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WHAT: LENTEN PRAYER SERVICES on justice
WHEN: at 7 pm: Sunday, March 21 and Sunday, March 28: Care of Creation)
WHERE: AT ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND (39TH & FLAD, ST. LOUIS CITY – 63110
WHO: The Pope has made Justice the theme of his Lenten Message this year, and you can make Justice central in your Lent as well. Each Sunday will be a 30-minute prayer service focused on the different tenets of Catholic Social Teaching. Pray with us for social justice as we share reflections, music, silence, scripture and a brief speaker each week. All are welcome - bring your entire families - any and all Sundays you are able.
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WHAT: Grassroots documentary /Slingshot Hip Hop/ - a ground-zero tour of the Israeli-Palestine conflict with young Arab rappers as our guides.
WHEN: Sunday 21 March, Potluck: begins at 6:30 pm; please bring something to share; Film: starts at 7:00 pm.
WHERE: CTSA 1077 South Newstead, 63110 Forest Park Southeast
A refreshing take on the conflict that pays attention to details you wouldn’t normally notice, and it benefits from the rappers’ natural ability for finding the best words to contextualize their situation. Also, profoundly uplifting when politico hip-hop can once again transcend borders, from the West Bank to Tel Aviv, even though the rappers themselves can’t. Made in Palestine/U.S., 2008 Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles More information: contact Mark Chmiel: 314-807-8769
The proposed regeneration project for the north side of the City of St. Louis is generating both excitement as well as some controversy. Hear from the leader of this ambitious redevelopment effort himself, Paul McKee, Chairman and CEO of McEagle. Paul will talk about his bold vision and plans for financing, followed by an opportunity for Q & A.
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WHAT: People's Settlement: Stand Up and Stand Together Against Corporate America!
WHEN: March 24th, 3 p.m. till March 28th.
WHERE:
Kiener Plaza, downtown St. Louis
WHO:
Frustrated with Corporate Control of Politics? Angry over unjust Housing Foreclosures? Big Bank Bailouts? Continuous War? No Change? Many of us working on issues from local control to clean energy to peace to jobs to healthcare and everything in between have been working separately for too long and want to stand up together on a united front! The real issue is corporate power dividing us and blocking us from affecting real change from politicians. This week of action is dedicated to focusing on various corporations in the downtown area.
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WHAT: Northside Regeneration
When: Wednesday, March 24,7:30-9:00 a.m.
Where: Franklin School Apartments,
814 N. 19th Street at Delmar
Click here for a map
Cost:
$12 FOCUS members
$15 nonmembers (includes continental breakfast)
RSVP:
314.622.1250 x112 or gingerh@focus-stl.org
The proposed regeneration project for the north side of the City of St. Louis is generating both excitement as well as some controversy. Hear from the leader of this ambitious redevelopment effort himself, Paul McKee, Chairman and CEO of McEagle. Paul will talk about his bold vision and plans for financing, followed by an opportunity for Q & A.
Questions:
Contact Nikki Weinstein at 314.622.1250 x102 or nikkiw@focus-stl.org
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WHAT: “RACE – Are We so Different” interactive exhibit
WHEN: now thru April 4th
WHERE: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
WHO: Race is a powerful concept that shapes how one sees others and is seen by others, yet we poorly understand what race is, our inherent assumptions and misconceptions affect scientific research. Adults $8, free on Tuesdays from 10 am – 8 pm
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WHAT: Economic Literacy and Building Solidarity Alternatives in a Time of Crisis Workshop:
WHEN: Thursday April 22 and Friday April 23 TIMES: 9 AM to 5 PM each day
WHERE: In St. Louis, exact location to be determined
WHO: The St. Louis Justice and Peace Shares (http://www.jps-stl.org/) in collaboration with the Center for Popular Economics offers this workshop designed to equip local activists to explain the roots of the current economic crisis and to design alternative economic projects. Clearly, current capitalism isn’t working! COSTS: $100 includes lunches (subsidies available) To register initial interest in participating Please reply by e-mail staff@jps-stl.org or call 314-725-5303 by March 19
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