Come and listen to legendary community activists discuss the problems of police violence in America. Featuring: Frank Chapman, Regina Joseph, and Michael Sampson.
UW Milwaukee, April 11: The Fight to Stop Police Crimes
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Milwaukee, May 18: Malcolm X Day – Milwaukee
Join us in celebrating the life, legacy, and importance of Malcolm X.
At this event:
Talib Akbar (Ex Prisoners Organizing) will talk about the evil of solitary confinement and mass incarceration.
Ceasar Crayton (Industrial Workers of the World) will talk about Solidarity Network – a local, community-led organization that fights for tenants’ rights against bad landlords.
Mikel Komba (Industrial Workers of the World) will talk about Welfare Warriors – a local, community-led effort fighting for rights of poor parents against CPS abuse.
We will also write letters to prisoners. All letter-writing supplies will be provided, including postage.
*** This event is completely FREE & is open to ALL.
Milwaukee, April 30: Dontre Day!
We are already in the early stages of planning #DontreDay on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The time listed above is not accurate it’s TBA.
We plan on having entertainment for the entire family along with other community organizations and supporters to help make REMEMBERING DONTRE BIG!
If you’re interested in helping to make this event BIG please email us at thecoalitionforjustice@gmail.com. We will need assistance with the following:
Social media
Volunteering the day of
Children’s Corner
Community Engagement
Voter Registration
Arts Line Up
Supplies
Etc.
#DontreDAY
Milwaukee, May 1: BlackLivesMatter Live 2: Spoken Word
Signup to perform online here:
http://goo.gl/forms/6GUGd03VHN
http://goo.gl/forms/6GUGd03VHN
Headliner: TBA
What? – A spoken word event to artistically express or listen to feelings about the events which have created the #BlackLivesMatter movement. There will be an opportunity to network after the event.
When? – Sunday, May 1st at 7PM
Where? – TBA
How Much? – There is no cost, but donations are welcome.
United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) Reports
http://nepajac.org/unac_032816.html
It’s now been 25 years since what is generally referred to as the “Transformation” – the transition from socialism back to capitalism in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The resulting economic and social dislocation and the rise of right-wing, anti-immigrant movements are serious issues that progressives in the region are trying to address.
To help move this process forward, representatives from dozens of organizations from more than 20 countries gathered March 11-13, in Wroclaw, Poland, for a “Social Forum of Eastern Europe& Cooperation between South & East.” [read more]
April 14: Shut Down Trump in NYC
Called by the Shut Down Trump NYC Coalition
Led by a righteous united effort of Black, Latino and Muslim activists, the people SHUT DOWN Trump in Chicago and Cincinnati!
The billionaire bigot is scheduled to speak at the New York State Republican Gala on April 14.
Let’s shut him down in NYC!
Trump may think New York is some kind of home base. Let’s show him that his racism, anti-woman chauvinism and anti-Muslim bigotry is not welcome here. SHUT DOWN TRUMP!!
Other groups have called and will call anti-Trump protests on the same day. We endorse, encourage and support them ALL! The more people who come out against bigotry and anti-migrant violence, the better!
Also, the International Action Center is supporting and attending the all-important Pack The Court event at 9 AM on the morning of April 14 to demand JUSTICE for the family of Akai Gurley, killed by Officer Peter Liang. All lives will matter when Black lives matter!!
African-American Political Power: The Need to Transform Votes into a Revolutionary Program
http://www.globalresearch.ca/african-american-polit…/5518530
Read this report by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire, analyzing the role of the African American electorate from 1960 to 2016 and its significance within the broader context of the struggle for national liberation and social justice. The article was published by the Center for Research on Globalization (globalresearch.ca) based in Montreal.
Milwaukee, April 9: Texas Prisoner Strike Support: Solidarity Action and Discussion
Why: Starting on April 4th, 2016, Texas prisoners affiliated with the IWW through the Incarcerated Worker Organizing Committee began work stoppages, fighting back against slave wages and prison brutality. April 9th is a national day of action to support them, putting pressure on business that profit from slavery, and showing prisoners they have outside support. This also helps build visibility for the national prisoner strike action, which has been called for September 9.
What: In Milwaukee, this support involves people gathering at Fuel Cafe in Riverwest, at the central table. We will talk about Texas prison conditions and the resistance happening, and update on current developments. Then we will go as a group to a nearby business that profits from prison labor, and publicize the Texas prisoner conditions and action there. After, we will do a quick debrief and help co-ordinate future activity in Milwaukee for people who are interested. Materials and contacts will also be available for people who want to start letter-writing with prisoners in Wisconsin.
When: The gathering begins at 11:30 AM this Saturday, the discussion, action and debrief will be over by 1:00 PM.
More information about the Texas prison strike: https://iwoc.noblogs.org/post/2016/03/29/texas-prisoners-organize-threaten-to-strike-april-4th-with-iww-prisoner-union/
More information about the IWW and the Incarcerated Worker Organizing Committee: https://iwoc.noblogs.org/join/
More information about the September 9th call for prison work stoppage: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/national_prison_strike_campaign_vows_to_end_american_slave_system_20160402
Mumia needs us again!! Health deteriorating!! Please share asap!!
MUMIA NEEDS US AGAIN!
PLEASE SIGN Mumia Hepatitis C Petition to PA Gov Wolf
ALSO, PLEASE CALL, FAX, AND E-MAIL NOW!
Medical Malfeasance and
Deliberate Indifference at SCI-Mahanoy
are Killing Mumia Abu-Jamal
We are concerned about Mumia’s deteriorating health, as has been witnessed in recent weeks by his visiting doctor, clergy, counselors, teachers, family and friends. Evidence of intensifying Hepatitis C symptoms and possible development of the diabetes that nearly killed him a year ago calls for immediate and appropriate treatment.
We, therefore, urge you to DEMAND:
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Immediate provision to Mumia of anti-viral treatment to cure his Hepatitis C condition that is, as his doctor testified in court, the persistent cause of worsening skin disease, almost certain liver damage, now extreme weight-gain and hunger, and other diabetic-like conditions.
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Immediate release of all recent blood test results to Mumia’s attorneys.
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Vigilant monitoring of Mumia for signs of diabetes, especially of his blood sugar level, since a diabetes attack nearly killed Mumia last spring of 2015.
PHONE, FAX, AND E-MAIL THESE DEMANDS TO:
PA GOVERNOR, TOM WOLF
Phone: 717-787-2500
Fax: 717-772-8284
E-mail: governor@pa.gov
PA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SECRETARY,
JOHN WETZEL
Phone: 717-728-2573, 717-787-2500
E-mail: ra-contactdoc@pa.gov
MAHANOY PRISON, SUPERINTENDENT,
Theresa DelBalso
Phone: 570-773-2158
(You have to be transferred to her secretary, and she refuses to give out the fax number or e-mail for the Superintendent. Not surprising, given that this new superintendent has a very heavy military background)
Sponsored by: International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal, MOVE, Educators for Mumia, Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition (NYC), Campaign to Bring Mumia Home, International Action Center
Stand With Texas Prison Strikers
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