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Invitation to Endorse a Public Meeting “The New Haitian Revolution: Thursday, June 16,
2005, 7pm We would like to invite you to endorse the meeting “The New Haitian Revolution: Resistance to US and UN Occupation,” which will feature three remarkable speakers who bring up- to- the- minute news of how the grassroots of Haiti are resisting the occupation and pressing for the return of President Aristide. They will also discuss building an international movement in support of the Haitian people. The event is coordinated by Women of Color in the Global Women’s Strike and the Global Women’s Strike/LA. Speakers include:
President Aristide was kidnapped by US Marines on February 29, 2004, 200 years after the Haitian Revolution defeated Napoleon’s army, and Haiti became the world’s first Black Republic. Since the Feb. 29 coup, there are estimates that as many as high as 10,000 Haitians have been killed, and thousands of others imprisoned, jailed or tortured. As of the time we write, Prime Minister Yvon Neptune continues his hunger strike and is near death. The Haitian people, the poorest economically in the western hemisphere, continue to organize and protest despite the slaughter and repression. Your support, financial and otherwise, is critical. Speakers will have to travel long distances to get come to LA. Below is a list of what we are requesting of endorsers; please check off what you are able to do and thank you for your support!
To co-sponsorendorse or for further information: Call/fax: 323-292-7405, email:la@crossroadswomen.net www.globalwomenstrike.net ___ Yes, we will endorse “The New Haitian Revolution: Resistance to US & UN Occupation” meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2005. Organization or Individual: _______________________________________________________________________________ Contact person: ___________________________Phone/personal: ___________________
Email:________________________________________________ Fax:_________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ City:______________________State:______Zip: ___________ *For your donation to support the educational work of GWS, you may make a tax-deductible donation payable to “Women in Dialogue.” Women of Color in the Global Women’s Strike and Global Women’s Strike/LA are part of a multiracial network of women taking actions since 2000 in over 60 countries on and around March 8 (International Women’s Day) and throughout the year to demand that governments Invest in Caring Not Killing. The Strike has been working in support of grassroots women in Haiti and Venezuela. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ YOU ARE INVITED TO A PUBLIC MEETING ABOUT THE CRISIS IN HAITI THE NEW HAITIAN REVOLUTION: Come get up-to-the minute news of how the grassroots of Haiti are resisting the occupation and pressing for the return of President Aristide. Speakers include:
Thursday June 16th 7 PM
President Aristide was kidnapped by US Marines on February 29, 2004, 200 years after the Haitian Revolution defeated Napoleon’s army, and Haiti became the world’s first Black Republic and the first nation born as a result of a slave revolution. The Haitian Revolution paved the way for the abolition of slavery throughout the Americas. Haiti also assisted with the liberation of Latin America by giving refuge & supplies to Simon Bolivar. Since the Feb. 29 coup, there are estimates as high as 10,000 Haitians killed and thousands of others in prison, jailed or tortured. US Marines have been replaced by UN forces led by Brazil. The resistance of the Haitian people has been remarkable. Get the most recent information and find out what you can do! Spanish & Creole Translation available, call ahead if you need translation and/or childcare; wheel chair accessible. please copy this flyer to post or circulate Coordinated by Women of Color in the Global Women’s Strike and Global Women’ s Strike/LA KPFK Pacifica Radio 90.7FM is the media sponsor of this event Co-sponsors to date include: Alexandria House, ANSWER-LA, East Side Café, El Sereno Neighbors for Peace and Justice, Danny Glover, IAC/LA, Office of the Americas, San Gabriel Valley Neighbors for Peace and Justice For more information, to endorse, make a donation toward tour expenses or to help in any other way, call 323-292-7405 or email la@crossroadswomen.net, www.globalwomenstrike.net. |