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SOAW Celebration of Resistance and Solidarity Send-off, Seattle
November 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon Nov 12, 7 – 8:30 pm, at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2702 Broadway East, Seattle; SOAW Celebration of Resistance and Solidarity Send-off for those going to the border. In mid November thousands will gather at the US/Mexico Border to call for the closing of the School of the Americas (where the US trained some of the most notorious murderers and torturers in Latin America), to stand against the militarization of our border, and to build a culture of peace. Join us as we Celebrate Resistance! With a migrant caravan from Honduras on the move, and the political rhetoric of hate it is the moment for solidarity and resistance – now more than ever! Music, speakers, “Presente” ceremony, offering of roses. Reception follows. Everyone is invited. Sponsored by: SOA Watch Puget Sound, St. Pat’s Social Justice Committee, Veterans for Peace Greater Seattle #92, Washington State Religious Campaign against Torture. info about the gathering in Nogales (Nov. 16-18) http://www.soaw.org/border-encuentro/ , info about the send-off and SOA-W Puget Sound: Kate Speltz 206-633-6667 or katespeltz@yahoo.com