September 2019 Community Calendar See full calendar listings beginning p. 3 Sun - 1 Afro-Futurist Block Party, Leimert Park Village

Mon - 2 “Labor Day” 40th Annual Harbor Labor Coalition Wilmington Labor Day March & Picnic

Sat - 7 Asian American & Pacific Islander Coup Attempt: US Already Interfering Community Action Summit

Sun - 8 in Upcoming Venezuelan Elections Free Environmental Workforce Training By: teleSUR -United World International-mrs (Sep-Oct 2019), by LA Conservation Corps Contact Us teleSUR https://telesurtv.net/ US President Donald Trump has maintained strong economic pressure against Venezuela, having Wed - 18 signed numerous decrees blocking the assets of the Venezuelan authorities within U.S. jurisdiction. Gi- 2019 State of Reform Health Policy Conference ants such as the Central Bank of Venezuela and the state-owned oil company PDVSA were also included Sept 20-27 in the sanctions list. GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE Now, Washington has announced it will even impose sanctions against foreign citizens supporting or Sat - 20: USC Climate Action trading with the country. The US has moved from sanctions to a full embargo against Venezuela.

Sat -27 DTLA Climate Strike Pershing Square 12n While the announcement did not include the im- mediate deployment of the U.S. Navy to enforce the Sat - 28 blockade, Washington is now ostensibly forcing other N. San Diego Latino Book & Family Fest. countries not to trade with Venezuela in any capacity. The United States is threatening to impose sanctions Cuba, Que on any organization, company or institution that main- tains any kind economic relationship with Venezuela. Linda Es Cuba “Donald Trump says that he is considering impos- by Michael Novick, Anti-Racist Action LA ing an embargo on Venezuela meaning that no vessel I went to Cuba for the first time, as part of the 50th enters or exits. It is a blockade,” Venezuelan President Venceremos Brigade, for two weeks in July and August, Nicolas Maduro said. along with over 150 others, the largest solidarity delega- “Criminal imperialism will not cope with Venezu- tion in many years. The visit was eye-opening about the ela. The waters of Venezuela will be free, sovereign and independent. We will sail there the way we chose on-going revolutionary process and humanitarian val- Pro-Chavista Rally in Venezuela to Defend to. Get ready for a fight if you want to introduce an ues of their socialist society. It inspired us to oppose the embargo on Venezuela,” Maduro said. Bolivarian Revolution US embargo/blockade against Cuba, and to organize to The sanctions imposed August 5 block most Ven- ment and the opposition were held in Lima, but no decisions demand that the US recognize and respect Cuban sover- ezuelan assets located in the United States, prohibits were reached. eignty and dignity, stop trying to overthrow its govern- transactions between the two states and threaten all The international conference on Venezuela which ended ment and punish its people, and return Guantanamo to international or private organizations owning proper- on Tuesday was inconclusive, ending without a joint decla- Cuba. ty in the United States, using the American financial ration on the United States’s blockade nor any other formal system or intending to start a business in the country agreements. against doing business with Venezuela. Peruvian Foreign Minister Nestor Popolizio presented a summary of the event saying that participants from nearly 60 How Strongly Will Venezuela Be Affected? countries, including National Security Advisor John Bolton, The mainstream media is particularly replete with were in agreement regarding the U.S. blockade, and threaten- fake news and exaggerations when it comes to Ven- ing any who might choose to violate its terms. ezuela. If the economic situation was as catastrophic as Western media indicates, why do massive crowds Coup Attempt (by many estimation millions of people) come to the In January, the U.S. staged an open coup attempt in Vene- streets in support of Maduro? zuela. Since January 21, after the legitimate election of Mad- The overwhelming impression the Cuban people make is The crowds are certainly far larger than those that uro, mass protests began. The head of the National Assembly, about the extent of their caring, and care. They care for each came out for protests called by U.S. backed opposition Juan Guaido, illegally proclaimed himself the interim head of other and for their environment, and they take great care in leader Juan Guaido. In light of these facts, it is clear state. Several Western countries, including the United States, their processes, economic development and various projects that the Venezuelan government was correct when it announced their recognition as the new president. to pay attention to each step and aspect and its impact on peo- said that the U.S.’s latest measures are directed against After the coup attempt, Maduro openly called Guaido a ple and on nature. Most of the farms, whether state owned, the people of Venezuela. The U.S. has broadened puppet of the United States, while other states (China, Tur- cooperative or private, are organic. Despite the longstanding its attack from government targets and is now even key, Russia and others) supported the legitimate president. US animosity and blockade and their limited resources, there threatening the private sector, leaving many compa- Then, on January 28, Washington announced the imposi- is little to no unemployment or houselessness. All medical nies in fear of being blacklisted simply for doing busi- tion of sanctions on PDVSA, blocked the assets and interests and dental care is provided free of charge, including in vitro ness with Venezuela. of the company in its jurisdiction for US$7 billion, and also fertilization and even sex-reassignment surgery. banned transactions with them. Cuba is a beautiful, verdant and dynamic island nation, Maduro’s Response and International about the size of Florida but with only 11 million people. It is Negotiations Allies still predominantly rural and agricultural, although there are At a rally against the economic blockade, Maduro The U.S. did not take into account that many Venezu- several large cities, including the capital, Havana with about called for a substantial increase in oil production in the elan allies (on both state and private levels) are no longer a million residents. Cubans are guaranteed a basic nutritional country to help alleviate social problems in spite of the afraid of U.S. sanctions as they are already under extreme diet, free universal lifetime health care, and free education increased foreign pressure. pressure. This applies to Russia (under penalties for alleged (although those who receive a higher education are expect- At the same time, Venezuela has organized a mas- “interference” in the U.S. elections), Turkey (over various ed to do paid community service in their needed professional sive petition drive, collecting signatures to showcase disagreements including the purchase of Russian S-400 mis- area for 2-3 years after graduation). popular opposition to the U.S.’s blockade. At least 13 sile defense systems) and China (as a result of the ongoing The Cubans see themselves as having engaged in a contin- million people are expected to sign. trade war, scandals with Huawei, etc.). uous revolutionary process since 1868, when the first struggle According to the organizers, the purpose of the ac- Caracas will continue to cooperate with at least these for independence from Spain and the abolition of slavery be- tion is to break through the information blockade and governments, and perhaps even further integrate into the gan, continuing with a second revolutionary war for indepen- demonstrate the consequences of economic and other Eurasian vector. For instance, Russia’s Rosneft will remain dence by led Jose Marti, Antonio Maceo and others beginning restrictive measures to people in the West. a major importer of fuel to Venezuela. in 1895, and culminating in the July 26th Movement of Fidel Internal crack-downs on pro-Western elements in and Raul Castro, Celia Sanchez, Vilma Espin and Ernesto Venezuelan society have also begun – the Venezue- The Chinese, who condemned interference in the inter- Che Guevara, which triumphed on January 1, 1959. Cubans lan National Constituent Assembly, loyal to President nal affairs of Venezuela, have launched a facility that will were celebrating the 60 anniversary of that victory, and ac- Maduro, has stripped the immunity of four members increase oil production in Venezuela by mixing it with lighter knowledging the 50th anniversary of the Venceremos Brigade of the opposition parliament in order to strengthen grades. This project will be a joint venture between PDVSA (the first international solidarity brigade to Cuba) as we trav- its power. Three are being accused of treason and the and a Chinese CNPC called Sinovensa. eled along the island, meeting with ordinary people and with fourth on suspicion of involvement in the April 30 representatives of various civil society organizations, such as coup effort. Conclusion labor, women, students, small farmers and others. Although In total, the constituent assembly deprived almost It is rather curious that this flare-up is occurring on the eve of Donald Trump has reinstated a travel ban, it only affects 20 deputies of immunity. new elections in Venezuela – one of a dozen “licenses” to travel to Cuba for educational, Meanwhile, international negotiations are at an im- See: “Venezuela,” on Page 6 scientific, and other reasons. See: “CUBA,” on Page 7 passe. On August 8, negotiations between the govern- -1- September 2019 Vol. 26 Number 3 POETRY CORNER & Other... P. O. Box 34236 Los Angeles 90034-0236 Phone: (951) 638-9259 E-mail: [email protected] Because I Say So by Mark Lipman Web Site: http://www.change-links.org

I own, therefore, I’m right. IN MEMORY OF It’s an argument inevitably used by every single landlord regardless of the pretext simply to get what they want.

No need for a code of ethics or a guiding moral compass certainly, without any standard of community responsibility.

Simply, I want.

And the want is always more … from those who have less, from those living under the constant duress of being unjustly evicted and made homeless.

It’s my way or the highway. Do as I say, or else. Because I say so…

The threat of violence (yes, making someone homeless is a violent act) is implicit. Co-founder & Editor John Johnson, It’s saying, I’m going to call you a criminal on social media then call the police on you for vagrancy. b. July 4, 1944 - d. April 13, 2014 when you wind up on the street due to an unfair rent hike. Editorial Staff: Terrie Brady, Donna Buell, Bella De Soto, Ed Ferrer, Greg Foisie, Jeff Hirsch, Ray Jones, Rob It’s forming a Neighborhood Watch to get all cozy with the cops to use them as your private security Macon, Michael Novick, David Troy and others. guards to police the poverty that you created in the first place.

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We also engage & Justice, sponsored by KPFK Co-Op at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw the community on happenings around 90.7 FM - LSB Outreach Committee Farmers Market. This co-op is Banned Books Week, Sep. 22-28, the neighborhood and city, learn & friends. Join us for a fun time unique, because it’s planning to open 2019 https://bannedbooksweek.org/ about grievances and provide legal outreaching & making noise at Sunset the 1st-ever organic grocery in Leimert services with help from the LA Ctr Blvd & Echo Park Ave. Bring your Park community. 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Pink, will tell his story about the direct Diane Prado, Lori Weise and James Violence (WAGV) will host its first a night of dining and conversation that and secondary impact of incarceration Gilliam. Downtown Dog Rescue (DDR) summit focused exclusively on helping might change what you think about on his family and community and rescues dogs and provides services gun violence survivors, their families, the relationship between food and discuss how to create a society where for low-income pet owners in Los their friends, and their communities politics. Don’t delay in purchasing a resilience is not necessary for survival. Angeles County. Exhibition Materials: learn about the resources available to ticket, as this experience is limited to Info: Holly Jerger, [email protected], 323 Painting (by Manuel Compton), assist them with the many challenges 55 participants. $45-75 sliding scale 937 4230 x27. See Ongoing Events: newspaper article, DDR calendars. they face while also learning the including dinner, drinks and a limited On the Inside. Having a pet can be a great comfort if critical advocacy skills that will edition zine. [email protected] you are on the street. In many cases, help them achieve the change they Afro-Futurist Block Party, 12n- it’s also a barrier to getting off the need. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ 8 - Sun 5p, Leimert Park Village. Inspired street. Fortunately, there are a bunch gun-violence-survivors-resource- by the work of Leimert Park–based of people and organizations working summit-and-advocacy-training- AAPI Democratic Presidential artist Timothy Washington, focus to address these concerns. DOGS tickets-63435261575 Forum, Segerstrom Center for the of a solo exhibition at CA African IN THE HOUSE showcases the work Arts, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa American Museum starting Sep 25, of organizations. Tel. 213-413 1077, Topanga Peace Alliance Film 7:30p, Mesa, 9a-5p. The passion, power, and celebrate Afrofuturism with hands- [email protected] PO Box Topanga County Library, Meeting opportunity to change the course of on art workshops at the 11th Annual 26190, LA 90026. Room, 2nd floor, 122 N. Topanga history. For the first time in history, the Leimert Park Village Heritage Festival. Canyon Blvd, 90290. Discussion after Asian American and Pacific Islander Partners include LA Commons, 2 - Mon Labor Day the film. https://www.facebook.com/ community will host a Democratic KAOS Network, and the USC Institute groups/53323228710/ Presidential Forum that will put AAPI for Diversity and Empowerment Harbor Labor Coalition Wilmington voters at the forefront of national at Annenberg. Supported by USC Labor Day March & Picnic, Broad Los Angeles Poverty Department’s issues. The AAPI Victory Fund and RAP: Race, Arts & Placemaking. & E St, Wilmington, Assemble 8a, Movie Nights at the Museum, 7p, Asian Americans Rising PAC will host a https://www.facebook.com/ screening two short films:To Breathe groundbreaking event with Democratic events/408424093103890/ Free & Reserve 107 Director David candidates for President at Segerstrom Barnhart, Skid Row History Museum Center for the Arts in Orange County. Harbor Peace Week events during and Archive, 250 S. Broadway, LA We will gather influential business and “Fleet Week” in San Pedro, 1-3p, 90012. https://www.lapovertydept.org/ community leaders from around the Rally for Victims of War, Peace Park. country who are committed to creating 6th & Harbor Blvd, SP. Reach out 7 - Sat long-lasting social and economic with alternatives to the warships and change for the AAPI community. http:// propaganda for war that the US Navy Asian American & Pacific Islander ocprogressiveevents.info/#Sep08aapi brings to the harbor during “Fleet Community Action Summit, Westin Week”. Peace with Iran Evening, 6:30- South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Talking Justice hosted by Zack Ritter, Costa Mesa, 7a-6p. AAPI Progressive 2-4p, private address in Highland Park, Action and Asian Americans Rising $5. Director for Inland Coalition for Action Fund, host Summit where Immigrant Justice Javier Hernandez leaders from across the country will provide background on immigration gather to showcase the emerging policy and the impacts it has on movement, based on the belief immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, that members are stronger working and local communities of the Inland together with common purpose to Empire. We will share ways to support March 10a, picnic in Banning Park, serve their communities. The AAPI immigrant communities in this time of 11s-4p. https://lalblaborcoalition.com/ crisis under the current administration. 562-481-7275. No Elected Officials https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ Will Be Allowed To Give Speeches Or talking-justice-98-javier-hernandez- Campaign Including Any Distribution tickets-66368898161 Of Campaign Materials!! This Is A 8:30p, Garden Church, 429 W. 6th St., 9 - Mon San Pedro. [email protected] Day For Labor! https://southerncaliforniajp.wordpress. 3 - Tue Free Environmental Workforce com/2019-events/august-2019-events/ Training (Sep-Oct 2019), by LA Conservation Corps, 7a–3:30p, 1400 McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Wonder-Full: A Stevie Wonder N Spring St, LA 90012. Sign up to Reading Club, 6p. Free, Marina Del Celebration at Levitt Pavilion LA, participate in our LA Corps EPA free, 4–10p, free. W. 6th St & S. 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Requirements: Race, 6 –8:30p, Virginia Avenue Park, Asian American political newspaper/ Presidential Forum, an opportunity for Aged 18 or older, Unemployed or Santa Monica. For September only, magazine that started in 1969. We’ve Action Summit participants to observe under-employed, Self-motivated, Coalition for Racial Justice meeting democratic presidential candidates committed to becoming employed, will take place in the Teen Center had several meetings about creating a website, direction, and Asian American on issues important to the AAPI pass drug screening. https://www. at the southwest corner of the park community. https://www.eventbrite. eventbrite.com/e/free-environmental- behind the Park Center Building at politics. This meeting will focus on the brass tacks of actually publishing our com/e/aapi-community-action-summit- workforce-training-sept-oct-2019- 21st and Pico. Walk between the tickets-65228546338 registration-65603701437 Park Center Building and the Annex first print issue later this year. https:// to access the teen center. Child www.facebook.com/revolutionarioL. AFood/ KPFK 60th Anniversary Gala, 7–11p, 10 - Tue care provided. We will discuss how Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N adults can become more comfortable Sepulveda Blvd, LA 90049,$250 with 5 - Thu Eso Won at Umoja Center, with Dr. answering sometimes awkward or dinner, see www.kpfk.org for more info Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be embarrassing questions that children -- featuring Amy Goodman, Jack Black, an Anti-Racist, In Conversation with Justice not Jails First Thursdays - ask that relate to “race.” Co-sponsored musicians including John Densmore; Jamil Smith, 6–7:30p, 3347 W 43rd St. by Virginia Ave Park; the African 6:30-8:00p, Lincoln Memorial Church, 4126 Arlington Ave., LA. For the faith honoring KPFK programmers who American Parent, Student, Staff have passed, and some still living. Support Group; and Church in Ocean community to build leadership and Park. For info: Joanne 310-422-5431. advocate for humane alternative to criminalization. Topic: TBD. dlee@ Sofra Daymeh, may your table im4humanintegrity.org always be plenty, 7p, NAVEL, 1611 DOGS IN THE HOUSE exhibit S Hope St, LA 90015. The Palestinian from Sep 1-Oct 26 - Skid Row communal dining table, or sofra, is the 6 - Fri History Museum and Archive, 250 source of much cuisine in the West, S. Broadway, LA 90012. Hear from and a site of radical resistance to Gun Violence Survivors’ Resource these pet champions and the visual occupation, colonization, and cultural artists involved in the exhibition in Summit and Advocacy Training, 9:30a-4p, California Endowment, erasure. NAVEL partners with James person: David Askew, Helen Kim, Beard-nominated chef Reem Assil and Marissa de la Torre, Emma Newton, 1000 Alameda St, Yosemite Room, LA 90012. Women Against Gun five guest facilitators for Sofra Daymeh, - 4 - at Degnan. Book talk and signing with reservists and military retirees with 15 - Sun Aguayo. https://www.facebook.com/ the noted Black scholar. https://www. code NYT https://timesevents.nytimes. events/2412517898794300/ blackculturalevents.com/event/dr- com/AtWarLA KPFK Local Station Board monthly 10:30a-2p, Peace Center, ibram-x-kendi-how-to-be-an-antiracist- meeting, 20 - Fri 3916 S. Sepulveda Bvdl, Culver City book-signing/ 12 - Thu 90230. Initiate Justice 3rd Birthday , 7-9p, Chuco’s Justice 11 - Wed North Hollywood Local Kickoff! fundraiser Reunión de Inicio- LA Tenants Family Day: Fiestas Patrias Center, 7625 S Central Ave, LA 90001. , 6:30–9p, https://www.facebook.com/ Food, music and fun! If you can’t make Supreme Court Assoc. Justice Union SFV Chapter 5730 Cahuenga Blvd, N. Hollywood events/1208588872626539/ it, please donate on our GoFundMe. Neil Gorsuch talk & book signing, 7-9p, Richard Nixon Presidential 91601. https://www.facebook.com/ Your support is crucial to help us events/738813769886856/ 16 - Mon build momentum and reach our goal of $1 for each of 17,000 imprisoned Whittier Peace Film Night, 7p, St. Native-American solutions to members. https://www.gofundme. Matthias Episcopal Church (Chase wildfire, 7p, Center For Spiritual com/f/ij3rdbirthday Room), 7056 Washington Ave., Whittier Living at Dunsmore & Santa Carlotta. Local Native Kat High is presenting. 90602, N/E corner of Wardman St. The Sixth Sun: Mayan Uprising in Historical Society of Crescenta Valley. Washington Ave (not Blvd) runs north Chiapas, film by Saul Landau, NAVEL, south two blocks east of Greenleaf http://montrosepeacevigil.proboards. 1610 S. Hope St, LA. Doors open 7p, Park (there is additional parking in the com/thread/951/tongva-history-walk- film 7:30p. 9p: Skype and Q&A with back of the church). Walk through the on-video artist Skawennati about “Aboriginal 2nd gate north of Wardman. The Chase Room is just to the left. Film will be 17 - Tue chosen from DVDs brought that night. Cyber Lab Security Summit, http://whittierpeace.org/ Normally 3rd 7:30a-5p, also Wed Sep 18, Westin Thu of the month, but rescheduled for Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 S Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, 2nd Thu. for Sept. Figueroa St, LA 90071. Tix: www. Yorba Linda 92886. Gorsuch will lacyberlab.org Become a pioneer discuss his collection of essays HEALTH CARE FOR ALL- LA chapter in connecting the community and about the Constitution, his path to the meeting, Time TBA for the “debates”. securing the cyber ecosystem. Hear Supreme Court, and the duty of the HCA-LA is Joining Our Revolution from the leaders in virtual reality, hot citizenry to keep the republic strong and DSA-LA for the 3rd round of the new cyber trends in security sectors and free. Appointed by Trump in 2017 democratic party candidates debates. including aviation, finance, workforce to replace Scalia, Justice Gorsuch Light refreshments. Peace Center, 3916 development, information sharing... had a long list of legal and scholarly Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City 90230. and don’t miss the launch of our cyber accomplishments. Signed copies Free Parking and entrance are behind threat platform + mobile phishing app of his book will be in high demand; the building. Questions: Maureen 310- for the greater LA business community. a limited number will be available. 459-.9763. http://healthcareforall.org/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ chapters/los-angeles-county. Dues of 18 - Wed supreme-court-justice-neil-gorsuch- any amount are accepted. JOIN online 2019 State of Reform Health Policy tickets-68183573905 at www.healthcareforall.org or mail a check payable to HCA-CA, PO BOX Conference, 9a-4:30p, Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, 2500 N. Change Links monthly planning 5833 Novato, CA 94948. Specify Los Hollywood Way, Burbank 91505, Territories in Cyberspace” https:// conference call, 7:30p, email Angeles Chapter. tickets $100-$309. Reforming health navel.la/events/zapatista/ [email protected] for details. care takes more than just hard work. Get involved in planning the October 13 - Fri It takes understanding the legislative LA Poverty Dept’s Movie Nights at issue of Change Links! Lee Camp of Redacted Tonight w/ process and intricacies of the health the Museum: The Mustang, Directed special guest Eleanor Goldfield, 7–10p, care system. State of Reform pulls by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, 1 CopWatch Santa Ana Meeting/ Sycamore Tavern together practitioners, thought leaders, hr. 36 min. Q&A after with Laure de Community Forum, 7-10p, Centro 7038 W Sunset Blvd., LA 90028. Tix: and policy makers into a unified Clermont-Tonnerre and producer Molly Cultural de México, 837 N. Ross http://lacamp.bpt.me Camp’s show on conversation in a single place. Most Hallam. Skid Row History Museum and St. Santa Ana (new address) RT offers biting political humor and diverse meeting of healthcare leaders Archive, 250 S. Broadway, LA 90012. Participate in direct-action based in So Cal. https://www.eventbrite. https://www.lapovertydept.org/ barrio organizing against the police com/e/2019-los-angeles-state-of- state. 2nd Wed. every month at 7p. reform-health-policy-conference- 21 - Sat Professional childcare provided. tickets-61196803286 Agents of the state including Santa Memorial: Sister Pat Krommer, CSJ Ana PD and ICE are NOT welcome. (1932-2019): A Woman of Faith in MOM - MEDIA DISCUSSION free, http://ocprogressiveevents.info Action 10a -3p, Ramona Secondary 6-9p,Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice HSl (Holy Family Room), 1701 W. Blvd Venice 90291. http://venicewake. Laughtears Salon (RSVP 310 Ramona Rd., Alhambra. Join Pax org/Events/current.html 306 7330 for location & time) free - Christi So Cal and ICUJP in celebrating politics, art, culture discussion “How the life of a social justice warrior. 19 - Thu about technologies as the collective cultural satire. A rare LA in-person Storytelling, music, a peace witness unconscious and art as the collective appearance. Plastic Pollution Panel: 5:30–8:30p, walk, and vegetarian lunch (free- unconsciousness?” WeWork The Hubb (The Hubb), 100 W will donations welcome). Sr. Pat will Encuentro Justice: Idle No More Broadway, Long Beach, 90802. panel be posthumously awarded the 2019 Lasting Effects of “Bad Paper” & SoCal 350, 6:30-8p, Developing of people studying the challenges ICUJP George Regas Peacemaker Discharges on Veterans, 7:30– protocol around conflict transformation, of plastic pollution in the oceans. and Pax Christi Nonviolent Witness 8:45p, Town & Gown Ballroom intro to community accountability, Algalita’s Exec Director, Katie Allen, awards. Info/RSVP: St. Camillus/Pax USC, 665 Exposition Blvd. Since de-escalation, direct action, building Shelly Moore, a leading scientist Christi, 323.225.4462 x221. 2001, tens of thousands of service an intergroup web of support for at SCCWRP, 5Gyres’ Advocacy members have been forced out emergency preparedness, creating and Education Director, Melissa San Fernando Valley Zine Fest, of the military with “bad paper” or food pantries, expanding food not Reseda, https://www.sfvzinefest.com/ a less-than-honorable discharge bombs efforts in environmental justice that prevents them from accessing work. https://www.facebook.com/ Small Press Book Festival, V.A. health care and other veterans events/2352078414908073 11a-4:30p, Wende Museum of the Cold benefits. A ‘bad paper’ discharge may War, 10808 Culver Blvd. Culver City have lifelong consequences; research 14 - Sat 90230. A day of literature, workshops, shows it can lead to higher rates of presentations, poetry and much more. unemployment, homelessness and National Organization For Women- Writing and Publishing Workshops led suicide. Pulitzer Prize-winning NY Orange County Latinx History Month by Hiram and Charisse Sims of the Times journalist and Marine vet C. Panel Discussion, 1:00p, Museum of Community Literature Initiative (CLI), J. Chivers moderates discussion Woman, 17905 Sky Park Circle, #A, followed by a “recorded live” segment with Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Irvine. www.ocnow.org of Poets Café (KPFK 90.7FM) and a Philipps; Rose Carmen Goldberg, featured poetry presentation of The who represented vets with bad paper Mexican Solidarity - El Comite Coiled Serpent anthology (Tia Chucha as supervising attorney at Swords Prodemocracia En Mexico convoca Press). Info: editor@vagabondbooks. to Plowshares; Monique Jenea, a un Evento lleno de actividad, 5PM to net https://www.vagabondbooks. Navy vet discharged with bad paper. 11 PM . Enfoque con los Prisioneros net/2019/04/small-press-book-festival. Chivers and Philipps contribute to At políticos de Mexico. Política, Cultural, html War, NY Times’s channel for exploring Música, Comida, recudacion de fondos, the experiences and costs of war. $25 y mucho mas. Contacto: Rodrigo 3rd Annual Long Beach - Peace, for general entry, $15 for All Access Argueta 323-854-2060. Locado: Casa Justice & Climate Concert. Free, Plus and Home Delivery subscribers, Roja – 1251 South St. Andrews Place, 4-9p. Musicians, Dancers, Poets, $5 for veterans, active-duty personnel, LA 90019. Story Tellers, Peace Makers, Water -5- Southern California Community Calendar continued...

Protectors, Community Builders, 12th Annual Palestine Picnic Day, The Zapatista Wifi Rebellion, Open Special Speakers, Educators, Tabling, hosted by Al-Awda, Palestine Right to exhibition, free at NAVEL. See 22 - 70 Years of Revolution: China Food Vendors, Raffles,and more. Bixby Return Coalition and others, 11a–7p, El Sun for details. Still Stands, political discussion by Band Park Shell, 130 Cherry Ave. Long Dorado Park, 7550 E Spring St, Long Party for Socialism and Liberation, Beach 90802. Info: Charles Whitehead Beach 90815. Hot-off-the-grill beef 24 - Tue four consecutive Fridays, 7:30– 213-500-0516, and chicken kebab, hummus, falafel, 10:30p, 2936 W 8th St, LA 90005. or Richard 562-260-4393. Morgan Parker on her debut YA salad, beverages, coffee, fruit, dessert novel, Who Put This Song On?, https://www.facebook.com/ & more! Food: 12n–3p, Arabic Music! Edendale Branch - LA Public Library events/912137342488171/ Benefit Concert For Migrant Dabke! Games for Adults & Children. 6–7:30p, free. 2011 W Sunset Blvd, Children, 7-10p, Aratani Theatre Sugg. donation $12 per plate. Info: LA 90026. Loosely based on her own Thru Oct 3 - Film: Always in Season, (JACCC, 244 San Pedro Ave). Quetzal [email protected], Amani 805-390- teenage life, this debut by award- Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Quartet & Friends, TAIKOPROJECT, 6480. Blvd, Beverly Hills 90211. Showtimes Aloe Blacc, Maya Jupiter, and Alice winning poet Morgan Parker will make readers stand up and cheer for a girl at https://www.laemmle.com/theater/ Bag, benefitting the Inland Coalition Racism, Militarism, and the Fascist music-hall Always in Season, winner for Immigrant Justice, Our Lady of brave enough to live life on her own Threat, 6-9p, Poetic Research Bureau, terms. Parker is the author of the of Sundance Jury Prize for Moral Soledad (shelter for migrant families), 951 Chung King Rd, Chinatown, LA Urgency, explores the lingering impact and Immigrant Defenders Law Center. poetry collections Magical Negro (Tin 90012 (near Chinatown stop on Gold House 2019), and There Are More of more than a century of lynching https://www.facebook.com/events/ Line, parking on street or paid lot African Americans. Director Jacqueline 2301288283282994/ Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé (Tin near gas station at College and Hill House 2017). Skylight will have books Olive and special guest speakers will available; signing to follow. https:// be in attendance for Q&A throughout www.eventbrite.com/e/morgan-parker- the run. Tickets: $9.50-12.50 (group on-her-ya-novel-who-put-this-on- discounts available) tickets-68348455069 28 - Sat 25 - Wed N. San Diego Latino Book & Family SELA Environmental Justice Fest, 10a-5p, MiraCosta College, 1 Leader Training, Communities For Barnard Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, A Better Environment, 5:30-8p, 6325 free admission & parking. https://lbff. Pacific Blvd, Huntington Park 90255. us/festivals/ Developing an active community empowered with the knowledge of 29 - Sun environmental justice issues and Talking Justice: Matt Sedillo & Greg solutions impacting the health and Palast hosted by Zack Ritter, 2-4p, stability of families in South East LA. private address in Highland Park, $5. A 22 - Sun St.) Speakers: Chris Gardner, with night of poetry and politics with journalist Interfaith March Los Angeles IMHO and LA Tenants Union; Christian Is Journalism About Social Justice? Greg Palast and poet Matt Sedillo as 2019 https://www.facebook.com/ Aquino, student activist. Living under 7:30p, Getty Center, 1200 Getty they distill the content of our times events/433502910722717/ the domination of capital, how can we Center Dr., LA 90049. https://www. defend democracy and human rights into art and the call for actual change zocalopublicsquare.org Parking is in our world today. *This is part one of The Zapatista Wifi Rebellion vs. fascism without losing sight of the $10 per car or motorcycle after 6p Illuminating the digital presence fact that “normal” liberal capitalism’s a series of conversations planned for http://www.getty.edu/visit/center/plan/ Sundays in September. Starting on 9/8 of Zapatistas on the internet as a failure to guarantee even a minimum parking.html phenomenon with massive possibilities economic and social security to the with Javier Hernandez: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/talking-justice-98- for broad-based resistance beyond working people has paved the way for 26 - Thu Mexico, The Zapatista Wi-Fi Rebellion fascism on more than one occasion? javier-hernandez-tickets-66368898161 is a two-day program to educate meeting, 7:30p, Peace Center, 3916 justice-929-matt-sedillo-greg-palast- rebellious internet usage in corporate S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City 90230, tickets-67795226347 imperial cyberspace. 1-4p: Beyond 7 Dudley Cinema - Mark Cantor free parking in rear, dial 22 for entry. the Net of Struggles: A workshop on Music Films, 7p, https://www.jazz-on- 30 - Mon digital organizing with Color Coded. film.com/ Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice 27 - Fri Decolonizing Non Violent 5-6p: Presentation by Fran Ilich. Blvd, Venice 90291. free. LA County Bar Association Diversity Communication, discussion by 6-7p: Presentation by Daniela Lieja & Inclusion Conference, 9a–5:30p, Women’s Center for Creative Work, Quintanar. 7-9p: Exhibition Reception. Construyendo La Solidaridad Con Loyola Law School Six consecutive Mondays, 7–10p, NAVEL, 1610 S. Hope St, LA. https:// Los Movimientos Populares En 919 Albany St, LA 90015. Tickets: 2425 Glover Pl, LA 90031. Tickets: navel.la/events/zapatista/ Exhibition & Mexico, 12n-3:00p, CASA 0101, http://customers.lacba.org womenscenterforcreativework.com Talks: Free; Workshop: $10-30 sliding 2102 E. 1st St., LA 90033. ¿Cuál es scale, No one turned away for lack of la situación actual en México con la Venezuela ....Continued from page 1 funds. Organized by Gloria Galvez. victoria de AMLO y Morena, así como The U.S.’ tactic is obvious: to weaken Maduro’s position before they begin. con los otros movimientos sociales? The Venezuelan National Constituent Assembly will create a commission that Growing Divisions over Israel ¿Como construimos un movimiento will determine the date of the parliamentary elections; it is even possible that and Palestine in the US Jewish contra Trump y la campaña de limpieza elections to the National Assembly will be held this year (or 2020). Community, 2-4p, Workmen’s Circle, étnica de la Nueva Derecha contra 1525 S Robertson Blvd, LA 90035. l@s mexican@s y las comunidades In July, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that the country’s au- Three panelists in a conversation de inmigrantes? Patrocinado por el thorities were ready for the election. organized by LA Jews for Peace: Uri Comité de Solidaridad con el Pueblo Talil, on Israeli politics and society de México. Invitado de Gira en Venezuela is undoubtedly in the midst of a serious crisis, yet, this crisis can also focusing on how Israeli trends are Estados Unidos: Profesor Javier Bravo serve as an incentive for Eurasian integration and strengthening ties with other reinforced by U.S. policies. Eric ( De La Universidad De Guanajuato Y anti-globalist forces. Gordon, on how Jewish-American Representante De Morena ) Javier es liberalism causes so many US Jews un activista que lleva mucho tiempo en and Jewish organizations to recoil la lucha paraa la soberania de Mexico, from religious and political Zionism. para la democracia y la justicia social Join Us! A leader of IfNotNow will speak to cultural y economica. *Interpretación the vision, strategy, and methods of proporcionada - contactar Jimmy Justice Picket for Palestinian Rights building a mass movement to end Centeno at: [email protected] the US Jewish community’s support (323)263-7684 Third Street Promenade at Arizona, of the Occupation. IfNotNow hopes Santa Monica to change the views and behavior of Mexican Solidarity - El US Jewish institutions and eventually ComiteProdemocracia En Mexico 2 to 3 PM the policies and programs of the U.S. presenta una Pelicula/Film, 5, 3 PM. government regarding the Occupation “A Las Arulas”, basada en la Every Saturday in Israel/Palestine. organizacion Guerrillera Mexicana Walking Tour of North Hollywood, “Liga Comunista 23 De Septiembre”. For info: [email protected] 2-3:30p, Museum of the San Fernando Posible participacion por Skype, Valley. Contact 818-347-9665 or info@ de uno de los Ex Miembros y Ex Sponsored by: TheMuseumSFV.org. $10 per person, Preso Politico. Peace Center, 3916 register and pay on website. Attendees Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City 90230. Jewish Voice for Peace meet 1:50p, NW corner of Magnolia Contact: 325-854-2060. Blvd. & Tujunga Ave, 5211 Tujunga and Ave. (N Hollywood Library). 23 - Mon Code Pink -6- Cuba, Que Linda Es Cuba KPFK Turns 60, But Would Lew Hill ...Continued from page 6 ting frauds and other economic crimes. Recognize His Listener-Sponsored In addition, prisoners in Cuba are enti- Trump’s ban prevents US cruise tled to education, and when they work, ships from docking in Cuba and has receive the same pay as non-prisoners Public Radio Station? by Michael Zeno I've discerned over that time period is had a severe impact on tourism from doing the same work! This morning on the nationally this: Listeners should never be confused the US. Europeans and others, how- The next night, I went to the pre- syndicated Stephanie Miller Show, about whether or not programing is live ever, continue to visit in large num- sentation by a representative of the Cu- a recent addition which now airs five or pre-recorded. KPFK management, curi- bers, and you can still fly directly into ban trade union federation (which has days a week on my local Pacifica sta- ously, doesn't seem to share this belief. Cuba from the US on US air carriers existed since before the 1959 victory, tion KPFK 90.7FM in Los Angeles, in At 8 AM it's Democracy Now with Amy like American Airlines and Jet Blue. I and takes no funding from the state). Goodman, another nationally syndicated between her wall-to-wall anti-Trump urge you to plan a trip there to see for I asked him if the unions had played show that began at Pacifica, the parent net- coverage and vitriol, she reported on a yourself the social and cultural gains of a role in getting incarcerated work- work of five stations founded by Hill, but story about a man whose penis was os- ers equal pay for their work. He said now appears to be a wholly owned subsid- the Cuban revolution, and the nature of sifying into a "bone-er"(as she put it). Cuban society. that in the case of “inserted workers” iary of Amy Goodman. The show covers The short segment was replete with a national and international news exclusive- More serious than the travel ban -- prisoners get work release during cacauphony of crude humor, sound ef- ly and predominantly presents legitimate the day to work alongside other work- is Trump’s enactment of Title 3 of the fects, gasps and guffaws from her several alternative news narratives to those of the Helms-Burton Act (first passed under ers in various enterprises -- there was co-hosts, who, along with Miller, seem to the mainstream media. However, now air- Bill Clinton). Helms-Burton already some resistance from other workers to be bringing an anomalous morning zoo ing on over 1000 news outlets nationwide, blocks Cuban goods from being im- their presence, and the unions saw it as miasma to the perpetually cash-strapped, it's not clear why the show, or any other ported into the US or many needed their role to overcome this contradic- listener-supported, 60 year-old, public ra- nationally syndicated show that broadcasts supplies and parts from the US being tion, and work with their members to dio outlet. Her normal 60 minute show was on hundreds of other outlets, needs to be exported to Cuba. Trump has put into embrace the idea that prisoners needed cut in half to air a fund-drive show replay on the financially-strapped, listener-spon- in support of the Pacifica Radio Archives, effect an especially onerous provision, to be resocialized and reintegrated into sored, community radio station KPFK any perhaps one of the few legitimate remain- never before imposed by prior presi- society through gainful employment longer if it's costing the station more than ing reasons to support the station. it's able to raise in donations and support to dents, which retroactively declares that so that they could contribute to soci- However, fund-drive show replays, broadcast the show. Initially, ety and be more constructive once they properties of Cubans who later left and which is KPFK's current and longstanding KPFK and other Pacifica stations were became US citizens, is US property, were released. on-air fundraising model, present slippery the only place you could hear a show like and authorizes lawsuits by “gusanos” The third example -- there are many slope questions about broadcast standards Democracy Now. That's no longer true. Pa- (right wing ex-Cubans) in US courts more I could give -- was the case of and ethics, especially when there is no cifica was recently in debt to Democracy against third parties who use or de- Las Terrazas, a community in what was disclaimer that the show is a repeat at the Now for several million dollars in unpaid beginning of the show, and the hosts are re- velop such properties in Cuba. Trump described as a bio-preserve, a reforest- broadcast fees. questing a specific amount of money from has also impacted shipments of oil ed area that was a site of eco-tourism. Pacifica currently also has a 3 million the listeners in a certain time period, with dollar loan it's struggling to pay back that and other supplies to Cuba through his After the 1959 victory, the area, which matching funds and updates about how stems from a court case over back-rent sanctions and now embargo/blockade had been virtually denuded of its hard- much they've raised so far from the phone wood trees by centuries of exploitation owed by its New York station. Pacifica against Venezuela. These violations of room, and offering premiums for donations leadership is also in turmoil again after the by Spain and the US, was chosen for Cuban (and Venezuelan) sovereignty and to announce donor's names on-air, - all first permanent executive director of Pa- and dignity are artifacts of colonialism development of a nature reserve. The of which is false, deceptive and untrue, as cifica since 2015, Maxie Jackson III, sud- and Cold-War relics... that must be op- residents, making a hard-scrabble liv- the show is a replay from last week, last denly resigned last month after only nine posed and overturned here in the US. ing mainly by making charcoal out of month or last year. months on the job. The interim executive The Cubans (and Venezuelans) have the remaining or fallen trees, were in- KPFK's fundraising model also often director, and longtime KPFK local station aligns itself with causes and organizations made it clear that they will persevere vited to join in the project and to come board member, Grace Aaron, refuses to dedicated to serving the poor, oppressed with their revolutions, and defend their live in one of 11 communities that were answer questions about the resignation of and underprivileged, and equates support Jackson or provide even a generic explana- countries and their new way of life, no simultaneously built in the area along for the station as support for the suffering tion for the resignation. Mr. Jackson is also matter what the US throws at them. with the reforestation project. Rath- and oppressed peoples. er than a pristine wilderness or forest not talking about his departure. Let me describe three interactions This fundraising mantra rings hollow KPFK's local station board elections primeval, the Cubans planted a mix- I had that make clear why Trump and and begets ethical questions about the are also currently taking place and station US imperialism hate and fear Cuba so ture of the nearly extinct indigenous morality of turning human suffering into management steadfastly refuses to ade- much. At the international solidarity hardwoods along with fruit trees and a profit center for the station, particular- quately plan, publicize or promote the can- camp outside Havana, we were visited other vegetation, careful and respect- ly when the station ignores the very poor, didate forums to give listener-supporters by three Afro-Cubans, active in cultur- ful development of a resort area along oppressed and underprivileged right down an opportunity to engage with the station the street from its own studios. al, political and academic affairs. They the cascading river, and a series of and fellow supporters, and to express con- The relentless replay-intensive fundrive spoke about race and racism in Cuba, pleasant, unobtrusive and communal cerns and ask questions of the candidates, programing also calls into question the sta- on their own airwaves! Listeners have to and made it clear that -- as in many housing developments in which peo- tion's favorite motto, "Radio Powered By go to YouTube to watch the pre-recorded other respects -- they do not claim to ple could live in greater harmony with The People". It might be more accurate their surroundings. debates that aren't even recorded at the sta- be a paradise or perfect, but a society to say, "Radio Powered By The Replay", tion and don't include all the candidates. The motto of the national ecotour- waging a successful but ongoing strug- especially when you consider that one KPFK shrouds its personnel changes, gle for liberation. They identified racial ism agency is “We preserve nature so programer, Roy Tuckman, on his show, programing decisions, and board elections prejudice (personal bias and animosi- that we can share it.” This attitude of Somethings Happening, is given 30 hours in obscurity. Their local news coverage ty), racial discrimination (occasional caring and sharing exemplifies what per week to play decades-old replays four is nearly non-existent. A preponderance or individual misuse of power to apply Cuban society as a whole and its peo- nights per week from midnight to 6AM. of their prime-time programs are not pro- Tuckman is by all appearances a dedicat- such prejudices in practice) and institu- ple individually are striving to realize duced locally with local hosts. Their re- ed soldier for the Pacifica mission but it's tional racism (racialized economic and day to day, despite the privations that play-intensive fundraising model is toxic time to pass the torch, buddy. As valuable to listeners and raises serious concerns political power structures). They feel US imperialism and globalized capital- and popular as they may be, re-runs should about the station's broadcasting standards that they have outlawed and overcome ism subjects them to. They deserve our take a back seat to live programing at a lis- respect, our loving solidarity and our and ethics. Their listener marketshare is a the last of those, but continue to grap- tener-supported, community radio station decimal point. However, they sure can pro- committed struggle to overturn and re- ple with the first two. There is no more dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless. duce one hell of a cool T-shirt and throw a segregation or color line as existed in verse the ceaseless US attacks on them The next show up, Sojourner Truth, a great $250/plate party with Hollywood ce- Cuba into the 1950s on their legacy and their ongoing revolution. locally produced show and one of the few lebrities like Jack Black, Robby Kreiger, & of racial chattel slavery, which lasted About a dozen of us went to Cuba prime-time shows at the station that does John Densmore. longer even than in the US, but there on this 50th Venceremos Brigade and occasionally cover local politics & news, KPFK management seems married to seemed to be live-hosted by the host Mar- are still personal prejudices, and they we are planning to build the Brigade the notion that the promotion of pop-cul- garet Prescod however, it was not entirely can sting. I asked the historian after the regionally and step up solidarity work ture celebrities is more important than ful- clear if that was the case and the fund drive filling the Pacifica mission. Shepard Fairy, presentation about the differences, if here in Los Angeles. If you are inter- premium she was offering, a Daniel Shee- a popular counter-culture street artist, re- any, between incarceration in Cuba and ested in getting involved, or want to han Seminar on Russian collusion of the learn more about how you can travel cently redesigned the station's logo and the US, where in this country, incarcer- 2016 election, seemed to be at least sev- gets more promotional airtime on KPFK to Cuba, please get in touch. Call me ation is massive, highly racialized and eral years old, judging from the outdated than the thousands upon thousands of used to legalize enslavement of Black at 323-636-7388 or email antiracistac- references about Trump/Putin collusion, homeless people camped out in tents and and Brown prisoners. [email protected]. A number of us Impeachment, etc, made by Sheehan in the cardboard boxes throughout southern Cal- He said that Cuba was complete- and others will be putting on one or short clips that Prescod played in between ifornia in the station's signal area. Voice of ly different. Incarceration is a much more panels about Cuba and resisting her audience-shaming fundraising tirades. the voiceless, indeed. That went on for an hour. smaller aspect of their society and the US blockade at the Left Coast Fo- KPFK appears to function now as mere- I've never worked in radio or studied today, the majority of the prisoners rum at Occidental College the week- ly a fundraising cash-cow for the nation- broadcasting but I have been a daily lis- ally syndicated "community" and a small would be considered ‘white’ in US end of Oct. 11-13. tener to the medium for many years, and cadre of entertainment and industry execu- terms, because that’s who is commit- one absolute truth of broadcasting that tives and celebrities, ...See KPFK p. 8 -7-

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