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Home My WebLink AboutR-91-0549=: J-91-638 7/11/91 91- 549 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE REQUEST RECEIVED FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMITTEE FOR COMMEMORATION OF AFRICAN HISTORICAL EVENTS RELATED TO THE CELEBRATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL BOIS-CAIMAN FESTIVAL FOR THE CLOSURE OF DESIGNATED STREETS TO THROUGH VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1991; SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF POLICE AND FIRE, RESCUE AND INSPECTION SERVICES; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ORGANIZERS PAY ALL APPLICABLE WAIVABLE CITY FEES; FURTHER CONDITIONING ALL APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED HEREIN UPON THE ORGANIZERS PAYING FOR THE NECESSARY COSTS OF CITY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID EVENT AND POSTING A BOND TO GUARANTEE THE CLEANUP OF THE AREA AFTER THE EVENT AND OBTAINING INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE. BE IT' RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The request of the Committee for Commemoration of African Historical Events related to the Bicentennial Bois-Caiman Festival to be held on August 24, 1991, for street closures in accordance with the route approved by the Police Department, is hereby granted. Section 2. In order to effectuate safe passage during the event, the following streets are hereby closed to through vehicular traffic from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., on Saturday, August 24, 1991: Northeast Second Avenue from Fifty-second Street to Fifty- fourth Street. Included in the herein closure are all streets, avenues, alleys, ways and thoroughfares which intersect the enumerated areas delineated in this Section. Section 3. Such street closures are subject to State approval and issuance of permits by the Departments of Police and Fire, Rescue and Inspection Services of the City of Miami. Said permit from the Department of Police is to be issued upon the AMENDED OW BY 2 CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUL 11 1991 91- 549 REEOLIfflom go. full approval of the Chief of Police after giving all due consideration to the safety and traffic needs of residents, businesses and religious institutions in the area and upon the favorable exercise of the City Manager's judgement predicated upon all factors set forth herein. Section 4. The requirement that the organizers of said event pay all applicable waivable City fees is hereby waived. Section 5. The organizers of said event are hereby instructed to post a bond to guarantee the cleanup of the area after the event, which bond shall be released by the City upon adequate performance of the cleanup by the organizers. Section 6. The herein approvals and authorizations are hereby conditioned upon the organizers obtaining insurance to protect the City in the amount as prescribed by the City Manager or his designee and paying for all costs of City services associated with said event. Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this llth day of , July1991. XAVIER L PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: IRMA M. ABELLK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVR AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: CITY ATTO E IMA/lb/M2424 91 - 549 CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA 54- 1NVER-0FFtqE MEMORANDUM .I TO. Cesar Odio n°TE�, June 26, 1991 FILE: City Manager SUBJECT:Re uest for Agenda Item 07711/91 Commission Pmer Meeting FROM J . Dawkins REFERENCES: Commissioner ENCLOSURES: Please schedule for a Personal Appearance at the July 11, 1991 Commission Meeting, Mr. Emmanuel Schiller Sanon-Jules. Regarding the Committee For Commemoration of African Historical Events celebration in August 1991. Mr. Sanon-Jules can be reached at 758-8708. cc: Hon. Xavier Suarez, Mayor Fellow Commissioners Aurelio Perez-Lugones - Attachments 91- 549 ` THE COMMITTEE FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF AFRICAN HISTORICAL EVENTS June 20, 1991 Commissioner Miller Dawkins 3500 Pan-American Drive Miami, FL 33173 Dear Commissioner Dawkins" In August 1991, the Haitian Community of Miami is getting ready to commemorate the bicentennial of two historical events changed the course of African history. The firat is: The Ceremony of "Bois-Caiman" a political -mystical reunion that happened on the night of August 14, 1791, where more then two hundred work camp leaders made pack of solidarity and ^ vowed to "live free or to die." The second is: the general insurrection of the slaves of St. Domingue on the night of the 22nd and the dawn of4he 2trd of August 1791, which led to the first triumphant anti -slavery movement of history. 12 1/2 years later they obtained the independence of Haiti on January 1, 1804. 200 years later, the occasion is ideal to celebrate and commemorate: THE BIRTH OF THE LIBERATION MOVEMENT PHILOSOPHY. Asa new non-profit organization, The "Committee for commemoration of African Historical Events," (CCAHE) is seeking yon sponsorship and participation in making this event a Memorab]e one. In accepting to co-sponsor this event, the Haitian community once again will be appreciative in the effort that Miami officials have contributed in trying to make this community a better place for all of us to live in. Enclosed is an article that gives more details of the Planned events. Sincerely yours, ' Emmanuel Schiller ~;anon -Jules Public RelaticnsZEvent Coordinato/ CC: The Mayor Cjtv Manager County Mayor �� v� �� i AUGUST 1791-AUGUST 1991 200 YEARS OF STRUGGLE August 1991 from the 14th. thru the 25th. will mark the bi-centenial of the "Ceremony of Bois Caiman" and of the first triumphant anti -slavery movement. History has perceived the "Ceremony of Bois Caiman" in August 14,1791 in a confuse manner. Books mention only a few paragraphs. Nevertheless the memory of man has recorded ; the adventure of Moise and the Hebrews in the ancient Egypt. Those of Spartacus and his affiliates that made Rome tremble. However none of those above mentioned two revolts that are the most famous in anti -slavery movements were not able to break the oppressif system. Moise saved his people by evading Egypt Spartacus was defeated. From Bois Caiman, begins our existence as race, of our rage and our determination to make dissapear the predjudice based on anti -scientific racial superiorities. "Bois Caiman" was also the starting point for where the real philosophy of liberation movements of the third world begun.. The effort of Boukman, as the Principal organiser of the Ceremony, continues today throughout the just struggle and fight that Nelson Mandella is leading in South Africa. 200 years later: the occasion is just right to celebrate August 1791 and to present the truth to the eyes of the comtemporary world. Therefore: in August the haitian Community of Miami is getting ready to commemorate the bi-centenial of these two historic events. For this festive occasion, the organizers are sending invitations to all : African, afro- carribbean and to all african-Indians and afro-latinos organizations. Folkloric musical, dancing or storytelling groups, actors and artists to come and be part of the celebrations on the 14th. of August 1991 A Conference will be held at Toussaint Louverture Elementary School on 59st. and NE 1 st Ave. There will be .4 speakers. On the 22nd, and 23rd. of August 1991 from I1:00AM. 6:00PM Little Haiti festival on 54 st. in Miami. Haitian Cuisine, Haitian music, Gifts, T-shirts- Haitian paintings will be on display. Sunday August 25th. The actors of Sosyete Koukouy present : Libete ou Lanmo. A 2-hour musical with haitian songs and choregraphy of haitian African Caribbean Dances. You are cordially invited. For inquiries: Committee for Commemoration of African Historical Events Shiller Sanon-Jules P.O Box 510251 Miami F1.33151 91-- 549 3 BICENTENn sL CELEBRATION OF BOIS CAI. ,1 For Immediate Release Contact: Emmanuel Sanon-Jules June 14, 1991 (305) 719-8708 COMMITTEE FOR COMMEMORATION OF AFRICAN HISTORICAL EVENTS August 1791------------------------August 1991 200 YEARS OF STRUGGLE August 14, 1991, will mark the Bicentennial of the "Bois-Caiman" ceremony, which led to the general in inssurrection of the slaves of St. Domingue on the night of the 22nd and dawn of the 23rd of , August 1791. That gave us the first triumphant anti -slavery ;f movement. After 12 1/2 years of fierce �=iehting we obiained the ;r independence of Haiti Janaury 1, 1804. History perceived, the ceremony of August 14, 1791, in a confused manner. s? Books mention only a few brief paragraphs, all the while, the memory of man. Has recorded: "The Adventures of Moses, and The Hebrews of the Ancient Egypt, Those of Spartacus and his affiliates, that made Rome tremble. i However, none of those two revolts, that are the most famous of anti -slavery movements were not able to break and stop, the oppressive 4 system. Moses saved his people, by. evading Egypt.and Spartacus, was defeated. From Bois-Caiman, Begins: Our Esistence as a race — our determination, our rage to make disappear the prejudism based on anti -scientific racial superiorities. `{ The effort Boukman;j, as the principal organizer of the ceremony, li continues today, throughtout the just cause and struggle that the f true friends of Africa, and all African Movement are leading. 200 years later, the occasion is just right to celebrate August 1971, and to present the hidden truth to the eyes of the contemporary world. For that festive'. occasion the Haitian community of Miami is inviting; all African -American, African -Caribbean, African -Indian and African -Latin, forlkloric groups to come and be participants for the two days of events that are planned. Therefore, all actors, artist, dancers, musicians;:.pai,nter$ poets, storytellers. are urged to contact the "Committee for Commemoration of African Historical Events," (CCAHE) promptly. 91_ 549 Y b We will also have space available for Vendors at the encouraging price of $25.00. Inquire now for spaces are limited. Planned Events : 14th of August 1991: Conference at = Toussaint Louverture Elementary School Guests: Antropologist, Ernst Mirville, Wolley'Enriquez Ethnolog, Claude Charles, Professor, Jean-Claude Exullien 23rd & 24 of Augsut 1991: 54th Street Festival 1st Annual from North Miami Avenue, Three Stages Live Performers, Food of different International Cusines, Vendors of gifts and Souvenirs. 25th of August 1991: Joseph Caleb Center for seven (7) choreographed dances arranged by local chapter of Sosiete Koukouy Cultural Group. Lets all be present and make this commemoration a inemorable one. To register your groupa.-and...sign up for spaces please contact: Emmanuel Schiller Sanon-Jules Public -Relations Coordinator CCAHE P . 0. Box 510251 Miami, FL 33151 BY Phone: (305)758-8708 or stop by the Caribbean Marketplace 5927 N. E. 2nd Avenue Tuesday- Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM 9� -� 549