RDAC.BX

Pack the Courthouse for Intikana on Jan 20th!!!

2012-01-12T17:43:00.001-05:00

RDACBX member and Bronx artist INTIKANA brutalized and arrested by NYPD during Zucotti Park raid

South Bronx - On the early morning of Tuesday, November 15, 2011, RDACBX member and Bronx artist Intikana was brutalized and arrested by police while filming on Fulton and Broadway in Manhattan during NYPD’s raid on Zucotti Park (aka Liberty Plaza). Due to the excessive force implemented by arresting officers, Intikana suffered a concussion, hematoma to the head, a fractured wrist, visible bruises to the body, injuries to the neck and back with possible injury to the lungs. This excessive force was exercised on not just Intikana but over one hundred peaceful protestors, journalists, and innocent bystanders.

RDACBX strongly condemns Intikana's immoral arrest, as well as the brutality inflicted upon him and others at the hands of the NYPD. As a Hip-Hop artist and educator based in the Bronx, Intikana is a valuable asset to his community, contributing his time and energy to address the very social and economic ills that the Occupy Wall Street protestors were denouncing.

The RDAC BX, along with our community allies, demand that the NYPD be held accountable for its unjust treatment of Intikana and others arrested at their predawn raid. In the Bronx, home of the poorest congressional district in the United States, our neighborhoods have disproportionally been affected by the crimes of the proverbial 1%. The process of gentrification, furthered by greedy real estate/banking interests, and enforced by brutal stop and frisk policing which profiles Black and Brown youth, has wreaked havoc on our community. In denouncing the brutal arrest of our member Intikana, RDAC BX also calls for an end to the increasing militarization of our streets, which criminalizes the actions of peaceful citizens in defense of corporate interest.

DROP ALL CHARGES AGAINST INTIKANA!
NO TO A POLICE STATE!
DECOLONIZE ALL STREETS!

Hip-Hop Open Mic Night Gets South Bronx Bouncing - DNAinfo.com

2012-01-12T17:41:00.000-05:00

Hip-Hop Open Mic Night Gets South Bronx Bouncing - DNAinfo.com

Limpia Limpia! Trailer...

2012-01-12T17:35:00.002-05:00

Intikana and DJ Charlie Hustle got a new project coming out called Limpia Limpia!!! Check out the amazing trailer for it!
Check out in their own words...
Limpia Limpia is a Hip-Hop Education Project that will address issues concerning oppression and freedom through the eyes of native/indigenous peoples. In English, Limpia means clean. It generally describes a type of cleanse or ceremony. The repeating of the word Limpia twice emphasizes the importance of cleaning and states it as a command. Limpia Limpia!!! We are asking listeners to clean. Clean minds, bodies, and spirits. Clean homes, streets, and communities. We request this of the listener because it requires action and that is what the project is intended to inspire. The project currently features collaborations with many talented artists, some of which are featured in the trailer. A new music video will be released every full moon until the album's release. So, definitely mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates!

2011-12-20T21:40:00.000-05:00

2011-12-20T21:36:00.001-05:00

2011-12-20T21:28:00.005-05:00

Don't miss this opportunity "The Last Minute Holiday Gift Party!!! Winter Solstice!" If you havent gotten your loved ones a gift yet, come thru!!! Instead of shopping corporate and dealing with crowds at the stores, come and support local artists and spend less!! We will have local artists and vendors selling exclusive and original pieces, screen printed shirts, Baked Goodies, Vintage 90s and 80s Clothing, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl and more!!!! Dj Illanoiz and Dj Charlie Hustle on the 1's and 2's!!!See you at the Holiday Gift Party!!! Happy Holidays!!!

Boogie Mics

2011-10-18T16:01:00.001-04:00

We the 99% by Rebel Diaz. Produced by DJ Illanoiz

2011-10-05T11:56:00.003-04:00

We the 99% by Rebel Diaz

When Dj Illanoiz first played this beat, the words just came to us right away, that soulful intro was a perfect lead into the song, as we truly see that this generation is inspiring young people to hit the streets.

Being part of the 99% can be a tricky thing. That does not mean that we all share the same struggle, that we are all on the same playing field. Some of the 99% have had access to education and complain of student loans, some are undocumented and never been able to study, some perhaps dropped out cuz conditions in their lives led to not even finishing high school, some experience white privilege and haven't yet acknowledged it, some are experiencing for the first time the lack of access that others have felt forever, either way if we can join and dialogue and build a movement against these rich bankers, then let's do it! We the 99%!

I AM TROY DAVIS Mural Inauguration. Thursday Oct. 6th. NOON.

2011-10-04T17:45:00.005-04:00

Please Distribute Widely!
TROY ANTHONY DAVIS IMMORTALIZED ON SEPTEMBER 21st

Media contacts: Rodrigo “RodStarz” Venegas
(646) 250- 4405

Claudia De la Cruz
(646) 942- 2444

E-mail: rdacbx@gmail.com

THE SOUTH BRONX SAYS, “I AM TROY DAVIS!”

South Bronx, New York, October 3, 2011- After 22 years of an international struggle to stop the execution of Troy Anthony Davis the world remained vigilant as the U.S. Criminal Justice system executed an innocent man. Despite the enormous cloud of doubt covering this case, the execution took place; and once again, the death penalty proved to be too much power in the hands of a racist criminal justice system and government. On September 21, 2011 at 11:08 p.m. Davis was declared dead in the state of Georgia.

On Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at noon the South Bronx Hip Hop community center, the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDAC-BX) located at 478 Austin Place by 149th Street in the Bronx will be inaugurating its “I am Troy Davis!” mural. You are invited to join RDAC- BX members, ally organizations and community members for this special event.

G1 member of the Hip Hop group Rebel Diaz and co- founder of RDAC-BX expressed, “the mural painted in cautionary colors (black and yellow) was created in protest of the death penalty, out of indignation for Troy Davis’ execution, in solidarity with his family and all the prisoners on death row. We understand that Davis’ execution is caused by a larger illness in this country’s criminal justice system. This mural is to raise awareness, remind us of the racism embedded in the system and the struggle that lies ahead to avoid this from happening to anyone. The human rights violations that take place are enough to make our struggle and work more consistent and stronger to abolish the death penalty.”

The mural is on the second floor wall of a rooftop facing the westbound Bruckner Expressway near East 149th Street, and it promises to reach the thousands of people who travel the expressway every day.

The Whole World is Watching! The scoop on #OccupyWallStreet march on BK Bridge.

2011-10-01T22:57:00.006-04:00

Whose Streets!? Our Streets!!
All Day!! All Week Occupy Wall Street!
Check out this footage of the Occupy Wall Street march on the Brooklyn Bridge today. Our friends at www.malaandmental.com were on the frontlines as the marchers took over the Brooklyn Bridge. What we are being told by the homey Dayv Cino is that the marchers took over the Brooklyn bound drivers side of the bridge as they attempted to march across peacefully. However, it turns out that the police escorted them straight into an NYPD trap!! Halfway across protestors were met by a massive police presence which included the use of large orange nets that were used to trap people. There are a reported 500 arrests, as MTA city buses were used to transport and secure prisoners. Some 4 hours after the arrests folks are still on these buses waiting to be taken to jail. Among the arrested are a large number of our comrades, comrades from Existence is Resistance and the ANSWER coalition can be seen being taken away. Among them are our friends, Marcel Cartier and Iz from Guerrilla Republik, In the video you can see them being selected and then attacked by the NYPD. They are completely peaceful and then the next thing you know they are on the floor being swarmed by abusive police. A white shirt officer can be seen blocking the rumble with a menacing look and baton in hand while his cronies take turns on the innocent two. Among the arrested were also Morbius, a comrade MC from The Sargonites and his wife. We demand their immediate freedom and that all bogus charges be dropped!
This is an attack on the movement, on workers, students, on Hip Hop and folks need to wake up and understand that we all need to be taking over these streets. The time has come! We are living historic moments of oppression to which we can only respond to with historic moments of resistance.The young people on that bridge today are setting the example! We must applaud them for their bravery and dedication. What the NYPD needs to understand is that these attacks will only make us stronger. Folks are on those buses right now becoming unified thru struggle. Some of the MacBooks and Political Science books have been put down and folks are starting to experience actual struggle and resistance. This is not by any means an attempt to glorify the act of being arrested on a bridge, as there is a long history of those that have struggled like this. However, I was once told by Chairman Fred Jr of folks committing revolutionary acts. Today we saw young people in masses doing a revolutionary act. When they screamed out loud " the whole world is watching!!" they were telling the truth. The whole world is watching and only more will be tuning in. We live in a media /technology era in which people expect short term satisfaction, everything is moving quicker, information now spreads thru cell phones, cameras, computers, the internet, etc. The news cycle is now a quick 24 hour cycle, attention spans are shorter, and news is only as relevant as the last status update, hash tag or trending topic. Cameras have become weapons of mass resistance and an obvious nuisance to the police. They are the current thorn on the side of the NYPD, a city police department who recently bragged about having the ability and weaponry to take down a plane. With the significant number of folks being arrested,an estimated 500 people will be in those jail cells tonight organizing, strategizing, showing real solidarity, building trust, getting to know each other thru struggle. This can only make us stronger. What will the response be? We shall find out soon. Perhaps folks can take over those landmark bridges in The Bay in California?, or in Chicago maybe Lake Shore Drive, the idea is that Occupying Wall Street has spread and will continue to do so. Those folks at Zuccoti Park arent going anywhere anytime soon. So Stay tuned.

Reflections on #OccupyWallStreet

2011-09-28T23:23:00.003-04:00

If yall havent noticed, theres an interesting situation going on in New York City's financial sector. Since September 17th, a group of folks has been camped out in Zuccoti Park a couple of blocks away from Wall St, protesting everything from corporate greed, foreclosed homes and the bailout. Organized via social media and the internet, #OccupyWallStreet has caught the attention of the world. The world is watching mainly because last Thursday, about 100 folks were arrested and many more brutalized. Numerous videos of NYPD's brutality have gone viral, especially one of peaceful female protestors being maced by a ranking NYPD official. Thursdays protests happened after a Troy Davis memorial march met up with Wall Street Occupiers who had marched and met up in solidarity. The result was the NYPD once again brutalizing peaceful people with batons, mace, and unnecessary violence. Since then, the movement has picked up strength and received mainstream media coverage, along with visits from celebrities like Cornel West, Michael Moore and Susan Sarandon. Out of curiosity we visited with the RDACBX team after a meeting and the result wasnt the greatest. Besides being stared at and looked at as if we were invading their space, the predominantly young, white and liberal Occupiers sent over one of the few African American men over to talk to us. When we asked them why they didnt approach us themselves and build with us, they replied that "they thought we would get mad because they were white." The situation was pretty bizarre as a woman started ranting incoherently about Nazi symbols being seen over the skies of California, and another man from the Media Team repeatedly offering us the chance to perform if we spoke to the Arts and Culture team. He didnt seem to get that we werent there to perform, rather we were there just to build. After being mean mugged for taking a free slice of Pizza, we decided it was time to leave the hippie fest.
Our intention is not to dismiss it as just this, but the gut feeling was that there is a serious disconnect down there. We left with mad questions! Where was the hood? Where was the poorest congressional district in the USA, from The South Bronx at? Like we say in Hip Hop, where Brooklyn at? Could it be that perhaps the working class couldnt afford to just leave work and the responsibility of bills and family survival to camp out in a city park? Did folks from our communities not know about this? If people of color were occupying Wall St would we have lasted this long? All in all the questions remain, yet with time and reflection , we refuse to just dismiss it. Its a historic time in the world in which general assemblies are starting to happen all over, as cities across the US are also now having "occupations".
Our analysis on whats going in Wall Street is that its very similar to the Syntagma Square uprisings in Greece, and other city squares like the ones in Madrid. In these movements, there is no central leadership, its about something, but then again not really, because the demands arent clear. What is clear is the identification of the common enemy : the greedy banks. The Occupiers are organized thru new means of communication; the internet, social media like Facebook,Twitter and U Stream. We can now see the occupation live 24 hrs a day, folks are tuning in directly from all over the world. There is an obvious access to some privilege as the MacBook Pros and coffee seem to be part of the growing everyday scenery. The revolution attempt here has made sure to hash tag itself just as #Jan25th did in Egypt. #OccupyWallStreet seems to be a new phenomenon in that we are witnessing a first generation in which massive numbers of young white people are no longer experiencing the economic benefits of the capitalist system. Their working class parents have had their homes foreclosed, their school loans cant be paid because they too now are unemployed or underpaid in the shrinking job market. Their reality has gotten closer to what black and brown folks have lived for many many years. There is a blatant economic inequality in this country and it is a result of corporate Wall St greed. The middle class is almost extinct as most people nowadays are working merely to survive and pay bills. We encourage folks to support the occupations and see them for themselves. Perhaps the topless nude activists, or the drum circle may not be for you, but the idea of having a national dialogue sparked about these greedy bankers and their abuse of the people is important and needed. We plan on going back with more people!!
All Power to the People!!

RodStarz of Rebel Diaz

Boogie Mics

2011-09-25T17:28:00.001-04:00

SOUTH BRONX UNITY FEST! 8/27 @ BROOK PARK

2011-08-23T21:32:00.003-04:00

This Saturday August 27th, we will be participating and supporting the South Bronx Unity Fest at Brook Park. Rebel Diaz, Division X, and others will be rocking! Its free! Bring the family! Come by and spend a summer afternoon in The Bronx with us!

SUMMER YOUTH CELEBRATION!!!

2011-08-23T21:30:00.001-04:00

Check out the Summer Youth Celebration at RDACBX!!!

RDAC-BX + Urban Art Beat Summer Youth Celebration! from Anusha Mehar on Vimeo.

For 7 weeks, RDAC-BX and Urban Art Beat worked with youth ages 14-24 around youth empowerment, community organizing, critical writing, song writing, audio production, video recording, and photography. Our goal was to build community using artistic approaches, for the youth to walk away from the program having gained hard earned skills and confident in their own capabilities to channel their strengths and to CREATE the media they consume. Our summer together culminated in a final Summer Youth Celebration on Tuesday, August 16th at the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective Hip Hop Community Center in the boogie down South Bronx. Youth performed their original songs and poems, exposed their photographs, fundraised by selling a 13 page newsletter filled from cover-to-cover with content they came up with, and debuted a 15 minute short film using footage they recorded that so beautifully captured their summer experience. It's among the 1st of many dope events to come this year!
Thanks to our homey Eddie Pages for the ill video piece!

RDAC-BX + Urban Art Beat Present: A Summer Youth Celebration!

2011-08-16T01:19:00.006-04:00

RDAC-BX and UAB invite you join us for our Artivist Summer Program Showcase!

Come celebrate the accomplishments of NYC’s dedicated Artivists (Artist+Activist) that have been Growing and Proving by showing your support at this FREE ALL AGES EVENT!

The Event will start with @ 5:00PM with limited slot Open Mic.
All open mic spots are on a 1st come 1st serve basis & must be connected to the theme of “Community, Communication or Unity” and appropriate for all Ages.

Our Artivists will then showcase media they have been working on over the summer along with their music and poetry.

We will be featuring Live Music and Dance by Teaching Artists and Youth. To close off the event their will be a “Q and A” that will allow you to get more information on the Program and the Participants!

Feel free to Pass this invite on and bring all friends and Family!

See you there!

3RD ANNUAL RDACBX FILM FESTIVAL: 7/24-7/28

2011-07-20T18:55:00.016-04:00

ITS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN!!!!! TIME FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL RDACBX FILM FESTIVAL:
ALL MOVIES @RDACBX: 478 AUSTIN PLACE. BX, NY
ALWAYS FREE!!!!

Sunday July 24th. 3-6pm
3rd Annual RDACBX Film Festival Premiere
Short Films Day: 100% Produced by NYC Youth

Breaking The Pipeline: YMPJ and Global Action Project
Global Action Project in partnership with Youth Ministries for Peace & Justice proudly present:

BREAKING THE PIPELINE

A 14 min youth-produced short film that calls for restorative justice as an alternative method to the unjust zero tolerance policies and over-policing that students face in New York City public schools.
Produced by the youth organizers of YMPJ's PEERS campaign between October 2009 and March 2010 through GAP's Community Media in Action Program.
Film:
http://www.vimeo.com/11171893

From NY to Detroit: 2010 US Social Forum: RDACBX (Directed by Intikana)

On June 20-27, 2010, RDAC BX and Da Urban Butterflies traveled out to Detroit for the 2010 US Social Forum. With 2 vans packed with a full sound system and 20 dedicated artists, educators, and activists, this 26 minute Short Documentary entitled "FROM NY TO DETROIT: 2010 US Social Forum" chronicles a week long of unforgettable experiences that not only changed their lives but also bonded them together in a way that they didn't expect. From 8 performances in 6 days, painting a free mural in SW Detroit, conducting internationally televised interviews, to powerful protests and heated encounters with police/security, two organizations seeking social justice find refuge in not only affecting each other, but an entire community.
Film:
http://www.vimeo.com/15182819

Know Your Rights: How to deal with police Confrontations - By Students from Satellite Academy High school (Film Production Workshops Facilitated by Dennis Flores of Educational Video Center)
here is a trailer and description of my students film

In the Spring 20011, through a program offered by Educational Video Center and facilitated by teaching artist and documentary filmmaker Dennis Flores, students at Satellite Academy High School produced a short documentary entitled “Know Your Rights: How to Deal With police confrontations.” Satellite Academy High School is an alternative public high school and the last educational opportunity for many at risk adolescent youth in New York City. Under the guidance of their instructor, students collectively decide on the theme of the documentary, the script, the scenes to film, and who to interview. In the first part of the documentary, youth decided to interview diverse people on the streets of New York City to engage their experiences with police and law enforcement in general. Through their poignant questions and interactions, we learn that current policing tactics, namely NYPD’s “Stop and Frisk” are disproportionately affecting communities of color; whereby 80% of those stopped and frisked are African American or Latino/a. In the last part, youth address the legal rights and recourse people have when confronted by the police.

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UU5EVqtHME&feature=youtu.be
Panel Discussion will follow the films with the young directors and producers.

Monday July 25th. 7-9pm
Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela, Directed by Pablo Navarette

Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela (Director Pablo Navarrete, 65mins, Alborada Films, 2009) February 2009 marked 10 years since Hugo Chavez took office, following a landslide election victory, and launched his revolution to bring radical change to Venezuela. While wildly popular with many in the country, Chavez's policies and his strongly-worded criticisms of the U.S. government have also made him powerful enemies, both at home and abroad, especially in the media. Filmed in Caracas in November 2008, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Chavez's controversial presidency, this feature-length documentary takes a journey into the heart of Venezuela's revolution to listen to the voices of the people driving the process forward. The film traces the recent history of Venezuela, before and after the election of Hugo Chavez to the presidency, using archive material and interviews with Venezuelans living in the barrios of Caracas who are involved in community and social movements. The achievements and challenges facing the Bolivarian process are put into context by means of interviews with leading Venezuelan social scientists Edgardo Lander, Javier Biardeau and the Canadian economist Michael Lebowitz, who currently lives in Venezuela. "This is a rare film about Venezuela, a country in extraordinary transition. Watch this film because it is honest and fair and respectful of those who want to be told the truth about an epic attempt, flaws and all, to claim back the humanity of ordinary people." - JOHN PILGER (Journalist, author and documentary filmmaker)
Film will be followed by a panel discussion.
Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6alYwkZ4z9k

Tuesday July 26th. 7-9pm
Inventos:Hip Hop Cubano Directed by Eli Jacobs- Fantauzzi

Cuban Hip Hop provides a unique insight into the realities and politics of contemporary Cuba. Experience this as Inventos follows some of the pioneers of this musical movement to their homes, the stage and as they travel abroad for the first time. Inventos embodies the true spirit of Hip Hop, which is to build something that is powerful and useful out of what is seemingly impossible.
www.ClenchedFISTproductions.com
Film will be followed by a panel discussion.
Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsYRPkmu_C0

Wednesday July 27th. 7-9pm
JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE

Justifiable Homicide is a feature documentary based on the brutal murder of two Puerto Rican young men Antonio Rosario and Hilton Vega who were shot by two NYPD detectives in the Bronx in early 1995. One of the detectives was Mayer Giuliani's former body guard. The story follows Margarita Rosario, as she transforms from a mourning mother and Aunt to a powerful community activist, questioning the police officers' actions and raising the possibility of a cover-up.
A police inquiry affirmed the detectives' claims: that Rosario and Vega and third accomplice Freddie Bonilla (who survived the shooting) were shot while perpetrating an armed robbery. According to the report, the detectives opened fire in self-defense after the alleged robbers instigated a shoot-out. As far as the NYPD was concerned, the incident was over. Case closed, justifiable homicide.
Margarita Rosario, doubting the police version and realizing that one of the detectives who shot her son served as Mayor Giuliani's body guard in 1993, seeks help from the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), and independent city agency whose responsibility is to serve as watchdog over the NYPD. After a lengthy invesstigation, the CCRB report affirmed that the two detectives used excessive and unnecessary force. The City's response? The CCRB director along with the lead investigators are forced to resign.
An independent Pathologist hired by the Margarita Rosaio also counters the police version, demonstrating that all the shots struck the victims in their backs as they lay prone on the floor and not from the front as th City Medical Examiner's and the police had claimed.
With a legal system unwilling to address these profound inaccuracies, Margarita takes her anger to the streets, organizing protests and rallies. She soon realizes that there are many others who have lost family members to police action. Margarita responds by organizing Parents Against Police Brutality, to unify their struggle against a that sems to be stacked against them.
Margarita's words still echo loud, "I can not bring my son back but I can work to prevent other parents from suffering a similar loss".
Panel discussion will follow.
Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpy8v9XfgoQ

Thursday July 28th.7-9pm
Take Flight!- Footworkingz Movie.
Executive Producer: Leida "Lady Sol" Villegas
Directed by Brazilionaire
Brazilionaire Entertainment / SIQNEZ STUDIOS
WWW.SIQNEZSTUDIOS.COM

The Chicago FootworKINGz (FWK) is an all-star dance ensemble featuring the best of Chi-Towns footwork battle champs including members from local crews Creation and Heat Squad.
FWK was founded in 2007 by Leida Lady Sol Villegas as a professional dance company and website seeking to attract global recognition to footworkin, a unique, Chicago born dance style. Footworkin evolved in the Black community as a response to House and Juke music (a sound developed from House music sped up to 160bpm). This movement has been around for over 20 years and we want it to be exposed in the mainstream and all over the world, says King Charles, co-artistic director of the FootworKINGz.
Members of FWK have been featured on Ellens Really Big Show for TBS, VH-1 Hip Hop Honors 07 Honoring Missy Elliott, WGCI and Power 92 radio, Chicago Tribune, WGN Morning News, Rolling Stone Magazines 2007 Hot Issue, Verizon Wireless Do The Juke phone commercial, Dude En Ems Watch My Feet music video and MTVs My Block Chicago.
One of our biggest goals is to help produce and release a documentary film about footworkin with special attention to the stories behind the youths who live for this movement, states Ms. Villegas, manager of the FootworKINGz.
FWK has been featured on many stages including the opening ceremony for the 2007 World Boxing Championships in the presence of Muhammad Ali, the 2007 San Francisco Hip Hop Dance Festival, Best of Dance Chicago 2007, the Coliseum at Caesars Palace in Vegas with Ellen Degeneres, opening for Chris Brown at the UIC Pavilion, WGCIs Schools Out Jump Off, with Miss Teefa, the Chicago Cultural Center, the Uptown Unity Fest with Kuumba Lynx, and Silver Rooms 5th Annual Block Party.
Film will be followed by panel discussion and performance form some of the FootWorkIngz
Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8_1OkQSs8c

"ARIZONA" [Music Video] - by Navegante & Intikana

2011-06-01T13:09:00.000-04:00

Yc the Cynic

2011-04-27T14:08:00.002-04:00

No Human Being is Illegal T-Shirt On Sale Now!

2011-04-20T15:21:00.006-04:00

Based on the historical mural on RDACBX's rooftop, designed by Bronx-based, Chilean graffiti artist Dasic Fernandez, we are proud to finally offer the exclusive NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL t-shirt. Proceeds from the sale of the shirt will help us sustain RDACBX and our community work. Available for a limited time! Grab one today!

http://www.intikana.net/

2011-04-04T12:53:00.000-04:00

Bronx Council on the Arts and BRIO present BxIndie Artist INTIKANA and the
worldwide premiere of his music video “Amistad” at RDAC BX on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 8:00pm

(Bronx – March 14, 2011) The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) and BRIO present BxIndie artist INTIKANA and the worldwide premiere of his latest music video “AMISTAD” at 8:00pm on Friday, April 8, 2011 at RDAC BX, 480C Austin Place, off of East 149th Street and Bruckner Blvd. in the Bronx.

The evening will include performances by INTIKANA, DJ Charlie Hustle, Rebel Diaz, and Miki Flow of ExplosiónSuprema; a panel discussion with special guest Ariel Fernández Díaz; and a Cuba photo exhibition. Directions to RDAC BX (Rebel Diaz Arts Collective): #6 train to East 149th Street; BX19 bus to East 149th & Southern Blvd. Phone: 718-708-4701. Admission is free and all are welcome. Must print out ticket to attend. Limited space.

Victor Toro! Victor Toro!- M.O. feat. Rodstarz of Rebel Diaz

2011-03-25T12:44:00.000-04:00

Rebel Diaz Schedule for SXSW

2011-03-16T12:44:00.004-04:00

If youre in Austin, Texas come and check us out! We got shows all week!!

RDACBX T Shirt Biz Up and Running!!

2011-03-15T13:03:00.003-04:00

Big ups to Dasic Fernandez for finishing the first batch of RDACBX Tshirts. The "No Human Being Is Illegal" shirt is directly inspired by the mural on our rooftop with the same slogan and design. We are on our way to self sustainability! We first had these TShirts made by outsourcing the work to our peeps from Brooklyn- Fresthetics. When we were in Detroit at the US Social Forum the shirts were a hit!! So we decided to make another round! The first batch will be available only in Austin, TX for the SXSW Music Festival and then we will have them for sale online. Stay tuned for more fresh T shirts ccming soon!

YC the Cynic Tour Schedule..

2011-03-15T04:30:00.002-04:00

YC the CYnic has taken his act on the road. After he released his latest mixtape Fall:FWD, he continues his grind as he hits the road with none other than J-Live. They will end up at South By South West Music Festival where YC will be hitting the stage with some of musics hottest acts.

Breaking News! Victor Toro Denied Political Asylum

2011-03-11T04:17:00.002-05:00

URGENT!!! BREAKING NEWS!!!!! THIS EVENT HAS MORE IMPORTANCE THAN EVER!!!!!!!

THE LATEST NEWS DIRECTLY FROM VICTOR TORO'S LAWYER IS THAT AFTER BEING IN COURT FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS, HE WAS DENIED POLITICAL ASYLUM AND HE HAS THE NEXT 30
DAYS TO EITHER APPEAL OR BE DEPORTED.
HE WILL APPEAL.
WITHOUT VICTOR TORO THERE IS NO RDACBX.

FOR THOSE THAT SPEAK SPANISH HERE IS THE DIRECT COMMUNICATION FROM THE LAWYER.
THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION IS BELOW IT...
FOR NOW PUT THE WORD OUT!!!!

COMUNICADO DE LA OFICINA DEL ABOGADO CARLOS MORENO
Caso Victor Toro: Decision Insolita
La Jueza de inmigracion, Sarah Burr, ha negado, inexplicablemente, la aplicacion de asilo politico presentada por Victor Toro. La evidencia presentada y el testimonio de Victor Toro fueron de tal magnitud que ningun juez objetivo podria negar la peticion de asilo presentada por el ex-preso politico chileno.
La Jueza Burr concluyo que Victor Toro tomo mucho tiempo para presntar su aplicacion de asilo y que las condiciones politicas en Chile han cambiado lo suficiente como para que Victor pueda regrasar a Chile sin problemas. Esa conclusion por parte de la jueza Burr ignora el testimonio presentado por Victor Toro.
El equipo legal de Victor Toro expreso preocupacion desde el momento en que los abogados del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional introdujeron el fantasma del “terrorismo” en el caso Victor Toro. La preocupacion era de que la acusacion de terrorismo, aunque infundada, evitaria que la corte decidiera el caso justa y objetivamente. La decision de la jueza Burr demuestra que nuestra preocupacion era validad.
PREGUNTAS SIN RESPUESTAS
Como puede justificarse la negacion de asilo politico a un hombre cuyo trabajo politico y social es la esencia de lo que debe ser el asilo politico? Como se puede ignorar la persecucion sufrida por Victor Toro durante la dictadura military de Augusto Pinochet, financiada por Estados Unidos? Como puede minimizarse el riesgo que encaro y encara Victor Toro como blanco de Operacion Condor?
APELACION! APELACION!APELACION!
Apelaremos lo que consideramos como una decision injusta, irracional e inexplicable. Levantaremos nuestras voces hasta que los circulos de poder mas alto de Estados Unidos nos escuchen.
________________________
Carlos Moreno, Esq.
Attorney for Victor Toro
352 7th Avenue, Suite 1204
New York, NY 10001
(212) 631-7555
(212) 631-7418 Fax/MrnCrls@aol.com

From the office of Carlos Moreno, Victor Toro's Lawyer.
Victor Toro's Case: Unusual Decision
Immigration judge Sarah Burr, has inexplicably denied, Victor Toro's application for political asylum. The evidence presented along with Victor Toro's testimony were of such magnitude that no objective judge could have denied the petition for asylum presented by the Chilean former political prisoner.
Judge Burr concluded that Victor Toro took too long in presenting his application for Political Asylum and that the political conditions in Chile had sufficiently changed so that Victor Toro can return to Chile without problems. This conclusion by Judge Burr completely ignores the testimony presented by Victor Toro.
Victor Toro's legal team expressed concern since the moment lawyers for the Department of Homeland Security introduced the idea that Victor Toro was linked to "Terrorism" or a "Terrorist" himself. The concern was that the accusation of terrorism, though unfounded, would not allow for the case to be judged justly and objectively. The decision by Judge Burr shows us that our concerns were valid.
Answers Without Questions:
How can the denial of his political asylum request be justified? Especially for a man whose political and social work are the very essence of what political asylum should be? How can they ignore the persecution and suffering felt by Victor Toro during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, a dictatorship which was financed by The United States. How can the risk he faced as a target by The Operation Condor be minimized?
APPEAL! APPEAL! APPEAL!! APPEAL!
We shall appeal what we consider to an unjust, irrational and inexplicable decision. We shall lift our voices until the highest circles of power in The United States hears our case.

Carlos Moreno, Esq.
Attorney for Victor Toro
352 7th Avenue, Suite 1204
New York, NY 10001
(212) 631-7555
(212) 631-7418 Fax/MrnCrls@aol.com

HIP HOP FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS!!! DEFEND VICTOR TORO!!

2011-03-11T04:06:00.002-05:00

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Bronx 12 News visits RDACBX

2011-03-08T14:28:00.004-05:00

On Monday March 7th, we got a visit from our friends at Bronx 12 news. They always show us love, theyve been covering the RDACBX since before it was the RDACBX. When Rebel Diaz, Waco Division and Circa95 before they were Circa95 were doing shows at The Rock Garden on 160th and Elton. After The Daily News article they decided to come and pay us another visit. Thanks BX 12 News!

Rebel Diaz to continue as a duo.

2011-03-08T14:13:00.003-05:00

Bronx, NY, (February 28, 2011) - REBEL DIAZ, the political Hip Hop trio out of Chicago via The South Bronx, will now be continuing their career as a duo. Teresita Ayala, known as Lah Tere, has resigned from the group. In an email sent on February 15th she stated, “After a lot of thought and consideration, I have decided to resign from Rebel Diaz. My personal health and wellness needs my undivided attention and I have made a commitment to make this a priority once and for all.”

RodStarz and G1 will continue performing as Rebel Diaz and working as a part of The Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDACBX), the Hip Hop community space they opened in The South Bronx in 2008. Teresita Ayala also resigned from the work of RDACBX for the same reasons. “We believe the work of Rebel Diaz is larger than the individuals that make the group. We will continue working in our community with the RDACBX and seek to continue spreading our political message throughout the world with our music,” says RodStarz.

Rebel Diaz’s debut album, THE RADICAL DILEMMA, will be released in the upcoming months. "We wish Teresita the best in her quest for personal wellness and health. We look forward to making new music that addresses the struggles and victories of our community,” says G1.

Rebel Diaz will be performing at this year’s South By Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, TX, in the upcoming weeks.

For more information, visit:
www.rebeldiaz.com

We got featured in The New York Daily News!

2011-03-07T23:27:00.005-05:00

Big ups to Dan Beekman from The NY Daily News for being down and covering our collective. Heres the link to the article:
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2011/03/03/2011-03-03_hiphop_wont_stop.html

YC the Cynic Release Party for FALL FWD a Huge Success!!!

2011-03-07T15:10:00.004-05:00

Tuesday March 1st, 2011 is a new historic date in RDACBX history. Thats the date that YC the Cynic made a huge splash on the scene, with the release of his 2nd Mixtape Fall:FWD. My dude has been working harder than the next man for the last 2 years and it is evident by his latest release that he's only getting started. On the new release he shows us that YC the Cynic wordplay that only he can do, along with some new double time flows and of course more of that boom bap style we all love.
His release party was a huge success. For a Tuesday in NYC's saturated market, it was a sell out crowd., which shows us how YC's grind is paying off. Rebel Diaz was blessed to share the stage with the homey, as well as Dj Charlie Hustle holding it down on the 1s and 2s. RDACBX family- Dj Ethos from Los Angeles was able to make it out and wowed the crowd with a crazy DJ display during Rebel Diaz's set. One of my favorite crews was The Underdogz. Consisting of long time YC collaborators; Otis Clapp and Warren Britt, they got the show started off with their high energy live show. As a matter of fact, Otis Clapp's "Gifted" song has been on repeat on my YouTube account. They were followed up by Scienze and Sene who also had dope live shows and helped warm the crowd up. The show was hosted by GrindTime Champion and Brown Bag All Star- Soul Khan. My man should also do live comedy cuz hes a pretty hilarious brother. Props to him for a great job hosting and performing. After our set, is where the show started to get crazy, after a dope set from Soul Khan, the Main Event aka YC the Cynic hit the stage. My homey had half of NYC's underground elite support him with the cosigns as he brought on Homeboy Sandman, J-Live, C-Rayz Walz, Von Pea from Tanya Morgan, and Final Outlaw. The C-Rayz Walz freestyle was a classic moment. My man went off the top of the dome and murdered it. The live performance of "More and More" was one of the highlights of the night for me. YC, Von Pea, Soul Khan and Sene absolutely killed the track! all in all, it was a dope night for the RDACBX, for our little bro YC the Cynic and for Hip Hop in general as we welcomed one of our bright and shining stars.

4 Burners: Pieces out the RDACBX!!

2011-03-07T14:18:00.002-05:00

Check out the finished product! Big ups to 4 Burners for coming thru and wrecking shop at RDACBX this last month. The murals were organized by resident RDACBX artist Dasic Fernandez. He brought Sen2, Deep, Logek, Rubin and Owns from 4 Burners. They were also joined by Cern from YMI crew and Cekis, the acclaimed Chilean artist. The murals were done after the RDACBX membership was consulted. They were asked to come up with 5 letter words that represented the work of the RDACBX. The words they came up with were Power, Live, Free, Music, Paz, and Bronx. For more info on the artists check out: www.4burners.com

Fall:FWD drops Tomorrow March 1st

2011-02-28T10:49:00.003-05:00

Just in case you havent heard, heres a sample of what Fall:FWD will sound like. Check out Suicide by YC the Cynic ft. Homeboy Sandman and Niles

The cuts are by M Tri, and its produced by Don Knottz and JFree. Its off the project Fall FWD which drops March 1st.
Check out more music here-------->
http://ycthecynic.bandcamp.com/

Master Cleanse: Emergency Wisconsin Tour

2011-02-28T10:41:00.000-05:00

Intikana and Dj Charlie Hustle will be doing an Emergency Tour of Wisconsin. If you havent been following the news, there is a workers uprising going on in the state capitol of Wisconsin. Following with the mission of RDACBX work, the duo will take their Master Cleanse project straight to the people. Dj Charlie Hustle is a Milwaukee native and knows firsthand the struggle of the working class in Wisconsin. "We are going to support the workers of my home state. they should have the rights to unionize" says Dj Charlie Hustle.
In summary, whats going on in Wisconsin is that there is a right-wing state government attempting to gut public sector unions by stripping them of collective bargaining rights, membership, dues collection, and a host of other attacks on what it means to be in a union. Teachers, municipal workers, students, and their supporters (even police and firefighters) have rallied constantly to demand we "Kill The Bill." We are proud that Intikana and Dj Charlie Hustle will be joining union activists, University of Wisconsin students, and those showing their solidarity in what is shaping up to be quite the battle.

Check out the music video done by Jasiri X that addresses the situation over there.

Rebel Diaz and YC the Cynic to Showcase at SXSW

2011-02-28T10:06:00.003-05:00

Rebel Diaz and YC the Cynic along with our west coast RDACBX fam- Dj Ethos, will be hitting up Austin, Texas to participate in the South By SouthWest Music Festival. Over 1900 bands will be performing this year. Check the site for more detailed updates or go to www.sxsw.com

New Murals and Art Going Up at RDACBX

2011-02-28T10:05:00.001-05:00

Big ups to the homey Dasic Fernandez for putting this mural project together. Though we loved the yellow wall, after 2 years we felt it was a time for a change.The RDACBX was asked to give some 5 letter words that were representative of our mission and work. So now our space will have Power, Music, Live, Bronx and more words reminding us of our mission and work, Some of the illest artists in NYC came out to show love! Including Four Burners, Da Bakery Crew, Sen2, Logik, Deem, and Cekis to name a few. The project came together over the last weekend and is still in progress.

Yc the Cynic Release Party for Fall:FWD -March 1st

2011-02-28T09:41:00.003-05:00

YC the Cynic, our resident super dope MC, will be releasing his highly anticipated new mixtape Fall:FWD on Tuesday March 1st, 2011 at SouthPaw in Brooklyn. After releasing, You're Welcome in 2010, he has taken the NYC scene by storm with his crazy lyrics, punchlines and flow. Working harder than the next MC, he has been everywhere as of late. The blogs love him and so does his family at RDACBX. We are proud of you bro!!!!!
Fall:FWD will have features from Homeboy Sandman, Von Pea, Soul Khan, C Rayz Walz and more!

Heres the info:

The good homies at Bigger Than Hip Hop and RDAC-BX Present...
The Fall FWD Release Party!
Time to celebrate homies. If you miss this, you'll be an outcast. And not the cool "with a K" kind, but the kind that no one wants to be around, w/ a "C"

Hosted by Soul Khan (of the Brown Bag All Stars)
Music by Meka (of 2DopeBoyz)

Performances by:
The Underdogz (Warren Britt and Otis Clapp)
Scienze
Sene
Rebel Diaz
and of course...
Me (YC The Cynic) w/ DJ Charlie Hustle

Some really dope confirmed special guests. I cant say names, but, you don't wanna miss this!

Its 18+
$10 at the door, and $8 at http://YCtheCynic.Eventbrite.com/

Come thru!
And if you're socially awkward, you can watch it online, at www.CIRCA95.com

Peace porridge.

DXnext: YC The Cynic

2011-02-11T15:24:00.000-05:00

Hoy Fue Una Victoria SOA Protest 2010 (Espanol)

2011-02-07T15:10:00.000-05:00

Check out this video done of The School of the Americas Protest that the RDACBX attended last November in Fort Benning, Georgia. Rodstarz calls it the School of the Assassins, cuz thats what they do. Train to kill. This is what U.S. Foreign Policy and the U.S. Armed Forces export. Torture tactics. Death. Murders. all in the name of the dollar!

Streets of Cairo- Marcel Cartier - Produced by Dj Charlie Hustle

2011-02-07T14:50:00.001-05:00

Rebel Diaz in Toronto: Presented by Barrio Nuevo

2011-02-07T14:25:00.002-05:00

Barrio Nueva Y RebelDiaz from Las Perlas del Mar on Vimeo.

Check out the footage from our show in Toronto.Big ups to Barrio Nuevo for bringing us out there and putting together a great tour.

2011-01-25T14:45:00.000-05:00

"Do the Right Thing"...

2011-01-25T14:28:00.000-05:00

Fair Food activists picket a Washington, DC, area Giant supermarket during last November's Supermarket Week of Action. Giant is one of Ahold's two major US brands. Ahold also owns Stop & Shop.
At a glance: Florida farmworkers have long faced brutal conditions in the fields, including sub-poverty wages, widespread labor rights violations, and even modern-day slavery. Today, however, there is hope on the horizon, thanks to the efforts of farmworkers, Fair Food activists, Florida tomato growers, and nine food industry leaders who have joined in support of the CIW's Fair Food principles, including a strict code of conduct, a cooperative complaint resolution system, a participatory health and safety program, and a worker-to-worker education process. But Publix and Ahold are refusing to do their part, and if they have their way, the unprecedented farm labor transformation promised by the CIW's landmark agreement with the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange would be significantly diminished. Farmworkers' hopes for an end to the decades-long "Harvest of Shame" would be dashed.

Publix founder George Jenkins used to say, "Don't let making a profit stand in the way of doing the right thing." The people who are running Publix and Ahold today have taken Mr. Jenkins' wise counsel and stood it squarely on its head.

“We don’t have any plans to sit down with the CIW,” Publix’s Media and Community Relations Manager Dwaine Stevens said, also citing that the company sells around 36,000 products in the stores and it cannot get involved with each product’s labor issues. “If there are some atrocities going on, it’s not our business. Maybe it’s something the government should get involved with.”

Publix spokesperson Dwaine Stevens quoted in the Baldwin County, AL, journal "The Bulletin," 12/11/10

"On November 16, the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange, which represents all of Ahold's major tomato growers and suppliers, announced an agreement with the CIW to accept the CIW's Fair Food Code of Conduct... We will not, therefore, participate with the Growers' employees in CIW's proposed penny-per pound program."

Statement from Ahold USA regarding tomato purchases from Florida's Immokalee region, 12/10/10

"Don't let making a profit stand in the way of doing the right thing."
George Jenkins, founder of Publix, as quoted by Ed Crenshaw, Publix CEO, to Tampa Business Journal, in the February, 2010 interview entitled, "Doing the right thing a top priority"
Human rights crisis in the fields

Since we launched the Campaign for Fair Food in January of 2000, we have sought to cast light on the unconscionable human rights crisis in Florida's fields. By now, the conditions faced by the vast majority of Florida farmworkers are well known:

Sub-poverty Wages: Workers are paid virtually the same piece rate (an average of 50¢ per 32-lb. bucket) as they were 30 years ago. At this rate, a worker must pick over 2.25 TONS of tomatoes to earn the Florida minimum wage in a typical 10-hour workday. Most workers earn less than $12,000 per year.

Denial of Fundamental Labor Rights: Farmworkers in Florida have no right to overtime pay, no health insurance, sick leave, paid vacation or pension, and no right to organize in order to improve these conditions.

Modern-day Slavery: In the most extreme situations, workers are forced to labor against their will through the use or threat of physical violence. Since 1997, there have been nine cases of forced labor prosecuted in Florida's fields, involving over 1,200 workers.
These conditions -- and more, including widespread sexual harassment and wage theft -- are the "atrocities" to which Publix spokesperson Dwaine Stevens was referring in his statement (above) to the press in December of last year.

Change is underway

But today, for the first time, there is hope for real, durable respect for human rights in Florida's fields.

Indeed, thanks to the combined efforts of thousands of workers from Immokalee, tens of thousands of Fair Food activists across the country, several of the state's largest tomato growers, and nine multi-billion dollar food industry leaders, we stand today on the threshold of an unprecedented transformation in agricultural labor conditions in Florida.

Last November, the CIW and the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange signed an agreement to extend the CIW's Fair Food principles – including a strict code of conduct, a cooperative complaint resolution system, a participatory health and safety program, and a worker-to-worker education process – to over 90% of Florida's tomato fields. And though the implementation of that agreement is being phased in gradually over the course of this season and the next, many real, concrete changes have already taken root on some of the state's largest farms. Those changes include:

Worker Education: The CIW began educating farmworkers in November of last year on the Fair Food Code of Conduct, their new rights in the fields, and how to report problems that arise. These trainings take place at the company, as part of the work day, so that company support for the new Code is a clear part of the message. Already nearly 2,000 workers have participated in the educational sessions (on right, workers review the new rights booklet distributed at the sessions).

Wage Increase: In January of this year, growers began passing on the Fair Food Premium (penny-per-pound) from participating major buyers of tomatoes (Subway McDonald's, Burger King, Whole Foods, etc.) to farmworkers in their paychecks. The penny-per-pound bonus is reflected as a line item in the paycheck that workers can see. Growers will be audited to verify correct distribution of the wage increase.

Clocking-in: The Code of Conduct requires a reliable mechanism to keep track of farmworkers’ hours and requires payment of workers for all the hours they are on the job. Additionally, in the past, farmworkers normally would get up at around 5 am to be picked up for work at 6 am, only to spend several hours waiting in the fields without pay. Now, pick-up times at one of the state's largest farms have shifted to coincide with the actual start of work, with workers getting picked-up closer to 8 am. Workers no longer have to spend several hours waiting in the fields without pay and are able to get more sleep, while parents are able to be with their children and get them ready for school instead of having to drop them off at daycare at 5 am.

No More Over-filling of Buckets: Until now, it was standard practice for workers to have to overfill their buckets-- which meant upwards of 10% of each worker's labor was going unpaid. If they didn't overfill the buckets, they would often not receive credit for the entire bucket. Now, farmworkers need only fill the bucket to the top in order for the bucket to be paid (the image on the right, taken at one of the participating farms earlier this month, indicates the new standard).

Report Abuses without Fear: Farmworkers now have the right to report abuses or violations of the Code of Conduct -- to the CIW, to a third-party, or to the farm itself -- confidentially and without fear of retaliation from their bosses. This includes instances of sexual harassment, violence, wage theft, and discrimination. Abuses reported by workers trigger an investigation and enforcement process to fix the problem and hold violators accountable. Already this season several complaints have been reported, investigated, and resolved to the satisfaction of workers who lodged the complaints.
These changes -- and more, including shade in the fields and nascent health and safety committees -- constitute the first real, tangible labor reforms in the modern history of Florida agriculture. Taken together, they represent a bridge between a history of shameful farm labor exploitation and a future of more modern, more humane working conditions in Florida's fields.

If you aren't part of the solution, you are the problem

But that bridge may well fall short, thanks to Publix, Ahold, and the rest of the supermarket industry.

That's because the solution to farm labor exploitation and abuse contained in the Fair Food principles depends on the participation of all the major purchasers of Florida tomatoes. Each buyer must contribute its fair share -- its penny-per-pound -- for the pay raise to reach its full potential. Each buyer must commit to direct its purchases to those growers complying with the code of conduct -- and away from those who don't -- for working conditions to get better and stay better.

The solution is only as strong -- the raise is only as big, the change in working conditions is only as durable -- as the number of buyers that support it. In the words of the FTGE's Reggie Brown, "Everybody in the system has to be invested for it to work." And indeed, the nine leading food corporations that have already signed Fair Food agreements with the CIW are paying into the system and conditioning their purchases on compliance with the code.

But those food corporations that have not yet signed -- principal among them supermarket industry leaders, with the sole exception of Whole Foods -- are not. And now it is becoming increasingly clear that the strategy of those supermarket leaders, in particular Publix and Ahold, is to shirk their responsibility to pay into the system, short workers of their portion of the pay increase, and refuse to tie their purchases to the Fair Food principles.

If Publix and Ahold have their way, the unprecedented transformation of farm labor conditions promised by the CIW's landmark agreement with the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange would be significantly diminished. Farmworkers' hopes for an end to the decades-long "Harvest of Shame" would wither on the vine.

Such an outcome would be doubly harsh given the active role supermarket giants like Publix and Ahold have played in creating -- by leveraging their volume purchasing power to demand ever lower prices for produce -- the poverty and brutal working conditions from which they have profited for so many years.

That's why we march

The people who run Publix and Ahold today are doing the very thing Publix founder George Jenkins warned against so many years ago -- they are letting profit stand in the way of doing the right thing. In fact, they've turned Mr. Jenkins' sage advice squarely on its head.

That's why, if you support the Campaign for Fair Food, you must join us this spring for the Do the Right Thing Tour!

The victory announced last November in Immokalee is, without doubt, a watershed moment in the history of Florida agriculture. Never before have growers and workers joined together behind such progressive standards and at such a comprehensive level, covering over 90% of the entire Florida tomato industry. We -- all of us -- are making history.

But that victory will be undermined if Publix and Ahold are allowed to take the low road they seem so determined to travel.

As we assemble to march in Boston and Tampa, let us gather our forces, meet them on that road, and turn them back to join the rest of the food industry on the path to true social responsibility.

Resources

'Tis the Season to Be Greedy: Publix, Ahold try for free ride out of social responsibility...
Publix: "If there are some atrocities going on, it's not our business"...
"After Long Fight, Farmworkers in Florida Win Increase in Pay," New York Times, 1/19/11
"Major grower to join wage plan," Wall St. Journal, 10/13/10
"One Penny More a Pound," New York Times editorial, 12/3/10
"Harvest of Shame Revisited," CBS Evening News, 11/24/10

Why we march

2011-01-25T13:54:00.000-05:00

2011-01-18T23:58:00.002-05:00

PENUMBRA HITS THE ROAD!!!

Intikana's one man show is now hitting the road with shows in Alaska, Idaho, Colorado, Washington, and more locations soon to be announced. For those of you who have yet to experience PENUMBRA, the play is a solo Hip-Hop musical that autobiographically illustrates growing up in the Bronx and powerfully confronts issues concerning family, social injustice, and self-identity. This multimedia performance utilizes elements of Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Theater, Film, and Photography to journey through stories that speak on a son trying to rekindle a lost relationship with his father. For more info, visit: www.intikana.net/penumbra

UPCOMING SHOWS IN NYC THIS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19 @8PM [HIGHLINE BALLROOM] If you missed our show last week at ROSE in Brooklyn, here's another oppor

2011-01-18T23:50:00.000-05:00

"FROM NY TO DETROIT

2011-01-13T23:13:00.000-05:00

The short documentary that we did ["FROM NY TO DETROIT: 2010 US SOCIAL FORUM"] is scheduled to air on THE YOUTH CHANNEL during the following days/times:

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 at 10:30-11AM and FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 at 4:30-5PM

Catch it in Manhattan on MNN4 (TWC 67, RCN 85) or by visiting MNN.org for live streaming. For more info, visit: http://www.youthchannel.org/.

Youth Channel | Media for Youth by Youth
www.youthchannel.org
Join us on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 4:30pm and learn how to create a horror video by using make-up effects and stop-motion animation. There is still space to sign up.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 @10PM [BROOKLYN] Featuring Performances by JEAN SHEPHERD (of Navegante), ILLSPOKINN, FLACO NAVAJA, and INTIKANA. Come thru and sho

2011-01-06T21:33:00.002-05:00

Tomorrow Today :: Starring YC THE CYNIC

2011-01-03T12:17:00.002-05:00

RodStarz: Top 5 Albums of 2010

2010-12-31T15:57:00.008-05:00

As the year 2010 ends, I felt it was important to look back on the soundtrack to my year. I feel that what makes a great album are the memories you have that go along with it. How did that album make you feel? Did it make you feel inspired? stronger? happier? As an MC myself i dont listen to too much music and i def dont really listen to a lot of the garbage on the radio. Im blessed to be surrounded by talented peers and this year many of them put out dope projects that received heavy rotation on my boombox or ipod. So here are my top 5 albums/mixtapes of the year. Not in any order. Just my top 5.

1. Dead Prez and Dj Drama: Revolutionary but Gangsta Grillz

When this mixtape dropped we all went crazy at RDACBX. It dropped on their website for FREE!!! We were on our way to Detroit for the US Social Forum, and this joint was on 24/7 during that trip. "Marcus, Garvey, Huey" the joint they got with our BX family Divine of The Dey over that Beamer, Benz or Bentley instrumental became our anthem. We needed some Dead Prez in 2010 and I loved how they brought it over current beats. They flipped em! It was crazy how M1 takes his flow right back over Drake's "Over" beat, or how Stic Man single handedly made me stop smoking weed for 2 months with his verse over Gucci Manes "Wasted" beat. One of my favorite memories from 2010 was being on stage with them at the Black August concert jumpin around in my home made Marcus Garvey Huey shirt. All in all, Dead Prez continues to show us how to live healthy and be bout it with our politics.

2.Nneka- Concrete Jungle

I was put on to NNeka by my peeps Circa 95. Theyre alway puttin me on new shit! But when Rephstar showed me Nneka's video for "Walkin" I was floored. Immediately I went home and researched her online. I found her video for "Heartbeat" and for the next 3 months I bumped that track everyday. Ill never forget after a CIRCA 95 BBQ how we all danced at RDACBX to that song on repeat for like 15 minutes. One of my biggest frustrations this year was not being able to catch her at SXSW. I still havent been able to see her live and have that as one of my things to do in 2011.

3. Ana Tijoux: 1977

Ana is our sister. Our parents were both political prisoners together under the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. In the beginning of the year, while we were touring in Chile, Ana spoke to me about being her hype man for her US tour. She had signed to Nacional Records and was about to make her U.S. debut. I had a month to memorize her lyrics yet waited until the last week to get ready. I listened to this album 30X a day for that one week! I love this album. Producers Hordatoj and Foex brought it hard with the production!! This shows us how crazy talented the Hip Hop scene in Chile is. Ana's flow is like no others. Its like another instrument playing along with the beat. Apparently the Grammys agree. 1977 was nominated as Best Latin Alternative, Rock or Urban Album.

4. YC the Cynic- You're Welcome

YC is my little brother. I met him on my block like 4 years ago when i first moved to Hunts Point. I have seen him grow and become the super dope lyrical monster MC that he is. He recorded most of it at the RDACBX studio, so i had a sneak preview to the process. I also got to guest star on a track along with Hipnotic. If you havent heard YC, you need too. His wordplay is crazy. The fact he chose a lot of 90s classic beats to rock over only makes me appreciate this more. I know this is my shit cuz i know all the lyrics. I remember bumpin this on repeat in the RDACBX van while we played ball in the street. It was the soundtrack to many street bball games.YC had us all feelin like Superman with this mixtape and we cant wait to hear more!

5. The Reminders:

Im not sure when this album dropped and i dont care. I heard it this year and this is my shit! I bumped this album non stop year round. I met Big Samir and Aja Black while we were in Denver doing shows. Not only do i love their music but they are a beautiful family and wonderful people. Ill never forget watchin their cute little ones dancing on stage with them as they performed my joint " Black Roses" at an RDACBX BBQ we had. One of my goals for 2011 is to record a track with them, until then ill be bumping their album.

LAH TERE - CRUSH--OFFICIAL MUSC VIDEO

2010-12-24T16:53:00.001-05:00

CRUSH [MUSIC VIDEO] from RDAC BX on Vimeo.

"Happy Holidays to all of my family, friends, and fans. This song "Crush" is very special to me. I have been performing it for the past 4 1/2 years as a member of Rebel Diaz. I never imagined filming a music video for this song, let alone shooting it in my hood "Humboldt Park aka Paseo Boricua" in Chicago. Now the world can see my beautiful hood who has worked so hard to make sure that we as Boricua youth never lose sight of our culture and how important real education is. I want to thank everyone who took interest in making this video a reality and for believing in my talents. Special shout outs to God, Las 7 Potencias Africanas, Mami, Papi, Bebo, Jeannie, Kandy, Irene, AJ, Cristian, Isabella, Julian, Diego, Juaquin, RodStarz, G1, Intikana, Billy Sanabria, Lil "O", Big "O", Janeida Rivera aka The Queen'a HP, Myra Rodriguez, Letticia Soto, Awilda Lyse, Lil Julia, Mia Jenkins aka "Lil Tere" and her mom Elisa Ortiz, John Vergara for his murals and artwork all over the video, Luquillo Barbershop, Botanica Victoria, Roberto Clemente High School, Dawn and Vanessa Massas and family, and Lizzy Medina. HUMBOLDT PARK NO SE VENDE! I will always represent where I am from Chi-City!!!!!"

Lah Tere- CRUSH- Video Shoot...

2010-12-22T13:37:00.002-05:00

So last month, we had the chance to finally shoot a music video for Lah Tere's classic song "Crush". Intikana of RDACBX came thru from NYC to film and direct the video. We did mad different shots throughout Lah's old stomping grounds in Humboldt Park, as well as being blessed with rooftop access with a view of Chi Citys beautiful skyline.Big ups to our homey Billys older brother Jorge for allowing us up there. All in all we had a dope time doing it and from what it looks like the video will be just as dope as the song. It will be available this week on Christmas Eve. If you havent heard Crush check it out below. Peace!

Set The Record Straight. Intikana and Dj Charlie Hustle ft. Rebel Diaz

2010-12-22T10:32:00.004-05:00

"Set The Record Straight" is a new joint from Intikana and DJ Charlie Hustle's project "The Master Cleanse", if youre a fan of Lah Tere's flow you will love this song. She goes absolutely bonkers on this!!!

Download this for free at:
http://mastercleanse.bandcamp.com/album/master-cleanse-ep

From the Bronx to Milwaukee, Chile to Chi City we be Holdin it Down!

SHUT DOWN THE SOA! by Karla Rodriguez

2010-12-22T10:15:00.005-05:00

On the weekend of November 19-21, 2010, people from all over the U.S. gathered at Fort Benning, Georgia to demand-- through peaceful protest-- that the U.S. government shut down the School of the Americas, recently renamed, The Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation. Many of this school's graduates have committed some of the most heinous human rights offenses in the world.
RDACBX and our fam Da Urban Butterflies took 15 folks out there from NYC. Rev. Claudia de La Cruz from DUB and RDACBX was a featured speaker throughout the events, due to her work with La Iglesia San Romero de Las Americas, and Rebel Diaz, IntiKana and Dj Charlei Hustle brought the cultural entertainment throughout the weekend. As you see in the video, one of the more memorable moments was the fact that Mario Venegas, G1 and RodStarz father spoke as well. He is a survivor of torture, as he was a political prisoner under the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship in Chile. He was tortured by SOA trained Chilean military officers.
RDACBX member Karla Rodriguez threw down and filmed and edited this video for a project she did while getting her Masters degree at The New School. Fresh!

Datura Stramonium: Kalae All Day ft. YC the Cynic

2010-12-21T22:50:00.004-05:00

Kalae All Day ft. YC The Cynic. Off of the "Past Times and Crass Lines" mixtape, dropping on February 15th

Mr. Brown : YC the Cynic ft Sene

2010-12-21T22:42:00.003-05:00

The song is called Mr. Brown. It features Sene, and is produced by the 2 Hungry bros. Its the first single off of Fall FWD (The Mixtape), which will drop at the top of the year.
Recorded and mixed by G1 of Rebel Diaz!

Ladies Love Project Pop Up Shop A Success!!!

2010-12-17T14:32:00.001-05:00

Check out some shots taken at The Ladies Love Project this last weekend. Big ups to our very own Patty Dukes and to our sister TooFly for putting on such a dope event.... Look out for more pop up shops like this coming to RDACBX next year! Peace!

Photos by B FRESH Photography and Media | www.bfreshphotography.com

RDACBX gets the Union Square Arts Award

2010-12-17T14:30:00.001-05:00

RDAC: 2010 UNION SQUARE ARTS AWARD from RDAC BX on Vimeo.

Check out footage of RDACBX receiving the Union Square Arts Award. Dope speech by G1 of Rebel Diaz..

Ladies Love Project Pop Up Shop

2010-12-03T17:25:00.000-05:00

RDACBX AWARDED UNION SQUARE AWARD

2010-12-03T17:24:00.001-05:00

The Union Square Arts Award recognizes the central leadership role played by arts and culture in providing educational opportunities for young people, building collaboration and promoting social change. The Award supports organizations working with youth and families in low-income communities across New York City in all artistic disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theater, Visual and Media Arts.

Arts Award recipients are innovators motivated by a passion for the arts and social justice. They have created new possibilities for young people, built groundbreaking programs, and revitalized communities. Each Arts Award consists of a grant up to $35,000 comprehensive technical assistance, and the opportunity to apply for regrants to help build long-term organizational sustainability and community engagement. Recipient organizations are less than ten-years-old with annual operating budgets under $1 million.
In 2010 the Union Square Arts Award recognized seven organizations.

Haiti Cultural Exchange
Hester Street Collaborative
Maysles Institute
Pachamama Peruvian Arts
People’s Theatre Project
Purelements: An Evolution in Dance
Rebel Diaz Arts Collective

RDACBX Performs at SOA Protests in Fort Benning, GA

2010-12-03T17:17:00.004-05:00

IntiKana and Dj Charlie Hustle drop their new EP. Master Cleanse!!

2010-12-03T17:15:00.001-05:00

MASTER CLEANSE is the anti-thesis to oppression. It originates from the need for long awaited change. It is the cleansing of our spirits in alignment with our purpose. It is unforgiving truth and pure love combating disillusioning lies and boundless hatred. The ultimate sacrifice in cleansing from our "masters" or oppressors. It is the slave lynching the master. The fire illuminating eternal darkness. The restoration of independence, dignity, and true revolution. It is the ancestors communicating visions through symbols and scripture, while providing tools with which to translate them. Forever redefining the role of an MC (Master of Ceremonies) as the chosen facilitator. The lyrics and logic of liberation.

*Immediate download of 11-track album in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.*
Buy Now $6 USD

Rebel Diaz- "Libertad" (Official Music Video HD

2010-12-03T17:12:00.000-05:00

Official music video for Rebel Diaz single "Libertad", filmed in Santiago, Chile. Produced by Artefacto Visual.

Anita Tijoux rockin live at RDACBX

2010-12-03T17:10:00.000-05:00

FROM NY TO DETROIT: 2010 US Social Forum

2010-12-03T17:08:00.000-05:00

FROM NY TO DETROIT: 2010 US Social Forum from RDAC BX on Vimeo.

On June 20-27, 2010, RDAC BX and Da Urban Butterflies traveled out to Detroit for the 2010 US Social Forum. With 2 vans packed with a full sound system and 20 dedicated artists, educators, and activists, this 26 minute Short Documentary entitled "FROM NY TO DETROIT: 2010 US Social Forum" chronicles a week long of unforgettable experiences that not only changed their lives but also bonded them together in a way that they didn't expect. From 8 performances in 6 days, painting a free mural in SW Detroit, conducting internationally televised interviews, to powerful protests and heated encounters with police/security, two organizations seeking social justice find refuge in not only affecting each other, but an entire community.

Rebel Diaz talks about the state of Hip Hop from the US Social Forum.

2010-12-03T17:06:00.000-05:00

Rebel Diaz talks about the state of Hip Hop from the US Social Forum on John's Doe Main!

HipHop Hijack

2010-12-03T17:04:00.000-05:00

HipHop Hijack from AstralJester on Vimeo.

HipHop has been hijacked by global corporations, including the US government, fronted by Barack Obama. Professor Griff, minister of information from Public Enemy, examines the relationship between HipHop and US president Obama.
Featuring (in order of appearance) :
Ice-T
Barack Obama
Kool Herc
Professor Griff
Busta Rhymes
Jay-Z
Dead Prez
KRS-One
Rebel Diaz
Stic. man
Russ Simmons
Kanye West
P. Diddy
Doug E. Fresh
Ice Cube
Lupe Fiasco
Damon Dash
Chuck D
Usher
Will I. Am
Diamond
Snoop Dogg
50 Cent
Quest Love
Kurtis Blow
Bun B
Egypt
Common
Melle Mel
Chamillionaire
Mistah F. A. B.
Young Buck
Killer Mike
Ciara
Redman
DJ UNK
Wyclef
Green Lantern
Pharrel
Will Smith
Eminem
Luke Campbell
T. I.
Big Block
Soulja Boy
Foxy Brown
Nas
LL Cool J
DJ Drama
Rick Ross
Talib Kweli
The Game
David Icke
Flavor Flav
Why G
Dr. Shaka Zulu
Black Dot

Teaching for Social Justice from the Ground Up

2010-12-03T17:02:00.000-05:00

We are very excited that this November 20, 2010 will be the 10th Annual Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair, co-sponsored by Rethinking Schools. This year's theme is "Another Education is Possible, Another World is Necessary!"

In "science fair" format, and completely grassroots volunteer-organized, the Curriculum Fair will provide over 600 educators, activists, parents, youth & community members with a space to share curricula, resources, and inspiration. We'll be making friends & building relationships, exploring ideas & projects, connecting our histories & struggles. All in a spirit of social justice and education for liberation.

teachersforjustice.org

Video music by the DJ Limbms, Gil Scott Heron, Jurassic 5, Rebel Diaz. Some photo by Sarah Ji

Teaching for Social Justice from the Ground Up from Teachers for Social Justice on Vimeo.

Life is Living: Chicago

2010-12-03T17:01:00.000-05:00

Life Is Living :: Chicago

Taking place as part of Brave New Voices 2009, this year's Festival is presented in collaboration with Chicago's Kuumba Lynx.

Featuring: B-Girl/B-Boy battles, Freshest Footworker, Tightest Trick Skateboard Competition, The Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle, Baddest Burner, Soccer & B-ball Tournaments, and SPEAK OUT Offernda.

With performances by: Pharoah Monch, Rebel Diaz, Saul Williams, Kuumba Lynx Performance Ensemble, FootworKINGz, BNV Green Team, Peace Poets, Solar 5, FM Supreme, Purpose of Life, Theaster Gates, UPLIFT HS marching band.

And educational activities, including: Eco-education w/The Chicago Botanic Garden, Mosaic Art making w/Beacon Street Gallery, HIV testing w/American Indian Health Service of Chicago, Recycled Art w/Little Black Pearl, Guerilla Theater w/Kuumba Lynx, Live murals & stencil art w/Connect Force, and a mobile recording studio w/INFERNO

Life Is Living :: Chicago, IL from MVMT on Vimeo.

Y.C. the Cynic Performing @ SOB's Pt.3

2010-12-03T16:58:00.000-05:00

Coming from Hunts Point, in the South Bronx, YC feels the need to bring more of the Hip-Hop scene back to its birthplace. He intends to do just that, while bettering his community as part of the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective. Lyrically, you don't hear many people that put in as much effort. He has been rhyming before he hit double digits in age. He has already developed a polished delivery, equipped with an unusually large vocabulary, an infectious energy, and a refreshing obsession with detail that makes for entertaining shows, songs, and ciphers. In under a year, YC has performed all over New York City, proving himself to Hip-Hop enthusiasts and pessimists alike. He is determined to be widely considered one of the best emcees ever to grace a microphone, and even though he has a long way to go, YC the Cynic knows the joy is in the journey. So, let the games begin

Y.C. the Cynic Performing @ SOB's Pt.3 from Hiphopworld.com on Vimeo.

Based in the South Bronx, we meet the members of the hip-hop group Rebel Diaz, who will open the doors to their socio-cultural and political project i

2010-12-03T16:57:00.001-05:00

Circa 95 w/ Styles P & Rebel Diaz at Lehman College

2010-12-03T16:52:00.001-05:00

All I Want Is You (People's Remix) - Rodstarz of Rebel Diaz and Baron of Red Clay

2010-12-03T16:46:00.003-05:00

Boogie Mics returns! make sure to check out our new bi-weekly Open Mic!

2010-08-18T08:38:00.002-04:00

Friday, August 20tth
7-10 PM
Featured Guests; The Sargonites and GodHead the General
DJ Danny Dan The BeatMann
Hosted by John Mega
478 Austin Place, BX
6 Train to E. 149 (walk two blocks toward the Bruckner Expressway, make a right on Austin Pl.)

all ages, all performers welcome...

Singers, Poets, Emcees, Comedians, B-Boys, B-Girls, Spoken Word Artists, Dancers, DJs, Producers, Mimes, Gypsies, Street Performers, Musicians, Actors, Magicians, Story-tellers, Promotors, Writers, Visual Artists, Revolutionary Speakers...

For more information contact:

RDAC BX @ 718-708-4701
John Mega @ castro1230@gmail.com
DJ Charlie Hustle @ djcharliehustle1987@gmail.com

Come out and have a good time in the Bronx!

Rebel Diaz "Libertad" Video Premiere RECAP

2010-08-12T17:16:00.000-04:00

SATURDAY USSF Detroit Report Back, 7PM @RDAC BX

2010-08-12T16:10:00.001-04:00

Black August Hip Hop Show FRIDAY hosted by Rod Starz and Lah Tere!

2010-08-10T16:38:00.006-04:00

This FRIDAY, August 13th MXGM (Malcolm X Grassroots Movement) Presents Black August Hip Hop Show!

Hosted by Rodstarz and Lah Tere of Rebel Diaz!

Performances By Dead Prez, Hasan Salaam, Cody Chestnut, Pharoahe Monch and RDAC•BX's own Kalae All Day!

Highline Ballroom, $15 advance/$20 day of show.

Doors @ 8, showtime 9

COME OUT FOR A DOPE NIGHT OF HIP-HOP!

Click here to learn more about Black August!

Open screening and open Mic!

2010-08-10T13:48:00.003-04:00

Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice and it PEERS

invite you to a screening and open mic tomorrow!!

Restorative Justice for New York Public Schools!

The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective

Come and join us for free food, performances, and raffles.

RDAC's Intikana Receives 2010 Brio Award!

2010-08-09T16:01:00.007-04:00

RDAC is proud to announce Intikana as a recipients for the Brio (Bronx Recognizes Its Owns) grant for his achievement in the performing arts.

The Brio award is awarded to 25 visual, performing, or literary artists each year who reside in the Bronx. The selection for awards is based solely on artistic excellence and is decided by a panel of professional artists!

Click here to go to his website and download his album FREE!

RDAC Presents: Boogie Nights Open Mic this FRIDAY!

2010-08-05T14:44:00.003-04:00

Friday, August 6th

7-10 PM

478 Austin Place, BX
6 Train to E. 149 (walk two blocks toward the Bruckner Expressway, make a right on Austin Pl.)

all ages, all performers welcome...

Singers, Poets, Emcees, Comedians, B-Boys, B-Girls, Spoken Word Artists, Dancers, DJs, Producers, Mimes, Gypsies, Street Performers, Musicians, Actors, Magicians, Story-tellers, Promotors, Writers, Visual Artists, Revolutionary Speakers...

For more information contact:

RDAC BX @ 718-708-4701
John Mega @ 646-592-1104
DJ Charlie Hustle @ djcharliehustle1987@gmail.com

Come out and have a good time in the Bronx!

Rebel Diaz raises awareness with Harlem RBI!

2010-08-03T13:32:00.003-04:00

On Friday Rebel Diaz teamed up with Harlem RBI for a block party to raise awareness about domestic animal abuse. Talent from RDAC included the Young Rebels, Intikana, and a special performance from Rodstarz and G1 of Rebel Diaz.

Saturday's Freedom Festival was a success!

2010-07-28T14:10:00.023-04:00

Over 400 people gathered on Saturday at Brook Park in the South Bronx to speak out against SB1070 and demand legalization for all through music, food and dance. Talent from RDAC included the Young Rebels and Rela El Supremo!

Bliz and Rela killing it on the mic representing RDAC

Face painting for the kids!

Delicious food provided by Friends of Brook Park

Photo Credits: Rahsmia N. Zatar

Immigrants Rights Freedom Festival @ Brook Park 2-8PM

2010-07-19T13:13:00.008-04:00

Free Food, Music, Dancing, Friends and Neighbors!

LEGALIZATION for Everyone Now!! Stop the Raids and Deportation! No to SB 1070!!

Hosted By: Movimiento de la Peña del Bronx, Taller Experimental de Arte, Trabajadora por La Paz, Rebel Diaz Arts Collective

6 train to Brook Ave. Walk three blocks to 141st. 141st @ Brook Ave.

http://larebeldiadelosinmigrantes.blogspot.com

¡Habra Comida Gratis, Musica, Bailes, Invitan Sus Amig@s y Vescin@s!

¡Legalizacion Para Tod@s Ahora!! ¡Ya Basta Con las Redadas Y Deportacion! ¡No a la Ley de SB1070!!

Expondran Lideres de las Comunidades, Barrios, y Sindicatos

Convocan: Movimiento de la Peña del Bronx, Taller Experimental de Arte, Trabajadora por La Paz, y, Rebel Diaz Arts Collective

Toma el tren 6 hasta Brook Ave. Camina tres blockes a 141st. 141st @ Brook Ave.

http://larebeldiadelosinmigrantes.blogspot.com

LIVE STREAMING FROM DETROIT USSF!

2010-06-16T08:07:00.001-04:00

Webcam chat at Ustream

CHECK OUT EL MERCADITO-FLEA MARKET AT RDAC BX JUNE 19TH!!

2010-06-15T08:44:00.005-04:00

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR 1ST EVER EL MERCADITO- FLEA MARKET ON SAT. JUNE 19TH... ITS A GOOD TIME AND GOOD SHOPPING FOR A GOOD CAUSE. WE WILL BE RAISING FUNDS TO SEND RDAC BX MEMBERS TO THE US SOCIAL FORUM IN DETROIT. WE WILL HAVE VENDORS, MUSIC FROM DJ CHARLIE HUSTLE AND SOME SHOWS FROM CIRCA 95, GTP, YC THE CYNIC, INTI KANA, REBEL DIAZ AND MORE! 1PM TO 7PM... SEE U THERE!

No Human Being is Illegal T-Shirt Preview!

2010-06-08T16:05:00.003-04:00

After the success of our "NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL" mural done by Chilean artist Dasic along with Bronx community members, RDAC•BX will soon be releasing a limited edition t-shirt that features the mural design. It will be available shortly on our website, and sales profits will benefit RDAC•BX membership's trip to the US Social Forum in Detroit this summer. Stay tuned!

Members of RDAC•BX on West Coast Tour!

2010-06-08T15:16:00.002-04:00

RDAC• C-A-L-I! This week, YC the Cynic and Kalae All Day, young members of RDAC, joined Rebel Diaz on their West Coast Tour which will take them to 7 cities in California. Shows will include a fundraiser for police terror victim Oscar Grant in San Francisco, a fundraiser for South Central Farmers in LA, and an in-store in LA Fat Beats, among others. Collaborations with Bay-area artists Heiroglyphics Crew, Beeda Weeda, Los Rakas, and BRWN BFLO are also in the mix, so stay tuned for new music/pics/vids from our trip to Aztlan! Ay Bay Bay! For more info on tour dates and locations please visit www.rebeldiaz.com.

Work at RDAC•BX this summer!

2010-05-20T17:17:00.003-04:00

Are you a youth ages 16-24? Are you interested in using Hip Hop as a form of self-education and empowerment? Learn how to make beats, record and mix music, edit film, organize cultural events, and even a lil rooftop gardening, all while making some summer money and building positivity within yoursef and your community... Still some slots open! Apply today at:

https://application.nycsyep.com/

make sure you specify:

Borough: BRONX
Provider: CASW
Worksite: Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDAC•BX)

See you this summer!

The 2nd Annual RDAC BX Film Festival--May 21st, May 23rd -27th..

2010-05-18T18:48:00.005-04:00

Rebel Diaz Arts Collective BX PRESENTS: THE 2ND ANNUAL RDAC BX FILM FESTIVAL

When? MAY 21st, May 23rd- May 27th....2010
All movies start at 730pmish.
Events from 7 to 10pm

Where? The South Bronx.
RDAC BX
478 Austin Place
off of 149th and Bruckner....
6 train to E. 149th

What? A peoples film festival. Where hip hop meets politics and politics meet the South Bronx. We will have live post film performances and question and answer sessions with the directors...

All for Free!!!! Free!! Free!!

Friday May 21st.

"Xip Xop OaXaca"
(50 Minutes)

Hip Hop is alive and well today all over the world. This film is just another piece of evidence that by taking back identity, territory and community, Hip Hop can be part of a movement for hood liberation. In Oaxaca City, Mexico we see one more city in which young people continue to speak truth to power, through Hip Hop.
Directed by Simon Sedillo

Following the film there will be a Question and Answer session with the director.

And then a performance by HCP a Mexican Hip Hop crew

Film Trailer

http://blip.tv/file/3381741

Extras:
http://blip.tv/file/3381219
http://blip.tv/file/3381375
http://blip.tv/file/3381474

Sunday May 23rd.

"El Regreso de Lencho" ( The Return of Lencho)

110 minutes

The film is based on a script written by Director Mario Rosales about a graffiti artist from Guatemala named Lencho Aguilar. Lencho lives in NY for 10 years and decides to go back to Guatemala. Lencho organizes an artists collective and also is doing research about the killing of his father, a journalist killed by the army in 1980. By doing so, Lencho becomes a target of a secret social cleansing program that the Guatemalan government has right now.

After ten years in New York pursuing an art career,

30-year-old graffiti artist Lorenzo 'Lencho' Aguilar finds

himself back in his native Guatemala. As he organizes

a collective of multidisciplinary artists to develop

community-based arts projects, painful and unresolved

memories from Lencho's past resurface and threaten

both his project and his life.

Recently fiction and reality collided, about a month ago the police killed the youngest member of the cast, Carlos Chacon (aka El Chino), a 17 yr old boy. He was shot 5 times after leaving a public school where he was teaching a Break dance workshop. Carlos was a rapper, b boy and graffiti artist.

The idea of the film is to bring attention to this situation in Guatemala, where the government labels the youth as gang members and no questions are ask about the violence against them, the media is completely censor by the state and actually they are also persecuting journalists again. So Guatemala is back to the violence of the 70's...

After the film we will have a Question and Answer Session with the director Mario Rosales...

Film Trailer:

This is the website of the film http://elregresodelencho.com/

Monday May 24th

Sin Nombre

96 minutes

Making its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, Sin Nombre is an epic dramatic thriller from award-winning director Cary Fukunaga.

Seeking the promise of America, a beautiful young Honduran woman, Sayra (Paulina Gaytan), joins her father and uncle on an odyssey to cross the gauntlet of the Latin American countryside en route to the United States. Along the way she crosses paths with a teenaged Mexican gang member, El Casper (Edgar M. Flores), who is maneuvering to outrun his violent past and elude his unforgiving former associates. Together they must rely on faith, trust and street smarts if they are to survive their increasingly perilous journey towards the hope of new lives.

After the movie we will have a Hip Hop performance by Honduran MC DeLaCeiba
and Salvadoreno MCs Reyes del Bajo Mundo!!!!

Film Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTSi0pKjC5g

Tuesday May 25th

The Art of Love and Struggle
Running Time: 1:18

A film of passion, ³The Art of Love and Struggle² profiles twelve amazing women. Artists, singers, emcees, activists, poets and writers who come
together in an explosive exploration of feminine creation. Independently minded women with voices that must be heard, each lady brings to the screen her innermost struggles, in an attempt to outline the obstacles that face the female artist. Based in New York City, this journey is narrated by the mystical Smokifantastic, and navigates the challenges of poverty, politics and personal sacrifice. Exploring love, identity and urban culture, our film dives deep into the underground movement of female artistry and features:

* Raqiyah Mays (Editor and Chief of the Ave Magazine, Hot 97 DJ)
* Amanda Diva (MTV2 VJ, Def Poet)
* Helena D, Lewis (Def Poet)
* Claudia Alick (Def Poet)
* Elizabeth Mendez Berry (VIBE magazine, TIME magazine)
* Toni Blackman (Recording Artist, Hip Hop Ambassador US State Department)
* Nemesis (Underground Emcee)
* Denise De La Cruz (Reggae Singer)
* Vista (Performance artist)
* Kyana Brindle( Smokin Word Playwright, Poet and Actress)
* Rosa Clemente (Media Activist and co-founder of National Hip Hop Congress)

Directed and Produced by Jessica Habie, Eyes Infinite Films.
Edited by Melissa Ulto.

Soundtrack Composed by Spiritchild of Mental Notes.
See www.eyesinfinite.com for more info.

Afterwards there will be a Question and Answer Session with Rosa Clemente who is in the film and a special performance from SpiritChild who produced the soundtrack for the film.

Wednesday May 26th

Operation Small Axe

directed by Adimu Madyun

"Operation Small Axe" takes a raw and unflinching look at life under police terrorism in Oakland. Through the stories of Oscar Grant ,Lovelle Mixon and POCC Minister of information JR Valrey, the film focuses on the occupation of Oakland's communities of color by militarized and racist police forces. Oscar Grant was shot in the back and killed by Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer Johannes Mehserle on January 1st of this year. On March 21st, Lovelle Mixon was killed by Oakland police after having allegedly shot five OPD officers, killing four.

Following the film we will have a a Question and answer session with members of The POCC and a local showcase with MCs addressing the issue of Police Murder by Police Departments across the country and globe.

film trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfixe3-2RQo

Thursday May 27th

"APACHE LINE: FROM GANGS TO HIP HOP"

This documentary is a work in progress by Jorge "Fabel" Pabon.

It takes us on a journey through the trials, tribulations and triumphs of NYC street gangs/families that celebrated urban culture, through artistic expression, prior to the advent of what we know as "Hip Hop culture". This documentary is a testament to the power of transforming negative energy to positive. "APACHE LINE: FROM GANGS TO HIP HOP" captures testimony from some of these folk heroes who reveal untold chapters of New York City's urban history. Urban folk heroes, legendary street families and Hip Hop icons such as: Afrika Bambaataa, Yellow Benjy from the Ghetto Brothers, the Black Spades, Savage Skulls, Ching A Ling Nomads MC, Savage Samurais, Renigades of Harlem, T.KID 170, INK 76 and many others share their trials and tribulations experienced during the transition from gang to Hip Hop culture. Former gang members describe how they fought for survival and a sense of identity. "APACHE LINE" gives us an insider's view of a place that time forgot. This documentary also focuses on accountability and encourages our youth to think critically about decisions they make. It represents the experiences of generations of Americans and many who continue to search for acceptance, love and a family.

After the film we will have a question and answer session with director Jorge "Fabel" Pabon

Film Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdmQludvzBQ

Sunday BBQ w/ Circa95, The ReMinders and some serious dancing!

2010-05-18T02:27:00.001-04:00

So on Sunday, May 16th.. the weather was extremely nice and it just happened to be that our good friends The ReMinders were in town from Denver. That's our peoples right there, so it was only right that we host them at The RDAC BX for a South Bronx style welcome/ kickin-it session/ BBQ. So like they do every other Sunday, Rephstar and Patty Dukes A.K.A. Circa95 were also doing their livestream internet radio/tv show on www.circa95.com , so we knew we had the components for a great time.

The Day actually got off to an early start as El Lucho Sigue showed up with some carne asada and came to kick it before noon to watch the Chile- Mexico pre World Cup warm up. Carlitos, RodStarz and G1 cheered for Chile and Lucho seemd to be alone, until Jay, who's Puerto Rican, shows up screaming in a Mexico jersey. Turns out Lucho invited him to a Mexico vs Ecuador game last week and the crowd loved him so much they bought him a Mexico jersey. The homey is a riot. So Mexico won 1-0, after a lucky toekick goal, and it was time for The Circa 95 Show.
The special guests for The Circa 95 Show were 8 and 9 Clothing, Luis Colon and Nick Howard of My Sneaker Apps, The ReMinders and Dama Nillz.The show went great as we leanred about a dope new clothing company. a fresh new app for all the sneakerheads out there, and a dope female mc. The energy from the show was definitely in the air as all the guests hung out for a while and kicked it...as folks trickled in.
We were especially happy to welcome Christie and PopMaster Fabel, and their cool friend. They do the dope old school park jams at Crotona Park, Fabel is working on a dope new movie about the gangs in Harlem from back in the day, and we love and admire them as people. Also Christie brought over some super bomb Apple Crumb Cake which everybody loved. You can peep their work at www.toolsofwar.com Also in the house were our comrades from El Salvador Los Reyes del Bajo Mundo, Alexplosivo de Chile via Queens, Lopez Victoria de Toronto via Peru, RDAC BX family; Bliz, Rela, Chris Diaz, Claudia De La Cruz ( who took the dope pics you see) , Cheebie and the homies from Castle Hill and many more friends.
After some good burgers,tacos, shrimp kabobs, bbq chicken and turkey burgers we were treated to an exclusive private show from The ReMinders. I first met this crew at a IMAN Community Cafe event in Harlem that Christie Z put me onto. While i went to see Brother Ali, I came home talkin bout The ReMinders and this dope jam they had called Black Roses. Well we connected and kept missing each other across the country in Chicago and New York. We recently touched base with them again in Denver and found out they would be in NY. Aja Black, Big Samir and their 2 beautiful little ones owned the stage! They had the crowd rockin and everyone boppin their heads with that fists and hands in the air status. Aja Black's got the ill voice and kills it on the mic as hard as any MC out, while Big Samir's flow is fresh and his lyrics hit home. Their topics range from love, family to just being happy in a better tomorrow. Our type of music. The highlight for me was when they rocked Black Roses and their little ones were on stage dancing. But truthfully every song they had was dope. The energy at RDAC BX was thru the roof. After like 2 encores, The Reminders left the stage, but they left it in flames.

To hear their music and buy it, go to : http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/reminders

The BBQ continued and PopMaster Fabel took over the IPOD Dj position and had the crowd rockin to some classics. He even played some old school jams from The Ghetto Brothers, a band that was also a local gang here in Hunts Point back in the day. Jay and Chris Diaz got to dancing and then next thing we know PopMaster Fabel treated us to some poppin and locking. Jay and Chris tried to keep up but couldnt hang with Fabel. It was a classic dancefloor scene. Jay had us all dying of laughter with his wiggles.
The sun was beginning to come down but the energy in The South Bronx from that day will have the RDAC BX shining for a while.
A beautiful start to a fun summer season coming up!

Peace!
RodStarz

The 2nd Annual Younity Markit

2010-05-18T02:22:00.003-04:00

Refreshing! Energizing! Loved- filled! Just some words to describe the feel at the 2nd Annual Younity Markit celebrated this past weekend in the Lower East Side. This annual celebration is a definitely a family affair where all elements of the hip-hop culture live and community is experienced. While some children ran freely and the piragüero sold his colorful drinks, DJ Laylo was on the 1s and 2s spinning music for the soul. At the breaker’s corner Rokafella and a crew of b-boys were getting down! Walking and visiting the different tables was a celebration in itself as one experienced diversity at its best. From the children’s art station, eco-friendly and unique jewelry, to on- the- spot painters, original and unique t-shirts, and so much more. But no celebration is complete without cake. Whoever did not get to taste the Bake-One-Frost-Two brownie cup- cakes shared by Sofia, covered with her special frosting, a tasteful strawberry and a fun little umbrella needs to head to the Younity Markit next spring. And if you tasted these brownie cup cakes, I’m sure ya’ll be back for more next year…

The Younity Markit is definitely a space that brings together all the components for a beautiful spring-day gathering. Birthing nothing but joy, creativity, and inspiration… I’m excited for the years to come celebrating Younity…

By Claudia De La Cruz

Check out the May Day Freedom Fest Footage!!

2010-05-14T16:36:00.004-04:00

MAY DAY FREEDOM FEST A SUCCESS!!!

2010-05-14T15:40:00.008-04:00

The May Day Freedom Fest was a complete success! On Saturday May 1st, thousands of people came to Union Square to stand up for Immigrant Rights and say no to the racist anti immigrant laws passed recently in Arizona. There was also a strong stance taken against the supposed reform of the Schumer-Graham bill. The reality is is that we need legalization for now and an immediate stop to the deportations and raids. ICE seems to have become a rogue agency that terrorizes immigrants and divides families. Whats going on in Arizona is the revival of Jim Crow!

The response led to the largest rally that Union Square has seen since the marches of 2006. Families, students, workers, students Hip Hop artists and many different organizations came out. It helped that it was a beautiful 80 degree day under the sun.

The day started with the morning set up team meeting up at RDAC BX at 7am. From there we all rolled up to Union Square and set up shop. The whole RDAC sound system was put to use! We chalked up the whole area and there we had it: Hip Hop was back in the Park. Outdoors. For the people and free!

Around 11am the people started arriving, folks gathered....and the rally was on!

There was much teamwork that went on to put on the May Day Freedom Fest. RDAC BX came together with The May 1st Coalition ( www.may1.info ) and put out the calling to the masses. The result was a really dope program in that there were speakers for 30 mins and then culture for 30 mins. This led to a great balance between politics and culture and also between the generations. There were artists from all over that came to support. Artists like Hasan Salaam and Bad Sportt from New Jersey, Reyes del Bajo Mundo from El Salvador, Marcel Cartier, Fascious,GTP and Division X from The Bronx, Crosby from the Lower East Side, Immortal Technique from Harlem, Rebel Diaz from Chicago/S.Bronx, Dj Ethos from Los Angeles and Dj Charlie Hustle reppin Milwaukee. We also were blessed with the participation of Rev. Claudia De la Cruz from the revolutionary, La Iglesia San Romero de Las Americas. We also had the solidarity of some striking students in Puerto Rico and the son of PR Political Prisoner Avelino Claudio Gonzalez. Hip Hop was united that day and it wasnt only in performing. In true solidarity the artists not only performed but also helped take down the sound system and load the trucks afterwards. This type of camraderie is whats needed yall!! The march continued to Federal Plaza but we stayed back to take the sound system down.

This march was only the beginning of much work that is needed and that the RDAC BX will continue to support! We need Legalization 4 All! Lets not forget, besides the Native Americans and the forced Migration of Africans thru slavery, we are all immigrants. Like Immortal Technique said " We may not run America, but we make America run!!"

ALL OUT MAY 1ST FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS!!!!!

2010-04-27T10:22:00.006-04:00

JOIN US! SAT. MAY 1ST AS WE HOLD THE 3RD ANNUAL MAY DAY FREEDOM FESTIVAL. THIS YEAR WE ARE DOING IT BIG AS WE FINALLY GOT THE NYPD TO GIVE US A SOUND PERMIT FOR UNION SQUARE. LETS BUILD OFF THIS ENERGY AND STAND UP FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS. WITHOUT IMMIGRATION THERE WOULD BE NO HIP HOP. THEREFORE, ITS HIP HOP'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DEFEND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS. WE SHALL BE THERE FOR THE RALLY AT NOON AND THEN AT 2PM THE SHOW WILL START. COME AND CHECK US OUT AS WE HYPE UP THE CROWD FOR 2 HOURS AND THEN AT 4PM ALL OF US JOIN THE MARCH TO FEDERAL PLAZA. WHATS GOING ON IN ARIZONA SHOWS US THAT RACISM STILL LIVES IN THIS COUNTRY. LETS NOT FORGET THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT IMMIGRANTS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE THE BATIVE AMERICANS AND OUR FAM FROM AFRICA THAT HAD A FORCED MIGRATION. LETS STAND UP AGAINST THE ATTACKS ON OUR PEOPLE! ON SAT. MAY ST. SEE YOU THERE!!!

Momma's Hip Hop Kitchen 3 Finale!!

2010-03-10T15:59:00.003-05:00

Momma's Hip Hop Kitchen 3 was a super success. We once again packed out the auditorium at Hostos Community College with more than 1,000 people in attendance. The show was off the hook. From the elder community leaders who dressed up in outfits from the times of the beginnings of the Womens Rights movement, to 12 yr.old Ne-Ne Ali, the spoken word MC, to the hip hop violin of Misnomers, to Bless Roxwell, Kalae All Day, Rokafella came out with her crew and showed us that true NY BGirl flava! Here check out the footage of the grand finale with RDAC BX members Lah Tere and Patty Dukes bringing down the house. What a wonderful way to commemorate International Women's Day and 100 years of that struggle.

REBEL DIAZ EN ESPANOL!! 1ST INTERVIEW ALL IN SPANISH ( ENGLISH SUBTITLES)

2010-03-10T15:53:00.000-05:00

RDAC Under Construction!

2010-03-10T14:32:00.003-05:00

Yes ma'am! We are under construction again to better serve the community... With help from our good friends at the electricians union and Tito, Jose, and Nelson from Facing Reality Car Club, we are expanding our performance area once again, as well as renovating our bathrooms (yes, they needed it badly!). We will be open only for previously scheduled private events at RDAC, and will resume with regular programming on Monday April 10, for our Youth Open House. More info to come!

Momma's Hip Hop Kitchen 3: Sat. March 6th @ Hostos Center for Arts and Culture

2010-02-19T11:33:00.002-05:00

Momma’s Hip Hop Kitchen Volume 3, Back to Our Roots, will be honoring International Women’s Month by shedding light and creating awareness on Environmental Injustices and Educational Inequalities and their impact on women of color.

Momma’s Hip Hop Kitchen will bring together women of color educators, students, environmentalists, djs, emcees, b-girls, poets, visual artists, dancers, healers, pastors, organizers and activists. We will come together through a hip hop showcase to express our solidarity with women’s rights!

This event will take place in the South Bronx, the birthplace of Hip Hop, and the poorest congressional district in the nation, also called “The Forgotten Borough.” In reality, the borough of the Bronx is not forgotten because one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the city, Riverdale, lies just northwest and has every amenity a human can ask for.

Hostos Community College will be hosting Momma’s Hip Hop Kitchen event for the second year in a row. Hostos Community College was created in 1968 in response to demands from the Latino community who were urging for the establishment of a college to serve the people of the South Bronx. Hostos was the first bilingual higher education institution in the United States.

The South Bronx is a community that has been in constant resistance, seeking justice in education and the environment. It is a community resisting pollution, asthma, toxic wasteland, and budget cuts for art, music, and gym programs. It is a community that lacks access to healthy fruits and vegetables, adequate health care and after school programs. The South Bronx’s need for reproductive and sexual health education is highly reflected in its high levels of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections.

In place of access to healthy alternatives, the South Bronx has an over abundance of jails and prisons.

However, the South Bronx is not lost. It has experienced a period of healing through leadership guided by community organizations and collectives. This leadership has lead to the creation of new parks, food co-ops, recycling programs, and successful cultural community centers. We have won many amazing victories as a community!

Join us as we fuse our energy, our politics, our ancestry, our traditions, art, song and dance into a brew for Environmental Justice and Education Equality.

Turn Up the Heat and Let the Soul Simmer, as We Stir this Soup for the Hip Hop Soul!

When: Saturday, March 6th, 2010
@ the Hostos Center for Arts and Culture
450 Grand Concourse (at 149th St.) Bronx, NY
(Main Theater)

Time: 2-5pm
This event is FREE and open to all ages.

for more information about the event, please

visit our website @ http://www.mhhk.org

or email hiphopkitchen@gmail.com

NEW PEARLS OF WISDOM: BBW EDITION

2010-01-19T14:31:00.003-05:00

Peace and love to all of the BBW's and our supporters out there!

Who?
My name is Lah Tere and I will be hosting Pearls of Wisdom BBW: Big, Beautiful Womyn reppin ' in the BX on Friday, Jan. 22nd. I am a proud BBW! I was born and raised in Chicago to Puerto Rican parents, and am an AFRO-BORICUA. I am 30 years old and a size 22. I shop at Lane Bryant and the Avenue, and when I can afford it, I purchase Baby Phat. I have been a BIG GIRL all of my life and have experienced the ups and downs of being thicker than the average.

How this event came about?
Well, I have tried to loose weight, I have been on every single diet you can think of… yeah YO-YO dieting. None of it has worked and if anything, has made me way bigger. I have had to deal with people telling me that I have a “pretty face” and that I should consider loosing the weight and then I would make it in the music industry. And if not, why don't I consider doing BBW Porn. WOW! BBW PORN!???? BBW PORN is not my choice or cup of tea. I know that I can live out my purpose and mission in this lifetime without baring my assets. Attention: THIS IS NOT A JUDGEMENT ON THOSE SISTERS WHO CHOOSE THAT LIFESTYLE. It's just not me!
(Please GOOGLE BBW and you will see what I am talking about regarding the pornography! )
So I was triggered and decided to put an event together of sisters like me, sisters that were PLUS SIZED or BIG BONED or had MORE TO LOVE and were positive!

My intentions are to bring womyn together that believe this:
Here I am! This is me! I am big! I am talented! I am bold! I am not afraid! I am beautiful and whoever doesn’t like it, can beat it! I don’t want to be your closet freak, or the woman who keeps you warm in the winter, the same one you ignore during the summer. I will not be that! I am in love with myself, and at the end of the day God loves me no matter how many cheeseburgers I eat. FYI- just cuz I'm big don't mean I eat 15 cheeseburgers! My comfort food is MY ART!!!!

Where?
I believe that 2010 is a new decade with millions of possibilities. I am excited about using RDAC (The Rebel Diaz Arts Collective) as a space for us BBW’s to express ourselves and be free. The Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDAC) is a South Bronx-based performance and multimedia space that aims to utilize culture as a means for education and self-empowerment in our community. We aim to provide an alternative to the profit-driven mass media that imposes values destructive to our community. By promoting a sense of community ownership, agency, and responsibility through the arts, we can begin to more effectively address the larger issues of gender, racial, and economic inequality in the South Bronx and beyond.

Please join us in this BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL event. We will have Big, Bold and Beautiful Womyn poets, emcees, singers, dancers and visual artists sharing their art with a community that loves them for who they are!

Featuring: Storm, Mo Baby, Elsie E., Sally H., Chango Bi, Lah Tere, Fuerzagoddess, Euda, Lindsey Renee and more!

*Friday, Jan. 22nd
*RDAC
478 Austin Place 2nd floor
Bronx, NY
*$10 donation to keep RDAC open (no one refused at the door)
*9pm til midnight
*6 train or BX19 bus to 149th Stop
walk east towards Bruckner, right on Austin Place , walk mid block,location on left side, door has heart!

FOR MORE INFO:
CALL 312-489-0505
EMAIL LAHTERE@GMAIL.COM

PAZ

THE Age of Aquarius! DJ CHELA on the 1s and 2s

2010-01-19T14:29:00.003-05:00

COME OUT AND CELEBRATE REPHSTAR AND LA BRUJAS BDAY PARTY! DJ CHELA WILL BE ON THE DECKS ALL NIGHT! you should not miss this party!!

Support Victor Toro!

2010-01-07T16:25:00.002-05:00

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010

Lets Pack the Courtroom!

Location: 26 Federal Plaza (Case #088-187-516)
Time: 9am -12pm

Support Rally

Location: Corner of Lafayette and Worth
Time: 12pm-1pm

Victor Toro is facing deportation and accusations of terrorist activity for his leadership in the MIR, an organization which resisted the murderous, CIA-sponsored dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in Chile during the 1970s. Join us in demanding legalization NOW! No human being is illegal.

For more info. Call: (718) 292-6137 or (646) 413-7037