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WIB, Baltimore

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Women in Black is an international peace network of people of all religions and nationalities who hold silent vigils to protest war, violence, and human rights abuses worldwide. The network began in 1976, and has since spread across the globe. In the U.S., there are over 175 WIB groups nationwide. Black is worn to symbolically represent the mourning of victims of war, violence, the destruction of lives, nature, and the fabric of society.For more information about WIB international, visit: Women in Black . To visit our WIB Baltimore local homepage, go to: Peace Path 911 .Women in Black, Baltimore joins with other organizations worldwide to advocate for peace, justice, and an end to violence worldwide.

My Blog

June 10-11: Say no to Israeli Occupation!

People around the world are joining together in a global Day of Action as "The World Says No to Israeli Occupation" to protest the 40th anniversary of Israel's illegal military occupation of the Pales...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:29:00 GMT

April 28 is National IMPEACH day!

From A28.org:Spell out IMPEACH on April 28 in your area! The Bush administration is carrying out war crimes and crimes against humanity as you read this.  A war of aggression in Iraq that is taki...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:02:00 GMT

Check out this event: Vagina Monologues - Warrior Award Benefit

Hosted By: Eve EnslerWhen: Friday Apr 20, 2007 at 6:00 PMWhere: Carroll Community College Ampitheatre1601 Washington RdWestminster, MD 21157United StatesDescription:Eve Ensler Peace vigil 6-6:30 PMSho...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:25:00 GMT

UMBC Solidatiry Coalition Sit-out April 30th - May 4th

From  the UMBC Solidarity Coalition:Students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) are planning a five-day fast and "sit-out" from April 30th - May 4th. Several students will ...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:05:00 GMT

'The Final First Step' ...Statement by Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY)

During the first House of Rep discussion in DC about the resolution to oppose the troop surge in Iraq, there was a noteworthy speech by a Maurice Hinchey (D-NY). Said he and other Congresspeople voted...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:39:00 GMT

Check out this event: National Day of Action for Rachel Corrie

Hosted By: Women in Black BaltimoreWhen: Friday Mar 16, 2007 at 12:00 PMWhere: McKeldin SquareCorner of Light and Pratt St.BALTIMORE, MD 21201United StatesDescription:Women in Black Baltimore Click He...
Posted by on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:14:00 GMT

For music lovers (country/bluegrass/folk)

Our myspace friend Lisa Dudley has a new song about bringing our soldiers home, check her page for more details.
Posted by on Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:48:00 GMT

Pics and more of the 1/27/07 Peace march on DC

Women in Black, Baltimore participated in the massive National Peace March in DC 1/27/07 with other WIB contingents such as Frederick and Westminster. It was a great success - WIB's from all over the...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:18:00 GMT

More about the 1-27-07 Peace March in DC

Over 500,000 people marched in DC for peace 1-27-07. Here's an article and some more information about it:Article on 1-27-07 peace marchPics and videos of 1-27-07 march
Posted by on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:13:00 GMT

Local Events Calendar

WIB events:Every Friday - Noon-1PM Silent Vigil at 2 locations: 1. McKeldin Square (Intersectio of Light and Pratt St.'s) Baltimore, MD and 2. 830 West 40th St. - Roland Park Place Peace Group (now st...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:01:00 GMT