The African Cultural Renaissance Movement (ACRM) has
declared a national call to action to stop the demolition of our building by
the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). The University plans to remove
our building, and have it replaced with a Parking lot.
Established in 1971, ACRM is the oldest Pan-African
Organization among tertiary institutions in Jamaica. ACRM’s building was
provided by Dr. Alfred Sangster, the first President of UTech and is one of the
last four remaining board structures on campus.
By enlisting your help You will be supporting an organization that:
Ø Tackles
juvenile delinquency through our evening school outreach programme
Ø Preserves
our African Cultural Heritage for sustainable development in our communities
Ø Acts
as a feeder to recruit students for UTech
Ø Advocates
for the protection of our children from abduction and abuse
Ø Promotes
the awareness of African Cultural Heritage on campus and in the wider communities
Ø Facilitates
research on African Culture
Ø Invests
in culture by helping students and community members in the creative arts to
develop their skills and talent as well
as gain exposure
Ø Fosters
the growth of youth leaders to impact the school community, Jamaica and the
world
Ø Acts
as a bridge between the Grass roots/Rastafarian community and UTech
v If
ACRM’s building is demolished, an important space for African cultural
awareness and for which black people can benefit from their creative energies, will
cease to function. On Wednesday June 17,
2015 at 10 am we ask that you stand in solidarity with ACRM by wearing BLACK and joining us in forming
a barricade around ACRM’s building as we seek to prevent the planned
demolition.
ACRM is a historic cultural asset to the student
community as well the African Cultural Heritage of Jamaica. Therefore our
building and operations must be preserved not only for the sake of this
generation but also for generations thereafter who stand to benefit from the
aid we provide. We ask that the National and International Community stand with
us in ensuing actions as we seek to mobilize the effective campaigns in order
to secure the safety of our building.
For all media queries contact: Rowen +18763233218| Benjamin +18765872416
acrmutechja@gmail.com
Rowen A. Johnson
Public Relations Officer
rowen_johnson@yahoo.com
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