transform columbus day

A blog has been created for those arrested on Columbus Day and supporters to post narratives about their experiences protesting the parade at http://tcda07.blogspot.com. Security concerns won't allow posting of the password, but people wishing to post can either post as comments or send a narrative to carol berry at chickasaw303@yahoo.com, and she will post to the blog.

SPECIAL VIEWING
POLICE ACTIONS AT 2007 COLUMBUS DAY PROTEST
DENVER COPWATCH

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007, 8PM
CROSSROADS THEATER
27TH & WELTON -
EAST POINT OF HISTORIC FIVE POINTS
DENVER, COLORADO

On October 6, 2007 in downtown Denver, Denver Police moved against non-violent protesters blocking the Columbus Day Parade. Denver CopWatch has reviewed video and photos taken by CopWatch observers and has identified a number of serious examples of excessive force by police. Police used pain holds on protesters who were already in police custody. The deliberate infliction of pain on compliant prisoners is a clear violation of international human rights standards.

Thirty four hours after arrests began, the last Columbus Day parade
protestor was released from the Denver jail at 13th and the ironically
named Cherokee Street. In prior years, protestors had been bussed to
the City and County building, issued citations, and released, but rumors
abounded that city officials and police intended to punish protestors
this year.

People Take to the Street on 100th Anniversary of Columbus Day
by Clayton Dewey
Colorado Indymedia

On Saturday, October 6th, over 500 people marched against the legacy of Columbus and in favor of a world based on respect for all peoples and honor for the earth.

The day started in the morning with a Four Directions March, each direction representing a color from the Medicine Wheel. The marches converged at the State Capitol which was followed by a lively rally.