Revisiting Gary 1972: Re-energizing the Movement for Black Political Power in 2021


The National Black Political Convention was a critical milestone in the struggle for Black political power. Members of the Congress of African People played a key role in organizing for the convention as well as for the assemblies around the Black agenda that followed. This panel will explore the need for a renewed call for a national political agenda, learning from the lessons of Gary and other subsequent gatherings.


Rukia Lumumba
People’s Advocacy Institute & Movement for Black Lives


Taalamu Holiday
CAP veteran organizer for the Gary convention


Larry Hamm
People's Organization for Progress (POP) in NJ


Kelly Harris
Africana Studies Department, Seton Hall University


Rev. Estelle (Akiba) David
CAP veteran who staffed the Gary convention
For more info, email us at congressofafricanpeople50@gmail.com.
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