On Thursday May 27th at 7:30 pm, there will be an evening of presentations, spoken word, music and a slideshow to highlight the on-going struggles of the people of Afghanistan and Iraq.
The event will be held at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 W. Wilshire Blvd at Berendo in Los Angeles.
Speakers will feature Sonali Kolhatkar of Afghan Women’s Mission and Medea Benjamin of Global Exchange. Ross Altman, Gene Owens & James Kirk, and Mark Rodriguez will perform.
The event is endorsed by: ANSWER; Be the Cause; CAIR; Catalyst for Change; Code Pink; Frank Dorrell; Garment Worker Center; GCC Justice Coalition; LA Greens; Westside Greens; Office of the Americas; War is Not the Answer Vigil.
For more information call (323) 687-1193.
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