34] Challenge Congress and support the refugees – Nov. 19
35] Support the people of Okinawa – Nov. 19
36] Honduran Human Rights Defenders – Nov. 19
37] Support the refugees -- Nov. 19
38] Okinawa defenders – Nov. 19
39] Film “American Muslims: Facts vs. Fiction” – Nov. 19
40] Cherokee migration and resettlement – Nov. 19
41] Pledge meeting –
Nov. 19
42] Interfaith Concert –
Nov. 19
43] March for the immigrants –
Nov. 20
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34] – Get over to the Rayburn
Building, Judiciary Committee room 2141, US House of Representatives, 45
Independence Ave., WDC, on Thurs., Nov. 19 at 9 AM. The Judiciary Committee will host a hearing
entitled, “The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Its Impact on the Security of the U.S.
Refugee Admissions Program" in an attempt to foster fear and cultivate
anti-refugee and anti-Muslim sentiment to stop the resettlement of Syrian
refugees. The original title of this hearing was "The Terrorist Threat
from Refugees." PACK the hearing room. Go to http://judiciary.house.gov/index.cfm/2015/11/hearing-the-syrian-refugee-crisis-and-its-impact-on-the-security-of-the-u-s-refugee-admissions-program.
35] – Get over to the Rayburn
Building, Room 2226, US House of Representatives, 45 Independence Ave., WDC, on
Thurs., Nov. 19 from 3 to 5 PM.
A delegation from All Okinawa Council will hold a briefing to discuss
the Henoko base construction plan of the U.S. and Japanese governments to
relocate the US Marine Air Station Futenma in Okinawa to Henoko and Oura Bay in
the northern part of the island.
The delegation is
concerned about the environmental impact of the new facilities, including a
runway to be built into the coral areas and natural habitat of the marine
mammal, the dugong and the continued militarization of their island. Over 90%
of all U.S. military bases in Japan are located in Okinawa. On Oct. 13, 2015,
Okinawa’s new Governor Takshi Onaga revoked the land reclamation approval for
the Henoko base construction, which was granted by then governor Hirokazu
Nakaima in December 2013. The Henoko construction plan faces substantial
opposition from the people of Okinawa. Protests of 35,000 citizens
against the construction of the base have rocked the island. Members of the All
Okinawa Council believe that a critical review of the plan by the US government
is necessary. Delegation organizer Suzuyo Takazoto can be reached
at suzuyo@mxi.mesh.ne.jp.
36] – Come to American University, Kay Lounge, 4400 Massachusetts
Ave. NW, WDC, on Thurs., Nov. 19 at 4 PM as part of the Human Rights Defender
Series, and listen to Miriam
Miranda and Berta Caceres. These
renowned human rights defenders are at the forefront of political, economic,
and environmental crises unfolding in Honduras. Their stories bring to
life the unique risks and protection strategies of woman activists who are
defending territories and natural resources. RSVP to kslc@american.edu or
202-885-3321.
37] – Gather at the Frederick Douglass
Statue, UMD, College Park, on Thurs., Nov. 19 at 6 PM. #RefugeesWelcome. Gov. Hogan recently announced that he is
requesting an end to resettlement of Syrian refugees in Maryland. UMD will come
together to take a stand against this fear-mongering and Islamophobia. Support
human rights and welcome refugees into our state. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/142658779426150.
38] – In the Dining Room at All Souls
Church Unitarian, 1500 Harvard St. NW, WDC, on Thurs., Nov. 19 from 7 to 9
PM to hear about the struggle in Okinawa.
For two decades, the people of Okinawa have been protesting the
construction of a US military base in Henoko. Residents have disrupted offshore
drilling tests by protesting in fishing boats and kayaks. They maintain a tent
city on the beach, hold candlelight vigils, and there is a 24/7 sit-in protest
at the construction site. Ignoring this major opposition from the people of
Okinawa, the US and Japanese governments began construction work last year.
The building of this military base will not
only put residents in physical danger and destroy local marine life, but
further reinforces the long-term violation of Okinawans’ democratic rights,
including their right to self-determination. Globally, it reflects Japan's
slippery slope toward further militarization and increasing US military
presence in Asia. The All Okinawa
Council (AOC) consists of elected officials, and community leaders, city
council members, business owners, professors, and students. They represent 80%
of Okinawans who oppose the construction of the new base, and they are visiting
the U.S. to lobby Congress and spread awareness among the US public. There is a
suggested donation of $5, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1483239965316087/.
39] – Unity Productions Foundation, in
partnership with the Bridge Initiative at Georgetown University, is pleased to
present the national film premiere of UPF's latest short film, “American
Muslims: Facts vs. Fiction,” followed by a panel discussion on the growing
Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric in the US election season and beyond.
From Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson’s statement that American
Muslims should take loyalty oaths, to the planned anti-Muslim rallies in over
twenty cities, Islamophobic statements and sentiment have managed to capture
attention and cause alarm on near a weekly basis.
This event which will take place at Georgetown
University, ICC Auditorium, 3700 O St. NW, WDC, on Thurs., Nov. 19 from 7 to 9
PM and will showcase a new 11-minute film produced by UPF entitled, American
Muslims: Facts vs. Fiction which presents groundbreaking research from public
opinion surveys and studies of the American Muslim community. The event will
also launch a nationwide set of screening events with our film at different
universities and communities, and panelists will be asked to reflect on
proactive strategies Americans can use to respond
to this rising Islamophobia. RSVP at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/combating-islamophobia-in-the-election-cycle-tickets-19476695320.
40] – In this revealing history of
Cherokee migration and resettlement, Gregory Smithers uncovers the origins of
the Cherokee diaspora and explores how communities and individuals have
negotiated their Cherokee identities, even when geographically removed from the
Cherokee Nation headquartered in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It is happening at
Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Rd. NW, WDC, on Thurs., Nov. 19 from 7 to 9
PM. The Cherokee are one of the largest
Native American tribes in the United States, with more than three hundred thousand
people across the country claiming tribal membership and nearly one million
people internationally professing to have at least one Cherokee Indian
ancestor. Beginning in the eighteenth century, the author transports the reader
back in time to tell the poignant story of the Cherokee people migrating
throughout North America, including their forced exile along the infamous Trail
of Tears (1838–39). Smithers is
associate professor of history at Virginia Commonwealth University and author
of numerous books and articles about Native American and African American
history. Go to http://pottershousedc.org/event-blog/2015/10/22/cherokee-diaspora-book-event-author-talk-with-gregory-smithers.
41] – The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore now meets
on Thursdays at 7:30 PM, and the meetings take place at Max’s residence. There
will be a meeting on Thurs., Nov. 19 at 7:30 PM. The agenda will include Freddie Gray &
local organizing, killer drones and Obama, the Drone Report, Rep. Sarbanes, the
refugees and the unending wars. Call 410-366-1637 or email mobuszewski at
verizon.net.
42] – Get over to the Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935
Macomb St. NW, WDC, on Thurs., Nov. 19 at 7:30 PM for an InterFaith Concert of
Metropolitan Washington's display of unity through music by diverse local
artists and a vital program to raise support for interfaith efforts throughout
the year. General admission tickets are
$25 each. There are discounts for students, seniors, and groups of 10+ (as well
as a need for volunteer ushers!). Go to http://ifcmw.org/concert/.2100.
43] – Go to 2100 Clarendon Blvd. , Courthouse Plaza, Arlington 22201, on Fri.,
Nov. 20 from 8 AM to noon and March for Immigrant Families and an End to
Deportations. A press conference will follow.
Walk from Arlington to the White House in recognition of the one-year
anniversary of President Obama’s announcement concerning Immigration Relief
(DAPA, DACA extended). With the recent 5th Circuit decision to keep both
programs blocked, it is imperative that we demonstrate the urgent need
for relief for millions of immigrant families including those with US citizen
children, all of whom continue to live in fear of deportation. Marchers will
hold a press conference at 11:30 AM in front of the White House. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1069586176408110/.
To be
continued.
Donations can
be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD
21218. Ph: 410-366-1637; Email: mobuszewski [at] verizon.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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