Upcoming Events

Martin Luther King, Jr., Observance 2012

The Challenge of Democracy: Confronting Race, Class and Power

31st ANNUAL CELEBRATION BREAKFAST
THE PEOPLE'S STATE OF THE STATE: What Does Equity Look Like in Maine?
Monday, January 16
8:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7:00 a.m.)
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland
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MLK Community Dialogue:

The Economic Crisis in Our Own Backyard
Saturday, January 14, 2:00 p.m.
Preble Street Resource Center, Portland
FREE EVENT

March for Justice:

Toward a More Perfect Union
Saturday, January 14, 4:15 p.m.
Preble Street Resource Center to Portland City Hall
FREE EVENT

Music & Gospel Concert:

King and The Drum Major Instinct: Justice, Peace & Righteousness
Sunday, January 15, 6:00 p.m.
Merrill Auditorium, Portland

Visit www.portlandmlk.net for more information about 2012 Observance events.

Fall Meeting Schedule

Capital Punishment, Criminal Justice?

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6:00 P.M., Wishcamper Auditorium, USM Portland
Although progress has been made in the worldwide abolition of the death penalty, the United States remains one of 23 countries that still carry out executions in the name of justice. This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about this human rights issue recently brought into the public discourse with the execution of Troy Davis.  A portion of the film The Thin Blue Line will be shown with featured remarks by Joshua Rubenstein, Northeast Director of Amnesty International.  Brief commentary will be provided by representatives of the NAACP, ACLU of Maine and The Society of Friends with an emphasis on where our collective action can best be directed.

Civic Engagement

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6:30 P.M., King Middle School, Portland
Our Political Action Committee teams up with Maine Equal Justice Partners in preparation for the second regular session of the 125th Maine Legislature convening on January 4, 2012.  Issues discussed will be the anticipated state budget cuts, legislative bills returning from the last session which target civil and human rights, and critical areas needing renewed engagement on behalf of our most vulnerable families living in Maine.  Join us and add your voice in the advancement of critical public policy.

Save the Date!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance

Annual Gospel Concert,

Sunday, January 15, 2012
Merrill Auditorium, Portland

31st Annual Breakfast Celebration

Monday, January 16, 2012
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland