Jello Biafra, Krist Novoselic to speak at 4th annual 911 peace rally
"Michael Franti, Spearhead and the Guerrilla Management Collective bring you the 4th annual 911 festival where music, art and activism come together to unify the Peace Community. At our 4th annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival, we will create a compassionate space of healing for ALL those people killed or displaced by terrorism and by the war on terrorism.
The main stage will showcase a keynote speaker, spoken word, and live musical acts with Michael Franti and Spearhead headlining. Jello Biafra (social commentator and spoken word artist), Amy Goodman, (award-winning journalist of National Radio and TV program Democracy Now!), Mario Africa (MOVE and AWOL organization), and Krist Novoselic (formally of Nirvana) are confirmed speakers. Mystic (hip hop artist), Los Mocosos (SF Latin-based rock, funk, salsa band), Medicine Drum (electronic/tribal band), New Soul Singers (gospel band), JahYzer (Jah Warrior Shelter), Garth (Wicked), Ms. E (FutureBreaks FM), DJ Soulsalaam, Sake 1 (Local 1200) and DJ Adnan (Uniting Souls) are confirmed musical acts. An open-air art gallery, a healing arts tent, guerrilla theater, a DJ tent and conscious commercial vendors and food booths will all be on site. More than 100 social organizations will table at the event and host workshops the following day. On Sunday September 8th, in alliance with human rights organization Global Exchange, the 911 Festival will sponsor a social forum exploring political, social and human rights issues.
The rally will be held at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA on Sat. September 7, 2002 from 12-6pm."