National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, 10/22

National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression, and the Criminalization of a Generation

Please check for rallies/demonstrations/forums in your area.

Justice for Mike Cho has passed on info in LA:

Thursday, 10/22/09

12 Noon - Gathering at Florence & Crenshaw in South LA.
2 PM - March starts, to Leimert Park (Crenshaw & 43rd)
4 PM - Rally in Leimert Park
6 PM - Candlelight Vigil

Fight Back, Wear Black!

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The 5th L will be holding a discussion forum about violence prevention at Coppin State University in Baltimore.

SAVE THE DATE! October 22, 2009 @ 10:30a.m

Dr. Carnell Cooper
of the Shock Trauma Center Violence Prevention Program and
Coppin State University Presents:

"Perspectives. Suggestions. Alliances."
A city-wide panel and resource juncture to inspire unity against
violence

Get the perspectives of a diverse panel of dignitaries, community
leaders, scholarly youth, and former victims of violence on past
successes and failures as well as future plans for impacting Baltimore
City's violence problem.Hear from an engaged audience of high school and college students, distinguished guests and concerned citizens who are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for solution in this positive discussion about violence in our city. Your distinct presence is welcome to participate in this heart-to-heart dialogue between a healthy mix of the city's residents of all backgrounds and status' who genuinely care about the state and future of the City of Baltimore.

Forum: 'Perspectives. Suggestions. Alliances.'
A city-wide panel and resource juncture to inspire unity against
violence.

Panelists:
Frederick H. Bealefeld, III, Baltimore City Police Commissioner
Patricia Jessamy, Baltimore City State's Attorney
Annette March-Grier, Bereavement Counselor, Roberta's House; March Funeral Homes
Alfreda Robinson-Dawkins, National Women's Prison Project
Argin M. Hutchins, Mental Health Clinical Coor. Balto. City Juvenile Detention Ctr
Philip Leaf, Johns Hopkins Prevention of Youth Violence Center

Moderator: Terry Owens, ABC2 News

Sponsors:
Dr. Carnell Cooper, the Violence Prevention Program
Love You Like A Sister (LYLAS)
Coppin State University
The Maryland Committee On Trauma

When: Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.

Where:
Coppin State University, Dining & Meeting Hall 2nd floor (#4 on campus map)
2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21216
Campus Map: http://www.coppin.edu/CapitalPlanning/CSUCampusMap09.pdf

The forum is free. For questions, please contact
David Ross, Coordinator for the Violence Prevention Program,
nativeson@5thl.com / 443.506.7479.