Dear friends,
On Friday, October 2, the World March for Peace and Nonviolence begins its 93-day campaign across the planet. That date also marks the “International Day of Non-Violence,” established by the UN in 2007 to recognize the importance of nonviolence as a way of life and as a tactic of social change.
To help celebrate these 2 landmarks, we invite you to join us at one or more of the following events here in NYC:
Interfaith Sunrise Blessing
8AM, Battery Park waterfront (near the Ellis Island ferry terminal)
Join religious leaders from multiple faiths and spiritualities in sending prayersof protection and well-being to the international team of marchers as they begin their journey in Wellington, New Zealand, and well-wishes to all worldwide who
will be taking action in the next three months to help bring about a world free of violence. Co-sponsored by the Interfaith Center of New York. Reception and press conference to follow.
Teaching Nonviolence
Various locations
Throughout the day, teachers, educators, and after-school workers will incorporate activities and themes related to nonviolence into their lessons, including peace murals, moments of silence/reflection, film discussions, and workshops on conflict resolution and anti-bullying. See www.worldmarchusa.net/educators.php for more info.
Brooklyn Ahimsa! Bringin’ the Funk Back to Brooklyn
7:30PM Brooklyn Lyceum, 4th Ave & Union St., Bklyn, R to Union St. stop
A World March kickoff concert featuring an international, cross-genre lineup, including EARTHDRIVER, THE CITIZENS, MAHINA MOVEMENT, RED BARAAT and CHOCO ORTA. Celebrate the power of nonviolence through music, dance, & a multi-media presentation of October 2nd events from around the world.
Order tickets on line for $10 at www.brooklynlyceum.com.
Please come join us on the 2nd, and check out our website (www.worldmarchusa.net) to find our how you can participate in our 93 Days of Peace and Nonviolence in NYC, between October 2 – January 2.
Thank you.
Dennis Redmond
US Coordinator
World March for Peace & Nonviolence
for more info:
info [at] worldmarchusa.net
212 313 9480
www.worldmarchusa.net
