The Concept
Connecting organizers, community members, and political education, CurbFest for Political Prisoners raises awareness of political prisoners held captive in the US. CurbFest encourages people to embody self determination by working together, instead of turning to the state for approval such as permits or resources we can find among our neighbors. Featuring local DJs, Performers and Artists, CurbFest brings a much needed “liberated” community vibe to the struggle towards abolition.
CurbFest is happening in cities all across the country. In partnership with SHAPE Community Center, All Real Radio, Threads Of Truth, The People’s Senate, Spirit of Mandela, Institute of Integrative Health Specialists, Transcendence Ministry, (and others), we are excited to host the first annual CurbFest Houston.
CurbFest Houston will be an indoor/outdoor event at the SHAPE Community Center & Our Park. Featuring live music, local DJ’s, poetry, panel discussions, art installations honoring our political prisoners, letter writing stations, and tabling by local organizations sharing the services they provide and work they do.
We will be offering free food (while supplies last) and free community acupuncture.
panels & performances
Ksisay Sadiki - Performing her solo piece “Awakening of a Panther Cub”
What is a Political Prisoner? - Bro. Shep| “A Political Definition of Black Prisoners in the United States”
Statement by Sadiki “Bro Shep” Olugbala, Prisoners of War (POW’S), Political Prisoners, Prisoners of Consciousness.
Beyond Cop Cities- Joy James | Discussing the impacts of cop city and the continued militarization of police forces and the impacts on a local, state, and national level.
Political Media Systems - deniz lopez @allrealradio | What activists need from media systems, methods and pro-tips
Keynote on the State of Political Prisoners of the US and our International Struggles for Liberation - Jalil Muntaqim
political prisoner activations
Interactive art Installations highlighting the lives of political prisoners will be set up in Our Park, adjacent to the SHAPE Center. NamThu Tran & Dr. Thalia Micah will lead an interactive installation of Dr. Mutulu Shakur’s acupuncture detox work, offering Political Education on Panthers/BLA acupuncture, offering medicine/healing services and acupuncture treatment.
