Sponsors

The Church of the Advocate is the Principal Sponsor for Reclaiming Our Future: The Black Radical Tradition in Our Time 2016 conference. Located in North Philadelphia, the Advocate is an architectural landmark and a historical monument for its central role during the Civil Rights Movement with African-Americans and women. In 1968, the church hosted the National Conference of Black Power, the Black Panther Conference in 1970, and the first ordination of women in the Episcopal Church in 1974. Today, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Renee McKenzie and all staff, the Advocate continues the traditions of social consciousness by nurturing the Philadelphia community through spiritual enrichment, social services, and community programs. Please visit their website for more information (www.churchoftheadvocate.org)

 

Co-Sponsors:

  • W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Sponsor: 

    • Andrew Lamas, University of Pennsylvania

    • Intellectual Heritage Program, Temple University

    • Justice for Dr. Anthony Monteiro

    • Ruth de Jesus, Cross Cultural Centers California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA

  •  Anna Julia Haywood Cooper Memorial Sponsor: 

    • International Herbert Marcuse Society

    • Edward Lee

    • Mark Lewis Taylor, Princeton Theological Seminary, Educators for Mumia Abu-Jamal

    • Youth United for Change

  •  Ella Baker Memorial Sponsor:

    • Black Men at Penn School of Social Work, Inc.

    • Bread & Roses Community Fund

    • Campaign to Bring Mumia Home

    • Jamila K. Wilson, Love's Revolt Yoga

    • Matthew Pillischer, Broken On All Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration, & New Visions for Criminal Justice in the U.S.

    • Media Mobilizing Project

    • Party for Socialism and Liberation

    • Philadelphia South Asian Collective

    • Students for Justice in Palestine

    • West Philly Food Not Bombs

    • WURD (Media Sponsor)


Become a Co-sponsor

100% of all givings will go towards the programming and organizing of the conference. All donations are tax-deductible through the Church of the Advocate, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and our fiscal sponsor.

On January 8th -10th, a steering committee including grassroots activists, organizers, educators, scholars, and faith leaders will convene a conference on the Black radical tradition. The title of the conference is Reclaiming our Future: the Black Radical Tradition in our Time. The conference will take place in North Central Philadelphia on the main campus of Temple University and we anticipate around 600 people to be in attendance.

Events will include an opening ceremony, lectures, entertainment, and a closing ceremony. The conference includes a diverse group of speakers from various backgrounds including a keynote speaker. Although we have currently raised $7,500, we are still in need of additional funding that will cover the cost of space for the conference, lodging and airfare for speakers, promotion, and the cost of food for our opening reception. 

The mission of the conference is twofold.  First, we wish to celebrate and illuminate the history of the Black radical tradition.  Second, we wish to highlight the vital importance of today’s Black radical movements as we look to the future. The Black radical tradition represents a wealth of theoretical and practical wisdom.  It is this rich heritage, combined with a forward-looking perspective that we wish to display at Temple University. Like critical perspectives throughout US academia, the Black radical tradition suffers at Temple. Radical approaches, traditions, and voices at America's “imperial” universities face an onslaught of neoliberal policies which weaken students, faculty, and surrounding communities. In response to these circumstances, we seek to promote onsite critical analysis and collaborative solidarity among activists of today’s Black radical movements and those of previous generations.  

The amount you give is completely up to you. Any amount is essential to organize this critical event. If you or your organization is interested in becoming a co-sponsor, please follow the link below. Additionally, if you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to call or email us at .

In struggle,
The BRT Steering Committee

Sponsorship levels are as follows for any individual or organization interested in supporting the conference:

  • W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Sponsor: A monetary gift of $1000 | Your name, description and logo on all marketing materials, website, and recognition at our conference.

  •  Anna Julia Haywood Cooper Memorial Sponsor: $500 | Your name, description, and logo on our marketing materials and website.

  •  Ella Baker Memorial Sponsor: $300 and/or in-kind gifts, group participation, etc. | Your name on marketing materials.

become a co-sponsor today!