May Day Collective Show: 5.1.09

Friday, May 1st is your day to work for Immigrant and Workers' rights! In an economic climate that seems to produce more mistreatment in the workplace, join in the movement toward positive change!

Bread and Roses is proud to feature a collective show on worker's rights Friday, May 1st. After you attend a May Day rally, join us on your way home at 90.7 FM at 6 PM, or streamed worldwide on the KBOO site.

Don't miss the rallies beforehand! (information courtesy Willamette Reds)

Portland May Day 2009 - March and Rally for Immigrant and Workers’ Rights: Economic Justice for All!
Friday, May 1st, South Park Blocks, SW Salmon and SW Park
1pm – Posters and Party,
4pm – Speakers and Entertainment,
5pm May Day Rally and March for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Salem-- Friday, May 1st, 11am,
900 Court St. NE, Salem, Oregon
Thousands of Latinas and Latinos and allies will march and rally at the Oregon State Capitol to call attention to our plight for a just immigration reform that will bring millions of immigrants out of the shadows. For more information call CAUSA at 503-269-5694.

Israeli Mother and Daughter Talk about Life in a Military State 4.24.09

Join Bread and Roses, Friday April 24th, as we listen to a 17 year old girl, Nofar Avraham discuss her thoughts about her upcoming required military service in the Israeli Defense Force. Her mother, Sara Avraham, will weigh in on her experiences as a mother of four children all serving in the military. They will share their hopes for peace in the Holy Land in the coming years.

The Change and 'Growing' Significance of Urban Farming 4.10.09

Bread and Roses, April 10, 6-7 PM:

The White House just announced that the Obamas will grow their own vegetables - with help of students from a local Elementary School. In some urban neighborhoods community gardens have become a survival tool in economic hard times.Join us in a conversation with Amanda Baker from Janus Youth and teens who grow vegetables at the Food Works Farm in North Portland. Last year these young people, many refugees or other immigrants, were able to give away vegetables to low income families and make a profit from selling produce at the Farmer's Market.Hosted by Gabriele Ross