Report on Cultural Affairs Commission action

Last night approximately 15 of us were there for the action that Victoria called. She asked us to dress in black for a death march and she wrote a flyer to hand out. People were there from 4:30 on through the evening.

Linda and I both got off work and brought the flyers but got there about 6pm. I hadn't RSVPd, but I was able to get into the event possibly because I was dressed smartly from work. Both lines of security were eager to add me to the list even though I hadn't RSVPd. When the group in the black death march clothes tried to get in, they were turned away.

I was not able to stay, because I had the car keys, so I had to stay just a short time. But Jessica Gelay was at the reception and stayed for the night. Here is her report from the evening:

ABOUT THE RECEPTIONThere is a new commission in the Cultural Affairs Department whose goal is to bring civics education (ie democratic process, political office, etc) into K-12 classrooms. The reception was hosted by ITVS (yeah, I dunno what it stands for .... i have to look it up), the Getty House, and KCET's New Media Department.

A short segment of video showed 3rd graders in China voting for a class monitor it was pretty cool. I 'm going to check it out online -I want to know how it ends!! Check it out...

(If anyone is interested . . . I believe that there are opportunities for local youth to be involved in making additional units for this series (produced by KCET for their website))

While I was there I talked with people about being there to support SGH. People responded favorably for the most part.

I wonder if it might help to visit the people in the city offices on this new commission?

Jessica

Thanks to Jessica for staying, and also to Beth Peterson and her friend who also attend the reception.

Also, thanks to the 15 people who showed up. Great job!