Baltimore Activist Alert – May 26 – July 25, 2019
"I speak as an American to the leaders of my own
nation. The great initiative in this war is ours. The initiative to stop it
must be ours." -Martin Luther King Jr.
Friends, this list and other email documents which I send
out are done under the auspices of the Baltimore Nonviolence Center. Go to
www.baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com.
If you appreciate this information and would like to make a donation, send
contributions to BNC, 325 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Max
Obuszewski can be reached at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.net.
1] Books, buttons and
stickers
2] Web site for info on
federal legislation
3] Get involved with NCNR
4] Buy an
Anti-War Veteran hat
5] Lawyers Against War
6] “Explore & Live
Palestine” from July 11 through July 25, 2019
7] SUPPORT AMAZON
WORKERS OF CONSCIENCE
8]
Shadows and Ashes: The
Peril of Nuclear Weapons – through May 31
9] Solidarity Run -- May 26
10] Remembrance Sunday – May 26
11] Forest Bathing -- May
26
12] 2019 Legislative
Victory Picnic – May 26
13] On the Call for the NRA
– May 26
13] Adoption Event – May 26
14] Benefit Iftar for
Refugees – May 26
15] Pentagon Protest – May 27
16] Food Rescue – May 27
17] Food Rescue Pop-Up –
May 27
18] DE Citizens Opposed to
the Death Penalty – May 27
19] Get the Money Out
conference call – May 27
20] Peace Vigil – May 28
21] No Drone Research DEMO – May 28
22] GreenGive Kick Off
Party – May 28
23] Southern District:
Consent Decree Briefing – May 28
24] No Private Police
Organizing & Training – May 28
25] White Supremacy – May 28
26] Lines That Divide Us – May 28
27] Baltimore City Budget –
May 28
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1] – Buttons,
bumperstickers and books are available. “God Bless the Whole World,
No Exceptions” stickers are in stock. Call Max at 410-323-1607.
2] – To obtain information how your federal legislators
voted on particular bills, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/.
Congressional toll-free numbers are 888-818-6641, 888-355-3588 or
800-426-8073. The White House Comment Email is accessible at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/.
3] – THE ORGANIZING LIST will be the primary
decision-making mechanism of the National Campaign of Nonviolent Resistance
[NCNR]. It will be augmented by
conference calls and possibly in-person meetings as needed. It will
consist of 1 or 2 representatives from each local, regional, or national
organization (not coalitions) that wishes to actively work to carry out the
NCNR campaign of facilitating and organizing nonviolent resistance to U.S.
wars.
To join the ORGANIZING
List, please send your name, group affiliation, city and email address to
mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net. Different local chapters of a
national organization are encouraged to subscribe.
4] – Get a good-looking black hat
which says Anti-War Veteran in the front and Viva House 50th in the
back. The cost is $10. Contact Max at 410-323-1607 or mobuszewski2001 at
Comcast dot net.
5] – Jeff
Ross, an attorney in Maryland, is interested in gathering with other lawyers to
discuss ways in which the legal profession and the law generally can be
conceptualized as a peace-building and war-resisting institution and redirected
to these ends. Areas to explore might include: 1) ways in which this
group could support with legal analysis/writing those lawyers who are
representing peace-builders/war-resisters in criminal prosecutions; 2) ways in
which, from a more theoretical perspective, the law might be grounded in an
ethic of non-violence; and 3) ways in which law students and young lawyers
might be exposed to a non-violent vision of the law. All religious,
philosophical, and critical perspectives on the law are welcome. The group
might want to call itself Lawyers Against War. Jeff can be reached at
443-690-6872 and jross50@hotmail.com.
6] – If you are 18 to
35, don't miss this unique opportunity to visit Palestine! Registration is Now
Open at https://kthps.org/join. For more
information, please visit: https://kthps.org/.
Know Thy Heritage, Inc. is offering a Leadership Initiative “Explore & Live
Palestine” from July 11 through July 25, 2019. This is a program of The
Arab American Institute. Visit http://www.aaiusa.org/.
7] -- SUPPORT AMAZON
WORKERS OF CONSCIENCE. We are in a deep struggle to support conscience
within the high tech community, which may be the only way to prevent a major
leap into artificial intelligence warfare that we see the beginnings of in the
expanding global U.S. drone war system. This may be of particular
interest to Johns Hopkins' Navy-funded researchers, some of whom have been
working on swarming drone technology.
These are not major asks and can be a powerful reinforcement of
conscience at an extremely critical moment. Please consider circulating this
link to your lists encouraging people to sign the linked RootsAction petition - https://www.knowdrones.com/blog/2019/3/6/support-amazon-workers-who-dont-want-to-work-for-war and leafletting Whole Foods in your areas. This
is a link to the leaflet -- https://gallery.mailchimp.com/dd110b000ca250d868d4f419b/files/107fc695-8af9-4f7e-a523-ecd1d1dfd28f/Wholefoods_Leaflet.pdf.
Should you have interest in circulating the links and possibly leafletting,
contact Nick Mottern at nickmottern at gmail.com.
8] – An important art
exhibition continues at the Takoma Park campus of Montgomery College through
May 31. The exhibit is named Shadows and
Ashes: The Peril of Nuclear Weapons, and features works by
photographer Gary Schoichet; drawings by the child survivors of Hiroshima;
ceramic masks by multimedia artist Marion Held; the poetry of John
Canaday; and the Program on Science and Global Security at Princeton
University This is a traveling exhibition from Princeton
University, sponsored by Montgomery College’s Institute for Race, Justice, and
Civic Engagement, Peace Action Montgomery, and Prevent Nuclear War/Maryland,
and it will be on view at Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center, 7995
Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. It will be accompanied by various events,
including films, lectures, and discussion.
This
exhibition of art and science examines the role of nuclear weapons in our
society and reflects on their results. By combining artwork and scientific
information, it opens conversations on the practical and the philosophical
implications of humans’ continued efforts to create and to dismantle nuclear
weapons. This multi-faceted exploration of the implications of nuclear weapons
includes photographs, drawings, masks, and technical information. Photographer
Gary Schoichet provides portraits and reflective comments of Hiroshima
survivors, as well as documentary photographs of the historic 1982 Anti-Nuclear
Rally in New York City. All Souls Church in Washington, D.C., contributes
Hiroshima Children’s Drawings in crayon from 1947 by young survivors. In
commemoration of the human catastrophe in Japan, multimedia artist Marion Held
has made ceramic masks as a response to her exploration of the site of the bombing
at Hiroshima. Related events will be posted throughout the time of the
exhibition on the website, www.peaceactionmc.org/.
For information on exhibit hours and parking, visit mcblogs/montgomerycollege.edu/cac.
9] -- On Sun., May 26
from 9 AM to 11 AM, join a Solidarity Run, hosted by Runners4Justice
starting at Khepera's Kitchen, 418 E. 31st St., Baltimore 21218. Join
Runners4Justice for the May running tour to pay tribute to the students,
faculty, and community members who came together for the historic JHU Sit-In.
This grassroots coalition included Students Against Private Police, Hopkins
Coalition Against ICE, Justice for Tyrone West, and other community members who
stood in solidarity throughout the month of April. The sit-in ended early in
the morning on May 8th when Hopkins' President Ron Daniels called in the BPD to
arrest students instead of taking the time to meet with them and address their
concerns and demands. But the fight isn't over. After the running tour, you'll
have the opportunity to sign the petition organized by Women Against Private
Police, calling for the private police bill (SB 793) to be brought to the voters
during the next election. If you are a registered voter in the state of
Maryland, you can sign on and add your name. Walkers and runners of all paces
welcome! All are welcome to stay for brunch and to continue the conversation
after the run. See https://www.facebook.com/events/642343746238038/.
10] – Usually,
the Baltimore Ethical Society, 2521 St. Paul St., Baltimore 21218, meets on
Sundays, and generally there is a speaker and discussion at 10:30 AM. On
Sun., May 26, the platform address is Remembrance Sunday. Memorial Day Sunday offers BES members and
guests a chance to remember those who have died and celebrate the gifts they
gave us. Take solace in the work, ideals, friendship, and love they offered to
the world. It gives us inspiration, guidance and strength to make the world a
better place. This year, remember and celebrate Fritz Williams, Leader
Emeritus of the Baltimore Ethical Society. It will be an opportunity
to appreciate Fritz’s gentle spirit and recognize his years of ethical leadership
to the society. During the second part of the program, members and
guests are encouraged to acknowledge others who
were important in their lives. Call 410-581-2322 or email ask@bmorethical.org.
11] – On Sun., May 26
from noon to 2 PM, get over to Forest Bathing, hosted by Baltimore Free
Farm and Heart & Soil at the Free Farm, 3508 Ash St,, Baltimore
21211. You are invited to join in a forest bathing, or guided nature and forest
therapy walk in the gardens of Baltimore Free Farm. All ages are welcome. Ted
Martello, Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guide-in-Training, will
guide the walk. Join in and take this opportunity to reconnect with
yourself, others and the land. What is Forest bathing or Nature and
Forest Therapy? Meet at Baldwin Street Baltimore Lot, 1524 Baldwin St.,
Baltimore 21211, known as Heart and Soil Sanctuary. Please plan to arrive 15-20
minutes early so you'll have time to arrive and make your way to the group.
Human
connections with the land have evolved over time. In today’s world, we have
seen a disconnect between humans and the land. As a result of this disconnect,
the practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or “Forest Bathing” was established in Japan in
the early 80s to combat many of the chronic diseases, stress and health related
issues being faced by the Japanese people. This practice was developed to
utilize the various senses to discover the healing powers of nature. In Japan,
there are many individuals who serve as forest therapists. Here in the US, the
group I'm studying with, the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT),
has developed a certification program, which trains people worldwide to become
nature and forest therapy guides. The concept is that the guides open the doors
but it is nature and forests that are actually the therapists.
Research
has shown numerous health benefits resulting from the nature and forest therapy
practice, such as reduced blood pressure, increased immunity, stress reduction
and other health related benefits that are linked to a reduction in chronic
disease. In addition, research also reveals increased levels of self-awareness
and social engagement and a deeper connection to the land, which increases care
and concern for nature and an increased land ethic. Pre-registration is
required. The group limit is 15 people. See https://www.facebook.com/events/2216634471984642/.
12] -- On Sun., May
26 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, attend a 2019 Legislative Victory Picnic, hosted
by the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter at 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd.,
Annapolis 21403-2700. Tickets are at act.sierraclub.org. Celebrate our
legislative victories and talk about the future! Come celebrate the passage of
the ban on single-use foam food containers, the Clean Energy Jobs Act, and
more. This is a family friendly event so feel free to bring children.
Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/633769087096579/.
13] – On Sun., May 26 from 4 to 5 PM, get on The
CALL - ERA Education Program at Katrina's Dream, PO Box 32003, WDC 20007.
Tickets are at www.katrinasdream.org. Please come
each Sunday and help build the groundswell. The collaboration of grassroots
organizers, lobbyists, and professionals is dedicated to promoting and
educating folks across the United States of America to empowering women around
the world.
The CALL IN NUMBER is 563.999.2090, the CONFERENCE NO:
898879#. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1710130249022424/?event_time_id=1710130255689090.
14]-- On Sun., May 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, ·Islamic Relief
USA is holding a Refugee Relief: Benefit Iftar for Refugees around the World at
the Bamian Afghan Cuisine, 5634 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Call (703) 820-7880. See https://www.facebook.com/events/2340935239525383/.
15] – There is a weekly
Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the
Pentagon Metro stop. The next vigil is May 27, and it is sponsored by the
Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Email artlaffin@hotmail.com
or call 202-882-9649. The vigil will be outside the Pentagon's south
Metro entrance and in the designated "protest zone" behind
bicycle fences across from the entrance to the Metro. By Metro, take
Yellow Line and get out at the "Pentagon" stop. Do not go to the
Pentagon City stop! Go up south escalators and turn left and walk across to
protest area. By car from D.C. area, take 395 South and get off
at Exit 8A-Pentagon South Parking. Take slight right onto S. Rotary
Rd. at end of ramp and right on S. Fern St. Then take left onto Army
Navy Dr. You can "pay to park" on Army Navy Dr., and there is
meter parking one block on right on Eads St. Payment for both of these
spots begin at 8 AM. No cameras are allowed on Pentagon grounds.
Restrooms are located inside Marriott Residence Inn on corner of S.
Fern and Army Navy Dr.
16] – On Mon., May 27 at noon, there will be a
Food Rescue at Land of Kush, 840 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore 21201. Food Rescue
Baltimore is honored to partner with The Land of Kush each and every Monday to
bring access to free vegan/plant-based food in the community. Bring a bag. Take
what you want from noon to 1PM or while supplies last. No purchase is
necessary to take advantage of the Food Rescue Baltimore give away. Items from
The Land of Kush's menu are not included in the give-away but will be available
for sale. See https://www.facebook.com/events/415842178868197/.
17] –On
Mon., May 27 from 3 to 4 PM, there is a Food Rescue Pop-Up at Flourish, 3418
Belair Road, Baltimore 21213-1233. Bring a bag, and take home healthy,
free food! View https://www.facebook.com/events/301851223848295/?event_time_id=301851250514959.
This
will continue into the future.
18] – On Mon., May 27
at 5:30 PM, DE Citizens Opposed to the Death Penalty, Meeting to deal with the
DE General Assembly attempting to reinstating the death penalty, at Wilmington
Friends Meeting House, Fourth and West Streets, Wilmington, DE 19801. Go to https://enddeathpenaltyde.org/.
19] – Join the Get Money Out of Maryland
Teleconference on Mon., May 20 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM. Call 605-475-6711,
code 1136243#. Work only on brainstorming ideas for participation in the
upcoming General Election.
20] – Each Tuesday from
4:30 - 5:30 PM, the Catholic Peace Fellowship-Philadelphia for peace in Afghanistan
and Iraq gathers at the Suburban Station, 16th St. & JFK
Blvd., at the entrance to Tracks 3 and 4 on the mezzanine. The next
vigil is May 28. Call 215-426-0364.
21] – Vigil to say "No
Drone Research at JHU" each Tuesday at 33rd & North Charles Sts. The
next vigil will be on May 28 from 5 to 6 PM. Contact Max at
mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607.
22] – On Tues., May
28 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, get over to a GreenGive Kick Off Party at the Maryland
Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis 21401. Tickets are
at app.etapestry.com. GreenGive will kick off with a party to come and
learn about the work of all 10 partners, and to enjoy a lovely evening at
Maryland Hall, site of a collaborative project by all the partners. Come
prepared to be amazed by the work of your favorite non-profit and some with
which you may not be familiar. Take this opportunity to ask questions about the
organizations' projects and goals.
Funds raised through the
GreenGive will be used by the 10 GreenGive partners to invest in actions that
have a tangible impact on local waterways and quality of life. Every dollar
raised will be turned into projects and programs that really do make a
difference in Anne Arundel County. In a time when federal support and
leadership is uncertain at best, the fate of our local environment is in our
own hands. You'll be able to donate to the organizations of your choice at the
kickoff online or by check. Attendance is free, but please register at the link
provided. See https://www.facebook.com/events/677699616349555/.
23] – On Tues., May 28 from 6 to 8 PM, come to the Southern
District: Consent Decree Briefing, hosted by Consent Decree Implementation
Unit at Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle School 801 Bridgeview Rd., Brooklyn
21225-1413. Have questions about the Consent Decree? Not really sure what
it is or what progress has been made to reform the Baltimore Police Department?
Speakers will provide an update on our implementation efforts to date and some
of the upcoming changes that will improve responsiveness to the residents we
serve. Questions about the event can be emailed to cdimplementation@baltimorepolice.org.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/460204921185491/.
24] – On Tues., May 28 from 6 to 8 PM, consider No Private Police
Organizing & Training, hosted by Richard DeShay Elliott at The
Real News Network, 231 Holliday St., Baltimore 21202. The group needs
24,000 qualified signatures by the END OF MAY to put the Hopkins Private Police
Bill on the ballot in Nov. 2020. Learn more about the Johns Hopkins
Private Police bill, SB 793, and the referendum process. Receive training
on canvassing with WAPP and other organizations. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/864242583925835/.
25] – On Tues., May 28 from 7
to 8:30 PM, catch Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow,
hosted by US National Archives, WDC 20004. Tickets are at www.archivesfoundation.org. In "Stony
the Road," Henry Louis Gates, Jr., offers a new rendering of the struggle
by African Americans for equality after the Civil War and the violent
counter-revolution that subjugated them. Journalist A’Lelia Bundles will
moderate the discussion. A book signing follows the program. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/2139111573046415/.
26] – Connecting
Faith & Justice: Critical Conversations is hosted by the Breath Of God
Lutheran Church on Tues., May 28 from 7 to 9 PM at Zion Lutheran Church,
400 E. Lexington St., Baltimore 21202. This is a series of panel discussions
and community conversations for community members interested in the
intersection of faith & justice. Located in the heart of downtown Baltimore
at Zion Lutheran Church, across from City Hall. Parking provided, as well as
refreshments. The subject is Lines That Divide Us--Housing, Race, Transit,
Safety in the Baltimore region. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/285349435514909/?event_time_id=285349448848241.
27]
– On Tues., May 28 from 7 to 8 PM, get over
to Baltimore City Budget: What You Need to Know! It is hosted
by Kristerfer Burnett at 4115 Frederick Ave. Are you interested in
learning more about the City's budget? Want to know how your tax dollars
are being spent? Then come on out to the District 8 Community Academy
Presentation with the Baltimore City Bureau of the Budget and Management
Research for an overview of the budgeting process, details on the Fiscal 2020
budget, and ask any questions you have about how the budget is managed in our
city! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2297554346968926/.
To
be continued.
Donations
can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD
21218. Ph: 410-323-1607; Email: mobuszewski2001 [at] comcast.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
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