Date and Time: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 5:00-7:00pm

Venue: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street, NW (14th and V Streets), Washington, DC 20009

“If we are going to forge a 21st century movement for peace and justice, we must first understand the plight of our brethren around the world. The Cabral/Truth Circles are designed to educate and then motivate our community to take action against tyranny, racism and all forms of war."

The Cabral/Truth Circle is a combination of a great film festival and an exciting book club that focuses on the history and political movements of Africa and the African Diaspora. The Circle, named after Amilcar Cabral and Sojourner Truth, focuses on the history and political movements of Africa and the African Diaspora through a film screening and highlighting of a complementary book.  Every other month, TransAfrica Forum shows a short documentary and hosts a discussion linking history and current affairs, and encouraging individual and collective activism.

The next Cabral/Truth Circle on February 20, 2010 will focus exclusively on Haiti and provide an update on humanitarian aid and rights in Haiti. We will focus on the efforts for solidarity within the international community in the recommended recovery process for Haiti post the January earthquake. We will also focus on the impact the recovery plan will have on creating a newer, sovereign Haiti.

Panelists: Nicole C. Lee, Esq.—President, TransAfrica Forum

Jean Yves Point-du-Jour (popularly known as Yves Dayiti)--WPFW's Konbit Lakay

Margaret L. Satterthwaite--Associate Professor of Clinical Law; Director, International Human Rights Clinic; Faculty Director, Center for Human Rights & Global Justice, New York University School of Law

Film Featured: There will be a brief 20 minute film shown on current issues in Haiti during the session.

The venue is Busboys and Poets, one of the most exciting establishments in the Washington area.  Busboys and Poets is a restaurant, bookstore and gathering place for people who believe that social justice and peace are attainable goals.  Admission is free, but space is limited. We encourage you to have dinner with us and change the world. For more information contact 202.223.1960 ext 137 or email info@transafricaforum.org.