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 “There is nothing new about poverty. What is new is that we now have the techniques and the resources to get rid of poverty.
The real question is whether we have the will.”
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Just Economics is a grassroots, community-based organization. We educate, advocate, and organize for equitable economic conditions, increased union representation, and a fair share for all in the prosperity of our region, regardless of race, gender, or citizenship status.
TOM MORELLO and local musicians to team up with Just Economics for a day of action April 22nd! Join us!
"The Nightwatchman," former guitarist of the internationally acclaimed Rage Against the Machine and committed social activist, is coming to Asheville as part of his multi-city Justice Tour! Also joining Tom for his visit with JE, will be Boots Riley of the Coup, Shooter Jennings, and Wayne Kramer of MC5. Don't miss it!
Schedule of Public Events Tuesday, April 22nd:
Noon - West End Bakery (757 Haywood Road, West Asheville)
Join Tom Morello other other Justice Tour musicians in signing the new Living Wage Pledge and learn more about how you can become involved in the local struggle for fair wages and a more just local economy in Western NC.
8:00 pm - The Nightwatchman (Tom Morello acoustic), Boots Riley of the Coup, Shooter Jennings, and Wayne Kramer of MC5 perform at the Grey Eagle. Tickets are $10, and part of the proceeds go to support the work of Just Economics and the Asheville-Buncombe Living Wage Campaign.
Visit www.greyeagle.com to purchase tickets.
View the press lease for the Asheville Justice Tour stop here.
For more information, contact Sarah Osmer at 828-301-7291 or info@justeconomicswnc.org.
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