50 for Freedom of Speech

In solidarity with the Librotraficante Movement Nationwide: 50 for Freedom of Speech we are planning an event for September 21, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Friday, September 21, 2012 the Librotraficante Movement will unite the states of the United States of America. The Librotraficantes will organize literary actions on the same day in each state to defy Arizona’s Ban of Mexican American Studies which is poised to spread just as Arizona’s Anti-immigration movement spread.
However, this time, every American’s right to Freedom of Speech is at stake.

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The event will celebrate Mexican American literature and art through readings of banned book selections and will highlight artwork created by local and national authors/artists/activists. 
This event will launch the campaign to collect books and raise funds to support the Milwaukee Librotraficante Underground Library.  Our goal is to collect donations of 300 books (3-4 copies of each 85 books listed on the TUSD MAS reading list) and $3,000 to set up the underground library.  We have identified a potential location for the library, and we are working on the final proposal to be approved by an amazing community organization.

If you are interested in getting involved with the movement, please email librotraficantemilwaukee[at]gmail.com