The
Philadelphia Anarchist Black Cross Women's Committee
is inviting women of all backgrounds to join the fight for political
prisoners and our communities. We stand with women struggling against
sexism, social inequality, racism, and all forms of oppression- whether
it comes from the ruling class or males within the movement. Our goal in creating this Committee is to strengthen
women's voices and participation in organizing and leadership both within
the ABC and social movements. We seek to build and sustain women's power
by supporting and connecting each other in the group and on the streets.
The
Philadelphia Anarchist Black Cross is an organization that is dedicated to supporting political prisoners/prisoners of war in the US. We provide political prisoners throughout the US with material aid in the form of reading material, money, and whatever they may ask for. We also receive guidance and advice about organizing from political prisoners, for our own benefit and to keep them connected to the movement. Our plan is to build our current small collective into a larger political organization that can help build a movement for large-scale, revolutionary social change from our communities outwards
We are committed to supporting our revolutionary sisters
behind bars, through both material aid and dialogue. We also act as
an outreach and network for women's rights locally, nationally and
internationally. What we learn from each other, we use to continue building sisterhood in
our communities.
"Any political movement that does not support its political internees is a sham
movement!" - Ojore Lutalo
WANT TO HELP?
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Contribute to the Warchest and/or Anarchist Subsistence Program for a six- or 12-month period. Any amount is appreciated. You can even contribute in a lump sum to be spread out over time.
* Send a
donation to support ABCF. Since virtually every dollar coming goes to our programs, chapters operate on a small budget. If you can afford a donation, feel free to send one in at Philadelphia ABCF
PO Box 42129
Philadelphia, PA 19101 or via paypal at
[email protected] or contact us.
ONGOING/ UPCOMING EVENTSMOTHERSHIP CONNECTION
Join the ABCF co-sponsored monthly BBOY BGIRL king of the hill battle! Every first friday of the month starting at 8pm at LAVA (4134 Lancaster Ave)
PEOPLE'S PARK COMMISSION
We are also working on finding an abandoned lot around the neighborhood in West Philadelphia and turning it into the People's Park. Where community projects, gatherings and events could be held. A place where our neighbors can get to know each other better, where free breakfasts will be served, building a better bond and love within our communities. Contact us for more information, come help plan and we can bring upon our vision for the betterment of our community!
CAN'T JAIL THE SPIRIT: ART BY POLITICAL PRISONER TOM MANNING & OTHERS
Opening Reception will be on 24th August, 2007 at The Rotun
Opening reception at THE ROTUNDA 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19140.
AUGUST 24th, 2007 @ 5pm. With former political prisoners Laura Whitehorn and Kazi Toure and local
Philly organizers to speak about "Rebuilding a Strong Movement" Organized by Philadelphia Anarchist Black Cross Federation (www.abcf.net)
and the Portland Victory Gardens Project.
This exhibit will feature Manning's paintings of political prisoners,
freedom fighters, the earth and people struggling against imperialism.
There is a power and humanity that flow through Tom's paintings and
transcend the confinement of prison walls and razor wire. His paintings
provide a voice for the voiceless: indigenous women in Chiapas, Mexico
struggling against colonization of their homeland; political exile and
former political prisoner Assata Shakur; to a 19 month old girl who was
shot to death by the Los Angeles Police Department.Tom Manning is a Vietnam veteran, working class revolutionary, US political
prisoner and artist. His actions and paintings support the right of
self-determination of all oppressed peoples. He was captured in 1985 and
sentenced to 53 years in federal prison for a series of bombings carried
out as "armed propaganda" against apartheid and U.S. imperialism in
Central America and Puerto Rico. He was also unjustly sentenced to 80
years in prison for what he claimed was a self-defense killing of a New
Jersey state trooper. He learned how to paint while in prison and has
continued to hone his skills to express his world.
Laura Whitehorn has been active in struggles ranging from the civil rights
movement to the Black Liberation Movement, from fighting the KKK and
organized white supremacy to supporting the Puerto Rican Independence, and
fighting for the liberation of women, gays and lesbians. Arrested in
1985, she became a defendant in the Resistance Conspiracy Case and was
charged
with... "conspiracy to oppose, protest and change the policies and
practices
of the United States government in domestic and international matters by
violence and illegal means." She spent fourteen years in prison, and was
released on parole on August 6th 1999.
Kazi Toure is a national co-chair of the Jericho Movement to free
political prisoners and prisoners of war. He is a close comrade of Tom
Manning, both having been members of the United Freedom Front. Kazi was
the first Black person in US history to be charged with sedition, and
spent several years in prison during the 80s after his conviction.
For more information visit www.abcf.net, email philly_abc@riseup, or call
Tim Fasnacht at 215-222-1227 or 717-917-1165
The reception is co-sponsored by Philadelphia Jericho, Families and
Communities United, and Students for a Democratic Society
STAND UP! FIGHT! AND RESIST!
MAY WE ALL ATTAIN FREEDOM AND EQUALITY!
