International Human Rights Day Event on December 10
"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH"
Join progressive groups in Seattle to commemorate human rights for all oppressed people worldwide. December 10, 2009 marks the 61st anniversary of the United Nations adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As part of an internationally coordinated effort, community members in Seattle will speak out and provide performances calling for justice against human rights violations around the globe.
When: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Where: Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant (20th & Jackson St. Seattle)
Time: 6:00-8:00pm. *Potluck*
Who: Open to the public
This event is free and co-sponsored by: BAYAN - Pacific Northwest, International League of People Struggle (ILPS), Pinay Sa Seattle, Anakbayan- Seattle, Philippine-US Solidarity Organization, Sahngnoksoo, Khmer in Action, and Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant.
Black Freedom Struggles in the Korean War Epoch
Dr. Kimberley L. Phillips is a distinguished teacher and scholar whose work focuses on race, labor, culture, and U.S. history. She is the award-winning author of three books, including the forthcoming War, What is it Good For?: Black Culture and the U.S. Military.
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 25
7:00PM
Doors open at 6:30PM
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
104 17th Ave. S., Seattle
(Between E. Yesler Way and S. Washington St.)
Sponsored by the Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas, Korean American Historical Society, Wing Luke Asian Museum, and University of Washington’s Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest, Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, and Department of History. For more information, call (206) 543-2798 or e-mail mhjung@u.washington.edu
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Community Dialogue with Grace Cho
Come Join Sahngnoksoo at the Wing Luke Asian Museum for a conversation with Grace M. Cho on January 17th at 6pm.
She will be discussing her book as well as focusing on the many gendered effects of military occupation on nations like South Korea. There will be a presentation and plenty of space for a community discussion about topics such as war, memory, trauma, militarized prostitution, adoption and much more. Please join us this day! Come early if you want to check out the Still Present Pasts Exhibit as it is a free day at the Wing Luke!
Still Present Pasts Exhibit @ Wing Luke Asian Arts Museum
A multi-media exhibit about the legacies of war
Wing Luke Asian Museum
December 13, 2008 - May 17th, 2009
719 South King St in Seattle's Chinatown/International District
Seattle, WA
wingluke.org
stillpresentpasts.org
KEEP Reportback
SNS KEEP REPORTBACK
NOVEMBER 22ND. NEXT SATURDAY!
6-8pm
AT THE 2100 BUILDING!!
2100 24th Ave S
This summer two members of Sahngnoksoo participated in a program called the Korea Education and Exposure Program (KEEP). Neither of us had experienced the social justice movement culture in Korea and were excited to have a glimpse at it.
Now that we're back, we want to share the many things we learned. Show you the images of riot police spraying protesters with blue dye in order to identify and arrest them later. Talk about militarism and frame S. Korea as a nation under the thumb of American neoliberalism but also as a nation importing women into militarized prostitution. We want to explore the complex situation in S. Korea and tie it back to the work we're doing locally. We hope that you'll join us to learn more and to continue building strength in our alliances and work together.
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The mission of KEEP is to increase awareness of and strengthen the global movement for peace and justice on the Korean peninsula. Through building relationships and communities, KEEP seeks to broaden our understanding of and participation in the liberation struggles and unification of the Korean people.
KEEP 2008 is the 13th annual solidarity program to South Korea. For more information about the program, check out: www.keep.org.
http://keep2008.blogspot.com/
http://keepontruckin08.blogspot.com/
http://sahngnoksoo.org/2008/index.php
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FOOD AND CHILDCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE!!