Peace and Justice Network of the Triad

July 22 Landlord/tenant rights workshop

What: A Bring-Your-Own Brown Bag Legal Lunch For Landlords and Tenants Facilitated by Attorney Samuel Richardson III When: Wednesday, July 22, 12:00-1:30 Where:628 Summit Avenue Greensboro, NC 27405 Sponsor: Women's Resource Center, www.womenscentergso.org
Registration Required: Call 336-275-6090

Open to men and women

Discover all you need to know about the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants during the lease period!! What things should you look for in the lease agreement?
What is the law regarding application fees? Background checks?
What if a landlord won’t make needed repairs to your home? What is the law regarding evictions?

July 18 African-American Heritage Day

What: African-American Heritage Day When: Saturday, July 18, 11 AM to 4 PM Where: Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute 6136 Burlington Road/Hwy 70 ~ Sedalia For information call 336.449.4846

MUSIC * DANCE * FOOD * FUN * FREE!

Performers include: Josephus III, poet & host of the 2009 Reasons2Rhyme Series;James Authur "Boo" Hanks; Piedmont Blues artist with Music Maker Relief Foundation; Ohenemma, African choir; Fred Motley, storyteller; The Kuumbia African Dance Company

Children's authors read & sign their books starting at 11:30 on the Visitor Center porch.WFMY Anchorwoman Carol Andrews, Winston-Salem author Sonya Correll Cook, and NC folklore author Julia Ebel

* Cultural & educational displays * Children's activities * Special children's story-time. Unique local craft vendors,Food/beverage vendors on-site,and much, much more!

Directions: The Museum is on Hwy 70 between Burlington & Greensboro. From I-40/85, take exit 135 Rock Creek Dairy Road, follow the brown signs; the Museum is one mile from the exit on the left. For MapQuest directions search "6136 Burlington Road, Gibsonville, 27249."

Parking for Heritage Day: Please park in the main entrance parking area or in the adjacent overflow parking areas at Sedalia Elementary School or Bethany Church. Parking is also available behind the baseball field on Palmer Farm Road. Buses can let-off and pick-up passengers in the main entrance parking area, but should park at Bethany Church. Handicap parking is limited; passengers requiring special assistance can drop-off at the Visitor Center or main entrance parking lot.

ANYTOWN applications available

What: ANYTOWN Held in the mountains of NC, ANYTOWN is NCCJ's nationally acclaimed youth human relations and youth leadership development program for high school students.

When: Session I, July 26-31, 2009;
Session II, August 2-7, 2009 Where: Blowing Rock, NC

Sponsor: NCCJ

For more info: www.nccjtriad.org
or call the NCCJ office: (336) 272-0359.

Do you know a rising high school junior or senior student from Guilford County looking for a meaningful experience this summer? Tell them about ANYTOWN!

Spaces are filling fast at ANYTOWN 2009. Each year we receive letters from delegates who are eager to share about how their lives were changed as a result of attending ANYTOWN. We don't want any interested high school student to miss this unique opportunity. Scholarships are available and transportation is provided from Guilford County.

Help us give more young people an unforgettable experience on the mountain at Blowing Rock.

July 7 From Guadeloupe to Greensboro

FROM GUADELOUPE TO GREENSBORO

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009 Glenwood Community Center,2010 Coliseum Blvd,Greensboro, NC

6:30 PM: Meet and Greet Elle Domota and Fignole Saint Cyr 7:00-8:30 PM: Presentations, followed by discussion

Sponsored by: NC Labor Against the War (NCLAW), People Power for Economic Justice, Piedmont Triad Labor Party

For Information Contact Richard or Sandra at (336) 272-2758

Come spend an evening with the leaders of the trade union movement in Haiti and Guadeloupe: Elle Domota: General Secretary, General Union of Workers of Guadeloupe Fignole Saint Cyr: General Secretary, Autonomous Confederation of Haitian Workers

In Haiti, the unions are playing a major role in the struggle to restore democracy after the US government's removal of democratically elected President Arilstide and the continuing occupation of the country by UN troops.

Yes We Can! Earlier this year, the trade unions of the Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe led a powerful fight back against the deepening worldwide economic crisis. United in a coalition of 50 organizations, the workers and people of Guadeloupe won a $250/month wage increase for low wage workers, more jobs for youth, a reduction in the prices of basic necessities and a moratorium on home foreclosures. Come find out more about this great victory as we learn to fight back against massive loss of jobs, healthcare, pensions and homes here in the USA.

July 11 Resources for Alternative Jobs and Service

WHAT: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE: Resources for Alternative Jobs and Service

WHEN: Saturday July 11, 10-2PM

WHERE: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St.

SPONSORS: American Friends Service Committee, Fund for Democratic Communities, North Carolina Choices for Youth, NC Occupational Safety and Health Project

CONTACT: Isabell Moore 336-209-4641, takechargefair@gmail.com, http://takechargefair.wordpress.com

DETAILS: Get information on: training and apprenticeships, internships, national service, and volunteering, making change in your community, green jobs, paying for college, next steps in creating the life you want, creative ways to make ends meet.

Ideas/alternatives/strategies. For young people who aren't headed to college right now; for people out of work who aren't sure what's next.

This is a resource fair (not a jobs fair) that can help you figure out where you want to go with your life, and how you can be part of creating a greener, healthier, safer planet and community for all of us.

July 9 noon Health care rally at Sen. Hagen's office

What:Public Option Now rally Where:Sen.Kay Hagan's Greensboro office (701 Green Valley Rd.) When: Thursday, July 9th at noon
Sponsor: Moveon.org For more info: Mike Taylor,336-317-3252

The purpose of the rally is to show broad public support for including a strong public health care option in the upcoming health care reform legislation. This is one of many simultaneous rallies Moveon.org is organizing at Congressional offices across the country. Our rally is particularly important because Sen. Hagan lives in Greensboro and, at least so far, she seems to be working to block or water down a strong public health care option. We need to persuade her that good health care for ordinary folks is more important than the profits of giant corporations. Please stop by on your lunch hour to show your support for a strong public health care option.

To contact Sen. Hagen directly: www.hagan.senate.gov Her Washington office can be called toll-free at 1-888-436-8427. This is the Congressional switchboard. Ask for Hagan's office. Greensboro office number is 336-333-5311, and fax number is 336-333-5331.

June 29: PJN Alliance Building planning committee

WHO: PJN Alliance Building planning committee

WHAT: Join us in planning a September workshop/gathering

WHEN: Monday, June 29, 6:30 PM

WHERE: Basement of Temple Emanuel, corner of Greene & Florence Street. [The entrance to the basement is just around the corner of the Temple on the Florence Street side.]

DETAILS: Help us plan a gathering where diverse stake holders within the community can talk about their issues in relation to how to build stronger connections, alliances and community trust.

For more information contact: morsel@ncat.edu; kblatham@aol.com; Kvell@aol.com

July 7: Hear First-hand stories about a major labor victory in Guadaloupe

What: From Guadaloupe to Greensboro: Yes We Can! When: July 7, 6:30 PM Where: Glenwood Community Center at 2010 Coliseum Boulevard, Greensboro Contact for more information: Richard or Sandra at 336-272-2758 Sponsors: N.C. Labor Against the War (NCLAW), People Power for Economic Justice, and the Piedmont Triad Labor Party Background Information: Elie Domota, General Secretary, General Union of Workers of Guadaloupe and Fignole Saint Cyr, General Secretary of the Autonomous Confederation of Haitian Workers will speak in Greensboro on Tuesday evening, July 7th at the Meet and Greet these two outstanding leaders from 6:30 PM until 7:00 PM. The formal meeting will take place from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM. This will be the only stop in the South by these two outstanding trade union and peoples leaders during their entire US tour.

Fignole Saint Cyr and the Confederation of Haitian Workers are leading the struggle to restore democracy after the US government removed democratically elected President Aristide and U.N. troops occupied the country.

Elie Domota led the coalition of 50 organizations which won a 44 day General Strike in Guadaloupe earlier this year. This victory resulted in a $250 per month pay raise for low paid workers, jobs for youth, reduction in prices on necessary items and a moratorium on home foreclosures, among other things. Come find out about this great victory as we learn to “fight back” against massive loss of jobs, healthcare, pensions and homes here in the USA.