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April 2 (Wednesday) - Panel / Forum
King's Last Fight----Civil Rights, Labor and the Poor People's Campaign
In the last year of his life, King spoke, fought, and organized for the
billions of dollars needed to solve the economic problems of African
Americans. It was this orientation that brought him to Memphis, where he was assassinated on April 4, 1968 – 40 years ago.
Join us for a discussion of this important chapter of King's life and the
lessons we can draw for today's struggles.
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March 28 (Friday) - Meeting
Conversation Cafe in Kirkland
This event is part of international "Conversation Week"...
http://conversationcafe.org/ With a terrific, experienced host, Katharine Wismer.
At Parkplace Books, 6th Street and Central Way (the 85th Street exit from I-405), Tel. 425-828-6546, http://www.kirklandparkplace.com/map.html more...
March 28 (Friday) - Protest / Demonstration
Emergency Rally to DEFEND Mumia ABU-JAMAL!
Rally tomorrow, Friday, March 28, 4:00 – 7:00pm
Federal Courthouse, 700 Stewart St., Seattle
Your presence is crucial!
This morning, journalist, former Black Panther, and political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal was denied a new trial by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals.
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March 27 (Thursday) - Other
NAACP Hosts Public Hearings on Police Accountability
The Seattle/King County NAACP's People's Panel on Police Accountability is a diverse team of community members conducting a community-based assessment of practices of police misconduct throughout Seattle and south King County. The public hearings are designed for individuals in the community to present testimony on their personal experiences with law enforcement. more...
March 27 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
Revolución en Latinoamérica: Eyewitness Speaker from Bolivia
Revolución en Latinoamérica: Eyewitness to the Struggle
Speaker: Adam Ziemkowski
· Member of the Committee for a Workers' International, Bolivia
· Editor, La Chispa newspaper (Bolivia)
In the worldwide struggle against poverty and oppression, Latin America is clearly at the forefront. From Venezuela to Chile, the people of the region have shown enormous courage and sacrifice to fight to challenge imperialism and the corporations that dominate their lives.
Bolivia is no exception. With mass strikes, protests, and the election of a left-wing president, Evo Morales, the country has become an inspiration to others. Today the revolution is at a crossroads, with workers and peasants searching for a way to take the struggle forward and defend themselves against growing the counter-revolution. Come hear an eyewitness account, see actual footage of the struggles, and join us for a discussion about this revolutionary movement with significant international implications. more...
March 22 (Saturday) - Panel / Forum
Free Documentary Preview Screening of KING CORN
KING CORN is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from college, move to the heartland town and with the help of friendly neighbors, genetically modified seeds, nitrogen fertilizers and powerful herbicides, they plant and grow a bumper crop of America’s most-productive, most-subsidized grain on one acre of Iowa soil. more...
March 20 (Thursday) - Panel / Forum
Female and Fearless Against War: Blockaders of Military Shipments Speak Out
Shizuno Wynkoop, Patty Imani and others from the Port Militarization Resistance (PMR) of Olympia will discuss the forefront role they and other women played in face-offs with police, the army and right-wingers to stop military transports through their streets. more...
March 20 (Thursday) - Lecture / Talk
Non-violent Resistance in Bil'in
An Israeli and a Palestinian peace/anti-occupation activist will speak about their involvement in non-violent resistance to the occupation and the construction of the Apartheid Wall, especially in Bil'in. more...
March 19 (Wednesday) - Protest / Demonstration
5th Anniversary Antiwar Demo, Westlake Plaza, 6 PM
Demo against the war, Westlake Plaza, 6 PM. Many different coalitions and individuals. Coordinated with global events. Would you be willing to remind local TV and radio about it? See you there? AQLQT@hotmail.com more...
March 19 (Wednesday) - Protest / Demonstration
Iraq War 5th Anniversary Protest
Gather to protest the 5th anniversary of the US attack on Iraq. more...
March 19 (Wednesday) - Protest / Demonstration
5th Anniversary of the War- Engage In Non-Violent Civil Resistance!
What are they recruiting for? Murder, Rape, Torture, War. In solidarity with the A.N.S.W.E.R. rally, World Can't Wait Drive Out The Bush Regime is calling for people to non-violently shut down recruting centers during the day. more...
March 16 (Sunday) - Film / Video
Seattle premier of "Seeing Through the Fence"
NARN presents the Seattle premier of a domumentary film exploring issues of food and the animals they come from, ethics, activism, and stereotypes, all told through interviews with freinds, family, and random people more...
March 16 (Sunday) - Conference
International Antiwar Conference
>> Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine:
What We Have Learned from the New Era of War &
Occupation and What are the Prospects for Building an Effective Anti-war Movement
Free conference featuring speakers from Mobilization Against War and Occupation (Vancouver, BC), ANSWER Seattle, Olympia Port Militarization Resistance (PMR) more...
March 15 (Saturday) - Panel / Forum
Youth SpeakOut on the WASL!
Spread the word! The Education Justice Campaign of Seattle Young People's Project is hosting a Youth SpeakOut on the WASL! It will be a lively and supportive rally where young people will be able to share their experiences and/or concerns with this high stakes exit exam! more...
March 15 (Saturday) - Music / Entertainment
NOROOZ
Seattle-based Iranian music ensemble, Kamand, joins hands with a Seattle based group, Pangeo, and guest artists to celebrate NOROOZ, the Persian New Year and first day of Spring. more...
March 12 (Wednesday) - Lecture / Talk
Seeking Solutions: The Future of Energy
The third of four lectures brings Cutler Cleveland to illustrate the key concepts of ecological economics as applied to energy economics. A timely issue, Dr. Cleveland, within the framework of ecological economics, talks broadly about the relationship between the environment and society, including energy sources, distribution and taxation more...
March 11 (Tuesday) - Lecture / Talk
Mother of Filipino Abductee to Speak in Seattle
TUESDAY, March 11, 6:30pm
Edith Burgos, mother of human rights victim
Speaking Event at Bethany UCC
6230 Beacon Avenue South more...
March 8 (Saturday) - Film / Video
The Documentary Film "Why We Fight"
Second Saturday Film Series at Seattle First Baptist Church Presents:
The documentary film "Why We Fight." more...
March 8 (Saturday) - Other
Bread, Roses and Revolution: The Seditious Life & Ideas of Clara Fraser
International Women's Day Celebration
Get to know “Seattle’s grande dame of socialism” (Seattle PI) in a commemoration on the tenth anniversary of her death. A multimedia program will look at Jewish radical Clara Fraser’s five decades on the front lines of social justice movements. Fraser’s joyful militancy and groundbreaking synthesis of feminism and Marxism personify the traditions of the revolutionary founders of International Women’s Day. Global Gourmet Buffet 6:00pm. Door donation $3.00, more...
March 8 (Saturday) - Other
International Women's Day Rally & Celebration
Pinay sa Seattle celebrates Interinational Womyn's Day!
recognizing the struggles &
hardships of womyn worlwide
featuring performances by:
1st Quarter Storm (el dia & rogue pinay)
abyssinian creole
chev
nam
dakota
chief sealth filipino club
language arts
pinay choir
and many more... more...
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