Occupy The Dream: Join us for MLK Day in Portland

January 13, 2012
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From the Occupy the Dream PDX Working Group:

The Occupy Movement emerged from the breakdown of unjust political, and economic systems. Our central concern must be to raise the interests and voices of the people of color, women, the Gay and Lesbian community, and other segments of society who have always suffered from disparity and disenfranchised under these systems.

We work to create an inclusive atmosphere within Occupy Portland so that members from these communities feel comfortable working and participating fully in Occupy activities.  We are connecting with oppressed communities to build bridges and to support them in the ongoing work they are doing. We are all the 99%. Our group purpose is to ensure the voices and interests of oppressed communities are central to all Occupy actions, objectives, and activities at all times.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, Jan 16th.

The activities organized and, or, supported by this group, and endorsed by Occupy Portland for MLK Day are:

  • Sisters of the Road, 19th Annual MLK March.  Meet at Sisters of the Road, 113 NW 6th Ave, at 12 noon.
  • Keep Alive the Dream: The 27th Annual Tribute to Dr. King: Entertainment, gospel music, and more. Highland Christian Center, 7600 NE Glisan, 11am - 6pm. Admission: $5 dollars, or 5 cans of food.
  • Occupy the Dream: a morale booster and in benefit of Justin James Bridges and David Burgess for the Occupy Wall Street movement.  In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Entertainment by the Wanderlust Circus, the Sprokettes, Wesickboss, Hoya, Justin James Bridges, and many more.  Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta St. 6:30pm – until 1:00am
Future actions include: Chinese New Year, International Women’s Day, Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March. Ongoing outreach efforts including with Occupy groups, and organizations in these communities.
You can learn more about Occupy the Dream PDX, and all the MLK day events at http://portlandwiki.org/PDX_Occupy_The_Dream

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