Global Justice & Peace Award 2015 and Keynote Speaker: Aviva Chomsky
Dr. Claudia Paz y Paz Bailey “Struggles for Justice: From Guatemala to Ayotzinapa”
As Guatemala´s fist female Attorney General, Dr. Paz y Paz Bailey prosecuted organized criminals and perpetrators of mass human rights abuses despite threats to her own safety. She was a 2013 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. Join us in a conversation with Dr. Paz y Paz. Date: Thursday, October 1st 2015 Time: 7:00- 8:30 … Continue reading Dr. Claudia Paz y Paz Bailey “Struggles for Justice: From Guatemala to Ayotzinapa”
Global Day Against Mega-Mining, July 22, 2015
STOP MEGA-MINING
Global Day Against Mega-Mining Join DJPC in defending planet Earth from irresponsible mining! In front of the State Capitol in Denver on Broadway, between 14th & Colfax Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12 noon – 1:00 PM Suggestions for you signs: Conga No Va Hold Newmont Accountable for Mining Violations No More Mega-Mining Water, Yes. Gold, … Continue reading STOP MEGA-MINING
July 16th Salon Documentary: Canción de Barrio
DJPC’s 2015 Summer Salon Film Series Documentary screening and discussion of: CANCION DE BARRIO (with English subtitles) is a musical documentary directed by Alejandro Ramirez Anderson, presenting the experience of the first two years of the “Never Ending Tour”, which, since 2010, the singer/composer Silvio Rodriguez has performed in Havana’s poor neighborhoods and throughout Cuba. … Continue reading July 16th Salon Documentary: Canción de Barrio
June 18th Salon documentary: Split Estate
DJPC’s 2015 Summer Salon Series Documentary screening and discussion of: SPLIT ESTATE is a compelling Emmy Award winning documentary that shows the dirty side of hydraulic fracturing and natural gas, an energy source the industry touts as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. See the conflicts and human consequences typical of the extraction industry whether … Continue reading June 18th Salon documentary: Split Estate
Only 2 Weeks Left to Sponsor a Builder-for-Peace!
DJPC’s Springtime Build-for-Peace Rescheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2015 9:00 AM – 1 PM Our Build-for-Peace was originally scheduled with Family Homestead for May 2nd, but had to be cancelled. So now it is rescheduled with EarthLinks for Saturday, June 13th. That means you have another chance! You can still join the team of “Builders”, … Continue reading Only 2 Weeks Left to Sponsor a Builder-for-Peace!
Salon Roundtable Discussion on Cuba, May 21
DJCP May 2015 Salon Discussion Series NEWS & VIEWS ABOUT CUBA: a roundtable discussion At this Salon you can join us in a “roundtable discussion” led by DJPC members who have been to Cuba in 2015. If you have been to Cuba, your insights will be very helpful. What is happening in Cuba … Continue reading Salon Roundtable Discussion on Cuba, May 21
Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser!
Reds, Whites, & Brews Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser Wheat Ridge Rec Center: Carnation Room 4005 Kipling St. Thursday, April 30th 3:45 – 6:15 Connect with colleagues, enjoy appetizers, wine, and beer. Find out how multinational mining companies are exploiting local peoples. Wines provided by Microbrews provided by $20 contribution – pay at the door … Continue reading Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser!
DJPC Potluck Fiesta
DJPC SPRING POTLUCK FIESTA Friday, April 10, 2015 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Highlands United Methodist Church Hall 3131 Osceola St. Northwest Denver, CO Bring a dish and a friend to share. (Beverages and dinner utensils provided). Bring your musical instrument and percussion “toys” to play Latino music! Get updates on DJPC activities! See your … Continue reading DJPC Potluck Fiesta