Chicago

Come out to engage in and support the cause of individuals living under mass incarceration. Enjoy a night of dramatic readings of actual prisoners letters exposing the depth of their experiences, reconciliation with their past present and future, and transformative views about the world we live in.

Music and food will be provided at this event.

We ask a $7 donation but encourage any level of support as all proceeds will go towards the fulfilling of literature requests and Revolution Newspaper subscriptions to prisoner's across the country.

At a time when Chinese workers are challenging their government in unprecedented ways, gaining wages and demanding unions independent of the government; when ethnic tensions are rising in Tibet and in Xinjiang among Uighurs; and when, more than ever, China's economy is challenging those in the West including the U.S.'s--come hear a speaker who has been writing of the situation in China from a revolutionary perspective for over 30 years.

Come view a photography exhibit by Skip Schiel who is a frequent visitor to Gaza and who focuses in on the occupation through his camera's lense.  Alongside of the exhibit, Skip will give a photographic presentation on the theme of "Hope and Hopelessness: How Do the Residents of Gaza Survive Psychologically?"   We will also be honoring two local activists during this luncheon.

Business Meeting at 11:00 am.  Potluck lunch will follow the business meeting.

Meeting is open to all members of ICJPE member groups.

Don’t miss this chance to get together, have a good time, brainstorm, and plan on ways to be more effective in building the peace, justice and environment movement in Illinois.

Free will donation
All procedes will benefit 
Voices for Creative Nonviolence
and Francis House

No one will be turned away for lack of funds!

WALK TO SAVE LIVES...

In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes, claiming more than 33,000 lives each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute; with close to one million people attempting suicide annually. With your participation, you will not just be walking, and your donors will not just be writing a check - you will be helping to save lives.

Full Signal  (61 min.)   a documentary film directed by Talal Jabari  (2009-10)
Cellular technology--cellphones, cell towers, wi-fi, etc.---has been proliferating across the globe and spreading like wildfire. More than half the world’s population owns a cell phone, wi-fi is cropping up everywhere, and nearly everyone lives within the range of a cell tower. Yet, nobody truly knows to what extent this technology is having an impact on the human population.

For thirty years and counting, Chicago has officially celebrated Peace Day.   First proclaimed by Chicago’s Mayor on September 7, 1978, Peace Day began with an idea:  to set aside one day each year for people of all backgrounds, faiths, cultures and ages to focus on peace for the entire planet.

Fatima Mohammadi: Eyewitness account of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Be there to support this project and make history!

$25.00 minimum donation

***Seating limited to the first 100 people. Please arrive before 7 PM-9 PM***

Featured speaker: Fatima Mohammadi, survivor of the Israeli assault on the Mavi Marmara.

Save the Date!   Saturday, November 6, 2010

Plans are underway for the 2010 Media Democracy Day - Chicago (MDD).  The event will be on Saturday, November 6, 2010 in order to coincide with the parent event in Vancouver.