DC Metro Action is a listing of local actions, entertainment, volunteer opportunities and the occasional rant on a wide range of socially just issues.
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"Darwin's Nightmare" is the stranger-than-fiction tale of two relentless killing machines: the Nile Perch which, over the course of a few decades, ate through everything that used to live in Tanzania's Lake Victoria; and the foreign capitalists who introduced that non-native fish in order to sell it to European consumers. Losing out to both of these were the local Tanzanians who once lived off the lake's bounty and now, literally, are left with bones and rotting carcasses.
Amosu, a senior policy analyst for Africa in OSI's DC office, seeks to facilitate links between OSI's Africa-based foundations, initiatives and grantees, and the international policy community in Washington, as well as share OSI perspectives on African issues and collaborate with other organizations in areas of joint concern. Amosu has broad experience in African affairs and has written and broadcast extensively on the most pressing issues affecting the continent.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Busboys and Poets (2021 14th St. NW) More Info: Alisa at 202/234-9382 or email fpiffilms@gmail.com
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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