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.
