ACTION DUers * * * * Darfur: Local Events

[applegrove]

This list is from Darfur: A Genocide We Can Stop - site:
http://www.darfurgenocide.org/localevents.php * thank you to them*

We really need your help.

ACTIONS:

1)

Local Events * many of these are older notices. If they are in your area contact these people and find out what events/actions are taking place in June & July.

If none of these contacts are in your area contact your local (Canada too) church, mosque, synagogue, newspaper, Amnesty International group, university calendar of events, local events website, etc. and find out which events/vigils/actions are taking place on Darfur in your neck of the woods in June & July.

2)

Answer the questions: City/Location, What, Where, When, Who, Contact/More

3)

Forward them to applegrove at the DU and to the Darfur: Genocide We Can Stop site here: "If you're organizing an event, send us the details"at [email protected].

4)

Attend and keep the pressure on our leaders.

This list is from Darfur: A Genocide We Can Stop - site:
http://www.darfurgenocide.org/localevents.php

Current Events:

*Weekly, Washington, DC.
What: A Sudan Speak Out and Vigil
Where: Lafayette Park
When:Every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30PM
Who: This event is being organized by Africa Action
Contact/More: [email protected], 202 546 7961


*June, 12, Arlington Heights, IL
What: Planning Meeting and request for volunteers. We will set goals and plan activities for the year.
Where: Arlington Heights, IL. 630 West Campbell Street.
When: at 3:30 pm. Informal dinner to follow
Who: Event planned by the Chicago Alliance to End Genocide
Contact/More:Martha Cook [email protected]


*June, 5, Brooklyn, NY
What: Day for Darfur is a day to educate ourselves on the crisis in Darfur and call on the U.S. government to awake from its slumber.
Where: St. Ann's School, Brooklyn Heights, 129 Pierrepont St. between > Clinton and Cadman Plaza
When:2:00-4:00pm
Who: Organized by Daniel Frederick Levin, 3rd grade teacher, and other > concerned faculty/high school students.
Contact/More: RSVP or contact with questions at [email protected]

Past Events - but perhaps you can suss out local new events from contact names

*May, 27, Gloucester, MA
What: Coffeehouse fundraiser to stop the genocide in Sudan. There will be a five dollar entrance fee, live student music and a silent student art auction.
Where: Gloucester High School cafeteria
When:at 6 pm
Who: Amnesty International at Gloucester High School
Contact/More: Laura Griffin: [email protected]


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*May, 25, Washington D.C.
What: A day of prayer and vigil for the seven activists who were arrested on February 2nd at the Sudanese embassy for protesting against genocide in Darfur.
Event details:
- Mass for an End to Genocide in Darfur, celebrated by Bishop Thomas Gumbleton. 7 am, St. Aloysius Church, 900 North Capital St, NW, Washington D.C.
- Procession to Superior Court, leaving St. Aloysius at 7:40 am.
- Trial of seven activists who were arrested on February 2 at the Sudanese embassy for protesting against genocide in Darfur. 9 am, Superior Court, Room 120, 500 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.
- Vigils Against the Darfur Genocide, outside the courthouse throughout the trial, and at the White House from 5:30-6:30 pm.
When: Events all day, from 7 am until 6:30 pm
Who: "Darfur Genocide on Trial" project. Learn more at: http://www.pieandcoffee.org/darfur_pretrial_events/
Contact/More: For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 508.753.3588


*May, 24, Washington D.C.
What:An evening of speakers. Keynote: Dr. Eric Reeves, renowned expert on genocide in Darfur.
Where: True Reformer Building, 1200 U St, NW, Washington, D.C.
When: 7-9 pm
Who: "Darfur Genocide on Trial" project: http://www.pieandcoffee.org/darfur_pretrial_events/
Contact/More: For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 508.753.3588


*May, 22, Freeport, Long Island, NY.
What: Darfur Forum with Ruth Messinger, President, American Jewish World Services; Carolyn McCarthy, Congresswoman; a representative from Doctors without Borders; a representative from Darfur and Rabbi Anchelle Perl, a noted speaker on the Holocaust
Where: Congregation B'nai Israel, 91 North Bayview Avenue
When:at 7 pm
Who: This event is being organized by Congregation B'nai Israel
Contact/More: Gale Mittelman-Freeman, [email protected]


*May, 21, Chicago, IL.
What: At 8pm we will show a documentary on the genocide in Rwanda named" RWANDA DO SCARS EVER FADE" followed by a debate on the documentary and the situation in Darfur. At 10pm: show time with Music. Environmental Encroachment (www.encroach.net) and Alpha and The Princes of Futa will bring you the Music and ask you to stand and dance. Donation: What ever you feel like giving, it can be your time or money.
Where: Artist in Residence 6165N Winthrop Ave Across Winthrop and Granville
When:at 7:30 pm
Who: This event is being organized by Alpha Diallo
Contact/More: If you have any questions, feel free to call (773) 3811178 or email me at [email protected].


*May, 18, Portland, Maine.
What:Showing of the film "Hotel Rwanda" followed by a Darfur letter writing campaign
Where: Deering High School Auditorium
When:7:00 pm
Who: The Civil Rights Team at Deering High School
Contact/More: Linda West: [email protected], or Alex Boutin: [email protected]


*May, 9, Chicago, IL.
What:The American Refugee Committee's 2005 Speaker Series presents: "Dr. Kristian R. Olson, Extreme Vulnerability and Impressive Resilience: Providing Health Care to Displaced Persons in Darfur & on the Thai-Burmese Border."
Dr. Kristian (Kris) R. Olson will describe Refugee Medicine with examples from the American Refugee Committee's work in Thailand and Darfur, Sudan. Given the breadth of activities in both locations, his clear, "on the ground" description of Darfur will be one you won't want to miss.
Where: Claudia Cassidy Auditorium, Chicago Cultural Center 78 West Washington Street, Chicago
When:6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
Who: This event is being co-sponsored by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, the Chicago Sister Cities International Program, and the Health and Medicine Policy Research Group
Contact/More: Admission is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Judi Burnison: phone - 773/472-3370, e-mail - [email protected], or fax - 773/281-1394


*May, 8, New York, NY.
What: Rally in Central Park
Where: at the Bandstand on 72nd Street in Central Park
When: at 4:30pm
Who: Not Now, Not Ever
Contact/More: to learn more and sign up, go to: http://notnownotever.org


*April, 30th, Middletown, Connecticut
What: Afrobeat Festival to raise aid money for and awareness about Darfur. Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble and Wunmi -- both of whom donated material to "ASAP: Afrobeat Sudan Aid Project" -- will be headlining the show, which will also feature Afrobeat and West African drumming student ensembles.
Where: Wesleyan University
Contact/More: Jesse Brenner: [email protected]


*April, 30th, Aurora, Colorado
What: A day of prayer, fasting, and letter-writing to make a difference for Darfur
Where: 15445 East Iliff Avenue, Aurora, CO - the 'upper room' of Colorado Community Church
When:8:30a-1:00p
Who:For any woman with a heart for peace
Contact/More: Kimberly Hartwell [phone]


*April, 30th, Denver, Colorado
What: A rally calling on the United Nations to take action to stop the killing and torturing of innocent civilians in Darfur
Where: Capitol Building in downtown Denver on Colfax at Broadway
When:at 1pm
Who: This event is being organized by the Center On Rights Development of the University of Denver Graduate School of International Studies
Contact/More: Sandra Sirota, [email protected] or [email protected]


*April, 26th, Brooklyn, New York
What:A Benefit Concert at Northsix: local Brooklyn musicians The Fatales, Kevin Devine, and Jeffrey Lewis (Rough Trade) will be playing a concert to benefit the Save Darfur Coalition and International Rescue Committee. These are two of the primary organizations spreading awareness and providing relief for the genocide happening in Sudan. The purpose of the concert is to bring heightened awareness to a crisis that remains relatively dormant in the public mind. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go towards the provision of blankets, clothing, canned rations, and first aid supplies.
When:Doors at 8 pm, $10, Advance tickets sold through TicketWeb
Contact/More:Northsix http://www.northsix.com 718-599-5103


*April, 25th, New York, New York
What:Screening of "Bedeekee Darkee; Message From Home". This film is a stunning account of the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Fundraiser and movie screening followed by Q & A with filmmaker, Jen Marlowe. Suggested Donation is $10.
Where: Dag Hammarskjold Lounge in the International Affairs Building at Columbia University, 420 West 118th Street (between Amsterdam and Morningside) New York, NY 10027 Campus map: http://www.columbia.edu/about_columbia/map/international_affairs.html
When:7pm


*April, 21st, Camden, New Jersey
What:“Crisis in Darfur: Seeking Justice for Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, and War Crimes”. The symposium is an annual event, which includes the participation of esteemed international law professors and practitioners from the Philadelphia region. This year, Professor Stephens will moderate the event.
Where: Sixth Floor Faculty Lounge of the Rutgers-Camden School of Law
When:5:15-6:45pm
Who: This event is being organized by the International Law Society
Contact/More:Lisa Junghahn: [email protected].


*April, 20th, New York, New York
What: Freedom Seder for Sudan: A celebration of freedom and shared histories, and a recognition of the oppression that still exists in our global community and in Darfur, Sudan. This evening of music, drumming and storytelling will bring together multicultural communities for an inspirational and empowering evening of shared experience and collective memory.
Where: Washington Square Park, the fountain
When:at 5pm
Who: Sponsored by STAND-NYU, the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life, OASIS, the Islamic Center of NYU, the Newman Club, and Jews Against Genocide
Contact/More:Lindsay Katona: [email protected]


*April, 17th, Arlington Heights, Illinois
What: Letter Writing/ Fundraising Campaign
Where: 630 W Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL Directions: Take I90 W from Chicago, exit Arlington Hts Road, North to Sigwalt, West to Ridge. One block North to Campbell. Look for the balloons.
When:Drop in any time between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Who: This event is being organized by Martha Cook
Contact/More: Martha Cook, 847 506-1543; [email protected]


*April 16th, Nelson, BC Canada.
What:Darfur Benefit Party, "Egyptian Fantasy Night" with live bellydancers, musicians, and Egyptian food
Where: Mary Hall in Nelson, 820 Tenth Street, buy tickets by April 11th
Contact/More:Traci: 250-353-7333


*April 13th, New York, NY.
What:Benefit Concert for Sudan, $16 admission includes 1 free drink
Where: Tonic NYC - 107 Norfolk St.
When:8PM, doors open at 7:30
Who:Tonic NYC
Contact/More:[email protected]


*April 11th, New York, NY.
What:Rally at UN
Where: UN Plaza 47th st & 1 Ave, NYC
When:11 am
Contact/More:Motasim Adam [phone]


*April 7th, College Station, Texas.
What:Darfur Teach-in: learn about the history of the region, the current situation, and what you can do to take action
Where: A&M University, Rudder 504
When:7 pm
Who: This event is being organized by Global Justice
Contact/More: Amanda Owens, [email protected]


*April 6th, San Antonio, Texas.
What:Sudan Meeting and Lecture
Where: Texas Health Science Center, MSII (Pestana) Lecture Hall
When:Noon
Who: This event is being organized by the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics
Contact/More:Ceasar Ricci, 979 219 1510


*March 29th, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
What: An event will be held with Donald Steinberg, a senior fellow from the US Institute of Peace
Where: Room 120, Hutchins Hall, University of Michigan Law School
When:Tuesday March 29th, 6-7PM
Who: This event is being organized by University of Michigan STAND
Contact/More: No contact information is available for this event.


*November 20th, Chicago, Illinois.
What: An event will be held to support the victims of the violence in Darfur.
Where: 6165 N Winthrop Ave , Chicago, Illinois 60660
When: November 20th, from 7:30 to 12:00am.
Who: This event is being held by Alpha Diallo, an Artist and Activist.
Contact/More: please email alpha diallo for more information.




*October 26th, New York City, NY, USA: Panel Discussion
What: "DEATH AND DESTRUCTION IN THE HUMAN DIMENSION AND THE MORAL IMPERATIVE" - This Panel Discussion will address the humanitarian, human rights, and political complexities of the crisis in Darfur. This includes an in-depth exploration of the plight of the affected civilian population, applicable human rights standards, and responses from individual countries, the United Nations, and community-based interest groups.
Where: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 55 Fifth Ave. (btw. 12th and 13th streets) Room 423, NY, NY 10003
When: October 26th, from 5pm to 7pm.
Who: Sheri P. Rosenberg, Director, Human Rights and Genocide Clinic Deputy Director, Program in Holocaust and Human Rights Studies
Contact/More: For more information contact Sheri Rosenberg, 212 790-0455 and see our website.



* September 18th, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Symposium.
What: We will recognize the United Nations International Day of Peace with a special emphasis on Sudan. Speakers will discuss current Sudan issues including religion, economics, war, and refugees. Traditional Sudanese food will be served. There will also be an opportunity to see and participate in traditional Sudanese dancing.
Where:Salt Lake Community College Student Events Center (4600 So. Redwood Rd.).
When: September 18th, from 5pm to 9pm..
Who: This event is sponsored by the Sudanese Student Association of SLCC.
Contact/More: Tickets will be $6.00 at the door. See flyerfor event (pdf)


* September 21st, Boston, USA: Consciousness-raising Community Event.
What: During the Amnesty International Day of Action for Sudan (Tuesday, September 21st), Christian Activists United for Social and Ecological Justice (CAUSE Justice) at the Boston University School of Theology will be working to pass out information, pre-printed postcards (addressed to President al-Bashir), and gathering signatures on a petition.
Where: Marsh Plaza, Boston University (approx. 740 Commonwealth Avenue).
When: September 21st, between 11am and 2pm.
Who: Christian Activists United for Social and Ecological Justice (CAUSE Justice)
Contact/More: Although the event is not intended to be a large rally/protest, CAUSE welcomes anyone from the Boston community to come to Marsh Chapel to help us peacefully to raise consciousness.



* September 23rd, Denver, USA: Community Forum
What: A "Community Forum", including: a presentation by Dr. Peter Van Arsdale, an expert on Darfur and; a talk by Mona Cadena of Amnesty International's Sudan Crisis Task Force about the human rights violations taking place in Darfur, and Sudan's international legal obligations.
Where: University of Denver campus, Cyber Cafe (garden level) of Ben Cherrington Hall, at 2201 S. Gaylord Drive.
When: September 23rd at 6pm.
Who: The event is co-sponsored by the Center on Rights Development (University of Denver Graduate School of International Studies), and Amnesty International USA.
Contact/More: To find out more, please contact Lisa Schechtman at [email protected]



* September 24th, San Diego, USA: Interfaith prayer vigil, demonstration, and press conference.
What: An interfaith prayer vigil, demonstration, and press conference will be held to raise our prayers and voices to STOP THE GENOCIDE IN SUDAN. All are welcome to attend and express their concern about the horrific humanitarian crisis in Darfur.
Where: Good Samaritan Church at Eastgate Mall.
When: September 24th, at 3pm.
Who: This event is being held by the San Diego Coalition to Stop the Genocide in Sudan.
Contact/More: To find out more, please see the following websites; http://www.sandiegoactionforsudan.org, http://www.goodsamchurch.org.


* New York, USA, September 30th: Panel Discussion Moderated by NBC’s Ann Curry
What: Catastrophe in Darfur : No End in Sight? A panel discussion hosted by Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) about the current humanitarian crisis in western Sudan.
Where: Tishman Auditorium, New School University
66 West 12th Street (between 5th and 6th Aves)

When: September 30th at 7pm.
Who: Ann Curry, Journalist, NBC’s Today Show, Scott Anderson, Contributor, New York Times Magazine, Nicolas de Torrente, Executive Director, Doctors Without Borders, Salih Booker, Executive Director, Africa Action, Jonathan Spector, MD, Doctors Without Borders Aid Worker
Contact/More: To reserve a seat, please call 212-847-3151. For more information call 212-679-6800

* San Diego, USA: Local Organizing
What: A group of activists is coming together in San Diego to organize local actions and awareness raising events on Darfur.
Contact/More: To find out more, please contact Zeke Rabkin at [email protected]

[Tinoire]

1. Kick. Thank you for your persistent dedication n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

2. This is a significant accomplisment.! New Darfur readers, start HERE:

(I posted in the Questions thread just now before I saw this. What a pleasant surprise! Thank you! We are on the way.)
Kicked and recommended.

For those just getting started, here is a good place to begin. There is an extensive, link-filled older thread and some newer ones (cross-threaded to the one I will give here), but here is where the starting questions have been formulated:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3724411
Thread title: “STOPPING THE DARFUR GENOCIDE: We need ANSWERS to these QUESTIONS:”

[savannahana]

3. hats off to applegrove, hope, & others!

we will be encouraging our son & his group of friends
to attend any NYC events, and to spread awareness

so sorry i've had to drop back;
med appts. & attention to chronic ails
last couple of days

such great work in every thread! :thumbsup:

:kick:

[applegrove]

4. Excellent. We hope to get updated listings of events. The network

is so huge - it may take some digging. But well worth it. And let us hope that the peace talks really change the corner of events.