On Thursday, Nov. 5, two days after one of the most consequential elections in the history of the U.S., the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, convened a virtual Town Hall Meeting to assess the impact of the election on Black America and the Pan-African World. Host Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Special Guest Danny Glover, Moderators Dr. Julianne Malveaux and Rev. Mark Thompson…

Institute of the Black World’s Post-Election Town Hall Meeting Assessing Election’s Impact on Black America and the Pan-African World. Newark, Nov 2, 2020 — On Thursday, Nov. 5, two days after one of the most consequential elections in the history of the U.S., the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW), will convene a virtual Town Hall Meeting to assess the impact of the election on Black America and…
Vantage Point Radio March 23, 2020 — On this Phenomenal Woman: Women’s History Month special edition of Vantage Point, host Dr. Ron Daniels aka The Professor talks with special guest Tarana Burke about the mission of the #MeToo movement, the Kobe Bryant and Gayle King controversy, COVID-19 (#Coronavirus) pandemic and more. Topics COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Mission of the #MeToo Movement Kobe Bryant and Gayle King Controversy Guest Tarana Burke, Founder,…

There is no way to describe the February 22nd Malcolm X Commemorative Session of the Pan African Unity Dialogue but AWESOME! We had a full house with more than 75 PAUD Participants and Special Guests in attendance. Given the current state of affairs with IBW, including intensive plans for the March 7th Rally, the Summation will synopsize some of the major highlights of this extraordinary Session: After Invocation by Mary France Daniels and Welcome by Estela Vazquez…
Vantage Point Radio Recorded March 16, 2020 — On this edition of Vantage Point, host Dr. Ron Daniels aka The Professor talks with guests Herb Boyd, Imam Talib-Abdur-Rashid and callers. Topics Who Killed Malcolm X? Mayor Baraka’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Coronavirus Crisis Report Back from State of the Black World Rally Guests Herb Boyd, Author, Political Commentator, Harlem, NY Imam Talib-Abdur-Rashid, Mosque of the Islamic Brotherhood, Harlem, NY…

Saturday, March 7, 2020, Brooklyn, NY — Themes: Year of The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Mobilizing for State of the Black World Conference V, Embracing the Vision and Mission of IBW. Keynote Address by Dr. Ron Daniels “IBW At the Cross-Roads”. Speakers and Participants: Dr. Julius Garvey, Charles Barron, Larry Hamm, Fredrica Bey, Barbara King, Monife Bandele, Dr. Monique Swift, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Senior Minister Afiya Dawson.
Vantage Point Radio March 2, 2020 — On this edition of Vantage Point, host Dr. Ron Daniels aka The Professor talks with guests Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Fredrica Bey, “Senator” Larry Hamm and callers. Topics: State of Newark Report and the March 7th IBW Rally to Mobilize for State of the Black World Conference V (See info) Guests: Ras J. Baraka, Mayor City of Newark, NJ Fredrica Bey, Founder, Women In…

March 2, 2020, New York — Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW, IBW21) announced today that the organization will hold a Rally, Saturday, March 7th, 2:00 PM at the historic House of the Lord Church, 415 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY to mount a major campaign to mobilize support for State of the Black World Conference V (SOBWC V) tentatively scheduled for Newark, NJ, December 2nd – 6th

U.S. Civil Rights and Human Rights Groups Say Water is a Human Right — Express Solidarity with Struggle for Water Rights in Nigeria. February, 10, 2020, New York — The Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) released a Statement today calling for a national and international movement to declare access to water a human right that should not be subject to profiteering by corporate interests. The Statement was released against the…

Newark As Model City Initiative — Tuesday, April 3, 2018 the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) convened a National Town Hall dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and His Journey for Economic Justice. The focus was on Newark as Model City. Host, Mayor Ras Baraka. Keynote Speaker, Danny Glover. The Program Prelude Excerpts from Dr. King’s Mountaintop Speech Welcome Carmelo Garcia, Acting Deputy Mayor/Director,…

Press Release Updated — To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of his martyrdom and to commemorate his famous “Mountaintop Speech,” the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) will convene a Town Hall meeting in Newark, NJ on April 3 at the historic Robert Treat Hotel.