Common Ground Relief - Events

Schedule

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:26:01 +0000

April:
16 UMass, Amherst
17 Unity College, Unity Maine
18 Malik & Robert King of Angola 3 On (www.WPMG.org) 1pm
19 Meg Perry Center w/Robert King of the Angola 3, Portland, Maine
20 Turner Grange Hall, Turner Maine, with Robert King; Waterfall Arts Center, Montville, Maine
21 Colby College, Waterville, Maine
22 open
23 Somerville, MA
24 New York City (St Marys Church)
25 open
26 open
27 Newark, NJ
28 Sullivan College/Sullivan County, Northeast New York
29 Bowdoin College, Brunwicks, Maine

May:
1 Boston University

Thursday, April 17th

Malik Rahim
Unity College
Unity, Maine
3-5 pm
Student Activities Center

Friday, April 18th

Malik Rahim and Robert King (ANGOLA 3)
WMPG
90.9 FM (Portland, Maine)
www.wmpg.org
1-1:30 pm
Listen online

Sunday, April 20th

Malik Rahim and Robert King (ANGOLA 3)
Youth Activism Gathering
Turner Grange Hall
Turner, Maine
1-2:30 pm

Malik Rahim and Robert King
Community Potluck Meal
Millhouse
Waterfall Arts Center
Montville, Maine
6:30 pm

Thursday, May 1 (formerly April 30)
7 pm
Howard Thurman Center
Boston University
77 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215

Common Ground Thanks Marina Drummer

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:08:22 +0000

Marina Drummer, dedicated advocate of Common Ground Relief and the Angola 3, passed a pleasant visit with friend and ally Robert King (of the Angola 3) at New Orleans' House of Excellence before they proceeded on to Baton Rouge.

Recently, Common Ground Relief was excited to welcome a very special friend as she visited Common Ground sites with co-founder Malik Rahim.

Common Ground is different from many organizations in that it was not begun in an office building, with a budget laid out and a board in place. Common Ground began with friends reaching out to each other in a time of deep need, in the spirit of mutual aid. Marina was just such a friend who answered the call for help even before Katrina's waters had left the city, and right beside Common Ground is where she has stayed, giving assistance and guidance in countless forms.

Update on Jena 6 - Media Advisory & Demands for Justice

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:45:43 +0000

Hello,

I want to thank everyone for your support and the great help that our new friends in New Orleans have provided with benefit fundraisers.

I have attached two important documents. The first is our media advisory on our benefit concert on Sept. 20th in Jena. Please circulate this media advisory to your contacts in the media. Please make plans to participate in all the events on the 20th in Jena.

The second attachment is a document that lists our demands for justice. Anything that you can do to help in achieving these demands is greatly appreciated. Banners and placards with these demands printed on them are welcomed at the rally on the 20th and future rallies.

COMMON GROUND CO FOUNDER TO ADDRESS DC ANTI WAR RALLY

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:30:45 +0000

Malik Rahim, one of the three co founders of Common Ground Relief, will address a mass anti war rally in Washington, DC on September 15th.

A mini bus transporting a number of Common Ground volunteers will depart New Orleans on September 11th.
Common Ground supporters, located in route between the two cities, are encouraged to schedule fund raising benefits for the organization, to support its various community projects and programs in New Orleans’ most devastated areas.

The engagements could occur either during the trip to DC or on the return journey to New Orleans. Malik plus volunteer coordinators, organizers and project leaders will be available to speak at the events.

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

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Greg Palast Hosts Common Ground Fundraiser in Oregon

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:46:49 +0000

University of Oregon Cultural Forum Presents: GREG PALAST

How George Bush Drowned New Orleans and the Theft of 2008

PLUS

KOPT Vocal Majority’s Brian Shaw to host, Radio Host Alan Siporin to introduce.

Wednesday April 25th, 7pm - 9pm

University of Oregon, Eugene PLC-180 (14th and Kincaid Streets)

Suggested Donations at the door.

Proceeds to Benefit Common Ground Relief’s projects and programs it provides for the
disenfranchised communities of New Orleans.

www.commongroundrelief.org

www.gregpalast.com

The People's Festival

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:17:59 +0000

COMMON GROUND PRESENTS:

THE PEOPLES COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
(Because many residents of New Orleans Can’t
Afford A Jazzfest Ticket)

Friday, May 2nd, 7pm To 11pm

MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, at N. Claiborne and Caffin St.

Featuring:

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
REBIRTH BRASS BAND
The NEVILLE FAMILY BACKED BY
the CAESAR BROTHERS
TRIBE 13
The WILD TCHOUPITOULAS
TBC (To Be Continued) BRASS BAND
BIG CHIEF VICTOR HARRIS & FIYIYI
REVOLUTION 2ND LINE

MORE-----TBA

FREE!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
504.483.2145
504.583.0750

Malik Rahim at Boston University

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:43:15 +0000

Malik at Sullivan County Community College

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:24:43 +0000

Malik Rahim in Somerville, MA

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:58:42 +0000

A HOUSE PARTY WITH
Malik Rahim

CO-FOUNDER OF COMMON GROUND RELIEF

Meet Malik in a small and informal setting; learn about current issues confronting New Orleans and the grassroots efforts to assist the city’s neglected and disenfranchised communities; enjoy food, drinks and good company.

WHEN: April 23, 2008 6:00-9:00 p.m.

WHERE: 14 Irving Street, Somerville, MA 02144
(Three blocks from the Davis Square T-stop, between Broadway and Holland Streets.
Minimum suggested donation: $75.00
If you can’t join us, donations in any amount gratefully accepted

Reservations, directions, questions? call
Phil Woodbury, 617 628-7758 or 617 513-4984 (cell)
Please let me know if you plan to join us

Common Ground is a grassroots, non-profit and all volunteer organization which has assisted New Orleans’ most devastated areas and served over 180,000 residents, since September 5, 2005.
Common Ground's mission is to provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the New Orleans area. The work gives hope to communities by working with them, providing for their immediate needs and emphasizing people working together to rebuild their lives in sustainable ways.

www.commongroundrelief.org

Malik Rahim at Colby College

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:23:54 +0000

Malik Rahim at Bowdoin College

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:20:55 +0000

Malik Rahim and Robert King speaking in Portland, ME

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:27:51 +0000

Malik Speaking at UMass

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:02:09 +0000

Malik at St. Mary's Church in New York

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:01:36 +0000

www.nykatrinarita.org
www.mayibuyechrishani.com
www.thestrugglecontinue.org