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Action of the Day
Join Solidarity DC for a happy hour and help support Lawyers for Children and Just Garments Factory Workers.
On June 11, the finance ministers of the G-8 announced that 18 impoverished countries will have their debts cancelled by the biggest creditors, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. We know that limited debt relief so far has enabled countries to double or triple spending on poverty reduction imagine what an impact 100 percent debt cancellation will have on these 18 countries!
The 12th Annual Fast and Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty takes place on the sidewalk in front of the Supreme Court. Stop by not only to show a strong public witness, but also to meet other anti-death penalty activists and "recharge your batteries" while engaging in public outreach and maintaining a physical presence at the Court. The vigil starts at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, and runs through midnight, Saturday, July 2. For more information, visit www.abolition.org.
If you're in the area working for a progressive nonprofit and want to share ideas, meet new people and have a great time, check out the next Nonprofit Networking Happy Hour. Don't forget to bring information to share about your organization brochures, business cards, upcoming events announcements, etc.! You can also bring items for the free raffle books, bags, etc.
Monday, June 27, 2005
The Princess of Controversy will headline an open mic night on Monday, June 27, at Bossa (2463 18th St. NW). The doors open at 8 p.m., admission is $5, and performers get in free (come early to register). For more information, call Laurie at 202/352-5635.
Rally with the District of Columbia Grassroots Empowerment Project (EmpowerDC) at the Capitol Hill office of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX). Let the Senate know that it is unacceptable and disgraceful to have Senators who do not live in DC interfering with the decision made by DC residents concerning gun control (See "Congress Wants More Guns for D.C." from DCist). Express your outrage and opposition to the devastating cuts to Section 8 and public housing programs by the President Bush and Congress.
Friday, June 24, 2005
Join a 24-hour vigil commemorating the 8th Annual United Nations International Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors. It starts at 7 a.m., on Sunday, June 26, at Lafayette Park. For more information, contact 202/529-2991, niky@tassc.org or www.tassc.org.
The Plan-It-X Fest is coming to Washington on Monday, June 27. It all starts with a vegan potluck at noon, followed by a showing of the film "Green with a Vengeance", a gardening/plant workshop and games at the Brian Mackenzie Infoshop (1426 Ninth St. NW). At 4 p.m. there will be a Critical Mass bike ride over to a night of music at Cafe Mawonaj (624 T St. NW) from 5 p.m. to midnight. Local bands Head-Roc War Machine and This Ghost Town will join the Plan-It-X lineup. Tickets for the whole day and night are $10 and are available in advance from the Infoshop. For more information, contact sweazl@aol.com
Monday, June 20, 2005
The 27th Annual Great Labor Arts Exchange which brings together union members, artists, educators and youths to celebrate the rich culture of working people and to strengthen the union movement is happening now through Tuesday, June 21. Also running until tomorrow is the 8th Annual Conference on Creative Organizing, where union staff, organizers and activists are trained to use art, music, poetry, theater and other creative strategies.
Friday, June 17, 2005
An afternoon of music, speakers, remembrance and fellowship will commemorate the historical day that the Emancipation Proclamation was finally enacted for all African Americans. The modern Juneteenth Celebration and DC Music Festival will commemorate the 140th anniversary of the day, June 19, 1865, when Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, to establish the Emancipation Proclamation as law in the last state of Confederate rebellion two and a half years after the date of the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Miriam's House is a residence for homeless women living with AIDS, including some who have children. It is a community in which compassionate attention is given to the housing, medical, personal and spiritual needs of its residents. Miriam's House is located in a three-story apartment building in Northwest Washington DC and can serve 20 residents and accommodate staff.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Come to the Virginia Grassroots Coalition election day gathering. The video "We Are All Smith Islanders" will be screened, followed by a serious discussion of environmental issues in the greater Chesapeake Bay watershed. After the program, everyone will watch the election returns. Join in on Tuesday, June 14, at Capitol City Brewing (2700 S. Quincy St., Arlington), from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
The June meeting of the Washington, DC Irish Northern Aid Committee will be held at Flanagans' Pub (7637 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda; two blocks from Bethesda Metro) on Tuesday, June 14. A dinner/social will be held at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7. The meeting will involve a discussion of the recent INAC National Convention, the May 25 congressional hearing on Northern Ireland, meetings on the Hill, and more. For more information, call Randy at 301/325-5560 or e-mail Brooke at Murphy1916@aol.com.
Friday, June 10, 2005
The DC Dyke March is this Saturday, June 11, starting at 1 p.m. at Dupont Circle. The pre-march rally will feature Leslie Feinberg, trans activist and author, and Stacey Long, partner of the late Wanda Alston. In case of rain, Dyke March volunteers will be at the Circle to direct marchers to a dry location nearby. Everyone is welcome to participate in DC's most radical Pride event!
Presented by Manna CDC, the 2005 Shaw Freedom School is a day of community discussions and information sharing for local residents on critical issues that are affecting the future of our families, homes, community and city. It's on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Immaculate Conception School (711 N St. NW). For more information, contact Marta Vizueta at mvizueta@mannadc.org or 202/232-2915.
Our Iraqi sisters and brothers are facing continued opposition to their heroic efforts to build a genuine labor movement that can be the cornerstone of a new independent, free Iraq. The old regime is gone but the current occupation by US and British forces has continued the old regime's anti-union laws. Unionists are harassed, imprisoned and assassinated. Now, six brave trade unionists representing three large federations of workers are challenging all of the obstacles put in their way to visit the United States to meet US workers, relate their truths to us, and take home our support. These are the voices we are not supposed to hear!
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Join in a local collaboration with global impact! Attend a fundraiser that will help create a cultural exchange between communities in Mozambique, the U.S. and Brazil via the Grupo de Capoeira Angola Mocambique, a youth organization committed to the preservation and study of capoeira and grass roots activism using capoeira as a vehicle. Capoeira is a martial art, now popular in Brazil, that originated in southern and central Africa and combines elements of dance, music, acrobatics, style, wit and spirit.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
The Rhythm Workers Union will host an evening of rhythm consciousness with a drumming workshop, rhythm games and an all-out jam session. Learn to drum...then learn to drum TOGETHER. Spoken word artists, poets, singers, musicians, dancers and all are welcome on Wednesday, June 8, at Dynasty Ethiopian Restaurant (2210 14th St. NW). Help support the restaurant by coming in for delicious eats and drinks during community time from 6 to 7:15 p.m. (this is how the space is being paid for). Otherwise, please bring a few bucks to drop in the hat.
Monday, June 06, 2005
Did you just get to DC for a job or school? Do you have interns this summer that you'd like to expose to the DC-area network of their peers already in nonprofit fields? Are you a young nonprofit professional who wants to get optimum exposure to DC's progressive and activist side? The Social Action and Leadership School for Activists (SALSA) and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of DC (YNPNdc) invite you to a fun-filled evening of networking and information-gathering. Whether you're interested in internships, the nonprofit sector or the activist community, you're sure to learn more and connect at this event.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Community Harvest was founded in 1997 on the belief that all people should have access to good, healthy food, regardless of ones neighborhood or income level. Learn more about the activities of Community Harvest, meet the staff, and have a relaxing night with your friends and family at a fundraising dinner and concert on Friday, June 3, at Potter's House (1658 Columbia Rd.; Columbia Heights Metro). The event starts at 7 p.m. with a homemade dinner and desserts for sale, and at 8 p.m., folk guitarist and songwriter Eric Keller will perform. A $10 donation at the door is requested. For more information, contact Ingrid Natasha at 202/577-3437 or ingridnatasha@yahoo.com.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Why do some people in DC have access to healthy food and others don't? How do biotechnology and chemicals in farming affect the environment and our health? How do the government, big agribusiness, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization hurt small farmers in the US and worldwide? What are people doing about all this?
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