January 7, 2003

Activist event

Thursday, Jan. 9, attend "Peace by Peace," a presentation by four East Bay women who walked across the United States in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, arriving in Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2002. The event is part of a monthly series in which local activists share experiences and influences. 7 p.m., Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar, Berk. $5 donation. (415) 927-1645.

Human rights legacy

Thursday, Jan. 9, Aryeh Neier, an internationally renowned expert on human rights and a staff member at the American Civil Liberties Union discusses his new memoir, Taking Liberties: Four Decades in the Struggle for Rights. Neier's book reflects on his victories concerning political crimes in Argentina and Chile as well as in defending free speech and draft opponents in the United States. 6 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter, S.F. Free for members; $12 nonmembers, $5 students. (415) 293-4600.

INS watch

Friday, Jan. 10, attend a rally and press conference calling for a stop to the Immigration and Naturalization Service's registrations, roundups, and detentions of Arab, Muslim, and South Asian males from more than 14 countries. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., San Francisco Immigration and Naturalization Service office, 444 Washington, S.F. Free. (415) 861-7444 or (510) 938-3055.

Zionists and Nazis

Friday, Jan. 10, and Monday, Jan. 13, join author Lenni Brenner for two discussions of his new book, 51 Documents: Zionist Collaboration with the Nazis. Brenner's book contains newly translated documents linking Zionists, Hitler, and Mussolini. The events are sponsored by the Bay Area Workers Democracy Network. Fri/10, 7:30 p.m., Fellowship of Humanity, 390 27th St., Oakl. $5 donation. Mon/13, 7 p.m., 522 Valencia, S.F. $5 donation. (415) 867-0628.

African immigrant seminar

Saturday, Jan. 11, Africa Action, in collaboration with the Coalition of African Immigrants and Refugees, presents a seminar for African immigrants concerning current issues and changes to immigration law. Attorneys and other resources will be available to provide basic guidelines and information. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., UC Berkeley, 150 University Hall, near University at Oxford, Berk. Free. (510) 527-4099.

'Clean and green'

Saturday, Jan. 11, Commercial cleaning chemicals can be dangerous, so attend this program to find out how to create your own clean, green kit. Learn how to make the switch from hazardous household cleaning products to less-toxic alternatives such as baking soda and vinegar. Participants must call ahead to register. 1-3 p.m., Crissy Field Center, Building 603, Mason at Halleck, Presidio, S.F. $6. (415) 561-7752.

Civil liberties meeting

Sunday, Jan. 12, find out how the impending war against Iraq could affect your civil liberties, at the town hall meeting "Crisis – Protecting Civil Liberties and Working for Peace." The presentation and group discussion features San Francisco State University peace law and human rights professor Anne Fagan Ginger, community activist and congressional aide Ying Lee, and Vietnam War conscientious objector Leonard McNeil. 4-7 p.m., Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar, Berk. $5 donation. (510) 632-8530.

Direct action seminar

Sunday, Jan. 12, join Robin Webb and Rod Coronado of the Animal Liberation Front for a discussion on how radical direct action has changed since the Sept. 11 attacks. "Freedom Fighters or Terrorists? Direct Action in the Wake of 9/11" is presented by Animal Rights Direct Action Coalition. 8 p.m., 1884 Market, S.F. $5-$10 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. (415) 364-3053.

Effects of war

Sunday, Jan. 12, join the Middle East Radio Project for a discussion examining the effect of war against Iraq on countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Reports from Turkey, Iran, Palestine, Kurdistan, and other countries are followed by a discussion. 4 p.m., La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck, Berk. $5-$10 sliding scale. (510) 287-5869.

Economic globalization

Monday, Jan. 13, attend an event commemorating the release of the International Forum on Globalization's report "Alternatives to Economic Globalization: A Better World Is Possible," which proposes regional, national, and international alternatives to the current global economic model. The evening includes presentations by the report's authors. 7-9 p.m., Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon, S.F. $10 donation. (415) 561-7650.

Revolution class

Monday, Jan. 13, learn about the tactics used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, and other government organizations to silence voices of resistance at the class "COINTELPRO and the Counter-Revolution: Problems and Solutions." A collective discussion will follow the presentation by Shaka At-Thinnin, former Black Panther Party member and current activist with the Black August Organizing Committee and the People's United Front. 7 p.m., Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakl. $5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. (510) 836-4321.

'Reparations Now'

Wednesday, Jan. 15, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s 74th birthday with "Reparations Now," a dialogue on reparations. Presenters ranging from the International Indian Treaty Rights Council to the Japanese American Reparations Movement are among the participants. 7 p.m., American Friends Service Committee Center, 65 Ninth St., S.F. Free. (415) 565-0201.