Occupy Greensboro

We are the 99%? Panel: The Occupy Movement, Race, Class & Politics

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

What is the Occupy Movement? What influence will it have on
the upcoming elections? Panelists will discuss the significance
of the local and national movement from diverse opinions.

Panelist include Dr. Omar Ali, African American Studies
Program, and Ed Whitfield, Sierra Dennis, and Lamar Gibson,
Occupy Movement Activists.

Contact Information: 

UNCG African American Studies Program 

336-334-5507

www.uncg.edu/afs

Occupy Greensboro at New Garden Friends Meeting

NGFM First Day Forum

Presentation to members of New Garden Friends Meeting.

AFSC members and other volunteers took part in an Occupy Greensboro presentation last week at New Garden Friends Meeting. The presentation, a part of New Garden Friends’ “First Day Forum,” was coordinated by Susan Ikenberry, an active member of the Greensboro community. Susan brought in Ann Lennon, our AFSC Area Coordinator, John Wright and Bobbie Sonner, Occupy Greensboro activists, and Chandlee White, another Occupy Greensboro supporter and participant.

Occupy Greensboro!

Occupy Greenboro Slideshow

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Receiving AFSC Hygiene Kits at Occupy Greensboro Photo by Susan Ikenberry
Receiving AFSC Hygiene Kits at Occupy Greensboro 10-18-11 Mo on left & Chris on right Photo by Susan Ikenberry

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Images available on Flickr

Some photos of the occupation and AFSC preparing kits for the occupants.

Some photos of the occupation and AFSC preparing kits for the occupants.

The Occupy Wall St. protests have shaken the nation over the last few weeks, confronting the cornerstone of corporate greed on Wall St. in Manhattan, while inspiring solidarity protests in thousands of cities across the country, and even the world.

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