[Antiracism] Immigrant Rights rally this Thursday-May Day with Jobs for Justice

[susan]

Dear Friends,

 

 Can you help us spread the word about the May Day Rally for Immigrant
Rights?  It will be held on the Amherst Common this Thursday, May 1st from
noon-2 PM.  In case of rain we will be at the Grace Church Parish Hall on
Spring Street in Amherst.  The flyer is attached. Please join us at the Jobs
with Justice event at 7 PM in Northampton as well-more info below.

I hope to see you there.

 

Susan Theberge 

 

IMMIGRANT RIGHTS RALLY

 

Immigrant Rights Are Human Rights ~ An Injustice To One Is An Injustice To
All

 

      Noon-2pm, Amherst  Common (in case of inclement weather, the rally
will be held at Grace Church Parish Hall). Organized by Western Mass
Coalition for Immigrant and Worker Rights (WMCIWR), a group of organizations
and community members who advocate, educate, organize, and mobilize to
protect the Human, Civil, and Constitutional Rights of all workers and
residents in our communities. Co-sponsored by Artists for Justice, SAGE,
Western Mass. Jobs With Justice, Western Mass. AFSC, Greensboro Justice
Fund, Western Mass. Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Justice, and Western
Mass. CopWatch. The event features local guest speakers, poetry and musical
performances, and opportunities for the public speak out against injustice.

      Info:  <mailto:wmciwr at gmail.com> wmciwr at gmail.com,
<http://wmciwr.blogspot.com> http://wmciwr.blogspot.com.

 

VOICES OF WORKING PEOPLE'S HISTORY 

      7-9pm {doors open 6:30}, Unitarian Universalist Society of Northampton
& Florence, 220 Main St, Northampton. Dramatic readings, lots of songs, from
people who make history happen but are usually left out of history books. A
fundraiser for Western Mass. Jobs with Justice - Donation Requested (but no
one will be turned away for lack of funds) - $5 for School Age, Seniors, Low
Income - $10 for Everyone Else (or more if you can afford it).  $100
Sponsorship includes two admissions. Reserve a seat/sponsorship in advance:
827-0301 or  <mailto:wmjwj at wmjwj.org> wmjwj at wmjwj.org or send your
tax-deductible donation and ticket order to WMass Jobs with Justice, PO Box
296, Granby MA 01033.

 

 

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