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June 22, 2010 Alert #261
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Dear Peace Activists and Friends,
It is time to celebrate Juneteenth by contacting your City Council representative!
Juneteenth is one of the oldest celebrations of racial justice. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. It is a day, a week, and, in some areas, a month marked with celebrations, picnics and family gatherings. It is also a time for assessment of the state of the struggle for racial justice and equality.
In celebration of this anniversary, we should think about what we can do in our local communities. One reflection of the continuing inequalities for communities of color is the predatory recruiting practices of the military, particularly at a time of a historically high unemployment rates.
We need city councils all over the state to fund summer jobs programs instead of military recruitment in high schools. We need them to stop funding Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs.
PANYS encourages you to fax, call, or email your City Council representative. Tell him/her to end the funding of JROTC in your community’s high schools. The letter in the linked page is pre-set to be sent to NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn and NYC Council Education Committee Chair Robert Jackson. If you live outside NYC, please copy and paste the letter for use in your own email, fax, or phone call to your City Council members.
JROTC was created by the National Defense Act of 1916. Under the provisions of the Act, high schools are authorized to use federal military equipment and are assigned active duty military personnel as instructors. In 1964, the Vitalization Act opened JROTC up to the other services and replaced most of the active duty instructors with retirees. Their salaries are shared by the schools.
Our country is now conducting two wars, and the military is stretched to the limit. JROTC is a fast track to Afghanistan! We need to end the pushing of young people, especially those hit by the highest unemployment, into the military before they even graduate from high school.
A majority of our taxes are being squandered on wars and war planning. Why not spend the money on support for the next generation by building schools, expanding libraries and providing summer job opportunities? Tell your City Council that this is the time to fund summer jobs, not wars!
With Peace,
Anne Poulsen
Peace Action Fund of New York State
info@panys.org
Wednesday, June 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. MIDTOWN. Goldfarb Abrandt Salzman & Kutzin Conference Room The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1100 at 35th Street FREE ESTATE PLANNING TEA Directions: 1, 2, or 3 (Seventh Avenue Lines), A, C or E (Eighth Avenue Subway) to 34th Street/Penn Station. Also B, D, F, N, Q, R or Path to 34th Street/Avenue of the Americas. RSVP: 646-723-1749. 
Thursday, June 24, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.MURRAY HILL. Gallery Room, Community Church of New York, 28 East 35th Street ANNUAL PANYS FILM FESTIVAL "CONFLICTS IN LATIN AMERICA" FILM #1: "TRADE" 
Thursday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. TIMES SQUARE. FLASH RUNWAY. Catch the PANYS staff at our first Flash Runway. We'll spontaneously roll out our red carpet and model the peace sign, reminding people to think of the sign not only as a fashion statement, but also as a symbol with an important history and meaning. If you are interested about getting involved either as a model or in some other capacity, please call Linda at 646-723-1749. See you at the runway! Thursday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. UPPER EAST SIDE. Reidy Friendship Hall, All Souls Unitarian Church, Lexington Avenue at 80th St. FIRST DO NO HARM: THE ROLE OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN U.S.-SPONSORED TORTURE Light refreshments will be served. 
Saturday, June 26, 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.BAY RIDGE. Bay Ridge Public Library, 7223 Ridge Boulevard FILM SCREENING: "PEACE THROUGH EDUCATION" Bill Moyers interview with Greg Mortensen, whose life work is to build schools in the border areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Followed by: 
"PEACE IS PATRIOTIC" MARCH AND 4TH OF JULY GIVEAWAY We will march on 86th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues in front of Century 21. We will be giving away 100 "Peace is Patriotic" buttons. Further information: 718-680-2981, 917-579-6860, peacactionbayridge@yahoo.com. Saturday, June 26, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. NEW ROCHELLE. Main St. & Memorial Hwy. WOMEN IN BLACK WESTCHESTER: PALESTINE SOLIDARITY VIGIL The Clearwater Festival is the third weekend of June. We will be at the Festival with information, petitions, and post cards to END U.S. Military Aid to Israel & the Occupation of Palestine. Please join us if you can. There's no plan for Sunday, so if you'd like to do it, and/or can get others to cover Sunday that would be great. Sunday, June 27, 11:00 a.m. MIDTOWN. Assemble on 41 St. between Fifth and Madison Avenues. We are Unit 12 in Section One. HERITAGE OF PRIDE PARADE All members and friends are encouraged to attend this parade, which is the largest annual event in NYC, with a total attendance of over one million. We have a flyer for distribution at the parade, calling for repeal of the hateful "Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell" policy. Contact: Hugh 347-312-2958 or 917-804-6197(cell) 
Thursday, July 1, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.MURRAY HILL. Gallery Room, Community Church of New York, 28 East 35th Street ANNUAL PANYS FILM FESTIVAL: "CONFLICTS IN LATIN AMERICA" FILM #2: "THE FALL OF FUJIMORI" Ellen Perry's true-life political thriller documents the reign of former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, a man who ran on a ticket to fight poverty but whose rule was ultimately marked by violence, corruption and controversy. With promises to restore stability and crush terrorist insurgents, Fujimori won popular support -- and the 1990 election -- but his administration eventually dissolved under the weight of political abuses and scandal. RSVP on Facebook. 
Thursday, July 8, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.MURRAY HILL. Gallery Room, Community Church of New York, 28 East 35th Street ANNUAL PANYS FILM FESTIVAL: "CONFLICTS IN LATIN AMERICA" FILM #3: "FIDEL" This documentary by director Estela Bravo takes a look at the political and social impact the immensely powerful Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has had on the world during the 40-plus years he's been in power. Through interviews with politicians (Nelson Mandela, Arthur Schlesinger), friends (Gabriel Garcia Marquez), and other cultural experts (Alice Walker), Fidel's personality and work are explored and discussed. RSVP on Facebook. Thursday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. LOWER MANHATTAN. Federal District Court, 500 Pearl Street RE-SENTENCING OF LYNNE STEWART Let’s not forget Lynne Stewart. Be in Judge Koeltl’s courtroom when she is re-sentenced. Show your solidarity by attending. 
Thursday, July 15, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.MURRAY HILL. Gallery Room, 28 East 35th Street ANNUAL PANYS FILM FESTIVAL: "CONFLICTS IN LATIN AMERICA" FILM #4: "PLAN COLOMBIA - CASHING ON ON THE DRUG WAR FAILURE" Ed Asner narrates this documentary about U.S. involvement in Colombia's drug trafficking and civil unrest. The film examines the impact of chemical spraying and military funding and reveals alternate U.S. interests. Features interviews with Noam Chomsky, the late Senator Paul Wellstone, Colombian Presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, Congressmen John Conyers and Jim McGovern, U.S. State Department officials, guerilla leaders and others. RSVP on Facebook. Sunday, July 18 – Monday, July 19, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. GREENWICH VILLAGE. New York University Furman Hall Room 216, 245 Sullivan Street, between Washington Square South and West Third Street BORN INTO WAR: AN EXHIBIT OF PHOTOS BY FORMER CHILD SOLDIERS IN COLOMBIA Exhibit and silent auction of photographs by former child soldiers. Short video of former child soldiers and MADRE’s project to support their recovery. Reception to launch report by MADRE and our partners to the UN Human Rights Committee. Admission: $20.00 to attend the event, Wine and Refreshments will be served. More Info: http://www.madre.org/index.php?s=4&news=397 Thursday, June 24, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. BUFFALO. Holiday Inn, 620 Delaware Ave. BENEFIT DINNER Benefit Dinner for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement and Southern Sudan and Abyei area Referendum Conference. Call Manon JokAleu: 716-913-8361 to reserve your seat by June 10. Sunday June 27, 2:00 - 11:00 p.m. SYRACUSE. Art Rage Gallery, 505 Hawley Avenue. Screening of "The Man of Two Havanas", "Alicia Alonso", "Mission Against Terror", "Comandante", "Pastors for Peace", "Memories of Underdevelopment". Sliding scale donation: $0-$25 (no one turned away). More information: www.artragegallery.org, 315-218-5711. Sunday, June 27, 4:00 p.m. GRAND ISLAND. Riverside-Salem UCC/DC, "The Cottage," 3449 West River Road MUSIC IN THE WOODS With Nan Hoffman, Joe Tumino, Tom & Kathy DeLoughry, Mary Bieger Bring chairs and blankets, if you can. Potluck following. Monday, June 28, 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. WEST POINT. The Thayer Gate in downtown Highland Falls and the Stony Lonesome Gate off of Route 9W, north of Highland Falls. RALLY TO WELCOME NEW WEST POINT CADETS Join in welcoming the Class of 2014, at the two primary entrances to West Point. Wednesday, June 30, 3:00 p.m. BUFFALO. 74 Wellington Ave (near Hertel) PEACE FRIENDSHIPMENTS TO CUBA Packing donated items for Peace Friendshipments to Cuba. Bring donated items to Maxine’s house. Guidelines for donated items Thursday, July 1, 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. DELMAR. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave. FILM: THE PEOPLE SPEAK Narrated by Howard Zinn. Sunday, July 4, 6:30 p.m. BUFFALO/FORT ERIE. Americans meet at Front Park, Buffalo. Canadians meet at Mather Arch, Friendship Festival, Fort Erie, Ontario ACROSS THE BORDER Hands Across the Border is a Peace Initiative started in 2009 by the Binational Friendship Festival of Fort Erie and Buffalo. The action is establishing a pattern to be followed into 2012 - 2014: The Bicentennial in which we celebrate 200 Years of Peace between our Countries. Wednesday, July 7, 5:00- 8:00 p.m. ALBANY. First Presbyterian Church, 362. Stae Street. SEND-OFF BBQ FOR THE IFCO/PASTORS FOR PEACE CARAVAN Pot Luck. Caravan speaker. Good conversation! Contact: Mabel Leon, 518-372-1531 or mleon2@nycap.rr.com. Wednesday, July 7, 5:00- 8:00 p.m. BUFFALO. Maxine's house, 74 Wellington Ave. (near Hertel) SEND-OFF BBQ FOR THE IFCO/PASTORS FOR PEACE CARAVAN Loading the Friendship Truck and BBQ. Contact: Rev Luis Barrios. Thursday, July 8, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. SYRACUSE. May Memorial UU, 3800 East Genesee Street. CARAVAN TO CUBA POTLUCK. Discussion of caravan goals and history with Q & A and pot-luck dinner. Contact: Doug, digelsrud@twcny.rr.com. Saturday, July 10, 1 p.m. BUFFALO. Ephesus Ministries, 341 Grider St. (next to the Bissonette House) ANNUAL DAY OF PLEDGING AND REMEMBRANCE Day of Pledging Our Oath to Peace and Remembering the Buffalo area Homicide Victims of the past year. This is an annual event and many attend to hear the names of the victims read and to renew their oath to non-violence. Saturday, July 10, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. EAST AURORA. Crossroads Springs Institute at East Aurora's Fireman's Field KIDFEST 2010! Join Glenn Colton in song, Chiavetta's, BBQ chicken, Games, Raffles. All proceeds go Directly to Crossroads Springs school and care center. a school and care center for orphans of AIDS. More info: www.crossroadssprings.org. Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 23 BUFFALO. Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence, 80 Durham Avenue. CAMP PEACEPRINTS! The third annual summer camp sponsored by the SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence. Camp Peaceprints is an alternative day camp for 8 to 13 year-olds devoted to contemporary issues of social justice and to learning how nonviolence, activism, and community are paths to social change.The cost is $100 per week, with sliding scale payments and scholarshipsavailable. Youth 14 years of age or older can register to become camp assistants.For more information: www.sisterkarencenter.org/camppp.html. 
Friday, July 23 – Sunday, July 25 ALBANY. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 10 Eyck Plaza, State and Lodge Streets NATIONAL PEACE CONFERENCE: BRING THE TROOPS HOME SCHEDULE:
Friday evening, July 23: Panel discussion on “Strategies & Tactics in the Struggle to End the Empire’s Wars
and Occupations”; Presentation of Action Proposal
Saturday, July 24: Keynote Speakers; Workshops; Lunch panel on Government Repression, Defense of Political Prisoners, and Guantanamo Detainees; Plenary Discussion of Action Proposal, Amendments & Resolutions Saturday evening, July 24: Public Forum with speakers & cultural performances Sunday, July 25: Plenary Discussion and Vote on Action Proposal; Workshops KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: NOAM CHOMSKY, DONNA DEWITT ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS: Joel Kovel, Dahlia Wasfi, Leila Zand, Cheri Honkala, Medea Benjamin, Kathy Kelly, Michael Ferner, Kevin Martin, Michael McPhearson, Nada Khader, Larry Holmes, David Swanson, Glen Ford, Blanca Missé, Pam Africa, Cindy Sheehan, Fahima Vorgetts (partial list) Get more info and register at www.nationalpeaceconference.org. Tuesday, September 14 BUFFALO. Betty's Restaurant, 370 Virginia Street. DINE OUT FOR UGANDA. A fundraising dinner by Global African Village. GAV will received 10% of the proceeds from all dine-in meals eaten at Betty's that day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). We will also be holding a raffle for a beautiful framed photograph of an African elephant, which will be on display. More info: http://www.globalafricanvillage.org/. Many local peace groups hold regular events, vigils, "Honk for Peace" actions, etc. See our list: www.panys.org/ongoing.htm 
All SummerNEW MEXICO and other locations. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOMB's DISARMAMENT SUMMER. Think Outside the Bomb, the largest youth-led anti-nuclear network in the US, is organizing Disarmament Summer near Los Alamos, New Mexico, in partnership with the Tribal Environmental Watch Alliance, TEWA Women United, the Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment, Products of Atzlan youth group, and the Southwest Indigenous Uranium Forum. For further information please check out www.thinkoutsidethebomb.org, call (408) 676-TOTB (8682), or email Rebecca Riley, totbchicago@gmail.com or Lisa Putkey, lisaputkey@gmail.com. 
Tuesday, June 22 - Saturday, June 26DETROIT. U.S. SOCIAL FORUM "Not a conference but a space to come up with the peoples’ solutions to the economic and ecological crisis." Self-Organized Workshops; People's Movement Assemblies; Plenaries; Work Projects & Work Brigades; Detroit Expanded (DEX); USSF Village & Canopies; Arts & Culture - Performances, Exhibitions, Film Festival; Children's Social forum & Youth Camp; Detroit Local Organizing; International Participation; Direct Action; Open Space; Tours; Grassroots Fundraising. Saturday, July 3 – Monday, July 5 OAK RIDGE, TENNESEE. span class=eventbig>30TH ANNIVERSARIES OF NUKEWATCH, NUCLEAR RESISTER, PLOWSHARES Maryville College and the Y-12 Nuclear Weapons Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee celebrate the 30th anniversaries of Nukewatch, The Nuclear Resister, The Plowshares Eight (The Plowshares Movement!) More info and registration: http://disarmnowplowshares.wordpress.com/. Going out of state? Check UFPJ's national Events Calendar: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php . |