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LET'S GO TO THE ANTI WAR RALLY
Hi every one - I hope every one is doing well! I am sending announcement of the BIG BIG BIG rally at beautiful Dolores Park in SF to show the people's rejection of VIOLENCE and WAR -- and the ugly backlash that Arab, Muslim, and South Asian citizens in the US have been suffering. So, the following roposal is perfect for someone who is 1)not really excited about the violence or war idea; and/or 2)want to see what big rallies are like, and what all they mean!!! LET'S GO TO THE RALLY, AND 3 BILINGUAL COORDINATORS WILL GUIDE THE GROUP TO THE PARK, AND PROVIDE TRANSLATION, EXPLANATION, ETC. FOR ALL KINDS OF ACTIVITIES YOU WILL SEE THERE!!!! GOING AS A GROUP WILL ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE AND THE JOY OF SPENDING A GREAT TIME WITH FELLOW JAPANESE WITH COMMON CONCERNS!!!! The information about the Japanese gathering for the Rally is: What:
The Japanese showing a collective presence
against WAR at Dolores Park If you are interested in preparing some posters or anything, bring them! If you have a good idea what symbol to wear (armband, a pin, hair accessory, anything --), please share it with us!!! Also, if you are interested in participating in the preparation of visual signs, please contact me!! The media love such "eye candies" and to have Japanese signs would be fabulous. The Japanese version of this should come out, too. JPRN is a contact if any one could take that on. jprn@igc.org -- Thank you! Keep reading, for the info on the Rally itself! Peace,
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Anti-Racist, Anti-War Call to Action! Sat
Sep. 29 We extend our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all those who lost loved ones on September 11, as well as to the thousands of workers who were in lower Manhattan that day. Like many others, our organizations had members and friends who worked in the World Trade Center and the area, and who lost loved ones. In light of the current crisis, with its tragic consequences for so many thousands of people, we call for a demonstration to address the immediate danger posed by racism and the grave threat of a new war. While thousands of families are in mourning for the death and injuries of loved ones, the Bush administration is taking advantage of the tragic human toll to strengthen the forces of repression while intensifing the Pentagon's war drive, especially in the Middle East. Arab and Muslim peoples in the United States are reporting that they are facing racist harassment in their communities, on their jobs and at mosques. Anti-Arab racism is a poison that should be repudiated. The government is attempting to take away our civil liberties and to create a climate in which it could be impossible for people to speak out. The Bush administration is attempting to take advantage of this crisis to militarize US society with a vast expansion of police powers intended to severely restrict basic democratic rights. As
people in the United States, we need to reflect
on US government policy around the world that
devastated the lives of millions of people. Now
is the time for all people of conscience to join
together. If you believe in civil liberties and
oppose racism and war, join us on September 29th
in We demand that the government spend billions to rebuild New York City and compensate the victims of the September 11th bombing and their families, many of whom lost not only loved ones, but also jobs, homes and health care -- not for a new war against the people in the Middle East or elsewhere! All those who oppose racism should stand shoulder to shoulder with our sisters and brothers in the Arab, Muslim and other communities of color who are the victims of violence, scapegoating, harassment, and intimidation in a racist frenzy that's being created throughout the United States. We call on all people---Black, Latino, Asian, Arab, Native and white--to stand together and say no to racism. Contact:
415-821-6545 or 510-845-8835 Global Exchange for
more info. |
