Join BAYAN USA Feb.4th Philippine Solidarity Week
Philippine Solidarity Week is a week of activities beginning on February 4 to commemorate the Philippine-American War and to raise awareness and support for the continuing struggle of the Filipino people for national liberation. It is led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-USA or BAYAN-USA.Since 1899, U.S. troops have maintained their presence in the Philippines through permanent military and naval bases and through military agreements and treaties that undermines Philippine sovereignty. These military bases have served as launching pads for U.S. Imperialist aggression in Asia. With the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPPA) and the Joint Force 2020 ventures, U.S. troops will continue imperialist aggression in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the Philippines.There are a number of ways individuals and organizations can participate:Call for Endorsement & MessagesBAYAN USA is also celebrating 10 years of activism and social change! We are calling on all progressive organizations, peace and anti-war activists to celebrate with us by creating a Solidarity Statement Video and launch solidarity actions in support of the continuing struggle of the Filipino people for genuine independence.As an organization against militarism, war, and imperialism we ask you to join us in solidarity. Being an endorser can be any of the following:* Solidarity Statement/Video* Take a photo with the picture below or write your own message* Co-Host or Host an event with a BAYAN orgCollected statements, pictures, and videos can be sent to bayanusa.ne@gmail.comSocial Media CampaignTake a photo and post on facebook/instagram/twitter/etc. with one of the attached signs saying:Advance the National Democratic Movement of the Philippines!I stand in solidarity with the National Democratic Movement of the PhilippinesOR CREATE YOUR OWN MESSAGE WITH A BLANK SIGN!Tag with #PhilSolidarity or email to bayanusa.ne@gmail.com and upload between Feb 1 - 10Petition Campaign (Goal is to reach 1000)Justice for Jennifer Laude Online Petitionhttp://www.ipetitions.com/petition/justice-for-filipina-trans-woman-jennifer-laude Attend Events - Phil Sol Week EventsEducational Discussion: Youth on the MarchSunday, February 1st 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMHosted by Anakbayan New Jersey and New Jersey Youth for Immigrant LiberationLocation - Social Justice House, 125 Glenwood Avenue, Jersey City, NJhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407730799393591/Potluck and Film Screening/Discussion of Sa Ngalan Ng Tubo and Mindanao: The Land of Promise?Wednesday, February 4th 7:00 PMHosted by Food and Water Watch and Slow Food RutgersLocation - George Street Co-Op (89 Morris Street, New Brunswick, NJ)https://www.facebook.com/events/877761138963858/Film Screening and Discussion of "Modern Heroes Modern Slaves"Friday, February 6th 6:00 PMHosted by Anakbayan New Jersey and AFSC immigrant Rights ProgramLocation - 89 Market Street, 4th Floor Newark, NJhttps://www.facebook.com/events/775311359203509/Pinay HERstories: Migration to LiberationSunday, February 8th 2:00 PMHosted by GABRIELA New YorkLocation - YaYa Network 224 West 29th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NYhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1521295378136323/Educational Discussion: From Fagen to Ferguson: International Solidarity Against Torture & Extrajudicial KillingsWednesday, February 11th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMHosted by New York Community for Human Rights in the PhilippinesLocation - Amnesty International, 5 Penn Plaza, 16th Floor, New York, NYAnd Many More to come!