Saturday March 29, 2003
African American Americans
against War in Iraq
Community Forum and Rally
"We cannot remain silent as our nation
engages in one of history's most cruel and senseless wars".
Ü Dr. M.L. King, Jr.
Leimert Park
(Crenshaw and Vernon)
Los Angeles
11:00 pm
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International Black Coalition
For Peace And Justice
Partial list of members:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 35th District
Dr. Maulana Karenga,
Department of Black Studies, CSULB
The Organization Us
Black Women's Forum
Human Rights Advocacy
KRST Unity Center of African Spirituality
Faith United Methodist Church
Black Studies Student Association - CSULB
African Student Union - UCLA
Los Angeles Black Deaf Advocates
Leimert Park Merchants
Stop the Violence/ Increase the Peace
NAACP Youth and College Division - Region I
The African Diaspora Foundation
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Artists for Justice and Liberation
Concerned Men with Families
HIV Prevenetion Trials Network
Planning Meetings
held every Friday 7:00 pm
African American Cultural Center
2560 W.54th Street
Los Angeles
For more information:
call 323 299-6124 or 323 292-3009
Sunday March 30, 2003
March against War in Iraq
Support Our Troops:
BRING THEM HOME.
Pershing Square
(between Hill and Olive at 5th)
Los Angeles
12:00 noon
Sponsored by International
ANSWER
213-487-2368
Sunday March 30, 2003
Achieving Peace
A Community Meeting
With Congressman Adam Schiff
Pasadena City College
Lillian Vosloh Forum
(on Colorado Blvd. east of Hill St.)
Pasadena
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Please join us for a dialog with community leaders
and Congressman Adam Schiff. Let him know that we
support our troops and want to bring them home alive, but we cannot
support the war.
There will be a panel discussion and open microphone.
Parking: Free parking
is available in the PCC parking lots. Enter on Bonnie (East side
of campus) between Colorado and Del Mar. The Forum is the smaller
white building adjacent to the parking areas, just South of the
Shattner Library.
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Sponsored by ICUJP and Greater Pasadena Cpalition
for Justice and Peace
626 683-9004
Saturday April 5, 2003
BE THE CHANGE:
Building
Peace and Democracy
Through Nonviolent Action
Workshops and Panel
Occidental College
Herrick Interfaith Center
1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles (Eagle Rock)
Registration begins @ 8:00 am
Program: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ticket: $10.00
Students and Low Income $5.00 (Limited Discount spaces available)
To Register Call:
Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence
323-731-5400
http://www.nonviolenceworks/BeTheChange
Now is the time to claim Our vision for the 21st
Century - Peace, Democracy, Justice, and an Equitable Quality of
Life for All People. Our commitment requires skills, strategic planning
and cooperative action. Knowing that the "ends are in the means,"
Lasting Peace requires understanding and practice of peacemaking;
Peace requires the skills and the practice of nonviolence as a way
of life, a strategy for change and the foundation of the world we
are creating. On April 5th join us at Occidental College and you
will:
-- Gain inspiration and wisdom from leaders
of successful nonviolent movements
-- Train in the discipline and proven strategies
of nonviolent action
-- Learn to articulate the vision and the agenda
of the movement
-- Be part of the next step in strategic planning
and cooperative action
English & Spanish Workshops:
Peace & Democracy 101 -- Internet Activism
-- Arts & Activism -- Faith Based Organizing -- Lobbying Elected
Officials -- Building Alternative Media -- Discipline of Nonviolence
-- The Question of Power 8 Counter-recruitment -- Organizing Friends
& Neighbors -- Domestic & International Connections -- Death Penalty
& Three Strikes -- Patriot Act & Homeland Security -- Student Organizing
-- and more!
Panel to include:
Medea Benjamin
Global Exchange
Maria Elena Durazo
Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union
Rev. James Lawson
civil rights activist
Aqeela Shirrell
peacemaker in our communities
Saundra Alverez
nonviolent activist in Columbia
To Register Call:
Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence
323-731-5400
http://www.nonviolenceworks/BeTheChange
REGISTER EARLY!! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Sponsoring Organizations:
KPFK Radio (90.7FM)
American Friends Service Committee
California Peace Action
Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence
Coalition for World Peace
Fellowship of Reconciliation - Los Angeles
Occidental College Groups:
Remsen Bird Fund, Herrick Interfaith Center,
Intercultural Community Center, Urban and Environmental Policy Institute,
Students United for Peace
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP)
MPAC
Office of the Americas
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Participating Organizations:
ACORN
ACLU
Arts in Action
CLUE
Community Coalition
Death Penalty Focus
FACTS
Independent Media Center
National Lawyers Guild
Neighbors for Peace and Justice
Pax Christ
Nonviolent Direct Action
Projects for Peace
UCLA Labor Center
Monday April 7, 2003
ICUJP Monday Night Forum
The Assault on Civil Liberties:
USA PATRIOT Act, Homeland Security Act, PATRIOT
Act II, What's Next?
Clear steps that people and communities
can take to defend the Bill of Rights.
La Placita Church
535 North Main Street
Los Angeles
7:30 pm
Panel discussion hosted by
Stephen F. Rohde
Constitutional and civil liberties attorney;
Past President of the ACLU of Southern California; Author of AMERICAN
WORDS OF FREEDOM; ICUJP Steering Committee and Vice President of
Progressive Jewish Alliance
Witnesses and speakers examining how our rights
are under attack and what we can do about it to defend the Bill
of Rights. A Civil Liberties Fact Sheet and bibliography will be
distributed.
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For more information: icujp@pacbell.net
call 626-683-9004
Friday April 11, 2003
Free’manArt Exhibition
Stop Blessing War
Join us for the Opening with the artist
Van Freeman
2911 Reservoir Street
Silver Lake
Los Angeles
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Exhibit is open
Friday April 11
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Saturday April 12
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Sunday April 13
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Suggested Donation: $10.00
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