NY Activist Calendar #476-1, 8/7/04
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Number 476 NY ACTIVIST CALENDAR August 7, 2004
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CONTENTS
Events: {1} Regular; {2} Ongoing. Selected Resources: {3} Tours
and Delegations; {4} Classes; {5} Calendars & Event Listings; {6}
Books & Videos; {7} Radio & TV; {8} Other Resources.
{1} AUGUST
Through 8/15 SUN - "Bridge & Tunnel," by Sarah Jones. Immigrants'
stories. At 45 Bleecker Theater (at Lafayette St). Tix:
$49.50/$25, 212-307-4100, http://ticketmaster.com Info: 212-253-
9983, http://45bleecker.com
Through 9/4 SAT - Exhibit: "6 Feet Under: Make Nice," artists &
curators respond to RNC. At White Box, 525 W 26th St. New exhibit
each week, opening receptions every WED, 6-8 pm. Info:
212-714-2347, http://www.whiteboxny.org
Through 9/6 MON - Schedule meeting w/your senators & rep during
summer recess to discuss US policy toward Israel & Palestine.
Sponsor: US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation. Info: Josh
Ruebner, <cong...@endtheoccupation.org>,
http://www.endtheoccupation.org/
Through 12/6 MON - "Living American," art installation by Chanika
Svetvilas, personal stories of immigrants who have made the often
precarious journey to NY. Window installation at 97 Orchard St
(bet Delancey & Broome, F to Delancey St, B/D to Grand St, J/M/Z
to Essex St, M15 Bus to Grand & Allen Sts). 6/29 TUE, 6-8 pm:
Opening reception, at 90 Orchard St (Orchard & Broome). Info:
Lower East Side Tenement Museum, 212-431-0233,
<le...@tenement.org>, http://www.tenement.org/programs.html
**8/9 MON-8/12 THU, 9:30 am-4:30 pm (RESCH 8/16-8/19) -
Commemorate Palestinian activist Farouk Abdel-Muhti on week of
birthday (8/9) by filling the courtroom for Lynne Stewart. (Trial
was adjourned additional week.)
**8/9 MON, 6:30 pm - "The Writing on the Wall": forum on Int'l
Court of Justice decision against Israel's Wall. W/Norman
Finkelstein (author), Michael Tarazi (legal adviser to PLO) &
Bekah Bloom (JATO). At Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center,
3rd fl auditorium, 208 W 18th St (bet 7th Ave & Greenwich Ave,
1/9, 2/3 to 14th St). Suggested $5 (no one turned away).
Palestine Activist Forum of NY (PAFNY) & Vets for Peace. Info:
<ruml...@yahoo.com>.
8/9 MON, 7 pm - Yellow City Media Event w/an audiovisual book
presentation of the book series Yours for the Revolution--May It
Come Quickly, Rachel Jacob's guitar playing, local NY zinesters
read from their newest zines. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at
Stanton (1 block south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit).
Donation. Info: 212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
**8/10 TUE, 7 pm - NYC Premiere: "Revolution: Why It's Necessary,
Why It's Possible, What It's All About?" Film of a talk by Bob
Avakian, Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP) chair. At Peter
Norton Symphony Space (L Nimoy Thalia Theater), 2537 B'way (95th
Str, 1/9 to 96th St). Tix: Symphony Space; Revolution Books, 9 W
19th St. Info: 646-326-7542, <revolu...@yahoo.com>.
**8/10 TUE, 7:30 pm - Film/Talk Festival: "Palante, Siempre
Palante! The Young Lords," +discussion w/Iris Morales. At Brecht
Forum, 122 W 27th St, 10th fl. $6/$8/$10 suggested. Info:
212-242-4201, <info@brechtforum>, http://www.brechtforum.org
**8/11 WED, 6:30 pm - Special free reading presentation &
discussion of new play: "Tara's Crossing" by Jeffery Solomon
Preceded by a social w/free pizza & drinks. At American Friends
Service Cmt, 15 Rutherford Pl, rm 1 (bet E 15th & 16th St, 3rd &
2nd Ave, L to 3rd Av, 4/5, N/R/Q/W to 14th St/Union Sq, PATH to
14 St). QuIR: Queer Immigrant Rights (under the asupices of AFSC-
NYMRO). Info: http://www.quir.org
8/11 WED, 7 pm - Town Meeting on the Draft. What are the
proposals to reinstate the draft? What can you do about it?
Speakers, music & networking. At Renaissance Charter School,
35-59 81st St, Jackson Hts, Qns. Sponsor: People Against the
Draft. <con...@dodraft.info>, http://www.nodraft.info
8/11 WED, 7 pm - 2004 Ladyfriend/free advice interactive zine
tour. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at Stanton (1 block south of
Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit). Donation. Info:
212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
**8/11 WED, 7:30 pm - "The Election: 3rd Parties: Historical
Lessons," w/Gerald Meyer, Annette Rubinstein & Rick Wolff. At
Brecht Forum, 122 W 27th St, 10th fl. $6/$8/$10 suggested. Info:
212-242-4201, <info@brechtforum>, http://www.brechtforum.org
**8/12 THU, 7 pm - Film Screening: "The Revolution Will Not Be
Televised," behind-the-scenes look at the Venezuelan coup of
2002. At New Brunswick Public Library, Community Room, 60
Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ. Sponsor: NJ Solidarity--
Activists for the Liberation of Palestine. Info: 973-954-2521,
<in...@newjerseysolidarity.org>,
http://www.newjerseysolidarity.org/
**8/12 THU, 7:30 pm - Film/Talk Festival: "Venezuela Bolivariana:
People & Struggle of the 4th World War," +discussion w/Carlos
Ron. At Brecht Forum, 122 W 27th St, 10th fl. $6/$8/$10
suggested. Info: 212-242-4201, <info@brechtforum>,
http://www.brechtforum.org
8/13 FRI, 8:45 pm, 8/14 SAT, 12 pm & 10:15 pm, 8/15 SUN, 4:30 pm,
8/19 THU, 9:15 pm - "Haven," play w/music about refugees &
America written & performed by Sara Kahn (director, Cross-
Cultural Counseling Ctr, Int'l Institute of NJ). Stories of the
lives of people coming to America & what they find in the new
post-9/11 landscape. At Next Stage, 312 W 11th St, ground fl (bet
Greenwich & Hudson St). $15 (discounts for groups of 15). Int'l
Institute of NJ. Tix: 212-279-4488, 1-888-FringeNYC (Outside NY),
http://www.fringenyc.org/
8/13 FRI-8/15 SUN - Eisteddfod NY Festival of Traditional Music.
At Polytechnic U, Metrotech Center Bkn. Info: 718-426-8555, 212-
957-8386, <in...@eisteddfod-ny.org>, http://www.eisteddfod-ny.org
8/13 FRI, 6:30-11 pm - Books through Bars Summer Vegetarian BBQ.
W/Joie/Dead Blonde Girlfriend, Tomasia ("infiTEE"), hip
hop/spoken word. Tofu pups, beer & other veggie delights. In
garden, ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St (bet Clinton & Suffolk). $5
(includes 1st heaping plate of food)/$3 w/paperback
dictionary/free w/roll of 37-cent stamps! Info: 212-254-3697
x322, <b...@abcnorio.org>,
http://www.abcnorio.org/affiliated/btb.html
**8/13 FRI, 7-9 pm - Talk w/civil liberties atty Lynne Stewart.
At YWCA, 515 North St, White Plains, NY. Info:
<nirai...@yahoo.com>.
**8/13 FRI, 10 pm - Benefit Party for A31 Day of Action Against
the RNC (see 8/31 below). W/Bent Outta Shape, Piss Death, We Are
the Arm & more TBA. At 255 McKibbon, #1G, Williamsburg, Bkn (L-
train to Montrose Ave). $5, all you can drink; all proceeds for
printing stickers & posters for A31. Info: http://www.a31.org
http://a...@mutualaid.org
8/14 SAT - Afghan Heritage Day. Afghan food, Afghan jewelry,
traditional clothing, jobs recruitment for Afghanistan, voter
registration for NY, NJ, info booths, music (live & DJ by BAZI
Entertainment), entertainment for adults & children. At SUNY Old
Westbury College, Picnic Area, Rte 107, Old Westbury, NY (1 mile
North of LIE, Exit 41N, directions 516-876-3000). $5, parking
included. Sponsor: Afghan Communicator (AC). Info: 718-445-6438,
<con...@afghancommunicator.com>,
http://www.AfghanCommunicator.com
**8/14 SAT, noon-5 pm - NEO-CONey Island Block Party & Fashion
Show, w/George Bush dunking booth, Dead White President
Museum/Freak Show, Red Diapers Meet Red Carpet:
fashion show w/work of local designers +Axis of Eve's political
panties, Missile Dick Chicks, Greene Dragon Patriots, Protesters
w/Signs, Hungry March Band, 20-year old DJ collective from the
neighborhood, tabling, food, drink, voter registration. Outside
The Change You Want to See Gallery/Convergence Space, 84
Havemeyer St. Williamsburg, Bkn (bet Metropolitan Ave & Hope St,
L to Bedford Ave, J/M/Z to Marcy). 5-8pm: after-party at Black
Betty. Organizers: Not and Alternative, The Change You Want to
See. Info: 917-202-5479, 646-221-7845,
<in...@thecahngeyouwanttosee.org>, http://www.neoconeyisland.com
http://www.notanalternative.net
http://www.thechangeyouwanttosee.org/
8/14 SAT, 4-7 pm - Book Launch: "Revolutionary Integration."
History & Marxist analysis of the Black liberation struggle from
1960s to 1980s. At Freedom Hall, 113 W 128th St (bet Malcolm X &
7th Ave). Free; reception follows w/buffet for $5 donation.
Hosted by Radical Women & Freedom Socialist Party. Info:
212-222-0633, <fs...@nyct.net>, http://www.socialism.com
8/14 SAT, 7 pm - Vegetarian buffet to help support peace &
justice movement in Dominican Republic & Haiti, w/Haitian-
American activist Ray Laforest & report from Joshua Clark on his
recent experiences on Hispaniola. At WESPAC, 255 Dr Martin Luther
King Jr Blvd, 2nd fl, White Plains, NY. $20/$10 students & low
income. Info: 914-682-0488, <nirai...@prout.org>.
**8/14 SAT, 7 pm - "Hope in a Time of Fear," w/Paul Rogat Loeb
(author, Soul of a Citizen & The Impossible Will Take a Little
While: A Citizen's Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear). How people
continue to work for a humane world while dealing w/seemingly
impossible obstacles; spiritual & political frameworks that help
them to continue to act on their ideals. At All Souls Unitarian
Church, Reidy Friendship Hall, 1157 Lexington Ave (at 80th St).
$5-$10. Sponsor: All Souls Peace Task Force as part of Interfaith
Voices. Info: http://www.peacetaskforcenyc.org &
http://www.InterfaithVoices.net More info:
http://www.paulloe//www.theimpossible.org
**8/14 SAT, 7 pm - 2nd Saturdays: A Community Film Series & Happy
Hour. Meet filmmaker Amy Chen. At Junno's, 64 Downing St (corner
of Varick, 1/9 to Houston). $7 suggested; $10 includes free
drink. Reduced admission: <second_s...@yahoo.com>. Benefits
grassroots organizing in Asian communities. Nodutdol for Korean
Community Development & CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities.
Info: <nodu...@egroups.com>, http://www.caaav.org
**8/14 SAT, 9 pm - JATO's Secret Masquerade Ball (& Fundraiser).
Masks provided or bring your own costume; DJs, performances,
burlesque, free prizes, giveaways, contests. At 174 B'way, Suite
1, Williamsburg, Bkn. $20; all you can drink. Sponsor: Jews
Against the Occupation. Info: <rm...@barnard.edu>.
8/15 SUN, 11:30 am - People's Mass & reception for freed Puerto
Rican political prisoner Antonio Camacho Negron. Refreshments. At
La Iglesia San Romero de las Americas-UCC, 2410 Amsterdam Ave,
4th fl (bet W 179-180th St, 1/9 to W 181 St & B'way). $5-$10
donation. Sponsor: ProLibertad Freedom Campaign. Info:
718-601-4751, 212-927-9065, 201-435-3244,
<ProLi...@hotmail.com>, http://www.ProLibertadWeb.com
8/15 SUN, 1:15 pm - Resistance Cinema & discussion: "Outfoxed."
Tale of the "fair & balanced" Fox News by Robert Greenwald. At
Community Church of NY, 28 E 35th St (bet Park & Madison). Free.
NION/CCNY Project. Info: 212-969-8058,
<nycedu...@notinourname.net>, http://www.nyc.notinourname.net
8/15 SUN, 2 pm - "Bkn Works: 400 Years of Making a Living in
Bkn." Tour of family-centered, interactive exhibition about the
working people of Bkn--their occupations, the many challenges
they faced, their resilience--& how Bkn's workforce contributed
to shaping the nation. At Bkn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont
St, Bkn Hts (corner of Clinton & Pierrepont, R, 4/5, 2/3 to Court
St/Borough Hall). $6/$4 students & seniors. Info: 718-222-4111,
http://www.brooklynhistory.org
**8/15 SUN, 4 pm - Stray Pride Day: Bar-B-Cue benefit for new
space for Hearts & Homes for Homeless Animals of Bkn, no-kill
shelter. Music, comedy & great raffle prizes. At Ginger's Bar,
363 5th Ave, Park Slope, Bkn (at 5th St, Q/R to Union St, F to
9th St). $10. Info: Laurie Bleier, 917-754-3537,
http://www.heartsandhomes.org
**8/16 MON-8/12 THU, 9:30 am-4:30 pm (RESCH from 8/16-8/19) -
Commemorate Palestinian activist Farouk Abdel-Muhti week after
his birthday (8/9) by filling the courtroom for Lynne Stewart as
her trial resumes after 3-week adjournment. In US District Court,
40 Center St (Foley Sq, 4/5/6 to Bkn Bridge, A/C/E to Chambers,
1/2 to Franklin, N/R to City Hall). Info: Cmt for Release of
Farouk Abdel-Muhti, 212-674-9499, <freef...@yahoo.com>,
http://freefarouk.org Confirm times w/Lynne Stewart Defense Cmt,
212-625-9696, http://www.lynnestewart.org
8/17, 8/24 TUE, 9:30 pm; 8/18, 8/25 WED, 9:30 pm - Political
Cabaret: "The Question W Revue." Satirical look at the failings
of Bush administration, the lies of the "liberal" media, the
wrongs of the religious right & other targets w/original songs,
political parodies, sketches & rants w/Joan Crowe, Rob Langeder,
Sue Matsuki & Miles Phillips. At Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61
Christopher St (at 7th Ave). $20 cover & 2-drink minimum.
Reservations: 212-255-5438. Info: Jeff Matson (producer/writer),
<Nos...@aol.com>.
8/17 TUE, 7 pm - Vomitorium2004, theatrical performance modeled
after the opulent parties of the Roman Empire--w/reference to
current decline of the American Republic. Opening night kickoff
event for Howl Festival's Avant Garden Series. At Irreplaceable
Artifacts, 2nd Ave & Houston St. Free. Info:
<we...@gaiatreehouse.com>, <we...@vomitorium2004.org>,
http://vomitorium2004.org
**8/17 TUE, 7 pm - "Globalize Liberation--How to Uproot the
System & Build a Better World: a Post-9/11 Look at New
Radicalism," w/David Solnit (editor). Experiences & insights of
community organizers, direct action movements & global justice
struggles. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at Stanton (1 block
south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit). Donation. Info:
212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
**8/18 WED, noon-2 pm - Walking tour & protest: "Meet Your Local
War Profiteers Tour," includes (subject to change): GM (maker of
Hummer), Riverstone Holdings (Carlyle Group), Chevron (importer
of Iraqi oil), Lockheed Martin, Global Crossings (defense
contractor), Bechtel, Dresser Industries (Halliburton oil &
drilling subsidiary). Gathering at 59th St & 5th Ave, Central
Park's SE corner (Statue of Diana). Leaving 12:15 pm. Sponsors:
M27 & PLC. Info: http://www.m27coalition.org,
http://nycplc.mahost.org
**8/18 WED, 7 pm - Slide show & spoken word performance: Howl
Festival Event. W/Seth Tobocman/Mad Happy: No Blood for Oil/Give
Peace a Chance. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at Stanton (1
block south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit). $6. Info:
212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
**8/18 WED, 7-9 pm - Book launch party: How to Rule the World for
Fun & Profit, by Billionaires for Bush. Readings, video footage
of the Billionaires in action, live entertainment by the Bling
Bling K-Ching Singers, free wine & other beverages. At Wollman
Hall, New School, 66 W 12th St (bet 5th & 6th Ave). Info:
<lauren...@yahoo.com>,
http://www.billionairesforbush.com/store.php
**8/19 THU, 10 am - Rally & press conf to protest DMV's new
social security number verification policy. In City Hall Park
(across from 250 B'way, R/W to City Hall, 6 to Bkn Bridge, M/J/Z
to Chambers St). 10 am-noon: rally; noon: press conf. Sponsor: NY
Immigration Coalition. Info: Jackie Vimo, 212-627-2227 x239,
<jv...@thenyic.org>.
**8/19 THU, 7 pm - Documentary & Discussion: Howl Festival Event.
"Afro-Punk," 66-minute documentary explores race identity within
the punk scene. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at Stanton (1
block south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit). $6. Info:
212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
8/20 FRI-8/31 TUE - Bike National Convention (BNC). Series of
bicycling & environmental community-related events focusing on a
positive message for incoming Republicans & the masses coming for
the RNC. Sponsor: TIME'S UP. Info: 212-802-8222,
<bill_t...@hotmail.com>, http://www.times-up.org
**8/20 FRI, 7-10 pm - "Beyond Bush: An Evening of Visionary
Resistance." Kickoff to anti-RNC mobilizations & beyond. W/Naomi
Klein, Robin DG Kelley, Vijay Prashad, Michael Albert, sneak
preview of "4th World War," & more. At Hunter College Assembly
Hall. $10-$20. Registration & info:
http://www.lifeaftercapitalism.org
**8/21 SAT & 8/22 SUN 11 am-6 pm - "Life After Capitalism"
conference/gathering. A space for activists to reflect on
importance of long-term vision, strategy & face-to-face
relationship building, w/Elizabeth "Betita" Martinez, Starhawk,
Cindy Milstein, Adolph Reid, Monami Maulik, Eddie Yuen, Steve
Shalom, Critical Resistance, Direct Action to Stop the War,
Colors of Resistance, Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP),
Peoples Global Action (PGA), Argentine social movements,
Institute for Anarchist Studies, Sista II Sista, & more. At CUNY
Graduate Centerm, 365 5th Ave. $15-$45. Info & registration:
<in...@lifeaftercapitalism.org>,
http://www.lifeaftercapitalism.org
**8/21 SAT-9/3 FRI - "Fear Will Not Silence Us," anti-militarism
art show. At Alwan, 16 Beaver St (bet Broad & B'way, 4/5 to
Bowling Green, 1/9 to South Ferry, J/M/Z to Broad St). 8/21 SAT,
7 pm: opening night; $8-$15. Info: 646-473-0991, <n...@alwan.org>,
http://alwan.org View pictures from West Coast show:
http://www.indybay.org/news/2004/06/1687257.php
8/21 SAT - Day of Remembrance for Nicholas Heyward, Jr. At
Nicholas Naquan Heyward Jr Park, Wyckoff St (bet Hoyt & Bond St,
Bkn. Oct 22nd Coalition, http://www.october22-ny.org,
http://www.stolenlives.org
**8/21 SAT, 7:30 pm - Howl Festival Event: Soul Nation hosted by
Mahina Movement. Hip hop artists, poets, community leaders &
speakers to inspire & strengthen our communities in political,
spiritual, artistic, technological & cultural ways. At
Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at Stanton (1 block south of Houston,
F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit). $10 suggested. Info: 212-777-6028,
http://www.bluestockings.com
**8/22 SUN, 11 am - Spiritual Pep Rally for the Peace Movement:
"Bring Down the Joy: We Shall Persist for Peace." Multi-cultural
event honoring various spiritual paths w/prayer, music, dance,
song, art, chanting, & fellowship. At Community Church of NY, 28
E 35th St (bet Park & Madison). InterfaithVoices. Info:
<in...@interfaithVoices.net>, http://InterfaithVoices.net
8/22 SUN, 1:15 pm - Resistance Cinema & discussion: "The Fog of
War." Academy Award-winning documentary highlighting Robert
McNamara's 10 lessons from his life in politics. At Community
Church of NY, 28 E 35th St (bet Park & Madison). Free. NION/CCNY
Project. Info: 212-969-8058, <nycedu...@notinourname.net>,
http://www.nyc.notinourname.net
**8/22 SUN, 2-7 pm - "Immigrants United: Affirming Our Human
Rights through Music, Theatre, Poetry & Dance." At NYC Museum
School, 333 W 17th St (bet 8th & 9th Aves, A/C/E, L to 8th Ave &
14th St, 1/2/3/9 to 7th Ave & 14th St). Free. Sponsor: Project
Voice of American Friends Service Cmt. Info: 212-598-0958.
**8/22 SUN, 7 pm - Reading & Roundtable Discussion: Howl Festival
Event. "Is Another City Possible?" W/Sofia Quintero, Bruce
Kayton, James Tracy & Lynn Lewis. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St
at Stanton (1 block south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave
exit). Donation. Info: 212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
8/22 SUN, 8 pm - Yippie tea party. Bring donuts, pies, juice &
musical instruments. In front of Mayor Bloomberg's pad (79th St &
5th Ave). Info: <millionyi...@pieman.org>.
8/23 MON-8/26 THU - DNC2RNC: Democracy Uprising! March from the
Democratic National Convention to the Republican National
Convention passes through Westchester to NYC. 8/23 MON: Port
Chester, US 1; 8/24 TUE: New Rochelle, US 1; 8/25 WED: Bnx, US 1;
8/26 THU: Man. Volunteers, material aid (food, etc), donations
needed. Info: <in...@dnc2rnc.org>, http://www.dnc2rnc.org
8/23 MON, 6-8 pm - Prepare to Protest the RNC: "Know Your
Rights." Join the People's Law Collective for a basic training on
your rights & going through the legal system. At 94 9th St, Bkn
(bet Smith St & 2nd Ave, F/G to Smith & 9th St). Info & childcare
for workshops: 206-333-6448, <trainin...@riseup.net>.
**8/23 MON, 7 pm - Howl Festival Event: "Pataphysical Lectures"
w/Kelvin Daly & Louise Llandes Levi. Using words, images, sounds,
movement & light to make lectures designed to engage not just the
mind but the entire being. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at
Stanton (1 block south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit).
Donation. Info: 212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
**8/24 TUE, 7 pm - Howl Festival Event: "Blackout Arts Collective
Lyrics & Lockdown Showcase." Slamming the Prison Industrial
Complex w/poetry, hip-hop & song. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St
at Stanton (1 block south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave
exit). $5 suggested. Info: 212-777-6028,
http://www.bluestockings.com
8/25 WED-8/29 SUN - Imagenation Film Festival: using the arts to
promote media literacy, encourage cross-cultural exchange &
foster solidarity among people from the African Diaspora,
w/special focus on Harlem community. At Apollo Theater, 253 W
125th St; Schomburg Center, 515 Malcolm X Blvd; Marcus Garvey
Park Amphitheater, Mt Morris Park W & 122nd St; Jackie Robinson
Park Band Shell, 146th St & Bradhurst Ave; Harlem State Office
Building's Plaza, 163 W 125th St; theater at Riverside Church,
120th & Claremont Ave; Oberia Dempsey Center, 127 W 127th St.
Info: 212-694-2887, fax 212-690-5037, <gre...@imagenation.us>,
http://www.imagenation.us
8/25 WED - WESPAC hosts Peaceful Tomorrow members (family members
of victims of 9-11) who are walking from the Democratic
Convention to the Republican Convention to protest civilian
casualties in "war on terrorism." In Westchester. Info: WESPAC,
<nirai...@prout.org
**8/25 WED, 7 pm - "Revolution Everywhere: An Evening w/5th
Estate," w/Sunfrog (editorial collective member). History of
underground publishing as a revolutionary activity, anarchist-
bashing in the mainstream media, current situation in the
anarchist milieu w/an audio-video collage in opposition to the
Bush Administration. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at Stanton (1
block south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit). Free.
Info: 212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
8/25 WED, 7:30 pm - "Why Not `Anybody but Bush'?" Discussion
commemorating 84th anniversary of women's right to vote. At
Freedom Hall, 113 W 128th St (bet Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell
Blvds, 2/3 to 125th St, 4/5/6 to 125th St). Free; $6 for supper
at 7 pm. Radical Women, 212-222-0633, <fs...@nyct.net>,
http://www.radicalwomen.org
8/26 THU-8/29 SUN & 9/10 FRI-9/14 TUE - "The 4th World War" opens
in NYC, w/Suheir Hammad (8/26) & Amy Goodman (8/28). Anthology
Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave (& 2nd St). Times: 8/26 & 8/27, 7:30 &
9:30 pm; 8/28 & 8/29, 5, 7 & 9 pm; 9/10, 7:30 & 9:30 pm; 9/11 &
9/12, 5:30, 7:30 & 9:30 pm; 9/13 & 9/14, 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Info:
<ri...@bignoisefilms.com>.
**8/26 THU, 3-9:30 pm - Iraq War Crimes Tribunal: The people
judge George W Bush. W/former US atty general Ramsey Clark.
Eyewitnesses from Iraq, delegations from over 12 countries,
expert witnesses, UN officials & military resisters testify. At M
L King HS Auditorium, 65th St & Amsterdam Ave. Info:
212-633-6646, <iace...@iacenter.org>,
http://www.peoplejudgebush.org
8/26 THU, 6:30 pm - Documentary series on Bolivarian Revolution:
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" (Eng/Sp) by Irish
filmmakers Kim Bartley & Donnacha O'Briain on coup d'etat in
Venezuela & interference by the US. At Consulate of the
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 7 W 51st St (bet 5th & Madison
Ave). Free. Info: 212-826-1660, <Cbalber...@yahoo.com>,
http://www.newyork.embavenez-us.org
**8/27 FRI-9/2 THU - Republican National Convention (RNC) Protest
Events/Plans/Actions information
--Anarco-NYC: http://www.anarco-nyc.net/
--Billionaires for Bush: http://www.billionairesforbush.com
--Counter Convention: http://www.CounterConvention.org
--National Youth & Student Peace Coalition:
http://www.nyspc.net/home.html
--noRNC Discussion List: http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/nornc-
discuss
--noRNC Info Page:
http://www.mediajumpstart.org/mailman/listinfo/nornc
--Not In Our Name: http://www.notinourname.net/index.html
--NYC Summer--6 Weeks of Democracy in Action:
http://www.nycsummer.org/
--Radical Cheerleaders of NYC:
http://www.nycradicalcheerleaders.org/
--Ring Out Against Republicans on 8/28 & 9/1:
http://www.ringout.org/
--RNC 2004, keep up w/their plans on their official site:
http://www.2004nycgop.org
--RNC Not Welcome: http://www.RNCNotWelcome.org
--RNC Watch: http://rncwatch.typepad.com
--SOAW Anti-RNC Actions:
http://www.soaw.org/new/article.php?id=805
--Shout Heard Around the World on 8/31:
http://www.shoutheardroundtheworld.com
--Still We Rise: http://www.stillwerise.org
--Times Up!: http://www.times-up.org/rnc_2004.php
--United for Peace & Justice: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/rnc
**8/27 FRI-9/2 THU - Resources for Republican National Convention
(RNC) protesters:
--Anti-Bush Merchandise: Top Pun, Anti-Bush Web Store,
http://www.toppun.com/
--Convergence spaces: Hospitality Center - place to get in out of
the heat & rejuvenate during the RNC (Resistance Cinema films in
the evening; 8/29: Ctr open 2 pm; 8/30-9/2: Ctr open 10 am-10 pm;
at Community Church of NY, 28 E 35th St (bet Park & Madison),
212-969-8058, <nycedu...@notinourname.net>,
http://www.nyc.notinourname.net
WRL Clearinghouse - "drop-in space" for info at 339 Lafayette St,
NYC War Resisters League, <nyc...@att.net>.
--Food: Anti-Capitalist Kitchen, http://ack.interactivist.net/ -
Food Not Bombs NYC, http://www.abcnorio.org/affiliated/fnb.html
--Housing info: Camp Shutdown, http://www.campshutdown.com -
Counter Convention Housing Board,
http://www.counterconvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=en
umerate&board=3 - RNC Not Welcome Housing Board,
http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/housing.html
--Impeach Bush: Impeach Bush, http://www.impeachbush.org - 1,001
Reasons, http://www.thousandreasons.org/
--Legal info: American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org
- National Lawyers Guild/RNC, http://www.nlgnyc.org/RNC.html -
NY City Civil Liberties Union, http://www.nyclu.org - People's
Law Collective, <legals...@graffiti.net>,
http://nycplc.mahost.org - RNC Not Welcome Legal Resources,
http://rncnotwelcome.org/legal.html
--Medical Advice/Help for Activists: Action-Medical.Net,
http://www.action-medical.net - Medical Activists of NY (MANY),
http://www.aloofhosting.com/medic/outreach.html
--News: Air America,
http://www.airamericaradio.com/pub/globalDefault.htm -
Independent Media Center, http://www.indymedia.org - Paper Tiger
TV, http://www.papertiger.org/ - WBAI, 99.5 FM,
http://www.wbai.org - Youth Channel, http://www.youthchannel.org/
--People's Guide to the RNC: for sale,
http://www.clamormagazine.org/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&S
tore_Code=BTM&Product_Code=NORNCGUIDE
--"Phantom Volunteer" Shadow Protest: Volunteer for DNC (Boston)
or RNC (NYC), go to volunteer sessions, then don't show up. Info:
http://www.shadowprotest.org
--Posters: No RNC Posters, http://www.visualresistance.org/
Protest Posters, http://www.protestposters.org
--Rideboard: Counter Convention Ride Board,
http://www.counterconvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=en
umerate&board=4
**8/27 FRI-9/2 THU, noon-midnight - Bluestockings is open
extended hours during the RNC. At Bluestockings, 172 Allen St at
Stanton (1 block south of Houston, F/V to 2nd Ave, 1st Ave exit).
Info: 212-777-6028, http://www.bluestockings.com
8/27 FRI, 4-10 pm - Immigrant Workers Day of Action & Speakout.
Tentative program: immigrant rights/solidarity campaigns,
education, community organizing, youth, farm workers, ethnic
unity. Loc TBA. Sponsors: Nat'l Immigrant Solidarity Network
Action-LA, CCR, Million Workers March, Student Peace Action
Network, APALA-LA, Kensington Welfare Rights Union, Still We Rise
Coalition, Nicaragua Solidarity Network & others. Info:
212-330-8172, http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org
8/28 SAT & 8/29 SUN, 1/19 WED & 1/20 THU - Solidarity Fast for
Justice & Peace in solidarity w/ongoing Palestinian hunger strike
against Israeli Apartheid Wall & in honor of all struggling
against war, racism & poverty across the globe, from Iraq, to
Haiti, to Afghanistan & beyond. On days leading up to Democratic
& Republican National Conventions, & before & during
Inauguration. Sponsor: Free Palestine Alliance. Info:
<in...@freepalestinealliance.org>.
8/28 SAT, 9 am-5 pm - "The Medicine Show Interactive Exhibit."
Challenge--The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA)-Prescription Drug
Provisions in Practice. Support calls to repeal the MMA & to
achieve universal health care. Bring your medicine bottle price
tags & compare US prescription drug prices w/current Canadian
prices; how you can buy directly from Canada; how "The Medicare
Modernization Act" makes things worse; how US prices are busting
your employee health plan fund; learn about a hundred years of
activism for universal health care. W/healthcare & Medicare
experts, labor & retiree fund leaders & policy advocates. At CUNY
Graduate Ctr Auditorium, 365 5th Ave. The 5 Borough Institute
w/co-sponsors (in formation): Rekindling Reform (for Universal
Health Care), Imagine Festival of Arts, Issues & Ideas, Seniors,
People w/Disabilities, Women's & Labor Union/Retiree
Organizations, Community Service Society & more. Info: Prof
Francine Brewer & Robb Burlage (5 Borough Institute),
917-441-1042; <Fran...@earthlink.net>; <RBur...@aol.com>.
8/28 SAT, 9 am-6 pm - National Youth & Student Peace Coalition
"Books not Bombs Youth Convergence." Convergence Center at Saint
Marks Church, 131 E 10th St. Additional locs TBA. Info:
http://www.nyspc.net, http://www.unitedforpeace.org
8/28 SAT, noon-6 pm - "A Green World Is Possible: Festival of
Non-Violence, Ecological Wisdom Grassroots Democracy, Social &
Economic Justice." Music, speakers & tabling W/David Cobb(Green
Party presidential candidate), Pat LaMarche (Green Party VP
candidate), Medea Benjamin (Global Exchange) & Charles Shaw
(Nat'l Organizing Cmt GPUS). In Washington Sq Pk, W 4th St &
Washington Sq S. Green Party Office Cmt, Green Party US, & Green
Party NYS. Info & to volunteer: 212-240-0501,
<in...@greenpartyoffice.org>.
**8/28 SAT, 2 pm - March to protest Bush's labor policies &
Starbucks' union busting. Meet in front of Starbucks on 36th St &
Madison Ave (6 to 33rd St), march to Starbucks Regional
Headquarters, 33rd St & 5th Ave.
**8/28 SAT, 7 pm -"War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning," w/Chris
Hedges (author, War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning). Hedges
cites examples that challenge us to take a new look at the
spiritual & emotional costs of war, drawing on his personal
experiences & on the literature of combat from Homer &
Shakespeare to Erich Maria Remarque & Michael Herr. At All Souls
Unitarian Church, Reidy Friendship Hall, 1157 Lexington Ave (at
80th St). $5-$10. Sponsor: All Souls Peace Task Force as part of
Interfaith Voices. Info: http://www.peacetaskforcenyc.org &
http://www.InterfaithVoices.net
8/29 SUN, 9-11 am - Annual 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness on
issues of social unity & immigrants' rights. Trophies, T-shirts,
fruits, water, surprises. In Prospect Park, Bkn. $10 adv/$15 day
of race; proceeds go to Sons & Daughters of Jamaica's scholarship
fund & advocacy for immigrants. On-site reg at Lincoln Road;
run/walk starts from Lincoln Road & Ocean Avenue. Info: Brian
Figueroux, atty, 718-834-0190, Simms Tax Service, 718-859-5800.
**8/29 SUN, 9-11:30 am - Join progressive Jews for breakfast
before UFPJ march. Bagels & coffee, space for ritual &
organizing, speakers & education. At Workmen's Circle, 45 E 33rd
St (at Madison). Sponsor: Jews for Racial & Economic Justice.
Info: 212-647-8966 x11, <m...@uchicago.edu>, http://www.jfrej.org
8/29 SUN, 9:30 am - Justice Not War in the Philippines Campaign
picket line. At Philippine Consulate, 556 5th Ave (bet 46th &
47th St). 11 am: Meet SW corner 23rd St & 6th Ave to join
national march & rally (see below). Info: Network in Solidarity
w/the People of the Philippines (NISPOP), 212-561-1567,
<nis...@nispop.org>, http://www.nispop.org or GABRIELA Network
NY/NJ, 212-592-3507, <ny...@gabnet.org>, http://www.gabnet.org
**8/29 SUN, 10 am - March & rally to protest Republican National
Convention (RNC). Assemble bet 14th St & 23rd St, from 6th to 8th
Ave; march up 7th Ave past convention site (Madison Sq Garden);
go west on 34th St to West St (West Side Highway); proceed south
to rally site, north from Chambers St. Info: United for Peace &
Justice, 212-868-5545, http://www.unitedforpeace.org/rnc
--Route map: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2503
--Volunteer as UFPJ marshal: 212-868-5545,
<secu...@unitedforpeace.org>.
8/29 SUN, 5 pm - RNC delegates are given "welcoming" tix for 5 pm
at B'way shows: "42nd St," "Aida," "Bombay Dreams," "Lion King,"
"Fiddler on the Roof," "Phantom of the Opera," "Beauty & the
Beast," "Wonderful Town." Protesters can welcome them too.
8/30 MON-8/31 TUE - Immigrant-Worker Solidarity Days of Action,
Conference. Info: Marc Krupanski, Center for Constitutional
Rights, 212-614-6454; Lee Siu Hin, Immigration Solidarity
Network, 626-695-3405.
**8/30 MON-9/2 THU, 5-8 pm - Iraq: Naming the Dead. Solemn
commemoration of the loss of lives & reading out of the names of
the war dead: Iraqi, American, those from other nations,
civilians & combatants. In graveyard at St Mark's-in-the-Bowery,
10th St & 2nd Ave. Info & to volunteer:
<NamingPr...@yahoo.com>.
8/30 MON-9/2 THU, 6-7 pm - Silent Vigil for Peace & Nonviolence.
At Washington Sq. Arch. Sponsor: 15th St NYC Quaker Meeting.
8/30 MON, 4 pm - Poor People's "March for Our Lives." Gather at
UN, 45th St & 1st Ave.
8/30 MON, 9:30-10:30 pm - Ring of Hope. Religious folk throughout
NYC unite w/candles. Info: Riverside Church.
8/31 TUE & 9/1 WED, 8:30 am-9 pm - Conference & Rally of the
Uninsured: "Health Care Crisis & Election 2004." W/Drs Quentin
Young, Steffie Woolhandler, Oliver Fein & Walter Tsou, Tim
Robbins, Amy Goodman, John Conyers, Roger Toussaint, Leo Gerard,
Anjali Taneja, Judy Wessler, Michael Moore (invited) & more. 8/31
TUE, 8:30-10:15 am: Music, Greetings & Speakout: Rally of the
Uninsured & the Almost Uninsured speaking out on Health Care."
10:30 am-noon: "We Can Get National Health Care" Noon-1:20 pm:
Music & Lunch. 1:20-2:20 pm: "Faith Groups Believe In Health Care
Equality." 2-4 pm: Pacifica Town Hall Coverage "The People's
Health Care Plan." Call-Ins From Around the Country Interspersed
With the Panels. (WBAI in NYC.) 4:20-6:20 pm: "The Bush Medicare
Prescription Drug Fraud." 6-7:15 pm: Dinner & NYC Labor Chorus.
7:15-9 pm: "Generation Debt (18-30 Year-Olds) We Are Not
Invulnerable. We All Need Health Care." 9/1 WED, 9-10:15 am:
Welcome & Speakout: "Rally of the Uninsured & the Almost
Uninsured speaking out on Health Care." 10:15 am-1 pm: "Labor
Needs Health Care for Everybody." 2-4 pm: Pacifica Radio Town
Hall Coverage "What Are the Answers?" "We Can Do It If We
Organize" Resume' of the Bush & Kerry Health Care Plans." Call-
Ins From Around the Country. 2:30-4:30 pm: "Women Say: "Everybody
Must Have a Health Care System That Works." 4:30-6 pm: Training.
6-7 pm: Dinner. 7-9 pm: "Why We Must Work for Health Care for
Everybody Now." Panel: Getting to a National Health Care System,
How the Media & the Stars Can Help w/Tim Robbins, Amy Goodman,
Michael Moore (invited), Bought & Paid for by the Corporations --
What We Can Do the Health Care Crisis." (invited), Move On
"Talking About How We Can Win" (invited). At CUNY Graduate Ctr
Auditorium, 365 5th Ave. Free, Registration: 212-817-8215.
Campaign for a National Health Program NOW & Physicians for a
Nat'l Health Program. Info w/list of panel participants:
212-475-8350, 800-453-1305, http://www.cnhpnow.org
**8/31 TUE, 3 pm - WRL Nonviolent Mass Civil Disobedience at RNC.
Part of a day of CD called by the A31 Action Coalition. 3 pm:
gather near WTCsite (exact loc TBA) for a vigil; 4 pm: solemn
procession north toward Madison Sq Garden; 7 pm: "die-in" near
RNC site to represent all those killed by the government's wars
in Afghanistan & Iraq. Sponsor: War Resisters League.
Participants agree to nonviolence guidelines available from WRL;
nonviolence training TBA. Info: 718-768-7306, <nyc...@att.net>,
http://www.warresisters.org/RNC_CD.htm A31 Coalition info:
<a...@mutualaid.org>, http://www.a31.org
SEPTEMBER
**9/1 WED, 4-8 pm - Labor rally against Bush. At 30th St & 8th
Ave, entry through security zone at 23rd St. Sponsor: AFL-CIO.
9/1 WED, 8 pm - "DEMO: A Demonstration in Words." Antiwar & RNC
Protest. W/Anselm Berrigan, Mark Doty, Cornelius Eady, Bob
Holman, Hettie Jones, Eileen Myles, Katha Pollitt, Marie Ponsot,
Sonia Sanchez, Sapphire, Grace Schulman, Sonia Sanchez & Vijay
Seshadri. At St Mark's Church, 131 E 10th St. Free. Organizers:
Jen Benka & Ram Devineni. Info:
http://www.rattapallax.com/protest.htm
9/2 THU, 6:30 pm - Documentary series on Bolivarian Revolution:
"Chavez, Friend, the People Are w/You" (Eng/Sp) by Dr Aleida
Guevara March (daughter of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara). Interviews
w/participants in Bolivarian revolutionary process. At Consulate
of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 7 W 51st St (bet 5th &
Madison Ave). Free. Info: 212-826-1660,
<Cbalber...@yahoo.com>, http://www.newyork.embavenez-us.org
9/9 THU, 6:30 pm - Documentary series on Bolivarian Revolution:
"Siege of an Embassy" & "Hidden Agenda" (Sp) by Venezuelan
filmmaker Angel Palacios. Depict violent actions taken by the
opposition against the Cuban Embassy in Caracas during the coup
d'etat & unpublished images taken by Venezuelan Intelligence
agents of seditious plans & meetings of the opposition sectors
w/collaboration the CIA. At Consulate of the Bolivarian Republic
of Venezuela, 7 W 51st St (bet 5th & Madison Ave). Free. Info:
212-826-1660, <Cbalber...@yahoo.com>,
http://www.newyork.embavenez-us.org
9/11 SAT - 3rd Annual September Concert. Many different locs.
Free. Info: <con...@septemberconcert.org>,
<savv...@yahoo.com>, http://septemberconcert.org
9/16 THU, 6:30 pm - Documentary series on the Bolivarian
Revolution: "The Bolivarian People Live" (Sp only) by Cuban
filmmaker Roberto Chile. Revolutionary process in Venezuela &
leading role of the masses as viewed by grassroots leaders &
community activists. At Consulate of the Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela, 7 W 51st St (bet 5th & Madison Ave). Free. Info: 212-
826-1660, <Cbalber...@yahoo.com>,
http://www.newyork.embavenez-us.org
**9/21 TUE, 6 pm - North American Documentary Premiere: "Peace
One Day," commemorating UN Int'l Day of Peace, day of global
ceasefire & non-violence. At Ziegfeld Theatre, 141 W 54th St.
Peace One Day Production w/BBC & Passion Pictures. Strictly RSVP:
+44 207 456 9180, <in...@peaceoneday.org>,
http://www.peaceoneday.org
9/23 THU, 6:30 pm - Documentary series on Bolivarian Revolution:
"The Gross Falsehoods of El Universal" (Sp only) by Cuban
Scientists & communication experts. Unraveling the campaigns of
lies about accords bet Venezuela & Cuba by 1 of the most
influential newspapers of the Venezuelan opposition. At Consulate
of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 7 W 51st St (bet 5th &
Madison Ave). Free. Info: 212- 826-1660,
<Cbalber...@yahoo.com>, http://www.newyork.embavenez-us.org
9/24 FRI, 6:30-11:30 pm - CAAAV's 18th Anniv Celebration:
"Under Attack & Fighting Back--Building Movement in the Bush
Era." Dinner: Southeast Asian Food Coop; silent auction;
performances: Freedom Songs! from Haiti, Korea, Indonesia,
Communities of Color in the US, Philippines, more; special
tribute: Richie Perez, Freedom Fighter; speakers: Joo-hyun Kang
(movement activist) & Gihan Perera (Miami Workers Center). At Old
St Patrick's Cathedral Youth Center, Mulberry St bet Prince &
Houston. Info: 718-220-7391 x24, <jus...@caaav.org>,
http://www.caaav.org/
9/27 MON - Candlelight Vigil in memory of Nicholas Heyward, Jr.
Corner of Baltic St & Hoyt St, Bkn. Look for the mural of
Nicholas Jr. Oct 22nd Coalition, http://www.october22-ny.org,
http://www.stolenlives.org
9/30 THU, 6:30 pm - Documentary series on Bolivarian Revolution:
"Women, the Heart of the Bolivarian Revolution" (Eng/Sp) by
Dozthor Zurlent (Chicago Bolivarian Circle). Protagonist role of
women in Venezuelan revolutionary process. At Consulate of the
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 7 W 51st St (bet 5th & Madison
Ave). Free. Info: 212- 826-1660, <Cbalber...@yahoo.com>,
http://www.newyork.embavenez-us.org
OCTOBER
10/2 FRI - YKASEC's 20th Anniversary Gala: "Advancing Immigrant
Rights Through Civic Participation." At Crystal Ballroom, Seoul
Plaza, 150-24 Northern Blvd, Flushing, Qns. Sponsor: YKASEC-
Empowering the Korean American Community. Info: 718-460-5600, fax
718-445-0032, http://www.ykasec.org
10/11 MON-10/13 WED - Int'l Symposium: El Salvador 1932,
Historical Memory, Justice, Cultural Identity, Indigenous
Peoples' Rights. In NY. Sponsors: HIP Productions, AMA Foundation
(FAMA), Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies at NYU,
American Indian Law Alliance, Ingrid Washinawatok El-Issa Flying
Eagle Woman Fund, 3 Nations Indian Circle, many others. Info:
Patricia Oscategui <peo...@nyu.edu>.
**10/16 SAT - Million Worker March. In DC. Info: Million Worker
March Cmt ILWU, Local 10, <millionwo...@comcast.net>;
Publicity Cmt, 707-552-9992, <rb...@pacbell.net>;
http://www.millionworkermarch.org/
**10/16 SAT, 11 am-5 pm - Bkn Parents for Peace 2nd Annual Bkn
Peace Fair. Performances, free food, workshops, arts activities,
Peace Bicycle Ride to the event, lectures & discussions on
current conflicts & their causes, bias prevention workshop,
button making, arts activities for children & adults, workshops
for parents on activism & the new DOE. At YWCA of Bkn, 30 3rd Ave
at Atlantic Ave. Info: 718-624-5921,
<peac...@brooklynpeace.org>, http://www.brooklynpeace.org
NOVEMBER
11/10 WED-11/14 SUN - ILPS 2nd Int'l Assembly: "People's
Solidarity & Struggle for Liberation & Democracy Against
Imperialist Plunder & War." In the Netherlands. Info:
<sia...@ilps2001.com>, <ilp...@runbox.com>.
11/11 THU-11/12 FRI - Conf: "Social Policy as if People Matter,"
w/Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel laureate in economics), Joakim Palme
(Stockholm U), others. At Adelphi U, Garden City, NY. Sponsor:
Adelphi U School of Social Work. Info:
<people...@adelphi.edu>, http://www.adelphi.edu/peoplematter
11/18 THU, 9 am - Sentencing of last 4 of 16 activists arrested
at 47th St & 5th Ave on 3/26/03 while protesting Iraq war & the
killing of Rachel Corrie. DA is seeking jail time for nonviolent
CD. Pack the courtroom so the judge knows the world is watching.
Manhattan Criminal Court, 100 Centre St, Jury Part 5, 4th fl
(J/M/N/Q/R/W/Z, 6 to Canal St, N/R/W to City Hall, 4/5/6 to Bkn
Bridge, A/C, 1/2/3/9 Chambers, 2/3 to Park Place). Do not bring
sharps, cameras, food, etc; come early to get through the metal
detectors in time. Info: http://www.m26.org
DECEMBER
12/10 FRI & 12/11 SAT - Safiya Bukhari Human Rights Day & Int'l
Networking Session. 12/10 FRI, 6:30-10 pm: Cultural event
emphasis on Political Prisoners. W/Billy Tyack. Music, poetry. At
Hunter College. 12/11 SAT, 9 am-12:30 pm: Int'l Networking
Session. At UN Church, 777 UN Plaza (41st St & 1st Ave). 1-1:30
pm: Assembly for Demo to Dag Hammerskjold Plaza w/rally. Seeking:
Proposals for cultural presentations; people to produce/bring or
sponsor large photographs of political prisoners. More info to
follow.
JANUARY
1/20 THU - Counter-inaugural demo. In DC. Sponsor: Int'l ANSWER.
Info: http://www.answercoalition.org
FEBRUARY
2/24 THU-2/25 FRI - "Strangers No Longer: Immigration Law &
Policy in the Light of Religious Values." 2/24: Interfaith,
interdisciplinary scholars' workshop; 2/25: Interfaith,
interdisciplinary conference for lawyers, social workers,
community activists, clergy & scholars. At Fordham U School of
Law, 140 W 62nd St. Info: 212-636-7328,
<aue...@law.fordham.edu>.
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