Bike for Immigration Justice

Some Quick info

Just a quick few things before I head out of Tallahassee.

First of all a response to one comment from my last post where I mentioned the 15 year old who was killed on the border.  The agents said he was throwing rocks, but video footage of the event shows that that was not the case.  Follow this link for more info.  http://www.democracynow.org/2010/6/10/mexican_teenager_shot_dead_on_mexican

Also, for those in Philly, there is an important New Sanctuary Movement Event coming up in an effort to stop Secure Communities, a program that links the police department with Immigration Customs and Enforcement.  Secure Communities, among other things, creates a fear of the police.  Immigrants who are victims and witnesses of crimes fear deportation and do not call police in the case of a crime.

On Sunday, June 27th from 2 to 4 pm at Annunication B.V.M., community leaders from North and South Philadelphia are going to share personal testimony about how police/ ICE collaboration affect their lives and our city with the Deputy Mayor and the District Attorney. We need YOU to come out and support the movement for justice for your fellow neighbors and communities at this Community Forum.  Our goal is to have 400 people attend this gathering!  We have about 200 people confirmed, help us meet our goal!  Make the commitment to be at Annunciation B.V.M. (on the corner of 10th and Dickinson) at 2p.m.

There are three ways you can help us have strong voice on June 27th:

1.) Include the announcement below in your newsletter and weekly bulletins from now until the event.
2.) Email us by June 25th if your congregation or organization is willing to sign-on  to the event (see attached letter) and you will be acknowledged in the program at the June 27th event.
3.) COME ON JUNE 27th and bring your friends and family to show your support in person! RSVP to Jen Rock atnsmphiladelphia@gmail.com

Ok, off we go towards Chatahoochee!!!!!

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