Thursday, January 17, 2008

Three Week-of-Action events to fight racism

Monday, January 21: MLK Day

1pm: Reading to End Racism

Leverage the power of literature and the importance of reading. Brainstorm ideas for helping to eliminate racism. Honor thelegacy of Dr. King. Make a difference. At the Peace & Justice Center.

7pm: At the River I Stand
This moving documentary recounts the two months leading to Martin Luther King Jr.'s death in 1968, coinciding with the 65-day strike of 1300 Memphis sanitation workers. At the Vermont Workers' Center.


Tuesday, January 22, 6pm: Undoing Racism: Film & Discussion
Showing of the PBS documentary "Race: The Power of an Illusion," followed by a panel and discussion. At the Vermont Workers' Center.

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