A Week of Protest Against Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Law (SB 1070)
Monday May 3rd *Kick-off Event*
5:30 pm - Meet at the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latin@ Studies (522 Thompson Hall) after Monday's colloquium to receive your "Do I look Illegal to you?" T-Shirt and to make posters. (Please bring poster-making material and if possible donations to defray costs of shirts).
Tuesday May 4th *Silent Demonstration*
We will meet at noon in front of the UMASS Student Union to stage a silent demonstration from the Union to the Campus Center. Please bring your posters and come wearing your t-shirt.
Wednesday May 5th *Teach-In*
Teach-In featuring speakers [Prof. Angelica Bernal (Political Science) and José Angel Hernández (History)] including faculty and local activists beginning at NOON.
Location: Outside in front of the Student Union.
Rain Location: Cape Cod Lounge
Friday May 7th *Media Memorial*
Video/Photographic memorial and testimonial of week's events to be distributed virtually via YouTube and
Saturday May 8th *Mass Rally: A Community Call to Action*
Mass Rally at Amherst Commons beginning 1:20pm. Will feature roster of speakers, music, and please bring poster and t-shirt.
NOTE: this is a tentative schedule. The confirmed scheduled will be released in a couple of days at which time we ask that you distribute it widely, and help us poster. If you have any questions, comments, additions and input please email me at abernal@polsci.umass.edu
