51] Chavez Schools Public Policy Symposium – June 5
52] D.C. Green Festival – June 5
53] WPFW needs volunteers – June 5 - 7
54] Peace Vigil at the White House – June 5
55] Protest at the Chamber of Commerce – June 5
56] BRINGING TOGETHER ISRAELIS AND PALESTINANS – June 5
57] Peace vigil – June 5
58] Film
SPECIEISM – June 5
59] See the documentary “Shadows of Liberty” – June 5
60] See the film RISERS
and meet undocumented youth – June 5
61] “Being Palestinian Makes Me Smile” – June 5
62]
Ending the Crime of Torture – June 5
63]
Ballroom Dancing – June 5
64] Our City Festival –
June 5 - 7
65] Sign up with
Washington Peace Center
66] Join Fund Our Communities
67] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records
68] Do you need any book shelves?
69] Join Global Zero campaign
70] Join Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
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51] –Each year,
every Chavez senior scholar presents and defends thesis findings on some of our
nation’s most pressing public policy issues. This process is the culminating
event of their high school experience and three students are chosen to present
their thesis at the Public Policy Symposium. Now in its fourth year, the Chavez
Schools Public Policy Symposium is a dynamic event that illustrates the
powerful impact of our school’s mission, and provides a highly inspirational
and educational experience for both the attendees and the scholars chosen to
participate. Local and national policy makers, civic leaders, and business
leaders attend and witness firsthand how scholars apply critical thinking
skills to complex public policy issues.
On Fri., June 5
from 9:30 to 11AM, Chavez is welcoming an esteemed panel of experts to the
Symposium who will engage with the presenting scholars on current pressing
policy issues at Georgetown University Rafik B. Hariri Building, Lohrfink
Auditorium, 37th and O Sts. NW, WDC 20007. Visit http://www.chavezschools.org/symposium/event-information/.
52] –On
Fri., June 5 from noon to 6 PM and Sat., June 6 from 10 AM to 6 6 PM and Sun.,
June 7 from 10 to 5 PM, get inspired about Creation Care at
the DC Green Festival, held at the Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon
Place NW, WDC (Mt. Vernon Square Metro; free bike valet). Green Festival brings
together renowned authors, leaders, and educators; great how-to workshops;
cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious
vegetarian cuisine and live music. Shop in a unique marketplace of over 300
eco-friendly businesses — everything from natural body care products and
organic cotton clothing to Fair Trade gifts and housewares made from renewable
resources. See the most recent developments in renewable energy and green technology;
sample Fair Trade chocolate, tea, and coffee; and learn how to invest in your
community, green your home, and avoid products made in sweatshops. For tickets
go to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-festival-washington-dc-2015-tickets-14884797831.
53] –WPFW will once again have a table at the
Green Festival Expo (http://www.greenfestivals.org/). The
station is looking for two volunteers per shift for a total of eight volunteers
to represent and promote WPFW at this event. Also needed is somebody to pick
up/drop off WPFW material on June 5 and bring back WPFW material after the
event either the day of or the next day. Email volunteers@wpfw.org or leave a message at 202.588.0999 x360. Go to www.wpfw.org.
54] – On Fri., June 5 from noon to 1 PM, join the
Dorothy Day Catholic Worker in a vigil urging the powers that be to abolish war
and torture, to disarm all weapons, to end indefinite detention, to close
Guantanamo, to establish justice for all and help create the Beloved Community!
The vigil takes place at the White House on Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Contact
Art @ artlaffin@hotmail.com or at 202-360-6416.
55] -- On Fri., June 5 from 12:15 to 1:15 PM, worker
safety advocates will deliver to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St. NW,
WDC, a crucial message to the blue suits: Stop Blocking OSHA’s new silica rule.
Silica dust, a silent killer, is a widespread hazard in construction,
foundries, masonry, hydraulic fracking and other industries. Exposure can lead
to lung infections, tuberculosis, silicosis, lung cancer and other potentially
fatal conditions.
The National Council for Occupational Safety and
Health (National COSH) is sponsoring this delegation to the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce. Workers, safety advocates and health professionals are invited to
send an important message to the business community: We won’t stand for dishonesty
or delays that put workers’ lives at risk. The June 5th delegation is a follow
up to the National Conference on Worker Safety and Health, held June 2 to 4 at
the Maritime Training Center. See https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=Zmk5YzlhN2ttNmpramI3aWQzbWhydjZtMzQgY2dhcmxvY2tAZGNsYWJvci5vcmc&ctz=America/New_York&pli=1&t=AKUaPmb_bYxsTWbaW5bAZfkohTaDLyWuYeDB7kaFXIObwewuS4jqTViDf_6vFW2CMcstKFQgHX9U&sf=true&output=xml#eventpage_6.
56] – THE ROOTS PROJECT: BRINGING
TOGETHER ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS with Ali Abu Awwad and Rav Hanan
Schlesinger. Coexistence and Hope in the
Heart of the Conflict is on Fri., June 5 at 3 PM at the US Capitol Visitor
Center, Room HVC 215, 1 First St. NE, WDC.
Palestinian and Israeli conflict transformation activists Ali Abu Awwad
and Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger work courageously in the heart of the West
Bank/Area C/Gush Etzion. Don't miss this opportunity to meet them, to
hear and discuss how these "neighbors" work to break down barriers to
build a future for both peoples. .To attend, a RSVP is required:
srstern@me.com.
On the East Plaza of the Capitol (off 1st Street
NE), walk down to the main Visitor Center entrance. Tell security that
you are registered for the event in HVC 215 on the second floor. You will
be directed [to the] second floor and go to the Appointments Desk to the
right. They will sign you in and direct you to HVC 215. Visit http://www.geotrees.com/ftp/ROOTS-CAP-HILL-0605-2015.pdf.
The
conversation with the two activists will continue on Sat., June 6 at 1 PM at
the Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW, WDC. See http://www.geotrees.com/ftp/ROOTS-AIC-0606-2015.pdf.
ALI ABU AWWAD is a leading Palestinian
non-violent peace activist who teaches his countrymen non-violent resistance
and reaches out to Jewish Israelis at the heart of the conflict. He tours
the world to tell his riveting story of past violent activism, imprisonment,
bereavement, and discovery of the path of non-violent resistance. Ali
says, "The path to Palestinian freedom should run through Jewish hearts
and minds."
RABBI HANAN SCHLESINGER divides his time between
Israel and the USA. He serves as Executive Director and Community
Rabbinic Scholar for the Jewish Studies Initiative of North Texas, which he
founded in 2010. In this capacity he teaches adult education classes on
Judaism and spearheads interfaith projects throughout the greater Dallas
area. In Israel he serves as the president of the Memnosyne Institute's
chapter in Israel, which he founded at the beginning of 2014. In this
capacity he is active in a number of interfaith and peace building initiatives,
bringing together Jewish Israelis and Palestinians, both Muslim and
Christian.
58] -- The
Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration Committee, Baltimore Quaker Peace and Justice
Committee of Homewood and Stony Run Meetings and Chesapeake Physicians for
Social Responsibility are continuing the FILM & SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS DVD
SERIES. SPECIEISM: The Movie [USA, 2013] will
be shown around 7:15 PM with a discussion to follow on Fri., June 5 at Homewood
Friends Meetinghouse, 3107 N. Charles St., Baltimore 21218. There is no charge, and refreshments will be
available. Call 410-366-1637 or email mobuszewski at Verizon.net.
This documentary, by director Mark Devries, explores the concept
and practice of speciesism, the assignment of value to beings on the basis of
species membership. Its definition, the idea that humans are the most superior
being, leads to the cruel and unjust treatment of other beings. If also
includes believing that one specie is more valuable than another, for example a
dog being more valuable than a hen. Obviously, being above all other
beings leads to mistreatment. Animals are exploited everyday by humans who
justify such behavior with the belief of superiority. This paradigm has
led to the extinction of massive numbers of species.
The film features interviews with, among others, Peter Singer,
Richard Dawkins and Steven Best, along with material shot in and around factory
farms in the United States. During the making of the film, Devries became a
vegan, and his documentary offers suggestions for taking action.
59] -- Go to
the AFL-CIO, 815 16th St. NW, WDC on Fri., June 5 at 5:30 PM to see the
documentary “Shadows
of Liberty” which reveals the extraordinary truth behind the news media:
censorship, cover‐ups and corporate control. Filmmaker
Jean-Philippe Tremblay takes an intrepid journey through the darker corridors
of the American media landscape, where global conglomerates call the shots. For
decades, their overwhelming influence has distorted news journalism and
compromised its values. In highly revealing stories, renowned
journalists, activists and academics give insider accounts of a broken media
system. Controversial news reports are suppressed, people are censored for
speaking out, and lives are shattered as the arena for public expression is
turned into a private profit zone. Tracing the story of media
manipulation through the years, “Shadows of Liberty” poses a crucial question:
why have we let a handful of powerful corporations write the news? See http://shadowsofliberty.org/.
60] -- On Fri., June 5 at 7 PM, see RISERS, a short film
and portrait series which explores the cultural identity of young undocumented
immigrants in Washington, D,C., at Hierarchy, 1847 Columbia Rd. NW, WDC. Not
knowing whether their immigration status shall be legalized, they embark on
their college educations and careers. The film centers around Brenda Perez
Amador and Gerson Quinteros as they deliver a presentation on how to navigate
these challenges. Their audience, a high school class made up of immigrants who
are new arrivals to the United States, eagerly listen to their consultation. As
they empathically present to them, the viewer witnesses how two young
inspirational youth activists can not only rally their peers, but also educate
us all on the challenges and complexities of undocumented life. The film
includes original poetry by Aura Alvarez. Her poems are observations on the
contemporary immigrant experience. Douglas Mijo provides a spiritual
perspective to the immigrant experience. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/780496235400978/.
61] -- Get over to the John F. Kennedy Center, 2700 F
St. NW, WDC on Fri., June 5 at 7:30 PM to catch “Being Palestinian Makes Me
Smile,” the creation of Amer Zahr, a Palestinian-American comedian, writer,
speaker and professor. He has performed on stages throughout America and the
Arab world. In addition to his on-stage experience, Amer has produced numerous
comedy productions, including three of his own tours and the annual 1001 Laughs
Dearborn Comedy Festival at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn,
Michigan.
A trio of other Palestinian-American comedians will
also perform: Said Durrah, Mike Easmeil and Mona Aburimshan. Durrah is based in
the Washington, DC metro area and has been performing comedy for over six years
around the United States. Easmeil is based in Virginia Beach, VA and has been
performing for over 20 years. Aburimshan is based in Chicago and has been
performing for over five years. All three of them have performed with Amer on
numerous occasions. Go to http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/event/RPXBZ.
62] –
Ending the Crime of Torture with Herman Wainggai is happening on Fri.,
June 5 at 7:30 PM at the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker, 503 Rock Creek Church Rd.
NW, WDC 20010. Herman Wainggai, is a visiting scholar at George Mason
University's School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution in Fairfax, Virginia.
He is a politician, diplomat and a leader in West Papua’s self-determination
struggle. And he represents the Federal Republic of West Papua at the
United Nations in New York. Herman is also member of the Torture
Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International (TASSC) and will
speak about his experience as a torture survivor. The mission of
TASSC, the only organization founded by and for torture survivors, is to end
the practice of torture wherever it occurs and to empower survivors, their
families and communities wherever they are.
Join TASSC in
celebrating its 18th Annual June Torture Survivors' Week from June
24-27th. Support the TASSC vigil on June 27th at Lafayette Park
across from the White House. Go to www.tassc.org. Contact Dorothy Day
Catholic Worker at 202-882-9649.
63] – There is an opportunity
to participate in ballroom dancing, usually every Friday of the month, in the
JHU ROTC Bldg. at 8 PM. Turn south on San Martin Dr. from the
intersection of Univ. Parkway and 39th St. Drive on campus by taking the
third left turn. The next dance will be June 5. Call Dave Greene at
410-599-3725.
64] – On
Fri., June 5 at 8 PM through Sun., June 7 at 5 PM, enjoy the Our City Festival,
a celebration of DC through film, music and literature, operated by DC based PR
firm, KRPR, in partnership with the DC Public Library Foundation. Films will be
shown at various sites, including at the Goethe Institut, 812 7th St. NW, WDC.
Go to http://ourcityfilmfestival.com/eventstickets/4589113265.
The Our City
Festival was originally founded in 2008 as the Our City Film Festival to
encourage pride in Washington, DC by screening films that told the story of the
city's cultures, history and people, and to bring communities together.
Expanding from the back room of Busboys and Poets in its first year to the
Atlas Performing Arts Center in it's sixth, the "Our City" concept
proved that Washington, DC residents were eager to come together to learn more
about the city they call home. In an effort to encourage even more sharing of
DC's stories, KRPR decided to expand the concept to include music and
literature.
65] -- The Washington Peace Center has a progressive
calendar & activist alert! Consider signing up to receive its weekly email:
info@washingtonpeacecenter.org.
66] -- Fund Our
Communities campaign is a grass roots movement to get support from local organizations
and communities to work together with their local and state elected officials
to pressure Congresspersons and senators to join with Congresspersons Barney
Frank and Ron Paul, who have endorsed a 25% cut to the federal military
budget. Bring home the savings to state and county governments to meet
the local needs which are under tremendous budget pressures. Go to
www.OurFunds.org.
67] -- If you
would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs or records, contact Max at
410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
68] -- Can you
use any book shelves? Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at
verizon.net.
69] -- Join an
extraordinary global campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons:
http://www.globalzero.org/sign-declaration. A growing group of leaders around
the world is calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and a majority of
the global public agrees. This is an historic window of
opportunity. With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major
show of support from people around the world could tip the balance. When it
comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many.
70] – A Peace
Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to
http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.
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/.
"One is
called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible.
It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent
revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of
violence to change anything for the better" - Daniel Berrigan
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