Baltimore Activist Alert – June 7 – June 8, 2020

Baltimore Activist Alert – June 7 – June 8, 2020

"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 Max Obuszewski, BNC, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Apt. 206, Baltimore, MD 21212.  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]”The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks”

5] National Eulogy & Service of Mourning – June 7

6] Baltimore Ethical Society closed – June 7

7] Black Lives Matter Peace Walk – June 7

8] Lutherville Peaceful Protest for George Floyd – June 7

9] Demonstration for Justice and Racial Reconciliation – June 7

10] I can’t breathe. – June 7

11] "How to Be an Antiracist" – June 7

12] Gather in Solidarity for Racial Justice – June 7

13] Peaceful Protest Walk in Locust Point – June 7

14] Emergency Healthcare Town Hall – June 7

15] Cancel Animal Ag, – June 7

16] Liturgy for Liz before sentencing – June 7 - 8

17] Pentagon Peace Vigil – June 7

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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] – Courtesy of the National Park Service and Google Arts & Culture, you can do a Virtual Tour of Five National Parks Online. ”The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks” is a satisfying escape. Whether you spend five minutes on the site or an hour, it’s an important reminder that the world is still beautiful and wonderful and weird, even in uncertain times.  Learn more about how you can take a digital adventure into your national parks: https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/stuck-home-visit-these-5-national-parks-online?utm_source=insider&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter.

5] – On Sun., June 7 at 10 AM ET, Repairers of the Breach and the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival will host a National Eulogy & Service of Mourning for the poor and low-income and service workers America has lost to COVID-19. Poor and low-income Americans, Black and brown communities, immigrants, and incarcerated neighbors have died unnecessarily in this pandemic, because of an inadequate response from our government, and we must take time to grieve and mourn our loss if we are to do the prophetic work on reconstructing democracy. Join Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Valarie Kaur, Imam Omar Suleiman, and Bishop William J. Barber II for an interfaith memorial and eulogy for the more than 106,000 souls America has lost to COVID-19. Watch via livestream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anewppc/posts/2981494645280024 or at breachrepairers.org/livestream.

6] -  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.  However, the meeting on Sun., June 7 seems to be cancelled.  Email ask@bmorethical.org. Visit https://bmorethical.org/events/?dd_year=2020.

7] – On Sun., June 7 at 11:15 AM, join a Black Lives Matter Peace Walk, hosted by Lillian Robinson and Jasmine Frame at 2294 Blue Water Blvd., Odenton 21113-3300. Start the march at noon in the Weiss Parking lot with 9 minutes of silence for George Floyd and others who lost their lives to social injustice, and then March to Seven Oaks Elementary School. March back to the Weiss parking lot. The walk in total is 2.2 miles long. There will be two water stations!  Do social distancing. Please wear masks!  Black Lives Matter t-shirts will be available on a first-come first-serve basis as the supply is limited. They will be $5 to cover the cost of materials. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/556593528562019/.

8] – On Sun., June 7 at noon, come to a Lutherville Peaceful Protest for George Floyd, hosted by brittanyeatsplants. Gather on the corner of Francke and Seminary Aves. Take a knee to show our support for Black Lives. Please wear a mask and keep 6 feet apart. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/613401522717367/.

9] – On Sun., June 7 from noon to 12:30 PM, be at a Demonstration for Justice and Racial Reconciliation, hosted by Cathedral of the Incarnation, 4 E. University Pkwy., Baltimore 21218. Following the livestream worship this Sunday, gather on the front steps of the Cathedral under a Black Lives Matter banner, to kneel silently for eight minutes as a demonstration of the Cathedral community's commitment to work for racial reconciliation, and as a witness to the community of the gospel of love. You are invited to attend the demonstration in person as long as you wear a mask and practice safe social distancing by keeping a physical distance of six feet or more. You can also participate virtually from your home.  The Cathedral building remains closed for in-person worship. All are welcome to join for the livestream Eucharist from the Cathedral. Visit bit.ly/edomlive to participate in the service and download the bulletin, which contains the readings. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/836423643549115/.

10] – There is a Social Justice Action to protest police brutality on Sun., June 7 at 2 PM.  This is a #ICan'tBreathe Call to Action at Middletown Square, Broad St. & Main St., Middletown, DE 19709. Look at http://depaceminterris.org/.

11] – On Sun., June 7 from 2 to 3 PM, check out a Book Club Kickoff, hosted by the Sunrise Movement Baltimore.  Do you like books? Do you want to find ways to bring genuine equity, inclusion, diversity, and social and economic justice into the fight for a Green New Deal and climate justice? Sign up to join the new book club: bit.ly/sunrisebmorebookclub.  Read Ibram X. Kendi's "How to Be an Antiracist." To receive the zoom link, sign up here: bit.ly/sunrisebmorebookclub. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2558189717842903/.

12] – On Sun., June 7 at 2 PM, see that Hampden Neighbors Gather in Solidarity for Racial Justice, hosted by St. Luke's Church On The Avenue, 800 W. 36th St., Baltimore 21211-2537. Gather outside St. Luke's as a peaceful show of solidarity with the black community and the movement against systemic racial injustice in this nation. Observe the near 9 minutes that George Floyd gasped for breath while a police officer knelt on his neck until he died. Name those black men and women who have been wrongly killed at the hands of police. Commit to listening to those affected, to learn the history of race in this nation, and accompany our siblings of color to amplify their voices and use our bodies to act to dismantle the systems that have failed them time and time again. Bring signs supporting the cause, a voice and spirit of solidarity. Bring a bottle of water, and wear sunscreen.  Wear a face mask. Use hand sanitizer. Of course, it is important for children to witness this moment safely, be mindful of your child's capacity to remain socially distant if you choose to bring them.

  Please stay home if you have been experiencing any recent illness with symptoms of fever, sneezing, cough, upset stomach, etc. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/558978948343447/.

13] – On Sun., June 7 from 3 to 4 PM, get with a Peaceful Protest Walk in Locust Point Supporting Racial Justice, hosted by Locust Point pets and ice cream sightings.  Come to Latrobe Park, 1599 Latrobe Park Terrace, Baltimore 21230. Condemn racism in our community and across America, stand up against police brutality, show support for and celebrate a diverse community, and commit to continued advocacy for marginalized people in our society. At 3:15 PM, proceed as a group along the route. Social distancing guidelines are required both at the park and along the route. This includes keeping a distance of 6 feet and wearing a mask. The walk will conclude at Fort Avenue and Andre Street, where participants will spread out on the sidewalks along the perimeter of the park and take a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd (and all victims of social injustice).  Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/688721761949865/.

14] – RSVP to Mike Fox at mikefox@pdamerica.org for the Progressive Democrats of America Emergency Healthcare Town Hall on Sun., June 7 at 4 PM ET. Dr. Bill Honigman and special guests will answer your questions and discuss your concerns.  

15] – On Sun., June 7 from 4:30 to 6 PM, get with The Time Is Now: Cancel Animal Ag, hosted by Direct Action Everywhere – Baltimore. On the heels of one of our most shocking investigations, blow the whistle on horrific animal cruelty and support investigators who may likely face serious charges in Iowa, the US's heart of Big Ag.  This will be a responsible, social distancing observant, in-person protest. For details, see facebook.com/groups/BmoreDxE.  Press release of the investigation is here: http://dxe.io/VSDPR. The demand is that retailers who carry Tyson or JBS "products" stop doing so as these massive companies work with Iowa Select Farms, the company guilty of roasting thousands of pigs alive by ventilation shutdown. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/732203314277528/.

16] – The Kings Bay Plowshares 7 support team invites you to a virtual Blessing and Liturgy on Sun., June 7 at 5 PM ET, the evening before sentencing for Liz McAlister. The sentencing comes more than two years after their disarmament action at the Kings Bay Trident base. The blessing and liturgy will be streamed on the Kings Bay Plowshares Facebook page.  Also check for the FB link on KBP website. It should be posted by Sunday, 10 AM.  It will also be recorded and posted sometime next week on the website in case you can’t get on at https://kingsbayplowshares7.org/.  

The actual sentencing will be done via remote video conferencing on Mon., June 8 at 9 AM EDT. For public access to the audio of this hearing, dial 1-888-684-8852, enter the call access code 2296092, and then enter the security code 1234. EMAIL kingsbayplowshares@gmail.com.

17] – 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 June 8, 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.  

To be continued.

Donations can be sent to Max Obuszewski, Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Baltimore, MD 21212.  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