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ARIZONA
Tucson:
*SAY NO TO WAR! Peace Vigil
Every Thursdays, 5:00 PM
Federal Building Downtown Tucson. 300 West Congress.
We Demand:
1) Peace
2) No curtailment of our civil liberties!
3) No scapegoating of our Moslem, Arab, and other neighbors!
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CALIFORNIA
Berkeley:
*URGENT GATHERING FOR STUDENT ACTIVISTS IN CALIFORNIA
Saturday, September 29, 4:00 PM (after the anti-war rally in San Francisco)
UC Berkeley Campus, Valley Life Sciences Bld. Rm # 2050
By: UC Berkeley Stop the War Coalition
Email: StopTheWarConference@hotmail.com
The UC Berkeley Stop the War Coalition invites all campus based anti-war coalitions (or those interested in forming a campus based coalition) to come to an urgent meeting to start a network of campuses against war and racism. WHY:
1. At this crucial time in history, to discuss the possibility of a new anti-war movement and the direction it may take, as well as how that movement could best connect to existing movements.
2. To organize against the racist scapegoating that is happening against Arab, Muslim and all people of Middle Eastern background.
3. To discuss civil liberties abuses that are coming in the wake of Sept. 11 and how that affects grassroots organizing.
4. For folks to share knowledge about the WHY behind Sept. 11.
*Fremont:
A WOMAN'S CALL FOR PEACE
Sunday, September 30 from 2:00-4:00PM
Fremont, California
By: Global Exchange
Global Exchange of San Francisco is calling for California state-wide woman's solidarity event; A WOMAN'S CALL FOR PEACE, in Fremont, California. Fremont has the largest Afghani population in the US and this event is expected to draw thousands showing their support and solidarity with this community.
*Garberville:
Peace Bus to SF Protest
Saturday, September 29, 6:00 AM
By: Garberville Vets for Peace
To reserve a place call: Seth (722)4669 or Shane at 825-7335
Web: http://www.humboldt.net/~veterans/Chapter22/
The Garberville Vets for Peace are taking the Peace Bus to the San Francisco peace demonstrations on Saturday, September 29. The bus will leave the VFW hall on Conger St., in Garberville, at 6:00AM, and will return to Garberville that night.
*Hayward:
Women United for Peace: A Call from the Afghan Women¹s Community
Sunday, September 30, 2001 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Hayward (Corner of Hesperian Road & Depot Road)
By: Global Exchange and the Afghan Women¹s Association International
Contact: Marla Ruzicka, (415)255-7296, marla@globalexchange.org
For directions call: (510)723-6600 x 3
Afghan women of the Fremont/Hayward area, home of the largest Afghan community in the entire United States, will join with women throughout California to host a gathering for peace on Sunday, September 30. The event will be in recognition of our common humanity, through music, song, and poetry. We will raise funds to help Afghan women and to promote the peace movement. Children welcome. -50 donation requested.
Humboldt:
*The American flag belongs to all of us
Saturday, September 29
Phone: 444-3839 or 822-1469 (for the event)
Web: http://www.humboldt.net/~veterans/Chapter22/
The American flag belongs to all of us. Peace is an American Dream - war is our worst nightmare. While unclear what the current flag displays really mean, it is safe to assume that revenge and support for the upcoming war effort is a part of that display. We need to counteract that display with one of our own - demonstrating our disgust with all forms of terrorism, including state (U.S.) sponsored.
Los Angeles:
*Peace March at Downtown Los Angeles
Saturday, September 29, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Broadway and Olympic, Los Angeles
CONTACTS: (323)962-8084 randrla@aol.com; (323)732-6416 LAFSPRW6@aol.com;
(323)854-2060 cdmla@latinmail.com; (323)261-4513 down4brown68@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.rokcircle.com/s29/mobilization
STOP U.S. MILITARY ECONOMIC & POLITICAL INTERVENTION IN AFGHANISTAN, LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN & THE WORLD
!NO U.S. WAR!
*S29 Demostration for Peace
Satruday, September 29, 2:00 PM
Westwood Federal Building, Los Angeles (Westwood & Wilshire)
Sponsered by: COALITION FOR WORLD PEACE
URL: www.ActionLA.org/peace
for info: (323)852-9808 or (310)837-1313
e-mail: coalitionforworldpeace@yahoo.com
download flyer: http://www.actionla.org/flyers_pdf/peace_pershing_09.20_02.pdf
*Community Forum: Immigrant Communities in the aftermath
Saturday, September 29, 5:00-8:00 PM
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, 4900 Cleland Ave., Highland Park (off Figueroa, west
on 50th St, make left on El Paso Dr., left on Cleland Ave)
Contact: CHIRLA - (213) 353-1347 Pilipino Workers Center - (213) 739-8803
Due to the horrific events that took place on Tuesday, September 11th, we find it imperative that immigrant advocates, leaders and community members unite more than ever. You are invited to an informational forum. PLEASE JOIN US. Sponsors: MIWON, KIWA, Pilipino Workers' Center, Garment Workers' Center, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, Korean Resource Center, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, South Asian Network, Coptic Orthodox Church, CARECEN, Muslim Public Affairs Council, Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations, Pilipino Workers Center.
Oakland:
*Weekly Peace Walk
Sunday, September 30 (and every Sundays) 3:00 PM
East end of Lake Merritt, between Grand and Lakeshore
By: Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace (LMNOP)
Contact: Contact Beth Wagner, e-mail: lmno4p@yahoo.com Tel:(510)763-8712
San Francisco:
*Mass Rally in San Francisco, Sept. 29
Saturday, Sept. 29, Dolores Park, 11:00 AM
By: International A.N.S.W.E.R (Act Now To Stop War and End Racism)
Contact: (415) 821-6545. Media - (415) 821-6545 e-mail: answer@actionsf.org
**MOURNE THE VICTIMS
**DEFEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ARAB AND MUSLIM COMMUNITIES
**DON'T LET THE GOVERNMENT TAKE AWAY OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES
**WAR AND RACISM ARE NOT THE ANSWER
San Jose:
*March: Justice Yes, No to Wars, Unity Yes, No to Vengeance
Saturday, September 29, 11:00 AM
Cesar Chavez Park, San Jose (Market & San Carlos St.)
More Information: Peace Center (408)297-2299
Low Income self-help Center: (408)977-1275
Brigade 21 de March: (408)295-5060
Join by SEIU Local 1877, Western Regional United From to Free all Pol. Pri., Brigade 21 de Marzo, Low Income self-help Center, Labor Party, San Jose Peace Center, California for Justice, Silicon Valley Debug, Justice for Palestinians, American Muslims for Global Peace and justice
Santa Brabara:
*Peace March
Saturday, September 29, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Courthouse Sunken Gardens
By: The American Union of Men (AUM) Description
Contact: Tom Smith - (805)968-8068
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CCOLORADO
Denver:
*Peace March and Rally
Saturday, September 29, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Martin Luther King Statue in Sity Park (approx 17th & York)
By: Colorado Coalition for Middle East Peace
Contact: (720) 956-0700
Massive march from Martin Luther King Statue in Sity Park (approx 17th & York) to City & County Building at 14th & Bannock. Distance is about 3 miles. March starts at 10am. Rally at C&C Building starts at 12pm.
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CONNECTICUT
Middletown:
*ACTIVATING PEACE CONFERENCE
September 29-30, Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wesleyan University - Shanklin 107
Contact: Adam Hurter at ahurter@wesleyan.edu or (860)285- 8831
Web: http://cyounkin.web.wesleyan.edu/conference.htm
After 100 schools across the country held pro-peace actions this Thursday the question begs to be asked, "What next?" It is imperative that people get together and discuss how these actions could morph into a serious anti-war movement and how that anti-war movement could complement, not take away from, existing progressive movements.
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WASHINGTON, DC
National Anti-Capitalist Anti-War Protest Sept 29, Washington DC
Saturday Morning, September 29
By: The Anti-Capitalist Convergence
Website: http://www.abolishthebank.org/
For more information: info@abolishthebank.org
*National March against War and Racism in Washington DC, Saturday, September 29; Rally 12:00 PM noon at Freedom Plaza - 14th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. NW (for latest information, pleasse check here)
By: International Action Center, DC
1247 E St. SE,
Washington DC 20003
(202) 543-2777,
Email: iacenterdc@yahoo.com
NYC: 39 W. 14th St., New York, NY 10011
(212) 633-6646,
Email: iacenter@iacenter.org
Web: iacenter.org
*ISO Panel: NO TO WAR! NO TO RACISM!
Saturday, September 29, 7:00 PM
All Souls Church; 16th and Harvard St. NW
By: the International Socialist Organization and the American Kurdish Information Network
Featuring: rep. International Socialist Organization; Rev. Graylan Hagler; Kani Xulam
American Kurdish Information Network
*Community Peace March
Sunday, September 30th, 11:00 AM
Meridian Hill Park (aka Malcolm X Park) at 16th and Euclid St. NW
By: Washington Peace Center
Contact: (202) 234-2000, e-mail: wpc@igc.org
Peace activities will continue at Meridian Hill Park throughout the day, including arts, music, cultural events, spoken word, information booths, speakers, a wall of collateral damage, and other spiritual reflections.
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GEORGIA
Atlanta:
Weekly Interfaith Prayer Vigil
Sunday, September 30 (and every Sundays) 2:00 - 2:30 PM
THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER FOR NONVIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE, 449
Auburn Avenue Atlanta, GA
By: Pax Christi, American Friends Service Committee, Nipponzan Myohoji Atlanta Buddhist Dojo, Congregation Bet Haverim, etc.
Contact: (678) 339-9602
Responding to the tragedy of terrorist attacks on the U.S., gathering at the Tomb of Martin Luther King, Jr. sends a powerful call for spiritual transformation and reconciliation both here at home and internationally.
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ILLINOIS
Chicago:
Rally & March Against War & Racism
Saturday, September 29, 12:00 PM
Assemble at the Chicago Tribune Plaza, 435 North Michigan.
By: Chicago Ad Hoc Coalition Against War & Racism
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MASSACHUSETTS
Amherst:
*Weekly Peace Vigil, on Commons
Sunday, September 30 (and every Sundays), 12:00 PM
Traprock Peace Center, 103A Keets Road Deerfield, MA
Contact: (413)773-7427 Web: www.traprockpeace.org
Boston:
*Northeastern University Teach-in
Sunday, September 30, 2:00 PM
Northeastern University, Rm. 444 Curry Center (On Huntington Ave, take Green Line E Train to Northeastern Stop)
Contact: Paul Shannon, 617-497-5273, e-mail: pshannon@afsc.org
The forum is intended to provide an historical context to the Sept. 11 attacks, and discuss the issues of race, constitutional rights and civil liberties, and foreign policy that arise in response to the attacks. Sponsored by: American Friends Service Committee, Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee, BankBusters, Boston Coalition for Palestinian Rights, Cambridge Peace Commission, International Socialist Organization, and others in the Boston Anti-War Coalition.
Northampton:
*Say NO! to Bush's war plan, Fight racist scapegoating, Defend our civil liberties
Saturday, September 29, 11:00 AM
Starts from Bridge St School Northampton , arrive noon at Pulaski Park
By: Students for a Peaceful Response (SPR)
Contact: Jessica (413) 256-0950; Doug (413)586-6699 email: john_buttell@yahoo.com
SPR called for an anti-war peace march in solidarity with our sisters and brothers going down to DC, as well as the hundreds of others demonstrating in their towns and cities. We need to take to the streets and be loud and proud in saying that war is not the answer to the horrific terror attacks of last week.
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MISSORUI
St. Louis:
*Procession for Peace-- Walk Against War
Saturday, September 29, 11:00 AM
Gather in front of Islamic Center - St. Louis University (Just east of Vanderventer and
West Pine)
By: St. Louis University Campus Ministry, Pax Christi, SLU, the St. Louis Catholic Worker, Catholic Student Center, Washington University, Amnesty International, the Human Rights Action Service.
"Our Grief is Not A Cry For War"
"An Eye for Eye Leaves the Whole World Blind"
"Let Us Not Commit the Evil We Deplore"
"Justice not War"
11 AM Gather in front of Islamic Center - St. Louis University
11:15 AM -12 Noon Proccession west on Lindell with brief stop at Catholic Cathedral
12 Noon Silent Vigil at corner of Euclid and Maryland
12:45 - 1 PM Procession to Memorial of Jewish Refugees (Kingshighway and Lindell in Forest Park)
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Keene:
*Weekly vigils/leafleting action
Saturday September 29 (and every Saturdays), 11:00 - 12:00 Pm
At Central Square
By: New Hampshire Peace Action
Contact: Kurt Konietzko, e-mail: kurttm@earthlink.net
For information about vigils and leafleting in New Hampshire, contact Sean Donahue and Patrick Carkin, NH Peace Action, info@nhpeaceaction.org, (603)228-0559, www.nhpeaceaction.org; Arnie Alpert, American Friends Service Committee, aalpert@afsc.org, or (603)224-2407, www.afsc.org
Plymouth:
Weekly vigils/leafleting action
Saturday, September 29 (and every Saturdays), 12:00 PM
At Town Common
By: New Hampshire Peace Action
Contact: Lynn Chong, e-mail: chonglyn@coopresources.net
For information about vigils and leafleting in New Hampshire, contact Sean Donahue and Patrick Carkin, NH Peace Action, info@nhpeaceaction.org, (603)228-0559, www.nhpeaceaction.org; Arnie Alpert, American Friends Service Committee, aalpert@afsc.org, or (603)224-2407, www.afsc.org
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NEW JERSEY
Montclair:
*Anti-War Teach-in
Saturday, September 29, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
St. Peter Claver Church, 56 Elmwood, Montclair
By: NJ Peace Action
Contact: njsane@igc.org Web: www.njpeaceaction.org
First of two teach-ins, speakers include: Bruce Franklin, professor at Rutgers University and author of several books; Steve Shalom, professor at William Paterson University.
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NEW YORK
Hudson:
*Rally/vigil to offer support to Humanity
Saturday, September 29, 2001
By: Columbia City Greens
Contact: Fran at ancabhan@taconic.net
Rally/vigil to offer support to Humanity; bring signage as you choose and help us affect change
New York City:
*MARCH FOR GLOBAL PEACE & JUSTICE
Saturday, September 29, 12:00 PM
Gather at Bryant Park, 42nd Street & 6th Avenue
1:00 PM March to Union Square
2:30 PM Arrive Union Square
Contact: (212) 726-3272
In conjunction with the National Day of Action, an NYC event for anyone who is not going to the protests in D.C. MOURN THE VICTIMS - STAND FOR PEACE ISLAM IS NOT THE ENEMY - WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER.
*The Violence Stops Now! Community & Youth Speak Out in the Aftermath of September 11
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
WASHINGTON SQUARE & NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
A community forum with youth, community members, and educators will be held to discuss the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks and the backlash of bias-related harassment and hate violence that has occurred in New York City and around the nation. This will be a time for youth to voice their concerns about how the attacks have affected them and their communities. Facilitators will be available to work with small discussion groups.
1:00 PM: Gathering at New York University, Randolph Summerville Theater, 100
Washington Square East, Main Building (Room 703)
*Community Walk Around Washington Square Park (Staying on sidewalks.)
*Walk Returns to New York University Randolph Summerville Theater.
"Check-In" Open Mic - Youth Speak Out - and Breakout Groups of youth and adults for
discussion formed with facilitators.
*Peace March
Sunday, September 30, 12:00 PM
Saint Vincent Hospital (11street and 7Ave.)
Contact: (718)638-7226 or (212)894-3750 (x5284)
We are inviting everybody to march from Saint Vincent Hospital to Union Square with a message for a peaceful world.
*Memorial & Report Back from DC
Sunday, September, 30, 2 PM
Strawberry Fields, Central Park
Contact: (212) 726-3272
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NORTH CAROLINA
Durham:
*S30 Rally and Vigil for Peace and Justice
Sunday, September 30, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Downtown Courthouse, 200 East Main Street
By: Coalition to End the Cycle of Violence
Web: www.march4peace.org
Tell Bush and our elected officials:
** WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER - Don't kill more innocent people
** ISLAM IS NOT THE ENEMY - Stop hate crimes against Arab-Americans and Muslims
** BRING THE ATTACKERS TO JUSTICE - Use international law
** WORK FOR GLOBAL PEACE AND JUSTICE - End U.S. Policy that breeds terror War won't make our country any safer - but it will take more innocent lives. Take a stand with North Carolinians from across the state who want to stop the cycle of violence!
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OREGON
Portland:
*Portland Peaceful Response Rally and March
Sunday, September 30, 1:00 PM
Pioneer Square
By: Portland Peaceful Response Coalition
Contact: (503)223-1399
Web: http://portland911.tripod.com
We were able to mobilize 3,000 people 2 weeks ago--hopefully we can again show Portland, and the world, that not everyone believes that war is the answer.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Scranton:
Witnessing for Peace Vigil
Saturday, September 29, 3:00 PM
Courthouse Square
By: Fellowship of Reconciliation
Contact: (570)961-2021
A vigil for peace and call for our government to seek justice not war.
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RHOLE ISLAND
Providence:
*Rally for Peace
Saturday, September 29, 1:30 PM
Starts from Faunce Steps
Students from Brown University will be meeting at 1:30 at Faunce Steps and marching to Waterplace Park for a rally and eventual march to the Capitol Building.
*Providence Anti-War/Anti-Racist March and Rally
Saturday, September 29, 2:00 PM
Waterplace Park, Across form the Providence Place Mall
By: Providence Anti-War Coalition
Contact: (401)438-9091
March and rally against war and racist hate crimes in the United States.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia :
*Rally For Justice and Restraint
Sunday, September 30, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Finlay Park in downtown Columbia (on Taylor Street behind the post office)
By: South Carolina Progressive Network
Contact: (803)808-3384
South Carolinians and all Americans are invited to show support for reasoned response. In this call for justice rather than retribution, the public is invited to join religious and community leaders to "Rally for Restraint". The free program will feature music, speakers and short readings.
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SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Fall:
*MIDWEST PROTEST for peace
Saturday, September 29, 1:00 PM
Begins: Multi-Cultural center, 515 North Main Ave., Sioux Falls
Ends: Minnehaha County Courthouse, 415 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls
By: South Dakota Peace and Justice Center
Web: www.dailypost.com~sdpjc
To question and oppose military action, esp. in Afghanistan
To network with other activists
To send a strong message that WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER
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TENNESSEE
Oak Ridge:
*Weekly Oak Ridge Peace/Anti-Nuke Vigil
Sunday, September 30 (and every Sundays), 5:00 PM
The gates of the Y12 nuclear weapons complex.
By: Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance, PO Box 5743, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Web:
www.stopthebombs.org
Every Sunday at 5:00 PM there is a brief vigil at the gates of the Y12 nuclear weapons complex; this is an ongoing and sustained presence and witness to peace and nonviolent community.
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WASHINGTON
Seattle:
*Mass Peace March and Rally
Saturday, September 29, 12:00 PM
From: Sea. Central Comm. College to Pier 55-56
By: Peace Action
Contact: (206)527-8050 email: organizer@peaceaction.gen.wa.us
Web: http://www.scn.org/911peace/
Mourn the victims of this terrible tragedy and say:
Defend Our Civil Rights!
Work for Global Peace and Justice!
War is Not the Answer!
No Racial Scapegoating!
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CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver:
*Anti-War & Anti-Racism Demonstration
Saturday Sep 29, 2001 11:00 AM
Victory Square (Cambie & Hastings St.)
By: Mobilization Against War and Racism
Web: www.tao.ca/~mayworks/911
Contact: (604) 682-3269 box 6903
"People will not sit while Chretien, Bush, and other world leaders respond to the tragedy of September 11 with a bloody war of supposed retribution. We denounce the racist backlash against Muslim and Arab communities and against people of colour. We also oppose any government attempts to reduce civil liberties."
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ONTARIO
Toronto:
*Walk for Peace and Global Solidarity
Saturday, September 29, 1:00 PM
Begins from the north side of Queen's Park (the provincial legislature building)
By: The Toronto Mobilization for Global Justice
Contact: (416) 208-0785, email: mob4glob@tao.ca Web: www.mob4glob.ca
A Walk for Peace and Global Solidarity in Toronto, ) and is part of a pan-Canadian day of action against war and racism.
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QUEBEC
Montreal:
*DEMONSTRATION FOR PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS
March to US and Israeli Consulates
Saturday, September 29, 2:00 PM
Rendez-vous at Concordia University (1455, de Maisonneuve West), near metro
Guy-Concordia.
By: Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR)
Contact: sphr@concordia.ca
*FORUM: AGAINST WAR AND RACIST BACKLASH
Focus on Afghanistan and South Asia
Sunday, September 30, 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Street, Montreal (near Atwater Metro)
Contact: (514)982-6606, ext. 2248 e-mail: ceras@alternatives.ca
Organized by CERAS (South Asia Research and Resouce Centre), SAWCC (South Asian Women's Community Centre) and Teesri Duniya Theatre.
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