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July 11, 2019 Claudia Lucero

Find out what the Chicago gang database is and how Chicago police decide who gets labeled a gang member.

Learn why communities in Chicago argue that the gang database is a violation of our civil rights and are organizing to get rid of it.

Connect with people who are finding different strategies to protect and defend community members who are in the gang database and fighting to end it.

Ven a un taller acerca de la Base de Datos de Pandillas en Chicago, donde estaremos hablando de como el Departamento de Policia decide quien es parte de una pandilla.

También estaremos hablando de por que las comunidades en Chicago estan organizando en contra de esta base de datos para proteger los derechos civiles de todas las personas en la ciudad.

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PROTEST! Take Action to End Criminalization, Detention, & Deportations

July 11, 2019 Claudia Lucero

Gather with CRLN at 10:30am on Saturday July 13 at the Joan Miro sculpture that’s immediately east of the Chicago Temple which is located at 77 W Washington. Here is the map: https://goo.gl/maps/QDXsHHiNBUcuzPQS7 . Please email Juan Carlos Hernández <JCHernandez@crln.org> if you can join!

We will join immigrant rights, social justice, and grassroots organizations to protest the administration’s destructive policies and actions, and take a stand to welcome immigrant communities in solidarity. Add your voice to those in the movement to end criminalization, detention and deportation of immigrant families in the United States.

On a daily basis, immigrant communities in Illinois live with the fear that imminent raids and escalated activity by ICE, as stated by Trump, will rip families apart. We see more information each day regarding deplorable situations at the border – where government officials deny there is a humanitarian crisis, where children are treated as less than human, and where more children have died in immigration custody in 2019 than in the past 10 years.

In Illinois, we are taking a stand.

We see the current criminalization of immigrants, those coming to our borders seeking asylum and those seeking a better life for themselves and their families, as a continuation of the United States’ deep history of exploiting and criminalizing immigrants.

We reject the framework of hate + profit. Instead we envision a movement that builds intersectional power among our vibrant communities and a nation that recognizes the incredible social and cultural value of immigrants in our society.

For more information see: https://www.facebook.com/events/693145914482339/

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DIRECTORAS CUBANAS ESTRENAN SUS PELICULAS EN CHICAGO

July 10, 2019 Claudia Lucero

¡Nuestros colaboradores compartieron información sobre este emocionante nuevo evento!

DIRECTORAS CUBANAS ESTRENAN SUS PELICULAS EN CHICAGO
Presentación en el Athenaeum Theatre Viernes, 19 de Julio a las 7:00PM

Full Spectrum Features (FSF), Americas Media Initiative (AMI) y Athenaeum Theatre
Productions se enorgullece en presentar el estreno en Chicago del documental Días de
Diciembre y el cortometraje Frágil, como parte del programa Emerging Women Filmmakers
(Mujeres Cineastas Emergentes) del la serie de películas Cuban Visions (Visiones Cubanas).
La proyección será seguida por una conversación moderada por la Directora de AMI, Alexandra
Halkin, con comentarios de dos feministas Cubanas críticas del cine, Danae Diéguez (El Ojo
Sexuado) y Dr. Zaira Zarza.

Las tres discutirán el panorama de la producción cinematográfica
Cubana para mujeres cineastas emergentes. Específicamente, abordarán temas como el
progreso y las dificultades que enfrentan las mujeres directoras en la industria cinematográfica
dominada por los hombres en Cuba y el estado actual del cine independiente en la isla.

Días de Diciembre – Dirigida por Carla Valdés León
Entre 1975 y 1991, más de 400,000 soldados y civiles cubanos fueron enviados a
Angola para apoyar al gobierno de el lado izquierdo del país. Dos mil de ellos fueron
asesinados. Los días de diciembre muestran algunas de las formas en que la misión a
Angola, un esfuerzo masivo de solidaridad de un país pequeño, continúa tocando las
vidas de los cubanos comunes.

Frágil – Dirigida por Sheyla Pool
Una hija, dedicada al cuidado de su madre con Alzheimer, quiere sentir su amor,
aunque solo sea una última vez. Esta necesidad la lleva por un camino peligroso para
descubrir que a veces el amor puede ser el sentimiento más caprichoso y
desconcertante.

Esta es la quarto instalación de Cuban Visions, una serie de presentaciones cinematográficas
que ofrecen una mirada única de la sociedad Cubana durante los principios de la revolución y
la actualidad. Boletas ya están a la venta: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10366739.

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Más información sobre FSF: https://www.fullspectrumfeatures.com/
Más información sobre el AMI: http://americasmediainitiative.org/
Para más detalles, por favor contacte a:
Alexandra Halkin, Directora – Americas Media Initiative

T: 312-282-0135 E: alex@americasmediainitiative.org

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WOMEN-DIRECTED CUBAN FILMS TO SCREEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CHICAGO

July 10, 2019 Claudia Lucero

Our collaborators shared this Press Release on an exciting new event:

WOMEN-DIRECTED CUBAN FILMS TO SCREEN FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN CHICAGO
Screening at The Athenaeum Theatre on Friday, July 19 at 7PM

Full Spectrum Features (FSF), Americas Media Initiative (AMI), and Athenaeum Theatre Productions

are thrilled to present the Chicago premiere of the documentary Días de Diciembre (December Days)

and the short fiction Frágil (Fragile), as part of the Emerging Women Filmmakers program of the Cuban Visions film series.

The screening will be followed by a conversation, moderated by AMI Director, Alexandra Halkin,
featuring Cuban feminist film critics Danae Dieguez (El Ojo Sexuado) and Dr. Zaira Zarza. The
three will discuss the landscape of Cuban film production for emerging women filmmakers.
Specifically, they will touch on the progress and pitfalls faced by women directors in Cuba’s
male dominated film industry and the current state of independent filmmaking on the island.

Días de Diciembre (December Days) – Directed by Carla Valdés León
Between 1975 and 1991 more than 400,000 Cuban soldiers and civilians were sent to
Angola in support of the country’s left-wing government. Two thousand of them were
killed. December Days shows some of the ways in which the mission to Angola—a
massive solidarity effort from a small country—continues to touch the lives of ordinary Cubans.

Frágil (Fragile) – Directed by Sheyla Pool
A daughter, dedicated to the care of her mother with Alzheimer’s, wants to feel her love,
even if it’s just one last time. This need drives her down a dangerous path to discover
that sometimes love can be the most capricious and bewildering of feelings.

More information on AMI: http://americasmediainitiative.org/
More information on FSF: https://www.fullspectrumfeatures.com/
For more details, please contact:
Alexandra Halkin, Director – Americas Media Initiative
T: 312-282-0135 E: alex@americasmediainitiative.org

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Cuba’s Javier Cabrera on the Impact of the US Blockade of Cuba’s Economic, Social and Environmental Programs

July 10, 2019 Claudia Lucero

Javier Cabrera will discuss Cuba’s changing economic development program, its community health care program, and its programs to combat climate change.

He will explain how the US blockade of Cuba, begun in 1961, and condemned on a yearly basis by overwhelming UN vote, interferes in Cuba’s ability to carry out these programs. There will be ample time for extended Q&A with the audience.

UE Hall

37 S. Ashland

Tuesday July 16, 7 pm

GILBERTO JAVIER CABRERA TRIMIÑO

Professor, University of Havana, Center for Public Administration Studies (CEAP)
Independent Writer of the UNEAC (National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba)
Coordinator of the Public Administration Network of the University of Havana
Vice President of the International University Network of Studies and Research in Population, Environment and Sustainable Local Development (www.iunetwork.org),
Coordinator of Environment and Sustainability of the University Network Iberoamericana de Territorio y Movilidad (RUITEM).

Master in Teaching Methodology (1980) Pedagogical University for Technical and Professional Education

Ph.D. in Pedagogical Sciences, specializing in Environmental Education (1989), Pedagogical University, Moscow

Postgraduate Specialization in Ecological Economics (1994), United Nations University

Research stays and postdoctoral studies in topics related to public health, environmental management and community participation:

University of Havana
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
University Autónoma de Madrid
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
University of Carlenton, Canada
Metropolitan University of London
University of California Los Angeles
University of Puerto Rico
University of Costa Rica.

Sponsors and endorsers: Chicago ALBA Solidarity, US Peace Council (Chicago), Albany Park, North Park, Mayfair Neighbors for Peace and Justice, Chicago Antiwar Coalition (CAWC), Evanston Neighbors for Peace

For more info: Stan Smith 773-322-3168, stansfieldsmith100@gmail.com

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Cuba’s Javier Cabrera on the Impact of the US Blockade of Cuba’s Economic, Social and Environmental Programs

July 10, 2019 Claudia Lucero

Javier Cabrera will discuss Cuba’s changing economic development program, its community health care program, and its programs to combat climate change.

Sunday July 14, 2pm

Chicago Public Library, Sulzer Branch

4455 N. Lincoln Ave

Professor, University of Havana, Center for Public Administration Studies (CEAP)
Independent Writer of the UNEAC (National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba)
Coordinator of the Public Administration Network of the University of Havana
Vice President of the International University Network of Studies and Research in Population, Environment and Sustainable Local Development (www.iunetwork.org),
Coordinator of Environment and Sustainability of the University Network Iberoamericana de Territorio y Movilidad (RUITEM).

Master in Teaching Methodology (1980) Pedagogical University for Technical and Professional Education

Ph.D. in Pedagogical Sciences, specializing in Environmental Education (1989), Pedagogical University, Moscow

Postgraduate Specialization in Ecological Economics (1994), United Nations University

Research stays and postdoctoral studies in topics related to public health, environmental management and community participation:

University of Havana
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
University Autónoma de Madrid
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
University of Carlenton, Canada
Metropolitan University of London
University of California Los Angeles
University of Puerto Rico
University of Costa Rica.

For more info: Stan Smith 773-322-3168, stansfieldsmith100@gmail.com

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Walk With Us! Camina Con Nosotros!

July 3, 2019 Claudia Lucero

EVENT SOLD OUT, BUT PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST (773-293-2964) IF THERE ARE CANCELLATIONS.

SPONSORSHIPS STILL WELCOME–SEE LINK BELOW.

We are proud to celebrate 30 years of effective education, action, accompaniment and advocacy on Latin America and work on justice for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers with our members and partner organizations. We have accomplished a lot – and yet, there is still a long way to go to achieve our vision of peace, justice, and well-being for all.

For CRLN’s 30^th anniversary, we are planning a very special celebration! Instead of our usual Annual Luncheon, we will have a dinner featuring photos from 30 years of our history, a video of short interviews with people about key events in our history, a speaker from Latin America – and of course, great fellowship with our wonderful members!

Estamos orgullosos de celebrar 30 años de educación efectiva, acción, acompañamiento y defensa en América Latina y trabajar en la justicia para inmigrantes, refugiados y solicitantes de asilo con nuestros miembros y organizaciones asociadas. Hemos logrado mucho, y sin embargo, aún queda mucho camino por recorrer para lograr nuestra visión de paz, justicia y bienestar para todos.

Para el 30 aniversario de CRLN, estamos planeando una celebración muy especial. En lugar de nuestro almuerzo anual habitual, tendremos una cena con fotos de 30 años de nuestra historia, un video de entrevistas cortas con personas sobre eventos clave en nuestra historia, una presentadora/o de América Latina y, por supuesto, una gran comunión con nuestros maravillosos miembros!

SPEAKER: Miriam Miranda, General Coordinator of the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH) Miriam Miranda, Coordinadora General de la Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña (OFRANEH) Click here for a brief bio.

DATE and TIME: November 2, 2019, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago/McCormick Theological Seminary, 1100 E. 55th St./ 5430 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60615 (use Greenwood Avenue door to get to the reception space for the JKM Library)

PARKING: Available in the underground lot for $5. Access lot from the driveway north of the building with entrances from University and Greenwood Avenues.

TICKETS: $80 Regular

$72 Member discount

$50 Students/Low-income

$640 Table of 8

Send a check to CRLN, 4750 N. Sheridan Rd., #429, Chicago, IL 60640-5078, or pay online at http://bit.ly/CRLNat30

SPONSORSHIP: Check out our sponsorship levels and benefits at http://bit.ly/CRLNbook

ADBOOK: Our Event Program Book this year will include ads. It’s an opportunity to share a memory, a photo from a CRLN activity you were part of, a wish for CRLN’s future and/or you can share info on an upcoming event you are planning. Deadline for submission: October 21.

Order your ad (or become a sponsor) online at http://bit.ly/CRLNbook or contact Sharon Hunter-Smith at 773-293-2964 or at shunter-smith@crln.org

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FREE Edwin Espinal and Raul Alvarez

June 27, 2019 Claudia Lucero Action Alerts, Central America Honduras

CRLN, along with the Honduras Solidarity Network, is pushing initiates for the liberation of political prisoners Edwin Espinal and Raul Alvarez! The extents to which these two have been repressed are examples of the perpetual efforts by the US and other entities to undermine Honduras’ sovereignty.

Edwin is a close friend of Berta Cáceres, slain leader and the subject of the Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act.

Ask your representatives to speak out on the bill:

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urge-your-rep-to-speak-out-on-10th-anniversary/

Follow the link for a timeline of the violations of Due Process on the Judicial Case Against Political Prisoners Edwin Espinal & Raul Alvarez:

http://freeedwinespinallibertad.blogspot.com/

Watch the brief video detailing events of Edwin Espinal’s case:

https://vimeo.com/307472141

You will find alerts on the risk to the lives of Edwin and Raul by clicking Like and Follow on the Free Edwin Espinal Libertad Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/freeEDWINESPINALlibertad/

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Ask your Rep to Speak Out on the Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act

June 26, 2019 Claudia Lucero Action Alerts, Central America #BertaCaceresAct

Click the links to contact your representative and ask them to sign Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act:

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urge-your-rep-to-speak-out-on-10th-anniversary/

https://www.solidaritycollective.org/bertacaceresact

The Solidarity Collective includes that the bill states:

“The Honduran police are widely established to be deeply corrupt and to commit human rights abuses, including torture, rape, illegal detention, and murder, with impunity” and that the military has committed violations of human rights. Therefore, the bill asks that the United States suspend all “…security assistance to Honduran military and police until such time as human rights violations by Honduran state security forces cease and their perpetrators are brought to justice.”

Read about 10 Years Since the Coup in Honduras:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/urge-your-rep-to-speak-out-on-10th-anniversary/

Follow what our friends at the Honduras Solidarity Network share on Facebook: @HondurasSolidarityNetwork and Twitter: @HondurasSol

You can find updates on Berta’s case at: https://berta.copinh.org/

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10 years of US and Canadian Supported Dictatorship in Honduras 10 Years of Resistance and Solidarity

June 26, 2019 Claudia Lucero Action Alerts, Central America

On June 28th, 2019, 10 years will have passed since the 2009 coup. For 10 years, Hondurans have maintained a powerful resistance against neoliberalism, militarism and corruption, and continue to demand a real democracy, sovereignty and a “refounding” of the country. The resistance against the US and Canada-backed regime in Honduras continues to inspire others. Today, teachers and health care workers have ignited the latest upsurge as they refused to accept the @JuanOrlandoH regime’s dismantling of public education and health care. The struggle is far from over, stand up in solidarity with Hondurans!

Click on our Action Alerts page to find out how you can help by asking your reps to speak out on the Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act

Be sure to follow our friends @HondurasSolidarityNetwork on Facebook and see their release on the topic at:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b6ZqKkMzsj9xYu5MZ0UrfKKp9AwK7ELTvLwcf8wOcpE/edit

The following article offers context on the coup:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/06/honduras-protest-crackdown-190621221439388.html

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