Friday, February 3, 2012 - 7:00pm - Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 10:00pm
Organization: Unity for a Change
More Info: http://www.facebook.com/events/273937402659745/
Description: Join us on Friday February 3rd for the opening of the Art Exhibit by Prisoners and on Saturday February 4th for: “Not Guilty, A Conference to Abolish the Prison Industrial Complex”.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 11:00am
NO WAR WITH IRAN
11 AM - Nollen Plaza antiwar rally led by Occupy Wall Street/Des Moines/IA &
co-sponsored by Catholic Peace Ministry
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Women and War: Women and Peace testimonies by women of the impact of war and the search for peace. The afternoon will conclude with a performance by Pittsburgh Playback Theatre and a chance for the audience to reflect on the exhibit and the stories through the creativity of the Playback actors.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
STREET SIGNS
An exhibit of photographs by Jim Alexander documenting the mass struggle for social and economic justice in the South.
A Panel Discussion - In order to understand past conflicts we must move from opinions to a fact based analysis rooted in research.
Moderated by Jim Alexander. Panelists include: Dr. Keith Baird, Dr. Mary Twining Baird and R. Candy Tate
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 6:00pm
Bring a love poem or love letter for Justice to share OR a valentine for someone interned! If YOU know someone being detained at the Aurora Immigrant Detention Facility, please send us their name and a message to jpiper@afsc.org and we’ll make them a personal Valentine from you! Please contact Jordan Garcia (
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 12:00pm
Presented by Lori Chesser
Lori Chesser is a Senior Shareholder with the Davis Brown Law Firm, and chair of its Immigration Department. As chair of the Iowa Immigration Education Coalition, she is committed to providing factual information and education regarding immigration law and policies for community members, the press and political leaders. She is a frequent speaker and contributor on this topic both locally and nationally.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 7:00pm
"Immigration as a Moral Issue," a study group based on a comprehensive curriculum developed by the UUA, will begin on Thursday, January 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Gale House living room. Meeting every other week for four sessions, we will examine a range of issues including current policies related to detention, deportation, enforcement and legal entry practices. Our goal is to create a vision for a just and fair immigration policy.
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 7:00pm
A fundraiser for the KC Program of American Friends Service Committee. From 7:00-9"30 p.m., enjoy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and punch. Music by Bob and Diana Suckiel; and the company of fellow progressive activists! Suggested donation: $15/person. R.S.V.P. Ira Harritt 816 931-5256, or send donations to AFSC, 4405 Gillham Rd., KCMO 64110.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Join THOUSANDS who will be Marching for Justice.
Forward Together Not One Step Back:
We must stand for Freedom and defend Democracy
We will not be deafeated or divided
We shall pursue Liberty and Justice for all
We the People shall not be moved
If you believe, you need to MARCH WITH US, STAND WITH US and ORGANIZE WITH US!
Begin Assembling at Shaw University at 9:30. March begins at 10:30.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Peter Lems, American Friends Service Committee Program Director for Iraq and Afghanistan will look at the impact of the troop withdrawal from Iraq, our responsibilities to acknowledge the damage, and lessons learned for the peace movement. How can we then use those lessons learned to speed-up the removal of US troops and bases from Afghanistan.