Baltimore Activist Alert – August 16 – 18, 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] Send a card
to Sirkka Holm
5] Join a
Greenpeace 2020 volunteer team
6] Walk for Change – Aug. 16
7] Baltimore Ethical Society closed
– Aug. 16
8] Campaigning for a Middle East Nuclear Weapons Free
Zone – Aug. 16
9] Turtle-y
Awesome – Aug. 16
10] Protest Lebanon – Aug. 16
11] MoCo DSA Branch Social Meeting – Aug. 16
12] Progressive
Central at the People’s Convention – Aug. 16 - 20
13] Discuss the film "The Salesman" – Aug. 16
14]
CELEBRATE FIDEL'S BIRTHDAY – Aug. 16
15] Pentagon
Peace Vigil – Aug. 17
16] Land of Kush Food Rescue – Aug. 17
17] Food Collection – Aug. 17
18] Baltimore Police’s Gun Trace Task Force – Aug. 17
19] UAE-Israel Agreement – Aug. 17
20] Professors Robert George and Cornel West – Aug. 17
21] Moral Monday to Stop McConnell’s Misery – Aug. 17
22] Food Truck Monday – Aug. 17
23] SURJ Frederick August Meeting – Aug. 17
24] Make Change Book Tour – Aug. 17
25] Shutting down the Prison Pipeline – Aug. 17
26] Revolutionize
the Vote – Aug. 17
27] Get Money
Out of Maryland – Aug. 17
28] Palestine/Israel: Changing the Policy & Politics
– Aug. 18
29] Outside Bread for the Journey Soup Kitchen –
Aug. 18
30] Non-violence
and the New Story of Human Nature –
Aug. 18
31] DNC Climate
Council – Aug. 18
32] Protest
weapons research at JHU – Aug. 18
33] Why & How
Democrats Should Run On Climate – Aug. 18
34] 2020
Poetry Contest finalists – Aug. 18
35] Democratic National Convention – Aug. 18
36] 100 Years of Women's Right to Vote – Aug. 18
------
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.
4] – Lou Curran enlightened me about Sirkka Holm who celebrated her 100th birthday on August 15. She was one of thirteen Baltimoreans grilled during Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s 3-day HUAC hearings in Baltimore, Room 556, Courthouse East. She is ambulatory, lucid and literate. Cards can be sent to her at Summerhill Assisted Living, 183 Old Dublin Road, Peterborough, NH 03458. Lou's parents are also at Summerhill. She has witnessed almost a century of Finnish-American history. Her grandfather fought for the Reds during the Finnish Civil War, and her immigrant parents were involved in labor strikes. She was trailed by the FBI and was the first woman on the East Coast to be subpoenaed to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Sirkka's fascinating life included years on the Finnish-American amateur stage and service overseas during World War II. She has spent her life fighting for what she believes in and the rights of others. She has devoted her life to progressive and liberal causes, and has written numerous books and done research on Finnish-America, socialism, labor, peace activities and feminism.
5] – Election Day is in exactly 80 days from today. Since the last presidential election, 14 states have added new voting restrictions and the global pandemic creates additional uncertainties for turnout. If we don’t get involved now, it’s likely that many voters will be left out of outreach and won’t receive the information they need to cast their ballots. 350.org is building a team to ensure that as many people as possible in our movement are registered – and then turn them out to vote. Sign up for 350’s Get out the Vote Team: https://act.350.org/signup/2020-gotv-team/?source=em20200814-us&akid=128226%2E3179928%2ElWU1Wx. From texting, to calling, to leadership trainings — there is a volunteer team for you. Sign up to learn more and join a Greenpeace 2020 volunteer team: https://engage.us.greenpeace.org/a/join-greenpeace-2020-volunteer-team?emci=51bb1eb3-82dd-ea11-8b03-00155d0394bb&emdi=be2d827b-86dd-ea11-8b03-00155d0394bb&fn=Max+Obuszewski&ln=Obuszewski&em=mobuszewski2001%40comcast.net&pc=&hp=&mp=4103231607&utm_source=ea&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=generalelectoralsignup&sourceid=1008365&ceid=1705696.
6] – On Sun., Aug. 16 from 8:15 to 10:30 AM, Walk for Change in Old Town, Alexandria. Start at Misha's Coffeehouse, 102 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Every Morning, Walk. Wear shirts or carrying signs with positive messages of Equality. The only prerequisite is an able body, loving heart and a dedication to ACTION for change and EQUALITY. Each member has taken action and contributed $ to a BLM cause and continues to keep the MOVEment alive through Daily Walks. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/2508407094
78673/?event_time_id=250840719478672.
7] - 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., Aug. 16 seems to be cancelled. Email ask@bmorethical.org. Visit https://bmorethical.org/events/?dd_year=2020.
8] – Participate in this online event Campaigning for a Middle East Nuclear Weapons Free Zone on Sun., Aug. 16 from 1 to 2:30 PM ET. Israel’s nuclear arsenal is dangerous in its own right and is a powerful force for nuclear weapons proliferation across the Middle East and North Africa. In 1995, as a condition for indefinitely extending the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, the cornerstone of global nuclear arms control, the world’s nations committed to convening a conference for the creation of a Middle East Nuclear Weapons Free Zone. Such a nuclear weapons free zone would be inclusive of Israel and Iran. Get involved in http://masspeaceaction.org/event/campaigning-for-a-middle-east-nuclear-weapons-free-zone/?emci=dec9f445-2cdb-ea11-8b03-00155d0394bb&emdi=94cb71e3-2cdb-ea11-8b03-00155d0394bb&ceid=269591.
9] – On Sun., Aug. 16 from 1 to 2:30 PM, check out Turtle-y Awesome, hosted by Cromwell Valley Park Council, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville 21234. Obtain tickets at cromwellvalleypark.campbrainregistration.com. Many turtles call Cromwell Valley Park their home. Join a naturalist to meet some of the resident Turtles in their natural habitat. Tickets are $2 for members /$4 non-members. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/323204502416045/.
10] – On Sun., Aug. 16 from 2 to 5 PM, Protest for Lebanon: We Demand Justice, hosted by the Lebanese Diaspora for Action DC at the Embassy of Lebanon in Washington, D.C. The explosion on Tuesday, August 4th, rocked Beirut and re-ignited calls for change within our beloved Lebanon. This criminal government must fall and be held accountable NOW. The diaspora stands with protesters in Lebanon fighting for their lives. This protest will be distanced - please bring a mask, as well as an umbrella, because rain will not stop the demo! Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/937518163412491/.
11] – Attend the MoCo DSA Branch Social Meeting on Sun., Aug. 16 from 2 to 4:30 PM. Look at https://www.meetup.com/mdcdsa/events/271975672/. The August branch meeting will be a little different, as it will be a social meeting with breakout groups, fun questions, and more! Get to know your comrades better! Email MontgomeryCountyDSA@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link and password.
12] – Join Progressive Democrats of America at Progressive Central at the People’s Convention. Follow a series of programs focusing on the importance of the progressive movement in defeating Trump, and the path to a congressional majority via progressive issues. It will be at 3 PM from Sun., Aug. 16 to Fri., Aug. 20. Sign up at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vfuiqqzgtH938wOFfTDNMyzd1yWZP6drC%20.
At 4 PM ET, get with the Healthcare/Medicare for All forum with the moderator
Dr. Bill Honigman. Panelists include a
representative from National Nurses United Lead and the Executive Director of
Minnesota Nurses Association. Contact Mike Fox
at info@pdamerica.org.
13] – Join CODEPINK on Zoom for an Iranian culture night as part of a citizen diplomacy effort with Iran. On Sun., Aug. 16 at 5 PM ET, join a discussion of the marvelous Iranian film, "The Salesman," winner of the 2017 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Discuss the film with Iranian-American peacemaker Leila Zand. Watch the movie on your own on Amazon Prime, iTunes, or Vudu and then join Leila Zand for a discussion of the film. RSVP at https://www.codepink.org/codepink_film_series_thesalesman?utm_campaign=iran_film_alert_1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=codepink. Directed by Asghar Farhadi, the film tells the story of a married couple living in Tehran. After their old flat becomes damaged, Emad (Shahab Hosseini) and Rana (Taraneh Alidoosti) are forced to move into a new apartment. However, once relocated, a sudden eruption of violence linked to the previous tenant of their new home dramatically changes the couple’s life, creating a simmering tension between husband and wife. This film series is part of ongoing efforts to build bridges of understanding between the people of Iran and the United States. This is especially necessary right now as war criminal Elliot Abrams has been tapped by the Trump administration to be the new U.S. Special Representative for Iran.
14] – On Sun., Aug. 16 at 5 PM, participate in Fidel, his legacy and Cuba's contributions, hosted by the Struggle - La Lucha for Socialism and Socialist Unity Party – Baltimore. CELEBRATE FIDEL'S BIRTHDAY, HIS LEGACY & CUBA'S CONTRIBUTIONS. Register to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ta-hnqmPSj-zSQFkH3_GfQ. Discuss Cuba’s present response to COVID 19, the campaign and Fidel’s ELAM (Latin American Medical School). The ZOOM sign up is at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ta-hnqmPSj-zSQFkH3_GfQ. You must register to participate. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/2743212309240551/.
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 Aug. 17, 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., Aug. 17 from 11 AM to 1 PM, there is a Food Rescue at Land of Kush, 840 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore 21201 on Mon., June 8 from noon to 1 PM. This will continue each Monday through Oct. 26. Get some free vegan and plant-based food for the community. Bring a bag, take what you want as supplies last. 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/950858858703919/?event_time_id=950858865370585.
17] – On Mon., Aug. 17 from noon to 2 PM, and Mondays through Aug. 31, there is a Food Collection for the Assistance Center of Towson Churches and Ascension Lutheran Church, 7601 York Road, Towson 21204. ACTC provides assistance to those with food-insecurity in our community. If you NEED food, it is distributed Monday through Friday 10 AM to 2 PM at ACTC, 116 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Towson 21204. IF YOU CAN SHARE FOOD... place it in the truck parked on MONDAYS from noon to 2 PM in the Ascension Lutheran Church parking lot; on THURSDAYS from noon to 2 PM at the Trinity Episcopal parking lot, 120 Allegheny Ave., Towson 21204; on THURSDAYS from 5 to 7 PM in the Valley Baptist Church parking lot, 1401 York Rd., Towson 21093. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/227533218694234/?event_time_id=227533238694232.
18] – On Mon., Aug. 17 at 1 PM ET, join in for a #LunchtimeLive with Baynard Woods and Brandon Soderberg about their new book “I Got a Monster: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Corrupt Police Squad.” It's a riveting work of journalism recounting the Baltimore Police’s Gun Trace Task Force, an immensely corrupt group of dirty cops who were robbing drug dealers, planting drugs, and faking video evidence. You do not want to miss this! RSVP at https://rightsanddissent.org/live/lunchtimelive-americas-most-corrupt-police-squad/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=8b695bef-8bf1-4979-b390-487169ac2f1e. Email info@rightsanddissent.org.
19] – On Mon., Aug. 17 from 2 to 3 PM ET, evaluate the UAE-Israel Agreement & the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, hosted by J Street Portland. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UUnMq5K6ShyjISnbbAFXbg. J Street welcomed yesterday’s surprise announcement that the Israeli government will be suspending its immediate plans to annex significant portions of the West Bank as part of a diplomatic agreement to further normalize its relations with the United Arab Emirates. The new agreement demonstrates the potential for diplomacy to resolve long-standing differences and advance the cause of peace. But with details still coming to light and Netanyahu quickly announcing that annexation remains “on the table” in the longer term, many questions are left unanswered. Get briefed with Haaretz Diplomatic Correspondent Noa Landau and J Street Israel Director Adina Vogel-Ayalon. Brookings Senior Fellow Dr. Shibley Telhami will join the call as well. See https://www.facebook.com/events/2602830973304885/.
20] – On Mon., Aug. 17 from 2:15 to 4 PM, hear a Discussion with Professors Robert George and Cornel West, hosted by The Federalist Society, about freedom of speech, freedom of thought, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the cancel culture. In the aftermath of George Floyd's killing, the country is re-examining fundamental aspects both of our society and how we talk about changing it. In order to undertake that examination in a spirit of honesty and free inquiry, one view holds that participants need to feel free from the danger, and sometimes, as we have seen, the reality, of punishment or intimidation for taking an unpopular point of view. Those holding this view are concerned that we seem to be entering an era of enforced conformity to a new norm—that America is systemically racist, and that a failure to accept and acknowledge this fact is disqualifying from having a place in academia, in public life, or even in the private sector. They are concerned that the radical changes being called for ignore the pillars of the successful American experiment that ultimately led from slavery to the outlawing of racial segregation, and that these changes will do grave harm both to American society as a whole and to the radical changes’ intended beneficiaries.
On the other hand, some believe that our society is so inherently degraded by racism that a fundamental change is justified from the old ways of how we have felt we can think and speak about these issues. The thought is that the traditional notions of free speech and free thought are themselves devices that support oppression, and inevitably are employed to prop up established practices and ways of thinking that have created, and perpetuate, racial inequity. This view holds that those who have been harmed by racism are only further harmed by a so-called “balanced” discussion of their grievances. This event is being offered as both a Zoom webinar and a live stream on YouTube. There is no need to register if you plan to just watch the live stream. If you wish to join the webinar and participate in any Q&A, you must register. After submitting your registration you will receive an email confirmation from Zoom which will contain the login information. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/967086367085973/.
21] – The need to protect the U.S. Postal Service has never been more urgent. With millions of people planning to vote by mail, we need to ensure that our ballots arrive and are counted. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has done nothing to step up to defend the Postal Service, and by extension, our ability to vote in the most important election of our lifetimes. Instead, he has wasted weeks of precious time in a callous refusal to pass a full and compassionate relief package during the greatest public health crisis of a generation, and just this week he sent the Senate on vacation. And in doing so he leaves millions to face evictions, hunger and sickness without the support of the federal government. Join the Poor Peoples Campaign for the Moral Monday Digital Direct Action on McConnell on Mon., Aug. 17 at 3:30 PM to demand McConnell bring the Senate back to DC to pass a full relief package that includes protection for the U.S. Postal Service. RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/moral-monday-digital-direct-action-on-mcconnell-save-the-usps?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-moral-monday-save-the-postal-service-protect-our-vote&email_referrer=email_892122&email_subject=moral-monday-save-the-postal-service-protect-our-vote.
22] – On Mon., Aug. 17 from 5 to 8 PM, get with Food Truck Monday at Mt. Zion Church, 1643 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air 21015. Mt. Zion Church is hosting Food Truck Mondays! Each week, through October 26, a few different local food trucks will be featured. Proceeds will benefit Children of Zion Village in Namibia. Food truck lineups will be posted weekly! Each event will be held rain or shine. Skip cooking and come have dinner with us to support a great cause. https://www.facebook.com/events/626485358235756/?event_time_id=626485391569086.
23] – On Mon., Aug. 17 from 6:30 to 8 PM, attend the SURJ Frederick August Meeting. This is the time for a new reconstruction and a local reckoning on white supremacy. Discuss local police hiring, uplifting the history and current experiences of our indigenous members, and working with partners to demand action by local government and law enforcement. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83082122825. The meeting ID is 830 8212 2825. Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbuFCNZTNz. See https://www.facebook.com/events/623602778570039/.
24] – On Mon., Aug. 16 from 7 to 8 PM, check out the Make Change Book Tour with Shaun King. Tickets are at www.crowdcast.io. Discuss his new book, “Make Change: How to Fight injustice, Dismantle Systematic Oppression, and Own our Future.” This event will have a special focus on what racial justice means for Baltimore and will highlight ways to get involved and start making change locally! King shares stories from his efforts leading the Raise the Age campaign and his work fighting police brutality, while providing a roadmap for how to stay sane, safe, and motivated even in the worst of political climates. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/350093986146131/.
25] – Shutting down the Prison Pipeline: Restorative and Transformative Justice will be discussed on Mon., Aug. 17 from 7 to 8 PM on a Zoom Meeting. America’s obsession with private prisons and all of their human rights violations began as a transition from slavery. Today US prisons, both public and private, incarcerate more people than any other country. Andrea James, a formerly incarcerated woman, founder of both Families for Justice as Healing and the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, will be speaking. Prison most often causes further social and economic harm and does not result in an increase in public safety. Tune in at http://masspeaceaction.org/event/transformative-justice-ending-incarceration-of-women-and-the-case-for-reparations/.
26] – Revolutionize the Vote will be livestreamed on Mon., Aug. 17 at 8 PM EST. The event will unite Black & Indigenous leadership to tackle systems of oppression & turn out youth to the polls this election. Sign up at https://futurelive.us/revolutionize-the-vote/?link_id=3&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-apply-now-to-be-a-voter-protection-corps-captain&email_referrer=email_888630&email_subject=date-changed-rsvp-now-for-revolutionize-the-vote-formerly-vote-for-the-earth.
27] – Join the Get Money Out of Maryland Teleconference on Mon., Aug. 17 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM. There are two ways to join the conference: Dial 1 929 205 6099, and then use meeting ID: 512 862 260. Or Click on your device if you have downloaded the app from Zoom. The focus will be on organizational sign-ups, public relations, and logistics for lobbying in Annapolis.
28] – Consider reading “The Third Harmony: Non-violence and the New Story of Human Nature” by Michael Nagler. He will discuss his book on Tues., Aug. 18 from noon to 1 PM ET. In the latest fruit of a brilliant career, Michael Nagler argues that nonviolence—not just as a tactic but as a way of being—is the only way to unite deeply divided people and enable progressive movements and leaders of all stripes to fulfil their promise and potential. So many of the problems that beset us—war, poverty, isolation, and the climate crisis—have their roots in an old story about the universe: we are purposeless matter in a random void, and scarcity, competition, and violence are inevitable. Citing the convergence of modern science and the essence of the world's wisdom traditions, Michael Nagler argues for a new story: the universe is conscious and purposeful, humans are spiritual beings, and cooperation and collaboration are our natural way of interacting. Register https://us.commitchange.com/wa/bainbridge-island/charter-for-compassion/events/global-read-the-third-harmony.
29] – On Tues., Aug. 18 from 1:30 to 2 PM, check out Outside Bread for the Journey Soup Kitchen individual lunches given out by Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Baltimore. This Tuesday soup kitchen will until Dec. 1. The church is at 2424 McElderry St., Baltimore 21205. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/602052220539690/?event_time_id=602052307206348.
30] – On Tues., Aug. 18 from 2 to 3 PM, check out Palestine/Israel: Changing the Policy & Politics, hosted by the Arab American Institute, 1600 K St. NW, Suite 601, WDC 20006. Join AAI for a panel on how Democrats can better align with the majority of Americans calling for policies that advance human rights and U.S. interests. It will feature Peter Beinart, columnist and author; Zaha Hassan, Human Rights Lawyer; and Dr. James Zogby, AAI President. RSVP at bit.ly/policyandpolitics. The panel will also be STREAMED LIVE on Arab American Institute's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479246098930366/.
31] – Join the DNC Climate Council virtually at the Democratic Convention on Tues., Aug. 18 from 5 to 7 PM ET. Hear important panel discussions with leading environmental advocates, experts, and elected leaders. Why & How Democrats Should Run On Climate and about Democratic Climate Leaders: What We’re Doing on Climate & Why We Need Joe Biden. Register at https://www.demconvention.com/event/council-on-the-environmental-and-climate-crisis-meeting-tuesday-august-18/?link_id=0&can_id=4b9d4061aec5469758759317ac0f5285&source=email-join-us-at-the-convention&email_referrer=email_890252&email_subject=join-us-at-the-convention.
32] – There is a Vigil to say "No Drone Research at JHU" at 33rd and N. Charles Sts. on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 PM. Contact Max at mobuszewski2001 at Comcast dot net or 410-323-1607. You may consider contacting President Ron Daniels and telling him that the university should reject all military contracts, including those for killer drone and nuclear weapons research. The president’s mailing address is Office of the President, 242 Garland Hall, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21218. You can also reach his office by Phone: (410) 516-8068, Fax: (410) 516-6097 or email: president@jhu.edu. On Tues., Aug. 11 from 5 to 6 PM, find out about the Freedom of Information Act, hosted by the International Studies Program at Hopkins. Learn how to work with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) from FOIA Associate Claire Harvey. This event will take place over Zoom. Register at https://www.facebook.com/events/592748611408914/.
33] – On Tues., Aug. 18 from 5 to 7 PM, check out Why & How Democrats Should Run on Climate, hosted by Adrianne George 2016-2020 DNC Member. Hear an important panel discussion with leading environmental advocates, experts, and elected leaders. This week kicks off a crucial phase of the work to send Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House. We can’t afford anything less than victory. Our future depends on it. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1671395389686379/.
34] – Get over to the virtual celebration of the 2020 Poetry Contest finalists with Little Patuxent Review on Tues., Aug. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The finalists Dave Eberhardt, Shane Moritz, and Kelechi Nwankwoala will read along with Jalynn Harris, 2019 contest winner, and Steven Leyva, one of the judges. To hear the readings, go to https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/celebrating_the_2020_poetry_contest_finalists_with_little_patuxent_review#.Xzh9RPlKiUm.
35] – The final phase of the 2020 campaign begins at the Democratic National Convention. On Tues., Aug. 18 at 7 PM ET, join Sen. Bernie Sanders and over a dozen powerful national progressive organizations as to lay out the plan to win in November 2020. Also hear from Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., fresh from her primary win against a corporate-funded challenger. Visit https://www.mobilize.us/cpda/event/296259/.
36] – On Tues., Aug. 18 at 8 PM, celebrate 100 Years of Women's Right to Vote, A Candlelight Vigil, hosted by the AFL-CIO and Coalition of Labor Union Women, AFL-CIO BUILDING, 815 Black Lives Matter Plaza, WDC 20006. Join in commemoration of the suffragists who fought for the right to vote for all women. PLEASE WEAR WHITE. Candles and ribbons will be provided. Do socially distance and wear a mask. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/926041711196960/.
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
No comments:
Post a Comment