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Sea Shepherd Philadelphia presents a free screening of the new award winning documentary “Wrenched: How Edward Abbey Lit the Flame of Environmental Activism and Gave the Movement its Soul”, on the 26th anniversary of Abbey’s death.
[March 14th 7pm at Wooden Shoe Books 704 South St]
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with author Hilary Klein
Compañeras is the untold story of women’s involvement in the Zapatista movement, the indigenous rebellion that has inspired grassroots activists around the world for over two decades. Gathered here are the stories of grandmothers, mothers, and daughters who became guerrilla insurgents and political leaders, educators and healers—who worked collectively to construct a new society of dignity and justice. Compañeras shows us how, after centuries of oppression, a few voices of dissent became a force of thousands, how a woman once confined to her kitchen rose to conduct peace negotiations with the Mexican government, and how hundreds of women overcame engrained hardships to strengthen their communities from within.
[March 12 at 7-9pm at Wooden Shoe Books 704 South St]
from anarchadelphia
all in honour of international womyn’s day on march 8th…please come out and show your support.
all films are free and begin at 7pm.
international womyn’s day sunday march 8th- free tiller
2013 documentary that follows the only 4 remaining doctors in the united states who openly perform late term abortions.this film was an official selection for the 2013 sundance film festival.
wednesday march 11th- no woman,no cry
pregnancy is a death sentence for more than half a million womyn every year,but their deaths would be preventable if they could obtain the healthcare they needed.this documentary focuses on the personal stories behind those statistics
wednesday march 18th- the punk singer
Filmmaker Sini Anderson explores the life and career of punk rocker Kathleen Hanna, the Bikini Kill frontwomyn who became a pioneer of the “riot grrrl” movement of the 1990s.
wednesday march 25th- 2 short films-
the semiotics of the kitchen-a feminist parody video and performance piece released in 1975 by Martha Rosler. The video, which runs six minutes, is considered a critique of the commodified versions of traditional womyn’s roles in modern society.
free white and 21 by howardena pindell-in this deeply personal and political video, Howardena Pindell recounts the racism she encountered both as a child and an adult in educational institutions, …
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love and rage.
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Bands playing:
Melanie Hsu- http://www.melaniehsu.com/music/
Haldol- http://bandcamp.haldol.com/
more TBA
$5-7 donations.
Taken from the petition:
The tenants in the Winchester building in West Philly (48th and Chester) have organized to demand justice from their landlord. The landlord has systematically ignored a long list of maintenance issues. The problems have been building up for several years. One example is a building-wide bed bug infestation.
The Winchester Tenants committee is working with the Philly Socialists Solidarity Network to organize the tenants and community. Together we will take action to pressure the landlord until the demands are met.
The proceeds go to helping the tenants begin to refurnish their apartments after damages of neglected
[March 6 7pm at LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Ave]
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Feb 21st marks the 50th Anniversary Malcolm X assassination. Still today we are attacked by the very ones we pay to protect us.
On Dec 15th Brandon Tate Brown was shot in the back of the head during a routine traffic stop in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. Since then Mr. Brown’s family has not received any information regarding who shot him and the details leading up to his death.
[February 21 at 2pm at 6600 Frankford Ave]
from mainstream media
The two Philadelphia police officers involved in December’s shooting death of a Mayfair man during a routine car stop have been cleared of wrongdoing by the department and returned to street duty, the Daily News has learned.
Brandon Tate-Brown, 26, died early Dec. 15 after two officers stopped him on Frankford Avenue near Magee, allegedly because Tate-Brown was driving a 2014 Dodge Charger with its headlights off. The officers said Tate-Brown resisted being handcuffed, violently struggled with them and then lunged for a handgun inside his car, prompting one officer to shoot him.
But TV footage of the scene minutes later shows the car’s headlights on, and Tate-Brown’s family say they believe he was stopped for “driving while black” and shot in the back of the head by a racist cop. They disputed cops’ claim he had a gun in the car and suggested it was planted. Nearby stores’ surveillance cameras recorded the incident, but police have refused to release the footage, saying it was part of an open investigation.
from facebook
“NEGROES WITH GUNS: Rob Williams and Black Power” tells the dramatic story of the often-forgotten civil rights leader who urged African Americans to arm themselves against violent racists. In doing so, Williams not only challenged the Klan-dominated establishment of his hometown of Monroe, North Carolina, he alienated the mainstream Civil Rights Movement, which advocated peaceful resistance.
[February 22, 6:30pm at A-Space 4722 Baltimore Ave $5 (no one turned away, money goes to prisoner Jason Hammond and the A-Space)]
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White supremacy is one of those things we think we might know all about, but do we really? Over the past 500 years white supremacy has been a force that has shaped countless lives, yet it is a topic rarely discussed by the general population. How can a topic that is rarely talked about be well understood?
The recent uproar over Arizona State’s The Problem With Whiteness course shows us that in depth discussions and study of white supremacy as a social force are taking place in the academy. These sort of discussions should be available to everyone.
We will hear two presentations; one from Daryle Lamont Jenkins of One People’s Project, and another from Philly Antifa followed by a Q&A and a facilitated discussion. Both One People’s Project and Philly Antifa are actively working to expose and thwart the agenda of white supremacist organizations both here in the tri-state area and beyond.
Daryle will go into detail about how the white supremacist agenda fits into recent events, including the non-indictments of killer cops and the phenomenon of pro-police rallies. Philly Antifa will give an overview of their work and will show us how to recognize white supremacist symbols and code words.
We will also explore the subtle differences between crude white supremacy (KKK, neo-Nazi’s, etc) and the more invisible white supremacy that functions on the every day systemic level.
One other thing to keep in mind going into this event, and something that should be of unique concern, is the fact that white supremacists hold high positions in the federal government. This past December it was revealed that Congressman and majority whip Steve Scalise gave a speech to the European-American Unity and Rights Organization (EURO), a notorious white supremacist group founded by former KKK leader David Duke. After this scandal broke, David Duke threatened to expose other high ranking government officials with white supremacist ties if investigations against Scalise proceeded. The story has since disappeared from the headlines.
February 21st, 6pm
4722 Baltimore Avenue
Light refreshments will be provided
Please email starspray21@hotmail.com with any questions or concerns
Sponsored by One People’s Project, Philly Antifa, and Deep Green Philly
from mainstream media
The 2016 Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, party leaders announced Thursday.
Philadelphia beat out two rival cities for the chance to host the party’s nominating convention in July 2016. Both Brooklyn and Columbus, Ohio, were in the running through the final round of the bidding process.
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Highlighting Huey P. Newton, his major contribution to the Black Panther Party and his influence on the world. HPN Film Festival will display original art work, photos, and screening of the movie.
[February 20th 5-9pm at Gilberts Shoes 1652 Ridge Ave]
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Action Alert –Prison Officials Denying Russell Maroon Shoatz Treatment for Prostate Cancer – Call Prison Today
Political prisoner and former Black Panther Russell Maroon Shoatz #AF3855 was informed that he had prostate cancer on December 9, 2014. Prison medical staff has not provided any treatment to date. Cancer does not wait for the prison bureaucracy. Maroon’s health, his life, and his rights are being violated every moment he is denied necessary cancer treatment.
Call SCI Graterford and PADOC Secretary Wetzel today and demand that Maroon be provided immediate, necessary medical care for his prostate cancer.
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Participate in the fun and important tradition of sending love to Political Prisoners for Valentines Day! Come to the A-Space Anarchist Community Center to make Valentines and send some warm thoughts and wishes to people who are in prison due to their dedication to the struggle for justice. You are also welcome to make Valentines for your loved ones – anyone who needs a little love!
[February 7th 3-5pm at A-Space 4722 Baltimore Ave]
from Philly Antifa
Note: This is part of a regular feature exposing Neo-Nazis in our area. Check back for updates and info on more scum.
Steven Wiegand is a Neo-Nazi, apparently. According to a source who went to school with him, Wiegand grew up in nearby Pennsauken, NJ. He has run a Neo-Nazi music label and distro called Micetrap Distributions, LLC. since 1994. Micetrap distributes a huge catalog of Neo-Nazi music, clothing and literature.
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$5-10 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of $.
All proceeds will go to the parents of Brandon Tate Brown, murdered by the PPD on December 15, 2014.
http://www.gofundme.com/justiceforbrandon
[January 30th 6pm LAVA Space 4134 Lancaster Ave]
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The movie maps the evolution of the Czech antifascist movement since the late 1980’s up to 2011. The footage takes the viewer through the period of the first racist murders in the early 90’s, to the protests against the Sládek’s Republicans, clashes with racist hooligans and National Resistance, up to the recent anti-Roma demonstrations. The footage is completed with commentaries and memories of both academics and activists.
[Sunday January 25, 6:30pm at the A Space]
