International Action Center / Centro de Acción Internacional

Founded by / Fundado por Ramsey Clark

Solidarity Center – 47 W. 24th St., FL 2 – New York, N.Y. 10011
212-633-6646 – fax 212-633-2889

 iacenter@iacenter.org • En Español: iac-cai@iacenter.org  www.IACenter.org

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El Centro de Acción Internacional fundado por el ex Procurador General Ramsey Clark y basado en los Estados Unidos se pronuncia sobre la suspensión de Venezuela del MERCOSUR.

Rechazamos contundentemente la decisión tomada por los gobiernos de Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay y Uruguay de imponer una ilegítima suspensión al Mercosur de la república Bolivariana de Venezuela.

Con la justificación de una “ruptura democrática” éstos países, donde la verdadera democracia está verdaderamente en juego, han expuesto la mano oculta del imperialismo estadounidense que ha buscado destruir la Revolución Bolivariana desde sus comienzos en el 1998.

El pueblo valiente de Venezuela ha dado una gran lección de valor y democracia al mundo cuando el pasado 30 de julio emergió desde los rincones más lejanos, arriesgando sus vidas en muchas ocasiones al enfrentar la criminal violencia terrorista de la derecha opositora, para acudir en masa a votar por la Asamblea Nacional Constituyente. Más de 8 millones de venezolanas y venezolanos dijeron ¡Basta de violencia, queremos la paz!

Pero estos gobiernos no entienden ni de paz ni de democracia popular. Su “democracia” es la tiranía impuesta por el capital en contra del bienestar de las grandes masas. Su “democracia” es realmente el sometimiento a los grandes intereses que emanan de la Casa Blanca, de Wall Street y de sus propias oligarquías.

Desde Estados Unidos abrazamos al pueblo bolivariano y chavista de Venezuela. Estados Unidos y sus aliados en Mercosur y la región, ¡No pasarán!

¡Arriba la Revolución Bolivariana, ejemplo de dignidad!

¡Viva la Constituyente!

English

The International Action Center founded by former Attorney General Ramsey Clark and based in the United States responds to the suspension of Venezuela from MERCOSUR.

We strongly reject the decision taken by the governments of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay to impose an illegitimate suspension of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela from MERCOSUR.

With the justification of a “democratic rupture” these countries, where true democracy is actually at stake, have exposed the hidden hand of US imperialism that has sought to destroy the Bolivarian Revolution since its inception in 1998.

The brave people of Venezuela have given a great lesson of courage and democracy to the world when, on July 30th, they emerged from the furthest corners, risking their lives on many occasions when facing the violent terrorist violence of the opposition right, to go en masse and vote for the National Constituent Assembly. More than 8 million Venezuelans said: Stop the violence, we want peace!

But these governments do not understand peace or popular democracy. Their “democracy” is the tyranny imposed by capital against the well-being of the masses. Their “democracy” is truly the subjugation to the great interests emanating from the White House, Wall Street and their own oligarchies.

From the United States we embrace the Bolivarian and Chavista people of Venezuela.

United States and its allies in Mercosur and the region, They will not pass!

Long live the Bolivarian Revolution, an example of dignity!

Long live the Constituent Assembly!

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By Berta Joubert-Ceci posted on August 1, 2017

http://www.workers.org/

“…Popular movements, especially in Latin America, have been very successful in defending the Bolivarian people’s right to self-determination. Pickets, forums, demonstrations, television and radio programs are continuing. Social networks are filled with messages and expressions of solidarity.

All these movements have emphasized the relevance of the Bolivarian Revolution as an example of the awakening of the peoples. People are confronting the increased threats posed by capitalism in its decadent phase, which is nevertheless still virulent as it tries to recover losses due to the achievements of social movements.

The same forces also see the success of the Constituent Assembly and the Bolivarian Revolution as their own triumph. Should there be, in the worst case, a defeat, they will view it as a setback for their own popular movements. And that’s why other peoples feel in their own skins the pain of the interventionist attacks of global capital.

Yes to the Constituent Assembly! Forward! Long live the Bolivarian Revolution and international solidarity!”

(Photo: Telesur, http://www.telesurtv.net/english )

Hosted by Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

St. Gabriel’s Church of God, 5363 N 37th Street, Milwaukee, 7-9 P.M.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mass Meeting for the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

Join Co-convenors Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis for a Mass Meeting for the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival on Monday, August 28 at 7:00 pm at St. Gabriels Church of God in Christ. You can hear about the inspiration,vision and strategy for the Campaign. Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. The Campaign aims to build a broad and deep national moral fusion movement – rooted in the leadership of the poor, marginalized and moral agents and reflecting the great moral teachings – to unite our country from the bottom up.

The call for a Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival has emerged from more than a decade of work by grassroots community and religious leaders, organizations and movements fighting to end systemic racism, poverty, militarism, environmental destruction & related injustices and to build a just, sustainable and participatory society. We draw on the history, vision and unfinished work of the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign.

There is a resounding call to save the very soul of this nation: We need a new Poor People’s Campaign for a Moral Revival in America. It is time to become a new and unsettling force in our complacent national life.

Join us for the Mass Meeting for the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival on Monday, August 28 at 7:00 pm at St. Gabriels Church of God in Christ. Childcare is provided.

Find out more at www.poorpeoplescampaign.org

http://www.workers.org/

By Lamont Lilly posted on August 3, 2017

panther men

they weren’t scared
of no police dogs.
they didn’t bow to no pigs
and wooden batons.
no fear of fire hoses
silver bullets and steel cuffs
they were different.

those negroes looked like men.
like BLACK MEN
who knew exactly
where they came from.

like BLACK MEN
who knew exactly
where they came from
and didn’t take no shit.
from nobody.
from nobody.

old black wall street

we don’t own
the convenience stores
in the ghetto.
we don’t own
the smoke shops
nail salons
and beauty supply spots.
we own the churches
the good word
and dreams deferred.
we own the pain
poverty and crime
against each other.
we own the
nickels and dimes
that allow others
to own us.
we don’t own
a goddamn thing
here anymore.
black wall street
has now become brooklyn
harlem, u street.
merely a shell
of their old selves.
gone.
merely a shell
of their old selves.
gone.

coup d’état

there can be no peace
until every child
has a hot meal

there can be no treaties
until we sit down
and negotiate the revolution.

not one hostage
shall be released
until you hang those
policemen.

until those judges
mayors and corrupt officials
are all buried
alive.

Copyright © 2017 by Lamont Lilly. All rights reserved.

Lamont Lilly was the 2016 Workers World Party U.S. vice presidential candidate. In 2015 he was an Indy Week “Citizen Award” winner for his activism and journalism. The selections presented are from his forthcoming book of poetry, Honor in the Ghetto. Contact the writer at llilly1@eagles.nccu.edu.

LIVESTREAM: https://www.facebook.com/WWP.michigan/

Workers World Party Class

Lenin’s State and Revolution

Saturday, August 5, 5 PM (5920 Second Avenue, Detroit)

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Hosted by Festival de la Independencia de Mexico and UTI- Union de Trabajadores Inmigrantes

1602 S Park Street, Madison, 1-5 P.M.

An event for the whole community focused on the common struggle of Black and Latino Workers for better working, housing, employment and living conditions in our neighborhoods.
(Working) PROGRAM:
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DJ Music:
DJ Latin Fresh
DJ Fabulust
Poetry:
Damion Catledge
Live Music:
Henrry la Voz Gemela de Juan Gabriel
Monis
Dances:
Ballet Folklorico de Maria Diaz

FOOD,MUSIC,children activities, INFORMATION AND UNITY .100% FREE AND FAMILY FRIENDLY

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Un evento para toda la comunidad enfocada en la lucha común de los trabajadores Latinos y Morenos por mejores condiciones de trabajo, vivienda, empleo y de vida en nuestros vecindarios.

(Tentativo) PROGRAMA:
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Musica DJ:
DJ Latin Fresh
DJ Fabulust
Poesia:
Damion Catledge
Musica en Vivo:
Henrry la Voz Gemela de Juan Gabriel
Monis
Hip Hop
Danzas:
Ballet Folklorico de Maria Diaz

Comida,Musica, actividades infantiles, informacion y unidad. 100% gratis y familiar

Hosted by Sankofa MKE

Washington Park Bandshell

Hosted by African N American fits

202 S Ingersoll Street, Madison, 11 A.M. – 9 P.M.

The event that bring out the diverse nature of madison and the near cities to celebrate african culture, food , music and it’s people. Let’s make this year the best those far bring your kids, friends and family and enjoy the best that africa has to offer and all its participants!!! Thanks in advance.

Hosted by Voces de la Frontera

South Division High School, 1515 W Lapham, Milwaukee, 1-3 P.M. 

ENGLISH BELOW

Foro Informativo: Las últimas actualizaciones sobre inmigración

¿Qué pasa con la policía de Milwaukee?
¿Qué hay de nuevo sobre DACA?
¡Alto a la ley antiinmigrante AB190!
¡Sí a licencias de conducir!
Taller “conozca sus derechos”

sábado • 5 de agosto • 1pm
Escuela preparatoria South Division
1515 W Lapham Blvd • Milwaukee
Info: 414-643-1620
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Information Forum: The latest updates on immigration

What’s new with the Milwaukee Police immigration policy?
What’s happening with DACA?
Stop the anti-immigrant bill AB190!
Restore driver’s licenses for immigrants!
Know Your Rights workshop

Saturday • August 5 • 1pm
South Division High School
1515 W Lapham Blvd in Milwaukee
Info: 414-643-1620

Youth Empowerd, Voces de la Frontera