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Statewide Mobilization to Support Prisoner Hunger Strike

Date:
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Time:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Event Type:
Protest
Organizer/Author:
Location Details:
Cesar Chavez Park in Corcoran
1500 Oregon Ave, Corcoran CA 93212

Rally at 2pm at Cesar Chavez park, then march to Corcoran State Prison.

Caravans leaving from MacArthur BART in Oakland at 9:00AM and Chuco's Justice Center in Inglewood at 8:30AM.

On July 13, we will mobilize from around California to Corcoran State Prison to stand in solidarity with prisoners who are involved in a hunger strike and work stoppage across the state. We must take this movement to the prison gates and show the Governor and the Department of Corrections that we support the prisoners and demand that the Governor meet with prisoner representatives immediately to negotiate their demands!

Caravans leaving from MacArthur BART in Oakland at 9:00AM and Chuco's Justice Center in Inglewood at 8:30AM.
***There is NO 10:30 caravan departure from MacArthur BART. 9am only to get to Corcoran in time for the 2pm event.***

To reserve or offer rides from the Bay Area, PLEASE contact rachel-at-criticalresistance.org or 510-444-0484.

We will gather at 2PM for a RALLY at Cesar Chavez Park in Corcoran 1500 Oregon Ave, Corcoran CA 93212

We will MARCH from the park to the front gates of CORCORAN STATE PRISON. (there will be transportation available for folks who are physically unable to march)

How You Can Support

Donations can be made online at http://www.prisons.org
Be sure to click the “Special Instructions” link and write “PHSS” to direct your donation to us. Or you can write a check to California Prison Focus/PHSS and mail it to PHSS 1904 Franklin Street #507, Oakland, CA 94612.

We could also use donations of such as food and water for the July 13 mobilization, as well as vans or buses for the caravan to Corcoran. For more information on in-kind donations or to reserve or offer rides from the Bay Area, PLEASE contact rachel-at-criticalresistance.org or 510-444-0484.
Added to the calendar on Mon, Jul 8, 2013 3:58PM
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