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The Screws, and other bands line up in benefit concert for DC JWJ
Where: La Casa, 3166 Mt Pleasant St NW. Venue is a red brick building on the Mt Pleasant main strip (Columbia Heights Metro)
When: March 10, 2012
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Please join us for n all-ages punk show fundraiser featuring:
THE SCREWS (DC Punk Icons)
DEAD FACE (Oi Influenced DC Hardcore)
BOOZE RIOT (Street punk)
DIAL-UP (New DC punk that will leave you impressed)
If you have any other questions please contact Lilly at Lillian@dcjwj.org or 202-543-1542
Uptown Friday Night at Ras Cafe fundraiser for DC JWJ
On March 2, 2012 come out and enjoy the sounds of Grammy nominated artist Christylez Bacon http://www.christylez.com/ ! This a fundraiser for DC Jobs with Justice at the Ras Cafe.
When: March 2,2012
Where: Ras Cafe 4809 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20011-4533
Time:9pm to 2am
Suggested donation $10 but no one is tu
ed away.
If you have any questions contact Lillian at 202-543-1542 or Lillian@dcjwj.org
Respect DC Demands Councilmembers Disclose Ties to Walmart and Developers
Despite the cold and the last minute cancellation of the public hearing on a ballot initiative to ban direct corporate contributions to DC candidates, dozens of people showed up this mo
ing at One Judiciary Square to demand accountability from their elected officials. “We are sick and tired of having elected officials who are bought and paid for,” said Courtney Stewart, Chairman of the Reentry Network for Retu
ing Citizens. “We need real ethics reform that will help ensure we have a City Council that works for the citizens of DC, not big corporations like Walmart.”
Training: Basics of Community Organizing (Organizing 101)
Please join Empower DC and DC Jobs with Justice as we present this informative training on the Basics of Community Organizing.
The training will be facilitated by seasoned Community Organizer Roger Newell.
Date: March 28,2012
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Congress Park Community Center
1345 Savannah Street SE
Washington, DC
Please rsvp to Lillian at 202-543-1542 or Lillian@dcjwj.org. Childcare is available upon request.
Press Conference: Release of Report on the “State of Human Rights in DC”
Please join D.C. Human Right’s People’s Movement for a press conference to release their report on the state of human rights in the District of Columbia.
The City Council of the District of Columbia declared Washington, DC a Human Rights City in 2008 after a campaign initiated by the American Friends Service Committee of DC Peace and Economic Justice Program and People’s Movement for Human Rights Education. On May 26, 2011, the Steering Committee of DC Human Rights People’s Movement created a process to develop an annual report on the human rights status of District residents.
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Mayor’s One City Summit
Come join DC Jobs with Justice in expressing our conce
over the encroaching Walmart development projects and the realities of wage theft for all low income workers this Saturday at the Mayor’s One City Summit. Contact Mike at Mike@dcjwj.org for more information.
Occupy CPAC
*** This event actually has two times on Friday****
Friday February 10th from 12pm to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm
Please join us as we protest in style the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC).
Where: Marriot Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Rd. at Connecticut Avenue NW. Red Line to Woodley Park Metro Stop.
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Regional Day Labor Meeting – NDLON
Day Laborers and their allies from Virginia, Maryland, and DC will gather this Saturday February 11th from 11:00am-5:00pm to discuss common struggles and plan for enhanced cooperation and coalition building. DC’s Day Labor Union La Union de Trabajadores will be out in full force.
Meeting will be held at the Foundry Methodist Church, 1500 16th St NW.
Contact Rachel@dcjwj.org or Arturo@dcjwj.org if you are interested in participating.
Meet DC Jobs with Justice New Organizer Dyana Forester!
Dyana Forester a DC native joined the staff of DC Jobs with Justice in September to work on our Walmart: Respect DC campaign.
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APALA-DC Lunar New Year Celebration
Come and find out what APALA has in store for you for the New Year!
In true APALA-DC fashion, there will be food, great company, merriment and a chance to renew your 2012 membership!
AFSCME 1st Floor Board Room
1625 L Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia
*For those that are unable to attend but would like to renew their 2012 membership online, you can go to: https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=39949
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