55] Kashmir and Coronavirus –
July 2
56] Human Rights at Home – July 2
57] Where Does the Anti-Annexation Movement Go From
Here? – July 2
58] Webinar about modern
slavery – July 2
59] Baltimore's Truth Commission – July 2
60] Bearing Witness against Racism -- July 2
61] Join a Black Lives Matter Protest – July 2 -
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62] Connect with the Maryland Poor People’s Campaign – July 2
63]
Troublemakers Cafe Redux -- July 2
64] Free Mumia Abu-Jamal – July 2
65] Four-day crash course to Defund the Police – deadline to
sign up July 2
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55]
– On Thurs., July 2 from 11 to 11:45 AM, catch Global 360-
Pakistan: Regional Peace, Kashmir and Coronavirus, hosted by The
Washington Diplomat. To get on this online event, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tyc3a5gQSguPtRoMg5viVw.
The disputed territory of Kashmir has seen a recent uptick in violence between
India and Pakistan all the while the threat of coronavirus has put Pakistan —
and all South Asia — on edge. In the latest Global 360 webcast, Pakistani
Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan — a veteran diplomat with a long history of working
in the U.S. — gives an update on the situation in Kashmir and talks about
Pakistani efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus and his country's role in
fostering peace in the region. Register to join the Webcast: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tyc3a5gQSguPtRoMg5viVw. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/932433140554759/.
56] – On Thurs., July 2 from 11 AM to noon, check
out Human Rights at Home, hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission. See www.csce.gov. By signing
the Helsinki Final Act, the United States committed to respecting human rights
and the rule of law, even under the most challenging circumstances. Recent
developments in the United States—including George Floyd’s tragic death at the
hands of police and subsequent protests—have put U.S. human rights commitments
to the test in the eyes of the world. During this online hearing, witnesses
will discuss these events, the U.S. response, and the resulting implications
for U.S. leadership in foreign policy. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1187951978214365/.
57]
– Check out The Day After
July 1: Where Does the Anti-Annexation Movement Go from Here? While July 1 is the day when Israeli
annexation of parts of the West Bank could begin to move forward, it remains
difficult to forecast whether and how the Netanyahu-Gantz unity government will
act on that date. Whether Israel annexes nearly 30% of the West Bank or a
smaller swath of settlements, takes an unexpected turn or simply delays any
decision to a later date, J Street's Jeremy Ben-Ami and the US/Middle East
Project's Daniel Levy will join J Stream to provide timely analysis. They'll
discuss how the US international lawmakers and the American Jewish community
should respond if annexation does move forward, and the role that the
anti-annexation movement has played in impacting Trump and Netanyahu’s
decision-making so far. This live briefing will include the opportunity for
audience Q&A. To join the July 2 at noon ET, go to https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GUTcNuhfRZCWmqRDETJCGA.
58] – On Thurs., July 2 at noon EDT, Freedom United is organizing a
webinar in partnership with the United Nations Association of New York.
Welcome the new UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya
Obokata, who will discuss the gap between international anti-slavery standards
and survivors’ real-life experience of modern slavery protection. Survivor and advocate Nancy Esiovwa will also
be joining to share her lived experience perspective, alongside Executive
Director Joanna Ewart-James. The webinar
will be followed by a Q&A session where you will have the opportunity to
ask the panelists questions. You're
welcome to send your questions in advance to info@freedomunited.org. Sign up https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WUk_TfVrTPe97h0auvptVg?trk_msg=G1OQ912SF66K3D0IT31Q5BHRFS&trk_contact=CLM465Q1ION47L3FT15J0RGU94&trk_sid=55BCJTRPNGAPBJ6N51GR5547R0&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=REGISTER+HERE&utm_campaign=THIS+THURSDAY%3a+special+webinar+invitation+.
59]
– On Thurs., July 2 from 3
to 4 PM, get with Baltimore's Truth Commission: Putting Our Housing System on
Trial, hosted by Housing Our Neighbors on an Online Event. There are
over 150 individuals still residing in Baltimore city run shelters in
congregate and inhumane settings. In addition, there have been 398 coronavirus
cases and seven deaths among inmates at Maryland state and county corrections
facilities, according to a state coronavirus dashboard. These numbers
disproportionately affect black and brown people. Appropriate measures to
ensure the health and safety of people experiencing homelessness and
incarceration are continually being ignored by the city and Mayor Jack Young. The
lasting impact of putting these people at such high risk of contracting this
disease is incalculable, and it is imperative that we continue to push Mayor
Young to do the right thing.
Baltimore City’s first Truth Commission will put our housing
system on trial. The Truth Commission will be at the War Memorial Plaza, but
you can also join in at https://www.facebook.com/events/818641855329486/.
60] – On Thurs., July 2 from 5 to 6 PM, get with
Bearing Witness Against Racism, hosted by the Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, 11900 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg 20878. You do not need to be a
member of the church to participate in the nonviolent vigil. Please wear a
mask, stand 6 feet apart from others, and bring a sign. The goal is to cover as
much of Darnestown Road as possible. Contact Pastor Christine (pastorchristine@poplutheran.org).
61] – Join
a Black Lives Matter Protest, hosted by Coalition Against Prejudice - CAP
each day in July, except Sundays, from 6 to 8 PM. On Saturdays, though, it will take place from
3 to 8 PM. Meet at the Westminster Branch Library, 50 E. Main St., Westminster
21157. Be the voice for those who can't breathe. Wear a mask, and practice
social distancing. This protest is child
friendly. Look at
https://www.facebook.com/events/922780318190574/?event_time_id=922780401523899.
62]
– Get over to a Digital
Open House: Connect with the Maryland Poor People’s Campaign on Thurs., July 2
from 7 to 8:30 PM. Connect with the
Maryland PPC State Coordinating Committee and other Maryland (DMV) activists;
and become a part of this new unsettling force sweeping the nation! We invite
you to learn about how you can be part of moving forward with us in the fight
for economic justice with a goal of building permanent educated, organized
communities. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/656236541626393/.
63] – On Thurs.,
July 2, 16 and 30 from 7 to 8:15 PM, join with Troublemakers Cafe Redux (Online),
hosted by Lancaster Stands Up. Sometimes
a little trouble is what's called for. Join this bi-weekly online forum to get
connected with each other and to keep informed on what is happening in our
community. Troublemaker's Cafe is a place to discuss what's happening in the
news, what have our elected officials have been up to during this crisis, and
what we can do right now to make a difference. Register for this event to receive a ZOOM link
to join the meeting. Register in advance
for this meeting: https://pastandsup.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpErdO2qqj0iPYJx-Gb5u2wGgjbPTdZCYQ.
See https://www.facebook.com/events/1737864216355491/?event_time_id=1773487842793128.
64] – The Workers World Party Prisoners Solidarity Committee invites you
to a webinar on Thurs., July 2 at 8 PM ET. The call will be to free Mumia
Abu-Jamal and other political prisoners. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_glQeJ3ucThmoZRoZpy5D8w.
65] – Join the
Sunrise Movement and others in deepening the understanding of abolition and learn
how to turn the mandate to “Defund the Police” into tangible action in our
communities. As such, from July 6 to 9, there will be a 4-day crash course to
Defund the Police. The deadline to sign up is Thurs., July 2. Go to https://secure.everyaction.com/jXJg_qqNz06j42m0Q-0R9w2?ms=smvmt-email-text3&emci=8feccceb-0ebb-ea11-9b05-00155d039e74&emdi=cd5895a2-14bb-ea11-9b05-00155d039e74&ceid=177631.
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
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