La Capilla del Barrio and NBHRN plan Community Celebration of Oscar López Rivera’s Birthday Jan 8!
Come and eat birthday cake, hear original performances by the Batey Urbano, La Capilla youth and Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos High School on Oscar López Rivera and an update on the campaign to free him. Download the leaflet here. Date: Sunday, January 8, 2012 Place: La Capilla del Barrio, 3054 W. Armitage Ave Time: 11:30am
15 Years of Giving Voice to Women and Transgender Prisoners in California
An interview with Diana Block, Pam Faden, and Dierdre Wilson –three members of the California Coalition for Women Prisoners, which is celebrating its 15th year with an event in SF on Friday Oct. 14: Silent Arts & Crafts Auction of donations by local artists begins at 6:30 pm; Program at 7 pm; $20 donation, no [...]
Former Political Prisoner Speaks
Puerto Rican Nationalist Carlos Alberto Torres to Lecture on His Incarceration, Political Prisoner Campaigns, and Puerto Rico Thursday, October 6, 2011 by INDY STAFF This week, the UCSB MultiCultural Center (MCC) presents Art as Activism: Political Prisoners, and Puerto Rican Independence, a talk by Puerto Rican independentista Carlos Alberto Torres. Torres will speak about his experiences [...]
Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Speaks at Evergreen State College
Sat, 10/08/2011 – 3:04pm — Anonymous Puerto Rican history, the struggle for independence! Carlos Torres, 30 years served as political prisoner in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rican history, the struggle for independence! Carlos Torres, 30 years served as political prisoner in Puerto Rico. Saturday, October 15 · 2pm, The Evergreen State College, Seminar 2 E1105 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178171868929590 Carlos Alberto [...]
May 29 Commemorative Events in Chicago
An update on the day’s program for Chicago as we head toward the events commemorating May 29, 2011 (the day of Oscar’s arrest and subsequent imprisonment for the last 30 years), 1) Arrival of the Freedom Walkers Over 30 Freedom Walkers will be arriving to the Unity Ecumenical Service, several of which will have marched [...]
Organizer’s Meeting to Free Oscar
Join supporters of Puerto Rican political prisoner Oscar López in the renewed campaign for his release! Saturday, January 15 from 05:30 PM to 7:00 PM Resist Art Collective at 2708 West Division Street, Chicago Hear a report back on Oscar’s case from Jan Susler. Alejandro Molina will discuss the second phase of the campaign. Learn [...]
Pancake/Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser for the Campaign to Free Oscar
Bring family, friends and supporters to this important fundraiser for the campaign to free Oscar López Rivera.
Oscar López Rivera Petition Drive & Educational-November 12
Come and hear former Puerto Rican political prisoners, Alejandrina Torres & Ricardo Jimenez, speak. Help NBHRN reach its goal of 40,000 petitions for Oscar Lopez Rivera! Sign and take petitions to get signed!
Celebrate Puerto Rican Politic…
Celebrate Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Carlos Alberto Torres Homecoming! Mon, July 26th, at La Casita de Don Pedro, 2620 W. Division, 4pm
April 3rd Commemoration of 30 Years of Activism
Reflections by former political prisoners Luis Rosa and Alicia Rodríguez; Showcasing 30 years of campaign art and literature.
Upcoming Events: 2010
Join us for these 2010 events for the release of Carlos Alberto Torres and Oscar López Rivera!
Annual Pancake Breakfast Sale to Benefit Oscar & Carlos
Come, get stuffed, support the Puerto Rican political prisoners & do your holiday shopping all in one shot!
Fiesta de Liberación: August 21 at Sonotheque
Come and party with us and raise money for the Puerto Rican political prisoners!
April 4: 29 years of Struggle, Resistance and Success
April 4th Commemoration of the Capture of the Patriotas • Join NBHRN on Saturday April 4th, 2009, 6:30pm • Batey Urbano 2620 W. Division
$10 admission
San Francisco 8 Chicago Tour
Eight former Black community activists—Black Panthers and others—were arrested in 2007 on California charges dating back to 1971.
Crime Against Humanity Returns to Chicago!
The cast and crew of Crime against Humanity would like to truly thank every person that helped make 2008 east coast tour a success…
Crime Against Humanity East Coast Tour
Check out the East Coast Crime Against Humanity shows this December!
Crime Against Humanity Fundraiser: July 18-20
The cast of Crime Against Humanity is holding three shows at Batey Urbano (2620 W Division Street) this weekend to raise money for their trip to Puerto Rico. Please support this amazing work.
Puerto Rican Political Prisoners, Control Units & the Campaign to Close Tamms: June 27
Featuring the film, Through the Wire, and guest speakers Jan Sulser of the Peoples Law Office, Stephen Eisenman of Tamms Year Ten and Johnnie Walker, former prisoner at Tamms.
30th Puerto Rican Peoples Parade • June 14
Grand Marshall Lolita Lebrón (invited), Honored Guests Los Tres Reyes Magos de Vieques (invited), Honorary Marshall Flor Crisostomo
Crime Against Humanity: April 2008
Imagine 27 years of your life living in a space 6 feet by 9 feet. Imagine being confined in isolation with no human contact. Imagine the shakedowns, the strip searches and the complete disregard for your humanity.
Crime Against Humanity: Official Opening April 5
Special dinner with Luis Rosa begins at 5:30pm
followed by Crime Against Humanity at 7:00pm
Batey Urbano, 2620 W. Division
Legacies of Corretjer: April 4
Commemoration of the Capture of the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners
“Legacies of Corretjer”
Friday, April 4, 6PM • Casa Puertorriqueña, 1237 N California
$25 per individual, $200 for table of 10
International Women’s Day: March 9
International Women’s Day: Learning and Leading Through the Legacy of Puerto Rican Women March 9, 10AM-1PM Batey Urbano • 2620 W Division Street