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
Monday, October 16, 2006
Doors open at 6:00pm; program begins at 7:00pm
Judson Memorial Church
243 Thompson Street entrance (corner of Thompson Street and Washington Square South)
Free and Open to the Public
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.
