Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) and four other House members were arrested this morning at the Sudanese embassy, Washington, D.C., as they protested the ongoing genocide in Darfur.

See the following article for details:  http://www.startribune.com/local/43772302.html?

Please call his office at 612-522-1212 and thank him for taking a stand against the genocide in Darfur and to protest the expulsion of humanitarian aid agencies in Darfur.

“Genocide Again:  Darfur”

The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies’ new documentary, “Genocide Again: Darfur,” a co-production with Twin Cities Public Television, is now available in DVD format. The film explains the crisis in Darfur through the words of an activist, an aid worker, a refugee, a college student, and extensive footage of Darfur refugees living in camps along the Chad-Darfur border.

This 26 minute-long film is designed to promote discussion in classrooms, faith communities, civic organizations, and at home. The companion CD includes curriculum materials for teachers and a presentation guide for facilitators in other settings. The CD also includes a reader’s theater play, entitled “Upstanders,” which can be performed on a bare stage with few readers.

*This film is free of charge for educators throughout the area*

If you would like to receive a free copy of the film and the related materials, please contact chgs@umn.edu and provide the following: Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

For everyone else, the DVD is just $15. Please make check payable to Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and mail to: 315 Pillsbury Dr. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455

Co-Sponsors of film:

Genocide Intervention Network-Minnesota - www.mngin.org

STAND UMN Chapter - www.standnow.org/chapter/standumn

Minnesota Interfaith Darfur Coalition - www.minnesotansfordarfur.org

Rotary Club of Edina - www.edinarotary.org

United Nations Association of Minnesota - www.unamn.org

1-800-GENOCIDE

The Genocide Intervention Network has created the first-ever anti-genocide hotline that connects constituents directly with their elected officials for free. You don’t need to know your officials’ names, numbers, or even what to say. The emergency number does the work!

• Dial 1-800-GENOCIDE.
• Enter your zip code.
• You’ll be asked whether you want to talk to your, senator (1), representative (2), or the White House (3).
• The hotline gives ‘talking points’ related to current legislation and GI-Net campaigns.
• When you’re connected, just give your name and address and ask your official to take action that you heard about in the ‘talking points.’
• Make the call today!