SPEAK OUT AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY, RACIAL PROFILING AND THE CRIMINAL INJUSTICE SYSTEM

WHAT: A space for community and campus members to share their stories of police brutality and organize to work for positive change in Ypsilanti

When: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at noon

Where: EMU (TBA)

Who: Everyone is welcome to listen to speakers and peacefully voice their own concerns about police brutality and social injustice our city. We will end the speak out with a "where forward" planning on how community members can work toward positive change and what you can do if you are a victim of police brutality.

Teaching For Democracy and Justice

What: A conference for activists and teachers, students, parents and community members.

When: Saturday, March 18th from 12:30 to 5:30 pm

Where: EMU campus, location TBA

In these reactionary times it is important for Activists, Educators, and others who care about children, democracy, and the environment to build alliances. This conference will explore both local and global issues and how they relate to issues of justice. We will also explore innovative teaching techniques and issues related to education.

Topics include socialization for democracy, youth, violence and education, feminism in the class room, eco-justice, globalization, and radical teachers' coalition building.

Join us for an afternoon of teaching and learning the strategies of radical democracy: learning, teaching and creating a more democratic society.

Free child care provided. (No pre-registration is required, but if you know in advance, please contact us so that we can better accomodate your family.)

For more details contact: cpn_4_emu@hotmail.com

FROM BIRMINGHAM TO BELFAST: The Long Reach of the African-American Civil Rights Movement

What: An evening with Patricia Campbell, Irish Civil Rights Activist

When: Tuesday, February 21st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Where: The Carillon Room 301 in the Eastern Michigan University Halle Library


In the late 1960’s young Irish women and men entered segregated streets blocked by bigots, police and attack dogs to Bravely march the dangerous roads of apartheid and repression to demand Civil and Human Rights in the land of their birth. their songs, tactics and inspiration were directly influenced by the Civil Rights movement and the struggle for African American liberation.

In Celebration of Black History Month we are honored to have the longtime Irish Civil Rights activist and militant campaigner for Irish freedom, Patricia Campbell of Belfast, visit EMU’s Campus to discuss the profound impact the US Civil Rights Movement had on the modern history of Ireland and the continuing struggle there. Patricia will be presenting the rare film “Off Our Knees” on the Irish Civil Rights Movement followed by questions and discussion. All are welcome!

Sponsored by the EMU Campus Progressive Network, the EMU Center For Multicultural Affairs Black History Month Program, Solidarity, Fourthwrite and others.

For More information Please email: cpn_4_emu@hotmail.com