"Iraq to Palestine - Stories of Occupation & Resistance."

Hip-hop musician/peace activist to perform and speak

7:30 pm, Monday, 30 January

N208 of the Memorial Union, University campus, Columbia

 

Joe Carr, a hip-hop musician and anti-oppression activist will perform Monday, January 30, in N208 of the Memorial Union on the University of Missouri campus. The theme of his spoken and performed words will be, "Iraq to Palestine - Stories of Occupation & Resistance."  He's worked with the Christian Peacemaker Teams & the International Solidarity Movement in Palestine and Iraq.

 

Joe will also be performing on mid-Missouri’s community radio station, KOPN-FM (89.5) from 5-6 pm on Saturday, Jan. 28, during the “Core Issues” program co-hosted by Tyree and Jessica.

 

Recently returned from Palestine, Joe will use his upbeat and creative performance style to share pictures, stories, music, poetry, and analysis from his time in Iraq, Palestine, and working with US direct action movements. He’ll discuss nuances of each conflict and draw parallels between the stories of oppression and resistance. He’s also talk about his work with the International Solidarity Movement supporting the struggle of Palestinian villages against Israel’s Apartheid Wall and settlement expansion & his witnessing the murders of international activists Rachel Corrie & Tom Hurndall. Hear about his visit to Iraq with the Christian Peacemaker Teams, documenting ongoing human rights violations and organizing with Iraqi anti-occupation activists in Baghdad, Karballa, and Fallujah. Learn more about what you can do to oppose US foreign policy and resist the oppression done in our name by attending this gathering.

 

The free event is sponsored by MU Peace Studies, Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation, MU Muslim Student Organization and MU Students For Progressive Action. For more information contact Jeff at 449-4585.

 

For a sample of his music and poetry, check out http://www.lovinrevolution.org.