Peace & Justice Activism Winter 2010

Wed, Dec 30th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm.- Candlelight vigil to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Israeli invasion of Gaza in Downtown Washington, DC, at the corner of 7th and H Streets, N.W. (Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro). To commemorate the one year anniversary of the Israeli invasion of Gaza, peace activists from around the country will be on hand to commemorate the one year invasion of Gaza, in which over 1,300 Palestinians were killed during 22 days of bombings. Living conditions in Gaza remain desperate. The vigil is part of a worldwide effort in solidarity with the Palestinians of Gaza, including a Freedom March scheduled to take place in Gaza on Dec. 31st, involving peace activists from 42 countries. Flyer here. Info here.

Sat, Jan 16, 2010, 10 AM to 3 PM- JUSTICE THEATRE in Baltimore, Share Lessons Learned, Develop Skills, and strenthen Connections Across Struggles

Locations: 2640 St. Paul St. Baltimore, MD. Explore the intersection of theater and struggles for dignity and justice through Theater of the Oppressed, the Battle of Stories Framework, street theater and puppet making. Presenters include Classlines, Theater Action Group (TAG), Puppet Underground, Bashi Rose and Mitchell Ferguson with NOMMO Theater, and the United Workers. Small group workshops focus on in-depth and practical skill development, including both introductory and advanced level programming. $15 registration fee includes lunch, with vegetarian option available (there is no charge for members of poor people's human rights organizations and members of youth theater programs) To register, call 410-230-1998 or send email to info@unitedworkers.org Info here.

Sat, April 17, 2010 - Maryland United for Peace and Justice Conference, 9-4 at Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia MD. Directions here.