there's this great fundraiser happening in portland this weekend for a really powerful apoc (anarchist people of color) gathering. we're tryna to get some money together to support that gathering, and the national conference. i'm going to be performing, plus it's just going to be a good party, cuz i'm telling yall, if theres one thing apoc know how to do, it's party! if you're in the area, come out and see for yourself!


The Northwest Anarchist People of Color Gathering Benefit fundraiser!

WHEN: THIS Saturday, August 16th, 2008
WHERE: 1334 NE KILLINGSWORTH, Portland, Oregon
WHEN: 7PM - 12AM
WHAT: A social with Captured By Porches brew on sale
WHO: Open to everyone, one and all!

WHO AGAIN: Performers!
DJ XIPE TOTEC
Walidah Imarisha
Rob Los Ricos
plus special guests!

Come out and support the Anarchist/Autonomous People Of Color movement!

WHY: The first ever Northwest Anarchist/Autonomous People of Color Gathering is happening this weekend as well (open to people of color only - email northwestapoc@yahoo.com for more information about the gathering) and we’re having a benefit to raise money for it, and the 2009 National APOC Conference!


***Walidah Imarisha is a poet, journalist and rabble rouser. She is the bad half of the poetry duo Good Sista/Bad Sista, and was one of the editors for the first anthology to be released about Sept. 11 and the aftermath, Another World is Possible. She is one of the founders and first editor of the political hip hop publication AWOL Magazine, and spent six years on the board of the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors.
www.walidah.com

***Rob Los Ricos, Chicano Anarchist and former political prisoner, will also be performing an acoustic set! Rob completed serving a seven-year sentence for his role in a clash between police and protesters during anti-globalization protests in Eugene, Oregon on June 18, 1999. A Chicano and longtime anarchist organizer, he was convicted of rioting and assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly chucking a rock at a cop.
www.roblosricos.net

***DJ XIPE TOTEC: Rockin' Revolutionist Regeneration. Playing the what’s fresh in Mexica Hip Hop!

Plus a few groups will be tabling the event!

For more information, email: agonzalez@riseup.net with questions