Events
Join JUFJ and allies for a June 15 film screening and dessert reception!
Long before Arizona, Virginia's Prince William County became ground zero in America's explosive battle over immigration policy when it started requiring police to question anyone they had "probable cause" to suspect of being an undocumented immigrant. The acclaimed film, 9500 Liberty, documents the debate and profound effects of this policy on communities in our region. The documentary follows the national anti-immigration forces who frighten and intimidate local lawmakers and citizens, and the residents who resist by using YouTube videos and virtual townhalls to set up a real-life showdown in the seat of county government.
row seating, a cappella
6:45 pm services; 8:15ish pm dinner
Church of the Pilgrims building, 2201 P St NW
Gothic building w/ rainbow banner on west side of 22nd St between P & Q Sts, NW. Enter around to the left side of the main entrance through the stairs down marked "Fellowship Hall."
Directions here.
Trendy new restaurant The Reserve owes former employees nearly $10,000 in back wages. Owner Moe Hamdan has not only ignored summons by the DC Office of Wage and Hour, but has called to police on workers who try to collect their pay. Tell The Reserve that wage theft is unacceptable in DC!
Join ONE DC and Take Back the Land to demand affordable housing in Shaw while enjoying free food, music, and family fun! Event will end with 4pm Press Conference on our Human Right to Housing! RSVP to Rosemary at (202.232.2915) or rndubuizu@onedconline.org
Verbal Gymnastics presents a new play where broke actors tell rich stories about the realities of today's economic conditions on the lives of Washingtonians. Order tickets online at http://www.verbalgymnastics.com/merchandise for the Saturday evening or the Sunday matinée showings.
Support the "Secure Communities Act of 2010," which will protect DC's sanctuary status and keep DC from becoming another Arizona by preventing police from sharing arrest information with ICE. Hearing will go on into the evening, so come after work! Bring photo ID to enter building.
This workshop would go over basics of media work ranging from how to make and sustain contact with media people to how to put together a Press Release and Press Statement or how to coordinate a Press Conference.
Jews United for Justice shares information about events & opportunities sponsored by JUFJ allies, or information about local Jewish or inter-faith events and opportunities which concern local social justice issues, local anti-poverty work, or religious teachings about social justice issues.
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