Baltimore Activist Alert - Sept. 11-13, 2013

55] The Other 9/11 – Sept. 11 56] Afrodescendant Catholic Leaders Present on Peace – Sept. 11 57] Arpilleras of Chile – Sept. 11 58] Film "Education Under Fire” – Sept. 11 59] Free Cuban Five events – Sept. 11-13 60] Documentary "Love Hate Love" – Sept. 11 61] Northeast Interfaith Labyrinth – Sept. 11 62] Economic Policies for a Progressive Future – Sept. 11 63] Solemn 9/11 Candlelight Vigil for Peace – Sept. 11 55] – The Other 9/11: 40th Anniversary of the Military Coup in Chile is happening on Wed., Sept. 11 at noon at the Kay Spiritual Life Center, American University. Here reflections from Patrick Breslin, Cathy Schneider, and Alex Wilde. RSVP at 202-885-3321 or kslc@american.edu. 56] – Afrodescendant Catholic Leaders Present on Peace, Humanitarian and Displacement Issues in Colombia’s Pacific Coast on Wed., Sept. 11 at 6 PM at the Washington Office on Latin America, 1666 Connecticut Ave., Ste. 400. The event will also be available via livestream at www.wola.org. Since October 2012, the Colombian government has been engaged in negotiations with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) to find an end to the country’s half century-long internal armed conflict. Yet while the ongoing talks are encouraging, violence continues to displace thousands every year generating a humanitarian and protection crisis. Join with three Catholic leaders as they describe the displacement crises in their regions, paying special attention to how the conflict has affected Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities and outlining what steps can be taken to ensure that the final peace agreement protects Colombia’s most marginalized communities. The three panelists—Father Sterlin Londoño of the Diocese of Quibdó, Sister Zoila Cueto of the Diocese of Buenaventura, and Sister Lucero Machado of the La Playa Educational Institute in Nariño—come from the country’s Pacific coast, which witnessed over a third of all new displacements in Colombia in 2012 as legal and illegal armed groups vied for control over the resource-rich region. Contact Adam Schaffer at 202-797-2171 or aschaffer@wola.org. 57] – Tapestry as Testimony: Arpilleras of Chile takes place on Wed., Sept. 11 from 6 to 7 PM at Katzen Rotunda, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. September 11th this year marks the 40th anniversary of the military coup in Chile, and "arpilleras" serve as a living testimony to the struggle for human rights and democracy waged by the Chilean people under a repressive military regime that lasted for 17 years. There will be an exhibit of tapestries that represent a living testimony of that struggle and celebrate its dignity and courage. See http://www.ips-dc.org/events/tapestry_as_testimony_arpilleras_of_chile. 58] – A free screening of "Education Under Fire," a powerful documentary about the growth, struggle and inspiring spirit of Baha'i students in Iran, will be shown on Wed,, Sept. 11 from 6 to 8 PM at the Kay Spirtual Life Center, American University, 440 Massachusetts Ave. NW. The discriminatory practices by the Iranian government against the Baha'i community deny these students access to higher education. Email gettings@american.edu. 59] – Thursday September 12 marks the 15th Anniversary of the arrest of the Cuban 5. Here are a few events that the National and International Committees for the Freedom of the Cuban 5 are organizing to commemorate the unjust imprisonment of the Cuban 5. On Wed., Sept. 11 at 6:30 PM, Stephen Kimber will present his new book “What Lies Across the Water-The Real Story of the Cuban Five” at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW, WDC. On Thurs., Sept. 12 at noon, there will be a vigil held in front of the White House (across the street from Lafayette Park) to advocate for justice on behalf of the Cuban 5. Also on Thursday, from 7 to 9 PM, Kimber talk about his book at Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045. In partnership with the International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5, the Baltimore-Matanzas Association and Howard County Friends of Latin America are proud to present this event locally. On Fri., Sept. 13 at 6 PM, the University of the District of Columbia School of Law will host “The Case of the Cuban Five: Justice of Injustice?” with panelists, Danny Glover (actor, producer and humanitarian), Richard Klugh (trial and appellate attorney on Cuban Five legal team), Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, executive director, Partnership for Civil Justice Fund, Crisarla Houston, associate professor and Legal Writing Program director, and Gloria La Riva, coordinator, National Committee to Free the Cuban Five, at the Moot Court Room, Univ. of D.C. Law School, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, WDC 20008. Go to www.freethefive.org or email info@freethefive.org or call 202-265-1948. 60] – Beyond the Classroom presents the documentary "Love Hate Love" on Wed., Sept. 11 from 7 to 9:15 PM at UMD College Park - 1102 South Campus Commons, Building 1, College Park. It has been more than ten years since Liz Alderman’s son Peter was murdered on 9/11, and five since Esther Hyman’s sister was killed by terrorists on 7/7 in London. Ben Tullipan lives now minus his two legs and most of his hearing because of the one ton car bomb that went off meters from where he was standing outside Bali’s Sari night club. Every day they are faced with a choice: Succumb to despair or find a way to survive. “Love Hate Love” follows these families on a journey across five continents, as they strive to build world-changing legacies and prove that even the most horrifying acts of hate can be overcome by simple acts of love. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/553578161375015/. 61] – On Wed., Sept. 11 at 7 PM, the Northeast Interfaith Labyrinth & Peace Garden (located on the grounds of St. Anthony of Padua Church, 4414 Frankford Ave., Baltimore 21206, will hold a Labyrinth Walk and Witness for Peace on 9/11. It will include interfaith prayers of remembrance, a walk through the labyrinth and a sidewalk witness for peace on Frankford Ave. This is offered by Friends of the Northeast Interfaith Peace Garden. Email friendship@comcast.net or go to www.friendsnipg.org. 62] – Economic Policies for a Progressive Future is happening on Wed., Sept. 11 from 7:15 to 9 PM at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring. It is hosted by Progressive Neighbors with Montgomery County Young Dems. Listen to two leading experts on law, economics and policy outline options for promoting progress in Maryland and nationally, and join in with the discussion. Gar Alperovitz, Lionel R. Bauman Professor of Political Economy at the University of Maryland, is co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative. Jamie Raskin is a Democratic State Senator in Maryland representing Silver Spring and Takoma Park (District 20). Contact Wally Malakoff at 301-587-5559. 63] – On Wed., Sept. 11 at 7:30 PM, join a Solemn 9/11 Candlelight Vigil for Peace at Lansdowne Ave. & Baltimore Pike, Lansdowne, PA 19050. Remember the Dead...No War on Syria. There will be bell tolling and holding signs and banners. Go to www.brandywinepeace.com or call 610-544-1818 to contact the Brandywine Peace Community. To be continued. Donations can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218. Ph: 410-366-1637; Email: mobuszewski [at] verizon.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/. "The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs