Anti-Racist Conference, Columbia Oct 97 id AAA21629; Tue, 16 Sep 1997 00:12:54 -0400 Via NY Transfer News Collective * All the News that Doesn't Fit Sat, 13 Sep 1997 11:08:34 -0500 Source: Paul Lefrak This is information about an anti-fascist/anti-racist conference taking place in Columbus on Oct. 17-19, 1997. It's being sponsored by ARA--the Anti-Racist Action Network, a direct action youth-based, youth-led multiracial anti-fascist and anti-racist network. {{NOTE from MN: A number of ARA chapters maintain COPWatch projects, including in Minneapolis and Columbus, which is hosting. A founder of the Columbus chapter, Jim MacNamara is an attorney who has frequently litigated police abuse cases. There is sure to be workshops and discussions about police brutality and about the relationship of anti-racist organizers to the police.}} ARA has grown tremendously over the last 2 years and now has over 70 chapters in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, write ARA Columbus at ara@coil.com, call them at (614) 424-9074, or write them at P.O. Box 82097, Columbus, OH 43202. Please forward appropriately. B U I L D I N G T H E M O V E M E N T: F O U R T H A N N U A L A N T I F A S C I S T C O N F E R E N C E Hosted by Anti-Racist Action (ARA) Oct. 17, 18, 19, 1997 North High School, 100 E. Arcadia Ave., Columbus, OH A gathering calling for ACTION to end racism, sexism, homophobia, and all other forms of oppression. * nationally known speakers * lots of fun * workshops * free childcare * panel discussion * activists from around North America * healthful food * doughnuts and coffee * music * books and literature * artistic performance * progressive organizations * AND YOU!! =========================================================================== REGISTRATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^ **PLEASE SEND TO ara@coil.com, or snail mail to P.O. Box 82097, Columbus, OH 43202** Name:___________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________ City:______________________ State:_______ Zip:______________________________ __Help me find a place to crash for _____ people. Do you have allergies, i.e., pets, smoke? (For a list of convenient hotels, contact ARA Columbus.) __I will need childcare for _____ children. Ages:________________ __I would like table space (to hand out literature) for my organization. __YES, I WILL VOLUNTEER MY PRECIOUS TIME!! The pre-registration free for this year's conference is $25.00. This fee is set on a sliding scale based on income, we are open to serious negotiation. Registration fee includes all speakers, workshops, food, housing (@ members' homes), live music and other ARA-sponsored extra-curricular events. Please direct all email inquiries to ara@coil.com, or call (614) 424-9074. ================================================================= NY Transfer News Collective * A Service of Blythe Systems Since 1985 - Information for the Rest of Us 339 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10012 http://www.blythe.org e-mail: nyt@blythe.org ================================================================= nytrc-09.16.97-00:13:00-28695