An Evening with Author and Photo Journalist David Bacon
EL CENTRO LATINO PROUDLY PRESENTS
An Evening with Author and Photo Journalist David Bacon
Monday, April 19, 2010- 7 to 9 pm
North Star Music Cafe, 225 Congress Street, Portland, Maine
Nuevo volante para La Reforma Migratoria
Por favor, ayúdenos a promover la Reforma Migratoria al descargar, imprimir y distribuir este nuevo volante:
La Reforma Migratoria Volante 02 26 2010 (PDF)
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Movement Building Retreat
** Descargar la información y formulario de registración en ESPAÑOL (DOC) **
** Retreat Agenda Draft Outline (PDF) **
February 26 & 27, 2010
Evergreen Comfort Inn, 65 Whitten Rd.,
Augusta, ME (Map)
Registration Begins at 5:30 pm on Friday,
with dinner at 6pm
We’ll end Saturday at 6pm with dinner.
Hope to see you there!
What We Will Do:
- Learn about the fight for Comprehensive Immigration Reform this year
- Make plans for how we will work together to push for it in Maine
- Get trained on leadership, community organizing, and working with the media, etc…
Why This Is Important:
- We have a real shot at passing Comprehensive Immigration Reform this year
- Our Senators, Snowe and Collins, will be crucial votes on the bill
Who Is Coming:
- Students, Faith, and Community organizations from around the state—from Portland to Millbridge—that support immigrant rights
There will be interpreter services available
How Much Does It Cost:
- It’s free! We’ll take care of meals and lodging. The only cost is carpooling. See the contact info below.
What To Bring/ Be Prepared For:
- Sleeves rolled up, ready to get to work!
- Stuff for an overnight stay at a hotel
- Open hearts and minds, ready to work together with diverse groups of people!
Join Maine People’s Alliance, El Centro Latino and social justice and leaders of faith throughout Maine for this powerful nationally recognized training
Call Blanca at 749-8823 for more information, especially carpooling
Download the Registration Form (PDF)
Blanca
Centro Latino Maine, PO Box 1242, 644 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04104
207.749.8823
Former Prisoner Discusses Experiences in Solitary Confinement
Former prisoner, Robert King, will speak tonight at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Portland about his 29 years in solitary confinement.
King was released from a Louisiana prison after decades when a court found him “probably innocent.” In addition to Robert King, Dr. James Maier of the Maine Association of Psychiatric Physicians will speak about the medical impact of solitary confinement or “segregation.” Dr. King will travel to the Maine legislature on Thursday morning to discuss solitary confinement with legislators and will be appearing at the University of Maine at Farmington on Thursday.
When: 7pm – 9pm, Wednesday, February 10th
Where: First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 425 Congress St, Portland
If you are interested in scheduling an interview, please contact Brianna Twofoot at 774-5444 or 807-1830.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Maine Civil Liberties Union, Maine Council of Churches, Mainers Against the Abuse of Solitary Confinement, and NAACP – Portland Branch. This event is being held in conjunction with a series of public education events and lobbying activities to educate Mainers about the dangers associated with the practice of solitary confinement and rally support for LD 1611, “An Act To Ensure Humane Treatment for Special Management Prisoners.”
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Brianna Twofoot
Maine Civil Liberties Union Foundation
6th annual CeleSoirée: Celebrating Immigration through the Arts
Please save the date for ILAP’s 6th annual CeleSoirée: Celebrating Immigration through the Arts
Friday, March 26 th from 5-9 PM at The Portland Company, 58 Fore Street in Portland.
Featuring:
- DELICIOUS INTERNATIONAL FOOD donated by Portland’s best restaurants
- A silent auction you won’t want to miss with outstanding JEWELRY, PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTINGS, SILK SCARVES and much more
- Plus LIVE WORLD MUSIC featuring AFRICAN DRUMMING by Jordan Benissan and MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHMS by Okbari!
TICKETS are only $30 in advance or $35 day of. Children 12 and under are free.
Advance tickets available online starting March 1st at www.ilapmaine.org or by calling 780-1593.
CeleSoirée is a celebration of Maine’s immigrant communities and the valuable contributions they make to the economic, political and cultural life of Maine. ILAP is dedicated to improving the lives of Maine’s immigrants by providing expert legal assistance and advocacy. Proceeds raised will support ILAP’s direct legal services program, education and outreach program, and impact project.
I hope to see you all on March 26th!
Beth
Beth Stickney, Executive Director
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project