Korea Crisis Discussion Forum
There's no doubt that the situation in Korea right now is very delicate and tensions are high. Come get the facts on the current crisis, and have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss South Korea, U.S., China, and North Korea policy in the region, what activism is taking place around the current crisis, and what we can do.
Date: Thursday, 12/9/10
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 or 9:30
Where: SYPP, 2820 E Cherry
See below for the Factsheet about the West Sea Crisis in Korea from the National Campaign to END the Korean War
WestSeaCrisisFactsheet120110
You're invited to SNS's KEEP reportback!
**KEEP REPORTBACK and Fundraiser**
Friday, October 29th @ 7pm-9pm
Delicious Korean Food!
Location: The 2100 Building
2100 24th Ave
Seattle, WA 98144-4637
Suggested Donation $10
Mark your calendars! Sahngnoksoo members Meejin Richart and Jennifer Seayoung Yim recently traveled to Korea on the Korea Education and Exposure Program. (http://nodutdol.org/index.php/KEEP/) They met with and were inspired by various organizations in Korea working towards justice and peace. In this reportback will discuss the impact of President Lee Myung Bak's neoliberal policies in Korea, current Korean movement work and explore the role of allies in the Korean diaspora.
We hope to see you there!
Donations will support the work of Sahngnoksoo, a Seattle-based grassroots progressive organization of Koreans and Korean Americans creating social change. A portion of the night's proceeds will benefit select social justice organizations based in Korea!
More about Sahngnoksoo:
Together, we work to build political power for the self-determination and liberation of Koreans of all identities. Together, we create a new path for activism in the Korean and Korean American community. And together, we pave the way for stronger Korean and Korean American participation in the larger social justice movement.
www.twitter.com/SNS206
www.sahngnoksoo.org
More about KEEP: The mission of KEEP is to increase awareness of and strengthen the global movement for peace and justice on the Korean peninsula and in the United States and North America. Through building relationships and communities, KEEP seeks to broaden our understanding of and participation in the liberation struggles and unification of the Korean people.
Can't make it? Still want to support the work of Sahngnoksoo? We have PayPal! http://sahngnoksoo.org/2008/donate/donate.html
SAVE THE DATE: SNS Fundraiser
**Sahngnoksoo Fundraiser Show & Karaoke Contest @ Imo Asian Bistro!!**
Tuesday, June 15th @ 8pm
Food @ 8, Live show @ 9, Karaoke Contest @ 10
704 1st Ave (Corner of 1st & Cherry in Pioneer Square)
Show & Karaoke Contest are ALL AGES, 21+ to drink
$10 cover; $5 to enter karaoke contest
Mark your calendars! Come enjoy good people, good food, a live show featuring performances by Language Arts (la206.bandcamp.com), Dakota (modakota.com) and the Gifted Program (www.myspace.com/gprogram). Then, enter our karaoke contest to win priceless prizes from poetry slam tickets to $50 gift certificate to Imo's!! We look forward to seeing you there!*
All cover fees support the awesome work of Sahngnoksoo, a Seattle-based grassroots progressive organization of Koreans and Korean Americans creating social change.
More about Sahngnoksoo:
Together, we work to build political power for the self-determination and liberation of Koreans of all identities. Together, we create a new path for activism in the Korean and Korean American community. And together, we pave the way for stronger Korean and Korean American participation in the larger social justice movement.
www.twitter.com/SNS206
www.sahngnoksoo.org
Can't make it? Still want to support the work of Sahngnoksoo? We have PayPal! http://sahngnoksoo.org/2008/donate/donate.html
SNS Statement on International Human Rights Day
Tonight and always, we stand in the belly of the beast in solidarity with other community organizations working against U.S. military occupation of Asian and Pacific Island nations. We oppose state-sponsored violence and human rights violations such as the massacre in Maguindanao. This outrage is all too familiar as we look back only a generation to the massacre in Kwangju, South Korea - where soldiers, under the orders of a dictator backed by the US, killed hundreds of workers and students fighting for democracy.
In the name of those who died for human rights in Maguindanao, in Kwangju, and worldwide, we condemn the use and abuse of our land and people under the excuse of false democracy. As Americans, we reject the human rights abuses in our own country, including the inhumane detentions and deportations of immigrants and the destruction of famliies. We decry the human rights abuses in our homeland, including the second-class citizenship of migrant workers and returning adoptees.
This year on international human rights day we choose to build with our communities, bear witness for our people and affirm our commitment to fighting for justice, peace and empowerment.
Toojeng!
International Human Rights Day Event on December 10
"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH"
Join progressive groups in Seattle to commemorate human rights for all oppressed people worldwide. December 10, 2009 marks the 61st anniversary of the United Nations adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As part of an internationally coordinated effort, community members in Seattle will speak out and provide performances calling for justice against human rights violations around the globe.
When: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Where: Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant (20th & Jackson St. Seattle)
Time: 6:00-8:00pm. *Potluck*
Who: Open to the public
This event is free and co-sponsored by: BAYAN - Pacific Northwest, International League of People Struggle (ILPS), Pinay Sa Seattle, Anakbayan- Seattle, Philippine-US Solidarity Organization, Sahngnoksoo, Khmer in Action, and Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant.