[Jan 30] John Gibler -- "Mexico Unconquered"

2nd Annual Encuentro on Activist Journalism in Latin America
"... desde abajo y a la izquierda..."

featuring

JOHN GIBLER (Global Exchange / KPFA)
DIEGO OSORNO (Mileno)

Mexico-based journalist-activist John Gibler presents his new book, Mexico Unconquered: Chronicles of Power and Revolt (http://www.citylights.com/book/?GCOI=87286100093700), which explores the concept of the Rule of Law in a land known for its implacable corruption and impunity; the political machinations behind Mexico's devastating economic disparities; the implications and consequences of the annual exodus of half a million Mexicans to the United States; the unprecedented civil disobedience uprising in Oaxaca state; and the continuing Indigenous Present that resists the government's attempts to confine Mexico's 10 million indigenous peoples to calm and controlled corners of the past.

Friday, January 30, 7:00 pm
126 Barrows Hall (UCB)

Sponsored by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Division of Arts and Humanities

5 Things You Can Do Right Now About the Oscar Grant Shooting

1. Digg the story so that the national media can pick up on it (Thanks, Jabari For this link):
http://digg.com/world_news/Oakland_Police_Officer_Shoots_Unarmed_Man_Handcuffed_Man
or
http://digg.com/world_news/Oakland_Police_Officer_Shoots_Unarmed_Man_Handcuffed_Man?OTC-em-st1
2. Contact BART Director Carole Ward Allen and demand that 1) the officers involved be taken off duty without pay and charged and fully prosecuted; 2) there be an independent investigation of the shooting that includes a review of training and hiring practices; and 3) BART establish an independent residents' review board for the police Call her at 510-464-6095 or email the BART Directors at BoardofDirectors@bart.gov
3. Call the BART police to complain about the officers' conduct and demand immediate action:
Internal Affairs: Sergeant David Chlebowski 510.464.7029, dchlebo@bart.gov
Chief of Police: Gary Gee 510.464.7022, ggee@bart.gov
Call them toll free at 877.679.7000 and press the last four digits of the phone number you wish to reach.
4. Talk it up on your blogs, networks and talk radio shows (call Michael Baisden 877-6BADBOY or Rev. Al, etc. to get this on the national radar)
5. Stay tuned for other actions, protests, etc., especially if you are in the Bay.