[bru-info] BRU joins actions against sexism, racism, war and poverty

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*CALLING ALL BRUers!*

At the last monthly meeting on Saturday, March 1, it was decided that we
would mobilize for two upcoming events - the International Womens Day rally
on Saturday, March 8, and the March against racism on Friday, March 21st.
Please join other BRU organizers and members and our bright orange banner as
we rally and march against sexism, racism, war and poverty!

*Details:*

*Saturday, March 8, 2008
*RALLY at 4:00 p.m.
Oppenheimer Park (Powell St. and Jackson Ave.)
Hear speakers share about struggles for women's liberation, from women
struggling in third world liberation movements (including Palestine,
Philippines, Pakistan, Haiti, El Salvador) to working class women, including
migrant workers and indigenous women, fighting for genuine equality here in
Canada and the US.

DINNER at the Kalayaan Centre, 451 Powell St. (between Jackson and Dunlevy)
at 5:30 p.m.
FORUM: "International Women's Day: Working Class and Marginalized Women
Unite to Fight against Imperialist War and Plunder: A community forum &
discussion to expose and oppose the flexibilization of labour and the
heightened attacks on women's rights" at 6:30 p.m., Kalayaan Centre, 451
Powell St. (between Jackson and Dunlevy), (Organized by the May Day
Organizing Committee)
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*Join us on March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racism, to
show our communities collective strength in challenging ongoing racism.
Canadian multiculturalism is not enough!*

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COMMUNITY MARCH
Friday March 21 at 1 pm
(Good Friday Holiday)
Meet at Clark Park on Commercial Drive and 14th
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==> Bring your children and family.
==> There will be food, water and snacks during the march.
==> Rest vehicles will accompany the march.
==> All welcome!

For centuries, communities have led countless courageous struggles against
racism and the many ways in which it manifests itself in our daily lives.
Although many would like to believe that racism no longer exists, we are
reclaiming the tradition of anti-racist marches to reveal the ugly truth
about the worsening reality of racism both locally and globally. Join us on
March 21 to celebrate the dignity, strength, and resilience of our
communities!

- End individual and institutional racism, racial violence, and racial
profiling!
- Stop the theft of indigenous lands!
- End all racist wars and occupations!
- Stop the deportations now!
- Living wages, healthcare, education, and housing for all!

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Bus Riders Union
672 East Broadway St.
Vancouver BC
V5T 1X6
http://bru.vcn.bc.ca/
604-215-2775
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