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Sandy
Cioffi from her film "Sweet Crude" on
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day started at the end of the Civil War as a day to
remember the fallen Union soldiers. Gradually Memorial
Day grew to include the fallen from all of America's
wars. Many Americans will spend this day mourning the
millions of lives lost. But it would be a terrible mistake
to glorify war.
We
should honor the sacrifices of those who serve without
portraying war as something noble or even moral. Too
often we mythologize war into an epic battle between
good and evil, right and wrong, black and white. Unfortunately,
such battles cannot be found outside of comic books
and Hollywood movies. Rarely is the real world so simplistic.
A more apt comparison would be an episode of Itchy and
Scratchy, replete with scenes of senseless gratuitous
violence, and no clear idea of who is on the moral high
ground. After 8 years of fighting, we still don't know
why Bush sent our soldiers to Iraq in the first place.
According to the Iraq Body Count Project, between 89,000
and 97,000 civilians have died in the crossfire of our
war of "liberation". Civilians are clearly
the biggest losers in modern warfare.
Even
soldiers lose in the arrangement. Armies are ordered
into battle by leaders sitting in air-conditioned offices
hundreds or thousands of miles away from the conflict.
Is it any wonder that veterans suffer flashbacks, abuse
drugs, and commit suicide while these leaders sleep
soundly at night, as if they were playing with toy soldiers
and not men made of flesh and blood? How can we speak
of glory when even the heroes of our mythology are haunted
by the memories for the rest of their lives? Who truly
wins in war?
So
spend Memorial day mourning for the millions of people
that have died and pray for a better future with wars
that are less frequent, less violent, and more honest.
Together we can work to ensure that fewer people have
to experience the horrors of war.
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| Historical
amnesia is a dangerous phenomenon, not only because
it undermines moral and intellectual integrity, but
also because it lays the groundwork for crimes that
still lie ahead.
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Noam Chomsky: American Amnesia: We Forget Our Atrocities
Almost As Soon as We Commit Them, http://www.alternet.org/rights/140137/american_amnesia%3A_we_forget_our_atrocities_almost_as_soon_as_we_commit_them/
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| TUESDAY,
MAY 26, 5PM: Emergency Response Plan Day Of/After Court
Ruling on Prop 8 (ban on gay marriage). ON THE DAY OF
THE COURT DECISION Gather at 6th and Laurel at 5pm March
to the Hall of Justice Downtown Rally and speeches by
community leaders. In the even of a good decision which
appears unlikely, this even will transform into a celebration.
Gather at the same time and place. ON THE DAY AFTER
THE COURT DECISION starting at Noon, outside of the
County Administration Building, 1600 Pacific Hwy. We
will be supporting couples who will enter to demand
marriage licenses! More
Info
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SATURDAY,
MAY 30, 7PM: Activist San Diego Film Series presents
Capitalism Hits the Fan Featuring: Richard Wolff, Professor
of Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Capitalism Hits the Fan is a graphic talk by Richard
Wolf, on the current economic crisis. Wolf covers the
present economy's historical roots, contemporary contributing
factors and some possible solutions for the future.
What: Free Film Series. Where: at the Joyce Beers Community
Center in Hillcrest located at 1220 Cleveland Ave. ½
block North of University Ave. where Cleveland Ave.
and Vermont St. meet (Joyce Beers is next to Aladdin's
restaurant across from Ralph's and Trader Joe's). More
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MONDAY,
MAY 25, 1:30PM: Free Film Screening of "New Muslim
Cool" Free. WorldBeat Cultural Center and Logan
Islamic Community Center Presents New Muslim Cool. Free
Event Presented in partnership with Active Voice, Specific
Pictures and PBS POV. More
Info
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TUESDAY,
MAY 26, 5PM: Emergency Response Plan Day Of/After Court
Ruling on Prop 8 (ban on gay marriage). ON THE DAY OF
THE COURT DECISION Gather at 6th and Laurel at 5pm March
to the Hall of Justice Downtown Rally and speeches by
community leaders. In the even of a good decision which
appears unlikely, this even will transform into a celebration.
Gather at the same time and place. ON THE DAY AFTER
THE COURT DECISION starting at Noon, outside of the
County Administration Building, 1600 Pacific Hwy. We
will be supporting couples who will enter to demand
marriage licenses! More
Info
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WEDNESDAY,
MAY 27, 6PM: San Diego Coalition to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal
Presents a showing of In Prison My Whole Life! A Film
by Marc Evans. Mumia Abu-Jamal was Arrested the day
William Francome was born. William is Now 25 Years Old
and Mumia is Still on Death Row. Where: Malcolm X Library
- 5148 Market Street, (across from Euclid trolley station).
After the film participants are invited to engage in
a discussion with coalition members as to how we can
build the movement for Mumia locally in support of the
international efforts to stop this state sanctioned
murder as well as other issues of the politics of oppression
inherent in the prison industrial complex. More
Info
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THURSDAY,
MAY 28, 6PM: Documentary Showing - King Corn. Garden
Tour and Potluck (please bring something to share).
Location: Residential home, near Oak Park, 92105 (exact
address to be emailed to those who RSVP on Tuesday,
May 26). RSVP: jocofran@gmail.com. deadline: Tuesday,
May 26. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
MAY 30, 7PM: Activist San Diego Film Series presents
Capitalism Hits the Fan Featuring: Richard Wolff, Professor
of Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Capitalism Hits the Fan is a graphic talk by Richard
Wolf, on the current economic crisis. Wolf covers the
present economy's historical roots, contemporary contributing
factors and some possible solutions for the future.
What: Free Film Series. Where: at the Joyce Beers Community
Center in Hillcrest located at 1220 Cleveland Ave. ½
block North of University Ave. where Cleveland Ave.
and Vermont St. meet (Joyce Beers is next to Aladdin's
restaurant across from Ralph's and Trader Joe's). More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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LAST
FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH: San Diego Critical Mass Bike
Ride. The last Friday of every month, we meet at the
big fountain in Balboa Park at 7:00 PM and ride bicycles
through the streets of San Diego, providing motorists,
as well as ourselves, with a vision of how things could
be different. It's a celebration of cycling! Bring your
friends; meet new friends. More
Info
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“ENOUGH”
PEACE AND IMPEACHMENT VIGILS ~ EVERY WEEK UNTIL THE
IRAQ WAR ENDS. More
Info
EVERY
SUNDAY 2PM: Free Vegan Food at the North Park Community
Park with San Diego Food Not Bombs. The North Park Community
Park is located at the intersection of Oregon and Polk
in North Park. More
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THURSDAY,
JUNE 4, 9AM: Prevent Environmental Disaster, In North
County: A hearing about preserving our environment.
Granite Construction wants to develop the largest open-pit
mine in America, near the Riverside County line. Free
Bus Rides to the Riverside Hearing will be provided.
Location; Riverside County Administration Building,
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor Boardroom, Riverside
California. More
Info
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FRIDAY,
JUNE 5, 7:30PM: The Aftermath of the Gaza War and Prospects
for Middle East Peace. San Diego Coalition for Justice
in Palestine. Invite you to a special lecture on The
Aftermath of the Gaza War and Prospects for Middle East
Peace Prof Richard Falk. Four Points Sheraton 8110 Aero
Drive, San Diego. Free event; donations requested. More
Info
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SUNDAY,
JUNE 7, 9AM: Celebrate the first official World Ocean
Day! San Diego Coastkeeper, Birch Aquarium, San Diego
Oceans Foundation and Think Blue. It’s official!
The United Nations has declared June 8th as World Oceans
Day. Join us for a morning beach, kayak, and dive clean
up. Have fun learning about the special creatures found
in our local marine waters, and make a difference in
your community and our global ocean with a few short
hours. Where: Kellogg Park (9:00-11:00) and Birch Aquarium
(11:00-3:00). More
Info
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MONDAY,
JUNE 8, 8:15AM: Court Support For Medicinal Marijuana
Patient Eugene Davidovich. My name is Eugene Davidovich
and I am a medical cannabis patient. On February 3rd
my house was raided and I was arrested in Operation
GreenRx disguised as Operation Endless Summer This was
a clear and direct attempt to shut down all distribution
of medical cannabis in San Diego County between patients
under the disguise of an undercover drug sting operation.
Please join me in the struggle to collectively cultivate,
possess, and distribute medical cannabis in San Diego
County without fear of prosecution. The preliminary
hearing in my case will be held in the San Diego Superior
Court (200 W. Broadway, San Diego CA) in Department
11. I would sincerely appreciate your support in court
that day! More
Info
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SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 19, 9AM-NOON: 25th Aniversary California Coastal
Cleanup Day. Mark your calendar for the biggest volunteer
cleanup event in San Diego County and join together
with your community in keeping our ocean, coastlines
and waterways clean and free of debris. Location: Over
70 sites throughout the county. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
MAY 30th: "Cultura In Hip-Hop Concert Event"
Rhythm Lounge: 3048 Midway Drive-SD. 21+with valid id!
/ $7 cover OR $10 a couple! Contact: MYM: 619-563-4581,
michelyvonne@yahoo.com
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SATURDAY,
MAY 30, 7PM: Hot San Diego salsa band LATIN GROUP CONNECTION
(LGC) concludes Malcolm X Library’s DANCE 4 HEALTH
dance series throughout the month of May featuring free
West African, Salsa and Belly dancing with LIVE sizzling
Afro-Cuban music. Prior to the concert selected students
will briefly perform some of the sexy moves and dance
steps learned in the dance workshops. Light refreshments
served. All programs are free and open to the public.
For more information, please call (619) 527-3405. Malcolm
X Library is located at 5148 Market Street, across from
Euclid trolley station. Parking available.
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SUNDAY,
MAY 31, NOON: International Dance & Music Festival/
Day of the Drum Tribute to Miriam Makeba, featuring
Thomas Mapfumo! Our 15th annual WorldBeat International
Dance & Music Festival is dedicated to Miriam Makeba,
also known as Mama Africa and Thomas Mapfumo, also known
as “The Lion of Zimbabwe. Free Family Event. Seaport
Village, Embarcadero North - Downtown San Diego. More
Info
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SUNDAY,
MAY 31, 2:30PM: Malcolm X Library presents a special
book club event featuring local jazz and blues legend
Jeanne Cheatham and her book MEET ME WITH YOUR BLACK
DRAWERS ON. As a pianist, singer, songwriter, co-leader
of the Sweet Baby Blues Band, retired UCSD professor,
Jeanne Cheatham writes of a life spent fighting racism
and sexism, of rage and resolve, misery and miracles,
betrayals and triumphs. This wonderful autobiography
is also the story of Ms. Cheatham’s fifty-year
love affair and musical collaboration with husband and
band partner, Jimmy Cheatham. Ms. Cheatham will be present
to discuss the book and sign copies. All programs are
free and open to the public. For more information, please
call (619) 527-3405. Malcolm X Library is located at
5148 Market Street, across from Euclid trolley station.
Parking available.
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MONDAY,
JUNE 1, 6:30PM: Free Screening: Devil in a Blue Dress.
Directed by Carl Franklin; Origin: USA (102 min) Denzel
Washington stars as a decorated war hero returning to
the segregation of post-war America in this critically-acclaimed
suspense thriller. Special Introduction by film critic
Scott Marks! San Diego Public Library at 820 E Street,
San Diego in the 3rd Floor Auditorium. More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JUNE 6, 2PM: Special Author/Reading: Lisa Fugard South
African author/ actress reads her story 'Night Calls'
at our upcoming program What in the World at Cygnet
Theatre/Rolando Stage 6663 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego.
Signed copies of Skinner's Drift will be available for
purchase at the performance. Other readers include Sean
Sullivan reading The Little Heidelberg by Isabelle Allende
and Mad Dogs and Englishmen by Noel Coward, Walter Ritter
reading Brother Beetle by Isaac Bashevis Singer and
Veronica Murphy reading Lydia's Grove by Lara Vapnyar.
More
Info
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SATURDAY,
JUNE 6, 7:30PM: Hear Our Song: Making a Difference in
Our World. The San Diego Women's Chorus presents its
22nd annual spring concert Hear Our Song: Making a Difference
in our World. This one-night only special performance
explores the various ways we make a difference in our
world and bring about change on personal, political,
and environmental levels. Mission Hills United Church
of Christ located at 4070 Jackdaw Street, SD. More
Info
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MAY
21 – JUNE 14, 2009: Mo`olelo Performing Arts Presents
Good Boys by Jane Martin. In residence at La Jolla Playhouse
Two fathers. A school shooting. Eight years later, how
do we forgive? Good Boys is the story of two men, one
black and one white, who meet eight years after a school
shooting in which their both sons died, one a victim
and the other the shooter. As the fathers search for
understanding and viciously cast blame, they confront
difficult questions about bullying, vengeance, responsibility,
loss, grief, and hope. Is it possible to heal? Mo`olelo's
second production as the Inaugural Resident Theatre
Company at La Jolla Playhouse. More
Info
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TUESDAY,
JUNE 16, 8PM: SLY and ROBBIE and The Taxi Gang and special
guests Heavyweight Dub Champion and Roots Covenant!
Live in Concert at Ital Vital WorldBeat Cultural Center.
$15 ADV. More
Info
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FRIDAY,
JUNE 19, 7:30PM: Documentary Screening: Race is the
Place. Movies that Matter, the new documentary series
at the Centro Cultural de la Raza screens Race is the
Place, a no holds barred look at race, dialog and identity
in the US, by spoken word artists and performers such
as Kate Rigg, Ahmed Ahmed, Danny Hoch and James Luna.
Guest artists to be announced. Doors at 7 pm, screening
at 7:30 pm. $5 donation requested. More
Info
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SUNDAY,
JUNE 21, 2PM: Free Screening: “Happy-go-Lucky."
Directed by Mike Leigh; Origin: UK (118 min) A look
at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful,
North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate
those around her. Special introduction by film critic
Beth Accomondo! San Diego Public Library at 820 E Street,
San Diego in the 3rd Floor Auditorium. More
Info
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SUNDAY,
JULY 19, 2PM: Free Screening: The Sensation Of Sight."
Directed by Aaron J. Weiderspahn; Origin: USA (134 min)
This off-beat drama about man's search for meaning amidst
the ache of despair chronicles Finn, an English teacher
entering a mid-life crisis impelled by a recent tragedy,
as he sets afoot selling encyclopedias to the town locals.
Special introduction by film critic David Elliot! San
Diego Public Library at 820 E Street, San Diego in the
3rd Floor Auditorium. More
Info
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THURSDAY,
JULY 23, 8PM: Haile Selassie I Celebration 2009 Celebrating
Makeda Dread Birthday Bash!! Featuring THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS
Live in Concert! at Ital Vital WorldBeat Cultural Center.
Tickets onsale Now! More
Info
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ONGOING EVENTS
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FRIDAY,
MAY 8th, through SUNDAY, MAY 31st: VOICES: Mapping the
Hood - transcenDANCE Art Performance. This year transcenDANCE
partnered with Eveoke Dance Theater, Stone Paper Scissors,
and North Park Main Street in our co-creation of VOICES:
Mapping the Hood. Through dance and visual art we are
using artistic expression as a catalyzing force for
positive change in the neighborhoods of City Heights
and North Park. Location: 10th Ave. Theatre, Downtown.
Our transcenDANCE Performers will be in every Friday
8pm show and Sunday 2pm show. More
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/ Workshops
ROBERTO
MARTINEZ, PRESENTE ! Thanks to all for your support
and prayers, the family is extremely grateful yet still
very much in need. Visitation & rosary Tuesday 5/26/09
Visitation 5:00-9:00 pm Humphreys Mortuary 753 Broadway,
Chula Vista. Rosary @ 7:00 pm. Wednesday May 27 Funeral
Mass 10am St Judes Church 1129 South 38th st. San Diego.
Funeral to follow mass at Mt Hope Cemetary 3751 Market
Street San Diego. After the Funeral there will be a
celebration of Roberto's Life @ Barrio Station 2195
Newton Ave. BORDER ANGELS is still collecting donations
for Yolanda Martinez as are PIQE and AFSC. Thanks again
to all that have so generously supported with donations
and prayers. More
Info
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IMMEDIATE
HELP FOR LORI BERENSON - Political Prisoner in Peru.
Lori is in her 8th month of pregnancy and very excited
and busy preparing for the birth. Unfortunately the
pregnancy has exacerbated her back pain and she expects
to have back surgery as soon as appropriate after the
baby is born. REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE HELP Call President
Obama and Write to Secretary of State Clinton. Lori
has now served 13 years and 5 months of her 20-year
sentence. She has been a model prisoner and she is eligible
for conditional liberty in November 2010. However, given
the precarious nature of her health and the forthcoming
birth of her baby, we will be urging President Obama
and Secretary of State Clinton to secure Lori’s
immediate release. More
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POTS
AND PANS FOR PEACE! .... and pens, pencils, paper, hats,
gloves, etc. too! Since most people's first reaction
will likely be, "HUH?!"---- let me follow
up quickly with "Citizen Diplomacy: Reaching out
to the needy people in Afghanistan!" We have an
opportunity to let the people of Afghanistan know that
the people of the United States care about them, by
filling "flat rate" boxes of donations to
be shipped to Afghanistan! Help put a smile on the face
of a child half a world away! To participate, please
bring your donations to: San Diego First Church of the
Brethren 3850 Westgate Place San Diego. More
Info
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Get
FREE copy of "A Question of Power", A documentary
about the resistance in San Diego against this powerline.
Video
Link provided here: Also attached are action items
for folks to talk once they have seen the documentary.
We have complimentary copies of the documentary that
can be requested by emailing: thecoane5 <thecoane5@cox.net
There is no charge for the DVD or the mailing. More
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SDCPJ
HIGH SCHOOL LEAFLETING PROJECT. The SD Coalition for
peace and justice high school leafleting project is
still looking for volunteers. Please reply to this e-mailsjagitator@ucsd.edu
if you can join us with this special outreach to Latino
students as they are heavily targeted by military recruiters.
Help deny the military what they need most - young men
and women to send to war or call me at 619-237-8870.
More
Info
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MISCELLANEOUS
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90.7
KPFK PACIFICA RADIO IS BACK ON THE AIR IN SAN DIEGO.....!!!!!!
KPFK is back and it is the only information and cultural
programming of it's kind in San Diego. People should
listen, tell others and work to keep it here in San
Diego and South Orange County. More
Info
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Peace
Flags. Excellent for display or for Peace Rallies. Call
858.459.4650 or email TanjaWinter@ActivistSanDiego.org
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The
Guerrero Azteca Project ~ www.guerreroazteca.org
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The
GI Rights Hotline ~ girights.objector.org
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LA
VOZ Community Events Newsletter over the last 12 years
has worked towards keeping the San Diego non-profit,
Latino, and community at large connected ~ LA
VOZ Community Events Newsletter
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