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Join Denise Hamler,Green Business Network Director, for the second in their series of local-area green-business happy hours. Green America’s first happy-hour brought together area leaders whose businesses focus on local food. This time, the theme is green energy. Meet Emily Stiever, program director for the DC SUN Bulk Purchase Program; Anya Schoolman of the Mt. PLeasant Solar Co-op; and Atta Kiarash, of Solar Solution LLC, the largest PV installer in the DC-area.

The Justice at Wings Coalition will be holding an action Tuesday July 24 at 11am targeting the Marriott Hotel. Wings will be working at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in DC. The will be doing the action at the Marriott’s headquarters on 10400 Fe
wood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817.

For more information contact: Natali Fani-González at natali@mateagroup.com.

The Justice at Wings Coalition is going to have an action on Thursday July 26 at 8am targeting the contracting office of the Smithsonian Institution on 2011 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202 (it’s a couple of blocks from Crystal City Metro station) . In 2012, Wings Enterprises, a concrete rebar contractor that has a history of labor and OSHA violations – is bidding to work on the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Call the Smithsonian today at 202.633.7276 and ask them not to let Wings Enterprises work at the African American Museum!

Verizon and Darden have something in common: Verizon Board Member and Darden CEO Clarence Otis. Verizon refuses to negociate in good faith with its 45,000 workers, despite the fact that Clarence Otis made $8.5 million last year.

Here is how you can help; deliver a letter of support to a Darden Restaurant manager.

The following is a list of Darden Restaurants:
Capital Grille
Olive Garden
Red Lobster
Texas Longho
Steak House
Seasons 52
Bahama Breeze
Eddie V’sr

On July 6th, members of faith groups, community groups, and labor unions gathered for a fundraiser celebrating the retirement of David Richardson. The celebration took place at the Hunan Dynasty Restaurant on Capitol Hill. DC JwJ Day Laborer Organizer, Arturo Griffiths was the emcee for the evening, and David Schlein, NEA and Chris Townsend, UE paid tribute to Dave.

On Tuesday July 10th, the DC City Council approved the permanent version of the Immigration Detainer Compliance Act of 2011. The passage of this law will limit the circumstances in which local law enforcement spends District money on immigration enforcement, protect public safety and restore trust in local law enforcement.

When: Wednesday July 11th
Where: African American Muesum-14th & Constitution Ave, NW
n(vans will be leaving from 3109 MLK Ave. SE at 9:30am)Did you know Clark Construction is being investigated for discriminating against hiring African Americans?Now they are building the African American Museum.
Come show your disgust!
Let your voice be heard!Contact George Gilbert Jr. 202-714-6430

Empower DC & DC Jobs with Justice Present:
Grassroots Leadership Education Program

ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS (ANCs)
What they do, How to Run and Why you Should!

Wednesday, July 18th 2012
6:30-8:30 PM
Watha T. Daniel Public Library
1630 7th St, NW (Shaw Metro Station)

With Special Guests:

Gottlieb Simon
Director, Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

Kathy Fairley
Special Assistant
DC Board of Elections & Ethics

ANC Commissioners:
Darrell Gaston (8B03) – on why young people should run!

Sylvia Brown (7C04) – on the challenges of being an ANC

Sounds of Hope shows @ Potter’s House
1658 Columbia Rd NW Washington, DC 20009 202-232-5483
Date and Time
Friday, August 10th at 7:00PM