Washblog

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Many people remain displaced by Katrina -- a substantial number here in Washington state.     Coalitions that formed around organizing assistance to Katrina's victims innovated to meet the needs of a unique situation and are likely to have a permanent impact on the social justice landscape in the United States.  We may see these innovative new approaches further developed as we deal with future storms and climate disruptions.   Recently, in a post on the NW Progressive Conference held last month in Pullman, I wrote about some of the accomplishments of Common Ground Relief:  Common Ground Relief: Filling a Vaccuum.

A couple of Katrina related events are coming in Seattle and Tacoma.  Below are excerpts from a press release from Common Ground Relief

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It has been a year and a half since hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast, forever changing that region and the national political landscape. The media coverage has grown sporadic and shallow. To combat this misrepresentation and to present images of oppressed people organizing/rebuilding in the face of neglect/disenfranchisement, you are invited to a screening of "REMAINS AND REBIRTH: An Evening Around Katrina."

This four part event includes: a screening of the post Katrina documentary "Finding Common Ground in New Orleans"; a screening of "Food, Water Revolution", a short documentary about the Iraq Veterans Against the War march in support of the gulf coast; a presentation by New Orleans-based Common Ground organizer "Suncere Shakur"; and a question/answer dialogue with the filmmaker Walidah Imarisha and Suncere Shakur. PLEASE GO TO WWW.MYSPACE.COM/CHANNELZERO MEDIA FOR UPDATED INFORMATION!

SATURDAY MAY 19TH, 3 p.m.
12th Annual Research Showcase and Resource Fair
"With Liberty and Justice For Whom"
Evergreen State College Tacoma Campus
1210 6th Ave. Moot Court
Free, All ages

SATURDAY MAY 19TH, 8 p.m.
Rhymes, Beats, & Media Activism
Sponsored by 2012 Inc.
One Heart Cafe
1117 Broadway Ave., Tacoma, WA
Also featuring a Hip-Hop Performance by Canary Sings of Seattle
$5 general admission, $3 with student ID, All ages

MONDAY, MAY 21ST
Hidmo, 2000 S Jackson St.
Time and price TBA