Steering Committee Notes April 29th, 2010 at Denny's, Benning Metro Station

DRAFT DCSGP SC Notes 4/27/10

General Assemblies

The May GA will be at UDC, we will discuss Campaign updates; Travel to the US Social Forum/Green Meeting; and Party Strategy

The June GA will be in Ward 7 –Rick is investigating the Benning Library. This be a panel on Exoffender Rights Marc and Jane have been working with Philip Fornacci . (see previous post sent by Marc for more info)

Educational Forums

• Discussed reading group of the book “The New Jim Crow” by Michele Alexander http://www.amazon.com/New-Jim-Crow-Incarceration-Colorblindness/dp/1595581030 ; possibly invite her to speak

• Teleconference: Suggestion to organize a teleconferencing in Bill Brennan to talk about the subprime lending crisis.

Marian will contact Asa to explore the possibility of incorporating his Library Series into these ideas.

• Film Series: Discussed the idea of a DCSGP film series.
One of the films suggested was “Before they die” about the 1921 Tulsa race riot survivors http://beforetheydiemovie.com/

Rick and Marian will work with Asa to schedule at libraries.

Outreach

• We would like to table around healthcare issues at the Benning Metro Station

• Social Forum /Green National Meeting

• Discussed who might go, how to get there, materials to bring. Concretize at May GA.

• Folks who’ve expressed interest: Michele, Chris, Marc, Marian, LaVerne, Head-Roc, Ann, David S., Jay Marx, Jane Z, Emily

• Transportation: Chris will look into the option of renting a van

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