Running Down the Walls
5K Run in Solidarity with Political Prisoners
WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 10:00 am
WHERE: Jamaica Pond Boathouse (Jamaica Plain, MA)
On Saturday, September 12, people across the country--both inside and outside of prison--will be running to call attention to the plight of political prisoners and prisoners of war held captive by the US government. This will be the 8th annual Running Down the Walls event organized by the Anarchist Black Cross Federation of Los Angeles, with solidarity runs in other cities, and the 4th annual run held here in Boston. Our yearly 5K is a non-competitive run, walk, or roll, held to raise awareness and to raise needed funds.
This year, Running Down the Walls will take place on Leonard Peltier's 65th birthday, his 33rd year in prison for defending the rights of his people. Because Leonard was recently denied parole--and given a 15 year hit until his next possible hearing--solidarity actions on his behalf will be held in DC and across the country on the same day (more information at http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info/ ).
**Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag community will be holding a drum circle in honor of Leonard as part of the event.**
Proceeds from this year's annual 5K run will be divided between the Leonard Peltier Defense/Offense Committee (LPDOC) and Ojore N. Lutalo, a New Afrikan anarchist prisoner of war who has just been released.
We are suggesting a $15 donation to register for the run; participants are invited to gather pledges and donations to help support the event.
Jamaica Pond is located on the Jamaica Way in Jamaica Plain. The run will start at the Boathouse, near the intersection of Jamaica Way and Pond St. The closest T stations are Green St. on the Orange Line and Heath St. on the Green Line; the closest bus route is the 39. Please call Jericho Boston if you need more detailed directions.
A flyer for the event is available here.
JERICHO - BOSTON
jerichoboston.org
This year, Running Down the Walls will take place on Leonard Peltier's 65th birthday, his 33rd year in prison for defending the rights of his people. Because Leonard was recently denied parole--and given a 15 year hit until his next possible hearing--solidarity actions on his behalf will be held in DC and across the country on the same day (more information at http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info/ ).
**Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag community will be holding a drum circle in honor of Leonard as part of the event.**
Proceeds from this year's annual 5K run will be divided between the Leonard Peltier Defense/Offense Committee (LPDOC) and Ojore N. Lutalo, a New Afrikan anarchist prisoner of war who has just been released.
We are suggesting a $15 donation to register for the run; participants are invited to gather pledges and donations to help support the event.
Jamaica Pond is located on the Jamaica Way in Jamaica Plain. The run will start at the Boathouse, near the intersection of Jamaica Way and Pond St. The closest T stations are Green St. on the Orange Line and Heath St. on the Green Line; the closest bus route is the 39. Please call Jericho Boston if you need more detailed directions.
A flyer for the event is available here.
JERICHO - BOSTON
jerichoboston.org
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