Environmental Justice and Non-Violent Rally against BP
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4:
WHAT: Teach-In for Unification for Environmental Justice in the Gulf Coast
WHEN: Thursday, August 4, 10 am-1pm
WHERE: First Unitarian Church, 5212 Claiborne, NOLA
NOTES: Confirmed speakers to date - LaTosha Brown GCF, Anne Rolfes - LABB, Aaron Viles - GRN, Dr. Mike Robicheau, Darlene Campbell - Immaculate Heart, Stephen Bradberry - The Alliance Insitute, Devin Martin - Sierra Club, more to follow..
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4:
WHAT: Non-violent action (protest) against BP.
Advocating for ill workers and residents, completion of clean-up, continuation of interim payments, an end to blaming fishermen for sea animal deaths, a Citizen’s Advisory Committee, fines to the Gulf. Theme: “The oil is still here and so are we.”
WHEN: Thursday, August 4th, 5pm
WHERE: 1250 Poydras, NOLA
NOTES: Wear themed/dark clothing, bring visuals/photos illustrating spill destruction, dead sea life, dolphins, turtles, fish, birds.
