NYC: Oct. 16 event: “Rachel’s Legacy,” with Craig and Cindy Corrie, ISM founders
In conjunction with the release of “My Name is Rachel Corrie,” the Center for Constitutional Rights invites you to:
Rachel’s Legacy
An evening of art and discussion on how activists today are working to support the people of Palestine
Free and Open to the Public
Monday, October 16, 2006. Doors open at 6pm, program begins at 7pm
Judson Memorial Church
243 Thompson Street entrance (At the corner of Thompson Street and Washington Square South)
*Wheelchair accessible
Featuring:
- Craig and Cindy Corrie, Rachel Corrie’s parents, on their daughter’s life, their trips to Palestine, and their fight for justice,
- Maria LaHood, attorney on Corrie v. Caterpillar, Center for Constitutional Rights, on the case against Caterpillar and the status of the lawsuit,
- Huwaida Arraf and Adam Shapiro, International Solidarity Movement, on their work today in Palestine and Lebanon,
- Bread and Puppet installation from Daughter Courage.
Rachel Corrie, an American peace activist, was killed by a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer in 2003 as she stood in front of a Palestinian family’s home, protecting it from being demolished while the family was inside.
