PUBLIC FORUM:3pm, Saturday, March 14
Yesler Community Center, 917 E Yesler Way
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Tim Harris, Executive Director of Real Change
and leading the campaign against the proposed new city jail.
Check out the recent Socialistworker.org interview with Tim on Seattle's proposed new jail
Gloria Briggs, parent and employee at the African American
Academy, activist in Educators, Students and
Parents for a better Vision of public schools (ESP Vision)
Jesse Hagopian, teacher, activist in Educators, Students and
Parents for a better Vision of public schools and the International Socialist Organization.
Read Jesse's latest article on commondreams.org.
Bonnie Wilson, PTA member and activist in Educators, Students and
Parents for a better Vision of public schools (ESP Vision)
More speakers TBA
Obama's election dealt a historic blow against racism. An African-American has been elected president in a country built on slavery. Yet there are still more Black men in US Prisons than there were slaves in 1840, and over 50 years since Brown vs. Board, the nation's schools are more segregated than ever. Despite this, the city of Seattle is making plans to build a new jail while at the same time it is closing public schools that disproportionately affect minority and low income families.
How can we take advantage of a new era in US politics to organize a challenge to the institutionalized racism which continues to plague our city and nation?
What kind of movement would it take to end racism?
Join us for this urgent discussion on the future
struggle for black liberation in the U.S.
What kind of movement would it take to end racism?
Join us for this urgent discussion on the future
struggle for black liberation in the U.S.
Seattle International Socialist Organization
Educators, Students and Parents for a Better Vision of Public Schools
Public Health Against Institutionalized Racism at the University of Washington
Educators, Students and Parents for a Better Vision of Public Schools
Public Health Against Institutionalized Racism at the University of Washington
To endorse this event or for more info, please contact info@seattleiso.org.
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