National Boricua Human Rights Network » Upcoming Events http://boricuahumanrights.org Tue, 21 May 2013 03:31:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 La Capilla del Barrio and NBHRN plan Community Celebration of Oscar López Rivera’s Birthday Jan 8! http://boricuahumanrights.org/2011/12/16/la-capilla-del-barrio-and-nbhrn-plan-community-celebration-of-oscar-lopez-riveras-birthday-jan-8/ http://boricuahumanrights.org/2011/12/16/la-capilla-del-barrio-and-nbhrn-plan-community-celebration-of-oscar-lopez-riveras-birthday-jan-8/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:07:39 +0000 admin http://boricuahumanrights.org/?p=2274 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

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Puerto Rican Nationalist Carlos Alberto Torres to Lecture on His Incarceration, Political Prisoner Campaigns, and Puerto Rico

Thursday, October 6, 2011

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 as a political prisoner in the U.S. for 30 years, Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. territory, and ongoing campaigns for political prisoners — as well as how these issues relate to human rights. The talk begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, in the MCC’s lounge (UCSB campus). Admission is free. Call 893-8411 for more info.

http://www.independent.com/news/2011/oct/06/former-political-prisoner-speaks/

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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 Torres spent 30 years in prison for his politics and is here in Olympia to share his human story of liberation, incarceration, torture, survival and the struggle of the Puerto Rican people in their Independence movement.

Carlos Alberto will be speaking on Puerto Rican history and the struggle for independence, Puerto Ricans in the diaspora, his inspiring history and the situation of political prisoners.

Carlos Alberto has been a major activist in the Puerto Rico independence movement. He was convicted of seditious conspiracy and sentenced to 78 years in prison in 1980. He served 30 years as a political prisoner before being released on parole one year ago. As a prisoner he suffered both mental and physical torture.

He is living in Puerto Rico, making pottery and is currently is on a tour of the United States sharing his experiences and knowledge of Puerto Rico and the independence movement, and of current political prisoners.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Alberto_Torres_%28Puerto_Rican_Natio…

Event Date:
Saturday, October 15, 2011 – 2:00pm

http://pugetsoundanarchists.org/node/1002

]]> http://boricuahumanrights.org/2011/10/12/puerto-rico-political-prisoner-speaks-at-evergreen-state-college/feed/ 0 May 29 Commemorative Events in Chicago http://boricuahumanrights.org/2011/05/21/may-29-commemorative-events-in-chicago/ http://boricuahumanrights.org/2011/05/21/may-29-commemorative-events-in-chicago/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 16:06:04 +0000 admin http://boricuahumanrights.org/?p=1817 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 almost 200 miles in 10 days, from Terre Haute, IN to Chicago, IL and the majority marching 30 miles to Chicago. HELP US GREET THEM by joining us at the Ecumenical Service below.

2) Unity Ecumenical Service
Lincoln Methodist Memorial Church
3:00pm
2242 S. Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608

3) Arrival of the Freedom Bikers and Cultural Event at La Casita de Don Pedro
Over 30 Freedom Bikers will be arriving to La Casita de Don Pedro, after biking to and from Glenview, IL where Oscar Lopez Rivera was arrested on May 29, 1981. HELP US GREET THEM! Join us at the cultural celebration below.

La Casita de Don Pedro
2625 W. Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622

Included are a series of attachments, including the Sunday Bulletin announcement insert for the service on next Sunday, May 29, 2011 as well as the press release for the Freedom Walk, pledge sheet and leaflet. Lastly, the Call to a Season of Prayer and Meditation for Oscar Lopez Rivera is also attached. Please download the attachments to gather pledges, mobilize your church and contact press for this event. See you on Sunday, May 29!

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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 how you can help. ¡Qué salga ya!

]]> http://boricuahumanrights.org/2011/01/13/organizers-meeting-to-free-oscar/feed/ 0 Pancake/Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser for the Campaign to Free Oscar http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/11/12/pancakewaffle-breakfast-fundraiser-for-the-campaign-to-free-oscar/ http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/11/12/pancakewaffle-breakfast-fundraiser-for-the-campaign-to-free-oscar/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:40:41 +0000 miguel http://boricuahumanrights.org/?p=1373 Please join us for the Annual All You Can Eat Pancake/Waffle Sale!

Bring family, friends and supporters to this important fundraiser for the campaign to free Oscar López Rivera. The event will feature Puerto Rican community artisans selling their artwork and handicraft. Come eat, sign a petition for Oscar’s parole, and do your holiday shopping!

  • December 5, 10AM-1PM
  • Casa Puertorriqueña, 1247 N. California Ave.,1st Floor
  • Sliding scale $5-$15 at the door
  • Tickets are being sold in advance.
    • ]]>     http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/11/12/pancakewaffle-breakfast-fundraiser-for-the-campaign-to-free-oscar/feed/ 0     Oscar López Rivera Petition Drive & Educational-November 12 http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/11/10/oscar-lopez-rivera-petition-drive-educational-november-12/ http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/11/10/oscar-lopez-rivera-petition-drive-educational-november-12/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:34:48 +0000 miguel http://boricuahumanrights.org/?p=1361 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!

    Resist, 2708 W Division Street
    Friday, November 12, 6-8:30PM

    View Larger Map

    Pick up petitions!

    ]]>     http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/11/10/oscar-lopez-rivera-petition-drive-educational-november-12/feed/ 0     Celebrate Puerto Rican Politic… http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/07/10/celebrate-puerto-rican-politic/ http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/07/10/celebrate-puerto-rican-politic/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:49:37 +0000 admin http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/07/10/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

    ]]>     http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/07/10/celebrate-puerto-rican-politic/feed/ 0     April 3rd Commemoration of 30 Years of Activism http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/03/25/jornada-360-april-3rd-2010/ http://boricuahumanrights.org/2010/03/25/jornada-360-april-3rd-2010/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:18:28 +0000 miguel http://boricuahumanrights.org/?p=1099 30 Years

    Commemorating the capture of the Puerto Rican political prisoners
    Celebrating 30 years of activism

    Reflections by former political prisoners Luis Rosa and Alicia Rodríguez

    Showcasing 30 years of campaign art and literature

    April 3rd, 6-9pm
    Batey Urbano, 2620 W Division Street

     

    Download a pdf version of the leaflet below.

     

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    Birthday of our Patriot, Oscar López Rivera, January 6, 2010
    Special letter from the former Puerto Rican political prisoners calling for unity and for the release of the remaining political prisoners! Go to BoricuaHumanRights.org on January 6th to read the official document.

    Bring Them Home Now! January 30, 2010 at 6PM
    A local call to advance the campaign to free the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners! Former Puerto Rican political prisoner Ricardo Jiménez invites you for an evening of brainstorming and possibilities.
    NBHRN Resource Center
    2636 W. Division 1st floor rear

    Buy Original Work from Political Prisoner Oscar López Rivera, February 13th & 27th, 2010 at 6PM
    Gallery Opening of Oscar’s Work. Sale of art is a fundraiser for his granddaughter’s education. Poetry featuring Xavier Luis Burgos w/ open mic, followed by jam session w/ Reyes, Eric López and Peter Vale.
    NBHRN Resource Center
    2636 W. Division 1st floor rear

    30 Days for 30 Years, March 4th-April 3rd, 2010 at 6PM
    To bring attention to the 30 years of incarceration of political prisoner Carlos Alberto Torres, NBHRN is organizing “30 days for 30 years”, a 30 day interactive art installation. We are inviting 30 people to stay 24 hours in a storefront prison cell for 30 days straight. This will be a national event with installations throughout the country and Puerto Rico. First prisoner goes in on March 4th.
    Batey Urbano
    2620 W. Division

    30 Days for 30 Years, Closing Ceremony, April 3rd, 2010 at 5PM
    Poetry, music and reflection on the 30 years of Patriot Carlos Alberto Torres’ incarceration. Special guests, former Puerto Rican political prisoners. Report on the status of Carlos’ case. Updates on the current campaign.

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