People’s Weekly World-Amistad Awards
| December 7, 2008 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
Sunday December 7, 2008
4:00 PM
New Haven People’s Center,
37 Howe Street, New Haven Ct.
The People’s Weekly World is delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Amistad Awards which will be presented at their annual anniversary reception, “The Election of Our Lifetime-Where from Here?” As we put our full energies into this critical and historic election and fightback for the needs of working people in this devastating economic crisis, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of three grass roots leasers and organizers for social change.
*Al Marder, chair of the Amistad Committee, Ct. African American Freedom Trail and City of New Have Peace Commission has strengthened unity with his vision and steadfast activism for equality, peace, and social justice.
* Kathy Jackson, chairwoman of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in Connecticut, has inspired activism and brought forth new grassroots leaders with her hard work and consistent organizing to turn our country around.
* Juan Hernandez, assistant district leader of SEIU 32 BJ Justice for Janitors, has organized low wage and immigrant workers to win union recognition, respect and dignity on the job with his leadership, persistence and courage.
The annual greeting book this year is dedicated to the memory of our great friend Merrilee Milstein, who received the Amistad Award in 2006. She dedicated her life to the cause of working people and equality which we carry on.
The reception is hosted by the People’s Weekly World on the occasion of the 89th anniversary of the Communist Party USA. Tickets for the reception are $10.00. Checks payable to People’s Weekly World and sent to New Haven People’s Center, 37 Howe Street, New Haven Ct. 06511. e-mail: ct-pww@pobox.com. or phone 203-624-8664.
Note: Tim and I are very proud that Juan Hernandez is a recipient of an award this year. We both belong to the Justice for Janitors campaign in Hartford and have worked on the Living Wage bill for the state, have many times been out on the picket line with 32BJ, fought long and hard for decent wages and benefits from the corporate powers that be. We honor Juan, along with Jose, Kurt, Art and our sisters and brothers in 32BJ fighting for justice and not taking no for an answer from anybody! Si Se Puede Justicia!
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