AUSTIN: Fighting To End Racial Profiling: Bringing Human Rights Into The Struggle -- NOV 8

Thursday, November 8, 6:30 PM

FIGHTING TO END RACIAL PROFILING: BRINGING HUMAN RIGHTS INTO THE STRUGGLE

A discussion on racial profiling and human rights with Rebecca Bernhardt, Interim Policy Director, ACLU-TX.

Refreshments provided.
Location: AFL-CIO building, 1106 Lavaca St.

Sponsored by ACLU of Texas. More info: http://www.aclutx.org

Thanks to:
Austin ISO
austinsocialist@hotmail.com

AUSTIN: Torture and The School of the Americas -- NOV 11-12

Sunday and Monday, November 11 and 12

TORTURE AND THE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS

Prof. Carlos Mauricio, a survivor of School of the Americas-graduate abduction and torture, will speak about the movement to close the SOA. SOA Watch-Austin is preparing for the annual protest at the School of the Americas on November 16-18.

For information visit http://soaw-austin.org
Sunday event at 1 pm at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 3315 El Salido Pkwy;
Monday event is at 5 pm at UT, Benedict Hall, room 2.104.

Thanks to:
Austin ISO
austinsocialist@hotmail.com

SAN ANTO: Rebel Shamans: Indigenous Women Confront Empire -- NOV 15

Rebel Shamans:
Indigenous Women Confront Empire

A visual presentation with Max Dashu

Thursday, November 15, 7:00PM

Suggested Donation $5

Max Dashu of the Suppressed Histories Archives looks at how indigenous
women draw on cultural traditions and spiritual power to resist
colonization and challenge systems of domination. Featured women
include Kimba Vita (Congo), Maria Candelaria (Chiapas), Queen Nanny of
the Maroons (Jamaica), Toypurina (Tongva Nation, California), Lozen
(Apache Nation), and more.

Read more at:
http://www.suppressedhistories.net


Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes
Documentary film screening & plática

*Saturday, November 17, 3:00PM*
Free Admission
donations appreciated

This documentary by Byron Hurt takes an in-depth look at masculinity and
manhood in rap and hip-hop. Using interviews with performers and fans,
the film explores misogyny, violence, and homophobia in the hip hop
world and the complex intersections of culture, commerce, and gender.

In collaboration with ILL COMMUNICATION: A Hip Hop Conference.

Read about the film at:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/hiphop/


Raul Salinas Tribute and Fundraiser
w/ Open Mic, Special Guests, Music,
Silent Auction, and Live Painting

Sunday, November 18, 4:00-8:00PM

Suggested Donation $5 /(o mas)/

Join us as we pay tribute to poet, human rights activist and native son
raulrsalinas in this community celebration. Born in San Antonio,
raulrsalinas is a veterano of Chicano literature and jazz/beat pioneer
whose writing and activism have earned him international recognition as
a spokesperson for a diversity of political causes. Come support Raul!!

Read more about Raul's ongoing work at:
http://www.raulrsalinas.com


Noche Azul de Esperanza:
"Cantos para los Muertos"

Wednesday, November 14, 7:00PM

$5 Suggested Donation

7:00PM Introduction with Altar, Comida & Calaveras
8:00PM Azul in Concert

Azul, local musician and buena gente de Esperanza, presents traditional
songs, stories, and images dedicated to the departed, focusing on the
indigenous roots of Dia de los Muertos. Bring ofrendas for the
community altar!

*NOCHE AZUL DE ESPERANZA CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES
THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.

Hear Azul's music at:
http://www.myspace. com/azulmusica


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We need your help with these and other upcoming events!
Can you volunteer some of your time at the above listed events?
Give us a call at 210.228.0201

mail to:
esperanza@esperanzacenter.org

website:
http://www.esperanzacenter.org/


Esperanza Peace and Justice Center
922 San Pedro Ave . San Antonio TX 78212
(entrance on W Evergreen, 1/2 mile north of downtown)

Thanks to:
Ne74

EDINBURG: “Chavez, Morales, and Castro...Oh, My!” -- NOV 8

STUDENTS FOR PEACE PRESENTS

“Chavez, Morales, and Castro...Oh, My!”
A Panel Discussion on U.S. Policy in Latin America


Featuring:
Dr. Jessica Lavariega-Monforti &
Dr. Gary Mounce
(UTPA Political Science Dept.)

Thurs., November 8, 2007
SBS 101 (Auditorium)
12-1pm (Activity Period)


studentsforpeace@aol.com

Courtesy of:
joe nobody
pollutiondistillation@yahoo.com