File spoon-archives/anarchy-list.archive/anarchy-list_2001/anarchy-list.0104, message 178


Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 12:26:36 -0700 (PDT)
From: Imani Henry <imanihenry-AT-yahoo.com>
Subject: Join thousands at Camp Free Mumia - May 11-13 - Phil,PA



--- Imani Henry <imanihenry-AT-yahoo.com> wrote:
> Join students and activists of all ages and
> backgrounds as residents of
> CAMP FREE MUMIA in PHILADELPHA from Friday May 11 to
> Sunday May 13 at City Hall.
> 
> Preliminary Camp Schedule:
> Friday, May 11: Camp opens 5 pm. Evening: Giant Hip
> Hop Concert
> Saturday, May 12: March & Rally starting at 1 pm
> from
> Philadelphia City Hall
> Sunday, May 13: Camp Closing Ceremony: Remember the
> MOVE Bombing
> 
> The purpose of CAMP FREE MUMIA is to draw attention
> to
> Mumia^Òs case and to keep the pressure on the system
> to
> let our brother go. We will camp out in Philadelphia
> over the second week end in May to let the
> government,
> the courts, the cops, and the power brokers in that
> city know that the whole world is watching. We will
> live in Philly for a few days to remind the powers
> that be that people are prepared to do what ever is
> required to free Mumia. 
> 
> Camp Free Mumia opens on Friday evening May 11. The
> camp will be open all Friday night, all day and
> night
> Saturday May 12, and into the late afternoon of
> Sunday
> May 13. The location of Camp Free Mumia is in front
> of
> City Hall.
> 
> One big reason why the Philadelphia police targeted
> award-winning journalist and political activist
> Mumia
> Abu-Jamal was Mumia^Òs defense of the MOVE
> organization. May 13 marks the 16th anniversary of
> the
> 1985 infamous bombing and burning of the MOVE house
> by
> the Philadelphia police. The bombing left 11 people
> dead including five children. On May 12 in
> commemoration of this anniversary, activists and
> supporters around the world will be marching and
> demonstrating to free Mumia.
> 
> Activities at the encampment will include guest
> speakers, discussion groups, workshops, music, and a
> major demonstration on Saturday May 12. You will
> have
> a chance to meet and live with activists from many
> different places. Come for the two nights, or for
> one
> night, or for one day on Saturday May 12 to
> participate in the demonstration planned for that
> afternoon at City Hall.
> 
> Those staying over night should bring a sleeping
> bag,
> or a few blankets, some warm clothes, and food. Food
> will also be available at the camp. There will be
> portable toilets, a medical staff and volunteers
> prepared to deal with a variety of needs.
> 
> If you plan to participate in Camp Free Mumia,
> please
> provide us with the following information as soon as
> possible:
> 
> Name of participant(s)
> Organization/Union/School
> Phone
> Email address
> Address
> 
> I/we are joining Camp Free Mumia:
> ___ Friday night
> ___ Saturday night
> ___ Saturday day only
> 
> ___ I am organizing in my area for Camp Free Mumia
> ___ I/my organization endorse(s) Camp Free Mumia
> 
> Camp Free Mumia c/o the IAC
> 39 West 14th Street Room 206
> NY, NY 10011
> 212 633-6646
> www.mumia2000.org
> 
> 
> 
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