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From: Tom Burke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: MLL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 11:45 PM
Subject: [MLL] Fw: API/Multiracial Solidarity on the Streets of DNC Protest
NEWS FLASH!
Best regards,
Tom Burke
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From: "george iechika mckinney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 4:16 AM
Subject: FW: API/Multiracial Solidarity on the Streets of DNC Protest
> >From the Front-ALF at D2KLA
>
> Street Solidarity
> API and Multiracial Solidarity Prevails on the Streets of the DNC Protests
>
> Three large Asian groups joined together Monday to march together against
> corporate capitalism and imperialist globalization.
>
> Asian Left Forum hooked up with Young Koreans United and Bayan at the
> anti-globalization march to form an organized contingent of over 100
> activists. Many of the ALF and Bayan folks wore yellow arm bands in an act
> of solidarity, while YKU led the group with Korean drumming.
>
> The strongest message coming from the three groups was the demand for the
> right to self determination for Asian countries and other Third World
> countries everywhere.
>
> YKU carried a hugh yellow banner demanding U.S. troops out of Korea, while
> Bayan folks carried banners and signs that said, "U.S. Military Aids kills
> Pilipinos!" During the march, the Asian contingent led marchers with a
> chant, "U.S. troops out of Korea! When do we want? Now!" "Korea" was
> interchanged with the "Philippines," and "Okinawa."
> We were also joined by Latino brothers and sisters from various
> organizations, including Janitors for Justice and UCLA MechA, who joined
in
> the chanting for the removal of U.S. troops from "Puerto Rico," "Chiapas,"
> and "Aztlan." The Asian contingent led chants in Tagalog and Spanish. Also
> at the march and rally were STORM, New Raza Left, AGENDA, National
Zapitista
> Student Alliance, and Communities for a Better Environment, and others.
>
> More Updates From the Streets ?..
> (From Shin Yi of the Bay Area ALF)
>
> The ALF has made many new connections with the ethnic media and the
general
> public through interviews, networking, and leafletting. ALF members spoke
> with Pulsar Agencia Info from Ecuador; the Chinese Daily News; the Korea
> Times; Ollin Radio 104.7 FM; Byan Jaesang, a freelance videographer from
> Seoul, Korea; and many others. The history, principles, and goals of the
> ALF have been articulated through these conversations.
>
> According to Tara Munson, ALF member-Santa Barbara, "The common enemy is
the
> corporations who fund the two parties. The only time that the politicians
> seem to listen is when they're scared by the mass mobilizations." Other
> members are reiterating the anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist platform of
> the ALF and the need for more left dialogue and activities within API
> communities.
>
> ALF members have had various responses to the nature of the demonstrations
> thus far. During the Day of Action Against Imperialist Globalization
> rally, Lisa Nakamura, ALF member-Bay Area, noted that the rally could
> benefit from being more diverse, particularly with the presence of more
> young people. Shiu Ming Cher, ALF member-LA, and others have noted that
the
> rallies have been well-organized and peaceful thus far. Nevertheless, a
> stronger presence of API organizations and other radical people of color
is
> needed throughout the protests.
>
> The ALF spoke with others interested in international solidarity and who
> support the activities of the ALF. Statement from the Colombia Action
> Network: "The Colombia Action Network is here to bring awareness about Al
> Gore's connection to the repression in Colombia. He has investments in
> Occidental Oil, which has been trying to push the indigenous U'wa off
their
> land. He personally lobbied for a military aid package in the spring,
which
> would amount to $2 million per day for two years sent to Colombia's
> military. Vote for Gore is a vote for war!" Meredith also noted that she
> has felt the demonstrations thus far have been, "really warm and providing
> an open space that welcomes progressive dialogue." She is a supporter of
> the ALF and the La Raza Left.
>
> Haena Cho of Young Koreans United was interviewed by the ALF as to their
> purpose during the protests. YKU opposes US military presence in South
> Korea and demands that the US support the recent peace process initiated
in
> Korea. According to Cho, the war in Korea has long been over, and it's
time
> for the US to pull out. YKU has approximately 100 members nationwide who
> range in age from 17-35. They are also linked to organizations overseas.
>
> A wide spectrum of issues and groups are represented at the rallies,
> including anti-corporate globalization, anti-imperialist, pro-labor,
> environmental conservation, radical people of color, and international
> solidarity. Signs everywhere carry the following slogans: "Labor says: No
> Nafta, WTO, and Fast Track"; "Cancel 3rd World Debt"; "Stop Bombing Iraq
> Children"; "Save Our Forests"; "Stop Navajo Relocation"; and "US Guns Kill
> Pilipinos"; and ""US Military Out of South Korea." The protests provide
> great opportunities to make connections among these various issues and
> organizations, especially among Asians and other radical people of color.
>
> Speakers at the rallies have also been diverse. Lester Garcia of the
Youth
> Organizing Committee underscored the injustices of the prison-industrial
> complex and the need for greater educational rights. His statement
focused
> on the power of the New Youth movement spreading throughout the US and the
> world to fight "the racist-classist set-up" and demand justice. The YOC
> also demands the immediate repeal of Proposition 21 and 209 and the
> diversion of funds from prisons to education. Along with CEJ (which
stands
> for?), and the New Raza Left, YOC will sponsor the Education Not
> Incarceration rally on Tuesday, which the ALF will attend.
>
> A representative from the National Zapatista Student Alliance spoke on the
> need for solidarity with international struggles against imperialism and
> militarization. The NZSA demands a national boycott of all US military
> recruitment at colleges and institutions; the creation of 100 schools by
> Oct. 12; and an immediate end to the war in Chiapas, Mexico.
>
> Lorrie Nair spoke on behalf of the International Wages Due Lesbians
> organization. According to Nair, women do 2/3 of the world's work for 5%
of
> the income, and 2/3 of women's work is unwaged. Many of them are
lesbians,
> who face discrimination and are forced to lead double lives. The IWDL
also
> opposes military spending and stands in solidarity with international
> struggles. Their demands include recognition for all caring work and pay
> equity between men and women and among women on a global scale.
>
> The Asian Left Forum is a national network of radical Asian activists and
> organizations who are joining thousands of demonstrators this week in
> protesting the undemocratic and oppressive U.S. political system.
>
> For more information on the Asian Left Forum or the ALF DNC activities,
> visit http://www.asianleftforum.org, call 209-254-9895 (VM) or People's
Core
> in LA 213-625-7705
>
> General information: Los Angeles Direct Action Network
> http://d2kla.org/dan.html 323-993-7212
>
>
>
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