Press Release
30 July 2000
MEDIA ADVISORY
CUADP / FADP DIRECTOR IS IN PHILADELPHIA TO PARTICIPATE IN CRASHING
THE PARTY AT THE EXECUTIONERS' BALL
Abe Bonowitz, director of Citizens United for Alternatives to the
Death Penalty (CUADP) AND ALSO Floridians for Alternatives to the
Death Penalty (FADP), is in Philadelphia to participate in
anti-death penalty activities. He is available for comment at
any time via:
Pager: 888-319-1369 (or send a *brief* text message to <3191369@skytel.com>
Cell Phone: 561-371-5204
For solid background on George W. Bush's death penalty record,
please visit <http://www.cuadp.org>.
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"All truth passes through three stages:
1. It is ridiculed.
2. It is violently opposed
3. It is accepted as being self-evident."
--as seen on a bumper sticker
SCHEDULED EVENTS
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SUNDAY, JULY 30TH: UNITY 2000 MARCH AND RALLY
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - ?
EVENT: Major Rally for Various Progressive Issues (The
"BIG" Rally)
LOCATION: Ben Franklin Parkway
DESCRIPTION: An anti-death penalty contingent with
participants from around the country will assemble between 9:30 and
10:00 a.m. at Love Park (JFK Plaza), 15th Street and JFK
Boulevard. We will meet between the fountain and the northeast
corner of the park (the Arch Street and 15th Street corner).
Bring signs, banners, puppets, and buttons so that the death penalty
abolitionist contingent is large and visible.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Pennsylvania Abolitionists, 215-724-6120 PAUADP@aol.com
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 1ST: "CRASHING THE PARTY AT THE
EXECUTIONERS' BALL"
Day of Resistance to the Death Penalty & the Execution of Mumia
Abu-Jamal
TIME: All Day
EVENT: Honk for Mumia
LOCATION: Various points throughout the city
DESCRIPTION: Join the International Concerned Family &
Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal in publicizing Mumia's case and calling
for an end to the death penalty by holding signs at major
intersections. Get your sign and meet at 4601 Market St.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 215-476-8812
TIME: 12:00 Noon
EVENT: Press Conference on "Democracy and the Death
Penalty"
LOCATION: Old First Reformed Church, 153 N. 4th Street
DESCRIPTION: The press conference features author Jonathan
Kozol, historian Marcus Rediker, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Mark Taylor,
Julia Wright, and Robert Meeropol (son of Julius and Ethel
Rosenberg). Hosted by Academics for Mumia Abu-Jamal and
Pennsylvania Abolitionists United Against the Death Penalty.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mark Taylor, Princeton Seminary,
609-497-4918
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
EVENT: Interfaith Convergence Against the Death Penalty
LOCATION: Friends Center (15th & Cherry Streets)
DESCRIPTION: Sponsored by the Religious Organizing Chapter of
the Pennsylvania Abolitionists Against the Death Penalty.
Events include a "speakout" a time of prayer and
reflection on our opposition to the death penalty, breakout groups,
and vigiling around Center City. Signs, banners and religious garb
are encouraged!
CONTACT INFORMATION: Alex Volin, 215-727-3542 aug1_interfaith@yahoo.com
TIME: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
EVENT: Rally Against the Death Penalty & the Execution of
Mumia Abu-Jamal
LOCATION: Thomas Paine Plaza, JFK Boulevard & Broad Street
DESCRIPTION: Join with others in "crashing the
party" at the Executioners' Ball as we unmask the executioners
and expose their deadly deeds! Bring sings, banners,
noisemakers, and visual displays of people either executed or
sentenced to die by the state.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Pennsylvania Abolitionists, 215-724-6120 PAUADP@aol.com
There will be direct action events against the criminal injustice
system taking place throughout the city in which people are risking
arrest. If you are interested in taking part or lending support,
call 215-925-6794.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD
TIME: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
EVENT: First Thursday Vigil at the Office of "America's
Deadliest D.A." Lynne Abraham
LOCATION: 1420 Arch Street
DESCRIPTION: The Southeast Chapter of Pennsylvania
Abolitionists has maintained a vigil against the death penalty
outside the Philadelphia District Atttorney's Office on the first
Thursday of each month (sometimes weekly) for the past 3
years. This month's vigil falls on the final day of the GOP
convention. Join us for fliering, tabling and dialogue.
The focus will be "The Journey of Hope . . . From Violence to
Healing" beginning in Philadelphia on Friday, August 4th.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Terry Rumsey, 610-891-8968 TRYWCA@aol.com
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH: "THE JOURNEY OF HOPE . . . FROM
VIOLENCE TO HEALING"
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
EVENT: Kick-Off Event for the "The Journey of Hope . . .
From Violence to
Healing"
LOCATION: Terrace Area of the Independence Mall (near the
Liberty Bell at 5th & Market Streets)
DESCRIPTION: Meet families of murder victims who have chosen
forgiveness over violence, and join in a peaceful demonstration and
vigil against the death penalty. This will be the beginning of
a state-wide journey that will visit seven Pennsylvania cities and
culminate at the Children's Crusade 2000 Rally at S.C.I. Greene on
Sunday, August 13th.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Elizabeth Lindsey at 215-724-6120
<PAJourney2000@aol.com>
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PDF files containing reproducible fliers with graphics for specific
events can be emailed to you as attached files (some of them are
fairly large-memory files.) If you wish to receive these
fliers as attachments, please drop us a note and indicate which of
the following fliers you would like sent:
1. Press Conference on "Democracy and the Death
Penalty"
2. Interfaith Convergence Against the Death Penalty
3. Rally Against the Death Penalty & the Execution of
Mumia Abu-Jamal
4. Kick-Off Event for the "The Journey of Hope . . . From
Violence to
Healing"
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POSTED BY:
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Abraham J. Bonowitz
Director
Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty |
