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Greggnewsom
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2009
Contact: Gregg Newsom
Phone: 313.316.1411
email: gregg@detroitevolution.com

DETROIT ABIDES - RACE: THE POWER OF AN ILLUSION
Eastern Market's Monthly Free Sustainability Gathering Opens A Dialog on Race and Racism in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan, February 4, 2009 - This month please join Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit, Detroit Evolution Laboratory, and Eastern Market Corporation for a powerful DETROIT ABIDES. On Wednesday February 18th from 7 - 9 pm we'll gather and screen 2 of the 3 part series Race: The Power of an Illusion. We will view the episodes The Story We Tell and The House We Live In. These episodes will assist us to establish definitions of Race and Racism and open a dialog requisite to Social Justice and meaningful change in Detroit.

The division of the world's peoples into distinct groups - "red," "black," "white" or "yellow" peoples - has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, so widely accepted, many would promptly dismiss as crazy any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, new three-hour series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as biology, suggesting that a belief in race is no more sound than believing that the sun revolves around the earth.

The Story We Tell uncovers the roots of the race concept in North America, the 19th century science that legitimated it, and how it came to be held so fiercely in the western imagination. The episode is an eye-opening tale of how race served to rationalize, even justify, American social inequalities as "natural." The House We Live In asks, If race is not biology, what is it? This episode uncovers how race resides not in nature but in politics, economics and culture. It reveals how our social institutions "make" race by disproportionately channeling resources, power, status and wealth to white people.

For this event, please bring a comfortable seat. Though Shed 5 is enclosed and heated, it's a large space so bringing sweaters, blankets and friends is advised. Shed 5 is located at the corner of Russell and Alfred St. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Shed. For more information or to get involved call "the Lab" 313.316.1411

On the third Wednesday of every month DETROIT ABIDES screens a movie on a sustainable topic, explores the topic at the local level through discussion and support from regional groups and businesses, and creates a space to meet like-minded people from all walks of life & grow an active, healthy community.

Links:
http://www.detroitevolution.co m/detroitabides.html
http://www.pbs.org/race/000_Ge neral/000_00-Home.htm
http://www.newsreel.org/nav/ti tle.asp?tc=cn0149

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About Detroit Evolution Laboratory - The Lab is a unique space in Detroit's historic Eastern Market dedicated to the health, joy and liberation of all beings. The Lab offers yoga, vegan and raw food classes, catering, nutritional consultation and meal planning. Individual bodywork, reiki and NLP sessions are also available. The Lab is also dedicated to sustainable practices and presents workshops on these and other topics to assist in and inspire a New Detroit. http://detroitevolution.com

About Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit - Bioneers comprise a network of visionary innovators working to build a sustainable, positive and creative future for the web of life. Bioneers is a nonprofit organization that promotes practical environmental solutions and innovative social strategies for restoring the Earth and communities. The Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference combines local sessions, solutions and events with international innovations. This year's conference is October 16 – 18 and held on the Marygrove College campus in Detroit. http://www.sustainabledetroit. org/bioneers/

About Eastern Market Corporation - Eastern Market is located between Gratiot and Mack, bordered by St. Aubin and the I-75 service drive—just northeast of downtown Detroit. The Market is open on Saturdays from 6:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For more information, contact 313-833-9300 or visit the website at http://www.detroiteasternmarke t.com
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Sumas
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Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 9:54 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Remind everyone two days before.
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Greggnewsom
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Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 10:14 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the tip!

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