Our BIG Event: Thursday 7-9pm: Celebrating Families of Incarcerated Children

Please join Books Not Bars and Van Jones:
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Spirit of Freedom: Honoring the Families of Incarcerated Children
THIS THURSDAY
September 22nd, 7-9pm
First Congregational Church, Oakland
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The past two weeks have shown how important it is to stand with families
that have been abandoned by our government. Young people and people of
color who are trapped in jail cells or left behind in flood waters deserve
our undivided support. On the heels of our September 10th event in support
of families from New Orleans, and as our campaign to close the CYA verges
on major victory, we take this opportunity to link efforts.

Ermica Wilson, a gospel singer evacuated from New Orleans will bless us
with her beautiful voice. Family members from Louisiana now in the Bay Area
will be present.

Join VAN JONES and BOOKS NOT BARS to honor the struggle and success of the
families of young people locked up in California's abusive and costly youth
prisons (CYA). This is a rare opportunity to hear from families and honor
their strength to fight for a new juvenile justice system.

PLEASE RSVP TODAY: monet [at] ellabakercenter.org or 510-428-3939 x228.

Requested donation of $10 at the door -- no one turned away for lack of
funds.




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