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  1. Engaging Dialogue: 'The Nature of US Imperialism'
    • Deerfield Beach, FL.1
    • 10:00am

    Brian Foley, Drexel University College of Law, "The Nature of US Imperialism."Deerfield Beach Century Village Progressive Forum hosts speakers weekly, at Activities Room next to Le Club. Join us for information and discussion. Enter Century Village west gate by turning east off Powerline between SW 10th St. and Hillsboro Blvd. at West Drive across from Quiet Waters Park. Tell guardhouse you are attending the forum. Two sharp lefts after the guardhouse to T, turn left, park. $3 donation per session. Contact 954-428-1598.

  2. Local to Global Justice Teach-in
    • Tempe, AZ.

    Hundreds of progressive activists will converge on Arizona State University for workshops, speakers, music and shared food. The event is free. This year's speakers include author and POOR magazine founder Lisa "Tiny" Gray-Garcia, educator and activist Mara Sapon-Shevin and muralist Mike Alewitz. Grassroots groups will present lots of social justice workshops on both days. The Teach-in will also feature workshops and activities organized and presented by youth! Check out localtoglobal.org or e-mail for more info.

  3. 'Sugar': Performance by Robbie McCauley
    • New York, NY.
    • 7:00pm

    Award-winning actress Robbie McCauley returns to the Brecht Forum to present excerpts from her performance piece Sugar, which looks at everything there is to see about sugar, from slavery to colonialism to American mythologies to diabetes. This ongoing work-in-progress will incorporate some of the story exchanges with participants in the "Diabetic Drama" workshops facilitated by Ms. McCauley in February at the Brecht Forum. Through the interweaving of stories, images, facts and historical legends we will see that diabetes is not only a medical issue but also one of race and class, and we will also see how sugar is sometimes something that is very bittersweet. Robbie McCauley has been an active presence in the American avant-garde theater for three decades. and is on the Performing Arts Department faculty at Emerson College in Boston. Sliding scale: $6/$10/$15; free for Brecht Forum subscribers. 451 West Street (between Bank & Bethune streets). 212-242-4201; e-mail: brechtforum at brechtforum.org.

  4. Women's Ethical Leadership Retreat
    • Ancramdale, NY.
    • 4:00pm

    The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership's Women's Retreat is a weekend-long seminar that builds personal and professional leadership skills. To learn more, please visit the website or call 646-435-0837.

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