Hosted by Workers World Party – Michigan

5920 Second Avenue, Detroit, 5-8 P.M. 

Event: African American History Month Annual Forum
Date: Sat. Feb. 24, 5:00-8:00pm
Location: 5920 Second Avenue at Antoinette, Detroit
Speaker: Abayomi Azikiwe, Editor of the Pan-African News Wire
URL: https://panafricannews.blogspot.com/
Speaker: Mond Sankara: Workers World Party youth leader
URL: http://workersworlddetroit.org/
Sponsor: Workers World Party Detroit Branch
Contact: 313-671-3715
Dinner Served: African American Cuisine
Admission: This event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.

Theme: Counterinsurgency, Rebellion and Revolution from 1968-2018

Workers World Party Detroit Branch is sending out this invitation to all people throughout the area to join us in our annual celebration of African American History Month.

This year represents the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr., the Civil Rights, Social Justice and Antiwar leader killed in Memphis on April 4, 1968 while working in solidarity with an African American sanitation workers’ strike demanding recognition as a labor union. Dr. King was mobilizing for the Poor Peoples Campaign when he was assassinated. The manifestation was aimed at occupying Washington, D.C., acting on the urgency for jobs, a guaranteed annual income, food, universal healthcare, political empowerment and the end to institutional racism.

In honor of the valiant history of the African American people we will examine some of the important historical and contemporary issues facing activists in the present period.

Topics Include:
–1968: The Year of the Heroic Guerrilla
–The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Role of the
Federal Government
–Rebellions Erupt in 125 Cities After the Death of MLK
–Counterintelligence Program Black Nationalist Hate Groups
–Comparisons of the COINTELPRO Key Black Extremists of 1967-68 to the Black Identity Extremists FBI Memo of 2017
–The Poor People’s Campaign from 1968 to 2018
–Our Task Today in Building the African American Revolutionary Movement and Proletarian Internationalism

Also we will present film clips on the building of the Poor Peoples Campaign during the early months of 1968. In addition, we want to discuss some of the important Black historic sites in Detroit emphasizing the need to preserve the legacy of the Underground Railroad, Labor Movement, Civil Rights Movement, Rebellions and Political Empowerment efforts since the 19th century.

All African American comrades are encouraged to participate through presentations, art work, social media and other forms of outreach. The branch and the public as a whole can also assist through outreach and logistical support, streaming, etc.

Hosted by Milwaukee FRSO

423 W Bruce Street, Milwaukee, Casa Romero Renewal Center, 6-8:30 P.M. 

ABAJO EN ESPAÑOL:

The past year has seen millions of women across the United States stand up against President Trump and misogyny. Less attention has been paid to the women workers, the stay-at-home and single mothers, and the young women who daily resist capitalist exploitation, national oppression, and misogyny.

We know that women will lead the making of a better, socialist world. This International Women’s Day, the Milwaukee district of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) celebrates the women who will defeat capitalism and imperialism. Join us for free food, cultural activities, and several speakers. The event will be in Spanish and English and child care will be provided.

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Este año hemos visto a millones de mujeres en los Estados Unidos levantándose contra el presidente Trump y la misoginia. Menos atención se ha prestado a las trabajadoras, las madres solteras, madres trabajadoras, y las jóvenes que resistan cada día la explotación capitalista, la opresión nacional, y la misoginia.

Sabemos que las mujeres están al frente de la lucha por un mundo mejor y socialista. Este Día Internacional de la Mujer, el distrito de Milwaukee de la Organización Socialista del Camino para la Libertad (FRSO) celebra las mujeres que derrotarán el capitalismo y el imperialismo. Acompaña nos y disfruta de comida, actividades culturales, y unas lecturas. ¡El evento será en ingles y español y proveeremos cuidado a los jóvenes gratis!

Hosted by Voces de la Frontera

¡Este año celebra el día del amor y la amistad uniéndote a nuestra gran Kermés Mexicana!

Recaudaremos fondos para nuestra nueva oficina en Waukesha que abriremos para la lucha contra 287g. 287g es el programa que el Sheriff de Waukesha ha dicho que va a implementar para convertir sus sheriffs en agentes de ICE.

¡Entrada es gratis pero pedimos donaciones! Ven a disfrutar la rica comida, música y para los niños habra entretenimiento de el Payaso Chispita!

Sábado 10 de Febrero 2018
Locación: 410 Arcadian Ave, Waukesha, WI, 53186

Hosted by Milwaukee General Defense Committeeand Affiliated Medical Services

1428 N Farwell, Milwaukee, 2-4 P.M. 

The Milwaukee General Defense Committee is calling for a counter-demonstration of the right-wing anti-abortion organization 40 Days for Life. 40 Days for Life “is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power…to end abortion.” They attempt to steer patients away from accessing safe and legal healthcare with messages of shame, and divert them to non-medical religious “counseling” across the street. They will be at Affiliated Medical Services from 2/14 until 3/30 (lent).

Last fall, we turned out twice to show them that Milwaukee supports abortion access. They responded with racism and misogyny. We successfully reclaimed space in front of the clinic, showed support for AMS, shared our stories, and had a sidewalk dance party. They’ll be back and re-energized for their spring campaign though, and we need to show that Milwaukee still supports abortion access and will show up for AMS.

We typically do not confront these people at clinics to reduce the stress level for patients who are attempting to enter the clinic. On Sunday, the clinic will be closed and we’ll be taking a stand for free, safe, on-demand abortion in our community. Join us to show that Milwaukee won’t accept for their messages of shame. Our bodies are our own!

Logistics & Accessibility Considerations:
Exact details will be posted prior to the event.

-Anti-abortion protesters and hostile media frequently film counter-protesters, and edit and publicize the footage in an attempt to intimidate, harass, and threaten us and our families and friends. Please consider covering your face with a scarf, bandana, hat, and/or sunglasses if you do not want to be filmed and publicly identified to your employer, family, hostile groups, or the general public.

– Anti-abortion protesters may attempt to press charges for anything they perceive as a threat. We recommend not initiating or escalating confrontations with anti-abortion protesters. They will likely attempt to initiate confrontations and discussions with us, including placing hands on people without our consent, blowing incense smoke at us, and shoving crosses and signs in our faces. If they put you in a situation where you feel threatened or uncomfortable, marshals are available to help support you.

– If driving, consider parking several blocks away. In the past, anti-abortion protesters have tracked people through their license plates and harassed them at their homes.

– We’ll have some signs available. If you’re bringing your own, avoid trans-exclusionary language, i.e. referring to all abortion patients as women, equating gender with genitals, etc. There are many people who aren’t women who need to access abortion care, and womanhood isn’t tied to reproductive organs.

– Abortion clinics are subject to threats and acts of violence from the far right. AMS maintains a working relationship with the Milwaukee Police Department. Please respect their desire to maintain that. AMS also has friendly relationships with most neighboring businesses. Please respect their desire to maintain those.

– Purpose: We are showing up to counter the anti-abortion protesters who are intensifying their push to close clinics in February and March. Our goal is to demonstrate to them and to the public that Wisconsin supports our last independent abortion clinic, and that there’s no space for shame or guilt here.

– Accessibility considerations: This event will begin with a very short march (1-2 blocks) and then is expected to be a mostly stationary gathering on sidewalks for approximately 60-90 minutes. No seating is available. There will be chanting, speaking, and music through megaphones and speakers. In the past antis have brought incense and fanned the smoke at us. With a topic as sensitive as abortion, there is potential for intense imagery, language, and tones from the anti-abortion protesters.
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The Milwaukee General Defense Committee is not affiliated with or sponsored by Affiliated Medical Services.

The General Defense Committee is the community self-defense arm of the Industrial Workers of the World. The Milwaukee IWW is a member-run union for all workers, a union dedicated to organizing on the job, in our industries. and in our communities.
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Want to support AMS? Buy them something here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1B6AVTIVMHH88

Donations of the following will be accepted at the event:
-New underwear (adult- any size)
-New socks
-Sweatpants/yoga pants (adult- any size)
-Winter coats (adult/child- any size)
-Hoodies (any size)
-Longer t-shirts (adult- any size)
-Throw blankets
-Apple juice
-7-up
-Pretzels
-Animal crackers

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Hosted by Shorewood Solidarity Network and Voces de la Frontera

From civil liberties, healthcare, immigration, racial justice, women’s rights and those of our LGBT community this past year has been a time of challenge and change. Join us for an evening brought to you by the Shorewood Solidarity Network of personal stories of hope from members of our Greater Milwaukee Community.

Where:
Turner Ballroom, 1040 N 4th Street, Milwaukee
February 26, 2018 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
6:30 – Registration and Donations
6:30-7:15 – Reception and Mingle
7:15 – Storyteller introductions
7:30 – Storytelling begins

Storytellers include:
Pardeep Kaleka: Author – The Gift of Our Wounds
Janice Harrell: Healthcare Advocate
Alejandra Gonzalez: Immigrant Rights Advocate
Darrin Madison Jr.: Racial and Juvenile Justice Advocate
James Katherine Carnell: Trans Rights Advocate
Steve Ohly and B.B.: A Refugee Story

This event will be emceed by Emilio de Torre of the ACLU and also features stories from those advocating for women’s rights, voting and justice and dignity.

Suggested donation of $10.00 will be used to cover event costs with remaining proceeds donated equally to:
Voces de la Frontera (www.vdlf.org)
Citizen Action Wisconsin (citizenactionwi.org)

Please note that no one will be turned away for lack of funds

A very special thanks to The Milwaukee Turners for their support of this event.

For more information email us at: beyondresistancemke@gmail.com

About the Shorewood Solidarity Network:
The Shorewood Solidarity Network is a community organization working to positively influence the Village of Shorewood, WI and surrounding communities through pro-immigrant legislation, protecting and making visible the rights of queer and trans people, ending racially discriminatory police behavior in our communities and schools, supporting worker’s rights, public education, and fostering a vision of economic development that meets social needs and respects environmental and labor conditions.