Black Lawyers For Justice

2009 National Black Power Conference

Crowne Plaza

Atlanta, Georgia

May 22 - May 24, 2009

Theme: “Unity and Self-Determination”

The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Marietta, Georgia hosted the 2009 National Black Power Conference (NBPC) held May 22 - May 24, 2009. 

The 2009 National Black Power Conference (NBPC) is a re-birth and continuation of the original Black Power Conferences of the 1960’s and early 1970’s.  The conference commemorated the legacy of Al Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X) and Dr. Khalid Abdul Muhammad. The conference theme of Unity and Self-Determination was to bridge internal contradictions that exist between various organizations and the Black liberation struggle.  Continuity in our struggle to bring forth new leadership was evident throughout the conference, as the goal to unite and organize a Black/African United Front was the focus of every forum. The election of President Barack Obama generated a lengthy town hall discussion and positive analysis. 

The illustrious 2009 NBPC panel was moderated by Attorney Malik Zulu Shabazz, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, the Black Power Movement, and the New Black Panther Party.  The workshops, plenary sessions and town hall meeting forums included: Black Economics and Black Power • Political Prisoners • Gang Summit •  The Black Nation’s Top Organizers • For Sisters Only: Black Women’s Issues In The Liberation Struggle •  Black Men’s Only Meeting • Reparations •  Health is Wealth •  Self Defense •  Police Brutality •  Hip Hop, Revolution and Black Power •  Black Music, Arts, Entertainment and Black Power •  Black Journalists On The Frontlines •  United States of Africa •  Black Liberation Theology •  African Education •  and Nation Building: Building A Black/African United Front During The Obama Era.

The NBPC workshop presenters included: Baba Mukassa Ricks •  Able Mabel Thomas, State Representative •  Minister Hashim Nzinga •  Chokwe Lumumba, Councilman/Attorney •  Michael Roberts (Roberts Group Inc.,) •  Dr. Wesley Muhammad (True Islam) •  Imam Siraj Wahaaj •  Tim Reid (Millennium Studios) •  Darnide Cayo (Artists Village) •  Professor Griff •  Kenny Gamble •  Rahim Islam •  Ed Brown •  Minister Akbar Muhammad (representative of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan) •  and the Honorable Minister Silis Muhammad.

The organizations in attendance for the NBPC were: December 12^th Movement •  Nation of Islam •  Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, •  International Committee to Support Imam Jamil Al Amin •  NCOBRA (National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America) •  FTP Movement • Lost-Found Nation of Islam •  Peace in the Hood Foundation •  Jericho •  WADU (World African Diaspora Union •  MANA (Muslim Alliance of North America) • Blackanomics •  ISIS • The Truth

In an on-going effort to tackle the myriad of problems and issues that continue to plague the Black community, conference participants resolved to mobilize and organize unity, self-determination and nation building practices presented at the conference.  Goals to further consolidate conference objectives will be discussed at a State NBPC to be held within three months.

City College in New York City will host The National Black Power Convention October 7 - October 11, 2009.  Delegates from all 50 states, as well as representatives from Caribbean nations, Africa and the African Diaspora, will join together to unify this historic effort to merge the global black community.

The 2009 National Black Power Conference concluded on May 24, 2009 with a tribute to the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, and a fundraiser for Imam Jamil Al Amin.  The two forums reflected on the integrity of both men and their strong contributions to the struggle for liberation. The NBPC attracted scholars, activists, revolutionaries, business men and women, community organizers, various artists, and delegates from over 25 states in the U.S.

We greatly appreciate your participation and continued support.