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Rep. McKinney to Host
Hip Hop Power Shop June 10th, 2006
May 18, 2006
Hip Hop Power Shop June 10th, 2006
May 18, 2006
Cynthia McKinney
(Washington, DC) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Coz Carson, Communications Dir.
(404) 633-0927 (404) 783-6059 cozcarson@gmail.com
WHO: Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney
WHAT: 4th annual Hip Hop Power Shop
WHEN: Saturday June 10th, 2006 12:00pm – 4:00pm
WHERE: Tupac Amaru Shakur Center
The theme of this historic gathering is: "ARMING OUR YOUTH WITH WEAPONS OF MASS INSTRUCTION."
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and the Hip Hop community are coming together to promote the awareness and education of young people. The socio-political impact of our government on the youth can't be ignored, even though their inherent power often is. By "ARMING OUT YOUTH WITH WEAPONS OF MASS INSTRUCTION," teaching the young how to engage in the system, Congresswoman McKinney believes that young people will be able to take their destiny into their own hands, and soar to heretofore unseen levels of achievement.
Various legislative initiatives which affect the youth will be discussed with some of the area's leading Hip Hop artists and community leaders. Enlightenment and empowerment will highlight this year's Fourth Congressional District Hop Hop Power Shop.
www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ga04_mckinney/hiphoppowershop.html
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May 30th Atlanta Peace & Justice Calendar
Featured Event:
Tuesday June 6 7-9pm ~ First Iconium Baptist Church Social Justice Ministry
542 Moreland Avenue,
S.E. Atlanta, GA
HEALTHCARE IN AMERICA: RIGHT OR PRIVILEGE?
Support HR 676 - Medical care for all!
Hear from dynamic panelists:
Dr. Daniel Blumenthal, Morehouse School of Medicine
Dr. Karen Hochman, Asst. Professor Emory Univ. School of Medicine
Ms. Marguerite Rece, Registered Nurse in Psychiatry Mental Health
Ms. Anneliese R. Millones, Feminist Women's Health Center
To be followed by a provocative question and answer session.
The First Iconium Social Justice Ministry Forums are held
on the first Tuesday of each month and are a great way to
become informed on myriad social justice and peace efforts
in Atlanta and abroad as well as meet and build bridges
with other Atlanta activists and organizations.
The dynamic Rev. Timothy McDonald III will be presiding.
For more information call 404-627-1371.
General Events:
Saturday June 10 10am-4pm
Tupac Amaru Shakur Center
5615 Memorial Drive
Stone Mountain, GA
Arm Yourself with Weapons of Mass Instruction at the Hip Hop Power Shop: Coming together to promote awareness and empowerment of young people
Discussion topics will include: the role of youth in politics, the American anti-war movement, the convergence of music and politics and more!
A great event for youth and adults alike!
Event Speakers Include:
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney
Professor Griff
Monica Benderman
Denise Thomas of MFSO
Public Enemy
Steven Waddy
Ingemar Smith of Veterans for Peace
Rev Hutchins
Rev Yearwood
and more...
The Emcee for the event will be V-103 Radio Host Greg Street
Thanks to WRFG Greg Palast is coming to Atlanta!
Friday June 23 7PM
Unitarian Universalist Church
1911 Cliff Valley Way
Atlanta, GA 30320
Greg Palast is now touring the country to promote
"Armed Madhouse"
his latest remarkable book.
Donation requested - $12.00 or $10.00 for WRFG subscribers
(The donation will benefit our community radio station,
WRFG-Atlanta, 89.3FM a non-profit 501C-3 organization)
WRFG also thanks Creative Loafing for its assistance in the Palast Atlanta visit
For information call: WRFG 404 523 3471
US Social Forum Events:
SOUTHEAST Social Forum
June 16-18, 2006, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC Under the slogan, "Another World is Possible," the World Social Forum has convened international forums and a host of hemispheric, regional, national and local gatherings. NOW IT'S OUR TURN! The first US Social Forum will be held in Atlanta June 27-July 1, 2007.
In preparation for the Atlanta Forum, and as a movement-building event in its own right, the SE Regional Social Forum will be in Durham, NC June 16-18, 2006.
Take part and join a dynamic "working group" now! Contact Project South at 404-622-0602 or register online at US Social Forum
Forum registration in English: REGISTRATION
Ongoing Peace Rallies:
Contact Azi: azitamarcus@earthlink.net
THURSDAY weekly rallies:
5:00-6:00 pm In front of the CNN building at the Olympic Park Blvd. entrance (a half-block from our old location) Opposing the War and the US Media Bias & Mass Deception
FRIDAY weekly rallies
12-1 pm, Colony Square (Peachtree and 14th Street) Stand for Peace! with WAND
12-1 pm, Marietta Square (Cobb Court House) Cobb County Citizens for Peace
5:00-6:00 pm "Five Points" intersection, downtown, Atlanta Opposing the war and US foreign policies in the Middle East
***Those of you at GSU, please let the STUDENTS know about these rallies and encourage them to participate.
"Leave My Child Alone Campaign"
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- To get involved contact Susan susan@georgiafordemocracy.org
For more information, visit the GA LMCA Campaign website at
Ga LMCA Campaign
SATURDAY weekly rallies
12:00-1pm
Dekalb Farmers Market
3000 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur
We should gather around outside of the parking lot on sidewalks near the entrance.
DIRECTIONS
Bring anti war signs, which show the connection between war and economic hardship at home
Sunday Weekly rallies
12-1 pm
Central Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
201 Washington St
Monthly Rallies:
WEDNESDAY Monthly Rallies
2nd Wednesday of the month
5:30 to 7:00pm
Weds. Dec. 14-- corner of N. Druid Hills & Lawrenceville Hwy. (near North DeKalb Mall).
Locally Produced Progressive News and Programming:
Airwaves:
The Peoples Calendar on WRFG 89.3 Fm lets the community know about events in the community like film screenings, protests, vigils, forums, workshops, and more. If your group or organization is having an event, please e-mail: thepeoplescalendar@yahoo.com
Air America radio has arrived in Atlanta! Funny, deep shows featuring commentators like Al Franken, Janeane Garafalo and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.! It's at 1690 AM, on the far right of the dial. Or you can hear it online at:
Air America Radio
Every weekday, Listen to DEMOCRACY NOW with Amy Goodman On Radio Free Georgia - 89.3 FM WRFG, 5pm - 6pm Monday through Thursday 4:30pm - 5:30 PM on Friday.
Every Monday night 8:30 - 9 pm tune in to LET"S TALK: politics, religion, current events, activism. Hosted by Rev. Albert E. Love on WAEC LOVE 86AM, The revolution will not be televised" BUT it will be on radio! Call in at 404-355--8652, 404-355-8659, or 404-355-8600 E-mail: letstalk@love86am.com on line at Let's Talk
Every Monday, 6-7pm, Check out "JustPeace" on WRFG Atlanta 89.3 fm. Contact:
Justpeacewrfg@aol.com WRFG.org
Live Web stream:
http://wrfg.org/features/shows/shows-desc.asp?showid=36
Every Tuesday, 4:30p.m. Check out Labor Forum on WRFG 89.3 fm. WRFG.org
Every Tuesday, 6-7pm, "Community Forum with Billy Mitchell" on WCLK, 91.9FM. The show is a topic show, dealing with local issues, and in weeks to come other guests include Mayor Shirley Franklin, the newly elected officials of Clayton County, former mayor Bill Campbell and others... Previous guests have included, Tavis Smiley, Maynard Jackson, Rev Joseph Lowery and many others. Contact: billymitchell@bellsouth.net
On the Tube:
(ECAPC-TV).Every Church A Peace Church TV
This week, Ed Loring and Murphy Davis, founders of the Open Door Community discuss their work as Go Straight to Jail activists for the homeless and the "least of these." Ed holds nothing back, as usual, in his advocacy for the poor inthis dynamic interview. Joining Ed is his lovely wife and fellow activist, Murphy Davis.
2 times a week: Tuesday at 10:00 AM and Saturday at 9:00AM on the AIB cable channel Comcast Ch 5; Charter Roswell Ch 22; Charter Smyrna Ch 14. Check your local listings (or your cable search feature) for airings every week on the AIB Cable network.
Contact Don Edwards
dedwards@altlaw.com
Another Media IS Possible on People TV, every Tuesday on People TV at 1:00 PM Channel 12 or 24, and on WCAU Clark Atlanta University TV channel 23 on Thursday at 8:30 P.M.
On the Internet:
Atlanta Progressive Atlanta Progressive News covering progressive local and national issues. Contact:
Matthew Cardinale, Editor matthew@atlantaprogressivenews.com
Other Ongoing Events:
Every Tuesday, Noon, Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda at the Atlanta Life Building, 100 Auburn Ave. STAND UP! SPEAK OUT! BE HEARD! Contact: GCPAgenda@aol.com
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7pm, Amnesty International Atlanta meetings at the Starbucks at the corner of Peachtree and 7th in Midtown. For more information, e-mail amnesty_atlanta@yahoogroups.com or call Amanda at 404-876-5661 x. 14
EVERY WEDNESDAY from Noon-1:30pm Circle of Scribes � great talk and good food Atlanta Life Building-1st floor cafeteria 100 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta 30303 Free parking in adjacent lot Come any time and/or sign up for the E-Circle to keep current. Contact: Atlanta WAND 404-524-5999
Third Thursday CINEMA meets every month, 7pm, at the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Atlanta in Room 209-210 with a lively discussion group and refreshments following the film. 1911 Cliff Valley Way * UCAA (I-85 N Access road between N Druid Hills & Clairmont) For directions and information, call Michael Burke at 770-491-6817.
We try to get the calendar out once a week, travel schedules and network maintenance permitting. If you have announcements you'd like posted, please send them to gpjccalendar@gmail.com We'll do the best we can to include them. Thanks!
**** Please visit our updated website, feedback very welcome: Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition
Legislative Contact Information: Call early and often! To find your representative click on Legislative Action Center, then click on:
Elected Officials.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss: 202-224-5321/FAX: 224-0103
Rep. John Lewis: 404-659-0116/FAX 404-331-0947
Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121or toll free
1-800-839-5276
White House Comment Desk: 202-456-1111
