Upcoming Events-Demo's-Action's-For Justice
Monday, May 5 Justice for Sean Bell! On behalf of the New York City District of the International Socialist Organization, we deplore the outrageous verdict in the Sean Bell murder trial. Let us turn our outrage into sustained political action to stop police brutality once & for all! National Action Network has announced the first of what will hopefully be many protests: "If you're not going to lock up the guilty in this town, then I guess you're going to have to lock up the innocent. Since you won't lock up the cops, then lock up those that are fighting for justice." ~Reverend Al Sharpton Join as we protest Sean Bell's murder at the hands of the NYPD. Wednesday, May 7th 3:00 PM
"KNOW YOUR RIGHTS"
A new segment on WBAI 99.5 FM Radio that focuses on one's rights with regard to the police and other matters. Segment established by ESTHER ARMAH, co-producer and host of WAKE UP CALL (weekdays from 6 am to 9pm). This is a direct result of the community dialogue section that took place at the Sean Bell Brooklyn Townhall meeting held at Brown Memorial Baptist Church this past Tuesday (April 29, 2008).
Sean Bell was killed and Joseph Guzman and Trent Benefield injured in a hail of fifty NYPD bullets. Yet, none of the officers involved in the shooting have been held responsible.
Come to join in the civil disobedience or come to show your support in a non-arrest portion of the actio.
Friday, May 9
"WHAT TO DO WHEN STOPPED BY THE POLICE"
6:30 - 8:30pm
Brown Memorial Baptist Church | 484 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238 (at the corner of Gates Avenue, enter on Gates)
A panel discussion and forum for youth and young adults.
For more information, call 718.398.0750
Saturday, May 10
"WE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM CANNOT REST!!"
Mo Beasley at Dweck Center
7pm
Award-winning poet Mo Beasley performs live with full musical band at The Dweck Center. Spoken word concert dedicated to the Bell family and all lovers of freedom and justice. Students and all family memebers welcome. For more info, visit Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture at the Central Library (Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, 11238). Call 718.230.2100
Saturday, May 19
17th Annual Black Power Shut Down, Honoring Malcolm X
12noon
Harlem, New York (at 125th Street)
For more info., call 718.399.1766 or email d12m@aol.com
LAURIE CUMBO of MoCADA has put together a student speakout for children and youth (grades 5 and up). The event is designed to give young people a chance to express their feelings and poetry around the Sean Bell tragedy. Teachers are encouraged to bring their students to this program. There will also be a walk through of the Dread Scott: Welcome to America exhibit. For more information, call 718.230.0492 or visit www.MoCADA.org
Thursday, May 22
Special Hearing on Racism
The Schomburg for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd. | New York, NY 10037
Come to the special hearing on racism with DOUDOU DIENE, the United Nation's Rapparteur (Reporter). Come let your testimonies of racism be heard and gathered by the UN.
For more information, call 718.399.1766
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