Appleton August 10 2019 Half Sheet

August 10 2019 Appleton WI

2nd Anniversary of Charlottesville: Act Against White Supremacy

https://conference.naarpr.org/

Friends and comrades –

We are four months away from the Re-Founding of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, scheduled to take place November 22nd through the 24th at the Chicago Teachers Union hall here in Chicago.

There are activists in cities across the country – New York, Jacksonville, Louisville, Dallas, St. Louis, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and others – preparing for this historic conference, which we believe will be a major contribution to the movement fighting to end police terror over the oppressed Black and Latino communities. We in the Chicago Alliance carry out this work with passion as we feel that the time has come to reestablish the organization that came out of the most momentous movement against political repression in U.S. history – the campaign to Free Angela Davis and All Political Prisoners.

The National Alliance website – http://naarpr.org/ – now contains: The Call to the National Conference; the list of initiating sponsors; a growing list of sponsors and endorsers; and the Draft Program and Schedule for the conference. There is also a link for you to add your organization or your name as an endorser.

Check back in the coming days for information on registration, speakers, housing, and other details as the organizing moves ahead.

In unity and struggle –

Frank Chapman

Co-Chairperson

Field Organizer

Education Secretary

fchapman@naarpr.org

Office: 312-939-2750

Freedom Flick: Sir! No Sir!

1001 E Keefe Avenue, Milwaukee 7 P.M.

Free and open to the public 

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In the 1960’s an anti-war movement emerged that altered the course of history. This movement didn’t take place on college campuses, but in barracks and on aircraft carriers. It flourished in army stockades, navy brigs and in the dingy towns that surround military bases. It penetrated elite military colleges like West Point. And it spread throughout the battlefields of Vietnam. It was a movement no one expected, least of all those in it. Hundreds went to prison and thousands into exile. And by 1971 it had, in the words of one colonel, infested the entire armed services. Yet today few people know about the GI movement against the war in Vietnam.

Our Neighborhood, Our Decision

-It’s our community’s choice, not the choice of seven land developers.–

With the anticipated leave of the Southside Pick ‘n Save and the City’s plan to develop land intended to serve the Southside community’s needs, we MUST show up to the Tuesday July 23rd meeting!

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THE FACTS:
– Pick ‘n Save has considered several times throughout the years to leave their Southside location. They currently have a three year lease (short for commercial standards) that can be broken with a six months notice.
– The City is trying to sell the Truman Olson lot (the empty lot just south and next to Pick ‘n Save) with one requirement that a grocery store must be built.

The possibility that Pick ‘n Save is leaving is very high.

OUR DEMAND:
The development of the Southside properties that will serve low-to-no-income Black & Brown folx MUST BE LED BY LOW-TO-NO-INCOME BLACK & BROWN FOLX.

CALL TO ACTION:
Alder Tag Evers and Alder Sheri Carter will be hosting a listening session about the development of the Truman Olson lot.
City of Madison officials and land developers will be there.
Show up and support COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS OF POVERTY & FOOD INSECURITY.

Join us Tuesday, July 23rd, 5:30 pm
Madison Labor Temple
1602 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715

July 10, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, please call: (414) 702-2698

AFRICANS ON THE MOVE TO CELEBRATE 30^TH ANNUAL GARVEYFEST IN MILWAUKEE AUGUST 16-17, 2019

All are invited to come and participate in the 30^th GarveyFest Celebration here in Milwaukee sponsored by Africans on the Move (AOM).  This year’s GarveyFest theme is “Celebrating Thirty Years of GarveyFest:  We Couldn’t Have Done It without You!”  AOM is very thankful that GarveyFest will be held at the historic Wisconsin African-American Women’s Center (WAAWC), 3020 W. Vliet Street.

This year’s theme, “Celebrating Thirty Years of GarveyFest:  We Couldn’t Have Done It without You!” celebrates those who have consistently supported GarveyFest for many years, including organizations and institutions such as Running Rebels, Urban Underground, N’COBRA, The Milwaukee Times, Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin African-American Women’s Center, the Nation of Islam and many more.

It is a two-day celebration.  On Friday, August 16, 2019, the Pan-African Social will be held from 6-9 p.m. inside the Wisconsin African-American Women’s Center.  The Pan-African Social is a family party/gala with conscious music, dancing, conscious Karaoke and Hors D’Oeuvres.  Let’s dress in African attire, if we can.  Children, Teens, Adults—all are welcome.

Bring your lawn chairs on Saturday, August 17, 2019.  The celebration will take place from 1-5 p.m. on the grounds of the Wisconsin African-American Women’s Center. Long-time supporters of GarveyFest will be honored and attendees will enjoy a cultural showcase, demonstrations, conscious fashion show and more.  Experience the delicious foods for sale and the many products offered by a variety of vendors at our African Marketplace.  It’s a family affair!  Bring the children to our Children’s Arena for science, art and history activities as well as free snacks and school supplies.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  In case of rain, the Saturday event will be held inside the Wisconsin African-American Women’s Center.

Africans on the Move is a non-profit, community organization.  It provides cultural and educational programs and information concerning people of African descent.  AOM is proud to be organizing our 30^th GarveyFest celebration here in Milwaukee.  AOM also sponsors the Watoto Uhuru Shule (Children’s Freedom School), a free weekend school for children, providing free vegan meals for each child.

For more information, please call: (414) 702-2698. ###

Laborfest 2019

SAVE THE DATE! September 2nd, 2019

While Wisconsin is getting a wintry mix right now, we’re looking towards warmer weather! You can find all updates for Laborfest in this event and on our website (milwaukeelabor.org) as we get more details.

Every year, labor unions and union members of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO, put on the biggest festival on the Milwaukee Lakefront that’s free and open to the public. Through the generosity of local unions and the companies at which they work, we can bring you a day of fun at the lakefront that includes live music for adults and families, children’s entertainment like science and magic shows, a classic car show and union raffle which has included a genuine union-made Harley-Davidson motorcycle for several years.

But before you head to the lakefront, be sure to visit the parade route to see the union members in their trucks, on their Harleys, and marching with their locals in downtown Milwaukee.

5th Annual Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit

SAVE THE DATE for our 5th annual convening of all who believe every student in Wisconsin’s public schools deserves an equal opportunity to succeed! Stay tuned for details on how to register and the full lineup of action-focused fun!

Our Summer Summit is a full day of speakers, workshops, networking opportunities, and an opportunity to connect and plug into the growing movement to support strong public schools that ensure the success of ALL students! Join us!

August 5, Monday, 5 PM, End Prison Slavery, Support incarcerated people’s organizing. Milwaukee Public Library, Room 2A, 814 W Wisconsin Ave, International Workers of the World-Milwaukee <wisconsinprisonvoices.org>

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https://www.afge.org/

Our union is calling on members of Congress to protect federal employees’ workplace rights and freedom to join a union after the U.S. Court of Appeals issued a decision greenlighting President Trump’s union-busting executive orders.

The U.S. Court of Appeals July 16 ruled that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia did not have jurisdiction to rule on the matter of the legal challenge by AFGE and other federal unions to President Trump’s May 2018 union-busting executive orders. The district court had ruled in favor of the unions, striking down the bulk of three anti-worker executive orders affecting all federal employees.

“The U.S. Court of Appeals’ terrible decision is a tremendous blow to federal employees and their voice in the workplace,” said AFGE President J. David Cox Sr. “The decision is mistaken about the jurisdictional question, wrong on the law, and jeopardizes the rights of federal employees across the government. We will fight this decision using every legal tool available to us.”

At its heart, this case is about the administration’s attempts to deprive federal workers of their rights to address and resolve workplace issues such as sexual harassment, racial discrimination, retaliation against whistleblowers, workplace health and safety, and reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities.

“While we pursue our legal options and next steps, we also call on members of Congress to stand with federal workers and protect our workplace rights,” Cox added. “The union-busting framework laid out in the executive orders and the actions already taken at the bargaining table so far demonstrate clearly that there must be a check on the president’s power to destroy federal employees’ union rights.”

Click here for more information about our campaign against the EOs.

Junta de membresía de Waukesha: La lucha sigue por las licencias

Voces de la Frontera

ENGLISH BELOW

Junta de membresía del capítulo de Waukesha
Cada otro viernes, 6pm
305 E Main St, Waukesha

¡La lucha sigue por las licencias de conducir! Acompáñanos para la próxima junta de membresía de nuestro capítulo de Waukesha. Platicaremos sobre los próximos pasos en la lucha por las licencias después del 1ro de mayo. Tenemos las juntas de membresía cada 2 semanas.
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Waukesha Chapter Membership Meeting
Every other Friday, 6pm
305 E Main St, Waukesha

The fight for driver licenses continues! Join us for the next membership meeting of our chapter in Waukesha! We will discuss next steps in the fight for driver licenses following May 1st. We have membership meetings every other Friday.