Human Rights Ordinance Proposal in 2016
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Our heartfelt thanks go to the generosity of our donors and
the willingness of our guests to
forego honoraria to speak at functions such as these.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the generosity of our donors and
the willingness of our guests to
forego honoraria to speak at functions such as these.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Palestine
But Were Afraid to Ask!
But Were Afraid to Ask!
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One of the most polarizing topics of our times, the mention of Palestine always provokes controversy and dissent. Here is a free discussion with Jewish human rights attorney David Gespass, poet/historian Lamia Benyoussef and author Elizabeth Elliot and on the history, daily life and culture of Palestine.*
6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014
UAB Spencer Honors House
1190 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Free and Open to the Public
David Gespass began his law practice in Washington, DC in 1971. He spent a year working in Yokosuka and Okinawa, Japan with the National Lawyers Guild Military Law Office. He is the immediate past president of the National Lawyers Guild, the oldest integrated national bar organization in the United States. He has also served as editor-in-chief of the Guild Practitioner (now NLG Review), the Guild's intellectual journal. He was a founder and steering committee member of the Military Law Task Force and has been a member of the advisory board of the National Police Accountability Project since its founding in 1999. His practice includes police misconduct and prisoner rights' litigation, Social Security disability and personal injury. David has been practicing law in Birmingham since 1978. He was recently voted one of Birmingham’s top attorneys for civil rights in the annual poll of local lawyers conducted by Birmingham Magazine and al.com, and recently received the Birmingham Branch NAACP "Golden Jurist" Award for his dedication to civil rights.
Lamia Ben Youssef (performance artist and professor) has a PhD and MA in English from Michigan State University. Her research areas are: Postcolonial Feminist Theory, North African Studies, and Arabic and Francophone Literature of the Maghreb. Her teaching duties are "core courses in Foreign Languages and French as well as interdisciplinary courses at the college level which intersect with the fields of Women Studies, International Studies, and History and Anthropology, with a focus on contemporary issues such as immigration, citizenship, nationalism, and transnational feminist movements linking North Africa to France and the Middle East.
Elizabeth (Liza) Elliott, PhD, a nurse and sociologist, has worked as a clinician, educator, and consultant with the Palestine Red Crescent Society and other NGOs since 1982. She is concerned with health care in the refugee camps in addition to the social/political/structural issues of Palestinian society that affect the people’s health status. She is the author of Finding Palestine, One American’s Trek from the Midwest to the Middle East. Currently, she teaches at the Sparkman Center for Global Health in the School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
January 10, 2015 at Railroad Park
The 5th Annual MLK Unity Walk to collect non-perishable food.
This is a collaborative project between Greater Birmingham Ministries, Birmingham Islamic Society and the Birmingham Peace Project.
10am Children Fun Zone
11:30am Opening Ceremonies: Activities and White Dove Release
12:00pm Fifth Annual MLK Unity Walk
The 5th Annual MLK Unity Walk to collect non-perishable food.
This is a collaborative project between Greater Birmingham Ministries, Birmingham Islamic Society and the Birmingham Peace Project.
10am Children Fun Zone
11:30am Opening Ceremonies: Activities and White Dove Release
12:00pm Fifth Annual MLK Unity Walk
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The Interfaith Human Rights Committee (affiliated with Birmingham Islamic Society) and the Muslim Students Association held a talk on War and Peace Issues by two Nobel Peace Prize Nominees.
Venue: UAB Heritage Hall, Room 106,1401 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
Day and Date: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Speakers: Kathy Kelly of Voices for Creative Nonviolence and Medea Benjamin of Code Pink
Topics: The cost of War, The Price of Peace- Beheadings, Bombings & Bullets: A New Peace
Movement is Urgently Needed
The Interfaith Human Rights Committee (affiliated with Birmingham Islamic Society) and the Muslim Students Association held a talk on War and Peace Issues by two Nobel Peace Prize Nominees.
Venue: UAB Heritage Hall, Room 106,1401 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
Day and Date: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Speakers: Kathy Kelly of Voices for Creative Nonviolence and Medea Benjamin of Code Pink
Topics: The cost of War, The Price of Peace- Beheadings, Bombings & Bullets: A New Peace
Movement is Urgently Needed
Josh Ruebner Speaks at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
To become involved or to attend all or part of the this weekend event, please click on the Facebook link to be involved in the activities, particularly the discussion of Josh Ruebner's book "Shattered Hopes: Obama's Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace". He will be signing books at the conclusion of the discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1459640507587147/
This will take place March 22, 2014 at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Details are listed on the link or click Contact for more information.
To become involved or to attend all or part of the this weekend event, please click on the Facebook link to be involved in the activities, particularly the discussion of Josh Ruebner's book "Shattered Hopes: Obama's Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace". He will be signing books at the conclusion of the discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1459640507587147/
This will take place March 22, 2014 at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Details are listed on the link or click Contact for more information.
Cuba Caravan with Cuban Music!
Birmingham is a stop along the way for the IFCO/Pastors for Peace Cuba Caravan ultimately bound for Cuba. The Birmingham event is a Pot-Luck with Cuban Music by DJ Bart Grooms -- Birmingham's Jazz & World Music Guru; a Caravan Talk with Caravanistas featuring tales of past caravans & Cuban heroes, plans for Cuba's future and info on the status of American travel to Cuba.
WHERE: Baptist Church of the Covenant http://www.bcoc.net/ 2117 University Blvd Birmingham, AL 35233
ADMISSION: Free to public, donations encouraged for Caravan expenses. Please bring a dish to share.
WHEN:Tuesday, July 15, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
CUBA CARAVAN HISTORY: http://www.ifconews.org/
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/642803775788685/
11th Annual MLK Commemoration
Birmingham Metro Diversity Coalition in Collaboration with Birmingham Peace Project, Greater Birmingham Ministries & Railroad Park present ...
The Fourth Annual Unity Walk: "FOOD 365"
Sat, Jan 11, Railroad Park, 11:30 AM --
Opening Ceremonies and White Dove Release;
12 Noon, Unity Walk
Please Bring Non-Perishable and Diverse Food Items for GBM's Food Pantries!
Information: 205.801.6028 http://www.birminghammetrodiversitycoalition.org/ http://www.bhampeaceproject.org/ http://gbm.org
Birmingham Metro Diversity Coalition in Collaboration with Birmingham Peace Project, Greater Birmingham Ministries & Railroad Park present ...
The Fourth Annual Unity Walk: "FOOD 365"
Sat, Jan 11, Railroad Park, 11:30 AM --
Opening Ceremonies and White Dove Release;
12 Noon, Unity Walk
Please Bring Non-Perishable and Diverse Food Items for GBM's Food Pantries!
Information: 205.801.6028 http://www.birminghammetrodiversitycoalition.org/ http://www.bhampeaceproject.org/ http://gbm.org
Political Mixer- September 17, 2013 at Rojo! Bring your friends and your pamphlets and talk with others of like or inquiring minds.
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The Birmingham Human Rights Task Force
The Birmingham Human Rights Task Force is calling for the City of Birmingham, as a critical part of this year's commemoration of the Civil Rights struggles of 50 years ago, to adopt ordinances recognizing and promoting human rights for all in the city. The program will focus on human rights today, how far we have come and how much further we have to go.
2:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2013 Birmingham City Council Chamber
"Dr. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Showed Us the Way, But the Journey Has Not Ended"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzJJg-LaJfc Poet Sarah McCune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmwyom57V-E William Bell 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxhGXQmdpH4 William Bell 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ZveFji0bM&feature=youtu.be William Bell 3 Videoed by Lawton Higgs Sr at Birmingham City Council Chambers
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The Birmingham Human Rights Task Force
The Birmingham Human Rights Task Force is calling for the City of Birmingham, as a critical part of this year's commemoration of the Civil Rights struggles of 50 years ago, to adopt ordinances recognizing and promoting human rights for all in the city. The program will focus on human rights today, how far we have come and how much further we have to go.
2:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2013 Birmingham City Council Chamber
"Dr. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Showed Us the Way, But the Journey Has Not Ended"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzJJg-LaJfc Poet Sarah McCune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmwyom57V-E William Bell 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxhGXQmdpH4 William Bell 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ZveFji0bM&feature=youtu.be William Bell 3 Videoed by Lawton Higgs Sr at Birmingham City Council Chambers
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Move to Amend came to Birmingham as part of its tour!
Monday, December 10. 2012
"David Cobb, a fiery speaker and lifelong activist, is touring the country giving his talk "Creating Democracy & Challenging Corporate Rule!"
Monday, December 10. 2012
"David Cobb, a fiery speaker and lifelong activist, is touring the country giving his talk "Creating Democracy & Challenging Corporate Rule!"
STOP Alabama's HB56 Immigration Law Candle March
When: Saturday, June 25, 2011, 6:30 p.m. (Rain date – Tuesday, June 28, 7 p.m.)
Where: Assemble at Linn Park, 710 20th St. N, Birmingham, AL 35203, by the fountain. We will open with prayer, walk approximately 5 blocks and close with prayer back at Linn Park.
When: Saturday, June 25, 2011, 6:30 p.m. (Rain date – Tuesday, June 28, 7 p.m.)
Where: Assemble at Linn Park, 710 20th St. N, Birmingham, AL 35203, by the fountain. We will open with prayer, walk approximately 5 blocks and close with prayer back at Linn Park.
"Free Palestine Permitted Rallies, Five Pts. South, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Activist Coalition, F.I.S.T., Birmingham Islamic Society & B.P.P.
Sat, June 19, 4:00 pm, Sat. Sept 18, 4:30 pm, Sat,
Oct 15, 4:30 pm, Sat, Dec 18, 3:30 pm
Next Rally, Sat., April 15, 3:30 pm
(Free Palestine rallies produced by Dustin Getz)
Birmingham Activist Coalition, F.I.S.T., Birmingham Islamic Society & B.P.P.
Sat, June 19, 4:00 pm, Sat. Sept 18, 4:30 pm, Sat,
Oct 15, 4:30 pm, Sat, Dec 18, 3:30 pm
Next Rally, Sat., April 15, 3:30 pm
(Free Palestine rallies produced by Dustin Getz)
Free Palestine Rally
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2011 5:30pm- 7:00pm
WHERE: Five Points South, Birmingham AL [Intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street South, in front of fountain]
FULL STORY: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=231615293519971
Some signs supplied; others welcome. Feel free to go back and forth between the Pax Christi vigil across Five Points, same date/overlapping time. Co-Sponsors: Birmingham Activist Coalition, Birmingham Peace Project
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2011 5:30pm- 7:00pm
WHERE: Five Points South, Birmingham AL [Intersection of 11th Avenue and 20th Street South, in front of fountain]
FULL STORY: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=231615293519971
Some signs supplied; others welcome. Feel free to go back and forth between the Pax Christi vigil across Five Points, same date/overlapping time. Co-Sponsors: Birmingham Activist Coalition, Birmingham Peace Project
Student Speakers Inspire Audience at Eighth Annual MLK, Jr. Event
On Sat, January 8, 2011 an intrepid audience of around 100 stood for an hour through a wind advisory to hear Birmingham Peace Project's first student speakers. Writing on the King quote "A Triple Revolution of Weaponry, Technology and Human Rights," Shaina Boe, Zeeny Islam, William C. Anderson, and Anum Muzaffar presented essays which are available at the red links below. Boe's interview with Red Mountain Post can be heard at
http://www.theredmountainpost.com/january-8th-annual-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-at-kelly-ingram-park-8589/
The audience cheered several times as the charismatic Anderson, delivering thoughts on King's philosophy, contributed ideas for making a difference in the world, today.The four speakers were presented with plaques commemorating their
participation and gift certificates for a popular area restaurant.
The event was opened by Scott Douglas, Greater Birmingham Ministries, and Kevin Higgs & the Reconciler Band entertained with songs of the Movement. Several event sponsors, led by Lone Broussard, Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham and Catherine Roden Jones, of the Alabama Women's Resource Network, passionately detailed their organizations' goals.
Click Link Below for Videos.
Shaina Boe-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tryA7zH1-fY To read Shaina's essay, click here.
Zeeny Islam-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvrO62RkCjM To read Zeeny's essay, click here.
Anum Muzaffar-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX_d4xN3JVw To read Anum's essay, click here.
William C. Anderson-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3I_jOf8qrc To read William's essay, click here.
On Sat, January 8, 2011 an intrepid audience of around 100 stood for an hour through a wind advisory to hear Birmingham Peace Project's first student speakers. Writing on the King quote "A Triple Revolution of Weaponry, Technology and Human Rights," Shaina Boe, Zeeny Islam, William C. Anderson, and Anum Muzaffar presented essays which are available at the red links below. Boe's interview with Red Mountain Post can be heard at
http://www.theredmountainpost.com/january-8th-annual-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-at-kelly-ingram-park-8589/
The audience cheered several times as the charismatic Anderson, delivering thoughts on King's philosophy, contributed ideas for making a difference in the world, today.The four speakers were presented with plaques commemorating their
participation and gift certificates for a popular area restaurant.
The event was opened by Scott Douglas, Greater Birmingham Ministries, and Kevin Higgs & the Reconciler Band entertained with songs of the Movement. Several event sponsors, led by Lone Broussard, Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham and Catherine Roden Jones, of the Alabama Women's Resource Network, passionately detailed their organizations' goals.
Click Link Below for Videos.
Shaina Boe-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tryA7zH1-fY To read Shaina's essay, click here.
Zeeny Islam-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvrO62RkCjM To read Zeeny's essay, click here.
Anum Muzaffar-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX_d4xN3JVw To read Anum's essay, click here.
William C. Anderson-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3I_jOf8qrc To read William's essay, click here.
Citgo/Venezuelan NOLA Consulate Light Bulb Distribution Project
Assisted by Greater B'ham Ministries, BPP members distributed thousands of energy-efficient long-last light bulbs free in poor neighborhoods of Birmingham, AL. March 6, 2010
Assisted by Greater B'ham Ministries, BPP members distributed thousands of energy-efficient long-last light bulbs free in poor neighborhoods of Birmingham, AL. March 6, 2010
Breaking the Silence: Perpetual War = Perpetual Poverty" with Rosa Clemente and The Coalition of the Homeless
Seventh Annual MLK Commemorative Event, Jr.
March and Rally, 2010
see full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRzaw_j0mr0
March and Rally, 2010
see full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRzaw_j0mr0
The Sixth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Event
"A Radical Revolution in Values"
The Sixth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Event features Dr. David Korten, author of When Corporations Rule the World and The Great Turning,
Saturday, Jan 24, 2009, 7:00 PM
Church of the Reconciler, Birmingham, AL 35203
"A Radical Revolution in Values"
The Sixth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Event features Dr. David Korten, author of When Corporations Rule the World and The Great Turning,
Saturday, Jan 24, 2009, 7:00 PM
Church of the Reconciler, Birmingham, AL 35203
The Truth about Drummond Coal -- a Permitted Demonstration
"A protest to hold Drummond Coal accountable for its human rights crimes and to uphold the right
of workers to organize for decent wages, hours and working conditions."
Featuring speakers: Latin Studies Scholar Aviva Chomsky, Columbian Union Organizers Estivenson Avila and Jesús
Brochero, and "Wall Street Traitors Band."
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
3:15 PM - 4:30 pm
Linn Park, Birmingham, AL 35203
"A protest to hold Drummond Coal accountable for its human rights crimes and to uphold the right
of workers to organize for decent wages, hours and working conditions."
Featuring speakers: Latin Studies Scholar Aviva Chomsky, Columbian Union Organizers Estivenson Avila and Jesús
Brochero, and "Wall Street Traitors Band."
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
3:15 PM - 4:30 pm
Linn Park, Birmingham, AL 35203
Music for Peace and Justice Series
Thursdays, September 21, 2006/2007
"Revolutionary and Political Music in a smoke free environment"
Church of the Reconciler [112 14th St. N. Birmingham, AL]
Admission Free (Donations accepted at the door)
Fifth Annual Celebration of the Life and Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"A World House, Not an American Empire" ...
~featuring National Speaker Rev. Lennox Yearwood - Founder of the Hip-Hop Caucus
~Saturday, Jan 19, 6:30 PM, Church of the Reconciler, 112 14th St. No., Birmingham, 35203, Free
Thursdays, September 21, 2006/2007
"Revolutionary and Political Music in a smoke free environment"
Church of the Reconciler [112 14th St. N. Birmingham, AL]
Admission Free (Donations accepted at the door)
Fifth Annual Celebration of the Life and Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"A World House, Not an American Empire" ...
~featuring National Speaker Rev. Lennox Yearwood - Founder of the Hip-Hop Caucus
~Saturday, Jan 19, 6:30 PM, Church of the Reconciler, 112 14th St. No., Birmingham, 35203, Free
3rd Annual Commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
"Through the Eye of Katrina: the Triplets of Injustice: Racism, Poverty and War"
January 14, 2006
Revolutionary New Orleans organizer, Malik Rahim of Common Ground Relief, "Solidarity Not Charity."
Malika Sanders of 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement, and Reverend Lawton Higgs from Church of the Reconciler
"Through the Eye of Katrina: the Triplets of Injustice: Racism, Poverty and War"
January 14, 2006
Revolutionary New Orleans organizer, Malik Rahim of Common Ground Relief, "Solidarity Not Charity."
Malika Sanders of 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement, and Reverend Lawton Higgs from Church of the Reconciler
Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!
Co-author of "The Exception to the Rulers" and "Independent Media in a Time of War"
5:00 Reception, Bare Hands Gallery, Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd., Birmingham AL, 35205
September 17, 2005 -7:00 Film, and Lecture, UAB Student Union, University Ave. Birmingham, AL 35205
Co-author of "The Exception to the Rulers" and "Independent Media in a Time of War"
5:00 Reception, Bare Hands Gallery, Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd., Birmingham AL, 35205
September 17, 2005 -7:00 Film, and Lecture, UAB Student Union, University Ave. Birmingham, AL 35205
The Patriot Act: Protection or Invasion?
Video available upon request for $15.00
September 27, 2003
Birmingham City Hall
Attorney Lynn Stewart, indicted by the Justice Department for alleged Cooperation with Terrorists tells her story.
Video available upon request for $15.00
September 27, 2003
Birmingham City Hall
Attorney Lynn Stewart, indicted by the Justice Department for alleged Cooperation with Terrorists tells her story.
FOR EVENTS & ACTIONS PRIOR TO 2003, CONTACT DIANE MCNARON dianemcnaron@aol.com