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5/13/2025

State Of The People Workshop - LIVE EVENT Newark Symphony Hall, 10-20 Broad Street Newark, New Jer

10am

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11:30 pm

Live Event, Newark New Jersey

Event Details

5/13/2025

State Of The People Workshop - LIVE EVENT Newark Symphony Hall, 10-20 Broad Street Newark, New Jer

Register HERE: https://stateoftheppl.com/events/  

10am

-

11:30 pm

Live Event, Newark New Jersey

About the State Of The People Power Tour

The State of the People National Tour: A Movement for Black Empowerment

The State of the People National Tour is more than just a series of events—it's a nationwide call to action aimed at rallying, restoring, and reimagining what's possible for Black communities across the U.S.

Upcoming Stop: Newark, NJ

On Tuesday, May 13, the tour makes its next stop at Newark Symphony Hall. This event will feature a full day of activities designed to empower attendees with knowledge and tools for emergency preparedness. One of the key sessions will be Moderated by Environmental activist Kim Gaddy and feature Amen Shepsu Adio, Tasheea Nicholson & Chloe Desir who will conduct a powerful workshop focusing on environmental justice and establishing a National Black Preparedness Baseline—a standard of preparedness that every Black household should adopt immediately.

Why This Matters

Black communities have historically been more vulnerable to disasters and emergencies. With recent cuts to critical services, such as those from FEMA, the need for self-reliance and preparedness has become even more urgent. This tour addresses these challenges head-on, providing actionable strategies and resources to help communities protect themselves and thrive.

WORKSHOP TOPIC

Environmental Justice & Community Preparedness

The workshop will feature a broad discussion about how environmental justice and community preparedness are intertied.  

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5/24/2025

DIGITAL TOWN HALL for Summer Preparations

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5/24/2025

DIGITAL TOWN HALL for Summer Preparations

We invite you to join in and participate in the summer preparation Afroprep-NOW! & I.P.N. Town Hall open to the public! MORE INFO TBA

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5/25/2025

Countdown To Collapse Summer Training Class

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6pm

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5/25/2025

Countdown To Collapse Summer Training Class

This is the second Countdown To Collapse class of 2025.  More info TBA.  Members free -- all others must purchase tickets below.

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6pm

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TICKETS: $79.99

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  • Includes a 1-year membership to the International Preparedness Network and Afroprep Now!
  • Free entry to all I.P.N. member meetings and some special events.
  • 20% discounts on future workshops and ia classes (some are free to members)
  • 20% discounts on I.P.N. technical services and consultations.

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Welcome To The Afroprep-NOW! Global Black Survival (GBS)

Afroprep-NOW! Black Survival Initiative is a program specially created to help vulnerable African-American and African-Descendant communities in the USA, Latin America, the Caribbean and around the world survive the devastating effects of the the Anthropocene epoch and a multitude of other challenges. 

The Anthropocene is a historical period (epoch) that describes the influence of human activity on Earth's ecosystems. Climate change and global warming are among its most severe side effects.

Many African-American and Afro-Descendant communities around the world will be hit hardest by the climate crisis's devastating impact. Endemic poverty, lack of resources and systemic racism will dramatically amplify its most destructive effects such as:

Cataclysmic floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, emerging diseases, heatwaves, droughts, famines, food/fresh water shortages and climate migration.

    In addition to anthropocene related crises, There will also be numerous catastrophic disasters racial/ethnic/religious violence & war.

    The Afroprep-NOW! Global Black Survival Initiative will help African-American and Afro-Descendent communities across the nation and around the world to prepare for all of these disasters and much more

    About The Afroprep-NOW GBS Initiative

    Our Mission

    The Afroprep-NOW! GBS Initiative is a multidisciplinary life-protection (LP) system called ia short for  improvisational adaptation created by the I.P.N. (International Preparedness Network)  to provide vulnerable African-American and Afro-Descendant communities across America, The Caribbean, Indigenous (Latin) America and around the world with the information and skills they can utilize to build disaster resilient, sustainable self-reliant  communities, and protect themselves against any threat.

    What is "ia?"

    "ia"  or ia-do (pronounced EyeYayDo) is a STEM-rooted specialized discipline that is a synergistic fusion of skills and information from a multitude of subjects that can aid in the protection and preservation of human life, public safety,  health and the Earth's environment.  

    Our Goals

    The primary goal of the Afroprep-NOW! Black Survival  Initiative is to build a network of disaster resilient, self-reliant, sustainable and fortified African-American & Afro-Descendant communities and individuals across the nation and around the world.

    About Afroprep-NOW! GBS/ "ia" Creator, Author - Aton Edwards

    Aton Edwards is one of America's most esteemed and accomplished experts in disaster/emergency preparedness & response, emergency management and sustainability.  He has been called by many "The Master Of Disaster" and is an African-American pioneer in the field.

    He is also an award winning author, television and radio show contributor, former Discovery Channel host & Nat Geo tech advisor, environmental/social activist, engineer/inventor, martial artist/outdoor survival - bushcraft expert and martial artist.

    Edwards has used his three decades of real world experience, and broad skillset to create his unique "ia" discipline that he has used to train thousands of people across the nation and around the world for over two decades.    

    About Afroprep-NOW The Docuseries!

    About Afroprep-NOW


    "Afroprep-NOW!" is a riveting docuseries that chronicles the extraordinary life and mission of Aton Edwards, an internationally acclaimed expert in disaster preparedness, response, self-reliance, and sustainability. This series offers a deep dive into Edwards' multifaceted career as an author, TV and radio contributor, disaster manager, social and environmental activist, and  -- former award-winning stand-up comic.



    Each episode follows Edwards as he tirelessly works to educate, inform, and prepare African-American, Afro-descendant, indigenous, and impoverished communities worldwide for disasters and emergencies of every kind. The show highlights his dedication to protecting these communities from various dangers, including police brutality and violent white supremacist extremists. In gripping and exclusive interviews, Edwards confronts these threats head-on, engaging with dangerous adversaries in nail-biting, high-stakes encounters.

    Afroprep-NOW! GBS docuseries producers

    Gia'na GAREL

      

    • Gia'na Garel is a producer, writer, radio personality and former co host of the Air America radio show ‘On The Real’ with the legendary Hip Hop artist Chuck D.  She is also a filmmaker, documentarian, host of the indie radio show — ‘Everywhere’ with Gia’na Garel, composer and popular entertainment consultant. 

    Dr. Kamau KOKAYI M.D.

      

    • Dr. Kamau Kokayi MD is a graduate of Yale School of Medicine in 1982 and is the founder of a primary care holistic medical practice called Healing Health Services, which specializes in homeopathy, Chinese medicine, applied kinesiology, and nutritional medicine.  He is also the President of the Homeopathic Medical Society for the State of New York Dr. Kokayi drjoins Afroprep NOW as a producer and technical adviser for all of the docuseries health related segments. 

    AFROPREP NOW DOCUSERIES SOUNDTRACK

    Chuck D

    Chuck D

    Chuck D

    • Chuck D is a legend in in the Hip Hop culture without peer. He is the founder and lead emcee of the groundbreaking, revolutionary group Public Enemy that literally redefined the genre, a founding partner and member of the dynamic Hip Hop/Rock fusion band  Prophets Of Rage and; is also a respected and dedicated activist, intellectual, music historian, artist and graphic designer.     For the Afroprep NOW soundtrack, Chuck D will select and create music infused with his passion for  African Desendant communities around the world  and his commitment to their defense,  and long  term survival.  

    Daddy O

    Chuck D

    Chuck D

    • Daddy O is a founding member of the legendary Hip Hop group Stetsasonic, and is one of hip-hop’s most influential figures that has been called the Quincy Jones of rap by many within the music industry. He is also a life long social justice and human rights activist that incorporated his politics into his art with projects such as the A.F.R.I.C.A. programme - an anti-apartheid album and study guide. Creating music for the Afroprep NOW docuseries soundtrack is a perfect fit for Daddy O’s broad musical repertoire and, his political activism.  It will stand as a solid testimonial of his talent and love for African Decendants . 

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