ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN: HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

Who is she? Have you seen her? Do you know her? She is an Artist from Chicago, using the media against it's self. Instead, she is using the media and her self-created logo and promotional campaign to market herself as an Artist to make it in these economic times.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Now you see me, now you don't: The artist who turns himself into the Invisible Man Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-12013




Look carefully. A little closer. This is a portrait of a man trying to blend beautifully into the background.
Whether lurking next to a telephone box or standing to attention at a cannon, Liu Bolin has made an art of becoming the invisible man.
The Chinese artist is creating more than just startling images with his works.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1201398/Now-you-dont-The-artist-turns-Invisible-Man.html
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1201398/Now-you-dont-The-artist-turns-Invisible-Man.html#ixzz0ZLtOt5P3

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Zore 64 Bringing Graffiti on more.



http://vimby.com/video/art/us/all/detail/10624/Graffiti


Zore 64
CHICAGO - Native Chicagoan Zore 64 brings an improvisational dynamic to the walls he paints, rolling with the punches even when the perfect equipment isn't readily available.
www.myspace.com/zore


Tags:
chicago, graffiti, art, Brian Keller, zore 64

Extra News - Chicago through a Different Set of Eyes




Photo: LIKALEE
“Made In Chicago-Urban Landscapes and Gentrification” |Carolina Reyes | Dec. 4 | La Llorona Gallery | 1474 W. Webster | Carolinaireyes.carbonmade.com
PUBLICIDAD


Extra News - Chicago through a Different Set
of Eyes


Carolina Reyes knows the city of Chicago well. She was not only born here, but as an artist, she sees the city through a different set of eyes. Reyes’ new exhibit, “Made in Chicago,” focuses on a side of Chicago that is not usually printed on tourist’s guides.

For Reyes, the love for art began in high school, and continued throughout college. Now, Reyes is not only an assistant at La Llorona Gallery, but also an artist whose focus is urban pop with a spark of surrealism.

Recently, Reyes gave a tour of Chicago in which she admits she saw the city in a new light.
“Having to explain the architecture made me appreciate the city even more,” Reyes said.
Reyes found inspiration for her new exhibit over a course of two years.

“During that time, I rode my bike all around the city and I saw a lot. I learned that certain things are unjust and that’s what I wanted to focus on.”

Reyes adds that there are many things about Chicago that are underrepresented – such as gentrification – and uses this as an opportunity to show the audience some of the bigger issues that concern Chicago.

Although her exhibit has kept her busy, she still finds time to visit the local art scene.
“There’s a lot of men in the art world so I do my best to go around and show my support for female artists as well,” she says.

Her advice for up-and-coming artists: “Don’t give up what you’re doing. You’re going to receive criticism all the time, but the idea is to stick with what is important to you.”

After viewing her art, Reyes wants the audience to leave with the idea that it’s O.K. to question things.

“We’re taught not to question, we just follow rules, so I want them to stop for a moment and think. Questioning things brings awareness and that in itself can bring change,” she said.
by Deysi Cuevas

Sunday, November 22, 2009

15 Shapes



http://15shapes.blogspot.com/

WELCOME TO THE ART BLOG OF AVALIBLE TO HIRE GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR 15SHAPES. HERE I WILL BE POSTING MY ON GOING GRAPHIC, ILLUTRATION, CHARACTER DESIGN AND ANIMATION WORK IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR YOU TO LOOK AT. I HOPE YOU LIKE IT AND VISIT OFTEN, TELL YOU FRIENDS AND REMEMBER I'M AVALIBLE FOR HIRE AND I DO TAKE ON COMMISIONS. –FIFTEEEN

Black Rainbow Extarodinaire Magazine





http://www.bkrw.com/flash/auctions-urban-art-graffiti.html

Auctions paintings & graphic arts at Maison LECLERE with FUTURA 2000,BANSKY,JONONE,CRASH,FAILE,SHEPARD FAIREY,WK,D-FACE and more .

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Lokos Rayados




http://www.facebook.com/album.php?page=2&aid=129571&id=586354815

"Lokos Rayados" photos by: Felipe Figueroa

Linda Juana Perez!

pescadorolliento

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

ianmjohnson


ianmjohnson.com

Artist from SF

http://fantastic-dl.blogspot.com/2009/08/ian-johnson-artist-sf.html

Monday, November 16, 2009

Stylized Nudes Expected to Top Latin American Art Sales at Christie's and Sotheby's (One of my many favorite Artists)





Stylized Nudes Expected to Top Latin American Art Sales at Christie's and Sotheby's

An art patron inspects Roberto Matta's "Endless Nudes," part of a Latin American Art auction on display at Sotheby's in New York, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. AP Photo/Kathy Willens.

By: Walker Simon

NEW YORK, NY (REUTERS).- A bronze of a voluptuous nude holding a cigarette and a volcanic landscape strewn with lifeless limbs top this week's Latin American art auctions. The New York sales at Christie's and Sotheby's follow strong auctions this month for Modern and Impressionist art, stirring hopes of a rebound in the Latin American art market after weak sales in the spring. "The psychology of the market is different now ... than when there was collapse of the financial markets," said Christie's Latin American expert Virgilio Garza, referring to the slump in the stock market. "People were careful then with spending, now there is more confidence." "Endless Nudes," painted by Chile's Matta, could fetch up to $3 million, according to Sotheby's. ... More

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=34361

MADE IN CHICAGO




New works.

New Art works that inspire me.

NEW dixon painting / Series on paper / BLAZE


http://www.existingvisual.com/tag/dixon-art/

NEW dixon painting / Series on paper / BLAZE

Tags / art, Blogs, Dixon art, Dixon painting, dixon series on paper, dixon style, Juan Carlos Noria, Mejuan, painting, pop art, Spray paint — Format Magazine Urban Art Fashion @ 7:44 pm

Date Farmers: Tell Them Willy Boy Was Here



Source: flavorpill.com

Date Farmers, Tell Them Willy Boy Was Here, Courtesy New Image Art Gallery


New Image Art stages an imaginative collection of works by the Date Farmers (aka Coachella Valley's Carlos Ramirez and Armando Lerma). The duo's output is comprised of scavenged materials alongside traditional media, recalling Mexican folk art, prison art, and Native American portraiture. The works present thematic narratives on the indigenous California experience, employing pop-culture and religious influences to identify what it means to be a native southlander. The gallery's project room narrows the scope of the pair's works with Cat House, examining one of their most prized subjects, the feline.

– Tanja Laden

For all you graf heads.



http://graffitiartist.org/

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Light Is the New Graffiti




http://popupcity.net/2009/08/light-is-the-new-graffiti/

As you may have noticed, we like to explore the boundaries of contemporary street art. In the past we wrote about topics such as confetti graffiti, fluorescent tape art and projections that address the issue of street safety at night. This one is another example illustrating the expanding scope of the street art scene. All you need is a camera with good Long Exposure option, a light and, most important, a healthy dose of inspiration.

Artists like Jaron Korvinus already experimented with this form of ‘10 seconds street art’, loose from wall or stoop. Check out the ‘Lightdrawing’ project on his website. You can find many, many more pictures about light graffiti on Flickr. Some of the creations are outstanding and actually play with the urban environment.

Cat
Posted Monday August 24, 2009 at 3:31 pm | Permalink
Anyone who loves these light pictures should check out this link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC9VO0QvnGM

Buenos Aires street art



http://graffitimundo.com/news/?p=424


October 21st, 2009
Buenos Aires street art in print


This is the cover of a new book on Buenos Aires street art being edited by Gonzalo of Bs.As Stencil and to be published by Asunto Impreso. Publication date to be confirmed soon.

Artists documented include:

Bs.As.Stencil – Burzaco Stencil – Cabaio Stencil – Cam.bs.as. – Cherrycore – Chu – Croki – Cucusita – Dardo Malatesta – Defi – Doma – EMM – Fase – Grolou – Gualicho – Jaz – Kid Gaucho – Lovestyle – Maria Bedoian – Maybe – Nasa* – Nazza Stencil -
Omar Omar – Oscar Brahim – Pum Pum – Run Dont Walk – Sonni – Stencil Land – Tec – Urrak – Viktoryranma – Vomito Attack – entre otros

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Little Village Sk8 Jams 09 Competition Aug. 15th


You are cordially invited to the Little Village Sk8 Jams 09 Competition

I will be unveiling my latest design on a skateboard available for purchase.

When: Saturday, August 15th

Time: 10am-10pm

Where:  2800 S. Sacramento

Performances by: 
Eternal Deadline
Malafacha
Nahuales Underground
Maladicto
Mara

Live DJ's:
Mr. Bobby
Akira Smith
and more...

Sponsors:
LVEJO
Alderman George Cardenas
Target
Relate Skate

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

COULD YOU BELIEVE THIS? DETRACTING ATTENTION.





SALVADOR JIMENEZ SAID:


I've been leading this mural project for the past month and I half and this is the second time it get graffiti vandalize but this time they are saying "Mexicans are racist" and that the mural its all "lies" Just sharing with you some images of the damage. Of course it will be repaired as manny times as possible.

The Declaration of Immigration mural class will partner young people with a teaching artist Salvador Jiménez to conceptualize and create a 2 story high x 30ft wide mural on the Southwest exterior wall of the Yollocalli Arts Reach/Radio Arte shared building.

The mural will be a visual dedication to all immigrants and allies who have marched hundreds of thousands of miles to advocate for fair legislation for immigrants and who have stood strong in the face of anti-immigrant rhetoric. Declaration of Immigration will look at some of the historic and current issues affecting immigrant communities and serve as a reminder that the United States of America was founded on emigration and settlement.

Location: 1401 W. 18th St

GET READY CHICAGO, HERE I COME.......

Working long hours, while the world sleeps. Thinking of strategies, on how to conquer the art world one day at a time. Meanwhile , people are being laid off. Got to find ways to make it. There has got to be a way.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Artist Diana Solis


Please click on poster image to see details.

Dear Friends, please join me for my first Annual Summer Open Studio. A two-day exhibition and art sale. I've been living in Pilsen for a little over a year and I 've been wanting to have an Open Studio. I 'll be featuring new works on paper, paintings, drawings and of course there will be plenty of posters of past and current works available for collectors of all ages. You can get to my studio, Casa Studio located at 1011 W. 20th Place 2nd floor, between Morgan and Carpenter Streets. If you are driving, street parking is available on either Morgan, Carpener or 21st Street.

Appetizers and refreshments will be on the on the ground level, back yard, main exhibit on the second floor. Please invite friends, colleagues and family. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you on June 20 -21, 2009. Casa Studio is open year round by appointment. For more information, please call 773.235-0075 or email diana210@hotmail.com or contact me directly via my blog site.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

MAY DAY







WITHOUT LEGALIZATION
THERE CAN BE NO EQUAL LABOR RIGHTS!

ATTENTION ALL WORKERS AND STUDENTS!

10:00 am: Rally in Union Park (Ashland and Washington)
11:30 am: March to Federal Plaza*

In commemoration of the International Day of the Working Class, this May 1st, march for jobs and the right to unionize for all workers, and the legalization of more than 12 million undocumented immigrant workers in the U.S.

We demand greater and equal access to education, healthcare, affordable housing and jobs for all! We demand an end to raids and deportations!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Finished at last

A Socialist Worker Public Forum:

A Socialist Worker Public Forum:

Saturday, April 4th, 6pm
Old St. Paul Church,
2215 W North Ave.

As debate rages in the mainstream media over bailouts, executive pay, and the economy, people are once again turning to the ideas of socialism to understand the roots of the crisis and what can be done. Anyone interested in fighting for a real alternative to the greed, corruption and poverty of capitalism should be at this public forum. Veteran socialist Kirstin Roberts will take on the right-wing slander against socialism and point the way toward a struggle for genuine liberation and socialism.

Stay afterward for a party, drinks and music with other activists and socialists from around Chicago!


$5 suggested donation, but NOBODY will be turned away for lack of funds.



Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization.
More information:
http://www.socialistworker

.org
chicago_socialists@yahoo.c

om
http://chicagosocialists.o

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Seeking Art Bargain Basement : Version Fest NFO XPO '09

Seeking Art Bargain Basement : Version Fest NFO XPO '09
Call Type: Expos, Fairs, Festivals
Deadline Type: fixed
Deadline: 4/20/2009
Discipline: Interdisciplinary/Performance Art
Discipline: Media Arts
Discipline: Visual
Eligibility: International
CALL FOR ENTRY : Seeking Art Bargain Basement
NFO XPO, Version Fest ’09, April 25th & 26th
 
Artists, need CASH?? Do you have surplus ART?? Clear out your studios and make way for new work by selling your outdated, rejected, and remaindered art for cash in the Seeking Art Bargain Basement!  
 
Seeking Art Bargain Basement:  The first bargain basements appeared in 1909 as an effort by department stores to move unwanted merchandise.  Selling surplus goods at discounted prices cleared the way for new products, catered to the consumer's desire to acquire hidden gems for less than their worth, and allowed lower-income shoppers to participate in the trendy new world of mass-produced goods.  The Seeking Art Bargain Basement is applying the same economic and psychological principles to the art market by uniting artist's leftover work with shoppers seeking affordable art. Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the bargain basement by exploring the model of recycling unwanted objects and challenging the notion that certain items are only for the wealthy.
 
Details: All work will be accepted, including sketches, old prints, works-in-progress, and multiple submissions by one artist.  Work may be priced at any amount under $100, with all money going to the artist.  To submit, include your name, the piece's name, name of series or project (if applicable), date made, and price, along with your piece and contact info or a SASE for the return of unsold work. Pick ups can be arranged within the Chicago area or mail work to: Seeking Art, 7314 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645.  
 
Deadline: April 20th
Contact Information
Contact Name: Hui-min Tsen
Contact Email: huimintsen@gmail.com
URL: http://versionfest.org

Art call "Dream"

Dream

Please note that the CAC cannot verify that event information is correctly entered or updated. When in doubt please check with the event organizers before attending an event.

What ? 
Callforentry
When ? 
4/25/2009 6:00 PM
Where ? 
1513 n. Western ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Map It !
Who ? 
prak-sis
Phone: 
773-489-9060
Email: 
info@prak-sis.org

Dream!

Do you have dreams? Hopes? What dream do you hope to make come true? How do you work to make your dreams come true?

To accomplish one¡¯s goals, one has to dream. Dreaming is an enjoyable exercise for people because it brings pleasure with little monetary cost. Often, an artist will utilize current technology to turn their ideas into reality. [prak-sis] challenges you to bring to this show with art that will stir the hopes and dreams of its viewers and/or the current technology with surrealistic and futuristic art. If you are an artist who dreams someday to make a historical masterpiece of art, you may be qualified. If you use hopes and dreams or just dream as subject matter in your painting, installation, performance, music, sculpture, video, and more, you may also be qualified. If you are dreaming to use high technology in art, this show will be the right one for you. We will have three commercial spaces on Western Avenue(between Noth and Milwakee) for this show. Pictures of the site will be posted on the 20th of March.

The show will be on April 25th, 2009.

We think it¡¯s OK to have the secret dream to use art to conquer the world.

To apply for this show, e-mail your resume, artist statement, and 5 images of your work to entry@prak-sis.org. If you are time-based artist, send 10 still images or/and a link to your website for video work.
An application fee of $5.00 payable by check can be made to ¡°prak-sis caa¡± and should be mailed to 1513 N. Western Ave #106 Chicago, IL 60622. If you have any questions regarding the applications or art show, you can reach us at info@prak-sis.org
Application fee and entry fee helps [prak-sis]caa to host art shows and better serve the community. Thank you for your donation!

Workshop for Grant, Fellowship, Exhibition, and Residency Applications

Workshop for Grant, Fellowship, Exhibition, and Residency Applications
Saturday, April 4, 10am - 2pm
Swedish American Museum Center
5211 N. Clark

Artist Salon with Robert A. Pruitt

Artist Salon with Robert A. Pruitt
Thursday, April 2, 6pm
Venue TBA
One of the most popular programs offered by the Chicago Artists' Coalition, the Artist Salon provides an opportunity for artists to present their work to the public and receive critique-style group feedback. Every month, professional Chicago artists show their work and network with other artists who represent diverse backgrounds and interests.

The Artist Salon for March will be led by Robert A. Pruitt, who is on the faculty in the Art Theory and Practice Department at Northwestern University. He has had solo shows at ArtPace, Project Row Houses and the Contemporary Art Museum in Houston, as well as New York's Clementine Gallery. He participated in the 2006 Whitney Biennial. He received his BFA from Texas Southern University and his MFA from The University of Texas at Austin.

Attendance is FREE and open to the public but presentation is limited to CAC members - reserve a presentation spot by calling the CAC at 312.781.0040 or e-mailing membership@caconline.org.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

March 14


Host:
STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE (SJP AT UIC)
Type:
Causes - Protest
Network:
Global
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Time:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Cermak Road and Marshall Boulevard
City/Town:
Chicago, IL
Description
While we face the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, our government is handing cash to bankers at home and pouring our tax dollars -- a trillion-plus and counting -- into foreign wars that murder, maim and violate people's right to decide their own future.

The reality is that there is no "good" war – in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan or Iran. Our arms to Israel make their war OUR war, as well.

Decades of U.S. policies have imposed unequal trade agreements on immigrants' home countries that destroy local economies -- forcing people to move here to seek the living wages they can no longer earn at home. The new administration has continued Bush regime policy toward immigrant workers, and is using the economic meltdown as a tool to recruit more immigrant, minority, and poor youth to fight rich men's wars for oil and power.

Please join us for a united Chicagoland march to oppose continuing U.S. wars abroad and war on immigrants at home:

Saturday, March 14, 2009 12 noon SHARP
Aassemble for a short rally, followed by a march.
Marshall Boulevard & Cermak Road
(2 blocks from the "California" stop on the Pink Line "el")

*

We invite all Palestinians and their supporters to join in a Palestine support contingent at the March 14th, 2009, city-wide anti war and immigrant rights rally and march.
we will join over 75 other organizations in co-sponsoring the following Chicago area action on the 6th anniversary of the illegal U.S. invasion of Iraq . This year's march will be in Chicago 's Pilsen neighborhood, partnering with local community groups to oppose the government's wars abroad while opposing the attacks on immigrants here at home.
Besides the slogans for the main rally (details below), our contingent will be demanding:

Freedom and Self-Determination for the Palestinian People
End the Siege on Gaza
End the Occupation of Palestine
Right of Return for Palestinian Refugees
Freedom for Palestinian Political Prisoners

We will provide posters with this language, but bring your Palestinian flags and meet us at Cermak Road and Marshall Boulevard at 12 Noon on March 14th; there will be a huge Palestinian flag there to mark our territory! You won't be able to miss it!

*

Download posters, flyers and quarter page pluggers in Spanish, English, Arabic and Polish here:
[ http://www.chicagomassaction.org/06-flyers.html ]

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Ranting Rampage


http://aokayofficial.com


I went to a few art shows this weekend. The first one, was one that I had applied to and did not get accepted to. I am not going to name any names, but it was not what I expected. I walked in and all the work were made by women which was really great and motivating. I started to realize that the women were much older and much wealthier and were staring at me and my friend like we were odd balls. I saw a few works that stood out to me. I thought that a gallery where women can feel apart of something, would be more inviting. It is really sad to see that those women were so judgemental.

The second gallery was in Wicker Park. It was large photographs of rock stars and it didn't really say much to me. My friend and I walked in and were aggresively ordered to sign in, it was really crowded and we could barely move. There was a line and it seemed like people were writing a novel. Meanwhile, we were waiting on the side by a sculpture set on a glass stand, the price was like $7000 and someone had set their pen on the stand. It was by the sign in table where people were crowding around. It was a scary thought if it had been my piece. When it was my turn, I scribbled my name and gave them a junk email account. Everyone there was dressed like they were trying to be cool and not really themselves, and it seemed like they were really there for the alcoholic beverages, really. I didn't feel comfortable there either and left.

The last gallery was the A. Okay Official on clark street, it has a storefront and in the backroom was a gallery, where they had japanese pop inspired illustration artwork and a dj not pretencious at all. It had an Urban quality that I had longed for that night. Finally, I felt that I was in the right environment, where it was okay and it didn't matter where and what you looked like, everyone was welcomed.

I felt that what I have learned was that I too have to choose wisely where I would like to show my artwork because It creates an environment and energy that I want to be positive and welcoming.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

En Solidaridad con las Mujeres de Atenco/In Solidarity with the Women of Atenco
Published in March 4th, 2009
Posted by otra in Uncategorized
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Translation in english below

Hola a Tod@s

Evento para Conmemorar el día Internacional de la Mujer En Solidaridad con las Mujeres de Atenco

Acompáñenos el Sábado 7 de Marzo
a partir de las 8:00 PM
Lugar Décima musa 1900 S, Loomis

Contaremos con la participación de Claudia Hernández Martínez, ella es una de las 45 Mujeres que fueron detenidas, en masivo ataque policíaco en San Salvador Atenco México el 3 y 4 de mayo del 2006,

Programa:

Bienvenida
Presentación de Video sobre las Mujeres de Atenco
Conversación con Claudia Hernández
Música y Poesía

Recordemo que El Silencio es despues de la Palabra el Poder mas Grande del Mundo. Los esperamos.

Auspiciadores del evento:
La Voz de los de Abajo, Amnistia Internacional y ChicagOtra

A la vez les hacemos un llamado a participar en la protesta organizada por Amnistia Internacional.

Consulado de México Viernes, 6 de marzo, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Únete a nuestra protesta y dile al gobierno mexicano que no nos quedaremos callados hasta que se tomen acciones apropiadas.

Tambien habra un foro el Jueves, 5 de marzo, de 4-6pm en el Student Center de la Universidad en Depaul
http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/midwest/forum-on-justice-for-the-women-of-antenco/page.do?id=1092101

En mayo del 2006, tras un operativo policial contra unas protestas por una organización campesina en San Salvador Atenco, México, más de 45 mujeres fueron detenidas sin explicación, docenas de ellas fueron sujetas a violencia física, psicológica y sexual por la policía, y más de 2 años después, ninguno de los funcionarios responsables de esos abusos han sido procesados. Las mujeres todavía esperan justicia. Este es un escándalo que si hubiese pasado en EEUU el público estaría exigiendo una investigación y que se lleve ante la justicia a los responsables. Queremos que se dé a conocer el caso en México y EEUU para que el público presione al gobierno a actuar.¡Ya no nos quedaremos callados!

Para mas informacion:
http://www.es.amnesty.org/paises/mexico/sucesos-de-atenco
http://www.chicagotra.org
http://atencofpdt.blogspot.com

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Please join us to Commemorate International Women’s Day in Solidarity with the Women of Atenco

Saturday, March 7th
at 8:00pm
at Decima Musa, 1900 S. Loomis

Claudia Hernandez Martinez, one of the 45 detained women in Atenco, will speak about the case and the campaign to support the victims abuse in Atenco.

Sponsored by:
La Voz de los de Abajo, Amensty International and ChicagOtra

Also, a reminder that the day before, there will be a protest at the Mexican consulate to demand justice in Atenco!

Mexican Consulate Friday, March 6, 2009 204 S. Ashland Ave.

Also, there will be a forum on Atenco, Thursday, March 5th, from 4-6pm at the Student Center of Depaul University, more info at:
http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/midwest/forum-on-justice-for-the-women-of-antenco/page.do?id=1092101

Join us and let the Mexican government know we will not stand quiet until the Mexican government takes appropriate action. In May 2006, following a police crackdown on protests by a peasant organization in San Salvador Atenco, Mexico, over 45 women were arrested without explanation, dozens were subjected to physical, psychological and sexual violence by the police, and more than 2
years later, none of the officials responsible for their abuse have been prosecuted. The women still wait for justice. Had this scandal occurred in the USA, the public would be outraged and would demand that those responsible be brought to justice. We will be silent no more!

http://www.amnestyusa.org/individuals-at-risk/priority-cases/the-women-of-atenco/page.do?id=1361019
http://www.chicagotra.org
http://atencofpdt.blogspot.com (spanish)

End the occupations NOW! Stop the Government’s War on Immigrants!
Published in February 19th, 2009
Posted by otra in Uncategorized
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