PAST: Speakers, Performances & Live Stream "War Voices" this FRI, Oct 7th from 6:00pm - 9:30pm, Free, open to all ages

"War Voices" Live Stream, Speakers and Performances
Friday, October 7th

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Free, open to all ages
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Through a unique of series of speakers, cultural performances, and art, War Voices will explore the ongoing occupation of Afghanistan. The evening will feature speakers from many perspectives, including Afghan civilians, veterans and military families of the Global War on Terror, as well as a cross-section of social justice advocates, activists, and organizers. Featuring spoken word performances from Split This Rock and new art and digital media featuring Afghan artists and organizations.

October 7, 2011 is the tenth anniversary of the Global War on Terror, the longest war in U.S. history. War Voices is a unique forum to reflect on this decade of war by bringing together people directly impacted by U.S. militarism and the U.S. war economy. You can also learn more about the Decade of War Awareness Month here.

Streaming live from WarVoices.org - Updated speakers list:

Willie Baptist, The Poverty Initiative
Fatima Mojaddidy, Afghans for Peace
Suraia Sahar, Afghans for Peace
Brock McIntosh, Afghanistan Veterans Against the War
Phyllis Bennis, Institute for Policy Studies
Chris Hellman, National Priorities Project

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church

1830 Connecticut Ave, NW (near Florida Ave)

Metro: Dupont Circle, Q St north exit and walk a few blocks north on Conn Ave