[Antiracism] Volunteers to Fast for May 1st
Rene and Susan Theberge
reneandsusan at comcast.net
Thu Apr 26 16:50:29 EDT 2007
Dear Friends,
As you may know from pervious postings, there will be a National Day
of Action on his coming Tuesday, May 1st, all across the nation.
Here in the Valley there will be a vigil, rally and walk from Amherst
to Northampton Starting at Noon on the Amherst Common as well as
actions in Springfield. I have included more information below.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL FAST FOR THE DAY AT GRACE
CHURCH IN AMHERST AND AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH IN NORTHAMPTON.
If you would like to participate in the fast, please email me at
reneandsusan at comcast.net or call me at (413) 575-8123 for details.
Rene Theberge
Tuesday May 1 2007
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
STOP THE RAIDS AND DEPORTATIONS! NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL! NO GUEST
WORKERS PROGRAM!
REUNIFICATION OF FAMILIES! AMNESTY NOW!
US government raided a New Bedford garment factory and seized 350
immigrant workers and destroyed hard working families. We need to
stand up
for the rights of all workers, or Divide-&-Conquer will drive
everyone into
poverty.
Noon-2pm: VIGIL, RALLY & WALK: Amherst Town Common. Walk from
Amherst to Northampton, 2–4pm. WITH FEEDER MARCHES FROM LOCAL COLLEGES &
UMASS-AMHERST
ALSO:
FASTINGS: First Congregational Church, Springfield, 7am. Grace
Church, Amherst Commons, Amherst, 9am. Saint Mary's Church, Northampton,
9am.
ECUMENICAL SERVICE & VIGIL: First Congregational Church,
Springfield, 5pm. Saint Mary's Church, Northampton, 5pm.
VOICES OF WORKING PEOPLE'S HISTORY: Elms College 7pm - see below.
Info: May 1st Coalition, 687-0399, mailto:may1stcoalition at gmail.com.
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