Different Shades of Militarization: an Iraq anniversary forum
Geoff Millard
Fri, March 19, 6-8pm at 5th and K Busboys and Poets, 5th and K st NW
In honor of the 7th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, the same
weekend as a huge immigrant rights march in DC, come learn how
militarization and the US military in particular affects oppressed
populations.
We'll discuss the experience of Iraqis after 7 years of US occupation
and on the verge of US pulling out some of their troops; the
experience of Latino immigrants in DC; and, making the local-global
connection, the impact of over-policing that targets black communities
here in DC. Facebook event here.
Topics of discussion:
Iraq: We will review how is the occupation still affecting day-to-day
lives of the Iraqi and examine the impact of the partial withdrawal of
US troops in both social and community affairs.
Immigration: We will discuss the militarization on the immigration
policy and practices on the lives of Latino community in DC as well as
provide information about the new ICE program called the Secure
Communities Campaign to track and deport people.
Black Community: We will examine the issue of over-policing in the
impoverished neighborhoods in NE and SE in Washington, DC and rising
numbers of local and federal police murders that target the black
community.
How do these struggles for justice intersect? What are the
commonalities and differences in the experiences of these
populations? We'll draw connections between local, national and
international issues and strengthen our common movement for peace and
justice on all levels.
Fri, March 19, 6-8pm at 5th and K Busboys and Poets, 5th and K st NW
For more information call 202-234-2000 or email
in...@washingtonpeacecenter.org. Organized by the Washington Peace
Center. For a full schedule of events for the Iraq anniversary, click
here.