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Famed Civil Rights Warrior Congressman John Lewis Speaks in Oakland
March 21, 2012

Dear Friends:

Congressman John Lewis joins us in Oakland for the widely acclaimed Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series, April 21st at 7:00pm, at Beebe Memorial Church, 3900 Telegraph. As we approach the 2012 elections, our nation faces increasingly difficult global and regional contradictions, requiring creative democratic solutions. Congressman Lewis has extraordinary experience in mobilizing and organizing "normal folks" for extraordinary participation in meaningful social change.
  • Please consider joining us for this intimate evening with Congressman John Lewis, our nation's highest ranking civil rights dignitary, the only living speaker from the historic March on Washington. To RSVP, see below.·        
  • Please consider making Congressman Lewis's presence a vehicle in expanding our individual and collective organizing efforts! Consider organizing 10 people to sit with you at this event.      
Call the office today if you can volunteer in an organizing role.  TO RSVP:  Please email your name, address, email and phone to:  Eric@mlkfreedomcenter.org or call our office at 510 434- 3988 TODAY.

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