Gala for Peace

The Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute will hold a "Gala for Peace" on Saturday, April 6, to recognize human rights achievements during the past four decades, as well as discuss the future of civil and political rights, especially in light of Sept. 11. Come hear Keynote Speaker and award-winning journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, and honor Congressmember Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) at a reception, 5-8 p.m., with Larry Bensky of KPFA. From 1-5 p.m., panelists will discuss the movements and Meiklejohn's role in them, from the Free Speech Movement and Civil Rights, to Women's Rights and Affirmative Action, to Gay Rights and Anti-Nuclear, to Energy and Global Peace....The event also will celebrate as the descriptions of Meiklejohn's 11,000 unique human rights cases -- recently donated to the UC-Bancroft Library -- go online for the world! Dancing and entertainment will follow 8-10 p.m. Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-$25. For more information, call (510) 848-0599, mcli@igc.org.