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1. Eviction protest tomorrow - Friday - in Randolph (6/17--8:30am)
EVICTION PROTEST
Tomorrow, Friday--June 17, 8:30 am
at the home of the Barzola family
7 Canessa St., Randolph, MA
Fannie Mae has refused to take rent and will evict
Boston Community Capital has today made an offer on this property.
We will send out another email this evening to give an update on the situation.
What's wrong with this picture?
Giant federal bank Fannie Mae
· Has received over $100 billion in taxpayer bailout
· As a matter of policy REFUSES to accept rent from homeowners after foreclosure
Vs.
The Barzola family
· Has consistently offered to pay rent
· Has taken in refugees from the Haitian earthquake
· Faces homelessness at the hands of Fannie Mae
The Barzola family has received a 48-hour notice that they will be forcibly removed from their home on Friday morning at 9 am. We will protest at this eviction.
This protest is part of our years-long effort to stop banks from evicting no-fault after foreclosure. It is outrageous that Wall St. banks got bailed out and now evict families instead of taking their rent!
We have been defending the Barzola family since September, first with a vigil on Oct. 13. They had been ordered out of their home by Fannie Mae. They were asking for something extremely simple. They wanted to stay and pay rent to the bank while Fannie tried to sell. If someone purchased who planned to move in, the Barzola's would leave.
Despite getting $100 billion in taxpayer bailout, despite obscenely high executive salaries, Fannie Mae could not agree to this simple request. Fannie has repeatedly rejected our offer to pay rent.
We will use some new tactics to get out our message about this. We will present the sheriff with a people's petition from the owners of Fannie Mae (us!). We will also participate in a non-denominational invocation that will stand against this immoral act by Fannie Mae.
The Barzola's situation received new meaning after the Haitian earthquake. The Barzola's took in refugees from Haiti, who are now living with them. It seems the natural earthquake is not enough. Fannie insists on imposing a human-made earthquake on the residents of 7 Canessa St.
If you plan to come Friday:
Directions: If possible, arrive AT 8:30 am or earlier. To reach the Barzola's house, go south on Rt. 28 from I93 (North Main St. into Randolph – about 1.5 to 2 miles). Turn left on Liberty St. for about half a mile. Turn left on North St. for about half a mile. Turn right on Canessa St.
Respect discipline: As always respect the discipline of City Life and the Bank Tenants Assoc. regarding chants, signs and picket line behavior.
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2. Juneteenth Canvassing with UMN (6/19/11)
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3. Black Community Information Center: Juneteenth Celebration History & More
The Volunteer Leaders & Staff at BCIC
The Black Community Information Center, Inc.
516 Warren Street
Roxbury, MA 02121
Phone 617.427.2522
Email: blackinfonow@verizon.net
Website: www.blackinfonow.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000909404570&ref=profile
Twitter: twitter.com/blackinfonow
Jun 16, 2011 02:29:01 PM, blackinfonow@verizon.net wrote:
Habari gani / Greetings
"Sound the Drums" for Juneteenth Celebration in Boston. Share the History.
Check out Info & Special Events Listed Below and BCIC's Home Page & Community Calendar for more info. http://www.blackinfonow.org/bcic/
Juneteenth is a partial or full state holiday, or an official observance in about half of the US states, including Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington and Wyoming.
In some states, people employed by the state have a day off work. Stores, post offices and other organizations and businesses are likely to be open as usual, but some may be closed or have restricted opening hours in some areas. Many public transit services operate to their usual schedule, but there may be some changes. There may be some local disruption to traffic around large scale public events.
Background
In the United States, slavery began shortly after the first English colonists arrived and lasted until the Emancipation Proclamation came into effect on January 1, 1863. On that date Texas was largely controlled by forces fighting for the Confederate States, which opposed the abolition of slavery. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived to take control of Texas and enforce the emancipation of slaves in the state. In Galveston, Texas, the newly freed slaves held large public celebrations and so laid the base for future Juneteenth activities. The word 'Juneteenth' resulted from the words 'June Nineteenth' being slurred together in speech.
After 1865, Juneteenth was mainly celebrated in Texas. Parks have been established on land bought by former slaves to hold Juneteenth celebrations in the Texan cities of Austin, Houston and Mexia. However, it is now a state holiday or observance in more than half of the US states and there is a campaign for Juneteenth to become a national holiday or observance throughout the nation. Juneteenth celebrations are also held in other countries around the world, including Ghana, Honduras, Japan, Taiwan and Trinidad and Tobago.
Symbols
The Juneteenth flag consists of a rectangle. The lower part of the rectangle is red and the upper part is blue and it has a solid white, five-pointed star at its center. The star is surrounded by a white outline of a 12-pointed star. The Juneteenth flag is often displayed with the United States flag to symbolize that slavery is illegal.
Check out Black Community Information Center's Community Calendar for more Events! http://www.blackinfonow.org/bcic/
Boston Juneteenth Celebration
When: Saturday, June 18, 2011.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Franklin Park, Boston, Mass.
The Makanda Project with Special Guest: Oliver Lake
Renowned Alto Saxophonist of World Saxophone Quartet Fame
Saturday, June 18th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dudley Branch Library, 65 Warren Street, Roxbury
Free to the Public
Sponsored By: Roxbury Action Program
More Info: 617-442-4414
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The E-Water Band
@ Cathay Pacific, 111 Hancock Street, Quincy
Juneteenth Weekend
Friday, June 17th & 18th
Mix Master Rody Dottin, New & Classic R&B, Chicago Steppin, Smooth Jaz
8:00pm - 1:00 am
Parking Free / $5.00 Door
DRAWING WITH THE MASTERS
Starting September 15th
Paul Goodnight will be partnering with Master Artist, Paul Rahilly in offering figure drawing classes this September. The twelve week class with be held at the Piano Factory in Boston. All levels are invited --This class is for anyone who has an interest and desire to exercise their creative muscle. Visit our website to download more information and an application. www.colorcircle.com
Summer Gladness
Paul Goodnight
Recent original pastels created by Paul Goodnight are available for sale. And for a limited time each one will come with a collection of working graphite drawings that Paul used in his process of creating them. Contact us @800-397-8611 or for further information and to purchase.
Check it out! www.colorcircle.com
Save 25% | JUNE PRINT PROMO. Valid for purchases of our museum-quality prints and limited editions. Take 25% off your total order. Call 800-397-8611 and mention "SUMMER GLADNESS" to receive your free gift while supplies last! |
Offer Expires: June 30, 2011. Retail sales only and excludes originals and out of stock items | |
Haley House Jazz Brunch Returns on
Sunday June 26th As a Special Fundraiser Event
Featuring:
Michael Shea on the keyboards
Max Whiting on the bass
Fulani Haynes - vocals
Haley House Bakery Café - located at 12 Dade Street in Roxbury
First seating: 11am-1pm - tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/181898
Second seating: 2 -4pm- tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/181897
Price $38 pp (including tax and gratuity)
Menu includes:
A Mimosa
Fresh-squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice
Fair Trade Coffee or Tea
Mini Muffins and Scones
Fresh Fruit Cup
Your choice of Entrée:
• Eggs Benedict with Poached Salmon, Hollandaise Sauce and Baked Home Fries
• Stuffed Brioche French Toast with Local Strawberries and Goat Cheese and Vermont Maple Syrup and Chicken Sausage
• Quiche with caramelized onion, roasted red peppers and gruyere cheese served with a farm fresh salad with an herb vinaigrette and wheat toast or bagel
Pecan Triangle with fresh Whipped Cream
Contact: Bing Broderick
Tel: 617-822-3941
Email: bbroderick@haleyhouse.org
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The Volunteer Leaders & Staff at BCIC
The Black Community Information Center, Inc.
516 Warren Street
Roxbury, MA 02121
Phone 617.427.2522
Email: blackinfonow@verizon.net
Website: www.blackinfonow.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000909404570&ref=profile
Twitter: twitter.com/blackinfonow
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