Living Legendz Documentary Series: We are needed

I realized how desperately this documentary is needed, I did a little test. I posted on facebook a picture of Mahalia Jackson. I asked people to name her, one guy said Millie Jackson and a few folks knew the face but couldn't think of the name. Finally a woman posted Mahalia Jackson, I was happy to know someone knew who she was. The young man posted in return she was before his time and I responded she was before mine to. I think some of us take for granted what we know about Black History.
Shortly after that I posted a picture Cesar Chavez and shortly afterwards someone posted his name. That was good to see that we do have folks that know their history, but an overwhelming amount that do not.

Though this was only a test on Facebook, it is a reality that many grown folk may not even know the men on the flyer. I know it is critical that we know who these people are that are still living and even when they are gone. History plays an important role in our lives and much of our history has been erased or not even documented. We have people today walking around aimlessly not knowing who they are or where they come from. It is my agenda to reach out educate and inspire folks on people who have made it their life to educate, fight for justice or just inspire folks through their poetry.

It may be a long journey but the road is clear that history had been made. We must all learn the history of our culture so we can pass it to generations to come. If you believe in what I am saying is true please feel free to support our campaign to raise money for this film series.

Baba Wesley, Ancestrial Drummer (Performing @ both events)

We will be having two fundraisers in New York City this December. We cordially invite you to come share with us the spirit of the remarkable legends. Come see the artists that have come together to support this campaign .

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 @

The Nuyorican Poets Cafe at 7 - 9 p.m.