Molly B. Posted August 3, 2012 at 08:01 PM Share Posted August 3, 2012 at 08:01 PM The following event took place last night in the Chatham neighborhood in Chicago. It was a sold out event! The theatre was packed with over 500 attendees - and no protestors! More proof that the tide of public opinion has turned in favor of Right to Carry. Film Screening & Community Forum on Gun Possession, Stand Your Ground & Myths About Concealed Carry Panel Discussants:Chris Cooper, Candidate for States AttorneyDavid Lemieux – Retired Chicago Police DetectiveLori Meriweather – single mom and stalking victimGimbu Kali, Pres & Shawn Gowder, VP,Chicago Firearms Safety AssociationRadie – home invasion survivor Organizations:Chicago Firearms Safety AssociationIllinoisCarry.comThe Illinois State Rifle AssociationThe Second Amendment SistersEffective FirearmsPersonal Protection Consultants Thursday, Aug 2, 7pmICE Theaters Chatham210 W 87th StAdmission: $5.00 http://blackworldcinema.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/August_Negroes-with-Guns.jpg Moderated by WVON’s CLIFF KELLYNEGROES WITH GUNS: Rob Williams and Black PowerUSA, 53 minutes, 2005,Writer/Co-Director: Sandra Dickson;Co-Director: Churchill RobertsNEGROES WITH GUNS tells the dramatic story of the often-forgotten civil rights leader who urged African Americans to arm themselves against violent racists. In doing so, Williams not only challenged the Klan-dominated establishment of his hometown of Monroe, North Carolina, he alienated the mainstream Civil Rights Movement, which advocated peaceful resistance.Robert F. Williams was the forefather of the Black Power movement and broke dramatic new ground by internationalizing the African American struggle. Negroes with Guns is not only an electrifying look at an historically erased leader, but also provides a thought-provoking examination of Black radicalism and resistance and serves as a launching pad for the study of Black liberation philosophies. Insightful interviews with historian Clayborne Carson, biographer Timothy Tyson, Julian Bond, and a first person account by Mabel Williams, Robert’s wife, bring the story to life.Shown withNO GUNS FOR NEGROESUSA 2009, 20 min, by Aaron ZelmanThe historical record provides compelling evidence that racism underlies gun control laws — and not in any subtle way. Throughout much of American history, gun control was openly stated as a method for keeping blacks and Hispanics “in their place,” and to quiet the racial fears of whites. This film provides a brief summary of this unholy alliance of gun control and racism, and to suggest that gun control laws should be regarded as “suspect ideas,” analogous to the “suspect classifications” theory of discrimination already part of the American legal system.Presented with Chicago Firearms Safety Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzapped Posted August 3, 2012 at 08:10 PM Share Posted August 3, 2012 at 08:10 PM Look at those addresses. You would have to bring a gun to see the movie! Any idea how the turn out was number of attendees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getzapped Posted August 3, 2012 at 08:11 PM Share Posted August 3, 2012 at 08:11 PM nevermind I see it in the your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt-45 Posted August 3, 2012 at 08:58 PM Share Posted August 3, 2012 at 08:58 PM wow what a good turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Stu Posted August 4, 2012 at 01:25 AM Share Posted August 4, 2012 at 01:25 AM Thanks for posting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 4, 2012 at 03:07 PM Share Posted August 4, 2012 at 03:07 PM Good work! Getting more people are educated like this helps turn the tide of public opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECarry Posted August 4, 2012 at 03:41 PM Share Posted August 4, 2012 at 03:41 PM This is great. Are there plans to present this elsewhere in the state? I'd like to help spread the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. G Posted August 7, 2012 at 06:53 PM Share Posted August 7, 2012 at 06:53 PM Actually we were contacted by a minister at the program who has invited us to her church to show the films and have the panel discussion. We have struggleg to find a way into the black church for years. ?This invitation represents a significant break through. It show us time and time again that when the local politicians say " our constituency isn't interested in concealed carry" they are just straight up lying. We will be doing this some time in September. Just two and a half short years ago, in March of 2010, Chicago held its first Town Hall meeting at Northerstern Ill. University's south side campus with about 50 people in attendance. Although we have a lot further to go, we have definetly come a long way from then, to now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECarry Posted August 7, 2012 at 06:58 PM Share Posted August 7, 2012 at 06:58 PM Dr. G I am connnected to Chicago's gospel and jazz musicians, who play the largest churches and venues, through an online community with about 300 members. Let me know if I can assist with an introduction, or assist in a casual way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 7, 2012 at 07:30 PM Share Posted August 7, 2012 at 07:30 PM As a suggestion, I would think that copies of the book "Black Man With A Gun" by Kenn Blanchard. Better yet, contact Mr. Blanchard to see if he would like to participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyre400 Posted August 7, 2012 at 07:38 PM Share Posted August 7, 2012 at 07:38 PM This is nothing short of amazing. Educating the constituents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadWaterBill Posted August 14, 2012 at 10:43 PM Share Posted August 14, 2012 at 10:43 PM Earlier this year I received a DVD titled "NO GUNS FOR NEGROES" as well as more information about how the race thing has been used to keep guns out of the hands of LAW ABIDING Black American citizens. The envelope and all of the contents are from JPFO PRODUCTION. Full permission is granted to copy the video and GIVE IT AWAY. Would handing out the video be advisable or would it offend folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmagloo Posted August 15, 2012 at 03:15 AM Share Posted August 15, 2012 at 03:15 AM Where do you get copies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milq Posted August 15, 2012 at 05:23 AM Share Posted August 15, 2012 at 05:23 AM You can get copies from www.jpfo.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECarry Posted August 15, 2012 at 12:41 PM Share Posted August 15, 2012 at 12:41 PM You can get copies from www.jpfo.orgAlso check out the article link on the lower left of the home page: "The Psychological Problems of Gun Haters" which offers useful tips for educating the anti's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smittyp83 Posted August 16, 2012 at 03:21 PM Share Posted August 16, 2012 at 03:21 PM So how were these films received by the audience? Did they come away with a different view of gun control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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