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The National Black Community Town Hall and Rally
Washington, DC Green Festival
Direct Actions Targeting The IMF And World Bank
Code Pink Vigil For The Wounded
The Peace Patriots - DC Film Premiere
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The Hurricane Katrina Disaster and Iraq:
The National Black Community Town Hall and Rally
Connecting the Iraq War, the Middle East crisis and
U.S. foreign policy with the need for justice and peace
in our neighborhoods
Thurs., Sept. 22, 2005
6:30pm-9:30pm
Plymouth Congregational Church
5301 North Capitol St.
(North Capitol at Riggs Rd./Missouri Ave.)
Washington, DC
Confirmed Panelists:
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, Rev. Joseph Lowrey,
Rev. C.T. Vivian,Charlene Mitchell, Bill Fletcher,
Rev. Timothy McDonald, Rev. Graylan Hagler, Dr. Ron
Daniels, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Boyd, Salih Booker, Damu
Smith, Emira Woods, Julienne Malveaux, Nellie
Bailey,Brenda Stokely, Larry Holmes, Mahdi Bray,
Brother Nightnorse, Brian Becker, Leslie Cagan, and
youth speakers
FREE ADMISSION!!
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDED
CONTACT BLACK VOICES FOR PEACE: (202) 232-5690
This event is being organized in the spirit of and in
support of The National March on Washington To End the
War on Iraq - Saturday Sept. 24, 2005 and The Millions
More Movement 10th Anniversary Commemoration of the MM
March-October 14-16, 2005
Washington, DC Green Festival
Saturday, Sept. 24th and Sunday, Sept. 25th Sponsored by Global Exchange and Co-op America. Taking place at the Washington Convention Center, 802 Mt. Vernon Place, NW (just north of New York and Mass Avenues at M Street). Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm.
Direct Actions Targeting The IMF And World Bank
Saturday, Sept. 24th and Sunday, Sept. 25th The Mobilization for Global Justice is working with the "Adopt an Intersection" direct action campaign to delay IMF and World Bank delegates from getting to their meetings. For more information and to get involved go to adopt.septemberaction.org
Code Pink Vigil For The Wounded
At Walter Reed Army Medical Center Friday, Sept. 23rd - 7-9 pm Code Pink Vigil for the wounded at Walter Reed Army Medical Center 7200 Georgia Avenue, NW (corner of Elder) Our message is strong: Support the veterans, lift the veil of secrecy regarding the injured, Bring the troops home now and care for them when they get here. Join us in a peaceful, respect vigil for those inside, candles and signs provided. For more info call (202) 442-3265
The Peace Patriots - DC Film Premiere
Sunday, Sept. 25, 3pm
Narrated by Janeane Garofalo, this feature-length documentary film chronicles the story of peace activists in one New England community who oppose the U.S. invasion and on-going military occupation of Iraq. This 78-minute film follows a diverse group of activists, ranging in age from 13 to 74, including middle and high school students, college students, teachers, clergy, community activists, and war veterans, as they take part in vigils, marches, theater performances, and civil disobedience sit-ins to protest the war. The film features music by Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, Ani DiFranco, Saul Williams, and original music composed by John Sheldon. Filmmaker Robbie Leppzer will speak, and live music will be performed by John Sheldon. Donation requested. For more info and to order DVDs: www.ThePeacePatriots.com or 1-800-557-6414. First Congregational Church, 945 G Street NW, Washington, DC (one block from Gallery Place and Metro Center subway stops, next to the Martin Luther King Library). |
