People's World Amistad Awards Highlight Unity and Struggle
"United
in Struggle for a Better World -- Unidos en La Lucha por un Mundo
Mejor," is the theme of this year's People's World Amistad
Awards to be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 4:00 pm at the
First and Summerfield United Methodist Church, 425 College Street,
New Haven.
The
event will bring people together from around the state to celebrate
the awardees and stand in unity against policies of hate, division
and fear that threaten democracy and our future.
It
is being held at the church in solidarity with Nelson Pinos who has
been living there in sanctuary for one year so as not to be separated
from his family under threat of deportation.
The
Awards will be presented to three
women who are fierce warriors in the forefront demanding workers' and
immigrant rights, social justice, peace and equality for a better and
sustainable world. They are:
-- Eva Bermudez
Zimmerman, first Latina candidate for state wide office in
Connecticut and SEIU union organizer representing child care workers.
-- Shelley Davis,
president of the Hartford Labor Coalition and AFT Paraeducators who
is a leader for the rights of public sector union members and the
people they serve, especially the youth.
-- Louise Simmons,
acclaimed social work educator and labor-community social justice
activist who was a City Councilperson in Hartford (People for Change
Party), and has led many racial and economic justice organizations
including chairing the board of Connecticut Center for a New Economy.
Special
recognition will be given to Chaz Carmon, director of Ice the Beef
Youth, for his extraordinary talent and dedication to provide
opportunities for young people in the performing arts.
Performances
will be offered by Son Jarocho, Ice the Beef and St. Lukes Steel
Band.
Following
the program a reception / community potluck will be held in the
church to raise funds for Nelson and his family. Those attending are
invited to bring a dish if they like.
The
annual Awards are presented to allies by the Connecticut People's
World Committee on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the
Communist Party USA.
The
event page on Face Book is named "People's World Amistad Awards
2018" For more information e-mail to: ct-pww@pobox.com
