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Corazon del Tiempo-Zapatista Fundraiser

2010-05-20T22:53:00.000-07:00

Jolom Maya'etik - Mayan Women Weavers event at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts

2010-05-08T07:55:00.000-07:00

When: Saturday May 15, 2010Times: 2 pm Gathering for Immigrant Women Artisans (in Spanish)4 pm Presentation by Celia Santíz Ruiz (in English and Spanish, open to the public)Where: MCCLA Inti-Raymi Gallery, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco

"XIP XOP OAXACA" Film Screening and discussion

2010-04-27T18:21:00.000-07:00

Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: AK PRESS WAREHOUSE 674-A 23rd. St Oakland, CA “Xip Xop oaXaca” (50 Minutes) Hip Hop is alive and well today all over the world.. This film is just another piece of evidence that by taking back identity, territory and community, Hip Hop can be part of a movement for hood liberation. In Oaxaca, Mexico we see one more city in which young

[May 7] Benefit for victims of repression and political prisoners in Atenco (SF)

2010-04-27T09:28:00.001-07:00

Bocas Radioactivas

2010-04-22T20:42:00.000-07:00

April 29th 7:30pm @ La galeria de la razaAn Evening of Bilingual Spoken Word about Race, Colonialism and Hip-Hop/La poesia y politica del Hip-HopA Spanish- English spoken word event to bring awareness to Black Latino heritage, immigrant rights and Spanglish culture through the global lens of the Hip-Hop generation. Also celebrating the release of Bocafloja’s book of political hip-hop poetry in

Corazon Del Tiempo - Heart of Time

2010-03-18T09:28:00.001-07:00

Eastside Arts Alliance and Indigenous Delegation to Chiapas presents... Final Fridays Films of Resistance & SolidarityCorazon Del Tiempo - Heart of Time Friday, March 26 7:00pm, Eastside Cultural Center2277 international Blvd, Oakland CA, more info: 510.533.6629 Click Here to watch the Trailer! Film screening and community discussion facilitated by a delegation of Native women from the Bay Area

The War Before: The Writings of Safiya Bukhari

2010-02-17T20:34:00.000-08:00

Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Women's Building Street: 3453 18th Street City/Town: San Francisco, CABay Area Release Eventwith Safiya Bukhari's Daughter, Wonda Jones, Editor, Laura Whitehorn, Former Panther, Kiilu Nyasha and other guests.The War Before: The True Life Story of Becoming a Black Panther, Keeping the Faith in Prison & Fighting for Those Left

SPARKS FLY 2010

2010-02-07T13:11:00.000-08:00

After 25 years, political prisoner, Marilyn BucK is scheduled to get out of jail later this year. Jailed for actions in solidarity with the Black liberation movement and anti war movements, Marilyn, has been a voice for peace, justice and human rights during her entire incarceration. As an anti-racist, feminist, poet, teacher, and friend, Marilyn represents the passion and endurance of women

HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHIAPAS - February 18

2010-01-26T21:22:00.000-08:00

Human rights defenders are on the front lines in the Mexican government's low-intensity war against indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico. The Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center (Frayba) has been the key defender of indigenous people unjustly imprisoned and also of communities that suffer violent displacement. The Chiapas Support Committee is very honored to present a program

"El Otro Amor" Dance Party Fundraiser - Feb 6

2010-01-24T13:26:00.000-08:00

Why Oppose the Olympic Games?-A Speaking Tour by Indigenous Activists- Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM -

2010-01-19T11:27:00.000-08:00

A Speaking Tour by Indigenous ActivistsTuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM -Eastside Arts Alliance, 2277 International Blvd, Oakland- $5-$10 suggested donation(no one turned away for lack of funds).Hosted by Eastside Arts Alliance and Chiapas Support Committee As part of a provincial and west coast speaking tour, an Indigenousactivist from “Canada” will be speaking about the impacts of the

Human Rights in Chiapas- Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7:30 PM

2010-01-19T11:22:00.000-08:00

SPEAKER FROM CHIAPAS IN FEBRUARY!Mark Your Calendar Now!Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7:30 PM - Human Rights in ChiapasLa Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA$5 - $10 Donation Requested(1 & 1/2 blocks from Ashby BART), Wheelchair AccessibleHosted by the Chiapas Support CommitteeVictor Hugo López, Communications Coordinator at the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center

Water, Gold Mining & Community Resistance-January 20, 2010

2010-01-15T09:42:00.000-08:00

Water, Gold Mining, and Community ResistanceWednesday, January 207:00pm-9:30pmModern Times Bookstore888 Valencia Street, SFJoin filmmaker Jason Wallach, CISPES, and FMLN-SF to explore how people in El Salvador are organizing to stop gold mining and to defend the land and water where they live.This event features a screening of Until the Last Drop: Tales from the Battle for El Salvador’s Water,

Reclaim Public Education @ Kroeber Hall

2010-01-13T21:31:00.000-08:00

START DATE: Tuesday January 19TIME: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Location Details:Kroeber Hall is on the South East end of the University of Berkeley Campus. College Ave. and Bancroft intersect and about twenty yards to the left is Kroeber. Growing activism in California campuses is a necessary response to budget cuts and fee hikes. Last fall UCBerekely students joined forces with with staff and

Take Back the Land in Oakland- January 14, 2010

2010-01-13T21:26:00.000-08:00

Max Rameau will be speaking at the Just Cause Oakland West Oakland office, 3463 San Pablo Ave (at the California Hotel), Oakland, CA on Thursday, January 14, 2010 beginning at 6:30pm. Max will be talking about Elevating Housing to the Level of a Human Right.As part of the effort to build a national movement, Take Back the Land is in the Bay area meeting with organizations.For more information

[Nov 21] Zapatista Community Celebration

2009-11-10T21:43:00.000-08:00

[Nov 15] Strategies for Anti-Racist Organizing (Oakland)

2009-11-08T02:53:00.000-08:00

Invitation to join Catalyst Project and the Anne Braden ProgramLeadership Team and Participants for our upcoming open session:Strategies for Anti-Racist OrganizingSunday November 15th, 3-5 pm Humanist Hall, 390 27th St in Oakland(The Humanist Hall is Wheelchair accessible)You are warmly invited to this upcoming Anne Braden Program session.We hope you can join us for a panel discussion on

[Oct 9] "Study-in" @ UC Berkeley

2009-10-06T19:30:00.000-07:00

[Sep 30] Documental: "Guerreros del Arcoiris"

2009-09-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

"Guerreros del Arcoiris"Tatiana RojasGuerreros del Arcoiris (Grand Festival Award, Berkeley Video and Film Festival, 2009) es un documental sobre el proceso de refundación constituyente que ha emprendido Bolivia y las amenazas secesionistas que se levantan en nombre de las autonomías departamentales. Este documental, grabado durante el mes de diciembre de 2007 en las localidades de la Paz, el

Latin@ LGBTQ Pride 2009

2009-09-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

PLEASE come all...and invite others. Hope to see you there Amor Sin Fronteras: Comunidad Es PoderLatin@ LGBTQ Pride 2009Sunday, September 20thDolores Park, San Francisco Hello Amor Sin Fronteras Amig@s, Allies, and Familia,This is Will Romero with the Amor Sin Fronteras (ASF) Outreach Committee. Hope you are all well. Just want to remind you that THIS Sunday, September 20th will be the 5th Annual

[Aug 20] Ships in the NIght: Queer Dance Party/Barcos en la noche: baile de mariposas

2009-08-20T14:04:00.000-07:00

Barcos en la noche: Baile de mariposasShips in the Night: Queer Dance Party********** Fecha/Date: 08/20/09Tiempo/Time: 10pm - 2amEntrada/Entrance: $5DJ’s Durt, Black, & Jean Jamz@ SF Underground: 242 Haight Street **********Recaudación de fondos para la delegación indígena del área de la bahía a ChiapasA fundraiser to benefit the bay area Indigenous

[Jul 16, 29 & Aug 12]Encuentro de Organizadores Transnacionales

2009-08-12T13:38:00.000-07:00

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[Aug 10] Help Rebuild DQ-University Talking Circle

2009-08-10T17:52:00.000-07:00

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[Aug 3] Stop Repression in Honduras Press Conference/Rally

2009-08-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

[español abajo]Stop Represion in Honduras!Press Conference/RallyContact: 415 368 8481Monday August 3rd 2009, 4:00 p.m.San Francisco Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Avenue.Civic Center BART StationMilitary Coup in HondurasStand in Solidarity with the People of HondurasThe Latin America Solidarity Coalition (BALASC) condemns the military coup against the democratically elected Honduran President

[Jul 28] Sunrise Prayer Vigil & Rally for Leonard Peltier

2009-07-28T14:16:00.000-07:00

===>AIM-West action alert...please share...please come<=== SUNRISE PRAYER VIGIL & RALLY calling for the freedom of LEONARD PELTIERTuesday, 28 July 2009 6:00 am to 3:00 pm old Federal Building450 Golden Gate Ave (bet. Polk & Larkin), SFOn Tuesday, July 28th the US Parole Commission in Lewisburg, PA, will review the case of Leonard Peltier, held in prison for over three decades. Everyone is invited

[Jul 23] The Garden: Documentary on South Central Farm

2009-07-23T11:29:00.000-07:00

THE GARDEN*A film by Scott Hamilton Kennedy*Pueblo Nuevo Summer Film SeriesThursday July 23rd 6:30pm-9:30pmPueblo Nuevo is proud to present a screening of the Academy Award nominated documentary,THE GARDEN. This powerful film traces the birth and demolition of the South Central Farm in Los Angeles, the largest urban farm in the United States. Click on the following link to view the trailer: http:

[Jul 23] Benefit Show for Leonard Peltier

2009-07-22T14:02:00.000-07:00

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[Jul 18] Hip-Hop/Punk Benefit Party for DF Anarchists

2009-07-18T14:55:00.000-07:00

***PLEASE HELP FORWARD, AVOIDING FLIERS MEANS WE NEED YR HELP ;)ARCO, Collective Action and Resistance presents:BENEFIT PARTY for ANARCHISTS IN MEXICO@----------,--------------,-----------@THIS SATURDAY!!! July 18th, from 5pm-10pm@ Station 40, 3030 B, 16th street,(near Mission st, next to the dollar store)(sliding scale donation, no one turned away for lack of funds, butevery $ goes a long way)5-

[Jul 16] Sisters, Oceania, Rise: Poetry & Music

2009-07-16T13:58:00.000-07:00

<<<<"SISTERS, OCEANIA, RISE">>>>Thursday, July 16th, 2009La Peña Cultural Center3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA**An evening of poetry, music, and art from Oceanic feministas of the diaspora***Vaimoana Niumeitou*Loa Niumeitolu*Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu*Erica Benton*Dallas Teo*Teresa Siagatonu*Ryan Fuimaono*Tatiana Kaneholahi*Penina Taesali*Ose Hosea*Jean Melesaine$5 for students and $7 for general

[Jul 11] Task Force on the Americas' Open House & Film Festival

2009-07-11T15:46:00.000-07:00

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[Jul 11] Enemy Alien (film screening)

2009-07-11T15:36:00.000-07:00

You are cordially invited to a free film screening of"Enemy Alien"Saturday July 11th, at 7:30 p.m.Buena Vista United Methodist Church2311 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda(510) 522-2688a documentary-in-progress (completed running time: 56:40)See the trailer A crossroad where Japanese American Internment experience meets Post 9/11 Homeland Security craze.A Japanese American filmmaker

[Jul 1, 8, 10] Visual Poetry and Performance Festival

2009-07-10T08:17:00.000-07:00

Exhibition Dates: June 19 - July 10 2009Performance Dates: June 24, July 1 and July 8.MCCLA GalleriesWednesday, July 1, 7pm $5MAIZ and NK603: Action(Z)Performance by: Violeta Luna & Guillermo GalindoA hybrid collaborative performance between post_Mexican musician and performer gal*in_dog aka Guillermo Galindo, and Mexican post-performance artist Violeta Luna.In search of a hybrid 21st-century

[Jul 9] Desarrollando un Análisis Queer alrededor de los Derechos Migratorios en el Area de la Bahía

2009-07-09T09:43:00.000-07:00

-- sigue en español -- Queer Community Conversation around Migrant Rights Work in the Bay Area: Join queers, immigrants, and queer-immigrants for a Community Conversation Hosted by HAVOQ (formerly known as the Queer Youth Organizing Project) Thursday, July 9th 7-9pm at el Centro del Pueblo (474 Valencia St @ 16th) Brief panel followed by group conversation with: Heba Nimr • Cecilia Chung

[Jul 7] AIM to hold SF Community Forum on Current Status of Peru and Indigenous Peoples

2009-07-07T16:53:00.000-07:00

please share...AIM to hold SF Community Forum on Current Status of Peru and Indigenous Peoples Tuesday, July 7, 20095 to 9 pm (Forum begins at 6 pm)Veteran’s War Memorial Building, Rm 207401 Van Ness Street (@ McAlister) The Public Forum will be moderated by Professor Dr. Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz, special guests and invited support group representatives of Mexico's EZLN, Nicaragua's FSLN, El

[Jul 3] Vigil para Honduras

2009-07-03T16:41:00.000-07:00

Friends, Please join the VIGIL FOR HONDURAS Today (Wed., July 1), 6:00 pm at 24th and Mission in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District. Get off at BART 24th St. Station and you're there! STOP THE MILITARY COUP IN HONDURAS!!!! DEFEND THE DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED PRESIDENT MANUEL ZELAYA!!!! DEMAND THAT THAT OBAMA NOT RECOGNIZE THE COUP PLOTTERS!!!! SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF HONDURAS!!!! NO

[Jun 12] Film on organic gardening (San Rafael)

2009-06-13T10:18:00.000-07:00

[May 21] Shutdown Prison Control Units - Event and Movie

2009-05-13T10:07:00.000-07:00

Bay Area STOPMAX presents:"UNLOCK THE BOX"Event and Movie Documenting the Struggle to Shutdown Prison Control UnitsThursday, May 21st, 2009 | $5Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts2868 Mission StreetSan Francisco CA 941106pm food, performance and Speakers; 7pm movie screeningContact: bayarea.stopmax@gmail.comFor more information Download PDF flyerMABEL NEGRETE : Community and

[May 19] Radical Graphics Workshop: Intro to Photoshop

2009-05-12T21:04:00.000-07:00

Tuesday May 196:00 PM - 9:00 PMGalería de la RazaStudio 24 2857 24th St. @ BryantSan Francisco,CA 94110Open to the public / Donations appreciatedThis very introductory workshop is aimed at those who have little to no experience with Photoshop, with hopes of giving radicals some tools to begin making their own print and web flyers, posters, announcements, etc.

[May 15] Dinner to Celebrate Elections in El Salvador (San Rafael)

2009-05-06T00:44:00.000-07:00

Friday, May 156 - 9 PMFirst United Methodist Church9 Ross Valley Drive (at Fourth Street)San RafaelVictory party to celebrate the outcome of the recent elections in El Salvador and the upcoming inauguration of a progressive presidentSpecial guests will include Bay Area members of the FMLN (Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front) and CISPES (the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El

[May 12] SF School Board to vote on restoring JROTC

2009-05-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

San Francisco School Board to VOTE on restoring JROTC at its next meeting.Come to the meeting and show your support for the school board members who are standing up against the Pentagon's onslaught.Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 6:00 pm555 Franklin Street at McAllisterIt is time for JROTC to go. The San Francisco Board of Education voted over two years ago to phase out the Junior Reserve Officers'

[May 9] Teach-in: Bail out working people, not the banks!

2009-05-04T14:00:00.000-07:00

TEACH-IN & MASS MOBILIZATION PLANNING MEETINGSATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009 - 1 to 5 p.m.(registration begins at 12:30 p.m.)Plumbers Hall,1621 Market St. @ Franklin St.(3 blocks from Civic Station BART stop; @ Van Ness MUNI stop)San FranciscoWithout joining together for our common interests, we don't have the strength to change our government's priorities. We must begin to build a massive movement

[May 3] Justice for Atenco! / Justicia por Atenco (Oakland)

2009-05-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

Sunday, May 3Justice for Atenco!A Community Report on San Salvador Atenco in OaklandNiebyl-Proctor Library6501 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 946096:30 - 9:00 PMWe will show two videos on San Salvador Atenco and give some background on the community’s successful 2001 & 2002 resistance to government plans to build an airport on their land.The second video will show police terrorizing the community on

[May 2] U.S. Trade Policy & Its Impacts on Food, Land, and Immigration in the Americas (UC Berkeley)

2009-05-02T10:54:00.000-07:00

Not Just Change but Justice!A joint LASC/NACLA ConferenceU.S. Trade Policy & its Impacts on Food, Land, and ImmigrationSaturday, May 2, 1 PM - 6 PM110 Barrows Hall (near Telegraph & Bancroft)UC Berkeley CampusLASC: Latin america Solidarity Coalition (www.lasolidarity.org)NACLA Report on the Americas: North American Congress on Latin America(http://nacla.org/justicecampaign, https://nacla.org/

[May 1] Marcha 1 de mayo / May 1 march (San Francisco)

2009-05-01T04:49:00.000-07:00

[English below] Únete a la marcha pro-migrante y trabajadoresDía internacional del trabajador ¡Trabajo sí! ¡Guerra no! ¡Legalización ahora!1 de mayo - 1:30pmParque Dolores [Calle 19 y Dolores]El gobierno sigue gastando billones en la guerra mientras que las condiciones para los trabajadores empeoran por la perdida de sus trabajos, los recortes en servicios e incremento a la represión. Este día

[May 1] Marcha 1 de mayo / May 1 march (Oakland)

2009-05-01T04:40:00.000-07:00

DIA INTERNACIONAL DE LOS TRABAJADORESVIERNES, 1ro de Mayo 2009 en Oakland"DERECHOS HUMANOS PARA TODOS: Legalizacion, Si Podemos!"3:30 - 4:30pm Programa en Fruitvale BART Plaza4:30 - 6:00pm Marcha al MunicipalAlto a los ataques contra Inmigrantes!Deporten a los bancos, NO a los Inmigrantes!Alojamiento, Salud Medica y Educacion para TODOS!INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY 2009FRIDAY, MAY 1 in Oakland"HUMAN

[May 1] Marcha 1 de mayo / May 1 march (San Jose)

2009-05-01T04:30:00.000-07:00

Inmigrantes Unidos Marchando por una Reforma Justa y HumanaAlianza por Reforma Migratoria del Valle del Silicio (SVAIR) urge a todas las comunidades a participar en las Marchas Nacionales: 1 de mayo - 4:00 PM Story & King RdSan Jose ¡Si no puede marchar, dénos la bienvenida en el City Hall de San Jose, pero no deje de participar!Immigrants United Marching for Just and Humane Immigration

[Apr 28] Workers Memorial Day speak-out to protect health and safety on the job (SF)

2009-04-12T21:53:00.000-07:00

April 28, 2009 Workers Memorial Day Speak-Out To Protect Health And Safety On The Job3:00 PM - Press ConferenceAt front of Pfizer Research Facility455 Mission Bay Boulevard South at 3rd St.San Francisco(Next to the New UCSF Biotech China Basin building)7:00 PM Speak-OutAt ILWU Local 342nd St/Embarcadero on the left side of AT&T ParkFree Parking at ILUW Local 34Speakers including: Shiela Davis,

[APR 27] Blackfire & Jeremy Goodfeather

2009-04-12T14:03:00.000-07:00

Urban Rez Productions PresentsSaving the LegacyA Benefit for the Intertribal Friendship HouseFeaturing:BlackfireJeremy GoodfeatherFood SaleSpecial GuestsVendors & More!All proceeds go towards renovating the IFH silk screening studio and gift shop!$7-10 sliding scaleNo Drugs or AlcoholNo one ever turned away for lack of funds.

[Apr 25] “Love Yo’ Mama” Environmental Justice Earth Day Celebration

2009-04-09T17:33:00.000-07:00

Join Communities for a Better Environment for ourFirst Annual “Love Yo’ Mama” Environmental Justice Earth Day Celebrationin East OaklandApril 25, 2009There will be local talent, entertainment, live music, speakers, poets, food, vendors, free health screenings and more. The parade stars at Tassafaronga Recreation Center (975 - 85th Avenue) at noon, and ends at ACORN Woodland Elementary (1025 81st

[Apr 25] Ama a tu Mamá: evento para el Día de la Tierra

2009-04-09T15:53:00.000-07:00

Sábado, 25 de abrilComunidades para un Medio Ambiente Mejoren colaboración con ACORN Woodland escuela primariay Tassafaronga centro de recreaciónpresenta“Ama a Tú Mamá” el primer evento anual del Día de la Tierracon el tema de justicia medioambientalHabrá talento de grupos locales, entretenimiento, música en vivo, oradores, poetas, comida, vendedores, pruebas de salud gratis y más! El desfile

[Apr 24] 19th Annual Statewide Latino Social Work Network Conference (Sacramento)

2009-04-08T13:31:00.000-07:00

19th Annual Statewide Latino Social Work Network ConferenceStatewide training conference on ImmigrationStarts: 8 AM Friday, April 24thSierra II Arts & Community Center2791 24th St.Sacramento, CA. 95818.8:00 A.M. Continental breakfast9:00 A.M. Opening Remarks by Bishop Soto, MSW, is FREE & Open to the Public for that hour. Scholarships to attend the conference are available The 5:30PM

[Apr 24] Encuentro Xican@ 2

2009-04-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

U.C. Berkeley's Xican@ Culture Working Group is proud to announceencuentro xican@ 2,or, xican@ love and the new familia: gender, sexuality, and allianceUniversity of California, BerkeleyApril 24, 2009"Tenderness, a sign of vulnerability, is so feared that it is showered on women with verbal abuse and blows. Men, even more than women, are fettered to gender roles. Women at least have had the guts

[Apr 23] Crimes without Punishment: Gender-Motivated Killings in Guatemala

2009-04-07T02:18:00.000-07:00

At the University of California, Hastings College of the Law Crimes without Punishment: Gender-Motivated Killings in Guatemala Thursday, April 23, 2009 Guest Speakers: Carmen Aída Ibarra Morán, Mónica María Leonardo Segura and Professor Karen Musalo Reception: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.Program: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. UC Hastings College of the Law, Alumni Reception Center 200 McAllister Street, 2nd

[Apr 18] Community Report on the Zapatista Festival of Dignified Rage

2009-04-06T22:50:00.000-07:00

Saturday, April 18The Chiapas Support Committee presentsCommunity Report on the Zapatista Festival of Dignified RageProgram starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 6:00 PM. Fresno City College, Forum Hall 1101 E University Ave Fresno, CA 93741 Hosted by Sustainable Action. Free Admission!

[Apr 17] La Otra Educacion/The Other Education

2009-04-06T21:25:00.000-07:00

HOMEY Movie Nights PresentsLa Otra Educacion, The Other EducationApril 17, 2009, 6pm-9pmHOMEY Office: 1337 Mission St. (9th & Mission)San FranciscoFood & Refreshments ServedWe will be hosting Patricia Hernandez, a professor and sociologist from Mexico's University, UNAM. Specializing in "popular education" that connects theory with practice, she has helped indigenous communities in Mexico's

[Apr17] Gold, Greed, & Genocide

2009-04-06T20:54:00.000-07:00

Film Screening and Panel Discussion!!!Film: Gold, Greed, and GenocideDate: Friday, April 17, 2009Time: 7pm-10pmLocation: Eastside Arts Alliance (2277 International Blvd @ 23rd Ave, Oakland)Donation: $5-$5,000, 000 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds, serio)One Struggle! Una Lucha! The Native Delegation Collective is having this film screening to fund raise for a delegation of local

[Apr 16] Bay Area Native Reports on his Year in Colombia

2009-04-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

Bay Area native Chris Courtheyn will discuss the year he spent on the Fellowship of Reconcilliation (FOR) team providing accompaniment in a remote rural community in a conflicted region in northwest Colombia. His assignment was in the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó, which three years ago established a sister city relationship with Fairfax, Marin County. This community of

[Apr 16] Neoliberalism & Self Determination Spring 2009 Tour

2009-04-05T12:16:00.000-07:00

“Neliberalism and Self Determination” Spring 2009 Tour Thursday, April 16th, 7pmAK Press Warehouse: 674 23rd Street, Oakland (between MLK Blvd & San Pablo)Donations: $0-$100 Simon Sedillo offers perspectives on the global implications of the Oaxacan people’s struggle for communities in the United States. Through this multimedia presentation, Sedillo helps open a powerful space for dialogue on the

[Apr 4] Benefit for the Oakland 100

2009-04-04T17:57:00.000-07:00

Start Time: Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00pm End Time: Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 2:00am Location: Thee Parkside (accessible via the 22 Filmore, or walking/biking 10 blocks from 16th street bart) Street: 1600 17th Street (at Wisconsin) Email: Oakland100@gmail.com DescriptionDancing! Rocking! Politikin!DJ's :Vinyl AbuserPublic FrenemyRock Rock Rock From:Light LeaksYear OneSanta SangreSuspect,

[Apr 3-4] Quebrando El Silencio de Mis Manos / Breaking the Silence of my Hands

2009-04-03T19:53:00.000-07:00

Presentado por/Presented by El Teatro de La Colectiva de MujeresQuebrando El Silencio de Mis Manos(Breaking the Silence of My Hands)Abril/April 3 y/and 4, 8:00 PMBoletos/Tickets $5 - $15Teatro Misión/ Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts2868 Mission Street (entre calles 24 y 25) en San FranciscoAn urban fable about the risks that immigrant women workers face day in day out, and the need to

[Mar 29] COMMUNITY ANTI-WAR AND MILITARISM FORUM

2009-03-10T19:30:00.000-07:00

Sunday, March 29, 20091PM - 4PMOakland Public Library125 14th St.Oakland, CA(Translation in Spanish and childcare will be available)For the sixth anniversary of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq - Unconventional Action in the Bay* will be hosting a radical anti-war discussion and organizing forum. Please join us!The forum will be both educational and participatory, asking everyone there to

[Mar 29] Venezuela Youth Orchestra Documentary

2009-03-10T10:14:00.000-07:00

VENEZUELA YOUTH ORCHESTRA DOCUMENTARY Sunday, March 29 at 4 PM The Dance Palace, 503 B Street, Point Reyes Station The Task Force on the Americas is hosting a free screening of Tocar y Luchar (To Play and To Fight). The documentary presents inspirational stories of world class musicians trained by the Venezuelan system, including the Berlin Philharmonic's youngest player

[Mar 27] Muralist Report back from Lebanon and Palestine

2009-03-09T19:34:00.000-07:00

Precita Eyes Muralist Presents…Muralist Report back from Lebanon and PalestineYou are invited to join us for a report back on recent projects created in Palestine and Lebanon. In January 2009, artist from Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center traveled to these countries and worked with over a hundred community members in the creation of 6 monumental murals.Friday March 27th 2009 7 to 9 p.m.2981 24th St

[Mar 21] March against the war (SF)

2009-03-07T01:19:00.000-08:00

March Against the War on March 21 Bring All the Troops Home Now! During his presidential campaign, Obama's popularity soared with the promise that he would bring the troops home from Iraq within 16 months. But his recently announced plan would continue the illegal occupation indefinitely. It would leave up to 50,000 troops in that war-torn country for who knows how many years. And it would delay

[Mar 19] March and Rally to End the War (SF)

2009-03-06T01:19:00.000-08:00

[Mar 19] Demonstration: War in Irak/War against youth of color (SF)

2009-03-05T15:46:00.000-08:00

[English below] Para el 6to Aniversario de la Guerra en Iraq ven con nosotr@s para demostrar y resistir la Guerra Local contra In/migrantes y Jovenes de Color La guerra en Iraq y la guerra local contra gente de color son inseparablemente relacionados. Este 19 de marzo, planeamos tener una demostración divertida para destacar las relaciones entre estas dos

[Mar 8] Fundraiser for Palestinian Unions (Oakland)

2009-03-02T01:57:00.000-08:00

[Feb 27] Book presentation - "Dateline: Havana" [Larkspur]

2009-02-24T19:35:00.000-08:00

Meet Dateline: Havana Author Reese Erlich and moderator Norman Solomon Friday · February 27 · 7 PM The Redwoods Presbyterian Church 110 Magnolia Avenue · Larkspur Commemorating of the fiftieth anniversary of the Cuban revolution, author Reese Erlich will discuss the real story of U.S. policy and the future of Cuba. Erlich explores Cuba’s strained

[Jan 30] Fuga CD Release

2009-01-25T16:47:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-23T01:23:00.000-08:00

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

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

2009-01-09T20:38:00.000-08:00

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_Manorhttp://digg.com/world_news/Oakland_Police_Officer_Shoots_Unarmed_Man_Handcuffed_Man?OTC-em-st12. Contact BART Director Carole Ward Allen and demand that 1) the officers involved be taken off duty without pay and charged

[Jan 3-4] 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution

2008-12-25T12:47:00.000-08:00

[Dec 27]Community Vigil for Peace and Healing

2008-12-09T22:11:00.000-08:00

Where: 1500 Visalia Avenue , Richmond , CA (near Richmond Bart Station)When: Saturday, December 27, 2008, 9:30pm-10pmWhat: Peaceful vigil in response to hate-motivated gang-rapeAlert: Members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Intersexed communities will hold a peaceful vigil with support from Hand to Hand Martial Arts Center, at the location where a lesbian woman was

[Dec 19] SF CopWatch: Creating Sanctuary Together (SF)

2008-12-08T15:05:00.000-08:00

[Español abajo]SF COPWATCH presents:Creating Sanctuary Together- Cop and Migra/ICE Watching in SF(‘cuz surveillance and repression worsens & we need to count on each other)Friday Dec 19th, from 6:30-9pmBilingual Spanish-English eventStation 40 Collective Space3030B, 16th street, SF(near Mission BART, between grocery and dollar store)Free Event, donations for food and drinks kindly

[Dec 18] Call to action: International Migrants Day

2008-12-07T14:25:00.000-08:00

International Migrants DayDecember 18, 2008 Following a historic Presidential election, the National Network for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (NNIRR) invites you to close the year by organizing and supporting events to commemorate December 18th – International Migrants Day, and by reaffirming our commitment to the rights of all immigrants by joining us to call for an end to immigration raids,

[Dec 12] Poetry, music and dance (Berkeley, Oakland)

2008-12-05T19:14:00.000-08:00

Sit down first for great poetry and performance and then head to La Estrellita afterwards for great music & revolutionary politics to dance with FUGA! and La Colectiva guest performers! IN BERKELEYLa Peña Immigration Series PresentsNicolas Valdez & Maria Ibarra: "Mi bandera es la tierra"Friday December 12, 2008$10 adv. $12 dr. - 8pmA poetic journey through a seasonal landscape of vivid dreams &

[Dec 7] Manos de Resistencia: Women Peacemakers in Colombia (SF)

2008-12-04T14:14:00.000-08:00

Manos de Resistencia: Women Peacemakers in ColombiaSunday, December 7, 7 pm.Women's Building3543 18th St. San FranciscoA Benefit Featuring:Amanda Romero is a leading Colombian human rights activist, co-author of the collection of Colombian women's testimonies, "We Will Never Be Silenced." She will speak about Colombian women, human rights and the need for international presence.Aluna is a Bay

[Dec 5] Concert for Atenco (SF)

2008-12-03T15:20:00.000-08:00

[Dec 4th] B-Side Players in Oakland

2008-12-01T12:24:00.000-08:00

Join the B-Side Players this 4th of December at Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West for more info visit: http://bsideplayers.com/ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Acompaña a los B-Side Players este 4 de diciembre en el Yoshi's510 Embarcadero Westfor more info visit: http://bsideplayers.com/

[Nov 24-28] American Indian Movement meeting: "No one is illegal"

2008-11-12T17:12:00.000-08:00

By Brenda NorrellCensored Newshttp://www.bsnorrell.blogspot.comSAN FRANCISCO -- AIM-West is hosting the 40th Anniversary Reunion of the American Indian Movement, Nov. 24 -- 28. With the theme, "No one is illegal -- Somos un solo rio/We are all one river," the topics include the militarization of the US borders, treaty rights, protection of sacred places, international Indigenous rights and

[Nov 21] Film: "Broken Rainbow" - Fundraiser (Oakland)

2008-11-09T08:49:00.000-08:00

Friday NOVEMBER 21, 2008 Black Mesa Caravan Fundraiser Dinner, Film Screening of Broken Rainbow, a movie about the struggle on Big Mountain, Black Mesa, and Discussion. Doors at 6pm, 7 PM at the Intertribal Friendship House. www.blackmesais.orghttp://blackmesais.org/take_action/caravan-of-support-to-big-mountain Broken Rainbow is a 1985 documentary film about the government-enforced

[Nov 20] Sounds of Sistahood: Free DJ Workshop for Women (Berkeley)

2008-11-08T15:27:00.000-08:00

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmTilden Room, Fifth Floor, Martin Luther King Student UnionOff of Bancroft and Telegraph AvenuesUniversity of California, BerkeleyThis workshop will provide a safe and encouraging space for undergraduate, graduate and community women interested in learning how to DJ and mix music! The workshop will be led by DJ Rosa la Rumorosa who will talk

[Nov 19] Workshop: How to apply for an ITIN (SF)

2008-11-07T09:25:00.000-08:00

[Nov 19] Wednesday, November 19th - 6:00-8:00 p.m.Centro del Pueblo474 Valencia St.San FranciscoThe Mission Asset Fund is hosting a workshop for low-income, immigrant workers interested in obtaining an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Over 45% of Mission residents are immigrants. For those who do not have a Social Security Number (SSN), the first step toward financial security is

[Nov 17] March for Woodfin Worker's Backwages (Emeryville)

2008-11-07T01:03:00.000-08:00

March for Backwages MONDAY!Please share this email widely: click here to forward.Dear friends - It's time for the Woodfin to pay up. Please join us this Monday at 5 PM at the Woodfin Suites as we march from the hotel to Emeryville City Hall: "Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters"A March for Woodfin Workers' BackwagesMonday, November 17th starting at 5 PM sharpMarch from the Woodfin (5800 Shellmound,

[Nov 16] Celebrate 10 years of supporting Zapatista Communities

2008-11-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

Celebrate 10 Years of Supporting Zapatista Communities!The Chiapas Support Committee is holding a community celebration marking its 10th year organizing support for Zapatista communities. We will also be commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Zapatista Uprising - on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the EZLN's founding! 25/15/10!Please join us Sunday, November 16, 2008, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at:The

[Nov 8] Benefit Party for Atenco's political prisoners (SF)

2008-11-04T16:47:00.000-08:00

[español abajo]Saturday November 84 to 10 pm Station 40 3030b 16th Street16th & MissionSan FranciscoHAVE FUN AND SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT TO FREE POLITICAL PRISONERS IN ATENCO, MEXICO4:00 pm Screening of the documentary video about the repression against the people of San Salvador, Atenco during the 3rd and 4th of May, 2006. Information about the current legal situation of these prisoners.6:00pm

[Oct 31] Youth-led resistance against raids and deportations (SF)

2008-10-12T16:05:00.000-07:00

YOUTH-LED RESISTANCE AGAINST THE IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND DEPORTATIONSThis Halloween, join a broad and united youth led campaign against the ICE raids and deportations, against capitalism, imperialism and authoritarianism, and for solidarity beyond color lines.Many youth groups all over the bay are currently planning a creative, action packed and unforgettable demonstration to draw attention to the

[Oct 29] Showdown in Bolivia (San Rafael)

2008-10-11T17:54:00.001-07:00

Wednesday, October 29, at 7:30 PMFirst United Methodist Church9 Ross Valley Drive at Fourth StreeSan RafaelThe political showdown in Bolivia will be the topic of a discussion by Roger Burbach, Director of the Center for the Study of the Americas (CENSA).While Bolivia is on the brink of a civil war, President Evo Morales continues to maintain his commitment to constructing a popular democracy by

[Oct 24] Dismantling Monoculture (Hayward)

2008-10-11T17:06:00.000-07:00

Oct. 24 6:30pmHayward Community Garden25051 Whitman StreetHayward, CAJoin the Beehive Collective for a picture storytelling performance thatcovers their new graphic "Mesoamerica Resiste!" This graphic takes a critical look at Project Mesoamerica (formerly "Plan Puebla Panama")– a development plan designed to facilitate the exploitation of resources bycorporate interests in Central America, and

[Oct 22] Dismantling Monoculture (SF)

2008-10-10T19:04:00.000-07:00

October 22 - 8 PMStation 403030b 16th st (at Mission)San Francisco, CAJoin the Beehive Collective for a picture storytelling performance thatcovers their new graphic "Mesoamerica Resiste!" This graphic takes a critical look at Project Mesoamerica (formerly "Plan Puebla Panama")– a development plan designed to facilitate the exploitation of resources bycorporate interests in Central America, and

[Oct 22] Social & Environmental Justice in Brazil (San Rafael)

2008-10-09T20:34:00.000-07:00

Social & Environmental Justice in BrazilWednesday, October 22, 7:30 PMFirst United Methodist Church9 Ross Valley Drive at Fourth StreetSan RafaelLearn about Brazil's Landless Workers Movement (MST), Homeless Movement (FIST), and projects to transform poverty-stricken communities. A presentation by local human rights activists recently returned from Brazil will include slides, discussion and a

[Oct 21] Discussion on violence (SF)

2008-10-08T15:55:00.000-07:00

Violence against women has reached epidemic proportions in many countries in Latin America. Gender-motivated killings of women -- referred to as "femicides" have become common not only in the highly publicized case of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, but in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Equally alarming is the virtually total impunity enjoyed by those that beat, maim and kill women.

[Oct 21] Teaching Rebelliion (Davis)

2008-10-08T15:50:00.000-07:00

Teaching Rebellion: Stories from the Grassroots Mobilization in OaxacaDiscussion and Photo ExhibitTuesday, Oct. 21 - 7:30pmUniversity of California, Davis2016 Haring HallCASA has just published a new book, Teaching Rebellion: Stories from the Grassroots Mobilization in Oaxaca. Members of the CASA Chapulín collective in Oaxaca have been working tirelessly to compile this diverse and powerful

[Oct 20] Teaching Rebellion (Berkeley)

2008-10-07T11:02:00.000-07:00

Teaching Rebellion: Stories from the Grassroots Mobilization in OaxacaDiscussion and Photo ExhibitMonday, October 20 - 4 pm University of California, Berkeley5125 Dwinelle HallSpanish and Portuguese LibraryfeaturingGustavo Vilchis, Mexican journalist and photographerMelissa Mundt, activist and co-director of CASA (Colectivos de Apoyo, Solidaridad y Acción)CASA has just published a new book,

[Oct 19] March for social and economic justice (SF)

2008-10-05T19:17:00.000-07:00

[Español sigue abajo]March and Rally for Social and Economic Justice for All Regardless of Race or Immigration Status· Living Wage Jobs· Universal Health Care· Affordable Housing· Quality Public Education· Progressive Taxation of Corporations and the WealthySunday, October 1911:00 a.m. – Assemble at 16th St. and Mission12 noon – March down Mission Street1 p.m. – Rally, 24th St. and

[Oct 19] Teaching Rebellion (San Francisco)

2008-10-05T15:43:00.000-07:00

Teaching Rebellion: Stories from the Grassroots Mobilization in OaxacaDiscussion and Photo ExhibitSunday, Oct 19th - 5pmThe Green Arcade1680 Market Street @GoughSan FranciscoCASA has just published a new book, Teaching Rebellion: Stories from the Grassroots Mobilization in Oaxaca. Members of the CASA Chapulín collective in Oaxaca have been working tirelessly to compile this diverse and powerful

[Oct 17] Teaching Rebellion (Oakland)

2008-10-04T01:00:00.000-07:00

[English below]Presentación del libro Teaching Rebellion (Enseñando rebelión)Viernes, 17 de octubre - 7 pm1919 Market Street Oakland, entre calles 19 y 20 stEl Colectivo CASA y Radio Zapatista presentan el libro: Teaching Rebellion (“Enseñando Rebelión”), Relatos Sobre las Mobilizaciones de Base en Oaxaca, Editado por Diana Denham y Colectivo CASA.El periodista Gustavo Vilchis, se juntara con

[Oct 16] Teaching Rebellion (Santa Cruz)

2008-10-03T23:47:00.000-07:00

Teaching Rebellion: Stories from the Grassroots Mobilization in OaxacaDiscussion and Photo ExhibitThursday, Oct 16th - 12:30 pmUniversity of California, Santa CruzOakes CollegeMural RoomCASA has just published a new book, Teaching Rebellion: Stories from the Grassroots Mobilization in Oaxaca. Members of the CASA Chapulín collective in Oaxaca have been working tirelessly to compile this diverse

[Oct 12] Rally against raids and deportation in SF

2008-10-03T01:21:00.000-07:00

[Español abajo]Stop the Raids and Deportations Now!National Day of Action!October 121 - 3 PMRally @ 24th and Mission, San FranciscoOver 1,100 undocumented immigrants in California have been rounded up in recent weeks by ICE. We cannot let the government intimidate us into silence. When we organize and mobilize, we have tremendous power. Folks throughout the country will be taking to the streets

[Oct 11] An Evening of Immigration Experiences

2008-10-02T12:14:00.000-07:00

A night of immigration resistance through music with MamacoAtl, Paul Flores, & Los Nadies. Join them on Saturday October 11at 8pm at la Peña Cultural Center located at 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 USA $10 adv. $12 door:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Una noche de resistencia y experiencias de inmigracion atravez de la musica de MamacoAtl, Paul Flores, & Los Nadies. El dia