Friends,
In a rare visit to this area, Colombian peace community leader Jesús Emilio Tuberquia will speak tonight, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday about the experience of community and nonviolence in the midst of war.
TONIGHT, Friday, April 15, 7:30 PM
The John Marshall Law School
315 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL
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For more information, contact Sarah Simonson Manning at sarahsimo@gmail.com
Sunday, April 17, 9:00 AM
Living Water Community Church
6808 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL
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For more information, contact Daniel Delapava at daniel@acrosstheamericas.org or (773) 454-0820
Monday, April 18, 6:00 PM
Loyola University, Piper Hall
1032 West Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL
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For more information, contact Elizabeth Lozano at (773) 508-8535
Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 PM
Loyola University, Coffey Hall-McCormick Lounge
1032 West Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL
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For more information, contact Elizabeth Lozano at (773) 508-8535
 Jesús Emilio has far too much first-hand knowledge of just how dangerous it is to work for peace in the middle of a war zone. He is a founding member of the San José de Apartadó Peace Community located in northwest Colombia.
In 1997, he and 800 other small farmers claimed their territory as a neutral civilian community, refusing to cooperate with any armed group. The community has survived threats, killings, massacres, disappearances and food blockades by armed groups, including the U.S.-funded Colombian army.
Just a few weeks ago, a man entered the peace community, went to Jesús Emilio's house and asked where he was, then walked around the settlement and asked others. A few days later, just after meeting with Jesús Emilio, fellow community member Bernardo Rios was shot and killed by paramilitaries.
Despite the threats and violence, Jesús Emilio and the peace community have succeeded in building a nonviolent community in resistance as an alternative to the war around them. Come hear their story!
The Fellowship of Reconciliation and Peace Brigades International, co-sponsors of the Jesús Emilio's speaking tour, maintain human rights observers in San José de Apartadó. |
