[WPC] Activist Alert June 12th - June 19th
Washington Peace Center
wpc at igc.org
Fri Jun 11 15:23:46 EDT 2004
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Activist Alert, June 12th - June 19th
Index (full listings below):
01 ANTI-WAR ACTIONS
Flash march on Donald June 11th
Youth and the Military
02 MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The Campaign to End the Death Penalty June 12th
Sunday Morning Talk Show action June 13th
Celebrate the Freedom to Have a Union! June 29th
Justice for Parking Workers! June 17th
Mosaic Communities: Integrated Housing Communities in June 11
Hotel Worker's March & Rally June 24th
Announcement of Action June 16th - June 17th
21st Annual ADC National Convention June 10 - 13th
DC Conventions Coalition Meeting June 14th
Campaign Kickoff Event June 11th
Washington, DC Mordechai Vanunu Vigil June 15
Demonstration on Ronald Reagan's Legacy June 11th
"Back from Baghdad, a Reporters View of the Occupation" June 12th
Public Hearing on Affordable Housing June 10
End US Support for Israel's Occupation! June 5-11
Wash the Flag Event in Washington, DC June 14th
RIDE THE BUS, WALK THE WALK June 12
Justice for Artie Elliot June 18
National
Support for Sibel Edmonds June 14
21st Annual ADC National Convention June 12th
03 COMMUNITY EVENTS
Free Belly Dancing class for Seniors June 19th
DAWN General Meeting June 15th
A "Running for Justice" June 18th
Arielle's Steppers for seniors June 22
N'COBRA HOSTS GALA REPARATIONS BANQUET June 17
Essay Contest
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace
The Peace and Justice 'Great Awakening' Preaching Series" June 11- 18th
Weekly Meeting of the DC Anti-War Network (we meet every Tuesday)
Free Hip Hop Dance Classes Tuesdays
National Reparations Unity Forum and Rally June 18th
04 ARTS & CULTURE
An Afternoon of Jazz & Blues June 13
"Poetry Under the Stars" June 4 - August 13th
ADC Film Festival June 11
The Great Labor Choral Convergence June 19
ARAB FUSIONS: SIMON SHAHEEN AND QANTARA June 17th
" AFRICA THANKS CUBA"
VOCAL RESISTANCE June 11th
05 BOOKS & FILMS
Annual Summer Film Series June 9th
Remembering Ronnie June 11th
SEEDS OF PEACE DOCUMENTARY June 15th
06 TRAININGS
Proposal Writing Basics June 21st
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class June 18th
Philanthropy Forum: Building Capacity for Artists June 17th
Electoral Politics: How Can You Get Involved? June 16, 23, & 30th
Conference on Creative Organizing June 20 - 22
Electoral Politics: How to Get Involved: June 16
Develop A Website in 4 Evenings! June 17th
>From Ideas to Planning June 15th
ASL (American Sign Language) class for Seniors June 24th
Bill Sutherland Training Institute June 23rd - June 27th
Free Media Classes Saturdays
Intro to Planned Giving Part II June 17th
WINNING ARGUMENTS FOR ARAB AMERICANS June 11
07 ONGOING VIGILS
Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
Peace vigil Every Tuesday
A Peace Vigil Every Friday
Silent Peace Vigil every Saturday
Marylanders for a Free Palestine and Secure Israel every first and 3rd
Friday
Women in Black Vigil - every third Wednesday
Peace Vigil Every Friday
Women In Black Vigil Every Friday
Stand for Peace Sundays. noon to 1 PM
08 RESOURCES HOUSING JOBS
Interns for the Spring semester and for the Summer
Intern Position Available
Advocacy Coordinator Approximate start date: June 1
Grassroots Program Manager
Case Management Associate
Office Manager Position Available
Dear Friends and Alumni of UDC
Metro Teen AIDS Director of Programs.
Media Outreach Specialist
Metro Teen AIDS Administrative Assistant.
Policy Analyst
FT CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS
A Great Room in DC For You!
BEAUTIFUL FREE SPACE! May 28 - June 30th
Executive Director for (NISGUA)
Community Outreach Coordinator June 14th
Outreach worker May 27th
Program Director/ Peer Educator June 1st
Food Campaign Organizer
Foundation Center: Intern,
"Board of Instigators".
Social Service Representative
Senior Lead Researcher
Charter School Director:
Looking for drummers & musicians
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
Capitol Hill Office Space Available (Cheap)
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
Office of Large Parks and Natural Resources!
Campaign Volunteers
Organizer/Administrator
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION May 11
Summer part-time organizer
01 ANTI-WAR ACTIONS
Flash march on Donald Rumsfeld's House
Friday, June 11, 6:00 PM
Dupont Circle
Join DC DAWN at Dupont Circle for a flash march on Donald Rumsfeld's
House (joined by Critical Mass), calling for the immediate resignation
of Donald Rumsfeld for his part in the Iraq war and the prison abuse
scandal JOIN THE DC ANTI-WAR NETWORK Discussion List serve - where
anything and everything about the War can be posted. Send an email to:
dawn-discuss-dc-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
Youth and the Military
June 25 - 27th
Friends Center, 1501 cherry St. Philadelphia, PA
This gathering is open to all who work against the militarization of
young people, will focus on strengthening the network that was formed at
the, "Stopping War where it Begins: Organizing Against Militarism in Our
Schools.", conference that took place in June 2003. Time will be devoted
to: Discussing the status of the network, briefing new members, and
electing a new steering committee; Strategizing about how to improve the
effectiveness of US counter recruitment work, locally and nationally'
Making an inventory of existing counter-recruitment recourses and
identifying other recourses that are needed. The weekend will also
feature: Training the Trainer sessions for experienced
counter-recruitment activists; Caucus, and regional discussions; An
evening devoted to issues of LGBTQ persons and the military. Register by
June 1st. Financial assistance is available For more information see:
http://www.youthandthemilitary.org/ To register on-line e-mail
NNOMY at afsc.org, or call (215) 241-7176
02 MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Saturday June 12th 2pm.
Fallsway and Madison St, near the, "Super Max prison".
The Campaign to End the Death Penalty has called for a demonstration
against the death penalty and against the execution of Steven Oken. The
demonstration/rally will be held at 2 PM on Sat., June 12, near the
corner of Fallsway and Madison St., near the Super Max prison. Even
while the state's machine of hate and death moves forward, it is very
important to stand up and say "NO ! NOT IN MY NAME!" contact the
governor and lieutenant governor to seek a commutation of the death
sentence for Steven Oken. Oken's horrible crimes cannot be excused, but
killing someone to show that killing is wrong is nonsensical. Gov.
Robert Ehrlich, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401-1925 Ph:
1.800.811.8336 or 410.974.3591; Fax: 410.974.3275; email
governor at gov.state.md.us.
Sunday Morning Talk Show Action
Sunday, June 13, 8:15 AM
Farragut North at Connecticut and K Streets
Sunday Morning Talk Show action, protests usually at ABC "This Week" and
CBS "Face the Nation," Details of who we protest show up in C-7 of the
Washington Post and will appear on the dawn-dc list serve by that
afternoon JOIN THE DC ANTI-WAR NETWORK Discussion List serve - where
anything and everything about the War can be posted. Send an email to:
dawn-discuss-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
Celebrate the Freedom to Have a Union!
Tuesday, June 29th 5-6P
Farragut North METRO (Connecticut & K St entrance)
Join thousands of activists across the country as we welcome
Independence Day with the AFL-CIO's National Workplace Week Of Action,
exposing the employer war on workers who try to organize unions. Metro
Washington Council, AFL-CIO; streetheat at dclabor.org
Justice for Parking Workers!
Thursday, June 17th 4 pm
1730 M St NW (M St between 17th & Connecticut Ave)
Join parking workers as they demand a union at PMI. Parking & Service
Workers' Union; 202-545-1789
Mosaic Communities: Integrated Housing Communities in Israel
Friday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA 4444 Arlington Blvd
Twenty percent of Israel's population is Arab. Yet almost all schools
and communities are segregated, keeping Arab and Jewish citizens from
developing a common civic society. The goal of Mosaic Communities is to
establish integrated Arab/Jewish communities in Israel. Mosaic will
lease and purchase land, facilitate planning, development, and
construction of homes, as well as sell or lease the homes to residents.
Mosaic Communities is currently running a youth program in Ramle,
Israel, and is planning a residential cooperative and community outreach
center there. Ramle is one of the most impoverished locales in Israel
and it also has one of the poorest records of Arab/Jewish relations in
the country. Friday's presentation will include an update about Mosaic's
work as well as its Pennies for Peace Campaign. To learn more about
Mosaic Communities and the Pennies for Peace Program, go to
http://mosaic-coop.org Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington 4444
Arlington Blvd (at SW corner of Arlington Blvd and S. George Mason Drive)
Hotel Worker's March & Rally
Thursday, June 24th 4:30P
Dupont Circle
Join more than 1,000 hotel workers and their supporters as Hotel &
Restaurant Workers Local 25 kicks off their contract campaign! Rick
Powell; 202-737-2225; rpowell at local25now.org
Announcement of Action
Wednesday June 16, -Thursday June 17th, 8am
National Transportation Safety Board, L'Enfant Plaza.
Help expose the cover-up of 9/11. Attend the last 2 days of the
9/11(Kean) Commission hearings in DC, people needed to hold signs
(provided), leaflet copies of letters from congress people calling on
the commission to get answers to all the questions asked by the 9/11
Family Steering Committee (provided), and to chant (outside the room as
people enter rather than inside where it would be disruptive) "There was
no snow, there was no rain, what took so long, to launch our planes?"
(Federal procedure requires an air force response to any off course
planes in 4 minutes. On 9/11/01 it took over a half hour.) (Check the
commission website at 9-11commission.gov) For coordination Dave
Slesinger 410-499-5403 dslesinger at alum.mit.edu
21st Annual ADC National Convention
Thursday June 10 - June 13th
Crystal Gateway Marriott 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, |VA
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the largest
grassroots Arab-American organization, will be holding its 21st National
Convention from June 10-13. Come meet: Asa Hutchinson, Under Secretary,
Department of Homeland Security , Helen Thomas, renowned journalist ,
George Stephanopoulos, ABC News, Azmi Bishara, Member of Knesset, Ralph
Nader, consumer advocate and presidential candidate, Joseph Abboud,
fashion designer, Anthony Shadid, Washington Post and 2004 Pulitzer
Prize winner, Suheir Hamad, poet, John Zogby, pollster and R. Alexander
Acosta, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights division. The entire
ADC Convention schedule and related information can be viewed online at
. TO CONTRIBUTE TO AND/OR JOIN ADC, CLICK HERE:
https://www.adc.org/membership/
DC Conventions Coalition Meeting
Monday, June 14, 7:00 PM
, St. Stephens Church (16th and Newton Streets NW)
DAWN and many other local and regional groups, invite the general public
to attend organizing meetings for the DNC and RNC conventions, a June 26
event, various training sessions, and much more. You can also purchase
bus tickets to Boston and New York at these meetings. It's a chance for
groups and individuals to plug particular events and work together on
future events. For more information see:(http://www.dawndc.net/conventions)
Campaign Kickoff Event
Friday, June 11 from 8-11pm
18th St. and Columbia Road NW
Adam Eidinger, Candidate for DC 'Shadow' U.S. Representative and the DC
Statehood Green Party with fire spinners, live deejays and other musical
performances and the largest DC flag in the city. Since DC has no vote
in Congress - no Senators, and only a non-voting Delegate to the U.S.
House - we have a 'Shadow' delegation that will step in as our
representative in Congress when DC becomes a state. Until then, the
'Shadow' Representative serves as an advocate for democracy in DC. The
position is unpaid. The D.C. Statehood Green Party
http://www.dcstatehoodgreen.org
Washington, DC Mordechai Vanunu Vigil
Tuesday June 15th, 12n - 1pm
Embassy of Israel 3514 International Dr. NW, (Van Ness Metro Stop)
The focus is two-fold: lift the restrictions on nuclear whistleblower
Mordechai Vanunu and end the occupation of Palestine. To reach the
Israeli Embassy, take the Metro Red Line to the Van Ness/UDC station.
Walk past UDC up the hill on Van Ness Ave. to almost the crest of the
hill. The embassy is on the southwest corner of the upper intersection
of Van Ness and International Drive. Call 202-882-9649.
Demonstration on Ronald Reagan's Legacy
Friday, June 11th, 10:30 AM
Wisconsin Avenue in front of National Cathedral
The DC-Anti War Network (DAWN) is calling on members of the community to
remember Ronald Reagan's legacy on Friday, June 11, 10:30 AM on
Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, outside of the National Cathedral.
DAWN encourages participants to bring signs that educate the profound
impact of Ronald Reagan on his times and on ours. Whether it be the
illegal arms for hostages scandal, the support of rightwing death squads
in El Salvador and Nicaragua, the invasion of Grenada, the busting of
the air traffic controllers' union, the massive nuclear arms buildup, or
the propping up of rightwing dictators in the Philippines and Chile, the
killing of innocent civilians in Lebanon, the environmental destruction,
and countless other acts, we call on people to bring signs that
articulate Reagan's impact on our world. The mass media has done a great
job of telling us about Reagan's sense of humor and some of his more
endearing personal characteristics. However, we believe that we should
also remember all that the man did of which the media has not reminded
us. At the same time, we also believe we should remember all those who
have died as a result of his life's actions. We ask that demonstrators
be as silent as possible, letting their signs and banners speak for
themselves. In the legacy of this particular man, there is much cause
for sorrowful reflection Ronald Reagan is dead, but his legacy lives on.
Let's draw attention to that legacy so that we can fight it now and in
the future. Later in the day, DAWN is calling on the community to fight
Reagan's legacy by joining in another march on Donald Rumsfeld's house.
That march will begin at 6 PM at Dupont Circle and will call once again
for Rumsfeld to resign from office immediately. For more information
contact: Genevieve Calmes, 240-476-9036 DC Anti-War Network
"Back from Baghdad, a Reporters View of the Occupation"
Saturday June 12th, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Crystal City Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
Anthony Shadid, foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, who won
the coveted Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for his
outstanding coverage of the occupation in Iraq. Shadid was an intern at
ADC in the 1980s. Before working for the Post, he was a correspondent at
The Boston Globe's Washington bureau. He spent nine years with
Associated Press, five of them in Cairo. He is the author of Legacy of
the Prophet: Despots, Democrats, and the New Politics of Islam. In the
spring of 2002, he was shot by Israeli troops in Ramallah while covering
a story for the Globe. The entire ADC Convention schedule and related
information can be viewed online at http://www.adc.org/convention04/
Public Hearing on Affordable Housing
Thursday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.
441 Office of Zoning (Hearing Room) 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220-South
Judiciary Square Metro Case No. 00-27
Your support is needed in opposing a proposed zoning change for the
southern half of Square 37 in the West End. This neighborhood is
exploding with million-dollar condo construction projects, and we are
the last affordable housing in the neighborhood. At risk is our
building, 2 historic townhouses, and the West End Public Library. It is
David vs. Goliath, and we could use your help. There will be a public
hearing on the issue in front of the Zoning Commission. If anyone can
come and say a few words in support of rent control, affordable housing,
inclusionary zoning, etc., it would be much appreciated. Please let me
know if you need any further info. Thanks, Deborah Akel VP,
Tiverton/Square 37 Tenants' Association, Inc. 202/659-9259
End US Support for Israel's Occupation!
Sunday June 5 through June 11
Locations to be announced
Join with United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) and UFPJ member coalition
US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation in a national week of action
to demand that our government end its military, economic, and diplomatic
support for Israel's illegal military occupation of the West Bank, Gaza
Strip, and East Jerusalem. For more information on actions you can take
go to: http://www.codepinkalert.org/National_Actions_Israel_Palestine.shtml
Wash the Flag Event in Washington, DC
Monday, June 14, 2004 (Flag Day) at 12:00 Noon
The Archives Plaza, Pennsylvania and 8th St, NW (Archives-Navy Memorial,
Green/Yellow Line)
The flag of the United States of America can stand for beautiful ideals
of truth, democracy, equality, freedom and justice for all.
Unfortunately, our nation has behaved in ways that soil the purity of
those ideals. The recent preemptive and unilateral invasion of Iraq is
the latest in a series of examples of how the people need to demand that
the government of the United States take a step back and reflect on what
real American values should be. Sponsored by an ad-hoc, interfaith,
multiracial committee of people for peace and justice. Join us for a
ceremony to scrub our flag of the stains of racism, classism,
militarism, imperialism, injustice, oppression and other historic and
current day evils so to hold up the hope of a new United States based on
real American values and ideals. 13 speakers will each briefly address
one of the stains we have on our flag. They will each wash one of the
stripes, and speak about what the flag truly should stand for. The
following is a current list of the 2004 Wash the Flag speakers: Ray
McGovern -- Former CIA Analyst; SLS [Deception]. Senator Mike Gravel --
Former US Senate [Blind Patriotism] Marie Dennis -- Pax Christi
[Classism] Shaker Elsayed -- Muslim American Society [Imperialism) John
Capozzi -- No Taxation Without Representation [Hypocrisy] Kathy
Guillaume -- Jubilee Housing [Racism] Paul Magno -- Catholic Worker
[Arrogance] Rosa Lozano -- EPICA [Environmental Injustice] Paul Pumphrey
-- Brothers & Sisters International [Corporate Greed] Ellen Thomas --
Prop1 Anti Nuclear Campaign [Criminal Injustice] Fred Edwards -- Body
Smith [Consumerism] Charles Lechner -- Jews for Peace in Palestine and
Israel [Militarism/Occupation] Rebecca West -- Plymouth Congregational
Church [Sexism] Steve Jones of the Labor Heritage Foundation will be our
musical guest! Special Thanks to Pat Elder who will be our MC. Bring
your own US flag to scrub in the washtubs provided -- lots of fun for
the kids. Bring any type of flag you wish! Sponsors wanted - tabling
opportunities available. Contact Chris Otten if interested,
chrisotten2 at yahoo.com or call 202-234-7075. For further information,
call: 202-484-FLAG (3524) 202-548-7640 or email spirithousedc at aol.col
http://www.washtheflag.org
RIDE THE BUS, WALK THE WALK
Saturday June 12 7AM - 4PM
AFL-CIO (815 16th St)
Get on the bus for the first Labor 2004 Labor to Labor walks. The
AFL-CIO is organizing a bus to York, Pennsylvania as part of a national
mobilization to fight for America's working families, as volunteers go
door to door in battleground states where the election will be closest
to get the word out about Bush's record. The bus leaves from the AFL-CIO
(815 16th St) at 7A and returns by 4P. Sign up with Francine Thompson at
202-637-3956 or FThompso at aflcio.org
Justice for Artie Elliot
Friday, June 18 6pm
760 Barlowe Rd, Police Headquarters, Landover, MD
Justice for Archie Elliott, III. Shot 14 times! Killed by Officers Jason
Leavitt and Wayne Cheney in Prince George's County on June 18, 1993 as
he sat handcuffed behind his back in the front seat of a police cruiser.
Justice denied 11 years ago by: Homicide Division, Internal Affairs
Division, State's Attorney's Homicide Division Grand Jury. Prayer Vigil
at 7 pm at Kipling Pkwy & Marbury Dr in District Heights We must send a
strong message to the County and the police department that we seek
indictments in wrongful shootings and killings of our young black
males!! Call 301-336-8667 for more info, Prepared by D.C. Elliott,
Committee for Justice for Archie Elliott, III
National Convention of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Friday June 11th, 7-10 pm.
Crystal Gateway Marriott 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
Teresa Heinz Kerry is the chairman of The Howard Heinz Endowment and the
Heinz Family Philanthropies. Today, the foundations she oversees are
widely known for developing innovative strategies to protect the
environment, improve education, enhance the lives of young children,
broaden economic opportunity and promote the arts. The New York Times
has called her "one of the nation's leading philanthropists". She is
recognized as one of our premier environmental leaders, and she has been
a long-time and tireless educator and advocate on behalf of women's
health and economic security. Teresa Heinz Kerry was born and raised in
Mozambique in east Africa. Fluent in five languages, she received a
Bachelor of Arts degree in romance languages and literature from the
University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa The entire
ADC Convention schedule and related information can be viewed online at:
http://www.adc.org/convention04/
Support for Sibel Edmonds
Monday, June 14, 10:00 AM
District Court for the District of Columbia,
Your Support Is Needed!! For over two years Attorney General John
Ashcroft has been relentlessly engaged in covering up my reports and
investigations into my allegations. He has asserted the rarely invoked
State Secret Privilege in my court proceedings, and has used it to quash
a subpoena request for my deposition from attorneys representing 9/11
family members on information regarding 9/11. On Monday, June 14, 2004,
at 10:00 AM, Judge Reggie Walton is expected to issue his ruling on the
state secret privilege assertion by AG Ashcroft, which is intended to
gag me. The hearing will be held in US District Court for the District
of Columbia, located at 3rd and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC,
Judge Walton's courtroom. Please attend if you can, since by your
presence both the court and Ashcroft will understand that this attempt
to cover up will not go unnoticed. I will be there, in front of the
Court's Constitution Avenue entrance, at 9:30 AM, and will be joined by
Daniel Ellsberg to make press statements and to meet with all of you.
Hope to see you there, Sibel D. Edmonds DC Court with map
http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/location.html
21st Annual ADC National Convention
Saturday June 12th, 7-10 pm
Crystal City Marriott Hotel 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
Azmi Bishara, Palestinian Member of the Israeli Knesset, will address
the 21st National Convention of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination
Committee (ADC) on Saturday, June 12, from 7-10 pm. ADC's convention
runs from June 10-13 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA,
just outside Washington, D.C. Other guests include fashion designer
Joseph Abboud. The program will also feature a Tribute to the late
Edward Said featuring his wife Mariam Said. The entire ADC Convention
schedule and related information can be viewed online at
http://www.adc.org/convention04/ American-Arab Anti-Discrimination
Committee (ADC) 4201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20008
tel: (202) 244-2990, fax: (202) 244-3196, www.adc.org
03 COMMUNITY EVENTS
Free Belly Dancing class for Seniors
Saturday, June 19th, 2:30 PM -3:30 PM
Community Room, Fleming Center, 1426 9th St, NW
Emmaus Services for the Aging invites seniors to a free Belly Dancing
workshop. It's a great and fun way to exercise, an opportunity to dance
with scarves and shake hips. Transportation is available for seniors
only in Shaw/Logan Circle. Any questions, please contact Elesheva Soloff
at Elesheva at emmausservices.org, or call Andrea at 202.745.1200 ex 24.
DAWN General Meeting
Tuesday, June 15, 7:00 PM
AFSC (2211 14th St NW),
General public welcome. Anyone who attends is instantly a full
participant in DAWN. Bring proposals, hear about events, get involved in
anti-war grassroots organizing, and meet great people. JOIN THE DC
ANTI-WAR NETWORK Discussion List serve - where anything and everything
about the War can be posted. Send an email to:
dawn-discuss-dc-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
A "Running for Justice"
Friday June 18th - 22
Howard University's Blackburn Center
Register early for the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in
America (N'COBRA) 15th National Conference. National organization
leaders, activists and scholars will network and set a collective agenda
for achieving Reparations for African Descendants for the Holocaust of
Enslavement and its Vestiges. Friday through Sunday, June 18-20, at
Howard University's Blackburn Center, an array of activities including a
Youth Summit for an emerging generation of Reparations leaders from the
U.S. and Canada; Heritage tours; A "Running for Justice" 5k Race/Walk; A
Health and Healing Fair; workshops that begin defining specific
reparations remedies from the grassroots level; an African marketplace;
lots of entertainment; and more. For more information call 202.736.1719
or visit the N'COBRA website at www.NCOBRA.org
Arabelle's Steppers for Seniors
Tuesday, June 22, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fleming Center at 1426 9th St, NW
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for free line dancing with upbeat
music leading by Ms. Arabelle Finney. Rides are available for seniors
only living in Shaw/Logan Circle areas. Contact: Elesheva Soloff at
Elesheva at emmausservices.org. Or call Andrea at 202.745.1200 ex 24 if
need a ride.
N'COBRA HOSTS GALA REPARATIONS BANQUET
Thursday, June 17 6PM
Holiday Inn on the Hill, at 415 New Jersey Ave. NW
N'COBRA's 15th National Conference commences with a Gala Reparations.
The reception's at 6:00 PM, and the Banquet's at 7:00 PM to pay tribute
to federal, state, and local legislators with the courage and the
foresight to champion legislation in support of Reparations and the
passage of H.R.40. The Banquet is Co-Hosted by Congressman John Conyers,
Jr. Honorary Chairs are Mr. Harry Bellefonte, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavez,
Mr. Ron Daniels, Dr. Ramona Edelin, Ms. Deadria Farmer-Paellman, Dr.
John Hope Franklin, Mr. Danny Glover, Atty. Wade Henderson, Mr. Kweisi
Mfume, Dr. Charles Ogletree, Senator (ret.) Bill Owens, Ms. Sonia
Sanchez, Mr. Russell Simmons, Atty. Faye Rose Sanders Toure, Dr. Ron
Walters, Councilwoman Jo Ann Watson, and Dr. Cornel West. Mr. Haki
Madhubuti, and Washington's own Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA will deliver
their special brand of entertainment. For more information, call
202.736.1719 or visit the NCOBRA website, www.NCOBRA.org
Essay Contest
Sunday June 20, 2004.
7615 Lake Drive, Manassas, VA
The Nagasaki-Hiroshima Peace Committee is conducting our third annual
essay contest to send a national capital area youth to represent the
Committee at the World Conference Against the Atom and Hydrogen Bombs in
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan. The Committee has been working since 1980
to break the silence about the tragedy that took place in 1945, when our
own government exploded two atomic bombs on the Japanese at the end of
World War II. We are looking for a mature youth (age 17-26). He or she
must compete in an essay contest by submitting a 700 - 1,000 word essay
emphasizing our message of "Hiroshima/Nagasaki Never Again! Abolish
Nuclear Weapons!" The deadline is June 20, 2004. The person chosen as
delegate will have all travel and other expenses covered and will give
several talks and/or speeches on the subject. The Please send essays and
correspondence c/o John Steinbach, 7615 Lake Drive, Manassas, VA 20111
(703)369-7427
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace
Saturday's through October 30 8:30 - 11am
Columbia Heights Metro 14th & Irving St. NW
It's market time! The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace started up
again on May 15 with fresh produce, flea market treasures, and plenty of
fanfare and fun. Along with our farmers and vendors, we on the CHCM
committee are looking forward to another great season! Join us this
Saturday for local luscious strawberries, asparagus, tender lettuce,
spinach, onions, radishes, cut flowers and bedding plants. Cakes,
cobbler, cookies, and prepared foods. Also take a minute to browse the
variety of vendors : Furniture, African crafts and textiles,
hand-crafted jewelry, oils, incense, ornaments, toys, household
decorations, candles, jeans, and a variety of things. Latin American
Youth Center will be having a yard sale this weekend at the marketplace.
Community organizations are welcome to set up tables for outreach or
fundraising, at no charge. A major purpose of this marketplace is
community-building. You and your friends can help further by
volunteering to staff on Saturdays, or join one of the committees.
Contact Bethany Spicher, one of the volunteer coordinators, at 667-8662
or at bspicher at mcc.org.
The Peace and Justice 'Great Awakening' Preaching Series
Fri, May 21 through Fri, June 18
Wesley United Methodist Church 5312 Connecticut Ave, NW
This preaching series seeks to reaffirm our deep passion and commitment
to building a beloved community in the face of a violent and unjust U.S.
Empire. We hope to unleash the fire of peace and justice so that it
burns not only in our hearts and personal witness, but also in the
world. Schedule for Preaching Series: Fri, May 14 - Rev. Kazi Joshua
(Day 1). 7:00pm Sat, May 15 - Rev. Kazi Joshua leads a workshop on
"Spirituality and Justice" (Day 2). 11:00am-4:00pm. Fri, May 21 - Rev.
James Lawson. 7:00pm Sat, May 22 - Elizabeth McAllister. 7:00pm Fri,
June 4 - Michelle Armster: One Woman Show. 7:30pm Fri, June 18 - Renita
Weems. 7:00pm Sponsored By: The SpiritHouse Project Phone: 202.548.7640
Email: spirithousedc at aol.com
Weekly Meeting of the DC Anti-War Network
(we meet every Tuesday) 7-9 PM
Offices of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), 2211 14th St. NW
Everyone may attend and participate (all participants, even if it is
your first meeting, are already full participants in DAWN and may make
proposals or vote. www.DAWNDC.net See:http://www.dawndc.net/meetings.
Free Hip Hop Dance Classes
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm (open-style dancing 7:30 - 8:30 pm)
Paul Robeson Study & Struggle Center, Columbia Heights Youth Club, 1500
Harvard St NW (Basement, All Souls Church)
Dance Instructor: Chitra Subramanian. These hip-hop/street dance classes
do not require any technical/dance-related background whatsoever. The
main purpose in teaching dance is to build confidence and individuality,
relax the body and mind, and most importantly build confidence through
hip-hop music and movement. Classes usually begin with a brief warm-up,
devote some time to freestyle movement to encourage creativity, and then
conclude with teaching simple but high energy choreography. Sponsored by
the Youth Leadership Support Network. For more information, Douglas
Calvin (202) 489-7892 _douglas at worldyouth.org
National Reparations Unity Forum and Rally
Friday, June 18th
Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 W Street SE
N'COBRA hosts its second National Reparations Unity Forum and Rally with
Congressman John Conyers Jr., Congressional Candidate Ms. Cynthia
McKinney, Mr. Hannibal Afrik, Atty. Adjoa Aiyetoro, Ms. Dorothy
Benton-Lewis, Mr. Bob Brown, Mr. Ron Daniels, Ms. Deadria
Farmer-Paellman, Mr. Bill Fletcher, Dr. Maulana Karenga, Dr. Imari
Obadele, Atty. Gilda Sherrod-Ali, Mr. Damu Smith, Atty. Nkechi Taifa,
Dr. Ray Winbush, Dr. Conrad Worrill, and many more. Unity Forum and
Rally. So you won't want to miss this one! Reparations activists were
2000 strong at N'COBRA's first National Reparations. Unity Forum and
Rally. So you won't want to miss this one! For more information call
202.736.1719 or visit the N'COBRA website at www.NCOBRA.org
04 ARTS & CULTURE
An Afternoon of Jazz & Blues
Sunday, June 13
The Old Post Office Pavilion 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 1100 Pennsylvania
Avenue N. W.
An Afternoon of Jazz & Blues with Sandra Y. Johnson Accompanied by:
Vince Smith - Pianist Wes Biles - Bass DeAndrey Howard - Drums Dahn
Nunley- Saxophonist JAZZ CD, "STEPPIN' OUT" WILL BE ON SALE! FREE!!!
ALeney at aol.com
"Poetry Under the Stars"
Every Friday evening June 4 - August 13, 7pm to 9pm.
Sankofa Video and Books 2714 Georgia Ave
Join Us for Poetry Under the Stars, a weekly gathering of artistic
expression (poetry, dance, film/video, hip hop, performance art, etc.)
Please bring your art to share with all! Free and open to the public
Hosted By the Blackout Arts Collective & Sponsored By Sankofa Video and
Book Store
ADC Film Festival
Friday, June 11, 6pm.
Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
The ADC Film Festival, held in conjunction with Arab Film Distribution,
will take place during the ADC Convention. While the ADC Convention runs
from June 10-13, the Film Festival will take place on Friday, June 11,
and Saturday June 12. Join us at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, located
in Arlington, Virginia, where ADC and Arab Film Distribution will be
screening several interesting and For more information, contact Laila
Al-Qatami 202-244-2990 See film schedule listed below-full film details
available at: http://www.adc.org/convention04/
The Great Labor Choral Convergence
Saturday, June 19, 7:30 PM
Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th St., NW
Six Labor Choruses from around the country will perform in The Great
Labor Choral Convergence. The Brooklyn Women's Chorus, The DC Labor
Chorus, Fruit of Labor, The New York City Labor Chorus, The San
Francisco Bay Area Labor Heritage/Rocking Solidarity Chorus, and the
Seattle Labor Chorus will all perform in a free concert for the public.
For more information call (202) 974-8040 or visit www.laborheritage.org .
ARAB FUSIONS: SIMON SHAHEEN AND QANTARA
THURSDAY, June 17, 7 p.m.
The Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive at 12th St, SW
Arab Fusions: Simon Shaheen and Qantara 7 p.m., Freer steps (rain
location: Meyer Auditorium) Join this eclectic eight-piece band as it
delivers an unbridled fusion of Arab, jazz, Latin, and Western classical
music, exploring the Moroccan origins of flamenco and finding common
ground between Latin music...... See: events at dcpalestine.org for more
information.
" AFRICA THANKS CUBA"
SUNDAY JUNE 13, 11am
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ 5301 North Capitol St NE
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A SERVICE and CELEBRATION, " AFRICA THANKS
CUBA". UNITY IN SPIRIT AND SOLIDARITY IN SERVICE. 11am Worship Service.
130pm Reception & Community Program. Co-sponsors Into Afrika Inc,
Plymouth Board of Social Action, Pan African Liberation Organization.
Call (202) 723-5330 for more information.
VOCAL RESISTANCE
Friday June 11th, 8pm
Harambe Café‚ 1771 U St. NW (corner of 18th and U St.)
Vocal Resistance is a new formation aimed to build unity between the
progressive hip-hop community and political activist groups. In the
future proceeds will be divided between the performing artists, and
various political activist groups. PERFORMING LIVE The LAB crew, Son of
Nun, D-mite, MC Slim Goins. $5 before 10pm $7 after for more information
see: www.socialismconference.org
05 BOOKS & FILMS
Annual Summer Film Series
Wednesday from June 9th to July 21st. 12:00 PM
Institute for Policy Studies, 733 15th Street NW, Suite 1020
Foreign Policy In Focus is proud to announce its annual summer film
series. The film series, a joint project of the Institute for Policy
Studies and the New Mexico based, Interhemispheric Resource Center, will
run every other Wednesday from June 9th to July 21st. Generation
X-Saddam. A Film By Shelly Saywell, First Run/Icarus Films Q&A with Anas
Shallal, Iraqi Dissident and Co-Founder of the Mesopotamia Cultural
Society and Peace Cafe. This timely and eerily prophetic film weaves
together the lives of several Iraqis both just before and just after the
US-led war to topple Saddam Hussein. Examines the historical
implications of US foreign policy towards Iraq and how the chaos
following the war has impacted the lives of Iraqis from across economic,
social, and political spectrums. The is a free event, and light
refreshments For more information, contact Adam Waxman at 202-234-9382
or adam at ips-dc.org
Remembering Ronnie
Friday June 11th 12 pm - 4:00 pm
Visions Bar Noir 1927 Florida Avenue, NW
Party Hardy at Visions Bar Noir in the spirit of the 80's Visions Bar
Noir and the Independent Media Center announces a special event in
response to Friday's National Security Event ordained for Ronald
Reagan's remembrance. Join up with friends to discuss the real
highlights of the Reagan era: STAR WARS - BITBURG - IRAN CONTRA - AIDS -
SAY NO TO DRUGS. And plenty more. IN THE THEATRE: Free Movies on the big
screen! Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) 12:30 pm. The Killers (1964) 2:30 pm.
In the Lounge: Music, Drinks, Film and Fun. Special performance by
Noskilz Sound Syndicate - Video DJ featuring a psychedelic sensory
collage of Reagan's live and times. Reagan Bloopers 80's Music: Ramones,
The Clash, The Cure and more! $3 Drink Specials: The Gipper, Bonzo and
the Jean Dixon $6.50 "Wein"BURGERS Co-Sponsored by the DC Independent
Media Center DC Indy media Center Official Website:
http://dc.indymedia.org BarNoir/Visions Press Contacts: Heather Huston,
202/232- 5663 or heather at visionsdc.com
SEEDS OF PEACE DOCUMENTARY
TUESDAY, June 15, 7:00pm
AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road
Ten bold teenagers from Israel, Palestine, India, Pakistan and
Afghanistan come together for three extraordinary weeks at the Seeds of
Peace International Camp in Maine. The film will be show again on
Thursday June 17th at this same location at 12:45 pm For more
information call: 301.495.6720 silverinfo at afi.com
06 TRAININGS
Proposal Writing Basics
Monday, June 21, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Foundation Center 1627 K St. NW
If you're faced with the task of writing a grant proposal and don't know
where to begin, this class will provide a good introduction. We cover
the key components of a proposal, offer writing tips, and discuss
cultivating prospective grant makers. To register, or for more
information see:
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class
Friday, June 18, 12:00-1:30 pm
Foundation Center 1627 K St. NW 3rd Floor
In this class we cover the role of the board, why board members may be
reluctant to fundraise and how to overcome these concerns, and tips for
strengthening your board. For more information see:
Philanthropy Forum: Building Capacity for Artists
Thursday, June 17, 12:00-1:30 pm
Foundation Center 1627 K Street NW, 3rd floor
Join us for briefings on the latest research affecting performing arts
organizations and individual artists in Washington, DC. Maria-Rosario
Jackson, Principal Investigator for the Investing in Creativity study
published in 2003 by the Culture, Creativity and Communities Program at
the Urban Institute, will report on Investing in Creativity: A Study of
the Support Structure for U.S. Artists. This national study provides a
new framework for examining the support structure for individual artists
in America and discusses the roles of the nonprofit and other sectors.
Washington, DC is one of the case study communities. For more
information see:
Electoral Politics: How Can You Get Involved?
Wednesday June 16, 23rd, & 30th
733 15th St NW 10th Floor 733 15th St NW 10th Floor
Want to Change History in the Next Six Months? Come to 1, 2, or all 3
Events FREE and Open to the Public. Sponsored by the Institute for
Policy Studies Social Action and Leadership School for Activist (SALSA).
IPS is near Metro Center and McPherson Square Metros. All events are
free and open to the public. A five dollars donation is suggested but
not required. Those who register in advance (by calling 202 -234-9384 x
229 or visiting www.hotsalsa.org) will receive a special gift. All
panels moderated by Zahara Heckscher; email her at
peacepeace at compuserve.com if you'd like to add your organization to a
panel.
Conference on Creative Organizing
Sunday June 20 - 22nd
George Meany Center 10,000 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring MD
Learn how to 'pump up' organizing campaigns at the Conference on
Creative Organizing, at the George Meany Center. Plus, check out the
concurrent 26th annual Great Labor Arts Exchange, dedicated to
strengthening the labor movement through the use of music and the arts.
Both are organized by the Labor Heritage Foundation. Info/details at
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/k7qR1n51qpVO/
Electoral Politics: How to Get Involved:
Wednesday June 16th 6:45-8:45pm
733 15th St. NW, Suite 1020
This is the first of a three-part series designed to: Activate people
with an interest in electoral politics to understand the spectrum of
options for getting involved, and help them connect with job, volunteer,
training, and fundraising opportunities to make a difference in the
elections this fall; And to help organizations doing electoral work
recruit volunteers, campaigners, and fundraisers. All workshops are free
and open to the public. Those who register in advance will receive a
special gift. These workshops are free and open to the public, but a
suggested $5 donation to support the SALSA program would be greatly
appreciated. Call 202-234-9382 ext.229. You can also register on line at
www.HotSalsa.org.
Develop A Website in 4 Evenings!
Thursday June 17th, 6:00-8:00pm
1851 9th St. NW. (On the corner of 9th and T St)
Develop A Website in 4 Evenings!: Shed light on you and your
organization with an informative website. Using DREAMWEAVER along with
Basic HTML, you will begin building a website that's easy to create.
This class is for novice Dreamweaver users. [4 Sessions, 8 instruction
hours] Call 202-234-9382 ext.229. You can also register on line at
www.HotSalsa.org. The costs of the course is $175 (includes all 4 sessions)
>From Ideas to Planning
Tuesday June 15th, 6:45-9:00pm
733 15th St. NW, Suite 1020
Melding issue and energy into an effective organization takes more than
intuition and enthusiasm. This popular series provides a primer for the
financial and organizational structure of your group, gets you started
on the necessary fundraising, and helps you navigate the murky waters of
getting your IRS ruling. $110 for the series; $30 for individual
sessions. Unlimited pass holders may take this series for 50% off ($55).
Next week is "Getting Your 501c3 Status" Call 202-234-9382 ext.229. You
can also register on line at www.HotSalsa.org.
ASL (American Sign Language) class for Seniors
Thursdays, starting June 24th to July 22nd, 11:00 AM -11:45 AM
Fleming Center at 1426 9th St, NW
Beginner's ASL class learning the basics from finger spelling of the
alphabet to basic hand sign words. Rides are available for seniors only
living in Shaw/Logan Circle areas. Contact: Elesheva Soloff at
Elesheva at emmausservices.org, or call Andrea at 202.745.1200 ex 24 if
need a ride.
Bill Sutherland Training Institute for Africa Advocates
June 23rd - June 27th
2211 14th St. NW
The Peace building Unit Africa Program invites you to its first annual
Bill Sutherland Institute Training Program that takes place in
Washington, D.C. on June 23-27, 2004. The program is inspired by the
fifty year's, unofficial ambassadorship of Mr. Bill Sutherland that has
linked the AFSC and its diverse constituencies with Pan African and
global struggles. It is an opportunity for Africa-interested economic
justice, health, faith-based advocates, students, educators, and other
activists to increase their ability to advocate for US/Africa policies
that support peace and equality. The program is open to the public and
everyone is encouraged to attend. You can sign up online at
www.afsc.org/africa/toward-africa/africaform.asp. Also, please visit
www.afsc.org/africa/toward-africa for more information on fees, specific
times and locations of events, and housing options. If you have
questions or comments, please contact Roxanne Lawson at
rlawson at afsc.org, 215-241-7259, or Sung Choi at schoi at afsc.org,
215-241-7294. We hope to see you there.
Free Media Classes
(Second Saturday each month) noon-6pm
DC Indy media, Fleming Center, 1426 9th Street, NW, 3rd floor (Metro:
Shaw/Howard University or Mt.Vernon/Convention Center stop)
Local long-time independent media activists will share a variety of
skills. The afternoon is free and open to all. Classes include "Intro to
Digital Photography," "Community Reporting," and "Basic News Story
Writing" Media Classes are held on the second Saturday of every month.
the Fleming Center is at the corner of 9th and P Streets, NW. DC Indy
media is offering media classes at the Fleming Center. INFO:
202-462-3270, or www.dc.indymedia.org.
Intro to Planned Giving Part II
Thursday June 17th 6:45-8:45pm
733 15th St. NW, Suite 1020
Learn about bequests, living trusts & the 6 basic life income gifts &
trusts, when to use them, how to handle complex gifts (when you're not a
technical expert) & which gifts to avoid. It will include marketing
samples & examples, detailed listings of web sites, free/low cost PG
resources and where to turn when a donor calls. Learn how a small
charity can maximize planned gifts without a large budget or staff. You
will leave this class with reference materials, and the ability to
recognize PG opportunities & offer viable gift suggestions to donors.
The costs is $30. Call 202-234-9382 ext.229. You can also register on
line at www.HotSalsa.org.
WINNING ARGUMENTS FOR ARAB AMERICANS
Friday June 11, 9-10:30am
Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA.
In this workshop, Hussein Ibish will outline successful media
strategies. Drawing on his expertise, Ibish will make sure that you are
armed with powerful and effective arguments for your next interview or
debate. In the second part of the workshop, ADC San Francisco member
Basil Ayish will explain how grassroots mobilizing can bring Arab
American perspectives and balance to public broadcasting across the
country. As a case study, Ayish will use his experience in having his
local PBS station air the acclaimed documentary about media coverage of
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, "Peace, Propaganda & the Promised
Land." This movie will show twice at the ADC Convention and the director
will lead a discussion on Saturday TO CONTRIBUTE TO AND/OR JOIN ADC,
CLICK HERE: https://www.adc.org/membership/
07 ONGOING VIGILS
Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
everyday
Layfette Park 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil north of the White House, 24 hours a day
since June 3, 1981 See http://prop1.org, call 202-682-4282, or show up
day or night in Lafayette (Peace) Park.
Peace vigil
Every Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30 PM
3rd St. & Independence NW (west end of the reflecting pool).
Normally it is on the west lawn of the Capitol--continuous vigil since
Oct. 15, 2002. No other signs or messages. Pat Elder at
elder at chesapeake.net.
A Peace Vigil
Every Friday from 12 noon to 1
The White House
It is organized by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. 202-882-9649.
Silent Peace Vigil
Sat. 12n-1 PM (and every Saturday)
West Lawn of the Capitol
Sponsored by area Quakers and like-minded friends. See http://www.usip.org/
Marylanders for a Free Palestine and Secure Israel
First and third Fridays of each month, 10:00 am
Blue Cow Cafe, Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD
Call 410-465-3493.
Women in Black Vigil
every third Wednesday 6:30-7pm
Martin & Patrick Sts., Frederick, MD
WIB does a silent vigil mourning all violence the third Wednesday of the
month. Wear black, but bring no additional signs. Call 301-834-7581 or
wibfrederick at mizmail.com.
Peace Vigil Every Friday
Every Friday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
White House
The Dorothy Day Catholic Workers hold weekly vigils in front of the
White House, across from Lafayette Park.
Women In Black Vigil Every Friday
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Farragut Park, 17th & K Sts., NW, (Farragut North Metro, Red line)
Ongoing vigil to mourn the deaths in the conflicts between Israel and
Palestine and to seek peace. Participants wear black and maintain
silence. See:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womeninblackdc
Stand for Peace
Sundays. noon to 1 PM
Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis, MD
Signs are not allowed to be on a stick or pole. If you are interested in
standing on the Stoney Creek Bridge on Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena
contact 410-437-5379 or depauw at magicalgodmother.com _, call or write to
say you will be coming. Contact Lucy at 410-263-7271 or
_mdbridgesforpeace at toadmail.com
08 RESOURCES HOUSING JOBS
Jubilee USA Network
Open until position is filled
222 East Capitol St NE, Washington
The internships of varying lengths take place in the spring and summer,
and the interns will take part in research, campaign organizing,
coalition meetings and activities, outreach, media, and much more.
Applicants should have strong written and verbal skills, basic computer
knowledge as well as enthusiasm for social justice and debt
cancellation! Send your resume and a cover letter (make sure to note the
dates you are available) to Jubilee USA Network, attn. Intern Search,
222 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20003, e-mail
coord at jubileeusa.org, or fax 202-546-4468.
Intern Position Available
open until the position is filled
The Foundation Center-Washington
The Foundation Center-Washington, DC has an opening for a part-time
summer intern. Hours are flexible. Additional information on the
position, including how to apply, is available in our Job Corner. .
Advocacy Coordinator
Approximate start date: June 1
Emmaus Services for the Aging 1426 9th St. NW 1426 Ninth Street NW
Emmaus Services for the Aging, a dynamic neighborhood senior service
organization working in inner-city Washington, DC, seeks an Advocacy
Coordinator. This position requires strong interpersonal and writing
skills, a passion for justice, and the ability to work as part of a team
that also includes an outreach coordinator, an events coordinator, a
volunteer coordinator, and a housing counselor, supervised by a
community organizer. Full-time, forty hours a week, Tuesday-Saturday
Salary: mid-twenties Spanish skills desired Applications due: May 15,
2004 Send to: Mark Andersen c/o Emmaus Services for the Aging 1426 Ninth
Street NW Washington, DC 20001 202-745-1200 x15 202-745-1246 (fax)
mandersen at emmausservices.org
Grassroots Program Manager >
open until a person is hired
Citizens For Global Solutions
Salary: 28,000-38,000 DOE
http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/9794:68/113697:110
Case Management Associate
AIRF 1525 Newton Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Case Management Associate wanted 20 hours a week to conduct intake,
client education, referrals and follow-up. Must be fluent in English and
at least one major language of Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous experience
with client services preferred. Send resume to airfound at aol.com and by
mail to AIRF 1525 Newton Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Office Manager Position Available
open until the position is filled
Foundation Center, 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd floor.
The Foundation Center-Washington, DC has an opening for an office
manager. Additional information on the position, including how to apply,
is available in our Job Corner
Dear Friends and Alumni of UDC
Open ended
Do you have - or know some one who may have - a room.... or
apartment.... or a house to rent? Members of the UDC-DCSL Class of 2007
are already looking for housing in the District and environs. While
classes begin in early August, several entering students are already "in
the market" for reasonably-priced, safe, and relatively convenient to
UDC housing. With information, please contact:"Libertelli, Joe"
Metro Teen AIDS Director of Programs.
Open until the position is filled
Metro Teen AIDS is hiring for a full time Director of Programs. The
Director of Programs is responsible for oversight of all MTA prevention
and treatment related activities. Working with the Executive Director
and program coordinators the Director of Programs will ensure that the
highest quality public health programs are designed, implemented and
evaluated. www.metroteenaids.org/Jobs.
Media Outreach Specialist
posted May 8th
AFL/CIO 815 16TH St. NW
NOTE: Please DO NOT call or email the Council to apply for positions
listed in Hiring Hall: you must contact the unions directly. Only
recently-posted positions are listed here; for a complete list of all
currently available positions here and across the country. Please go to
http://www.dclabor.com and click on Union Jobs under Metro Links
Metro Teen AIDS Administrative Assistant.
Open until the position is filled
Metro Teen AIDS is hiring for one half time Administrative Assistant.
The General daily office tasks of the Administrative Assistant include:
answering phones, arranging meetings/appointments, occasionally setting
up community and staff trainings and other duties as assigned. We need a
creative, detail-oriented, multi-tasker! www.metroteenaids.org/Jobs.
Policy Analyst
1600 20th Street, NW,
Job Description: Works closely with Director to represent positions of
PC in this area. Participates in process of Congress, federal agencies
related to nuclear waste. Networks with coalition members; provides
information and encourages action. Assists in planning, developing, and
implementing a media education, organizing and public outreach program
oriented toward creating policies on the transportation of nuclear
waste. Please mail cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Public
Citizen, Attn: Job # web-127, 1600 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC
20009. EOE/Non-smoking, NO PHONE CALLS. Minorities and women are
strongly encouraged to apply.
FT CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
open until position is filled
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER 1419 Columbia Rd. NW
he Clinical Supervisor oversees the day-to-day counseling services in
the Social Services Division. The Clinical Supervisor provides
individual and group supervision, conducts file audit, and identifies
staff training needs. The Clinical Supervisor ensures that the quality
of social work services meet division standards. Requirements DC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, minimum of three-year experience in
clinical supervision - post licensure-minimum of five-year experience in
working with children, adolescents and families. Experience in substance
abuse a plus. Knowledge of community resources. Police and child abuse
protection clearances. Valid driver's license. Skill Bilingual: English
and Spanish. Ability to deal effectively with a range of individuals and
organization Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to
relate to culturally diverse population Computer proficiency. Excellent
Benefits. Salary commensurate to experience. EOE Send Resume and Cover
letter to: LAYC, 1419 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC, 20009 (202)
319-2268 Fax (202) 462-5696 Attn: Jose Carlos Vera carlos at mail.layc-dc.org
A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS
June 17th - August 17th
Metro Washington Council
We're desperately seeking housing for two terrific Seminary Summer
interns who are coming to DC to help build labor-religion solidarity
this summer. The interns are sponsored by the Metro Washington Council
and DC Jobs with Justice, which seek hosts in the local labor community
who can put the interns up from June 17th through August 17th at low or
nominal rent. For details/info, please email Mackenzie Baris at dc at jwj.org
A Great Room in DC For You!
Open until rented
see add for details
Basics: Looking to fill for July, available as early as June 14th. A
spacious basement room w/ optional private entrance in a shared row
house. The communal spaces include the living room, a separate dining
room, the bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry room. We are a few houses down
from a church in a family neighborhood off H Street in NE. $550 a month
+ 1/3 utilities + deposit. SUPER convenient location: walking distance
to Union Station metro/Amtrak, plenty of street parking, smack dab in
the middle of 3 bus routes, close to I-395 and Rte 50/NY Ave. Close to
Eastern Market, Gallaudet University, Greyhound/Peter Pan bus terminal,
and 2 supermarkets. Tons of Amenities: 1 1/2 bathrooms, gas stove,
microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, heat, a/c, high speed internet,
recycling, and garbage disposal! 2 lovely IKEA wardrobes act as closets
Contact us!: If interested, e-mail us at GreatRoomInDC at yahoo.com or call
and leave a message at 202-546-1064. Let us know a little about yourselves!
BEAUTIFUL FREE SPACE!
May 28 - June 30th.
Independence and 13th, SE
1500 sq ft new loft at Independence and 13th, SE - perfect location for
an art exhibit or similar function. I prefer to lend it to a non-profit
organization or an artist in need, but willing to entertain any ideas
that make interesting and good use of the space. Use of the space is
free but a deposit will be required in case there are any damages It's a
great free space! What are you waiting for! for more information: Look
on Craig lists, www.washingtondcgraigslist.org
Executive Director for (NISGUA)
Open until the position is filled
1830 Connecticut Ave. NW
The Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) seeks
candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Executive
Director oversees NISGUA's program and operations; raises funds and
coordinates fundraising; and provides strategic leadership. The Network
in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) is a 23-year old,
U.S.-based grassroots organization working for social justice and human
rights in Guatemala. This position is full-time and is located at our
Washington D.C. office. NISGUA offers a competitive benefits package
(health and dental, 3 weeks paid vacation); Salary Mid-Thirties,
Depending on Experience. Minimum 2 year commitment expected. Email, in
one document, a cover letter, resume, two short writing samples and list
of three references to Executive Director Search, nisgua at igc.org. Go to
http://www.nisgua.org .
Community Outreach Coordinator
Monday June 14th
Advancement Project
Advancement Project, a racial justice action organization, seeks a
Community Outreach Coordinator to support the work of its program and
communications staff and its Community Justice Resource Center. Develop
and implement a comprehensive plan to reach out to racial justice
organizations, activists and lawyers. Work to increase the number of
subscribers of Community Justice Resource Center newsletter. Develop and
support a national network of organizations working on racial justice
issues. Develop and maintain a Speakers Bureau of individuals and
organizations willing to share stories with CJRC, media, policymakers
and the public. Share information about Advancement Project's work and
the CJRC at conferences, coalition meetings and community meetings.
Understand and track racial justice issues related to AP's programmatic
work and make public presentations on this information. .Assist
grassroots organizations to enhance their work on racial justice issues.
This may include working with staff and leaders of organizations to
identify organizing opportunities, develop a strategic approach to their
issues, help groups connect with others working on similar issues, and
help lift local work to the broader policy debate at the local, state or
federal level. Write content for CJRC, AP website and Action Kits
targeted for use by grassroots organizations. Inform AP program staff of
issues that AP or its lawyer network could address. 1 or more years
experience working with grassroots organizations, coalitions or
political campaigns. Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and
editing skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and
ability to work effectively in an action-oriented office. Ability to
work independently, cooperatively and effectively with the public and
staff. Ability to travel as needed and work outside of normal business
hours. Ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously. A proven
commitment to racial justice. Ability to speak Spanish desirable.
Applicants should send their resume with a list of references to Tujuana
Tull (ttull at advancementproject.org or fax 202/728-9558) in the
Washington D.C. office. Application Deadline: June 14, 2004
Outreach worker
Posted May 27th
1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 700
The Carl Vogel Center, a nonprofit AIDS services organization, is
seeking two half-time outreach workers to conduct individual and small
group HIV risk reduction education and referral for HIV counseling and
testing and other services. Must have excellent oral and written
communication skills, knowledge of HIV prevention information and
familiarity with HIV epidemiological trends in DC. Salary: $10 to $15
per hour. Resume and cover letter to: Carl Vogel Center, 1012 14th
Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005. Fax: 202-638-0749. Email:
bwatson at carlvogelcenter.org.
Program Director/ Peer Educator
Posted June 1
1603 Rhode Island Ave NE
Different Avenues, a non-profit community-based organization focusing on
HIV prevention, crisis intervention and comprehensive case management
for young people and others, has two positions open: Peer Educator [part
time] and Program Director [full time]. Jobs descriptions are available
at www.differentavenues.org. Please send resume and cover letter by June
1 2004 to Different Avenues 1603 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018
Attn: Drop-In Center Coordinator, or email darby at differentavenues.org,
or fax 202.526.1991
Food Campaign Organizer
open until position is filled
Public citizen 1600 20th St. NW
The specific duties of the Organizer are as follows: Work with the
Director, policy analysis, and communications staff to plan, develop,
and implement issue campaign. Work with coalition partners to plan and
implement joint strategies on the issue. Occasionally travel to develop
and carry out grassroots organizing and coalition building activities.
prepare fact sheets issue updates, action alerts and other media
materials necessary to implement issue campaigns. Respond to information
requests from activists and coalitions members. Perform other duties
(fundraising, coordinating etc.) as needed. Requirements: Bachelor's
degree or two years organizing experience required. Familiarity with
legislative system, stragedy development, and advocacy techniques.
Prefer knowledge of energy, environmental, or consumer issues. At least
one year of organizing and/or media experience also required. Solid
written and oral communications skills, excellent motovational and
interpersonal skills; well organized; strong research skills;
proficiency in word processing; database computer; faxing, website
development and e-mails helpful. Please mail cover letter, resume, and
writing sample to: Public Citizen, Attn: Job # web-128. 1600 20th St. NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Foundation Center: Intern,
open until the position is filled
The Foundation Center 1001 Conn. Ave. NW
The Intern will gain familiarity with foundations and information
resources about them, while assisting the director in bringing
Foundation Center resources and services to a wide variety of
constituents. Responsibilities: Becomes familiar with Foundation Center
print and electronic resources; Works regular shifts at the DC library
reference desk; Carries out specific assignments, such as: Identifying
audiences for particular services; Preparing mailing and e-mail
broadcast lists; Assisting the director in developing and implementing
outreach programs; Assisting the director in building collaborations
with appropriate organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area;
Assisting the director in developing events for the Foundation
Center-Washington, DC Friends program; Performs other duties as
assigned. Requirements: BA/BS; graduate school student with significant
emphasis in an area related to either nonprofit organization management
or library/information science. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Familiar with word processing and spreadsheet software;
comfortable with Internet searching. Schedule: Twelve week position from
June to August. Must be able to work twenty hours per week within the
normal business hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
"Board of Instigators".
Open until filled
mothertongue is looking for women willing to make a commitment to
supporting and growing a thriving volunteer run nonprofit organization
by joining our "Board of Instigators". Put your skills, ideas, and time
to good use and make a difference in the lives of women in the DC area.
We are looking for women with vision, organizational and people skills,
and a passion for art and social change. Experience with a combination
of the following preferred: leadership development, nonprofit
management, poetry and other arts, outreach, and event planning. Please
send a resume and cover letter explaining why you would like to become a
mothertongue board member to nillum at mothertongue.org by June 7th at 3pm.
This is an unpaid position. For more information about mothertongue,
please visit www.mothertongue.org
Social Service Representative
Open until the position is filled
Office of Early Childhood Development
Vacancy Announcement JA-04-42, Social Service Representative DS-187-07
with promotion potential to grade 9 has just opened. The closing date
for this vacancy is May 11, 2004. It is open to the public, and is in
the collective bargaining unit. It can be located on the DCOP Website at
http://dcop.dc.gov/dcop/site/default.asp.
Senior Lead Researcher
posted May 8th
AFL/CIO 815 16th St. NW
NOTE: Please DO NOT call or email the Council to apply for positions
listed in Hiring Hall: you must contact the unions directly. Only
recently-posted positions are listed here; for a complete list of all
currently available positions here and across the country. Please go to
http://www.dclabor.com and click on Union Jobs under Metro Links
Charter School Director:
open until the position is filled
Calvary Bilingual Multicultural Learning Center 2900 14th St. NW
Charter School Director to work with Management Team to develop &
implement all areas of a bilingual program for children 3 years to 5th
grade. Must be bilingual English / Spanish, 5 yrs exp & MA in School
Administration or related field preferred. Send resumes to
barnold at cbmlc.org, mail to CBMLC, 1420 Columbia Rd, NW, Washington, DC
20009 or fax 202-745-2562.
Looking for drummers & musicians
Sundays
Exodus Ministries is seeking indigenous drummers and musicians to play
during our Sunday morning meditation services. please call Into Afrika's
office at 797-9127
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
open until position is filled
1400 I Street, NW, Suite 1200
Fast-paced non-profit organization is seeking an International Programs
Manager to assist with international treaty process. Responsibilities
will include drafting policy documents, briefing materials, speeches and
representing the organization around the world. Requires some
international travel, excellent writing and editing skills, strong
research, communication and the ability to multitask and work under
pressure. Knowledge of International public health issues and laws a
plus. Candidates should have 5 years relevant work experience. A Masters
degree in public health, public policy or related fields would be a
plus. Send resume, writing samples and salary requirements to
International Programs Associate, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 1400 I
Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005. Fax (202) 296-5427. No
calls please. EOE.
Capitol Hill Office Space Available (Cheap)
open ended
1101 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
The East Timor Action Network (ETAN) is looking for a progressive NGO to
sublet one room of our 2 room suite. The room available is 9'-7" by
13'-1". We're located in the Eastern Market neighborhood of Capitol Hill
in Washington, DC at 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., SE. We're 3 blocks from the
Eastern Market Metro on the orange and blue lines. It's just a 15-20
minute walk to Congress. Rent is If interested, please contact Karen
Orenstein, 202-544-6911.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
Available immediately
12th and Lawrence St. N.E.
Human Rights Organization renting 200 sq. ft. office. Seeking
like-minded tenant to share services at cost (internet access;
photocopying; some office supplies; microwave; bathroom, etc.) with
tenant. Walking distance from Catholic U, redline metro CUA/Brookland,
Post Office and commercial district. $300/mo. Utilities included. Max
Gimbel, Director of Research 3321 12th St. NE, Washington DC 20017
202.529.6599 fax 202.526.4611 mgimbel at ghrc-usa.org www.ghrc-usa.org
Office of Large Parks and Natural Resources!
Open Until Filled
Human Resources Office 3149 16th St., NW
The DC Department of Parks and Recreations seeking a full-time capital
improvement specialist to assist with major park restoration efforts at
Watts Branch Park and Kingman/Heritage Islands. Primary responsibilities
will include managing the long-term planning and implementation of
capital improvement projects; creating and managing various contracts;
and coordinating the daily activities, meetings and interactions between
various partners and the community. Salary: Approximately
$39,020-$50,264, plus full benefits package - health, dental, optical,
life, short-term disability insurance; 401(a) and 457 retirement
savings; flexible spending accounts; annual and sick leave. Submit cover
letter and resume to: Shawniqua Ottley District of Columbia Parks and
Recreation Human Resources Office 3149 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20010
202-671-2660 (phone) dprhr at dc.gov (e-mail) www.dpr.dc.gov (web site)
Campaign Volunteers
open ended until November
The Nader for President 2004 campaign is looking for volunteers. If you
are interested in volunteering with the campaign, please send the
following to volunteer at votenader.org: your resume, a little information
on why you support Ralph Nader, and the day(s)/time you can commit to on
a weekly basis. We need people for filing, data entry, phone banking,
stuffing envelopes, etc. Thanks, hope to hear from you soon! Amy Auer |
amy at votenader.org tel: 202.265.4000 | fax: 202.265.0092 P.O. Box 18002,
Washington, DC 20036
Organizer/Administrator SpiritHouse
open until position is filled
737 1/2 8th St. SE
SpiritHouse needs an experienced organizer/administrator to help build a
spiritual movement of peace and justice. The candidate should be able to
organize in spiritual/secular communities and conduct national
campaigns. Must have excellent analytical, communication, and computer
skills with command of MS Publisher, Photoshop, and Excel, and must be
able to handle a variety of admin duties (60% organizing, 40% admin). 35
hours/week with benefits: health insurance and optional room & board. To
apply, email resume: spirithousedc at aol.com. For more information, call
Ruby Sales: 202-548-7640.
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
posted May 11th
AFL/CIO 815 16TH St. NW
Chief Negotiator. NOTE: Please DO NOT call or email the Council to apply
for positions listed in Hiring Hall: you must contact the unions
directly. Only recently-posted positions are listed here; for a complete
list of all currently available positions here and across the country.
Please go to http://www.dclabor.com and click on Union Jobs under Metro
Links
Summer part-time organizer
Open until position is filled
Critical Resistance DC
>From the end of May/early June through the end of August. They are
searching for someone to work 20 hours a week in their office on prison
abolition and community building projects. Duties include: organize a
database of members and related organizations - increase organizational
resource visibility in communities of people affected by prisons and
policing work on furthering No More Oak hills campaign, promotion and
enactment of Measure 62 (treatment instead of incarceration for some
first and second time drug offenses) lead two educational outreach
workshops hold regular, fun, creative bi-weekly chapter meetings to draw
in new members and keep old Age and education level is unimportant;
awareness of prison industrial complex issues and the desire to end
prisons is extremely important. Some familiarity with Word, basic
database management, internet research, and interest in local
anti-prison organizing required. Please send resume to
koralie at criticalresistance.org or call 202-243-9432 for a mailing
address or more information.
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June 12th - June 19th
Index (full listings below):
01 ANTI-WAR ACTIONS
Flash march on Donald June 11th
Youth and the Military
02 MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The Campaign to End the Death Penalty June 12th
Sunday Morning Talk Show action June 13th
Celebrate the Freedom to Have a Union! June 29th
Justice for Parking Workers! June 17th
Mosaic Communities: Integrated Housing Communities in June 11
Hotel Worker's March & Rally June 24th
Announcement of Action June 16th - June 17th
21st Annual ADC National Convention June 10 - 13th
DC Conventions Coalition Meeting June 14th
Campaign Kickoff Event June 11th
Washington, DC Mordechai Vanunu Vigil June 15
Demonstration on Ronald Reagan's Legacy June 11th
"Back from Baghdad, a Reporters View of the Occupation" June 12th
Public Hearing on Affordable Housing June 10
End US Support for Israel's Occupation! June 5-11
Wash the Flag Event in Washington, DC June 14th
RIDE THE BUS, WALK THE WALK June 12
Justice for Artie Elliot June 18
National
Support for Sibel Edmonds June 14
21st Annual ADC National Convention June 12th
03 COMMUNITY EVENTS
Free Belly Dancing class for Seniors June 19th
DAWN General Meeting June 15th
A "Running for Justice" June 18th
Arabelle's Steppers for seniors June 22
N'COBRA HOSTS GALA REPARATIONS BANQUET June 17
Essay Contest
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace
The Peace and Justice 'Great Awakening' Preaching Series" June 11- 18th
Weekly Meeting of the DC Anti-War Network (we meet every Tuesday)
Free Hip Hop Dance Classes Tuesdays
National Reparations Unity Forum and Rally June 18th
04 ARTS & CULTURE
An Afternoon of Jazz & Blues June 13
"Poetry Under the Stars" June 4 - August 13th
ADC Film Festival June 11
The Great Labor Choral Convergence June 19
ARAB FUSIONS: SIMON SHAHEEN AND QANTARA June 17th
" AFRICA THANKS CUBA"
VOCAL RESISTANCE June 11th
05 BOOKS & FILMS
Annual Summer Film Series June 9th
Remembering Ronnie June 11th
SEEDS OF PEACE DOCUMENTARY June 15th
06 TRAININGS
Proposal Writing Basics June 21st
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class June 18th
Philanthropy Forum: Building Capacity for Artists June 17th
Electoral Politics: How Can You Get Involved? June 16, 23, & 30th
Conference on Creative Organizing June 20 - 22
Electoral Politics: How to Get Involved: June 16
Develop A Website in 4 Evenings! June 17th
>From Ideas to Planning June 15th
ASL (American Sign Language) class for Seniors June 24th
Bill Sutherland Training Institute June 23rd - June 27th
Free Media Classes Saturdays
Intro to Planned Giving Part II June 17th
WINNING ARGUMENTS FOR ARAB AMERICANS June 11
07 ONGOING VIGILS
Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
Peace vigil Every Tuesday
A Peace Vigil Every Friday
Silent Peace Vigil every Saturday
Marylanders for a Free Palestine and Secure Israel every first and 3rd
Friday
Women in Black Vigil - every third Wednesday
Peace Vigil Every Friday
Women In Black Vigil Every Friday
Stand for Peace Sundays. noon to 1 PM
08 RESOURCES HOUSING JOBS
Interns for the Spring semester and for the Summer
Intern Position Available
Advocacy Coordinator Approximate start date: June 1
Grassroots Program Manager
Case Management Associate
Office Manager Position Available
Dear Friends and Alumni of UDC
Metro Teen AIDS Director of Programs.
Media Outreach Specialist
Metro Teen AIDS Administrative Assistant.
Policy Analyst
FT CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS
A Great Room in DC For You!
BEAUTIFUL FREE SPACE! May 28 - June 30th
Executive Director for (NISGUA)
Community Outreach Coordinator June 14th
Outreach worker May 27th
Program Director/ Peer Educator June 1st
Food Campaign Organizer
Foundation Center: Intern,
"Board of Instigators".
Social Service Representative
Senior Lead Researcher
Charter School Director:
Looking for drummers & musicians
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
Capitol Hill Office Space Available (Cheap)
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
Office of Large Parks and Natural Resources!
Campaign Volunteers
Organizer/Administrator
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION May 11
Summer part-time organizer
01 ANTI-WAR ACTIONS
Flash march on Donald Rumford's House
Friday, June 11, 6:00 PM
Dupont Circle
Join DC DAWN at Dupont Circle for a flash march on Donald Rumford's
House (joined by Critical Mass), calling for the immediate resignation
of Donald Rusted for his part in the Iraq war and the prison abuse
scandal JOIN THE DC ANTI-WAR NETWORK Discussion List serve - where
anything and everything about the War can be posted. Send an email to:
dawn-discuss-dc-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
Youth and the Military
June 25 - 27th
Friends Center, 1501 cherry St. Philadelphia, PA
This gathering is open to all who work against the militarization of
young people, will focus on strengthening the network that was formed at
the, "Stopping War where it Begins: Organizing Against Militarism in Our
Schools.", conference that took place in June 2003. Time will be devoted
to: Discussing the status of the network, briefing new members, and
electing a new steering committee; Strategizing about how to improve the
effectiveness of US counter recruitment work, locally and nationally'
Making an inventory of existing counter-recruitment recourses and
identifying other recourses that are needed. The weekend will also
feature: Training the Trainer sessions for experienced
counter-recruitment activists; Caucus, and regional discussions; An
evening devoted to issues of LGBTQ persons and the military. Register by
June 1st. Financial assistance is available For more information see:
http://www.youthandthemilitary.org/ To register on-line e-mail
NNOMY at afsc.org, or call (215) 241-7176
02 MARK YOUR CALENDAR
The Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Saturday June 12th 2pm.
Fallsway and Madison St, near the, "SuperMax prison".
The Campaign to End the Death Penalty has called for a demonstration
against the death penalty and against the execution of Steven Oken. The
demonstration/rally will be held at 2 PM on Sat., June 12, near the
corner of Fallsway and Madison St., near the SuperMax prison. Even while
the state's machine of hate and death moves forward, it is very
important to stand up and say "NO ! NOT IN MY NAME!" ontact the governor
and lieutenant governor to seek a commutation of the death sentence for
Steven Oken. Oken's horrible crimes cannot be excused, but killing
someone to show that killing is wrong is nonsensical. Gov. Robert
Ehrlich, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401-1925 Ph: 1.800.811.8336
or 410.974.3591; Fax: 410.974.3275; email governor at gov.state.md.us.
Sunday Morning Talk Show Action
Sunday, June 13, 8:15 AM
Farragut North at Connecticut and K Streets
Sunday Morning Talk Show action, protests usually at ABC "This Week" and
CBS "Face the Nation," Details of who we protest show up in C-7 of the
Washington Post and will appear on the dawn-dc listserve by that
afternoon JOIN THE DC ANTI-WAR NETWORK Discussion Listserve - where
anything and everything about the War can be posted. Send an email to:
dawn-discuss-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
Celebrate the Freedom to Have a Union!
Tuesday, June 29th 5-6P
Farragut North METRO (Connecticut & K St entrance)
Join thousands of activists across the country as we welcome
Independence Day with the AFL-CIO's National Workplace Week Of Action,
exposing the employer war on workers who try to organize unions. Metro
Washington Council, AFL-CIO; streetheat at dclabor.org
Justice for Parking Workers!
Thursday, June 17th 4 pm
1730 M St NW (M St between 17th & Connecticut Ave)
Join parking workers as they demand a union at PMI. Parking & Service
Workers' Union; 202-545-1789
Mosaic Communities: Integrated Housing Communities in Israel
Friday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA 4444 Arlington Blvd
Twenty percent of Israel's population is Arab. Yet almost all schools
and communities are segregated, keeping Arab and Jewish citizens from
developing a common civic society. The goal of Mosaic Communities is to
establish integrated Arab/Jewish communities in Israel. Mosaic will
lease and purchase land, facilitate planning, development, and
construction of homes, as well as sell or lease the homes to residents.
Mosaic Communities is currently running a youth program in Ramle,
Israel, and is planning a residential cooperative and community outreach
center there. Ramle is one of the most impoverished locales in Israel
and it also has one of the poorest records of Arab/Jewish relations in
the country. Friday's presentation will include an update about Mosaic's
work as well as its Pennies for Peace Campaign. To learn more about
Mosaic Communities and the Pennies for Peace Program, go to
http://mosaic-coop.org Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington 4444
Arlington Blvd (at SW corner of Arlington Blvd and S. George Mason Drive)
Hotel Worker's March & Rally
Thursday, June 24th 4:30P
Dupont Circle
Join more than 1,000 hotel workers and their supporters as Hotel &
Restaurant Workers Local 25 kicks off their contract campaign! Rick
Powell; 202-737-2225; rpowell at local25now.org
Announcement of Action
Wednesday June 16, -Thursday June 17th, 8am
National Transportation Safety Board, L'Enfant Plaza.
Help expose the cover-up of 9/11. Attend the last 2 days of the
9/11(Kean) Commission hearings in DC, people needed to hold signs
(provided), leaflet copies of letters from congresspeople calling on the
commission to get answers to all the questions asked by the 9/11 Family
Steering Committee (provided), and to chant (outside the room as people
enter rather than inside where it would be disruptive) "There was no
snow, there was no rain, what took so long, to launch our planes?"
(Federal procedure requires an air force response to any off course
planes in 4 minutes. On 9/11/01 it took over a half hour.) (Check the
commission website at 9-11commission.gov) For coordination Dave
Slesinger 410-499-5403 dslesinger at alum.mit.edu
21st Annual ADC National Convention
Thursday June 10 - June 13th
Crystal Gateway Marriott 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, |VA
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the largest
grassroots Arab-American organization, will be holding its 21st National
Convention from June 10-13. Come meet: Asa Hutchinson, Under Secretary,
Department of Homeland Security , Helen Thomas, renowned journalist ,
George Stephanopoulos, ABC News, Azmi Bishara, Member of Knesset, Ralph
Nader, consumer advocate and presidential candidate, Joseph Abboud,
fashion designer, Anthony Shadid, Washington Post and 2004 Pulitzer
Prize winner, Suheir Hamad, poet, John Zogby, pollster and R. Alexander
Acosta, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights division. The entire
ADC Convention schedule and related information can be viewed online at
. TO CONTRIBUTE TO AND/OR JOIN ADC, CLICK HERE:
https://www.adc.org/membership/
DC Conventions Coalition Meeting
Monday, June 14, 7:00 PM
, St. Stephens Church (16th and Newton Streets NW)
DAWN and many other local and regional groups, invite the general public
to attend organizing meetings for the DNC and RNC conventions, a June 26
event, various training sessions, and much more. You can also purchase
bus tickets to Boston and New York at these meetings. It's a chance for
groups and individuals to plug particular events and work together on
future events. For more information see:(http://www.dawndc.net/conventions)
Campaign Kickoff Event
Friday, June 11 from 8-11pm
18th St. and Columbia Road NW
Adam Eidinger, Candidate for DC 'Shadow' U.S. Representative and the DC
Statehood Green Party with fire spinners, live deejays and other musical
performances and the largest DC flag in the city. Since DC has no vote
in Congress - no Senators, and only a non-voting Delegate to the U.S.
House - we have a 'Shadow' delegation that will step in as our
representative in Congress when DC becomes a state. Until then, the
'Shadow' Representative serves as an advocate for democracy in DC. The
position is unpaid. The D.C. Statehood Green Party
http://www.dcstatehoodgreen.org
Washington, DC Mordechai Vanunu Vigil
Tuesday June 15th, 12n - 1pm
Embassy of Israel 3514 International Dr. NW, (Van Ness Metro Stop)
The focus is two-fold: lift the restrictions on nuclear whistleblower
Mordechai Vanunu and end the occupation of Palestine. To reach the
Israeli Embassy, take the Metro Red Line to the Van Ness/UDC station.
Walk past UDC up the hill on Van Ness Ave. to almost the crest of the
hill. The embassy is on the southwest corner of the upper intersection
of Van Ness and International Drive. Call 202-882-9649.
Demonstration on Ronald Reagan's Legacy
Friday, June 11th, 10:30 AM
Wisconsin Avenue in front of National Cathedral
The DC-Anti War Network (DAWN) is calling on members of the community to
remember Ronald Reagan's legacy on Friday, June 11, 10:30 AM on
Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, outside of the National Cathedral.
DAWN encourages participants to bring signs that educate the profound
impact of Ronald Reagan on his times and on ours. Whether it be the
illegal arms for hostages scandal, the support of rightwing death squads
in El Salvador and Nicaragua, the invasion of Grenada, the busting of
the air traffic controllers' union, the massive nuclear arms buildup, or
the propping up of rightwing dictators in the Philippines and Chile, the
killing of innocent civilians in Lebanon, the environmental destruction,
and countless other acts, we call on people to bring signs that
articulate Reagan's impact on our world. The mass media has done a great
job of telling us about Reagan's sense of humor and some of his more
endearing personal characteristics. However, we believe that we should
also remember all that the man did of which the media has not reminded
us. At the same time, we also believe we should remember all those who
have died as a result of his life's actions. We ask that demonstrators
be as silent as possible, letting their signs and banners speak for
themselves. In the legacy of this particular man, there is much cause
for sorrowful reflection Ronald Reagan is dead, but his legacy lives on.
Let's draw attention to that legacy so that we can fight it now and in
the future. Later in the day, DAWN is calling on the community to fight
Reagan's legacy by joining in another march on Donald Rumsfeld's house.
That march will begin at 6 PM at Dupont Circle and will call once again
for Rumsfeld to resign from office immediately. Forr more information
contact: Genevieve Calmes, 240-476-9036 DC Anti-War Network
"Back from Baghdad, a Reporters View of the Occupation"
Saturday June 12th, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Crystal City Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
Anthony Shadid, foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, who won
the coveted Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for his
outstanding coverage of the occupation in Iraq. Shadid was an intern at
ADC in the 1980s. Before working for the Post, he was a correspondent at
The Boston Globe's Washington bureau. He spent nine years with
Associated Press, five of them in Cairo. He is the author of Legacy of
the Prophet: Despots, Democrats, and the New Politics of Islam. In the
spring of 2002, he was shot by Israeli troops in Ramallah while covering
a story for the Globe. The entire ADC Convention schedule and related
information can be viewed online at http://www.adc.org/convention04/
Public Hearing on Affordable Housing
Thursday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.
441 Office of Zoning (Hearing Room) 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220-South
Judiciary Square Metro Case No. 00-27
Your support is needed in opposing a proposed zoning change for the
southern half of Square 37 in the West End. This neighborhood is
exploding with million-dollar condo construction projects, and we are
the last affordable housing in the neighborhood. At risk is our
building, 2 historic townhouses, and the West End Public Library. It is
David vs. Goliath, and we could use your help. There will be a public
hearing on the issue in front of the Zoning Commission. If anyone can
come and say a few words in support of rent control, affordable housing,
inclusionary zoning, etc., it would be much appreciated. Please let me
know if you need any further info. Thanks, Deborah Akel VP,
Tiverton/Square 37 Tenants' Association, Inc. 202/659-9259
End US Support for Israel's Occupation!
Sunday June 5 through June 11
Locations to be announced
Join with United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) and UFPJ member coalition
US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation in a national week of action
to demand that our government end its military, economic, and diplomatic
support for Israel's illegal military occupation of the West Bank, Gaza
Strip, and East Jerusalem. For more information on actions you can take
go to: http://www.codepinkalert.org/National_Actions_Israel_Palestine.shtml
Wash the Flag Event in Washington, DC
Monday, June 14, 2004 (Flag Day) at 12:00 Noon
The Archives Plaza, Pennsylvania and 8th St, NW (Archives-Navy Memorial,
Green/Yellow Line)
The flag of the United States of America can stand for beautiful ideals
of truth, democracy, equality, freedom and justice for all.
Unfortunately, our nation has behaved in ways that soil the purity of
those ideals. The recent preemptive and unilateral invasion of Iraq is
the latest in a series of examples of how the people need to demand that
the government of the United States take a step back and reflect on what
real American values should be. Sponsered by an ad-hoc, interfaith,
multiracial committee of people for peace and justice. Join us for a
ceremony to scrub our flag of the stains of racism, classism,
militarism, imperialism, injustice, oppression and other historic and
current day evils so to hold up the hope of a new United States based on
real American values and ideals. 13 speakers will each briefly address
one of the stains we have on our flag. They will each wash one of the
stripes, and speak about what the flag truly should stand for. The
following is a current list of the 2004 Wash the Flag speakers: Ray
McGovern -- Former CIA Analyst; SLS [Deception]. Senator Mike Gravel --
Former US Senate [Blind Patriotism] Marie Dennis -- Pax Christi
[Classism] Shaker Elsayed -- Muslim American Society [Imperialism) John
Capozzi -- No Taxation Without Representation [Hypocrisy] Kathy
Guillaume -- Jubilee Housing [Racism] Paul Magno -- Catholic Worker
[Arrogance] Rosa Lozano -- EPICA [Environmental Injustice] Paul Pumphrey
-- Brothers & Sisters International [Corporate Greed] Ellen Thomas --
Prop1 Anti Nuclear Campaign [Criminal Injustice] Fred Edwards -- Body
Smith [Consumerism] Charles Lechner -- Jews for Peace in Palestine and
Israel [Militarism/Occupation] Rebecca West -- Plymouth Congregational
Church [Sexism] Steve Jones of the Labor Heritage Foundation will be our
musical guest! Special Thanks to Pat Elder who will be our MC. Bring
your own US flag to scrub in the washtubs provided -- lots of fun for
the kids. Bring any type of flag you wish! Sponsors wanted - tabling
opportunities available. Contact Chris Otten if interested,
chrisotten2 at yahoo.com or call 202-234-7075. For further information,
call: 202-484-FLAG (3524) 202-548-7640 or email spirithousedc at aol.col
http://www.washtheflag.org
RIDE THE BUS, WALK THE WALK
Saturday June 12 7AM - 4PM
AFL-CIO (815 16th St)
Get on the bus for the first Labor 2004 Labor to Labor walks. The
AFL-CIO is organizing a bus to York, Pennsylvania as part of a national
mobilization to fight for America's working families, as volunteers go
door to door in battleground states where the election will be closest
to get the word out about Bush's record. The bus leaves from the AFL-CIO
(815 16th St) at 7A and returns by 4P. Sign up with Francine Thompson at
202-637-3956 or FThompso at aflcio.org
Justice for Artie Elliot
Friday, June 18 6pm
760 Barlowe Rd, Police Headquarters, Landover, MD
Justice for Archie Elliott, III. Shot 14 times! Killed by Officers Jason
Leavitt and Wayne Cheney in Prince George's County on June 18, 1993 as
he sat handcuffed behind his back in the front seat of a police cruiser.
Justice denied 11 years ago by: Homicide Division, Internal Affairs
Division, State's Attorney's Homicide Division Grand Jury. Prayer Vigil
at 7 pm at Kipling Pkwy & Marbury Dr in District Heights We must send a
strong message to the County and the police department that we seek
indictments in wrongful shootings and killings of our young black
males!! Call 301-336-8667 for more info, Prepared by D.C. Elliott,
Committee for Justice for Archie Elliott, III
National Convention of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Friday June 11th, 7-10 pm.
Crystal Gateway Marriott 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
Teresa Heinz Kerry is the chairman of The Howard Heinz Endowment and the
Heinz Family Philanthropies. Today, the foundations she oversees are
widely known for developing innovative strategies to protect the
environment, improve education, enhance the lives of young children,
broaden economic opportunity and promote the arts. The New York Times
has called her "one of the nation's leading philanthropists". She is
recognized as one of our premier environmental leaders, and she has been
a long-time and tireless educator and advocate on behalf of women's
health and economic security. Teresa Heinz Kerry was born and raised in
Mozambique in east Africa. Fluent in five languages, she received a
Bachelor of Arts degree in romance languages and literature from the
University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa The entire
ADC Convention schedule and related information can be viewed online at:
http://www.adc.org/convention04/
Support for Sibel Edmonds
Monday, June 14, 10:00 AM
District Court for the District of Columbia,
Your Support Is Needed!! For over two years Attorney General John
Ashcroft has been relentlessly engaged in covering up my reports and
investigations into my allegations. He has asserted the rarely invoked
State Secret Privilege in my court proceedings, and has used it to quash
a subpoena request for my deposition from attorneys representing 9/11
family members on information regarding 9/11. On Monday, June 14, 2004,
at 10:00 AM, Judge Reggie Walton is expected to issue his ruling on the
state secret privilege assertion by AG Ashcroft, which is intended to
gag me. The hearing will be held in US District Court for the District
of Columbia, located at 3rd and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC,
Judge Walton's courtroom. Please attend if you can, since by your
presence both the court and Ashcroft will understand that this attempt
to cover up will not go unnoticed. I will be there, in front of the
Court's Constitution Avenue entrance, at 9:30 AM, and will be joined by
Daniel Ellsberg to make press statements and to meet with all of you.
Hope to see you there, Sibel D. Edmonds DC Court with map
http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/location.html
21st Annual ADC National Convention
Saturday June 12th, 7-10 pm
Crystal City Marriott Hotel 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
Azmi Bishara, Palestinian Member of the Israeli Knesset, will address
the 21st National Convention of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination
Committee (ADC) on Saturday, June 12, from 7-10 pm. ADC's convention
runs from June 10-13 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA,
just outside Washington, D.C. Other guests include fashion designer
Joseph Abboud. The program will also feature a Tribute to the late
Edward Said featuring his wife Mariam Said. The entire ADC Convention
schedule and related information can be viewed online at
http://www.adc.org/convention04/ American-Arab Anti-Discrimination
Committee (ADC) 4201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20008
tel: (202) 244-2990, fax: (202) 244-3196, www.adc.org
03 COMMUNITY EVENTS
Free Belly Dancing class for Seniors
Saturday, June 19th, 2:30 PM -3:30 PM
Community Room, Flemming Center, 1426 9th St, NW
Emmaus Services for the Aging invites seniors to a free Belly Dancing
workshop. It's a great and fun way to exercise, an opportunity to dance
with scarves and shake hips. Transportation is available for seniors
only in Shaw/Logan Circle. Any questions, please contact Elesheva Soloff
at Elesheva at emmausservices.org, or call Andrea at 202.745.1200 ex 24.
DAWN General Meeting
Tuesday, June 15, 7:00 PM
AFSC (2211 14th St NW),
General public welcome. Anyone who attends is instantly a full
participant in DAWN. Bring proposals, hear about events, get involved in
anti-war grassroots organizing, and meet great people. JOIN THE DC
ANTI-WAR NETWORK Discussion Listserve - where anything and everything
about the War can be posted. Send an email to:
dawn-discuss-dc-subscribe at yahoogroups.com
A "Running for Justice"
Friday June 18th - 22
Howard University's Blackburn Center
Register early for the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in
America (N'COBRA) 15th National Conference. National organization
leaders, activists and scholars will network and set a collective agenda
for achieving Reparations for African Descendants for the Holocaust of
Enslavement and its Vestiges. Friday through Sunday, June 18-20, at
Howard University's Blackburn Center, an array of activities including a
Youth Summit for an emerging generation of Reparations leaders from the
U.S. and Canada; Heritage tours; A "Running for Justice" 5k Race/Walk; A
Health and Healing Fair; workshops that begin defining specific
reparations remedies from the grassroots level; an African marketplace;
lots of entertainment; and more. For more information call 202.736.1719
or visit the N'COBRA website at www.NCOBRA.org
Arabelle's Steppers for Seniors
Tuesday, June 22, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Flemming Center at 1426 9th St, NW
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for free line dancing with upbeat
music leading by Ms. Arabelle Finney. Rides are available for seniors
only living in Shaw/Logan Circle areas. Contact: Elesheva Soloff at
Elesheva at emmausservices.org. Or call Andrea at 202.745.1200 ex 24 if
need a ride.
N'COBRA HOSTS GALA REPARATIONS BANQUET
Thursday, June 17 6PM
Holiday Inn on the Hill, at 415 New Jersey Ave. NW
N'COBRA's 15th National Conference commences with a Gala Reparations.
The reception's at 6:00 PM, and the Banquet's at 7:00 PM to pay tribute
to federal, state, and local legislators with the courage and the
foresight to champion legislation in support of Reparations and the
passage of H.R.40. The Banquet is Co-Hosted by Congressman John Conyers,
Jr. Honorary Chairs are Mr. Harry Belafonte, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Mr.
Ron Daniels, Dr. Ramona Edelin, Ms. Deadria Farmer-Paellman, Dr. John
Hope Franklin, Mr. Danny Glover, Atty. Wade Henderson, Mr. Kweisi Mfume,
Dr. Charles Ogletree, Senator (ret.) Bill Owens, Ms. Sonia Sanchez, Mr.
Russell Simmons, Atty. Faye Rose Sanders Toure, Dr. Ron Walters,
Councilwoman Jo Ann Watson, and Dr. Cornel West. Mr. Haki Madhubuti, and
Washington's own Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA will deliver their special
brand of entertainment. For more information, call 202.736.1719 or visit
the NCOBRA website, www.NCOBRA.org
Essay Contest
Sunday June 20, 2004.
7615 Lake Drive, Manassas, VA
The Nagasaki-Hiroshima Peace Committee is conducting our third annual
essay contest to send a national capital area youth to represent the
Committee at the World Conference Against the Atom and Hydrogen Bombs in
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan. The Committee has been working since 1980
to break the silence about the tragedy that took place in 1945, when our
own government exploded two atomic bombs on the Japanese at the end of
World War II. We are looking for a mature youth (age 17-26). He or she
must compete in an essay contest by submitting a 700 - 1,000 word essay
emphasizing our message of "Hiroshima/Nagasaki Never Again! Abolish
Nuclear Weapons!" The deadline is June 20, 2004. The person chosen as
delegate will have all travel and other expenses covered and will give
several talks and/or speeches on the subject. The Please send essays and
correspondence c/o John Steinbach, 7615 Lake Drive, Manassas, VA 20111
(703)369-7427
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace
Saturday's through October 30 8:30 - 11am
Columbia Heights Metro 14th & Irving St. NW
It's market time! The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace started up
again on May 15 with fresh produce, flea market treasures, and plenty of
fanfare and fun. Along with our farmers and vendors, we on the CHCM
committee are looking forward to another great season! Join us this
Saturday for local luscious strawberries, asparagus, tender lettuce,
spinach, onions, radishes, cut flowers and bedding plants. Cakes,
cobbler, cookies, and prepared foods. Also take a minute to browse the
variety of vendors : Furniture, African crafts and textiles,
hand-crafted jewelry, oils, incense, ornaments, toys, household
decorations, candles, jeans, and a variety of things. Latin American
Youth Center will be having a yard sale this weekend at the marketplace.
Community organizations are welcome to set up tables for outreach or
fundraising, at no charge. A major purpose of this marketplace is
community-building. You and your friends can help further by
volunteering to staff on Saturdays, or join one of the committees.
Contact Bethany Spicher, one of the volunteer coordinators, at 667-8662
or at bspicher at mcc.org.
The Peace and Justice 'Great Awakening' Preaching Series
Fri, May 21 through Fri, June 18
Wesley United Methodist Church 5312 Connecticut Ave, NW
This preaching series seeks to reaffirm our deep passion and commitment
to building a beloved community in the face of a violent and unjust US
empire. We hope to unleash the fire of peace and justice so that it
burns not only in our hearts and personal witness, but also in the
world. Schedule for Preaching Series: Fri, May 14 - Rev. Kazi Joshua
(Day 1). 7:00pm Sat, May 15 - Rev. Kazi Joshua leads a workshop on
"Spirituality and Justice" (Day 2). 11:00am-4:00pm. Fri, May 21 - Rev.
James Lawson. 7:00pm Sat, May 22 - Elizabeth McAllister. 7:00pm Fri,
June 4 - Michelle Armster: One Woman Show. 7:30pm Fri, June 18 - Renita
Weems. 7:00pm Sponsored By: The SpiritHouse Project Phone: 202.548.7640
Email: spirithousedc at aol.com
Weekly Meeting of the DC Anti-War Network
(we meet every Tuesday) 7-9 PM
Offices of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), 2211 14th St. NW
Everyone may attend and participate (all participants, even if it is
your first meeting, are already full participants in DAWN and may make
proposals or vote. www.DAWNDC.net See:http://www.dawndc.net/meetings.
Free Hip Hop Dance Classes
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm (open-style dancing 7:30 - 8:30 pm)
Paul Robeson Study & Struggle Center, Columbia Heights Youth Club, 1500
Harvard St NW (Basement, All Souls Church)
Dance Instructor: Chitra Subramanian. These hip-hop/street dance classes
do not require any technical/dance-related background whatsoever. The
main purpose in teaching dance is to build confidence and individuality,
relax the body and mind, and most importantly build confidence through
hip-hop music and movement. Classes usually begin with a brief warm-up,
devote some time to freestyle movement to encourage creativity, and then
conclude with teaching simple but high energy choreography. Sponsored by
the Youth Leadership Support Network. For more information, Douglas
Calvin (202) 489-7892 _douglas at worldyouth.org
National Reparations Unity Forum and Rally
Friday, June 18th
Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 W Street SE
N'COBRA hosts its second National Reparations Unity Forum and Rally with
Congressman John Conyers Jr., Congressional Candidate Ms. Cynthia
McKinney, Mr. Hannibal Afrik, Atty. Adjoa Aiyetoro, Ms. Dorothy
Benton-Lewis, Mr. Bob Brown, Mr. Ron Daniels, Ms. Deadria
Farmer-Paellman, Mr. Bill Fletcher, Dr. Maulana Karenga, Dr. Imari
Obadele, Atty. Gilda Sherrod-Ali, Mr. Damu Smith, Atty. Nkechi Taifa,
Dr. Ray Winbush, Dr. Conrad Worrill, and many more. Unity Forum and
Rally. So you won't want to miss this one! Reparations activists were
2000 strong at N'COBRA's first National Reparations. Unity Forum and
Rally. So you won't want to miss this one! For more information call
202.736.1719 or visit the N'COBRA website at www.NCOBRA.org
04 ARTS & CULTURE
An Afternoon of Jazz & Blues
Sunday, June 13
The Old Post Office Pavilion 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 1100 Pennsylvania
Avenue N. W.
An Afternoon of Jazz & Blues with Sandra Y. Johnson Accompanied by:
Vince Smith - Pianist Wes Biles - Bass DeAndrey Howard - Drums Dahn
Nunley- Saxophonist JAZZ CD, "STEPPIN' OUT" WILL BE ON SALE! FREE!!!
ALeney at aol.com
"Poetry Under the Stars"
Every Friday evening June 4 - August 13, 7pm to 9pm.
Sankofa Video and Books 2714 Georgia Ave
Join Us for Poetry Under the Stars, a weekly gathering of artistic
expression (poetry, dance, film/video, hip hop, performance art, etc.)
Please bring your art to share with all! Free and open to the public
Hosted By the Blackout Arts Collective & Sponsored By Sankofa Video and
Book Store
ADC Film Festival
Friday, June 11, 6pm.
Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA
The ADC Film Festival, held in conjunction with Arab Film Distribution,
will take place during the ADC Convention. While the ADC Convention runs
from June 10-13, the Film Festival will take place on Friday, June 11,
and Saturday June 12. Join us at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, located
in Arlington, Virginia, where ADC and Arab Film Distribution will be
screening several interesting and For more information, contact Laila
Al-Qatami 202-244-2990 See film schedule listed below-full film details
available at: http://www.adc.org/convention04/
The Great Labor Choral Convergence
Saturday, June 19, 7:30 PM
Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th St., NW
Six Labor Choruses from around the country will perform in The Great
Labor Choral Convergence. The Brooklyn Women's Chorus, The DC Labor
Chorus, Fruit of Labor, The New York City Labor Chorus, The San
Francisco Bay Area Labor Heritage/Rocking Solidarity Chorus, and the
Seattle Labor Chorus will all perform in a free concert for the public.
For more information call (202) 974-8040 or visit www.laborheritage.org .
ARAB FUSIONS: SIMON SHAHEEN AND QANTARA
THURSDAY, June 17, 7 p.m.
The Freer Gallery of Art, Jefferson Drive at 12th St, SW
Arab Fusions: Simon Shaheen and Qantara 7 p.m., Freer steps (rain
location: Meyer Auditorium) Join this eclectic eight-piece band as it
delivers an unbridled fusion of Arab, jazz, Latin, and Western classical
music, exploring the Moroccan origins of flamenco and finding common
ground between Latin music...... See: events at dcpalestine.org for more
information.
" AFRICA THANKS CUBA"
SUNDAY JUNE 13, 11am
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ 5301 North Capitol St NE
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A SERVICE and CELEBRATION, " AFRICA THANKS
CUBA". UNITY IN SPIRIT AND SOLIDARITY IN SERVICE. 11am Worship Service.
130pm Reception & Community Program. Co-sponsors Into Afrika Inc,
Plymouth Board of Social Action, Pan African Liberation Organization.
Call (202) 723-5330 for more information.
VOCAL RESISTANCE
Friday June 11th, 8pm
Harambe Caf‚ 1771 U St. NW (corner of 18th and U St.)
Vocal Resistance is a new formation aimed to build unity between the
progressive hip-hop community and political activist groups. In the
future proceeds will be divided between the performing artists, and
various political activist groups. PERFORMING LIVE The LAB crew, Son of
Nun, D-mite, MC Slim Goins. $5 before 10pm $7 after for more information
see: www.socialismconference.org
05 BOOKS & FILMS
Annual Summer Film Series
Wednesday from June 9th to July 21st. 12:00 PM
Institute for Policy Studies, 733 15th Street NW, Suite 1020
Foreign Policy In Focus is proud to announce its annual summer film
series. The film series, a joint project of the Institute for Policy
Studies and the New Mexico based, Inter-hemispheric Resource Center,
will run every other Wednesday from June 9th to July 21st. Generation
X-Saddam. A Film By Shelly Saywell, First Run/Icarus Films Q&A with Anas
Shallal, Iraqi Dissident and Co-Founder of the Mesopotamia Cultural
Society and Peace Cafe. This timely and eerily prophetic film weaves
together the lives of several Iraqis both just before and just after the
US-led war to topple Saddam Hussein. Examines the historical
implications of US foreign policy towards Iraq and how the chaos
following the war has impacted the lives of Iraqis from across economic,
social, and political spectrums. The is a free event, and light
refreshments For more information, contact Adam Waxman at 202-234-9382
or adam at ips-dc.org
Remembering Ronnie
Friday June 11th 12 pm - 4:00 pm
Visions Bar Noir 1927 Florida Avenue, NW
Party Hardy at Visions Bar Noir in the spirit of the 80's Visions Bar
Noir and the Independent Media Center announces a special event in
response to Friday's National Security Event ordained for Ronald
Reagan's remembrance. Join up with friends to discuss the real
highlights of the Reagan era: STAR WARS - BITBURG - IRAN CONTRA - AIDS -
SAY NO TO DRUGS. And plenty more. IN THE THEATRE: Free Movies on the big
screen! Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) 12:30 pm. The Killers (1964) 2:30 pm.
In the Lounge: Music, Drinks, Film and Fun. Special performance by
Noskilz Sound Syndicate - Video DJ featuring a psychedelic sensory
collage of Reagans live and times. Reagan Bloopers 80's Music: Ramones,
The Clash, The Cure and more! $3 Drink Specials: The Gipper, Bonzo and
the Jean Dixon $6.50 "Wein"BURGERS Co-Sponsored by the DC Independent
Media Center DC Indymedia Center Official Website:
http://dc.indymedia.org BarNoir/Visions Press Contacts: Heather Huston,
202/232- 5663 or heather at visionsdc.com
SEEDS OF PEACE DOCUMENTARY
TUESDAY, June 15, 7:00pm
AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road
Ten bold teenagers from Israel, Palestine, India, Pakistan and
Afghanistan come together for three extraordinary weeks at the Seeds of
Peace International Camp in Maine. The film will be show again on
Thursday June 17th at this same location at 12:45 pm For more
information call: 301.495.6720 silverinfo at afi.com
06 TRAININGS
Proposal Writing Basics
Monday, June 21, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Foundation Center 1627 K St. NW
If you're faced with the task of writing a grant proposal and don't know
where to begin, this class will provide a good introduction. We cover
the key components of a proposal, offer writing tips, and discuss
cultivating prospective grant makers. To register, or for more
information see:
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class
Friday, June 18, 12:00-1:30 pm
Foundation Center 1627 K St. NW 3rd Floor
In this class we cover the role of the board, why board members may be
reluctant to fundraise and how to overcome these concerns, and tips for
strengthening your board. For more information see:
Philanthropy Forum: Building Capacity for Artists
Thursday, June 17, 12:00-1:30 pm
Foundation Center 1627 K Street NW, 3rd floor
Join us for briefings on the latest research affecting performing arts
organizations and individual artists in Washington, DC. Maria-Rosario
Jackson, Principal Investigator for the Investing in Creativity study
published in 2003 by the Culture, Creativity and Communities Program at
the Urban Institute, will report on Investing in Creativity: A Study of
the Support Structure for U.S. Artists. This national study provides a
new framework for examining the support structure for individual artists
in America and discusses the roles of the nonprofit and other sectors.
Washington, DC is one of the case study communities. For more
information see:
Electoral Politics: How Can You Get Involved?
Wednesday June 16, 23rd, & 30th
733 15th St NW 10th Floor 733 15th St NW 10th Floor
Want to Change History in the Next Six Months? Come to 1, 2, or all 3
Events FREE and Open to the Public. Sponsered by the Institute for
Policy Studies Social Action and Leadership School for Activits (SALSA).
IPS is near Metro Center and MacPherson Square Metro. All events are
free and open to the public. A five dollars donation is suggested but
not required. Those who register in advance (by calling 202 -234-9384 x
229 or visiting www.hotsalsa.org) will receive a special gift. All
panels moderated by Zahara Heckscher; email her at
peacepeace at compuserve.com if you'd like to add your organization to a
panel.
Conference on Creative Organizing
Sunday June 20 - 22nd
George Meany Center 10,000 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring MD
Learn how to 'pump up' organizing campaigns at the Conference on
Creative Organizing, at the George Meany Center. Plus, check out the
concurrent 26th annual Great Labor Arts Exchange, dedicated to
strengthening the labor movement through the use of music and the arts.
Both are organized by the Labor Heritage Foundation. Info/details at
http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/k7qR1n51qpVO/
Electoral Politics: How to Get Involved:
Wednesday June 16th 6:45-8:45pm
733 15th St. NW, Suite 1020
This is the first of a three-part series designed to: Activate people
with an interest in electoral politics to understand the spectrum of
options for getting involved, and help them connect with job, volunteer,
training, and fundraising opportunities to make a difference in the
elections this fall; And to help organizations doing electoral work
recruit volunteers, campaigners, and fundraisers. All workshops are free
and open to the public. Those who register in advance will receive a
special gift. These workshops are free and open to the public, but a
suggested $5 donation to support the SALSA program would be greatly
appreciated. Call 202-234-9382 ext.229. You can also register on line at
www.HotSalsa.org.
Develop A Website in 4 Evenings!
Thursday June 17th, 6:00-8:00pm
1851 9th St. NW. (On the corner of 9th and T St)
Develop A Website in 4 Evenings!: Shed light on you and your
organization with an informative website. Using DREAMWEAVER along with
Basic HTML, you will begin building a website that's easy to create.
This class is for novice Dreamweaver users. [4 Sessions, 8 instruction
hours] Call 202-234-9382 ext.229. You can also register on line at
www.HotSalsa.org. The costs of the course is $175 (includes all 4 sessions)
>From Ideas to Planning
Tuesday June 15th, 6:45-9:00pm
733 15th St. NW, Suite 1020
Melding issue and energy into an effective organization takes more than
intuition and enthusiasm. This popular series provides a primer for the
financial and organizational structure of your group, gets you started
on the necessary fundraising, and helps you navigate the murky waters of
getting your IRS ruling. $110 for the series; $30 for individual
sessions. Unlimited pass holders may take this series for 50% off ($55).
Next week is "Getting Your 501c3 Status" Call 202-234-9382 ext.229. You
can also register on line at www.HotSalsa.org.
ASL (American Sign Language) class for Seniors
Thursdays, starting June 24th to July 22nd, 11:00 AM -11:45 AM
Flemming Center at 1426 9th St, NW
Beginner's ASL class learning the basics from finger spelling of the
alphabet to basic hand sign words. Rides are available for seniors only
living in Shaw/Logan Circle areas. Contact: Elesheva Soloff at
Elesheva at emmausservices.org, or call Andrea at 202.745.1200 ex 24 if
need a ride.
Bill Sutherland Training Institute for Africa Advocates
June 23rd - June 27th
2211 14th St. NW
The Peace building Unit Africa Program invites you to its first annual
Bill Sutherland Institute Training Program that takes place in
Washington, D.C. on June 23-27, 2004. The program is inspired by the
fifty year's, unofficial ambassadorship of Mr. Bill Sutherland that has
linked the AFSC and its diverse constituencies with Pan African and
global struggles. It is an opportunity for Africa-interested economic
justice, health, faith-based advocates, students, educators, and other
activists to increase their ability to advocate for US/Africa policies
that support peace and equality. The program is open to the public and
everyone is encouraged to attend. You can sign up online at
www.afsc.org/africa/toward-africa/africaform.asp. Also, please visit
www.afsc.org/africa/toward-africa for more information on fees, specific
times and locations of events, and housing options. If you have
questions or comments, please contact Roxanne Lawson at
rlawson at afsc.org, 215-241-7259, or Sung Choi at schoi at afsc.org,
215-241-7294. We hope to see you there.
Free Media Classes
(Second Saturday each month) noon-6pm
DC Indymedia, Flemming Center, 1426 9th Street, NW, 3rd floor (Metro:
Shaw/Howard University or Mt. Vernon/Convention Center stop)
Local long-time independent media activists will share a variety of
skills. The afternoon is free and open to all. Classes include "Intro to
Digital Photography," "Community Reporting," and "Basic News Story
Writing" Media Classes are held on the second Saturday of every month.
the Flemming Center is at the corner of 9th and P Streets, NW. DC
Indymedia is offering media classes at the Flemming Center. INFO:
202-462-3270, or www.dc.indymedia.org.
Intro to Planned Giving Part II
Thursday June 17th 6:45-8:45pm
733 15th St. NW, Suite 1020
Learn about bequests, living trusts & the 6 basic life income gifts &
trusts, when to use them, how to handle complex gifts (when you're not a
technical expert) & which gifts to avoid. It will include marketing
samples & examples, detailed listings of web sites, free/low cost PG
resources and where to turn when a donor calls. Learn how a small
charity can maximize planned gifts without a large budget or staff. You
will leave this class with reference materials, and the ability to
recognize PG opportunities & offer viable gift suggestions to donors.
The costs is $30. Call 202-234-9382 ext.229. You can also register on
line at www.HotSalsa.org.
WINNING ARGUMENTS FOR ARAB AMERICANS
Friday June 11, 9-10:30am
Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA.
In this workshop, Hussein Ibish will outline successful media
strategies. Drawing on his expertise, Ibish will make sure that you are
armed with powerful and effective arguments for your next interview or
debate. In the second part of the workshop, ADC San Francisco member
Basil Ayish will explain how grassroots mobilizing can bring Arab
American perspectives and balance to public broadcasting across the
country. As a case study, Ayish will use his experience in having his
local PBS station air the acclaimed documentary about media coverage of
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, "Peace, Propaganda & the Promised
Land." This movie will show twice at the ADC Convention and the director
will lead a discussion on Saturday TO CONTRIBUTE TO AND/OR JOIN ADC,
CLICK HERE: https://www.adc.org/membership/
07 ONGOING VIGILS
Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil
everyday
Layfette Park 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil north of the White House, 24 hours a day
since June 3, 1981 See http://prop1.org, call 202-682-4282, or show up
day or night in Lafayette (Peace) Park.
Peace vigil
Every Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30 PM
3rd St. & Independence NW (west end of the reflecting pool).
Normally it is on the west lawn of the Capitol--continuous vigil since
Oct. 15, 2002. No other signs or messages. Pat Elder at
elder at chesapeake.net.
A Peace Vigil
Every Friday from 12 noon to 1
The White House
It is organized by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. 202-882-9649.
Silent Peace Vigil
Sat. 12n-1 PM (and every Saturday)
West Lawn of the Capitol
Sponsored by area Quakers and like-minded friends. See http://www.usip.org/
Marylanders for a Free Palestine and Secure Israel
First and third Fridays of each month, 10:00 am
Blue Cow Cafe, Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD
Call 410-465-3493.
Women in Black Vigil
every third Wednesday 6:30-7pm
Martin & Patrick Sts., Frederick, MD
WIB does a silent vigil mourning all violence the third Wednesday of the
month. Wear black, but bring no additional signs. Call 301-834-7581 or
wibfrederick at mizmail.com.
Peace Vigil Every Friday
Every Friday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
White House
The Dorothy Day Catholic Workers hold weekly vigils in front of the
White House, across from Lafayette Park.
Women In Black Vigil Every Friday
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Farragut Park, 17th & K Sts., NW, (Farragut North Metro, Red line)
Ongoing vigil to mourn the deaths in the conflicts between Israel and
Palestine and to seek peace. Participants wear black and maintain
silence. See:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womeninblackdc
Stand for Peace
Sundays. noon to 1 PM
Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis, MD
Signs are not allowed to be on a stick or pole. If you are interested in
standing on the Stoney Creek Bridge on Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena
contact 410-437-5379 or depauw at magicalgodmother.com _, call or write to
say you will be coming. Contact Lucy at 410-263-7271 or
_mdbridgesforpeace at toadmail.com
08 RESOURCES HOUSING JOBS
Jubilee USA Network
Open until position is filled
222 East Capitol St NE, Washington
The internships of varying lengths take place in the spring and summer,
and the interns will take part in research, campaign organizing,
coalition meetings and activities, outreach, media, and much more.
Applicants should have strong written and verbal skills, basic computer
knowledge as well as enthusiasm for social justice and debt
cancellation! Send your resume and a cover letter (make sure to note the
dates you are available) to Jubilee USA Network, attn. Intern Search,
222 East Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20003, e-mail
coord at jubileeusa.org, or fax 202-546-4468.
Intern Position Available
open until the position is filled
The Foundation Center-Washington
The Foundation Center-Washington, DC has an opening for a part-time
summer intern. Hours are flexible. Additional information on the
position, including how to apply, is available in our Job Corner. .
Advocacy Coordinator
Approximate start date: June 1
Emmaus Services for the Aging 1426 9th St. NW 1426 Ninth Street NW
Emmaus Services for the Aging, a dynamic neighborhood senior service
organization working in inner-city Washington, DC, seeks an Advocacy
Coordinator. This position requires strong interpersonal and writing
skills, a passion for justice, and the ability to work as part of a team
that also includes an outreach coordinator, an events coordinator, a
volunteer coordinator, and a housing counselor, supervised by a
community organizer.Full-time, forty hours a week, Tuesday-Saturday
Salary: mid-twenties Spanish skills desired Applications due: May 15,
2004 Send to: Mark Andersen c/o Emmaus Services for the Aging 1426 Ninth
Street NW Washington, DC 20001 202-745-1200 x15 202-745-1246 (fax)
mandersen at emmausservices.org
Grassroots Program Manager >
open until a person is hired
Citizens For Global Solutions
Salary: 28,000-38,000 DOE
http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/9794:68/113697:110
Case Management Associate
AIRF 1525 Newton Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Case Management Associate wanted 20 hours a week to conduct intake,
client education, referrals and follow-up. Must be fluent in English and
at least one major language of Sub-Saharan Africa. Previous experience
with client services preferred. Send resume to airfound at aol.com and by
mail to AIRF 1525 Newton Street, NW Washington, DC 20010
Office Manager Position Available
open until the position is filled
Foundation Center, 1627 K Street, NW, 3rd floor.
The Foundation Center-Washington, DC has an opening for an office
manager. Additional information on the position, including how to apply,
is available in our Job Corner
Dear Friends and Alumni of UDC
Open ended
Do you have - or know some one who may have - a room.... or
apartment.... or a house to rent? Members of the UDC-DCSL Class of 2007
are already looking for housing in the District and environs. While
classes begin in early August, several entering students are already "in
the market" for reasonably-priced, safe, and relatively convenient to
UDC housing. With information, please contact:"Libertelli, Joe"
Metro Teen AIDS Director of Programs.
Open until the position is filled
Metro Teen AIDS is hiring for a full time Director of Programs. The
Director of Programs is responsible for oversight of all MTA prevention
and treatment related activities. Working with the Executive Director
and program coordinators the Director of Programs will ensure that the
highest quality public health programs are designed, implemented and
evaluated. www.metroteenaids.org/Jobs.
Media Outreach Specialist
posted May 8th
AFL/CIO 815 16TH St. NW
NOTE: Please DO NOT call or email the Council to apply for positions
listed in Hiring Hall: you must contact the unions directly. Only
recently-posted positions are listed here; for a complete list of all
currently available positions here and across the country. Please go to
http://www.dclabor.com and click on Union Jobs under MetroLinks
Metro Teen AIDS Administrative Assistant.
Open until the position is filled
Metro Teen AIDS is hiring for one half time Administrative Assistant.
The General daily office tasks of the Administrative Assistant include:
answering phones, arranging meetings/appointments, occasionally setting
up community and staff trainings and other duties as assigned. We need a
creative, detail-oriented, multi-tasker! www.metroteenaids.org/Jobs.
Policy Analyst
1600 20th Street, NW,
Job Description: Works closely with Director to represent positions of
PC in this area. Participates in process of Congress, federal agencies
related to nuclear waste. Networks with coalition members; provides
information and encourages action. Assists in planning, developing, and
implementing a media education, organizing and public outreach program
oriented toward creating policies on the transportation of nuclear
waste. Please mail cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Public
Citizen, Attn: Job # web-127, 1600 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC
20009. EOE/Non-smoking, NO PHONE CALLS. Minorities and women are
strongly encouraged to apply.
FT CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
open until position is filled
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER 1419 Columbia Rd. NW
he Clinical Supervisor oversees the day-to-day counseling services in
the Social Services Division. The Clinical Supervisor provides
individual and group supervision, conducts file audit, and identifies
staff training needs. The Clinical Supervisor ensures that the quality
of social work services meet division standards. Requirements DC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, minimum of three-year experience in
clinical supervision - post licensure-minimum of five-year experience in
working with children, adolescents and families. Experience in substance
abuse a plus. Knowledge of community resources. Police and child abuse
protection clearances. Valid driver's license. Skill Bilingual: English
and Spanish. Ability to deal effectively with a range of individuals and
organization Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to
relate to culturally diverse population Computer proficiency. Excellent
Benefits. Salary commensurate to experience. EOE Send Resume and Cover
letter to: LAYC, 1419 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC, 20009 (202)
319-2268 Fax (202) 462-5696 Attn: Jose Carlos Vera carlos at mail.layc-dc.org
A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS
June 17th - August 17th
Metro Washington Council
We're desperately seeking housing for two terrific Seminary Summer
interns who are coming to DC to help build labor-religion solidarity
this summer. The interns are sponsored by the Metro Washington Council
and DC Jobs with Justice, which seek hosts in the local labor community
who can put the interns up from June 17th through August 17th at low or
nominal rent. For details/info, please email Mackenzie Baris at dc at jwj.org
A Great Room in DC For You!
Open until rented
see add for details
Basics: Looking to fill for July, available as early as June 14th. A
spacious basement room w/ optional private entrance in a shared row
house. The communal spaces include the living room, a separate dining
room, the bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry room. We are a few houses down
from a church in a family neighborhood off H Street in NE. $550 a month
+ 1/3 utilities + deposit. SUPER convenient location: walking distance
to Union Station metro/Amtrak, plenty of street parking, smack dab in
the middle of 3 bus routes, close to I-395 and Rte 50/NY Ave. Close to
Eastern Market, Gallaudet University, Greyhound/Peter Pan bus terminal,
and 2 supermarkets. Tons of Amenties: 1 1/2 bathrooms, gas stove,
microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, heat, a/c, high speed internet,
recycling, and garbage disposal! 2 lovely IKEA wardrobes act as closets
Contact us!: If interested, e-mail us at GreatRoomInDC at yahoo.com or call
and leave a message at 202-546-1064. Let us know a little about yourselves!
BEAUTIFUL FREE SPACE!
May 28 - June 30th.
Independence and 13th, SE
1500 sq ft new loft at Independence and 13th, SE - perfect location for
an art exhibit or similar function. I prefer to lend it to a non-profit
organization or an artist in need, but willing to entertain any ideas
that make interesting and good use of the space. Use of the space is
free but a deposit will be required in case there are any damages It's a
great free space! What are you waiting for! for more information: Look
on Craig's lists, www.washingtondcgraigslist.org
Executive Director for (NISGUA)
Open until the position is filled
1830 Connecticut Ave. NW
The Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) seeks
candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Executive
Director oversees NISGUA's program and operations; raises funds and
coordinates fundraising; and provides strategic leadership. The Network
in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) is a 23-year old,
U.S.-based grassroots organization working for social justice and human
rights in Guatemala. This position is full-time and is located at our
Washington D.C. office. NISGUA offers a competitive benefits package
(health and dental, 3 weeks paid vacation); Salary Mid-Thirties,
Depending on Experience. Minimum 2 year commitment expected. Email, in
one document, a cover letter, resume, two short writing samples and list
of three references to Executive Director Search, nisgua at igc.org. Go to
http://www.nisgua.org .
Community Outreach Coordinator
Monday June 14th
Advancement Project
Advancement Project, a racial justice action organization, seeks a
Community Outreach Coordinator to support the work of its program and
communications staff and its Community Justice Resource Center. Develop
and implement a comprehensive plan to reach out to racial justice
organizations, activists and lawyers. Work to increase the number of
subscribers of Community Justice Resource Center newsletter. Develop and
support a national network of organizations working on racial justice
issues. Develop and maintain a Speakers Bureau of individuals and
organizations willing to share stories with CJRC, media, policymakers
and the public. Share information about Advancement Project's work and
the CJRC at conferences, coalition meetings and community meetings.
Understand and track racial justice issues related to AP's programmatic
work and make public presentations on this information. .Assist
grassroots organizations to enhance their work on racial justice issues.
This may include working with staff and leaders of organizations to
identify organizing opportunities, develop a strategic approach to their
issues, help groups connect with others working on similar issues, and
help lift local work to the broader policy debate at the local, state or
federal level. Write content for CJRC, AP website and Action Kits
targeted for use by grassroots organizations. Inform AP program staff of
issues that AP or its lawyer network could address. 1 or more years
experience working with grassroots organizations, coalitions or
political campaigns. Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and
editing skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and
ability to work effectively in an action-oriented office. Ability to
work independently, cooperatively and effectively with the public and
staff. Ability to travel as needed and work outside of normal business
hours. Ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously. A proven
commitment to racial justice. Ability to speak Spanish desirable.
Applicants should send their resume with a list of references to Tujuana
Tull (ttull at advancementproject.org or fax 202/728-9558) in the
Washington D.C. office. Application Deadline: June 14, 2004
Outreach worker
Posted May 27th
1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 700
The Carl Vogel Center, a nonprofit AIDS services organization, is
seeking two half-time outreach workers to conduct individual and small
group HIV risk reduction education and referral for HIV counseling and
testing and other services. Must have excellent oral and written
communication skills, knowledge of HIV prevention information and
familiarity with HIV epidemiological trends in DC. Salary: $10 to $15
per hour. Resume and cover letter to: Carl Vogel Center, 1012 14th
Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005. Fax: 202-638-0749. Email:
bwatson at carlvogelcenter.org.
Program Director/ Peer Educator
Posted June 1
1603 Rhode Island Ave NE
Different Avenues, a non-profit community-based organization focusing on
HIV prevention, crisis intervention and comprehensive case management
for young people and others, has two positions open: Peer Educator [part
time] and Program Director [full time]. Jobs descriptions are available
at www.differentavenues.org. Please send resume and cover letter by June
1 2004 to Different Avenues 1603 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018
Attn: Drop-In Center Coordinator, or email darby at differentavenues.org,
or fax 202.526.1991
Food Campaign Organizer
open until position is filled
Public citizen 1600 20th St. NW
The specific duties of the Organizer are as follows: Work with the
Director, policy analysis, and communications staff to plan, develop,
and implement issue campaign. Work with coalition partners to plan and
implement joint stratgies on the issue. Occasionally travel to develope
and carry out grassroots organizing and coalition building activities.
prepare fact sheets issue updates, action alerts and other media
materials necessary to implement issue campaigns. Respond to information
requests from activists and coalitions members. Perform other duties
(fundraising, coordinating etc.) as needed. Requirements: Bachelor's
degree or two years organizing expierence required. Familiarity with
legislative system, stragedy developement, and advocacy techniques.
Prefer knowledge of energy, envronmental, or consumer issues. At least
one year of organizing and/or media expeirence also required. Solid
written and oral communications skills, excellent motivational and
interpersonal skills; well organized; strong research skills;
proficiency in word processing; database computer; faxing, website
developement and e-mails helpful. Please mail cover letter, resume, and
writing sample to: Public Citizen, Attn: Job # web-128. 1600 20th St. NW
Washington, DC, 20009
Foundation Center: Intern,
open until the position is filled
The Foundation Center 1001 Conn. Ave. NW
The Intern will gain familiarity with foundations and information
resources about them, while assisting the director in bringing
Foundation Center resources and services to a wide variety of
constituents. Responsibilities: Becomes familiar with Foundation Center
print and electronic resources; Works regular shifts at the DC library
reference desk; Carries out specific assignments, such as: Identifying
audiences for particular services; Preparing mailing and e-mail
broadcast lists; Assisting the director in developing and implementing
outreach programs; Assisting the director in building collaborations
with appropriate organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area;
Assisting the director in developing events for the Foundation
Center-Washington, DC Friends program; Performs other duties as
assigned. Requirements: BA/BS; graduate school student with significant
emphasis in an area related to either nonprofit organization management
or library/information science. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Familiar with word processing and spreadsheet software;
comfortable with Internet searching. Schedule: Twelve week position from
June to August. Must be able to work twenty hours per week within the
normal business hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
"Board of Instigators".
Open until filled
mothertongue is looking for women willing to make a commitment to
supporting and growing a thriving volunteer run nonprofit organization
by joining our "Board of Instigators". Put your skills, ideas, and time
to good use and make a difference in the lives of women in the DC area.
We are looking for women with vision, organizational and people skills,
and a passion for art and social change. Experience with a combination
of the following preferred: leadership development, nonprofit
management, poetry and other arts, outreach, and event planning. Please
send a resume and cover letter explaining why you would like to become a
mothertongue board member to nillum at mothertongue.org by June 7th at 3pm.
This is an unpaid position. For more information about mothertongue,
please visit www.mothertongue.org
Social Service Representative
Open until the position is filled
Office of Early Childhood Development
Vacancy Announcement JA-04-42, Social Service Representative DS-187-07
with promotion potential to grade 9 has just opened. The closing date
for this vacancy is May 11, 2004. It is open to the public, and is in
the collective bargaining unit. It can be located on the DCOP Website at
http://dcop.dc.gov/dcop/site/default.asp.
Senior Lead Researcher
posted May 8th
AFL/CIO 815 16th St. NW
NOTE: Please DO NOT call or email the Council to apply for positions
listed in Hiring Hall: you must contact the unions directly. Only
recently-posted positions are listed here; for a complete list of all
currently available positions here and across the country. Please go to
http://www.dclabor.com and click on Union Jobs under MetroLinks
Charter School Director:
open until the position is filled
Calvary Bilingual Multicultural Learning Center 2900 14th St. NW
Charter School Director to work with Management Team to develop &
implement all areas of a bilingual program for children 3 years to 5th
grade. Must be bilingual English / Spanish, 5 yrs exp & MA in School
Administration or related field preferred. Send resumes to
barnold at cbmlc.org, mail to CBMLC, 1420 Columbia Rd, NW, Washington, DC
20009 or fax 202-745-2562.
Looking for drummers & musicians
Sundays
Exodus Ministries is seeking indigenous drummers and musicians to play
during our Sunday morning meditation services. please call Into Afrika's
office at 797-9127
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS MANAGER
open until position is filled
1400 I Street, NW, Suite 1200
Fast-paced non-profit organization is seeking an International Programs
Manager to assist with international treaty process. Responsibilities
will include drafting policy documents, briefing materials, speeches and
representing the organization around the world. Requires some
international travel, excellent writing and editing skills, strong
research, communication and the ability to multitask and work under
pressure. Knowledge of International public health issues and laws a
plus. Candidates should have 5 years relevant work experience. A Masters
degree in public health, public policy or related fields would be a
plus. Send resume, writing samples and salary requirements to
International Programs Associate, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 1400 I
Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005. Fax (202) 296-5427. No
calls please. EOE.
Capitol Hill Office Space Available (Cheap)
open ended
1101 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
The East Timor Action Network (ETAN) is looking for a progressive NGO to
sublet one room of our 2 room suite. The room available is 9'-7" by
13'-1". We're located in the Eastern Market neighborhood of Capitol Hill
in Washington, DC at 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., SE. We're 3 blocks from the
Eastern Market Metro on the orange and blue lines. It's just a 15-20
minute walk to Congress. Rent is If interested, please contact Karen
Orenstein, 202-544-6911.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
Available immediately
12th and Lawrence St. N.E.
Human Rights Organization renting 200 sq. ft. office. Seeking
like-minded tenant to share services at cost (internet access;
photocopying; some office supplies; microwave; bathroom, etc.) with
tenant. Walking distance from from Catholic U, redline metro
CUA/Brookland, Post Office and commercial district. $300/mo. Utilities
included. Max Gimbel, Director of Research 3321 12th St. NE, Washington
DC 20017 202.529.6599 fax 202.526.4611 mgimbel at ghrc-usa.org
www.ghrc-usa.org
Office of Large Parks and Natural Resources!
Open Until Filled
Human Resources Office 3149 16th St., NW
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a full-time capital
improvement specialist to assist with major park restoration efforts at
Watts Branch Park and Kingman/Heritage Islands. Primary responsibilities
will include managing the long-term planning and implementation of
capital improvement projects; creating and managing various contracts;
and coordinating the daily activities, meetings and interactions between
various partners and the community. Salary: Approximately
$39,020-$50,264, plus full benefits package - health, dental, optical,
life, short-term disability insurance; 401(a) and 457 retirement
savings; flexible spending accounts; annual and sick leave. Submit cover
letter and resume to: Shawniqua Ottley District of Columbia Parks and
Recreation Human Resources Office 3149 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20010
202-671-2660 (phone) dprhr at dc.gov (e-mail) www.dpr.dc.gov (web site)
Campaign Volunteers
open ended until November
The Nader for President 2004 campaign is looking for volunteers. If you
are interested in volunteering with the campaign, please send the
following to volunteer at votenader.org: your resume, a little information
on why you support Ralph Nader, and the day(s)/time you can commit to on
a weekly basis. We need people for filing, data entry, phone banking,
stuffing envelopes, etc. Thanks, hope to hear from you soon! Amy Auer |
amy at votenader.org tel: 202.265.4000 | fax: 202.265.0092 P.O. Box 18002,
Washington, DC 20036
Organizer/Administrator SpiritHouse
open until position is filled
737 1/2 8th St. SE
SpiritHouse needs an experienced organizer/administrator to help build a
spiritual movement of peace and justice. The candidate should be able to
organize in spiritual/secular communities and conduct national
campaigns. Must have excellent analytical, communication, and computer
skills with command of MS Publisher, Photoshop, and Excel, and must be
able to handle a variety of admin duties (60% organizing, 40% admin). 35
hours/week with benefits: health insurance and optional room & board. To
apply, email resume: spirithousedc at aol.com. For more information, call
Ruby Sales: 202-548-7640.
NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION
posted May 11th
AFL/CIO 815 16TH St. NW
Chief Negotiator. NOTE: Please DO NOT call or email the Council to apply
for positions listed in Hiring Hall: you must contact the unions
directly. Only recently-posted positions are listed here; for a complete
list of all currently available positions here and across the country.
Please go to http://www.dclabor.com and click on Union Jobs under
MetroLinks
Summer part-time organizer
Open until position is filled
Critical Resistance DC
>From the end of May/early June through the end of August. They are
searching for someone to work 20 hours a week in their office on prison
abolition and community building projects. Duties include: organize a
database of members and related organizations - increase organizational
resource visibility in communities of people affected by prisons and
policing work on furthering No More Oak Hills campaign, promotion and
enactment of Measure 62 (treatment instead of incarceration for some
first and second time drug offenses) lead two educational outreach
workshops hold regular, fun, creative bi-weekly chapter meetings to draw
in new members and keep old Age and education level is unimportant;
awareness of prison industrial complex issues and the desire to end
prisons is extremely important. Some familiarity with Word, basic
database management, internet research, and interest in local
anti-prison organizing required. Please send resume to
koralie at criticalresistance.org or call 202-243-9432 for a mailing
address or more information.
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