In the lead-up to the inauguration, Chicago is mobilizing! Time to show up in solidarity with other movements
This week, see below for information about IMAN's#FightFearBuildPower on Sunday evening, which JVP is partnering on, and let us know if you're going to make it by replying to this email! And scroll down for information about other mobilizations about town, including ICIRR's immigrant justice march on Saturday and a march for abortion rights on Sunday!
Stay tuned for info on where JVP is mobilizing in Chicago during the inauguration.
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FIGHTING FEAR, BUILDING POWER
Inner City Muslim Action Network
#FightFearBuildPower
https://www.facebook.com/events/1826428494299470/
Monday, January 16
6 PM - 9 PM
Harold Washington Cultural Center
4701 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60653
We are honored to be participating in the Chicago event of "Fighting Fear, Building Power", the Inner-City Muslim Action Network's (IMAN) first two-city event and will leverage spiritual leadership, creative genius and broad alliances during this pivotal time to reclaim and renew Dr. King's call for a "Beloved Community."
RSVP by responding to this email to be part of JVP contingent, and let us know if we should bring you a JVP T-Shirt!
Along with moving speeches and opportunities for coalition building, internationally acclaimed artists Talib Kweli and Jay Electronica are slated to perform in Atlanta and Chicago respectively.
***ALL GUESTS MUST RSVP! NO ENTRY WITHOUT RSVP!***
RSVP HERE --- https://www.imancentral.org/fightingfear_buildingpower/
Fighting Fear, Building Power is co-convened by Equal Voice Action Network and the United Congress of Community and Religious Organizations (UCCRO)
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IMMIGRATION RALLY FOR RESISTANCE, UNITY AND RESPECT
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
https://www.facebook.com/events/1330622750291314/
Saturday, January 14
10 AM - 1 PM
Chicago Teachers Union Center
1901 W. Carroll, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Less than a week before Inauguration Day, thousands of immigrants, refugees faith, labor, community leaders and allies from throughout the Chicago region will march and rally in defense of those under attack as part of over 20 national mobilizations taking place across the country.
Spread the word! Please share this event widely, and RSVP a twww.icirr.org/jan14.
Reply to this email if you want to be part of a JVP contingent!
Please contact Phoebe at pflaherty@icirr.org with any questions or to support the event!
More info: Join us on January 14th for a mass mobilization of immigrant communities to resist the anti-immigrant attacks and harmful policies of the incoming administration. Mobilizations will be held across the country to build community, celebrate immigrant heritage and defiantly pledge to protect immigrants, Muslims and refugees from hateful attacks and policies expected to come under the upcoming administration.
This event is part of a series national mobilizations organized by members of the national Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM) taking place across the country on January 14th in New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Houston, Charlotte, Philadelphia and over 20 other cities.
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March for Abortion Rights - Counter Protest to March for Life IL
Sunday at 1 PM - 3 PM
219 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
Chicago Campaign to Expose Crisis Pregnancy Centers
https://www.facebook.com/events/655285021309121/
Join fellow pro-choice activists and Planned Parenthood supporters on Sunday, January 15 in downtown Chicago to counter-protest the "March for Life" walk. This is the year we must fight harder than ever to preserve our right to CHOOSE. Join us and help us spread the word.
We will meet across the street from Federal Plaza (where the March for Lies is being held) on January 15 at 1PM. The exact address of our meeting spot is 219 South Dearborn (outside of the Dirksen Federal Building). We will then march through the streets of downtown Chicago. We will chant, yell, carry signs and be VISIBLE. Our protest will end around 3PM.
Background: Each January, right wing anti-abortion activists bus hundreds of protestors to Chicago to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. We won't let them do so unopposed.
With rabidly anti-choice republicans about to take control of all three branches of the federal government, it is absolutely vital that we make our voices heard, loud, proud, and in public. Join us to fight for abortion rights and show that we will stand up for bodily autonomy.
This is an anti-racist, anti-sexist movement. All genders, races, and faiths are welcome. If you believe in the right to CHOOSE, JOIN US!!
Michael Deheeger
Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago
