Professor Lee, "Life Without"

This event is this evening--2/27/08 at 6:30 pm.

On February 27, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Museum of African American History, 46 Joy Street, Boston, MA, Massachuesetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Professor Helen Elaine Lee will read from her new novel "Life Without" which chronicles the lives of inmates in U. S. prisons.

ACLU Procession and Vigil

On January 11, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, the ACLU of Massachusetts will hold a procession and vigil in downtown Boston demanding the closure of Guantánamo prison.

Contact me at nancy@aclum.org if you want more information.

Six years ago on January 11, the first prisoners arrived at the notorious Guantánamo Bay prison camp.

The Bush Administration has told us that Guantánamo is for "the worst of the worst" terrorism suspects -- yet many of the detainees were seized by militia and warlords, and handed over to the U.S. in exchange for large cash bounties. Only five percent of Guantánamo detainees were actually captured by U.S. forces, and after six years, zero trials have been completed.

The reality is that Guantánamo Bay has become one of the worst stains on our country's reputation. Guantánamo embodies some of the very things the U.S. was founded to prevent: indefinite detention, the use of secret evidence, and torture.

One of our New Year's resolutions should be to close Guantánamo. We should demand that the Administration either charge the prisoners in Guantánamo and put them on trial, or set them free.

The ACLU has taken a lead in working to close Guantánamo, and you can help. Whether you have just one minute, five minutes, 15 minutes, or more, there's something you can do to help ensure that Guantánamo and all U.S.-run secret prisons are closed in 2008:

http://www.aclu.org/safefree/detention/closeguantanamo.html

As 2008 begins, help us close this dark chapter of American history. Help us shut down Guantánamo Bay.

Nancy Murray
Director of Education

Calendar of Events

There are at least 4 events this weekend at which you can feel 'nourished', validated, connected and rejuvenated. The first is the Saturday rededication
of the Sacco and Vanzetti Plaque in the North End. Second, this Sunday at noon, Community Church presents its 31st Sacco and Vanzetti Award to City Councillor Chuck Turner. On Saturday and Sunday Jericho Boston commemorates International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners. See below -- and see you there!


MISSING HISTORICAL PLAQUE FOR SACCO AND VANZETTI TO BE REDEDICATED IN BOSTON’S NORTH END

Boston, November 21, 2007.- On Saturday, December 1st, at 11:30, the Sacco and Vanzetti Commemoration Society will rededicate a historical marker outside the entrance to 256 Hanover Street, the site of the Sacco and Vanzetti Defense Committee’s headquarters from 1925-1927.

In 1976 the City of Boston placed a plaque on the building, located along the city’s Freedom Trail in the North End, in recognition of the historical impact the men’s trial and subsequent execution had on both the nation and much of the world. Sometime in the early 1980’s the original plaque disappeared. Today the Sacco and Vanzetti Commemoration Society is proud to announce the upcoming unveiling and
rededication of a new plaque.

Speakers will include Boston City Councilor Felix Arroyo (confirmed), Former Governor of Massachusetts Michael Dukakis (tentative), and others. There will also be readings from the writings of Sacco and Vanzetti.

256 Hanover Street is located a short distance from the Haymarket T stop.

Contact:

Sergio Reyes
Sacco and Vanzetti Commemoration Society
617-290-5614
info@saccoandvanzetti.org
www.saccoandvanzetti.org

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Community Church of Boston
565 Boylston Street
Lothrup Auditorium
Colpley Square, Boston
Sunday, December 2, 2007 - NOON

31st Annual Sacco-Vanzetti Award for Social Justice
Councillor CHUCK TURNER
“Where Do We Go From Here?: Strategies for the 21st Century”

Come celebrate activism, community and our struggles for justice as the Community Church of Boston presents the 2007 Sacco & Vanzetti award to Chuck Turner. Councilor Turner will be honored for his decades-long service to the community and ongoing activism, and will present a talk to help us answer the question, 'Where do we go from here? Strategies for the 21st Century.'

Special guests will include Mel King, Felix Arroyo, Jean McGuire, Kerrick Johnson, and others.

(Move's Pam Africa may attend along with Jerich Boston Members-- see below) Music by Danielle Scott and da Family. A delicious buffet luncheon will be served following the program. $20 donation requested at the door or in advance; $5 students/seniors; all are welcome regardless of ability to pay.

Sponsorships are greatly appreciated.

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Jericho Boston has been working on events to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners (December 3rd).

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1. The Shootout

Performance artist, Jihad Abdul-Mumit will present The Shootout, a two-person theater performance and workshop. The Shootout is a two-man dramatization depicting the spiritual and psychological divisions that have historically ripped apart just about every semblance of unity amongst African Americans. The Shootout starts right from the beginning when Africans were snatched so violently and decisively from Mother Africa. The play speaks to the many problems people are confronted with. Among the root causes of violence in oppressed communities are economic exploitation, social underdevelopment and the colonial relationship between the community and those in power. CORI and other draconian laws have been passed to keep people marginalized and disenfranchised, while prison expansion cuts in education continue.

Saturday, December 1st

2pm (Doors open at 1:30)

Great Hall

Codman Square, Dorchester

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2. Panel Discussion
Sunday, December 2nd Encuentro 5
2-6pm, 33 Harrison Ave., Chinatown

This panel is part of a three-day series organized by Jericho Boston. Let us remember and honor, not only the political prisoners being held in the us, but also those being held everywhere in the world, in places like Palestine, Turkey, the Basque Country to name a few. We are honored to host:

o Ashanti Alston (former Black Liberation Army Political Prisoner)
o Edwin Cortes (former FALN Prisoner of War)
o Jihad Abdul-Mumit (former Black Liberation Army Political Prisoner)
o Pam Africa (MOVE! Organization, ICFFMAJ)
o Ward Churchill (American Indian Movement, Author).

Our guests will speak about their struggle and of their people's struggle to overcome the fierce repression and imperialism unleashed onto them for their fight for self determination and freedom from oppression. Many of the root causes of economic exploitation and social underdevelopment which were in place back then are still affecting our communities today.

Join us to strategize to bring our freedom fighters home and liberate our communities!

Sponsors: Jericho-Boston, (617) 830-0732, www.jerichoboston.org and NECDP, www.onepalestine.org.

March for P.E.A.C.E.

Join Survivors, Peace Activists and concerned citizens of all ages as we March for P.E.A.C.E.


Roxbury Crossing to the State House
Saturday October 13th, 2007
1:00 PM

o CORI Reform
o PowerBuilders P.E.A.C.E. Fund
o Green-collar Jobs not Jails

Co-sponsored by:

The Live for the Future Campaign, The Bobby Mendes Peace Legacy, City Mission Society, Reach Out 2007

For more information, call 617-969-6378.

"HEAL THE HOOD"

An afternoon of music, discussion, and another step towards "Healing The Hood"

When: October 6, 2007, 2:00-4:00pm
Where: St. Paul's Cathedral
138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
What: "HEAL THE HOOD":
Who: Main speaker T. Rodgers, PhG in Gangology, Author, Actor and South Central Community Leader.

Performing local artists- Boss Youngin, Semi Auto, Miss Aquarius, and (NJ's) Quest Money.

T. Rodgers is a non-traditional leader who founded Sidewalk University a community based consulting organization. The organization grew into a strategy that empowers disenfranchised communities.

T Rodgers built his Los Angeles Nation one member at a time. Now he wants to undo the damage and stop gang violence the same way, one human at a time. His unique transformation from Nation leader to community advocate is based upon years of experience in the heart of the gang lifestyle.

This is not just another discussion; it is a gathering of young men and women whose lives have been directed by violence. They are united as part of a greater movement to change the course of their future. From T. Rodgers they are gaining the knowledge that they need to take their lives in a new direction. If given the necessary tools they will make positive change.

Why: T. Rodgers has been providing services across the United States for over 30 years. He has been a trailblazer in the art of empowering individuals with the necessary tools to become S.E.L.F. (Survival Education for Life and Family) sufficient, therefore decreasing negative activities in the communities.

This is a free event, donations are welcome

For More Information Contact:

Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
Mario @ 617-825-2257
stonecity@gmail.com

Sponsored by: The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, American Friends Service Committee, ST.Pauls Cathedral, Brightminds Production, Critical Breakdown, Grove Hall Mosque #11, Greater Four Corners Action Coalition

Boston’s Biggest Community Book Drive Ever!

The Prison Book Program and City Mission Society of Boston have joined with other local non-profit groups to organize a massive book collection– hard covers & paperbacks, used & new, fiction & non-fiction – we’ll take them all!

Here’s a way to clear out those book shelves and boxes while ensuring your books are put to a good use.

Only books in good condition, please!

WHEN: Saturday October 20, 2007, 10am to 4pm

WHERE: Brighton-Allston Congregational Church UCC, 404 Washington St., Brighton, MA

WHY: Donations will be sent to prisoners around the country to promote literacy, sold at City Mission Society’s used bookstore, or distributed by Better World Books to benefit other literacy efforts.

Here's how YOU can help:

· Bring your unwanted books to Brighton on Oct. 20th

and encourage your friends & family to do the same.

· Or better yet, organize a book drive at your office, church,

club or in your neighborhood and bring all of the books to Brighton on the day of the event!

For more information, please email info@prisonbookprogram.org or call 617-423-3298.

Meeting location: Boston Workers Alliance

BWA NEW MEETING LOCATION:

Thursday, Sep 27
5-7pm
Freedom House
14 Crawford Street

Thanks to the gracious people at the Freedom House, the Boston Workers Alliance weekly meetings will now be held at the Freedom House. Please join us this Thursday for CORI and Job Committee Meetings ~ starting at 5pm.

The movement for jobs and CORI reform needs your help!

(617) 427-8108
www.BostonWorkersAlliance.org

SHaRC meeting

Thursday, September 27
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Community Church of Boston
565 Boylston Street, Boston (near Copley Square)

Hope to see you Thursday.

CORI Reform Now!

ALL OUT FOR CORI REFORM!

On Tuesday, September 18th, all concerned residents are called to the State House to demand CORI reform, now! This is our opportunity to demonstrate the urgency of the CORI crisis.

When: This Tuesday, Sept 18th

Rally / Press Conference
11:30am~12:30 pm @ Steps of the State House

CORI Reform Hearing
1pm~6pm @ State House Room B1

Demand passage of the Public Safety Act of 2007 (H.1416) to win comprehensive CORI Reform this year.

Call us @ (617) 427-8108

www.BostonWorkersAlliance.org

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Have You Called Your Legislators Yet?

Find out who your elected officials are by going to www.wheredoivotema.com. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find your Rep. and Senator in the General Court.

Call the State House operator at (617) 722-2000 and ask the operator to transfer you to your Rep or Senator.

Once you are speaking to your legislator's staff, tell them that you support "The Public Safety Act" House Bill 1416, and ask them what they are doing to help pass CORI reform.

Please voice the two demands below:

1) Lower the waiting period for sealing a CORI to 3 years for a misdemeanor and 7 years for a felony. The current law requires a 10-15 years waiting period to seal a record. These long waiting periods prevent us from moving on with our lives and securing decent employment.

2) Demand an "anti-discrimination" law that only allows employers to check a CORI after they decide that the applicant is qualified for the job. Employers that ask about a criminal record on job applications generally weed out job seekers before they even consider our resumes or qualifications. The CORI should not be used unless it is directly related to the job at hand.

Other key figures to call:

Governor Deval Patrick (617) 725-4005
Undersecretary Heffernan (617) 727-7775, Patrick's point person on the CORI

Speaker of the House DiMasi, (617) 722-2500
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Representative O'Flaherty (617) 722-2396

Email cori.reform@gmail.com to let us know you called! Thank you for helping the movement for jobs and CORI reform.

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What would the Public Safety Act of 2007 do?
H.1416 Fact Sheet

CORI Access

- It would ensure that anyone who has access to CORI other than criminal justice agencies would only get convictions and pending cases.

- It would require that those with access to CORI be trained and pass an examination in reading and understanding a CORI report.

CORI Sealing and Purging

- It would begin sealing all records of felonies more than 7 years old and all misdemeanors more than 3 years old, unless there has been an intervening conviction punishable by 1 year of incarceration or more.

- It would allow for the complete purging of juvenile records upon petition and require the judge to take into account a number of factors before making a decision.

Non-discrimination

- It would make it a discriminatory act to take adverse action against an applicant or employee for merely having a criminal record, but would allow adverse action based on one or more convictions that "substantially relate to the circumstances of a particular employment."

Mandatory Minimums

- It would allow people sentenced under "mandatory minimum" drug laws to seek parole after serving 2/3 of their sentences, thereby making them eligible for drug treatment and other rehabilitative programs prior to release.

Certificate of Commitment to Rehabilitation

- It would create a "Certificate of Commitment to Rehabilitation" so that a record of programs completed in prison or afterwards would be included in a person's CORI.

CORI HEARING at STATE HOUSE

CORI HEARING at STATE HOUSE
September 18, 2007
1:00 pm
to
6:00 pm

*BWA Flyer - CORI Hearing 9.18.07 (click to download flyer)*

(read more..)

Running Down the Walls 5K Roll/Run/Walk

From: Jericho Boston
Date: 9/8/2007 9:56:24 AM
To: jericho_boston_announce@lists.riseup.net
Subject: [jericho_boston_announce] TOMORROW: Running Down the Walls!

Greeting Jericho fam,

Just reminding you all that tomorrow, September 9th is our Running Down the Walls fundraiser. Half of the proceeds will go to the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee (in honor of Leonard’s birthday, which is September 12th), and the other half will go to the San Francisco 8. It is crucial that we come together to raise these funds next Sunday, since the SF8 recently had their bail reduced, and we are that much closer to getting them back on the streets until we finally beat the governments bogus case against them. Please come down, bring a friend or family member and something good to eat or drink. The registration forms are still available if you email jericho_boston@yahoo.com. See you at the pond!

Peace,
JB

RUNNING DOWN THE WALLS
Sunday, September 9th 10am
Jamaica Pond Boat House

On September 9th, folks from all over will be coming together in the spirit of justice and health. Inside and outside the prison walls, people will be participating in Running Down the Walls, a 5K run/roll/walk to raise funds for U.S.-held Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War. U.S.-held PP/POW’s are constantly in need of financial support due to legal appeals, medical needs, commissary needs, etc. Jericho Boston’s goal is to raise $1,000 through community participation in the event, as well as raise consciousness and mobilize our communities to liberate
these Freedom Fighters and put an end to the repression of peoples’ movements worldwide. Please come down to the pond this September 9th, where we will be collectively getting in shape and providing much needed resources for our comrades. A potluck picnic will follow. Jamaica Pond is located on the Jamaica Way in Jamaica
Plain. It is reachable by taking the Orange line to Green St., Green line to Heath St. or the 39 bus. Please call Jericho Boston if you need more detailed directions.

JERICHO - BOSTON
P.O. Box 301057, Boston, MA 02130 - (617)830-0732 - jerichoboston.org - jericho_boston (at) yahoo (dot) com

What Else Can We Criminalize?

Join us on Thursday, September 13th at 12:30 pm. as we "celebrate" the opening of the Western Mass Women's Correctional Center, 701 Center St., Chicopee.

Free housing!
Free health care!
Educational opportunities!
(No child care, sorry.)

We want a jail in OUR neighborhood, too!
What a benefit to our local economy!
Chicopee gets $10,000 a bed ("read "woman") for the 200 prisoners.

The majority of women who will be prisoners in this new facility will be committed for drug and prostitution offenses.

What else can we criminalize?

Seriously, the U.S. currently has the largest documented prison population in the world, both in absolute and proportional terms. A record 7 million people -- one in every 32 U.S. adults -- were behind bars, on probation or on parole by the end of 2005.

For more information on the "celebration," how to participate and directions, call Holly at 348-8234 or Liz at 364-4834.

Protest ICE Raids!

PROTEST ICE RAIDS IN CHELSEA, A SANCTUARY CITY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 - 6 PM
CHELSEA CITY HALL - 500 BROADWAY STREET, CHELSEA, MA

Twice in one month ICE police and other forces have raided immigrants in the City of Chelsea, Massachusetts after its city council proclaimed it sanctuary city on June 4. The first raid took place on August 8 at the parking lot of the Market Basket. Then ICE explained they were going after criminal elements trafficking in falsified documents. They detained about 30 brazilian people, and released seven names to the press.

The second raid was larger and included Chelsea, but also extended to East Boston, Everett, Lynn, Revere and Somerville. This time they justified their operation as going after members of the infamous Mara Salvatrucha gang, composed mostly of Salvadoran nationals. ICE however has declared to The Globe on 9/1 that the nationality of the 36 people in detention can be traced to El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. They also say that they cannot release their names because they were all detained not for criminal charges but for immigration reasons.

Something is not right here and we must confront this irregular situation that spreads fears and panick in our neighborhood and demand that ICE gets out of our communities. We also must demand that Chelsea city officials and the police in particular respect the democratic ordinance passed by the City Council.

The following elements from the resolution are absolutely clear and must be respected:

* Immigration raids that spread fear and break-up families are not warranted or wanted in Chelsea.

* Sanctuary Cities promote a community as a safe haven for refugees and immigrants who are currently residing in that community from other countries.

STOP THE RAIDS!
STOP THE CRIMINALIZATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS!
STOP THE WAR ON IMMIGRANTS!
UPHOLD THE SANCTUARY CITY STATUS IN CHELSEA!
LET'S MAKE BOSTON A SANCTUARY CITY!
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More info: http://bostonmayday.org

Public Hearing on CORI Reform

SAVE THE DATE: ALL OUT FOR CORI REFORM!

Public Hearing on CORI Reform
Tuesday, September 18th
1pm @ The State House
Room TBA

The CORI is destroying our communities, and the time for change is now. On Tuesday, September 18th, we are calling on all concerned residents to converge on the State House to demand CORI Reform Now. Legislators will listen to testimony in support of The Public Safety Act of 2007 (House Bill 1416), and we must flood the State House to ensure that our policy demands are met.

If you or your organization can help mobilize turn out, please contact BWA Staff, Aaron Tanaka at atanaka@bostonworkersalliance.org or call (617)359-0336.

We will need your help to win!

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Summary of the The Public Safety Act (House Bill 1416):

1) Lower the waiting period for sealing a CORI to 3 years for a misdemeanor and 7 years for a felony. The current law requires a 10-15 years waiting period to
seal a record. These long waiting periods prevent us from moving on with our lives and securing decent employment.

2) Demand an "anti-discrimination" law that only allows employers to check a CORI after they decide that the applicant is qualified for the job. Employers that ask about a criminal record on job applications generally weed out job seekers before
they even consider our resumes or qualifications.

3) Remove non-conviction, not guilty, and dismissed cases from our CORI. We should not be punished for cases that were dismissed.

4) Require employers to go through a CORI reading seminar. Many employers cannot read the complicated CORI codes, and prevent us from obtaining jobs regardless of the nature or disposition of a case.

5) Allow a judge to expunge juvenile records from a person's criminal history. Youth must be allowed a clean slate to build a better future for themselves. Give the judges the ability to wipe off a record for small juvenile infractions.


Pledge to attend the Hearing at the State House on Tuesday Sept 18th by emailing cori.reform@gmail.com. Our opportunity to win jobs and real justice is here.

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Contact the Boston Workers Alliance

(617) 427 8108 - phone
(617) 442 9404 - fax
email: info@bostonworkersalliance.org
www.BostonWorkersAlliance.org
51 Roxbury Street
Roxbury, MA 02119

Running Down the Walls

Note: Jericho Boston is a SHaRC coalition member. Andrea


From: Jericho Boston
Date: 8/23/2007 3:15:42 PM
To: jericho_boston_announce@lists.riseup.net
Subject: [jericho_boston_announce] Register now for Running Down the Walls!

Running Down the Walls - a fundraiser for political prisoners

Sunday, September 9th, 2007 @ 10:00 am
Jamaica Pond Boat House

Download a pledge form from www.jerichoboston.org.

On September 9th, folks from all over will be coming together in the spirit of justice and health. Inside and outside the prison walls, people will be participating in Running Down the Walls, a 5K run/walk to raise funds for U.S.-held Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War. U.S.-held PP/POW's are constantly in need of financial support due to legal appeals, medical needs, commissary needs, etc. Jericho Boston's goal is to raise $1,000 through community
participation in the event, as well as raise consciousness and mobilize our communities to liberate these Freedom Fighters and put an end to the repression of peoples' movements worldwide. Please come down to the pond this September 9th, where we will be collectively getting in shape and providing much needed resources for our comrades. A healthy lunch will be provided to all participant's.

Jamaica Pond is located on the Jamaica Way in Jamaica Plain. It is reachable by taking the Orange line to Green St., Green line to Heath St. or the 39 bus.

Please call Jericho Boston if you need more detailed directions.

Jericho Boston (617)830-0732 or www.jerichoboston.org.

FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS AND PRISONERS OF WAR!

Jericho-Boston
PO Box 301057
Boston, MA 02130
(617)830-0732
www.jerichoboston.org
jericho_boston (at) yahoo (dot) com

SHaRC meeting on 8/29

Join us at the next SHaRC prison moratorium meeting. We have begun a very exciting work plan including short- and long-term goals to implement a moratorium on jail and prison construction/expansion in MA, in support of HB 1723, "an act relative to incarceration..." We will continue with this at our August meeting. Please join us!

Wednesday, August 29th 6-8pm
Community Church of Boston
565 Bolyston St. (Copley Square)

Massachusetts Statewide Harm Reduction Coalition (SHaRC)

Download Petition Text of HB 1723: www.MassDecarcerate.org.

Contact us: info@MassDecarcerate.org.

Readings By a Race Traitor

COMMUNITY CHANGE, Inc. (a SHaRC member)

Challenging Structural Racism since 1968

PRESENTS

READINGS BY A RACE TRAITOR:
AN EVENING WITH MAB SEGREST

September 19, 2007
6:00 PM—8:00 PM
Simmons College
The Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA

MAB SEGREST is a scholar, writer and activist with three decades’ experience in feminist, anti-racist, and lesbian/gay organizing. Currently she chairs the Gender and Women’s Studies Department at Connecticut College. Memoirs of a Race Traitor reflects on her experience as a white lesbian organizing against a virulent Far Right movement in North Carolina as part of a larger meditation on the meanings of whiteness in Southern and U. S. history. Howard Zinn commented “…it is a political memoir but its language is poetic and its tone passionate.” In Born to Belonging: Writings on Spirit and Justice, Segrest uses travel memoirs in a search for alternatives to the apartheid of her Southern childhood, negotiating history, philosophy, theology, autobiography and reporting. Segrest will also reflect on her current work on understanding Hurricane Katrina and on activism within and beyond the academy.

Please RSVP to ernesitne@communitychangeinc.org.
For directions to Simmons College, please visit http://www.simmons.edu/visit/directions.shtml.

Suggested Donation: $20 (more if you can, less if you can’t); Free to students of Simmons College; Your donation is tax-deductible; All proceeds benefit Community Change, Inc.

Readings by a Race Traitor: an Evening with Mab Segrest, is hosted by the
Simmons Institute for Leadership and Change Connecting Simmons to the Community and the Community to Simmons


Community Change, Inc.
14 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108
617-523-0555, http://www.communitychangeinc.org

Social Gathering

From: Arnie King
Date: 8/10/2007 10:43:31 AM
Subject: Social Gathering for August's Fourth Friday Event

Warm Greetings,

As we prepare for 2007 Commutation Hearing our energies flow towards writing letters of support, preparing statements and compiling documents. In appreciation for your continued assistance and your genuine presence with this effort, you are invited to a social gathering at the Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street, (Copley Square), to meet, greet and eat with folks on Friday, 8/24/07 at 7:00 pm.

There will be a discussion of previous hearings, updates on this petition and an opportunity to ask questions and offer comments. Please attend, bring a friend or some homemade treat. See you soon.

One Love,
Arnie

Call for political art

Red Sun Press is hosting the third annual "Critical Views", a juried Political Art Show in conjunction with Jamaica Plain Open Studios. Submission due date is August
31, 2007.

Nancy Nichols
Red Sun Press
http://www.redsunpress.com/
(617)524-6822x22

A call to artists in remembrance of Sacco & Vanzetti

The Sacco and Vanzetti Commemoration Society is honoring the two anarchist Italian immigrants on the 80th anniversary of their unjust execution. In the 1920s, their trial roused people all over the world and brought them into the streets to decry state repression. Why is Sacco and Vanzetti's case still relevant today and why is it more important than ever to remember Boston's radical history?

We are inviting YOU to answer these questions through your music, theater, films and artwork.

August 23, 24, and 25, 2007. Music and theater festival, artshowing, march from Copley to North End, street theater, film showing.

Actors, musicians, puppeteers, brass bands, visual artists, and new media artists are encouraged to respond to capital punishment, the war on terror, government repression of immigrants, anarchists and other radicals.

For more information about how you can be involved please email talktrash [at] riseup.net or info [at] saccoandvanzetti.org.

To download a pdf flyer with this call click here.