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Today we will feature Zachary Norris, Esq. Dir., Books Not Bars, a program of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, 344 40th Street, in Oakland, (510) 428-3939. We will speak about Zachery's recent visit to Palestine, and his work around juvenile justice. There is a community meeting tonight at the Intertribal Friendship House, 523 International Blvd., in Oakland, Wed., Feb. 3, 2009, 6:30 p.m. The morning concludes with a conversation with Melody Powers, Director of Marketing with Workplace Campaigns, BABUF and Adrianne N. Gillyard, Leadership Excellence. They will speak about the African American Health Summit, this weekend, Friday-Saturday, Feb. 6-7, 2009. The Summit's theme this year is "Claiming Our Story of Health & Wellness: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future." It is free on 2/7, 9-6. The conference is at the Oakland Marriott City Center and Convention Center, 1001 Broadway St., downtown Oakland. Visit www.babuf.org.