Movement for Justice in El Barrio

Movement for Justice in El Barrio will give an explanation of the Zapatista initiated The Other Campaign (For full text visit http://enlacezapatista.ezln.org.mx/sdsl-en/) and share how they as immigrants have been fighting for dignity and against displacement in NYC as part of this transnational campaign. Movement will also break down borders and facilitate a live cross border dialogue with members of The Other Campaign in Mexico. Three video messages will be presented: Video #1: “From Across the Border: Our Fight Against Global Displacement” This video premiered in Chiapas at the World Wide Festival of Dignified Rage convened by the Zapatistas. Movement for Justice in El Barrio shared their dignified & rebellious struggle through this video message. Video #2: “Message from the Zapatistas” A video message from the Zapatistas Subcomandante Marcos to immigrants, gays, lesbians, transgender people, people of color and women struggling in the US. Video #3: “Message from San Salvador Atenco” A video message from the people of Atenco who are also part of The Other Campaign. In 2002, they put a halt to the government’s project to take away their land in order to build an airport. In 2006, the government of Mexico savagely attacked the population of Atenco. There are still 12 political prisoners in jail with sentences of up to 112 years. For more information visit: www.atencolibertadyjusticia.com.

FROM EL BARRIO TO CHIAPAS TO SOUTH AFRICA Around the globe, capitalism is heaving and shaking. We see it showing thin cracks in its concrete walls. We see its self-destruction as it razes its smaller empires. We see it exploit the cynical opportunities it envisions in terrible natural and human disasters. We see its agents rush to the battlefield to crack down on communities rising up to build something different. Movement for Justice in El Barrio walks along a trembling fault line of resistance and oppression and construct a path towards a future with dignity. With the knowledge of other compañeros and compañeras in this struggle we have walked forward stronger. As we struggle in New York, we do not forget our sisters and brothers resisting in the far corners of the world. Nor do we forget where we come from and that many of us have already experienced displacement from our homelands. We join the humble and simple people across the world in their resistance as we stand up and join the fight against a global capitalist system that has pushed us to this dignified rage. In this session, immigrant members of Movement for Justice in El Barrio that are part of the Zapatista initiated “The Other Campaign”, will share the fight for humanity & against global displacement taking place in El Barrio, NYC, Chiapas, Mexico and South Africa.

Movement for Justice in El Barrio will give an explanation of the Zapatista initiated The Other Campaign (For full text visit http://enlacezapatista.ezln.org.mx/sdsl-en/) and share how they as immigrants have been fighting for dignity and against displacement in NYC as part of this transnational campaign. Movement will also break down borders and facilitate a live cross border dialogue with members of The Other Campaign in Mexico. Three video messages will be presented: Video #1: “From Across the Border: Our Fight Against Global Displacement” This video premiered in Chiapas at the World Wide Festival of Dignified Rage convened by the Zapatistas. Movement for Justice in El Barrio shared their dignified & rebellious struggle through this video message. Video #2: “Message from the Zapatistas” A video message from the Zapatistas Subcomandante Marcos to immigrants, gays, lesbians, transgender people, people of color and women struggling in the US. Video #3: “Message from San Salvador Atenco” A video message from the people of Atenco who are also part of The Other Campaign. In 2002, they put a halt to the government’s project to take away their land in order to build an airport. In 2006, the government of Mexico savagely attacked the population of Atenco. There are still 12 political prisoners in jail with sentences of up to 112 years. For more information visit: www.atencolibertadyjusticia.com.

Around the globe, capitalism is heaving and shaking. We see it showing thin cracks in its concrete walls. We see its self-destruction as it razes its smaller empires. We see it exploit the cynical opportunities it envisions in terrible natural and human disasters. We see its agents rush to the battlefield to crack down on communities rising up to build something different. Movement for Justice in El Barrio walks along a trembling fault line of resistance and oppression and construct a path towards a future with dignity. With the knowledge of other compañeros and compañeras in this struggle we have walked forward stronger. As we struggle in New York, we do not forget our sisters and brothers resisting in the far corners of the world. Nor do we forget where we come from and that many of us have already experienced displacement from our homelands. We join the humble and simple people across the world in their resistance as we stand up and join the fight against a global capitalist system that has pushed us to this dignified rage. In this session, immigrant members of Movement for Justice in El Barrio that are part of the Zapatista initiated “The Other Campaign”, will share their fight for humanity & against global displacement.