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"OTHER, OTHER…" screening and panel at Hostos Art GalleryI'll be speaking on a panel of recipients of the Urban Artist Initiative Grant (UAI/NYC) on Friday (see panel titled in bold below). Twenty minutes of rough scenes from Enemy Alien will be on view at the exhibit, which runs most of the summer. The Bronx Council on the Arts and Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos proudly present: 
OTHER, OTHER…
Wednesday, June 4 from 5-9pm
Friday, June 6
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 1:45-3:15pm – Diversity and Class Within Diversity–Increasing demographic changes within diverse communities add to the complexities of understanding and recognizing the range of ethnicities and cultures. What are the implications for the arts community? Panel: Wallace Edgecombe, Juan Sanchez and Dread Scott. Moderator: Ron Kavanaugh. 3:30 – 5:00pm – Implications for Cultural and Public Policy – This panel will highlight ways cultural and public policy presently responds to changing demographics and suggest ways of responding in the future. It will also discuss our collective responsibility to work towards chance in public policy. Panel: Rocio Alvarez-Aranda, Kinshasha Conwill, Heather Hilzharno. Moderator: William Aguado. 5:30-7:00pm – Reception at the Longwood Art Gallery. 7:00pm- Performance at Hostos Performing Arts Center – Celebrando LaTorva Boricua – A salute to the 51st National Puerto Rican Day Parade and to the city of Lajas, Puerto Rico with Victoria Sanabria “La diosa de la trova” and Prodigio Clausdio, Maestro del cuatro. Admission $15. Box office and information: 718-518-4455 OTHER, OTHER…features works by 18 artists of African, Asian, and Latino ancestry working in drawing, installation, mixed media, painting, performance art, photography, sculpture and video, and represent a sampling of 2007 and 2008 Urban Artist Initiative Grant (UAI/NYC) recipients visual arts and media. Participating artists Konrad Aderer, Karina Aguilera-Skvirsky, Keith Anderson, Tomie Arai, Cat Chow, Nicolás Dumit Estévez, Edwin Gonzalez-Ojeda, Skowmon Hastanan, Wennie Huang, Janelle Iglesias, Duron Jackson, Teru Kuwayama, Jessica Lagunas, Alfonso Muńoz, Juan Sanchez, Dread Scott, Shen Wei, and Injoo Whang OTHER, OTHER… refers to the varying degrees of “Otherness” that artists of color reflect within the issues of multilayered representations (or misrepresentations), classification of identity and visibility. Sponsored for Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture and The Bronx Council on the Arts This exhibition is made possible with funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts-Visual Arts Program, AG Foundation and Carnegie Corporation Free Admission
www.bronxarts.org
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture Posted by konrad in Director's Blog , Screenings and Events April 15, 2008 Demand Immediate Release of Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance Activist******Please forward widely and act TODAY!********** Early in the morning of Friday April 11th IDF troops invaded the home of the AbuMaria family and arrested Mousa AbuMaria. Mousa is a well known nonviolent activist and a co-founder of the Palestinian Solidarity Project. He has been a lead organizer in peaceful protest involving hundreds of Israelis and internationals and has been committed to nonviolence for several years. When Mousa was arrested his family was not told of the reason of his arrest or his whereabouts. With no evidence against him and a long history of nonviolent activism Mousa's family should be celebrating his impending release. However, the Israeli military court system that presides over Palestinians in the Occupied Territories does not work that way and the prosecution has said they are considering putting Mousa in Administrative Detention, in which he has no right to trial. For Palestinians, when there is no evidence for a trial, they are simply jailed without one. The decision on whether Mousa will be placed in Administrative Detention will most likely be made TOMORROW. ACT NOW to support Mousa. Register your outrage to imprisonment without trial. Please write to the Chief Military Attorney, Brigadier General Avihai Mandelblit , and demand that Mousa AbuMaria be released immediately. Below is a suggested draft of a letter addressed to the Chief Military Attorney. Your own version should be emailed from gmail, yahoo hotmail or riseup to: +97236080366@fax.tc This will then be faxed to the Chief Military Attorney's office. Please cc PSP so we can keep track of the letters of support: palestineproject@gmail.com Those who have a fax machine or do not have an email account at either gmail, yahoo, hotmail or riseup can fax the Chief Military Attorney's office directly at 972 3 608 0366 Sample letter: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chief Military Attorney 6 David Elazar Street Tel Aviv Military postal code 9605,IDF Fax: +972 3 608 0366 Monday 14th April, 2008 F.A.O: Brigadier General Avihai Mandelblit, I am writing with regards to the arrest of Mousa AbuMaria on Friday 11th April, 2008 in the village of Beit Ommar, West Bank, Occupied Territories. His lawyers have informed the international community of the conditions surrounding his arrest and said that although there is currently not enough evidence to put him on trial, he may soon be placed in administrative detention. I would like to highlight my concerns and call on you, the Chief Military Attorney of Israel, to ensure that Mousa is not administratively detained without charge or trial. Mousa has for many years been a lead organizer in peaceful, non violent protest and worked alongside hundredss of international and Israelis activists in resisting the illegal occupation of Palestinian land. He is well known as a passionate advocate of non violent resistance and has many Israeli friends who can vouch for his peaceful political commitments and his character. I, the undersigned, would like to see this issue addressed through the appropriate channels and ensure that he is released immediately. Thank you for your time. Yours sincerely, (Insert name) PSP http://Palestinesolidarityproject.org Posted by konrad in Farouk and Friends March 02, 2008 Rising Up: the Alams screening at NYC Grassroots Media Conference
Rising Up: The Alams My short documentary RISING UP: THE ALAMS is showing at the Grassroots Media Conference this Sunday at 12:15pm, Hunter College. It's not just a screening but a whole conference, with tons of events & screenings going on. NYC folks interested in media & activism should check this out! I'll be speaking with a panel following the screening.
5th Annual Grassroots Media Conference
Sunday March 2, 9am-6pm
For Directions and Handicap access please visit: Session 2: 12:15pm - 1:45pm
CALL FOR CHANGE SERIES: PRESENTED BY THIRD WORLD NEWSREEL *Q&A With The Following Filmmakers to Follow:
Kevin Lee, Filmmaker here’s a list of the other Call for Change films:
JUST RALPH
WORK & RESPECT
SHE RHYMES LIKE A GIRL
WALKING WITH FUREE
DASTAAR: DEFENDING SIKH IDENTITY
there’s more screening programs too; here's the full schedule:
REGISTER TODAY to save $10 off conference registration!
Downtown:
Brooklyn: Registration Rates:
$20 adults advance/$30 day of
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE! Please email mo@nycgrassrootsmedia.org
or call 917.523.1045 Posted by konrad in Screenings and Events TrackBack (0) December 02, 2007 VIDEO: Vigil for Immigrant Detainees at Bergen County Jail
LIFTING OUR LAMPS Religious leaders and community members are coming together to express concerns about detention conditions of immigrants at Bergen County Jail and in New Jersey County Jails that hold immigrants. We will be calling for a "community accountability board" as a mechanism to provide meaningful oversight that is needed for safe and humane conditions in New Jersey immigration detention facilities. (Partial List) Sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for the Rights of Immigration Detainees and their Families in partnership with American Friends Service Committee, American Civil Liberties Union-New Jersey, Families For Freedom, New Jersey Association on Corrections, Interfaith Refugee Action Team-Elizabeth, Haiti Solidarity Network of the Northeast, Jubilee Immigrants' Rights Task Force, Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministry in New Jersey, Hispanic Development Corporation, New Jersey Immigration Policy Network, Casa de Esperanza, New Jersey Association of the United Church of Christ, Wind of the Spirit, People's Organization for Progress/Bergen County Branch, Episcopal Diocese of Newark, Unitarian Society of Ridgewood/Anti-Racism and Peace and Justice Committees, Bergen Peace and Justice Coalition, Ethical Culture Social Action Committee Posted by konrad in Immigrants' Rights November 19, 2007 PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING DEBBIE ALMONTASER'S LAWSUIT AGAINST THE DOE, THE CHANCELLOR, AND THE MAYOR
A bulletin from Communities in Support of Khalil Gibran International Academy (CSKGIA): Subject: PLEASE JOIN US TOMORROW TO SAY NO TO ANTI-ARAB AND ANTI-MUSLIM RACISM PLEASE JOIN US TOMORROW--YOUR SUPPORT WOULD BE SO MEANINGFUL
Monday, November 19, 2007 PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING DEBBIE ALMONTASER'S LAWSUIT AGAINST THE DOE, THE CHANCELLOR, AND THE MAYOR This Monday, Debbie will be filing a lawsuit against the DOE, the Chancellor, and the Mayor for violation of her free speech rights under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. As Debbie's lawyer announces the filing of the lawsuit, We want to show the DOE, the Mayor, and the media, that this is more than just a lawsuit--this is a movement of communities and individuals standing together to say NO to racism and discrimination (Watch Debbie's speech about her forced resignation: http://kgia.wordpress.com/2007/10/17/press-release-oct-17/)!
Stand up for Multicultural Education! About CISKGIA We are individuals and organizations from a multitude of communities and backgrounds, who have come together in support of the Khalil Gibran International Academy. Both the school and its founding principal, Debbie Almontaser, have endured a vicious anti-Arab and anti-Muslim smear campaign for the past several months, which resulted in Ms. Almontaser's forced resignation. For more information: http://kgia.wordpress.com Posted by konrad in Action Alerts September 27, 2007 Immigration Dialogue in BrooklynParticipatory Dialogue on Immigrationwith Jane Guskin & David Wilson authors of The Politics of Immigration: Questions & Answers
Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 pm For more information: call 718-940-2084 or visit http://www.voxpopnet.net/ Have you heard an anti-immigrant argument that you feel is wrong, but need the facts to contest? (For example: "Immigrants are a drain on social services. ") Do you have your own fear or concern about the issue? (For example: "Are the lowest-paid US-born workers really hurt by immigration? ") Bring these arguments and concerns to a dialogue, and we'll work together to develop responses using facts, rational reasoning and personal experiences. To set up a dialogue in your community, write us at thepoliticsofimmigration@gmail.com
For information: Posted by konrad in August 21, 2007 VIDEO: New Yorkers Rally to Defend Arabic-Language SchoolOn Monday, supporters of Khalil Gibran International Academy (KGIA) held a rally outside the Department of Education. Many members of the press (including Fox News) squeezed into the tight space allotted by the NYPD for the demonstration. The speeches focused on setting the media and public straight about how KGIA will foster understanding of the Arab language and culture, and how desperately the school is needed to educate ambassadors who can one day overcome the bigotry and ignorance displayed by the backlash against the school and its principal, Debbie Almontaser. They also shed light on the unfortunate controversy which led to Almontaser's resignation -- a widely reported incident in which she explained what the word "intifada" means instead of kowtowing to widespread pro-Israel bias by immediately condemning the Palestinian people's struggle for self-determination. When Randi Weingarten, President of the United Federation of Teachers, added her own voice to the right-wing media's attempts to portray Almontaser as an extremist, the principal decided to resign for the sake of the school. Below is the video I shot of the event and hastily cut together into nine minutes of highlights from the speeches. The speakers featured in this video are:
Rabbi Michael Feinberg
Mona Eldahry
Deborah Howard
Sarah Said
Priscilla Gonzalez
Reverend Clinton Miller Note that these supporters are all from relevant communities in Brooklyn and NYC. The opponents of the school are all pundits funded by right-wing extremists and their puppet websites. As Rabbi Feinberg points out, the one anti-KGIA group that claims to be a "community" organization, stopthemadrassa.org, is a coalition between race-baiting anti-immigration group NY-ICE, anti-Muslim organization United American Committee, and pro-Iraq war organization Gathering of Eagles; the donations go to self-described "American security" policy organization Center for Security Policy. Why these well-funded right-wing groups with such lofty agendas are so hysterical about a little school in Brooklyn teaching Arabic is an interesting question. Human rights activist David Wilson wrote: Of course, it's horrible, what they've done to this poor school and the principal--now ex-principal--but it also shows how desperate the right wing is to find a popular issue at this point. Before, they were happily overthrowing governments and wiping out populations; now they expend all this energy to bully a little school in Brooklyn. I don't quote the Bible that much, but: Deposuit potentes de sede--he hath put the mighty down from their seats. Posted by konrad in Action Alerts , Director's Blog Comments (1) |
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