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Dear Friends, The Global Women’s Strike/LA is a co-sponsor of the anti-war march and rally on Saturday March 18, the 3rd anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, and invites you to march with us. We’ll be gathering at the corner of Argyle & Hollywood (one block east of Vine) at Noon. Bring banners and placards. Look for our light green banner “From New Orleans to Haiti to Iraq to Los Angeles – Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, Wives: Fighting for Our Loved Ones’ Lives” and we’ll look for yours! The Strike will be speaking at the Rally. For more information call GWS: 323-292-7405 Say no to war and occupation! Stand against racism and sexism. Money for welfare, healthcare, housing, education, social security, not war and military/corporate greed!
Invest in
Caring Not Killing!
Mass March & Rally in Los Angeles
Come together with thousands
of people in LA on March 18 to protest the criminal war and occupation of
Iraq. Confirmed speakers include double Academy Award-winner Paul Haggis
("Crash" Best Picture), Golden Globe nominated actress Maria Bello, boxing
champion Mia St. John, KPFK radio host Jerry Quickley, Vietnam veteran Ron
Kovic, California Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero, Blase Bonpane,
Fernando Suarez del Solar, war resister Pablo Paredes, along with
community leaders and activists. Music by Conspiracy of Thought and New
Orleans-based hip-hop artist Creo.
The Global Women’s Strike/LA urges support for the South Central Farmers - sign and circulate the following letter to Mayor Villaraigosa:
Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa Dear Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa: This letter comes to you from local, statewide, and national organizations dedicated to building sustainable food systems, and working for food justice in communities throughout the U.S. We have been closely following the critical situation at the urban farm where the South Central Farmers have been dedicated to agricultural production for the last 13 years. As you know urban agriculture is capturing the hearts and minds - stomachs and lungs of residents striving to be healthy in cities all across the United States. Creating healthy, sustainable, local food systems has proven to have sweeping community benefits. Preserving urban agriculture and community gardens is one of the most direct, efficient ways of doing this. Our organizations and the thousands of members that we represent clearly understand that the City of Los Angeles has both an opportunity and a crisis on its hands. The marketplace driven food system we have has resulted in vast inequities. When Mayor Bradley mitigated this land to the community after the 1992 uprisings it was to address the economic inequities. The South Central farmers have been fulfilling their promise by providing a priceless service to the community for the last 13 years. The urban farm has been much more then a safety net food source. This project has brought opportunities including: exercise, employment, social activity, the reduction of stress and tension, children's participation in agriculture, civic participation, and social cohesion. In just one visit one can see how this place has greatly improved the body, mind and spirit of the local community. We understand that the recent eviction notice leaves the South Central Farmers in a very vulnerable situation, and at the mercy of a real estate developer who does not share our values. We understand you inherited this situation when you became mayor. As mayor we ask that you step in and intervene by negotiating an agreement with Mr. Ralph Horowitz that will save this priceless urban farm. We look forwarding to hearing from you. Sincerely,
Growing Power, Inc. Please forward any correspondence to:
Raquel Bournhonesque |