Different Shades of Militarization: an Iraq Anniversary Forum

Different Shades of Militarization: an Iraq Anniversary Forum
Fri, March 19, 6-8pm at Busboys and Poets, 5th and K st NW

In honor of the 7th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, the same weekend as a huge immigrant rights march in DC, come learn how militarization and the US military in particular affects oppressed populations.  We'll discuss the experience of Iraqis after 7 years of US occupation and on the verge of US pulling out some of their troops; the experience of Latino immigrants in DC; and, making the local-global connection, the impact of over-policing that targets black communities in DC. 
 
Topics of discussion:
 
Iraq:  We will review how is the occupation still affecting day-to-day lives of the Iraqi and examine the impact of the partial withdrawal of US troops in both social and community affairs.
      Speaker: Phyllis Bennis, Institute for Policy Studies
Immigration:  We will discuss the militarization on the immigration policy and practices on the lives of Latino community in DC as well as provide information about the new ICE program called the Secure Communities Campaign to track and deport people.
     Speaker: Mackenzie Baris, DC Jobs with Justice
Black Community:  We will examine the issue of over-policing in the impoverished neighborhoods in NE and SE in Washington, DC and rising numbers of local and federal police murders that target the black community.  
     Speaker: Chioma Oruh, Washington Peace Center and the Black is Back Coalition

How do these struggles for justice intersect?  What are the commonalities and differences in the experiences of these populations?  We'll draw connections between local, national and international issues and strengthen our common movement for peace and justice on all levels. 

For more information call 202-234-2000 or email info@washingtonpeacecenter.org

Co-sponsored by the DC Chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War and the Black is Back Coalition.