The ROCLA Steering Committee voted unanimously to support the Harvesting Justice Dinner honoring Librada Paz, which will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Temple B’rith Kodesh (see below for program and ticket information). There will be no ROCLA meeting in December.
2012 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to Librada Paz
From the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights website:
Ms. Librada Paz, a tireless leader in New Yorks farmworker human rights movement, has been chosen to receive the prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award.
Ms. Paz is a Council Member for the Rural and Migrant Ministry (RMM), a 31-year old organization that focuses on eradicating the systemic violence and human rights violations that America’s farmworkers and migrant laborers face each day. As a former farmworker, Ms. Paz experienced abuse first hand and is dedicated to ensuring that others do not have to suffer as she did. Through her advocacy, Ms. Paz frames farmworkers’ and migrant laborers’rights as a human rights issue and gives a voice to a community silenced by fear and intimidation.
Harvesting Justice Dinner
Temple Brith Kodesh 2131 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, NY Tuesday December 4, 2012
5:30 pm Reception 6:15 pm Dinner
Honoree
Ms. Librada Paz, 2012 Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights Laureate
Keynote Speaker: Reverend Dr. Marvin A. McMickle, President of the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and a dominant figure in struggles for social, racial and economic justice.
Music by the Justice for Farmworkers Musicians
TICKETS:
! Aliado/Friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
! Unido/United – I cannot attend but can make a donation. . . . . . $_________
! Patrocinador/Sponsor – I would like to sponsor a farmworker/youth . . . . $50
Total amount enclosed $___________
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Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City & State Zip________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (Day/Evening) E-mail
METHOD OF PAYMENT
]Check made payable to RMM in the amount of $____________________________
___VISA ___MC Expiration Date_____________ (VERY IMPORTANT)
Name as it appears on the credit card ________________________________________
Signature_________________________________________________________________
Card No:
Security Code:
All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please return reservation and payment to
Rural & Migrant Ministry (RMM), POB 4757, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602.
For information, call Laura Lecour at 845/485-8627.
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