Tuesday, May 4, 2010

THE GREATER DC PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY Saturday, May 15

The DC Metro Social Forum invites you to: THE GREATER DC PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9:30AM-4:00PM
Plymouth Congregational UCC, 5301 North Capitol Street, NE. Fort Totten
Metro Station (green/red lines)

* Connect with people from across the region who are working for change,
* Share your struggle and vision,
* Help develop a people's agenda for a more just Greater DC in 2010.

Join us on May 15th to build a stronger movement for peace and justice.

Speakers will include:
*Joslyn Williams, President of the Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO*
* Anise Jenkins, Stand Up for Democracy*
...and more.

Childcare available, please RSVP by May 7. Lunch provided. Suggested
donation $7.

For more information, to RSVP or sign on to the campaign check out
www.greaterDCsocialforum.ning.com.


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PROGRAM:

9:30-10:00: breakfast and registration

10:00-11:00: Panel Discussion, The State of Greater DC
—� Joslyn Williams, President Metropolitan Washington AFL-CIO
—� Anise Jenkins, Stand Up for Democracy

11:00-1:00pm Session Breakouts: Developing Our Priorities
—� Workers' rights
—� Housing
—� Immigrant rights
—� Public Services and the budget
—� Health care
—� Peace
—� Youth and education
—� Faith

1:00-1:45pm: Lunch

1:45-3:45pm: Session Reportback: Building a Collective Platform

--
Sonia Silbert
Director

Washington Peace Center
1525 Newton St NW
Washington, DC 20010
ph. (202) 234-2000
fax. (202) 558-5685
www.washingtonpeacecenter.org

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