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Free Tibet
For centuries Tibet, a vast
high altitude plateau between China and India, was an
independent nation with its own flag, currency, culture
and religion. In 1949, following the foundation of the
Chinese Communist state, the People's Liberation Army
invaded Tibet and soon overpowered its the poorly equipped
nation. In March 1959, Tibetans unsuccesfully rose up
against the China but the Tibetan leader, the Dalai
Lama, was forced to flee to India. Approximately 6,000
monasteries, nunneries and temples, have been destroyed
since the Chinese invasion and repression of Tibet's
culture and religion continues today.
Supporters of Free Tibet
and universal freedoms and human rights will hold a
candlelight vigil on April 9 to raise awareness about
the current tragic conditions of Tibet. The vigil (7pm
at City Hall) occurs on the day of the Beijin Olympic
torch passing through San Francisco - the only stop
in North Amerrica. The candlelight vigil will include
offerings of music, meditation and inspirational readings
from representatives of various Austin groups who are
concerned about all people who are suffering.
April 4 - Keeping
MLK's Flame Alive
Forty years after his assassination,
April 4, 1968, the inextinguishable light of Dr. Martin
Luther King still shines. The Austin Center for Peace
and Justice invites you to join us in honoring Dr. King's
life and legacy - Because Injustice is Here: The
Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is Revisited
- Friday, April 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the University Presbyterian
Church, 2203 San Antonio St. (Free child care and free
parking in the garage north of and across the street
from the church.)
Roscoe Overton who was in
Memphis to hear Dr. King speak on April 3, 1967 will
serve as Master of Ceremonies. The program will include
music from the Central Time Jazz Group and the UPC choir.
Speakers include Dr. General G. Marshall, professor
emeritus, Huston-Tillotson University; Ms. Kimberleigh
Thompson, a.k.a. Strange Fruit, da Poet; and Dr. Jim
Rigby, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church..
Refreshments and fellowship will follow the one-hour
program.
Please come and be inspired by Dr. King's flame to carry
the torch into the community!
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