When you join us on Saturday, May 23rd you will not only be making a stand against Monsanto’s abuse of our planet and our food sources, you will also enjoy great educational entertainment!
Ray Mullen – Ray comes to us from the Snoqualmie Tribe and will be honoring us by kicking off the event with a Ceremonial Blessing.
The Raging Grannies – These wonderful ladies are known around the nation for their songs about important issues. They take on a wide range of causes. Food Sovereignty is one! The Seattle chapter is no different! While their lyrics are fun and entertaining, the statement they make is clear. They will be on the main stage around 1 pm.
Gary Kanter – Singer, Songwriter, Irritant – Gary is a New York-born Songwriter/Humorist with a passion for topical songs in the tradition of Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and John Prine. His songs will make you laugh, cry, and think, though not necessarily in that order. His songs of labor and solidarity are reminiscent of labor icon, Joe Hill. We are thrilled to welcome Gary back this year!
Atomic Ballroom – The members of Atomic Ballroom have been performing around the Seattle area for the last 5 years. They are inspired by Alice in Chains, Soundgarden. Pearl Jam and the Deftones. They are also inspired by social justice and environmental causes. They have some great music planned for #MAM and rock and alternative sound that will even get the kids dancing!
Speakers – We will have some great speakers from the following organizations:
- Washington Coalition To Amend The Constitution (WaMend)
- Educating the Gates Foundation
- Beacon Food Forest
- Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ)
- Lori Taylor (a Nutritionist who published an outstanding anti-GMO article)
- youth speakers and more!
We look forward to seeing everyone at Westlake Park next weekend. Please bring signs, banners or stop by our art station and make one at the rally. We’ll march at approx. 2:30 pm.
Solidarity,
~Meerkat, Linx, BusyBee, Armadilla, Bear, Cat, Bat, Seahawk, Rabbit, Parrot and all the volunteer organizers at #SeattleMAM
Want to help out?
Please consider a small contribution to this community-sponsored event. Funds are needed to cover the many costs of producing this annual action and rally. From permits to art supplies, audio visual tech, tents, lots of free info and fun stuff to help you show your solidarity! Thank you for your generosity. igg.me/at/4SeattleMAM/x/1347189
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