Catherine Raveczky, one of the authors of DJPC’s Global Solutions to Violence curriculum, facilitated the evening’s discussion and engaged our participation through the popular education format. We started the evening by participating in a “Silent Thought Museum” where we walked around the room, viewing different visuals, and writing down our comments/reactions and reflections to them. … Continue reading May Salon on Fair Trade: Highlights
May Salon- Working Toward Fair Trade
The 2010 Salon Discussion Series invites you to join us for a presentation that explores ways to develop just trade policies and fair trade opportunities as the means to counter the effects of globalization and neoliberal economic policies. Catherine Raveczky, one of the authors of DJPC’s Global Solutions to Violence curriculum, will facilitate the evening’s … Continue reading May Salon- Working Toward Fair Trade
April Salon on H2A Range Workers: Highlights
Professor Tom Acker teaches Spanish at Mesa State College and spoke about his experience interviewing and advocating for H2A Range Workers and their rights in Colorado. During his presentation, he spoke of the importance of having an inside connection with former H2A range worker, Mr. Ignacio Alvarado, who had experienced working conditions and knew … Continue reading April Salon on H2A Range Workers: Highlights
April Salon- H2A Range Workers: Their Working Conditions and Efforts to Change Them
The 2010 DJPC Salon Discussion Series invites you to hear about the working conditions of Colorado range workers who are usually seasonal immigrants and efforts to change them. The speakers are Professor Tom Acker from Mesa State College, Mr. Ignacio Alvarado a former H2A range worker and Mr. Jacob Carpenter who is a video film … Continue reading April Salon- H2A Range Workers: Their Working Conditions and Efforts to Change Them
March Salon on SOA demonstrations: Highlights
Irene Rodriguez, a journalist, showed a clip from the film “On the Line” that gave some background information on the SOA (School of the Americas) which included mentioning that hundreds of people have died at the hands of soldiers who were trained there. The demonstration at Fort Benning in November 2009 marked the 20th year … Continue reading March Salon on SOA demonstrations: Highlights
February Salon on Haiti: Highlights
March Salon- 2009 DJPC SOA Protesters & Past Participants
The 2010 DJPC Salon Discussion Series invites you to hear experiences from participants in last November’s and previous Fort Benning SOA (School of the Americas) demonstrations to close the school due to their oppressive policies. Learn about current legislation in the U.S. congress and grassroots movements in Latin America to close the U.S. Army school … Continue reading March Salon- 2009 DJPC SOA Protesters & Past Participants
Democracy in Honduras Salon October 15, 2009
Democracy in Honduras as been a little shaky since earlier this summer when President Zalaya planned an “unconstitutional” referendum and the Congress forced him into exile in the first military coup since 1972. Join DJPC to discuss the current situation in Honduras, its implications and what we can do to support the return of democracy … Continue reading Democracy in Honduras Salon October 15, 2009
August Salon Series
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition: Tracing Our Roots and Creating Tools for Action PRESENTER Chandra Russo, Communications Coordinator with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) August 20, 2009 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Denver Justice and Peace Committee Courthouse Square Apartments Community Room 901 W. 14th Avenue, Denver RSVP: 303-623-1463 or [email protected] Please park in any … Continue reading August Salon Series
The Future Under Funes
The significance of Mauricio Funes’ election as president of El Salvador on March 15, 2009 cannot be overstated. His victory is not just a break—it is the break—with a history of exclusive rule by conquerors and oligarchs. As a result, the stakes are high for Funes and his party, the FMLN. Funes ran on a … Continue reading The Future Under Funes