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Mothers + Their Loved Ones Calling To End Genocide

Join us for Mother's Day 2024 as Grandmothers and their loved ones from across the country come to DC to demand an end to the genocide of Gaza and a free Palestine!

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE.

Inspired by Holly Near’s song to “Send in 1,000 Grandmothers,” we join with CODEPINK in inviting all women of tender heart and strong conviction to assemble in our nation’s Capital on May 9th and 10th to raise our collective voices for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to all war. 

We chose this time, a lead-in to Mothers Day, as a reminder that long before Hallmark, Mothers Day was created as a call for peace. So, we will gather together on Thursday evening, May 9th, to amplify that call and sing out for a lasting peace and for the liberation of oppressed people everywhere.

In addition to women singer/songwriters, and women who sing in community choruses, we invite ALL women to join their voices with ours. (A good singing voice is absolutely NOT necessary!)

In addition to the songfest on Thursday evening, plans include gathering on Thursday morning – and again on Friday morning, May 10 – for two days of visiting (aka lobbying) our respective Senators and Representatives to make known our demands for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid, and to hold them accountable.

Please allow for flexibility for these two action days! We want to bring our Mother's Day Call for Peace  to many places and must stay fluid in our planning. If you need more info or can’t find us the day of, you can call Michelle Ellner 407-431-4594.

Thursday: Meet at 10am in Rayburn Cafeteria. 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC

Thursday night: Gathering at 7pm at Washington City Church of the Brethren, 337 North Carolina Ave, SE. We are singing for lasting peace and liberation of all oppressed people. Good singing voice not necessary! Folks are encouraged to bring photos of loved ones who could not make it with them!

We will have performances by: 

  • Black Workers Center Chorus
  • Colleen Kattau
  • DC Labor Chorus
  • Emma’s Revolution
  • Annie Hassett
  • Pam Rogers
  • Raging Grannies
  • Song Rise
  • And more!

Friday: Meet 10am in Hart Atrium. 120 Constitution Ave NE, Washington DC

 

This event is co-organized by CODEPINK and the Raging Grannies, in partnership with 1000 Grandmothers, American Palestinian Women's Association, World Beyond War, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Friends Committee on National Legislation, WILPF, Teachers Against Genocide, Doctors Against Genocide & Mothers Against Genocide.

Can we count you in?

What days can you join?
Thu, May 09:
Fri, May 10:

WHEN

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WHERE

U.S Congress (see event description for details)
Washington, DC, United States,

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CONTACT

Michelle ·

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