From K57: “Interview between Ray Gibson, Victoria Leon Guerrero and Miget Lujan Bevacqua about the Reclaim Guahan rally which will be held at Skinner’s Plaza on Saturday May 23rd.  They discussed how the rally will present cultural history, language, political status, and island politics. They also talked about the testimonies before the United Nations about Guam being a colony of the United States, lack of input from Guam during Compact of Free Association treaty negotiations, reunification of Guam with the CNMI and the Japan – U.S. accord for the relocation of the US Marines from Okinawa to Guam.”

LISTEN TO PART 1 HERE | LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE

A Rally to Educate, Express and Empower.

Hosted by: Guåhan Youth
Saturday, May 23
2:00pm – 8:00pm
Skinners Plaza

The people of Guam have been watching in silence as the future of our island drastically changes before our eyes. Due to our political status and current leadership, we have had little-to-no say in plans for our future.

A collective of youth and grassroots organizations have come together to organize a rally for change entitled “Reclaim Guåhan: Chule’ Tatte Guåhan.” The collective aims to break the silence and empower people to express what they envision for our island.

The rally will take place May 23, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Skinner’s Plaza and will feature honored speakers, poetry, local bands, art, film showings, carabao rides and much more.

The rally will end with a candle light vigil at 7: 30 p.m.
“Reclaim Guåhan: Chule’ Tatte Guåhan” will be a space for education, expression and empowerment. The people of Guam are invited to:

• Learn about the most critical issues affecting our island, including political status, the military build-up, going green and protecting the land, the threats to Chamorro culture and ways of life, and the importance of uniting as a community during this time. Information tables with personal notes, creative work, research, documentaries, and other published literature pertaining to these issues will be available.

• Speak out on open mics and express things normally only discussed around the BBQ grill or in the outdoor kitchen (kusinan sanhiyong). Only there will be more people listening and sharing.

• Contribute to the “UNITED art PEACE,” a 12-by-6 foot wall for expression

• Share and listen to stories from our past, and create stories for our present and future.

• Ask questions and seek answers from each other.

• Come together consciously to be more aware of how we exist as a people.

• Promote and practice unity by being open to different ideas and accepting of people’s opinions.

• Take actions that will make a difference.

• Embrace diversity and celebrate the struggles we experience together.

For more information please email reclaimguahan@gmail.com or call Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero at 929-6382, Lisa Natividad at 777-7285 or Eva Cruz at 777-6125.