December 17th marks a year since our brother Mohamed Bouazizi lit himself on fire in Tunisia.
His act began the Arab Spring where ordinary people like ourselves began to stand up for democracy and justice. Nine months later on September 17th in New York City, the Occupy Movement began.
In remembrance of Mohamed Bouazizi and in celebration of three months of occupation, Occupy Burlington is holding a candlelit march and vigil to remember all those who have suffered under a system that solely supports the interests of the 1% at the detriment of the 99%.
We would like to invite other occupations to ‘Take Back The Light’. Hold a candlelit march and vigil in line with the principles of non-violence after dark on December 17th.
Join us in memory of all who have suffered and begin to create a world of peace and hope.
Submitted by Occupy Burlington
7 comments
Emily Reynolds says:
Dec 13, 2011
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Bill Oetjen says:
Dec 13, 2011
Mohamed Bouazizi sparked the global revolution that now possesses our imagination and holds the world in thrall. How can we ever sufficiently honor him?
Aron Meinhardt says:
Dec 13, 2011
We are all Mohamed Bouazizi.
IO Weekly Monday General Call – 12/12/11 | InterOccupy.org says:
Dec 13, 2011
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Kenneth Logan says:
Dec 16, 2011
Solidarity from London Ontario
Carolyn McGrath says:
Dec 16, 2011
In Princeton, NJ, Occupy the Streets Princeton in collaboration with Occupy Princeton (University) will be holding a vigil on December 17, in honor of Bouazizi and the global uprisings for justice and democracy.
nano says:
Dec 17, 2011
Applauds the city of Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia and with it all, on Saturday the first anniversary of the revolution broke out against the former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Which marks the 17 of December.
http://nanohith.blogspot.com/2011/12/anniversary-of-therevolution-broke.html