fellow Commissioners
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MALCOLM X
ESSAY CONTEST FUN FOR THE
ENTIRE FAMILY
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EL HAJJ MALIK EL SHABAZZ
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1991
AT G'VVEN CHERRY PARK
7100 N. W. 22ND AVE * MIA.MI, FLORIDA
SPONSORED BY THE MALCOLM X BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE
WEDR .99 JAMZ & INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN MOVEMENT
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALLS 681.1335 OR 754.34�1) _ � 5 8.
AN IAM PRODUCTIONS
MALCOLM
X BIRTHDAY COAYITION
P.O. BOX 680-713 MIAMI FLORIDA 33168
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
May 16. 1992 marks our 4th anniversary of honoring one of the most signifi-,
cant African Americans of our time: MALC0LM X.His message of controlling one's
own destiny. racial pride. and cultural awareness is indeed the guidelines African
Americans should f ollow during this day and time.
We are aware of some of the gross misconceptions surrounding the legacy of
Malcolm X. but this organization tends to focus on the positive aspects of this extra-
ordinary man's life.
Just as Cuban Americans are given a sense of Bride when celebrating the hikes
of Jose Marti. 3 kings. Paseo. Carnival. and Carle Ocho: Jewish Americans reflect
on their cultural past when observing everything from Hanukkah to the Holocaust.
Certainly African Americans should be afforded the same courtesy.
The+ialcoh-n X celebration is a free event. It's main objective is to uplift the
community by providing entertainment that span the entire spectrum of our culture
which includes: African dance. Theater. Poetry. Gospel & Contemporary song and
dance. There will also be various guest speakers which will include such notables as
H. T. Smith. Johnnie McMillan. Ann Marie Aker and many more.
There will also be a film-fest featuring the life and times of Malcolm X.
Included will be the honoring of the Elders of the co vinnunity.
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Our main areas of concern are as foilows:
1. Sound & Stage 3. Advertisement
2. Donations ($) 4. Permits. Insurance. & Police
We hope that the city of MIAMI feels the same sense of urgency that this
organization feels in terms of uplifting the African -American corrnnunity.Though the
idea of Multi -Cultural education is dominating todays' scene. we feel that one need to
have a healthy perception of ones' self before he% she can fully appreciate & under-
stand someone else HISTORY. HERITAGE & CULTURE. We are attempting to re-
verse the trend of decultlraiization where our people are concerned.
We thank you for allowing us the opportunity to present this proposal to you.
Your assistance wmll be greatly appreciated.
THANK Y 0 U.
MALCOLIMI X BIRTHDAY COALITION
(305)681-1335 or(305)758-4078
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MILLER J. DAWKINS
COMMISSIONER
April 2, 1992
The Malcolm X Birthday Coalition
P.O. Box 680-713
Miami, Florida 33168
Attention: Mr. Alex Kelly
Dear Mr. Kelly:
P. 0. BOX 330708
MIAMI. FLORIDA 33233-0708
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I am in receipt of your information package about the
Malcolm X celebration. As per the information in your
package, last year's celebration was at the Gwen Cherry
Park. Also, it is hoped that the City of- Miami will
consider being a major co-sponsor of this year's event..
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You have listed four (4) areas of concern, I will schedule,
a discussion item for the April 30, 1992 commission
meeting, where a representative can come and express what:
is wanted.
Sincerely,
-; filler 7. awkins
Commissioner
ccs Hon. Mayor, Xavier L. Suarez, and
- Fellow Commissioners
Cesar Odio, City Manager
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Presented to
In Recognition of
Your outstanding Participation and Support
Presented
This 18th day of May 1991
William l C "Clark
Event Organizer
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