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Dr. Umar Johnson In St. Pete To Address Police Brutality, Other Issues
portunity to ask Dr. John- son questions after his pres- entation. ‘Escaping the Trap’ will feature other speakers and performers. Vendors and food will be available, as well.
Demetrius X says that “lately, in this area, we have not done much when it comes to events like this” that deal with things that are “going on all over the world.”
“We have not come together
to stand for peace against in- justice in our neighborhoods, like police brutality and other things,” asserts Demetrius X.
‘Escaping The Trap’ will be held at the Palladium Theatre, 253 5th Av. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
Doors open at 2 p. m. Call 727-209-7688 or email escap- ingthetrap2016@gmail.com for more information.
DR. UMAR ABDULLAH- JOHNSON
1 Nation Promotion is hosting ‘Escaping The Trap,’ on Saturday, August 13, 2016, in pursuit of that goal. Dr. Umar Abdullah-Johnson is the keynote speaker.
Bro. Demetrius X and Bro. Darius X say that their 1 Nation Promotion aims to “unify and awaken the minds of the people in these dark days.”
According to his website, Dr. Johnson is a Certified School Psychologist, based in Pennsylvania, who lectures around the U. S.
Demetrius X says John- son was selected as the event’s main speaker “because he seems to be a universal, versatile person when it comes to . . . issues.”
Demetrius X encourages everyone of all faiths and backgrounds, “especially Blacks,” who “want to see a change in this world,” to at- tend.
Attendees will have the op-
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