37] Protest to
support people of Okinawa – May 26
38] Screening of "Making a Killing:
Guns, Greed, and the NRA" – May 26
39] See the film "Apocalypse Africa: Made in
America" – May 26
40] Peace vigil at White House – May 27
41] WIB peace vigils – May
27
42] Peace
Vigil/Black Lives Matter – May 27
43] Ballroom
Dancing – May 27
44] Register for Bread for the World Lobby
Day -- May 27
45] Islamic Circle of North America
conference – May 28 - 30
46] Ride for CISPES – May 28 - 30
47] Benefit
Concert for Amara Legal – May
28 - 30
46] Challenge the
Big TIF – May 28 -30
47] ASSOCIATION FOR INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL
CONFERENCE – May 28 - 30
48] West
Chester peace vigil – May 28
49] See film
THE GROUND TRUTH' – June 3
50] Sign up with
Washington Peace Center
51] Donate books,
videos, DVDs and records
52] Do you need
any book shelves?
53] Join the
Global Zero campaign
54] Join the Peace
Park Antinuclear Vigil
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37] – There
is a Peace Vigil and Action for Okinawa at Union Station in Washington, D.C. on
Thurs., May 26 at 5:30 PM. CODEPINK will hold a silent vigil in protest
of the U.S. military’s ongoing presence in Okinawa, Japan, and the crimes that
U.S. military personnel have been committing against the island’s women for
more than 70 years. The peace vigil will be held in silence to reflect the
silence felt by women around the world because of violence perpetrated by staff
of U.S. military bases in the countries they occupy. On April 28, a
former U.S. Marine and current civilian employee of the U.S. military base in
Okinawa raped and murdered a 20-year-old Okinawan woman and confessed to the
crimes on May 21, just days ahead of President Obama’s visit to Japan,
prompting Okinawan Governor Takeshi Onaga to request a meeting with the
President to discuss the violence committed by U.S. military men working at the
base. Okinawa houses about two-thirds of the 50,000 U.S. troops currently
stationed in Japan, and a large majority of Okinawans have opposed the bases’ continued
presence in their homeland, due mostly to the high frequency of sexually
violent crimes perpetrated by base personnel against Okinawan women. Go
to https://www.facebook.com/events/628295953988596/?notif_t=plan_user_joined¬if_id=1464120077729220.
38] – See
a screening of "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA" at the
Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE, WDC, on Thurs. May 26
from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Join the Timothy Dawkins-EL Project as
they present this film that describes the stories of how guns - and the
billions made off of them - affect the lives of everyday Americans. It features
personal stories from people across the country who have been affected by gun
violence, including survivors and victims' families. The film exposes how the
powerful gun companies and the NRA are resisting responsible legislation for
the sake of profit - and thereby putting people in danger. The film looks into
gun tragedies including unintentional shootings, domestic violence, suicides,
mass shootings, and trafficking - and what we can do to put an end to this
profit driven-crises. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/941948372590800/.
39] – See
the film "Apocalypse Africa: Made in America" at 1301 Connecticut
Ave., Suite 600, WDC, on Thurs., May 26 at 6:30 PM. Secret recordings.
Once classified films. Hidden documents. From inside the archives of the United
States government comes a story of racism and manipulation that reveals how the
actions of a nation ultimately brought about the collapse of a
continent. In honor of African Liberation Day 2016, Thought in Action
Consulting will host a viewing of the film, followed by a discussion led by
Netfa Freeman about the Pan-African context of the film and its relevance for
contemporary transcontinental connection building. With powerfully
haunting images, this controversial film exposes the story of Africa's collapse
and will fill you with an intense passion for the importance of human life.
This is a free event, but a suggested donation of $10 will be requested. No one
will be turned away for lack of funds.
40] – On
Fri., May 27 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! This vigil will take place at the White
House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Contract Art @ artlaffin@hotmail.com or at
202-360-6416.
41] – On
Fri., May 27 from noon to 1 PM, join a Women in Black peace vigil. A vigil will
take place in McKeldin Square at the corner of Light and Pratt Sts., and
another will take place outside Roland Park Place, 830 W. 40th St., across from
the Rotunda. Stay for as long as you can. Wear black. Dress for who knows
what kind of weather. Bring your own poster or help with the "NO WAR IN MY
NAME" banner. When there are others to stand with, you don't need to
carry the burden alone. Do this to be in solidarity with others....when
everything around us says “Be afraid of the stranger.” Carpool and parking available at both locations. Just send an
email that you need a ride [mailto:wibbaltimore@peacepath911.org]
/. Peace cranes and peace
signs will be available. If you don't speak Japanese, LET PEACE be the
first word you learn.
42] – There
is usually a silent peace vigil on Fridays, from 5 to 6 PM, sponsored by
Homewood Friends and Stony Run Meetings, outside the Homewood Friends
Meetinghouse, 3107 N. Charles St. The next scheduled vigil is on May 27.
Black Lives Matter.
43] – 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 May 27. Call
Dave Greene at 410-599-3725.
44] – The 41st annual Islamic Circle of North America-MAS annual convention starts on Sat., May 28 and continues
through Mon., May 30. Register at https://icna.secure.force.com/convreg/ICEV_Registration_Page?id=a2116000001CIkT&utm_source=ICNA&utm_campaign=cb93e37189-2016_Annual_Conv_44_8_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_00fd1cfa59-cb93e37189-824869&ct=t(2016_Annual_Conv_44_8_2016)&mc_cid=cb93e37189&mc_eid=1b3937c055.
45] – Registration
for Bread for the World's annual Lobby Day ends on Fri., May 27. Tues., June 7
is the day to lobby Congress for an end to maternal and child hunger. Register
at https://www.cvent.com/events/bread-for-the-world-s-2016-lobby-day/registration-ea63e08995d44eae8aff7fafbd16c60b.aspx.
46] –On
Sat., May 28 from 8 AM through Mon., May 30 at 6:30 PM, join CISPES this
Memorial Day weekend for the annual Solidarity Cyclers Ride. Challenge yourself
to ride 180 miles to help CISPES raise funds to challenge
imperialism. Whether you mainly ride your bike around town but have
dreams of riding further or you are an experienced long distance rider you will
enjoy the rolling hills and beautiful views of the area around D.C. Visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/749604868503415/.
47] – The
ASSOCIATION FOR INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2016 is happening at the
University of Maryland, College Park campus, on Sat., May 28 from 8:30 AM
through Mon., May 30 at 1 PM. Volunteers of AID-DC metro chapter are
excited to invite you to this conference. In this glorious Silver Jubilee year
of AID, they are elated to organize it in the same place where it all began 25
years ago, the University of Maryland, College Park campus! The
Keynote speaker is Medha Patkar. Over the last quarter of a century, Medha
Patkar has come to symbolize the voice of people struggling for a just,
sustainable and peaceful society. She gave up her position as a faculty member
at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and immersed herself in the
struggles of the indigenous communities in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat. She started the Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save Narmada
Movement) which has been at the forefront of the struggle to uphold the lives
and lands of the people of the Narmada valley, which is threatened with
submergence by the mega Sardar Sarovar dam project. Since then, she has
directly led several important people’s struggles across India
including Lavasa, Golibar slum demolition, Adarsh land
scams among many others. She is the recipient of several awards,
including Amnesty International’s Human Rights Defender Award and the BBC Green
Ribbon Award for the best international political campaigner. Go to https://conference.aidindia.org/.
48] – Each
Saturday, 11 AM – 1 PM, Chester County Peace Movement holds a peace vigil in
West Chester in front of the Chester County Courthouse, High & Market Sts.
Go to www.ccpeace.org. Email ccpeacemovement@aol.com.
49] –
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. The DVDs will be shown at Homewood Friends Meetinghouse, 3107 N.
Charles St., Baltimore 21218, usually on the First Friday. At 7:15 PM, from
January through June, a DVD will be shown with a discussion to follow. There
is no charge, and refreshments will be available. The series theme is
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE.
On June 3 see THE GROUND TRUTH [USA, 2006] Filmmaker Patricia
Foulkrod examines the experiences of Iraq War veterans and the plight of the
military. She documents stories of human wreckage arising from the horrors of
war and the dehumanizing military training. Some ten veterans discuss how their
time in Iraq changed their lives irrevocably. Regarding
basic training, they discuss desensitization and depersonalization. The
accounts given for their experiences in Iraq highlight both physical and mental
injuries. After they were discharged, they had adjust and adapt to a civilian
world. Of course, many of them are dealing with post-traumatic stress
disorder and amputated limbs. Call 410-323-1607 or email mobuszewski at Verizon.net.
50] --
The Washington Peace Center
has a progressive calendar & activist alert! Consider signing up to receive
its weekly email: info@washingtonpeacecenter.org.
51] --
If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs or records, contact Max at
410-323-1607 or mobuszewski at verizon.net. 44] -- Can you use any book
shelves? Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
52] --
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.
53] – 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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