Schedule and Announcements for Thursday, November 15, 2012

[Occupy Philly Daily Happenings]

1:00pm Developing International Media Work Among Occupy Groups and
Other Movements for Democracy (The Americas, Africa & Europe) –
InterOccupy.net
1:30pm Food Committee Prep – Arch Street UMC
3:00pm Occupy Movement Weekly Press Briefing Call – InterOccupy.net
3:30pm Philly Jail Support Collective - Jail Solidarity For All
Prisoners - Across from CFCF - 8101 State Rd - Near the bus stop
5:30pm Food Committee Serves – next to TD bank, 15th and JFK.
7:00pm People's Bailout Telethon Party - Friends Center - 1501 Cherry St
7:30pm Prison Divestment Campaign Comes to Philly: Dump the Prison
Stock, Invest in Humanity Public Event · By Prison Divestment Philly -
Arch St UMC - 55 N Broad St

November 16th - Third Friday Protest to End the Siege of Gaza; Stop
the Bombing 4:30 - 6pm; 19th & JFK Blvd. in Philadelphia. Since 2009
the International Action Center has been holding 3rd Friday protests
outside the Israeli Consulate in Philadelphia at 19th & JFK Blvd.
These demonstrations were started in response to the brutal bombing of
Gaza by Israel that started in Dec. 2008 killing over 1,400
Palestinian people, mainly children. Israel appears to be renewing
this brutal assault on Gaza, with new threats to cut off power, food
and water to the people in what if virtually an open-air prison
because of the relentless blockade. U.S. tax money is paying for this
war to the tune of over $3 billion a year. Now, more than ever, we
call on you to renew your commitment to end this blockade and stop the
U.S./Israeli war on the people of Palestine. Enough is enough! Come
out this Friday - November 16th from 4:30 to 6pm at the intersection
of JFK Blvd. and 19th St. Bring your signs and banners.

Are you involved in the Sandy relief effort? Do you want to be?
Organizers from all over the country and beyond have been gathering on
these Occupy Sandy NJ nightly calls to download time-sensitive
information and coordinate responses. The network is growing very
rapidly. Join us. Together, we will overcome.
http://interoccupy.net/occupysandynj/ai1ec_event/sandynjcoor/?instance_id

Saturday, November 17th, 1pm - From Chicago To Philly: The Fight For
Public Education!- Science Leadership Academy - 22nd & Arch
-Philadelphia is facing the same struggles over public education that
Chicago just faced. On November 17, leaders from the Chicago Teachers
Union are coming to Philly to talk about: Transforming their union
into a democratic organization Fighting against the austerity-driven
cuts to public education and the severe impact on our most vulnerable;
Building alliances with parents and students to win; Implications for
teachers and activists locally. We face a huge struggle ahead and the
time to come together and organize is now - come out to learn from
Chicago's courageous leaders and share your own ideas and experiences
with the Philly community at large! Co-Sponsored by the Teacher Action
Group and Labor Working Group. PLEASE spread the word far and wide!
-https://www.facebook.com/events/167200880086278/

Saturday, November 17th, 3:30pm - BROKEN ON ALL SIDES Movie Screening,
Discussion, & Activist Networking event- International House - 3701
Chestnut St - Join us for a huge Philly screening and discussion of
the new documentary by Philly filmmaker, activist, and attorney, Matt
Pillischer. "Broken On All Sides is a compelling documentary
addressing racial inequities within our criminal justice system and
its devastating collateral consequences. It is an excellent resource
to use in educating, motivating, and empowering your group,
organization, or community on this critical issue." - James E.
Williams, Jr., Public Defender & Chair of the Task Force on Racial and
Ethnic Bias in the Criminal Justice System
-https://www.facebook.com/events/446501588725813/

On Monday, November 19th @ 10 AM come out to support Shawn McMonigle
(aka The Swan) at his trial at the Criminal Justice Center (13th and
Filbert.) Shawn was unjustly arrested during Occupy Philadelphia's May
Day 'Strike the Banks' march in front of Wells Fargo. His crime:
fearlessly speaking up against a system that exploits people and the
planet and benefits only the wealthy few.

Save the Date: LGBTQ Immigration Community Meeting II- November 29th
from 6:30-8:30pm, William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street.

Events listed here include Occupy Philly related events as well as
other social justice events. For more updates be sure to check the
Occupy Philadelphia Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/OccupyPhiladelphia. Your support is greatly
appreciated!