Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign National Truth Commission

Posted by on June 16, 2006

[posted from Comm-Org listserv]

National Truth Commission in Cleveland, July 15-17

On July 15-17 beginning at 10:00 am each day, the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign (PPEHRC) will be holding the National Truth Commission. It will be held in and around Lincoln Park in Cleveland. It will be an event where poor people’s organizations and allies from across the country will come to Cleveland to highlight and document our country’s failure to advance the elimination of poverty in the United States.

This summer’s Truth Commission will provide a platform for poor and working people from across the country to tell the stories, first hand, of the economic human rights violations they are experiencing in their lives. A panel of local, state, national and international leaders will serve as commissioners to hear this testimony and draw findings at the conclusion of the event. A report summarizing the Commission’s testimony and findings will also be published following the event.

On July 15 the Truth Commission itself will be conducted. On July 16 the Arts & Culture day of the movement will be featured. The day will consist of workshops, music, live painting, children focused events, poetry, and other artistic demonstrations on using and celebrating arts and culture for social change. July 17 will be a day of action that will highlight the findings of the July 15 Truth Commission. Following the Truth Commission there will be a three day mini-leadership school to be held at John Carroll University.

There is no cost for the event and meals will be provided. Participants will be able to camp for free in local churches and community centers. There are also a block of hotel rooms reserved at $60 per night that are within short driving distance and are accessible to public transportation. All are welcome to attend. If you plan to attend we would appreciate if you let us know so that we can prepare for an adequate amount of food and materials. The registration form can be found at http://www.economichumanrights.org/docs/NTC_Registration_Form.pdf. For more information contact Larry Bresler a 216-431-6070 or email lbresler@organizeohio.org