Global Day of Action for Troy Davis

The turnout for the Global Day of Action for Troy Davis on May 19th was tremendous! Use the drop down list below to find events and activities that took place in your state and around the world.

State-by-State List of Events / Activities

Alabama

Text-athonState-wide campaign to get as many people as possible to text TROY to 90999

When: All Day
City: Montgomery
Contact: Michael, gtg805x@gmail.com

Petition SigningSet up a stand with information and petitions for people to sign.
When: 5/19/09
City: Jacksonville
Organizers: Elizabeth
Contact: Elizabeth, givetroydavisfreedom@gmail.com

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Alaska

Text TROYI will make a sign for my car & drive as much as I can that day - perhaps stand at a busy intersection with a sign after work.
When: 5/15/2009 all day
City: Anchorage
Location: Tudor & Lake Otis
Organizers: Natalie Snyder
Contact: Natalie Snyder, 907-242-2699, 907natalie@gmail.com

Troy Davis VigilA noon vigil will be held in front of the Federal Courthouse building at 7th & C Street. We will have signs, petitions and information about the Troy Davis' case.
When: May 19 at 12 noon
City: Anchorage
Location: Federal Courthouse 7th & C Street in downtown Anchorage
Organizers: Alaskans Against the Death Penalty, Kathy Harris
Contact: Kathy Harris, 907-333-0431, kathyh@gci.net
Visit their Website.

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Arizona

Letter Writing CampaignOn May 19 our club will be in the schools commons before school, during lunch, and after school getting our peers to sign pre-written letters and writing their own letters. We will also be announcing it in our classes and seeing if our teachers are willing to take 10 minutes at the end of class to write letters.
When: May 19, 2009 All Day
City: Flagstaff
Location: Flagstaff High School
Organizers: Flagstaff High School Amnesty International
Contact: Chelsea Lucktenburg, 928-607-7727, dreaminboutpeace@gmail.com

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Arkansas

Prayer and FastingAlthough the semester is over, students have agreed to pray and fast on May 19th for Troy Davis and the Georgia legal system.
When: all day
City: Siloam Springs (and beyond)
Location: where ever students might be
Organizers: John Brown University's student chapter of International Justice Mission (and friend
Contact: Dr. Jacob Stratman, jstratman@jbu.edu

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California

Stop the execution of an innocent man!Glendale blvd. is one of the busiest streets in Los Angeles. I will organize people to stand with a signs. The signs will combine to read the number of people that have been exonareted, but that Georgia doesn't care and will execute a man many believe is innocent. The majority of signs will have the texting instructions.

When: May 19th during rush hour 4pm-7pm
City: los angeles
Location: Glendale blvd before the 2 freeway, 90026 zip code.
Organizers: Ernest Savage
Contact: Ernest Savage, 3234974963, ernestsavage@gmail.com

Sherman Oaks VigilGather on the northeast corner of Ventura and Van Nuys with candles and posters for a peaceful vigil. Candles and signs will be provided.
When: May 19 from 6-8pm
City: Sherman Oaks
Location: Northeast corner of Ventura and Van Nuys
Contact: Michelle Wood, MichelleWood57@gmail.com

TablingWe will be collecting petition signatures and getting the word out about Troy.
When: May 19; 5:30 to 6:30
City: San Francisco
Location: We will be at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland from 5:30 to 6:30 tabling with a really splashy setup.
Organizers: Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Contact: Mer Stevens
Visit their Website.

Table Info and PetitionWe will have a table at lunch with information on the Davis case and a petition for students to sign.
When: May 19
City: San Mateo
Location: 451 W. 20th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
Organizers: Serra High School Amnesty International
Contact: Mrs. Laura Ramey, lramey@serrahs.com

March in downtown LAWe will begin in front of LA city hall where everyone will meet, organize, and pass out fliers/signs. We will then march down Grand Ave to Pershing Square which will be our final destination. If I can gather the resources, I would like to have a candle light vigil/music and speakers. This way, those who cannot march can simply meet us at Pershing Square for the vigil
When: May 19 5:30-7:30
City: Los Angeles
Location: City hall 200 N Spring St to Pershing Square Park
532 S Olive St
Organizers: Gabrielle Canon
Contact: Gabrielle Canon, 818 437 7349, gcanon@usc.edu

Open-Door Office VigilI will place a huge informational poster, and fliers about the case, on my open office door at UC Hastings College of the Law, inviting colleagues and students to come in and learn more about the case.
When: May 19, 10:00-18:00
City: San Francisco
Location: UC Hastings College of the Law, 200 McAllister Street
Organizers: Hadar Aviram
Contact: Hadar Aviram, (415) 581-8890, aviramh@uchastings.edu
Visit their Website.

Don't deny justice to Troy DavisThere will be a call for support of Troy Davis at the ongoing 19th of the month "Peace Vigil" in Palm Springs, CA. We have been doing Peace & Justice actions each month on this date, which was chosen due to Bush's March 19th, 2003, invasion/occupation of Iraq.
When: May 19 at 7:00pm
City: Palm Springs
Location: Downtown, corner of Tahqitz and Palm canyon by the Welwood Murray Library
(across from Starbucks)
Contact: Tracy Turner, tracymarkturner@yahoo.com

Save Troy DavisHand out flyers about Troy and instruct to contact Amnesty International online to sign petition.
When: May 19 High Noon
City: San Luis Obispo
Location: Mission Plaza
Mission San Luis Obispo

Organizers: Jeanne Zindorf
Contact: Jeanne, jeannezindorf@yahoo.co

Candle light vigilWe invite people to come to our candle light vigil and sing the grant clemency form for Troy. Bring your candles.
When: May 19, 2009/ 7:00pm
City: Alhambra
Location: Corner of Main and Garfield
Organizers: Linda Krausen, Lind Terrazas, Lu P. Cruz
Contact: Lu Cruz or Linda, 626-665-9714, motownlu1@yahoo.com

Troy Davis Anti-Execution EventBrief vigil service about 1/2 hour in front of St John's Catholic Cathedral.
When: Tuesday 5/19 @ 4:00 PM
City: Fresno
Location: Corner Mariposa & "R" Streets, Downtown, in front of St John's Cathedral
Organizers: Maria Telesco, Donna Larsen
Contact: Maria Telesco, maria.telesco@sbcglobal.net

Troy Davis Petition DriveThroughout the week, we will be collecting signatures in classrooms for Troy Davis. As our final event, we will be tabling at the Troy HS quad to collect signatures and to raise awareness about what happened to Troy Davis, as well as the death penalty.
When: May 19, 12:20-12:55
City: Fullerton
Location: Troy High School Quad
Organizers: Troy High School Amnesty International
Contact: Stacy Suh, trhs.amnesty@gmail.com

Amnesty PUC Prayer VigilWe will be holding a prayer vigil in solidarity with Troy Davis and the Global Day of Action on Friday evening following the vespers service on our college campus. We will be providing people with information and opportunities for action as well.
When: Friday, May 12, 9:15 PM
City: Angwin
Location: Scales Chapel, Pacific Union College
Contact: Zachary Benton, zmfbenton@puc.edu

Justice for Troy DavisI will hold a sign with text Troy to 90999 and have fact sheets to hand out.
When: 6pm on May 19th
City: Visalia
Location: On the corner of Walnut and Mooney Blvd. in Visalia, CA.
Organizers: Dorothy Osak
Contact: Dorothy Osak, 559 625 1928, dosak@sbcglobal.net

Rally/Vigil for Troy DavisPicket in front of the Hall of Justice.
When: 5/19, 5-6:00 PM
City: San Diego
Location: 330 W Broadway
Organizers: International Socialist Org and Others
Contact: Avery Wear, (619) 464-7056, averywear@cox.net

CANDLEOIGHT VIGILDP ACTIVISTS WILL HOLD A VIGIL IN PALO ALTO AND GATHER PETITIONS
When: 5/19/09 AT 7:00 PM
City: PALO ALTO
Location: LYTTON PLAZA
Organizers: TERRY MCCAFFREY
Contact: TERRY MCCAFFREY, 408-257-4611, terrymc@igc.org

Candlelight vigil and petition signingShow your support for Troy Davis and others on death row at our candlelight vigil to stop the death penalty. Stop by to sign a petition.
When: Tuesday May 19 ,2009, 7 PM
City: Palo Alto
Location: Lytton Plaza, downtown Palo Alto at the corner of Emerson and University (by Pizza My Heart)
Organizers: Amnesty International Palo Alto Chapter, Group 19
Contact: Deirdre, 650-380-5737, dkstieglitz@hotmail.com
Visit their Website.

Tabling and BanneringWe will be tabling at lunch to get petitions signed.

Bannering at a busy intersection during rush hour.
When: tabling at lunchtime all week./ Bannering on Mon. and Wednesday.
City: San Francisco
Location: 175 Phelan Ave., S.F.
Organizers: Archbishop Riordan High School AI Chapter
Contact: John Ahlbach, 650-296-0996, jahlbach@riordanhs.org

Prayer ServicePrayer service, lists of prayers, moment of silence and candles lit.
When: 5/19/09
City: Monterey
Organizers: Devin Ryan
Contact: Devin Ryan, devin_ryan@santacatalina.org

Petitioning Poli-Sci College StudentsA petition drive focusing on college students fresh out of their political science class will be my strategy to get as much awareness & action as possible for Troy Davis.
When: May 19th
City: Sierra Madres
Contact: Rebecca B., opinion5000@gmail.com

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Colorado

Peace FastA group of concerned citizens will be fasting to bring the light of truth to the situation.
When: May 19th - all day
City: Boulder
Organizers: Dr. Tarah Cech and Eric Cech
Contact: Tarah Cech, 303-494-5561, tarah@wellnessisnatural.com

Minute of silence for Troy DavisOn May 19th, I will stop what I am doing in my 5th grade classroom and ask students to observe a minute of silence in support of Troy Davis and other innocent people who have been or will be executed.
When: May 19th 9:30 a.m.
City: Gypsum
Organizers: Lisa Hofsess
Contact: Lisa Hofsess, dancingbird8@msn.com

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Connecticut

Save Troy Davis!Changed my facebook and twitter status' to "Text TROY to 90999" and put up fifty posters around my college campus.

It's not much but I just want Troy to know he is in my thoughts and prayers!
When: Ongoing
City: New London
Location: Connecticut College
Organizers: Gillian Rowland-Kain
Contact: Gillian Rowland-Kain, growland@conncoll.edu
Visit their Website.

FAITH IN ACTION FOR TROYWe've been publicizing Troy's case and praying for him during services. We have a display set up at the entrance to our synagogue with flyers and info sheets to inform people about Troy's situation and urge them to take action.
When: ongoing
City: Hamden
Location: Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Organizers: Social Action Committee, Congregation Mishkan Israel
Contact: Rabbi Herb Brockman, 203-288-3877, cmirabbi@snet.net

VigilVigil in busy Shopping Center/Bus stop area. Will distribute flyers at site.
When: Tuesday May 19th 5:00-6:00 p.m.
City: Madison
Location: Scranton Park Bus Stop Gazebo. Northeast corner of Stop and Shop parking lot.
Organizers: Shoreline Chapter AI
Contact: Sally Koslik, 203-779-5030, skoslik@earthlink.net
Visit their Website.

Vigil for Troy Davis8:00pm, High Street Gate of Old Campus, Yale University, New Haven.

There will be candles, a description of Troy Davis' case, and a petition for his sentence to be commuted.

Event will last approximately 30 - 45 minutes.
When: Tuesday, May 19, 8:00pm
City: New Haven
Location: Yale University, Old Campus, High Street Gate
Organizers: Yale University Student Group of Amnesty International
Contact: Edwin Everhart, 919 260 9535, edwin.everhart@yale.edu
Visit their Website.

Day of Awareness for Troy DavisThis day long event includes a petition drive, t-shirts being worn, and announcements being made to the school population about the case.
When: May 19; all day
City: Terryville
Location: Terryville High School
Terryville, CT
Organizers: Terryville High School Amnesty Group
Contact: Bob Nave, naverobert@yahoo.com

MARCH AND VIGILWe will meet at Wrench in the Works and march to a candlelight vigil at Jilson Square. We will hand out leaflets and collect signatures.
When: May 19th, 5:30 p.m.
City: Willimantic
Location: Wrench in the Works
861 Main Street
Willimantic, CT
Organizers: Wrench in the Works
Contact: Janet Dauphin, (860) 420-7159, editneighbors@yahoo.com

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Delaware

Global Day of Action for Troy Davis- DEThe UD AI members will set up an array of Troy Davis and death penalty information and petitions in kiosk C of the Trubant student building (a highly trafficked area). We will also have an extra large poster petition to sign.
When: 5/19/09, 10:30-12:30 am
City: Newark
Location: Kiosk C in Trubant
Univ. of Delaware
Organizers: UD Amnesty International
Contact: Matthew King, mrking@udel.edu

Meeting for Troy DavisWe will focus our May monthly meeting on taking action for Troy Davis
When: Tuesday, May 19th from 7:00-8:30pm
City: Wilmington
Location: Borders Books & Music on Concord Pike
Organizers: Wilmington Local Group
Contact: Eric, AmnestyInternationalDelaware@yahoogroups.com

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District of Columbia

CaldwellSpecial prayers at Mass.
When: Sunday, May 3rd, 10:30 A.M.
City: Washington
Location: Catholic University of America
Organizers: Denise Curry
Contact: Denise Curry, denise.curry@sndden.org

Candlelight VigilWe will gather in front of the national shrine and hold candles, sing songs and pray for justice..
When: Tuesday, May 19th 2009 7pm-8pm
City: Washington
Location: The front steps of the National Shrine 400 michigan avenue N.E. Washington d.c.
Organizers: Reese Ra'id
Contact: Reese Ra'id, 202 368 3074, the7truths@yahoo.com

DC Solidarity Action for Troy DavisPlease join members of the DC community for an interfaith service and call to action on Troy's case. Speakers will include a death row exoneree, faith leaders, musicians, and other community leaders.
When: Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30pm
City: Washington
Location: All Souls Unitarian Church
1500 Harvard Street NW
Washington, DC

For directions visit:
http://www.all-souls.org/information/visitors.htm#directions
Organizers: Amnesty International USA and CEDP
Contact: Jen Horwitz, jhorwitz@aiusa.org

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Florida

Information Tableinformation table with leaflets and a petition to sign.

When: May 19, 2009, 12-4
City: Miami
Location: Shopping Center
Organizers: Leslie Linka
Contact: Leslie Linka, (305) 249-5343, keeplovenear75@yahoo.com

Candlelight VigilGather for a peaceful candlelight vigil to raise awareness and encourage calls to the governor of Georgia on behalf of the clemency plea for Troy Davis. Local musicians will lead us in song during the hour. All ages encouraged to participate.
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 7:30-8:30p.m.
City: Neptune Beach
Location: Atlantic Boulevard and East Coast Drive, in the area with the big cat statue.
Organizers: Ronda McDonald, John Weldon
Contact: Ronda McDonald, 904-610-9081, rondawords@yahoo.com

Beach March and Community DiscussionWe will be gathering members of our chapter as well as other local chapters to march for 5 miles on the beach, distributing literature as well as engaging people in discussion concerning the injustice of Troy Davis' sentence.
When: May 19th: 1pm
City: Cocoa Beach
Location: Meet at Coconuts on the beach (Minuteman Cswy and A1A) Bring signs, flyers, and enthusiasm. We will be marching 5 miles so be sure to bring change for the trolly ride back to our vehicles
Organizers: Justin Greer/Luis Osorio
Contact: Justin Greer, 321-208-3345, bccamnesty@gmail.com

Miami Day of Action- Petition DriveMiami-Dade and Broward activists will be informing getting petitions signed in 5-8 hotspots throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County in support of Troy Davis.
When: May 19, 2009 All Day
City: Miami
Location: Sunset Place
Publix
Lincoln Road
Collins
79th Street Causeway
Bayfront
Hollywood Boulevard
Contact: Mandy Hood, 305-491-9839, alh02c@gmail.com

Miami Petition Drive for Troy DavisOn Tuesday May 19, 2009 Mandy Hood and I from Amnesty International (Miami) will conduct petition drives in 5-10 key hot spots in Miami-Dade County. Join us! The strategy is to print out fact sheets and each of us develop a 30 second to 1 minute speech that educates individuals about the Troy Davis case along with getting them to sign our petition. We are in no way looking to control the events/petition drives but more to keep open communication in order to create a mass action in support of Troy Davis. Miami is too big for us to sit back and do nothing!
When: all day and night in various locations: May 19th
City: Miami
Location: 5 key locations: Lincoln Road (South Beach), Hollywood Beach, Collins Avenue (South Beach), Bayside (Downtown Miami), etc.
Organizers: Muhammed Malik & Mandy Hood
Contact: Muhammed Malik, 305-761-6843, activist.malik@gmail.com

Petitioning for Troy DavisMembers will circulate an original petition to Governor Sonny Perdue in various parts of the city to individuals and to groups throughout next week and especially on May 19. Background of Troy Davis' case and information and photos will be available.
When: Thorughout the week and especially on May 19
City: St. Augustine
Location: Various locations throughout St. Augustine beginning with churches on Sunday and including petitioning in negihborhoods.
Organizers: St. Augustine Local
Contact: Jo Anne Engelbert, engsch@bellsouth.net

Petition Drive and VigilWe will be petitioning in the FSU student union from 11-3 PM during an orientation fair. Later, we will have a vigil on FSU Landis Green from 7-9 PM.
When: Tuesday, May 19, 11-3 PM & 7-9 PM
City: Tallahassee
Location: Florida State University campus, Oglesby Union & Landis Green
Organizers: Rachel Walsh / Kari Hudnall
Contact: Rachel Walsh, 850-321-4993, rlw05@fsu.edu
Visit their Website.

TROY DAVIS ACTION AT UCFThere will be a tabling event to get people to learn about the Troy Davis case and what they can do to help as well as for people to come out and show their support! There will be petitions to sign and literature for people to pick up and help out!
When: May 19th, 2009 12pm-4pm
City: Orlando
Location: University of Central Florida on the Freedom Speech Lawn in front of the Student Union.
Organizers: Andrea Gardner and Stephanie Parenti
Contact: Stephanie Parenti, 352-232-3591, parentiis@gmail.com

Justice for Troy Davis!Learn about death penalty abolition and take action to show solidarity for Troy Davis! We'll text
When: 4-6pm
City: Fort Myers
Location: PSA Headquarters
Organizers: Rob Manauis
Contact: Rob Manauis, 239-293-6805, empathysaves@gmail.com

PresentationPresenting on history of torture and prison abuse, including death penalty and Davis case, to Nova Southeastern University Lifelong Learning Society. NOTE: Not open to public
When: 5/19 from 10-11:30
City: Ft. Lauderdale
Location: NSU
Organizers: AI Broward
Contact: Laura Finley, 954.592.7893, liveandteachpeace@gmail.com

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Georgia

Rally for Troy DavisJoin Amnesty International USA and NAACP for a rally in Atlanta for Troy Davis.
When: May 19, 2009; 6-8 pm
City: Atlanta
Location: State Capitol Steps
206 WASHINGTON ST SW
Organizers: Amnesty International USA and NAACP
Contact: Laura Moye, 404-876-5661 ex, troy@aiusa.org
Visit their Website.

Global Day of Action for Troy DavisPlease join us as we stand in solidarity with people around the world in support of Troy Davis .. We will also be standing from 5-6 pm for our usual Silent Vigil for Peace.
When: Tuesday May 19, 2009 6-7 pm
City: Athens
Location: At the Arch downtown Athens..corner of Broad St. & College Ave.
Organizers: Women in Black Athens GA
Contact: Beth Kelley Zorbanos, bkz777@gmail.com

Poetry BenefitA special benefit featuring some of the hottest poets & activists from around the country. Here to support Troy Anthony Davis.
When: 8-11 pm, May 15, 2009
City: Atlanta
Location: Grounds Coffeehouse
898 Oak St. SW #F
Atlanta, GA 30310
Organizers: Poets 4 Political Prisoners
Contact: Kalonji Changa, 404-380-5814, defendingthepoor@yahoo.com

DEATH ROW BLUES!DEATH ROW BLUES! - with Illinois exoneree #1
Featuring the speaking, singing, & live harmonica performance of DEATH ROW BLUES, by Mr. DARBY TILLIS www.darbytillis.com, Illinois death row exoneree #1 (of 19 thus far). Mr. Tillis was sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit & spent nine years on death row prior to exoneration. He is a fiery and outspoken advocate for abolition of the death penalty and for a just judicial system. He has preached, worked and walked among gang members and drug abusers, fed the homeless & helped the fallen and oppressed as founder & director of WXO.FM, worked with Ex-offenders and Family Members, testified before the ILL state senate & spoken in communities & colleges around the country. You don't want to miss this. Darby is on a speaking tour of the South, promoting mass involvement in the upcoming May 19 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION FOR TROY DAVIS.
sponsored by Campaign to END the Death Penalty (CEDP); Georgians for Alternatives to Death Penalty (G
When: Friday, May 8th; 8pm-10pm
City: Atlanta
Location: Danneman's Coffee House
466 Edgewood Ave SE; Atlanta, GA
Contact: Patrick Dyer, 404.831.1545, atlantacedp@gmail.com

Spread the WordWe are wearing our "I am Troy Davis" t-shirts out to every public event/gathering in the Atlanta area that we can get to. We wear them to the grocery store, gas station, mailbox, etc. and we are attending at least 2 different churches each Sunday wearing the shirts. Everywhere we go, we look for (or create) opportunities to tell strangers about the case and the urgency of action, 24x7.
When: from now until the need has passed
City: Atlanta/Decatur
Location: everywhere
Organizers: Carolyn Bond and Lynn Hopkins
Contact: Lynn Hopkins or Carolyn Bond, 404-377-5991, hopkins_bond@bellsouth.net

Student Led Protest at City HallStudents will protest outside of Savannah City Hall, urging Governer Perdue to serve justice in the Troy Davis case. The event will include passing out flyers and encouraging people to write letters to Governer Perdue.
When: May 15th, 3:00 PM
City: Savannah
Location: Outside of Savannah City Hall
Organizers: Hannah Mitchell
Contact: Hannah Mitchell, 661-742-4005, goodbyeblumonday@hotmail.com

Prayer & Gospel CelebrationWITH PRAYER ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Join us for this Interdenominational Celebration of Faith and Prayer.

Featured Guest: Exonerated Darryl Hunt of the HBO Documentary 'The Trials of Darryl Hunt.' Also featuring People of Faith from North Carolina, local Gospel Choirs & a Host of Clergy.

This event is free and open to all.
When: Saturday, May 23 1:00 - 3:30 pm
City: Savannah
Location: NEW LIFE APOSTOLIC TEMPLE
2120 West Bay Street
Savannah, Georgia 31415
Contact: Laura Moye, 912-484-0344, aiusaso@aiusa.org

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Hawaii

Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International Hawaii will be providing an information table to answer questions, sign up volunteers, and inform the public on how they can actively support Human Rights locally and internationally.
When: May 18th from Noon-1pm
City: Honolulu
Location: Bishop Square
Organizers: Jen Murphy
Contact: Jen Murphy, jen.murphy13@gmail.com

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Idaho

Human Right Exhibit About Troy DavisHuman Right Exhibit About Troy Davis
When: May 19th
City: Twin Falls
Location: Wood River High School
Organizers: Joel Zellers
Contact: Joel Zellers, jjzellera@blaineschool.org

Awareness for DavisStanding with signs in downtown and raising awareness for Troy Davis' situation
When: May 19th 3pm-5pm
City: Mosocw
Location: Friendship Square
Organizers: University of Idaho Chapter
Contact: Kimberly Castelin, cast4663@vandals.uidaho.edu

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Illinois

Peace ClassWe will discuss the case of Troy Davis and discuss how his death can be prevented.
When: 12:30 - 1:00
City: Sugar Grove
Location: Bodie Hall, room 208
Organizers: Ellen Lindeen
Contact: Ellen Lindeen, 847.340.5873, elindeen@waubonsee.edu
Visit their Website.

STAND FOR TROYPartnering with the Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, Campaign to Abolish the Death Penalty & Depaul Students Against the Death Penalty, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA'S MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE will gather the Chicago community in a stance against the death penalty - in solidarity with Troy Davis.
When: Tuesday, May 19th, 11:45am-1:00pm
City: Chicago
Location: Downtown - Federal Plaza (Adams & Dearborn)
Organizers: AIUSA Midwest Regional Office
Contact: Amanda Flott, (312)730-3168, aflott@aiusa.org

Student Rally/Vigil for Troy DavisJoin students from around Chicago to take action and save a possibly innocent man's life!
When: 5:30pm-6:30pm May 19th
City: Chicago
Location: Outside the DePaul Student Center
(Corner of Sheffield & Belden)
Organizers: DePaul AI StudentGroup, DePaul Students Against the Death Penalty
Contact: Amanda Flott, 312-730-3168, aiusamw@aiusa.org

Poets for Troy DavisLet's make the struggle irresistible through our words, our poetry, our music, our stories, and our sheer relentlessness. Poetry set featuring Kevin Coval, FM Supreme, Darby Tillis and more! Plus OPEN MIC.

When: Monday, May 18, 7:30 PM
City: Chicago
Location: Simone's Bar
Contact: Alice Kim, alicekim11@gmail.com
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Information TableWe will have an information table about Troy Davis and the death penalty in one of the main campus buildings. We will also be gathering students to go to the event in downtown Chicago and the event on DePaul's campus.
When: May 19, 9am-4pm
City: Chicago
Location: Reynolds Club, 5706 S. University Avenue
Organizers: Campaign to End the Death Penalty- UChicago Chapter
Contact: Jackie Whitworth, 815-601-5701, jwhitworth@uchicago.edu
Visit their Website.

Rally / DemonstrationMembers of the Maine East student Amnesty group will be on the corner of Dempster and Potter Road in a show of support for Troy Davis. We will be giving Troy davis information cards to interested motorists and passers-by.
When: May 19, 3:45-5:00 PM
City: Park Ridge
Location: SE corner of Dempster and Potter - Maine East Campus
Organizers: Maine East Amnesty
Contact: Robert Brown, 847-204-1454, rbrown@maine207.org

Who Is Troy DavisStudents will wear "Who Is Troy Davis?" stickers all day and hand out index cards with details about his case and about how people can contact Georgia.
When: May 19, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
City: Arlington Heights
Organizers: St. Viator High School Student Action Tribe
Contact: Corey Brost, coreybrost@yahoo.com

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Indiana

demonstrationMeet at the intersection of Angela and Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend (the main entrance of U of Notre Dame) and do our best to provide information about the case. Am asking friends and acquaintances to spread the news in their churches, synagogues, mosques
When: 19 May, noon
City: South Bend
Location: Intersection of ND Avenue and Angela, South Bend
Organizers: Sabine MacCormack
Contact: Sabine MacCormack, sgm@nd.edu

letter-writing or sign petitionAngola High School group will meet, posters in school halls, voluntary participation
When: April 18 during resource period
City: Angola
Location: Angola High School
Organizers: D Blaz
Contact: D Blaz, dblaz@msdsc.org

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Iowa

Student ProtestStudents will Protest and make Troy Davis' case known.
When: 5/19/09 4:00- 7:00
City: Dubuque
Location: Wahlert High School
Organizers: Wahlert High School Students
Contact: Laura Tully, Chilebean123@aol.com

Iowa CityWe will spread the word about Troy Davis on facebook, and have a moment of silence to think of Troy, and of Justice.
When: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
City: Iowa city
Organizers: Sue Travis
Contact: Sue Travis, suemusette@hotmail.com

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Kansas

Troy Davis Letter Writing PartyGet together to write letters to support Troy Davis, sign a petition, and text.
When: May 19th 3:00-6:00 p.m.
City: Manhattan
Organizers: Amnesty International K-State
Contact: Kelley Terlip, kterlip@ksu.edu

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Louisiana

Troy Davis Petition ActionWe will raise awareness about Troy Davis, sign petitions and discuss how this impacts Lousisana.
When: May 19
City: Monroe
Contact: Amy Fontana, amyfontana@comcast.net

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Maine

Walk Around the Block for TroyThe Walk Around the Block for Troy begins at 6:30pm in Camden, ME.
When: 6:30 PM
City: Camden
Location: Meet on corner of Bayview and Main
Organizers: Local Group 371
Contact: Maryellen Crowley, travelmaryellen@myfairpoint.net

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Maryland

Free Troy DavisMeet at Centre & Charles Streets in Baltimore at 5 PM on Monday, May 18, 2009 before marching to the SuperMax prison, which holds Maryland's death row.
When: May 18, 2009 at 5 PM
City: Baltimore
Location: Start at Centre & Charles Streets and march to Madison and Fallsway.
Organizers: Baltimore Coalition Against the Death Penalty
Contact: Max Obuszewski, 4103661637, mobuszewski@verizon.net

facebook filibusterA Troy Davis facebook day. Will suspend all facebook activities that are not related to Troy Davis. Will post all along the day info about Troy issue on facebook, encouraging friends to become active in his defense.
When: 12-12
City: global
Location: global
Organizers: arabella hutter
Contact: arabella hutter, arablabla@hotmail.com

Text-a-thonEncourage as many people as possible to text TROY to 90999
When: May 19th, 2009 all day long
City: Westminster
Location: McDaniel College
Contact: Anja Jones, amj007@mcdaniel.edu

Rally for Troy DavisJoin us for a rally at McKeldin Square in Baltimore's Inner Harbor to show your solidarity with Troy Davis.
When: Tuesday, May 19 6:00 - 7:30 pm
City: Baltimore
Location: McKeldin Square at the intersection of Light and East Pratt streets.
Organizers: Amnesty International's Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
Contact: Breanna Peterson, 917-815-7107, bpeterson@aiusa.org

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Massachusetts

Candlelight Vigil for Troy DavisCome out to show your support for justice for Troy Davis. Bring your own candle or sign.
When: Tuesday May 19 7:00 p.m.
City: Webster
Location: Outside Webster Town Hall
350 Main Street
Webster, MA 01570
Organizers: Local Group 356 Webster MA
Contact: Debbie Horan, 508-949-6232, cebacher@charter.net or booklovers@verizon.net

Candle Light VigilA candle light vigil at the Peace Abbey in Sherborn, MA with Chad Stokes of State Radio and Dispatch. Visit www.callingallcrows.org for more information
When: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
City: Sherborn
Location: Peace Abbey
Organizers: Matt Wilhelm
Contact: Matt Wilhelm, matt@callingallcrows.org

RallyBoston Cluster Rally for Troy Davis in Davis Square - Somerville, MA
When: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
City: Somerville
Location: Davis Square
Organizers: Florinda Russo
Contact: Florinda Russo, frusso@aiusa.org

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Michigan

Save Troy Davis!Letter Writing Event
When: May 6th at 7pm
City: Grand Rapids
Location: 52 Monroe Center NW (2)
Contact: Glenn Freeman, glenn@ogreogress.com

Justice MattersThere will be a demonstration/vigil at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. And, of course, there will be a petition circulating on behalf of Troy Davis.

When: May 19 6-9 p.m.
City: Grand Rapids
Location: NW Corner of Fulton and S. Division.
Organizers: Amnesty International of Grand Valley State University
Contact: Ashley Wiseman, wisemana@student.gvsu.edu

Silent VigilSilent vigil with large banner and leaflets to distribute to passersby
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 4-6 p.m.
City: Detroit
Location: Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit
Organizers: Detroit Chapter, Amnesty International
Contact: Ken and Geraldine Grunow, 313-531-7647, gkgrunow@grunows.net

Demonstration for Troy DavisWe plan to meet outside of the Kalamazoo post office on the corner of Park and W. Michigan holding signs that say "Save Troy Davis" and "Text TROY to 90999"
When: May 19, 2009
City: Kalamazoo
Location: Kalamazoo Post Office
Organizers: Lindsay Holbrook and Jordan White
Contact: Lindsay Holbrook, 248-752-8472, Lindsay.e.holbrook@wmich.edu

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Minnesota

I am Troy Davis Photo PetitionWe are taking photos of individuals or groups holding a poster that says "I am Troy Davis." These photos will be put into a slideshow to be placed on youtube, and a collage will also be made to mail to Governor Purdue
When: ongoing through May 15th
City: Minneapolis
Location: mainly the University of Minnesota campus
Organizers: Amnesty International at the University of Minnesota
Contact: Valerie Hurst, vhurst007@yahoo.com

Tabling for TroyWe will have a table set up outside of the Gustavus Adolphus College dining center around the lunch hour distributing information and getting people to send letters and email supporting Troy.
When: May 19th
City: Saint Peter
Location: Gustavus Adolphus College Johnson Student Union, upstairs
Organizers: Mary Cooley, Dain Clausen
Contact: Mary Cooley, mcooley@gac.edu

Troy Davis RallyA rally for Troy Davis with signs, etc on the Lake Street bridge during Tuesday's rush hour.
When: May 19, 4 pm - 6 pm
City: Minneapolis
Location: Lake Street Bridge
Organizers: Jeremiah Schimp, Aaron Tovo
Contact: Aaron Tovo, 206-661-3085, aaron@aistpaul.org

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Mississippi

Letter Writing and Petition SigningMIRA will pass out information about Troy Davis, sign the petition to highlight that this is ENOUGH! NO MORE! We will link this to our action with Latino immigrants.
When: May 19
City: Biloxi
Organizers: Mississippi Immigrants Rights Coalition
Contact: Victori Cintra, solidaritymira@bellsouth.net

Prayer and Petition SigningWe will have a moment of prayer and have people sign the Troy Davis petition.
When: May 19
City: Lucedale
Location: 52 Virginia Street
Lucedale, Mississippi 39452
Contact: Glenda Perryman, immaculateheartcdc@gmail.com

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Montana

Day of Action for Troy Davis in MTJoin us for a vigil and Speakers. Bring signs, candles, and musical instruments.
When: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
City: Bozeman
Location: Gallatin County Courthouse
311 W Main
Organizers: Montana Abolition Coalition, Montana Human Rights Network, MT Amnesty Internation,
Contact: Rachel Carroll, 406-442-1989, research@mhrn.org

Postcards and PetitionsOver the lunch hour, AI members will inform other students about Troy Davis's plight and ask for their help.
When: May 19 11:30 - 12:14
City: Missoula
Location: Sentinel High School Lobby
Sentinel High School
Organizers: Sentinel HS Amnesty International
Contact: Kathy Heffernan, faculty advisor, 728-2400 x 7603, kheffernan@mcps.k12.mt.us

Candlelight vigilWe are gathering in Caras Park in solidarity with Troy Davis. There will be a few speakers. Pleas bring your own candle.
When: Tuesday May 19th 8:00 pm
City: Missoula
Location: Caras Park
Organizers: Sentinel High School Amnesty International chapter
Contact: Sara Anderson, smallbluemiracle@hotmail.com

Global Day of Action for Troy DavisEverybody Welcome-Bring Signs, candles & prayers, bring musical instruments & play & sing. Please Come and Help, Thank You
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 4:00 - 6:30 PM
City: Bozeman
Location: In Front Of: The Old Court House Building 311 West Main Street
Organizers: Mary Kreis
Contact: Mary Kreis, marykreis@live.com

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Nevada

Global Blogging Day of Action for Troy DI am calling for for bloggers to participate in the Global Day of Action for Troy Davis by writing a post regarding this case and urging the governor to do the right thing.
When: May 19 All Day
City: Henderson
Location: The Blogosphere
Organizers: SjP of Sojourner's Place
Contact: SjP of Sojourner's Place, 702.451.1976, sojournersplace@cox.net
Visit their Website.

Global Day of Action for Troy DavisStop by one of the coolest place in town for a Petition signing either through internet access to AI site or sheet fill out. Available info on wrongful convictions and how we all could be Troy Davis.
When: May 19, 2009 Starting at noon
City: Las Vegas
Location: reJavanate Coffee Lounge
3300 E Flamingo # 23
(corner of Pecos & Flamingo)
Organizers: Michele Queyroy
Contact: Michele Queyroy, archbuildersacrossnations@yahoo.com

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New Hampshire

ConcertMy band Idea 9, a group of seniors at Concord High School, will be playing the song "State of Georgia" by State Radio outdoors in Centennial Square in Concord, where we are allowed to or not. Afterwards if we get a crowd we will tell them about Troy Davis, and of the injustices that an innocent man had to face
When: May 19th after 3 pm
City: Concord
Location: Centennial Square, near Penuche's Ale House
Organizers: Chris Laliotis and Nick Barrett
Contact: Chris Laliotis, 6038566092, lillali05@aim.com

Demonstration and VigilWe will hold signs by a busy intersection, hand out information, light candles and sign a petition to GA Governor Sonny Perdue.
When: May 19, 2009, from 3:15 pm to around 6 pm
City: Hanover
Location: The Dartmouth Green, at the intersection of South Main St. and East Wheelock Street
Organizers: Hanover High School Amnesty
Contact: Julia Murdza, hanoverhighamnesty@gmail.com

Troy Davis Global Day of ActionWith music by State Radio's Chad Stokes.

Amnesty International and the New Hampshire Coaltion to Abolish the Death Penalty (NHCADP) invite you to a Rally to abolish the death penalty and to bring attention to Troy Davis.
When: Troy Davis Global Day of Action
City: Concord
Location: New Hampshire State House
Organizers: Amnesty International and the New Hampshire Coaltion to Abolish the Death Penalty (NH
Contact: Cynthia Gabriel, cgabriel@aiusa.org
Visit their Website.

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New Jersey

Candlelight vigil for Troy DavisA candlelight vigil to raise awareness about Troy Davis's case.
When: 8 pm, May 19th
City: Montclair
Location: Corner of Church St. and Bloomfield Ave.
Organizers: Essex County Amnesty International group
Contact: David Korfhage, 908-500-8446, drkorfhage@gmail.com

Petition DriveThis chapter of Amnesty International will be spreading information about Davis through our school and community. On May 19, we will be hosting a petition drive during our lunches.
When: May 19, 2009. 10:30 - 11:20
City: Flemington
Location: Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Organizers: Hunterdon Central Amnesty International
Contact: Taylor Rotolo, taylor.rotolo@gmail.com

Join Amnesty International USA and the NAACPPlease join members of the Bergen County community for an interfaith service and call to action on Troy's case. Speakers will include Reverend Gregory Jackson, Estina Baker, and other community leaders.
When: Tuesday, May 19th at 6:00 pm
City: Hackensack
Location: Mount Olive Baptist Church
260 Central Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601

For directions visit:
http://www.mountolivebaptist.org/aboutus/directions/

Organizers: Amnesty International and the NAACP
Contact: Ken Mayers, 201-343-6000 or, kenmay@bergen.org or BC.NAACPFAMILY@gmail.com

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New Mexico

New Mexico Repeal - Troy Davis DemoDemonstration with information on the death penalty and Troy's case.
When: Tuesday, May 19th from noon until 1 PM
City: Albuquerque
Location: Corner of Lomas and 4th Street, downtown in front of the Courthouse.
Organizers: New Mexico Repeal
Contact: Viki Elkey, 505.205.3750, viki@nmrepeal.org
Visit their Website.

Event for Troy DavisWe will be on the Santa Fe Plaza with signs and petitions to sign info hand-outs.
When: Tuesday May 19, noon-1pm
City: Santa Fe
Location: The Plaza in downtown Santa Fe
Organizers: Betsy Keats and Mara Taub
Contact: Betsy Keats, BetsyKeats@aol.com

Signature Gathering and Support for TroyAs part of a short ceremony, all those who have been collecting signatures asking for the commutation of Troy Davis' sentence will hand in their petitions. A photograph will be taken to be sent to Gov Perdue along with the petitions.
When: May 19th; 5:00 pm
City: Las Vegas
Location: Outside the Las Vegas Center for Peace and Justice
719 6th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Organizers: AI Group 463
Contact: AI Group 463, lvpeacecenter@desertgate.com

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New York

Patrick Gilmourhttp://www.metaclarity.com will change it's landing page on the 19th to show a Supporting Troy Davis image. I will suggest to other webmasters they do the same.
When: 19th May 2009
City: New York
Organizers: Patrick Gilmour
Contact: Patrick Gilmour, +1-212-461-4843, pat@metaclarity.com
Visit their Website.

Speak Out for Troy Anthony Davis!A 90-minute open stage for poems, essays, rants and presentations of all kinds either about Troy's case in particular or against the death penalty in general are welcome. Poets, musicians, ranters and performers of all types will be making some NOISE FOR TROY on the stage.

COME OUT AND USE YOUR VOICE!
When: Tuesday, 5/19/09, 5pm
City: New York
Location: The Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery @ Bleecker Street
Organizers: Jackie Sheeler
Contact: Jackie Sheeler, jsheeler@mindspring.com
Visit their Website.

Rally for Troy DavisA Call to Action organized by Amnesty International USA, Campaign to End the Death Penalty, New Yorkers for Althernatives to the Death Penalty, NCBL, National Lawyers Guild-NY, All Souls Church Peace Task Force, Death Penalty Abolition Task Force, and more!
When: May 19th 6-8pm
City: New York
Location: Union Square
Organizers: Amnesty International USA
Contact: Thenjiwe McHarris, 212-633-4215, tmcharris@aiusa.org

vigilAn outdoor vigil at a busy downtown Albany intersection which will include speakers and petitions to governor Perdue.
When: 05/19 6-00 PM
City: Albany
Location: Townsend Park, intersection of Western and Washington avenues and Henry Johnson BLvd.
Organizers: AI group 361 and New Yorkers for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Contact: Carrie Kuehl, 5184530545, ckuehl@siena.edu

Troy Davis Execution ProtestAn assembly and march within Delhi to gain support for Troy Davis.
When: May 19; 3:00 PM
City: Delhi
Organizers: Keith Harris and Michael Dolan
Contact: Keith Harris, 607-267-5267, KHarris081@yahoo.com

Noon-time VigilA vigil will be held at Noon in front of the Hall of Justice on Exchange St. during the busy lunch time traffic of downtown Rochester as a symbol of solidarity with Troy and to raise awareness regarding the injustice of the Death Penalty.
When: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
City: Rochester
Location: Hall of Justice
99 Exchange St.
Rochester, NY 14614
Organizers: Judicial Process Commission
Contact: Rosanne Fabi, 585-248-5711, rfabi@rochester.rr.com

Ithaca Joins Global Day of Action for Troy DavisWE WILL HOLD PICTURES OF TROY DAVIS AND
A SIGN CALLING TO LET TROY DAVIS LIVE!
JOIN IN IF YOU CAN, BRING PICTURES, SIGNS, ARTICLES, LEAFLETS, PETITIONS...
AS TROY'S SISTER SAID, "THIS IS NOT JUST ABOUT TROY DAVIS, THERE ARE ALOT OF TROY DAVISES OUT THERE"
http://www.troyanthonydavis.org/

When: 5 PM, Tues 19th
City: Ithaca
Location: ON THE CORNER OF CAYUGA AND GREEN ST
Contact: Clare, claretgrady@yahoo.com

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North Carolina

Friends of Troy DavisWe plan to have an hour long prayer service with media coverage to bring attention to Troy's case and the NC moratorium on the Death penalty. Dr. Kiran Sigmon will speak to the press about her family's personal relationship with death row inmate Troy Davis and his case. Then she and her family will lead a preayer service for Troy.
When: May 19, 6:30-7:30 (press conference @ 6:15)
City: Asheville
Location: The Brooks-Howell Home
266 Merrimon Ave.
Asheville, NC
Organizers: Kiran Sigmon, Mark Siler and Joyce Holliday
Contact: Kiran Sigmon, 828-776-3072 or, kiran.sigmon@mahec.net or acury@ncmoratorium.org

Leslee Love For Troy DavisI will have a post on my blog: http://www.gadflyofthenation.blogspot.com and I will make TEXT TROY TO 90999 on my blog, facebook status, Twitter status and on all the online social networks I am a part of. I will also post a tangible sign on nearby telephone polls (if I am able). I have also written a letter to the POTUS, and plan to write more letters and send more emails.
When: May 15th-May 19th+
City: Gastonia
Location: 514 East 12th Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28054
Organizers: Leslee Love
Contact: Leslee Love, 7049147039, leslee.love@gmail.com
Visit their Website.

Global Day of Action for Troy DavisWe will be standing at a busy intersection in downtown Greensboro, NC with phamplets and a sign to text "Troy" to 90999. All are welcome!
When: May 19; 12 noon
City: Greensboro
Location: Elm St. close to Natty Greene's
Organizers: TK DiStefano
Contact: TK DiStefano, 336-298-3682, theresa.distefano@abbott.com

Vigil For Troy DavisBring signs & candles. Also print out flyers if you can. This is a very busy intersection.
When: May 19, 2009 at 6:00 pm
City: Charlotte
Location: South Blvd & Archdale Dr
(in front of Citgo)
Organizers: Action Center For Justice
Contact: David Dixon, charlotteaction@gmail.com
Visit their Website.

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Ohio

Public demonstrationpublic demonstration with banners. will distribute facts about Troy Davis and gather signatures.
When: May 19th, 2:45 - 4 pm
City: Dayton
Location: Corner of Keowee and Fifth St
Organizers: Gabriela Pickett/David corral
Contact: Gabriela Pickett, (937) 369-1373, gabrielapickett@yahoo.com

Letter-writingWe will gather to write letters in support of Troy Davis. A light supper will be provided.
When: May 19th 5:30-7:30
City: Bluffton
Location: First Mennonite Church (in the Assembly Room)
101 S. Jackson St.
Organizers: Judith Kingsley, Kimberly Spallinger, Wendy Chappell-Dick
Contact: Kimberly Spallinger, 419-358-0072, spallingerk@gmail.com

CanvasingUC Amnesty members going into classes showing the YOUTUBE video, giving information and having letters to the Governor signed.
When: 5-19-09 all day
City: Cincinnati
Location: Uptown Campus
Organizers: University of Cincinnati Amnesty International
Contact: Hilary Fischesser, 513-543-4867, fischeha@email.uc.edu

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Oklahoma

Petition Drive and Call to ActionI will circulate the Troy Davis petition to Amnesty members and peers and do a Facebook call to action.
When: May 18 and 19
City: Stillwater
Contact: Easton Coleman, eastoncoleman@gmail.com

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Oregon

letter writingWrite letters to Gov. of Georgia appealing for clemency.
When: 5/17/09 Noon
City: Corvallis
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis
Organizers: Peace Action Council of the UUFC
Contact: Bob Winget, 541 929-3728, bobwinget@toolboxcm.com

Stand for TroyVigil for Troy Davis. Call/Text Party
When: May 19, 7pm
City: Eugene
Location: 199 w 8th Ave
Organizers: Cozmic Pizza
Contact: Tyrone, booking@cozmicpizza.com

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Pennsylvania

Clemency petition SigningWork on getting clemency petition signing campaign going in the two church communties with whom I work.
When: starting May 1st
City: Philadelphia
Location: 43rd and Wallace- St. Ignatius Church and Our Mother of Sorrows 48th and Lancaster
Organizers: Sr. Stephanie Henry
Contact: Sr. Stephanie Henry, 215-386-0302, stephanieyhenry1@aol.com

evening prayerAn evening prayer service for Troy will be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 19 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Yardley, Pa.

When: 6:00 p.m. on 5/19
City: Yardley
Location: St. Andrew's Church,
West Afton Ave.
Yardley, Pa. 19067
Organizers: bob anderson and daniell hamby
Contact: bob anderson, 215-968-6216, anderbobsox@gmail.com

Rally In Solidarity for Troy DavisThis event will be a rally for Troy Davis. It will hopefully make people more aware of the injustice of capital punishment and the Troy Davis case. We will also have flyers and petitions for people to sign.
When: 12:00pm May 19, 2009
City: Bethlehem
Location: 4th and New St.
Organizers: CalvinJohn Smiley-SDPAC-PA
Contact: CalvinJohn Smiley, cjs719@gmail.com

Save Troy Davis! Tabling & PetitioningIf you live in Philadelphia, please come out to support Troy Davis. Action table and leafletting. Bring signs!
When: May 19, 12 noon - 1pm
City: Philadelphia
Location: corner of Chelten Ave & Greene Street in Germantown section (NW Phila)
Organizers: Global Women's Strike & Payday men's network
Contact: Eric Gjertsen or Mary Kalyna, 215-848-1120, philly@crossroadswomen.net
Visit their Website.

DemonstrationWe will be outside city hall with flyers and posters.
When: 10:00am
City: Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia City Hall
Organizers: Kevin Douglas Ann Douglas
Contact: Kevin Douglas, douglaskev@gmail.com

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Puerto Rico

Signature collection, photo and marchWe will be collecting signatures and photos with a sign I AM TROY DAVIS and will be march some streets en R?o Piedras and will be gathering in Robles Plaza for a photo.
When: May 19, 2009 5:00 p.m.
City: R?o Piedras
Location: La Chiwinha, R?o Piedras
Organizers: Amnist?a Internacional Puerto Rico
Contact: Juan Angel Gutierrez, 787 763 8318, aipuertorico@gmail.com

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Rhode Island

Prayer GroupI belong to a Prayer Group that meets every Tuesday morning. We will devote our prayer on May 19 to saving the life of Troy Davis.
When: 5/19/09 8:00 am
City: No Kingstown
Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Contact: Jane Tiernan-Reilly, mjtr@verizon.net

Vigil for Troy DavisAIUSA Local Groups 702 and 49 will hold a vigil on Tuesday, May 19 as part of Amnesty International?s Global Day of Action for Troy Davis. At the RI vigil, scheduled for 5:30 pm in Providence?s Burnside Park (near Kennedy Plaza), participants will be able to sign the Amnesty petition to Georgia Gov Sonny Perdue.
When: 5:30 PM
City: Providence
Location: Burnside Park, Kennedy Plaza
Organizers: Local Groups 49 and 702
Contact: Marcia Lieberman (49), Shari Bitsis (702), shasongs@aol.com

Vigil for Troy DavisA vigil with the opportunity to sign letters to the Governor of Georgia.
When: Tuesday, May 19, 5:30-6:30 pm
City: Providence
Location: Burnside Park, Kennedy Plaza
Organizers: Local Groups 49 and 702
Contact: Linda Darman, 401-301-7112, lsdarman@aol.com

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South Carolina

WriteathonOur monthly writeathon will be devoted to Troy Davis this month. We will have a table and clip boards in a high traffic area and will ask tourists and shoppers to sign letters and petitions for Troy.
When: May 16, 2009, 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
City: Charleston
Location: Sidewalk in front of the Customs House, corner Market and East Bay Streets.
Organizers: Barry Waldman, Julie Ohlandt, Ron Kaz and others
Contact: Anna Shockley, 843-312-9741, anna(at)charlestonpeace.net

Music and DemonstrationA few friends are planning on playing a song or two concerning Troy Davis at a local bar, and will play outside in downtown Spartanburg as well. We will most likely be playing "State of Georgia" by State Radio along with some of our own. There will be fliers handed out about the demonstration downtown, where we will bring signs and try to get the word out. We are hoping to bring many people together and really stir up some noise.
The idea came from a friend of mine who has organized a concert that will be happening in Concord, New Hampshire the same day.
When: May 19th at 6:00 pm
City: Spartanburg
Location: Downtown Spartanburg
Organizers: Darmin Husic
Contact: Darmin Husic, (603) 674-6229, bihfutball22@yahoo.com

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Tennessee

Day of Action for Troy DavisWe will meet at the U.S. District Courthouse with signs, petitions, and information flyers! Join us in the fight for justice!
When: May 19, 2009 from 3:30 pm till 5:30 pm
City: Nashville
Location: U.S. District Courthouse
801 BROADWAY
Nashville, TN 37203
Organizers: Brenda
Contact: Kidd Navarro, 615 364 8319, amnestybrenda@gmail.com

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Texas

Letter-writing for TroyWe will be writing letters/taking online actions for Troy Davis.
When: May 15 - all day
City: Dallas
Location: Southern Methodist University
Organizers: Tiana Lightfoot
Contact: Tiana, 2142355351, tlightfo@mail.smu.edu

Vigil/RallyBrief vigil at the Arlington Unitarian Universalist Church in solidarity with Amnesty International to ask clemency for Troy Davis, about to be executed in Georgia. Our denomination, the UUA, issued an Action of Immediate Witness against the Death Penalty on December 11, 2000.

When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2009
City: Arlington
Location: 2001 California Lane
Organizers: Clara Blair and Daralyn Jackson
Contact: Clara Blair, 817-265-3429, blairbards@sbcglobal.net
Visit their Website.

Troy Davis awarenessI teach speech and debate at my local high school. I will tell Troy's story in my classes and show his webpage profile. I will discuss the problems with eyewitness testimony.
When: May 15, 2009
City: Waxahachie
Location: WHS
Organizers: Becky LeBreton
Contact: Rebecca LeBreton, 972-938-9330, rlebreton@wisd.org

Classroom MomentA lesson about the death penalty and people who have been exhonerated for crimes for which they have been convicted.
When: May 15, 2009
City: Houston
Location: Woodrow Wilson Montessori
Organizers: Sophi Zimmerman
Contact: Sophi Zimmerman, ms_sophi@sbcglobal.net

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Utah

Higher Ground Learning Troy Davis AwareI will put a notice out on our block in front of our tutoring center that students will see as they walk in. There will be a capital punishment petition to sign.
When:
City: Salt Lake City
Contact: Suzi Montgomery, 801 524.0817, suzi@highergroundlearning.com

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Vermont

Day of Action for Troy DavisPeoples' Academy Amnesty International will host a day of action for Troy Davis with video presentations on the case, tabling, and petition signing.
When: ongoing
City: Morrisville
Location: Peoples' Academy
Organizers: Peoples' Academy
Contact: Carolyn Smiles, plumtreefarmvt@hotmail.com

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Virginia

Troy Davis RallyCome join Amnesty USA and Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP)to rally in support of Troy Davis. We will be raising awareness through posters, fliers, and other handouts and advocating for Troy through petitions and letters.
When: May 19, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
City: Richmond
Location: Monroe Park:
Belvidere/Main/Franklin
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 646-5733

Park URL:
http://www.richmondgov.com/applications/parksearch/ParkDetail.asp?park_ID=37

Organizers: John Thorpe, Beth Panilaitis (VADP)
Contact: John Thorpe, 804-317-6355, jdthorpe3@gmail.com

Troy Davis RallyJoin Charlottesville residents in solidarity against the scheduled execution of Troy Davis.
When: May 19th @5:30 pm
City: Charlottesville
Location: 6th and E. Market St.
Charlottesville District Courthouse
Organizers: VADP
Contact: Matt Sellman, 434-981-0745, office@vadp.org
Visit their Website.

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Washington

Troy Davis is our ConscienceSet up an information table at the Walmart the most visited store in our community. Pass out flyers on Troy Davis
When: May 19 2009.....noon until 4:00 pm
City: Omak
Location: Outside of Walmart
Organizers: Michele Bordeaux
Contact: Michele, 509 422 2994, Micheleann62@Yahoo.com

vigil for Troy DavisAt our May mtg we will finalize a plan to do a short public vigil to call attention to Troy Davis' plight and to stand against execution/killing.
When: May 19, 2009
City: Seattle
Location: Seattle
Organizers: Buddhist Peace Fellowship--Seattle
Contact: Rick Harlan, 206 271 8871, rickharlan@igc.org

Rally & VigilRally and candlelight vigil
Speakers include Jeff Ellis, WCADP and James Bible, NAACP, with music from Jim Page
When: Tues. May 19, 6-8 pm
City: Seattle
Location: Westlake Plaza
Organizers: AI Group 4, NAACP, WCADP
Contact: Colleen Roman and Megan Thomas, 206-525-4297 or, colleenr@speakeasy.net or megankthomas@msn.com

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West Virginia

Tablingtabling on main street around noon
When: noon
City: Shepherdstown
Location: German St. in front of wall
Organizers: Upper Potomac Chapter #539
Contact: Lynn Yellott, 304 671-0433, amnestyi@shepherd.edu
Visit their Website.

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Wisconsin

Petition/Email/Letter Writing CampaignOn Sunday, I will announce during church the story of Troy Davis and encourage congregation members to sign the petition and write or email Governor Perdue. I will set up tables at Coffee Hour to present information about the case and to facilitate the activities, including having a laptop available for email. I also plan on having information cards for people to take action at home and to text "TROY" to 90999 on May 19th, 2009.
When: May 17, 2009 11:45 a.m.
City: Miilwaukee
Location: Albright United Methodist Church
5555 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Organizers: Elizabeth Cannon/Albright United Methodist Church
Contact: Elizabeth Cannon, 262-370-7512, elizabethgruhlke@hotmail.com

Troy Davis's Peaceful ProtestWe are informing our school about Troy Davis's situation with a petition, a piece of candy with an attached information sheet, and music. Throughout that week the petition will be available to sign. Trying to show some audio clip (possibly the one Amnesty International USA has with Troy speaking) to show the impact of his situation.
When: Lunch Period, 19 May 2009
City: Shorewood
Contact: Reshma McHale, 414-763-7929, rmmch12@yahoo.com

Petitioning on CampusWe will be raising awareness on Tuesday, May 19th about Troy's case and encouraging people to sign our petition calling for clemency for Troy Anthony Davis.
When: May 19th from 12pm-5pm
City: Appleton
Location: Lawrence University Campus
Organizers: Lawrence University AI
Contact: Kylie Anderson, kylie.n.anderson-watz@lawrence.edu

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Wyoming

Driving protestI will drive from Riverton to Casper with a Troy sign on my car.
When: all day
City: Riverton and Casper
Location: highway and city
Organizers: Chris
Contact: Chris, cbc033@cwc.edu

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Events Happening Online or Outside the U.S.

Public appeal in Argentina`s USA EmbassyAmnesty U.S.A`s representatives exhibiting flag for Troy Davis` fair trial and public appeal for his non execution
When: May 19th., 8 a.m
City: Buenos Aires - Argentina
Location: Buenos Aires U.S.A. s` Consulate located in Argentina`s Capital City
Organizers: alone so far
Contact: del Campo Wilson, Alberto Jorge, 54111550633002, adelcampow@yahoo.com.ar

Banners on a shipI will try to decorate a ship with banners,slogans and posters for Troy....and make pictures,surely!
When: 29th of May
City: Berlin
Location: A lake nearby,Berlin,Germany!
Organizers: sebastian Schnitzer
Contact: Sebastian Schnitzer, sebastian_schnitzer@web.de

PRAYER DEDICATIONA Ugandan, I and my family are going to have a 30 minutes prayer to ask God to intervene. Devine intervention is hariedly needed. Though u only looked upon Americans.
When: 03 May 2009
City: Kampala, Uganda
Location: Makindye East
Organizers: AT HOME
Contact: Aisha Muggale N., 256 772 424298, aishamuggale@yahoo.com

candlelight vigil for Troy DavisCandlelight vigil on May 4th
with his photograph and prayers and silent reflection for his plight and requested release.
When: 4th May 8pm onwards
City: London, England
Location: London, England
Levine house,
15-25 Broadhurst Gardens
Contact: Christine Burgess-Jones, cbjones23@googlemail.com

Demonstatie tegen onrecht Troy DavisDemonstration for Troy Davis, sharing flyers and inform people about this injustice
When: May 19, 15:00
City: Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam Centre, the Dam
Organizers: Ria Brink
Contact: Ria Brink, ria_brink@hotmail.com
Visit their Website.

A special prayerI will pray with a group of friends from Bogota Colombia so that God have mercy.
When: May 19 at midday
City: Bogota
Location: South America
Organizers: Nora de Galindo
Contact: Nora, 3157915160, coreodenora@yahoo.com

flyersI will be handing out and delivering flyers to people, giving them information about Troy and making them aware.
When: 11 - 12 13 May
City: Portsmouth
Location: Portsmouth UK city centre
Organizers: Sarah Bryant
Contact: Sarah, loughlin.bryant@ntlworld.com

Leaflet/flyer DropHanding out paper doves and leaflets at my University, on which are printed the details of Troy's case and the URL for people to sign the petition.
When: 19th May 2009. 10am.
City: swansea
Location: Swansea Metropolitan University. South Wales UK.
Organizers: Jessica Lewis
Contact: Jessica Lewis, jessicallewis@aol.com

Sweets and Signatures TeaDrop in tea and dessert party for friends, family & neighbors to discuss Troy's plight and sign letters to support his cause.
When: May 19th - 2 pm- 5 pm
City: Calgary
Location: Alberta, Canada
Organizers: Willow Brocke & Mark Skarzynski
Contact: Willow Brocke, 403-475-2075, willowbrocke@shaw.ca

Troy Davis day
When: 19/05/2009
City: Athens
Location: 22, Ious street, 166 71 Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece
Organizers: Mary Petrakaki, Mary Goumas
Contact: Mary Petrakaki, +30 2108962105, marypetr@otenet.gr

Raising Awareness About Troy DavisI'll give a brief information about Troy Davis' case in my school then encourage people to take action with me
When: 05.05.09
City: Istanbul
Organizers: Ozan Aybar
Contact: Ozan, kozanaybar@gmail.com

Information table & Action for TroyA stand with an information table and petitions to sign for Troy. Leaflets about the death penalty in the world, about Troy Davis and his case, and about Amnesty International. There will also be a wifi connection allowing people to send online letters to the Governor of Georgia.
When: 19th May, 18h00
City: Besan?on, France
Location: Esplanade des Droits de l'Homme (outside the townhall), Besan?on
Organizers: Amnesty group 26 Besan?on (France)
Contact: philippe laplace, 0033 607735635, philippe_laplace@hotmail.com

AN INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR SUPPORTThough still in planning stages, we will have live music, speakers on the Death Penalty, and videos. This will be an international call for action!!
When: Begins at 11am SLT
City: Four Bridges Sim, Second Life
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Four%20Bridges%20Project/129/122/27
Organizers: Amnesty International - E
Contact: millay Freschi/Amy Cross, millay_@hotmail.com
Visit their Website.

Discuss Troy's case in law classRead info material on Troy's case in highschool classes
When: First week in May 2009
City: Chesterville
Location: North Dundas District High School
Organizers: Leon MacIntyre
Contact: Martina Lauer, 613-448-9160, lauer.m@hotmail.com

Meditative MarchMy friends and I will walk in silence for fifteen minutes. The march will be dedicated to Troy
When: May 15 at 7 P.M.
City: Li?ge
Contact: Pierre GERON, geron_p@hotmail.com

ActionWe are gonna ask people to sign petitions, distribute fliers and talk about Troy's case
When: May 19th all day
City: Melbourne, Australia
Location: Swanston Street, CBD
Contact: julie rerolle, 0423980883, jrerolle@gmail.com
Visit their Website.

DemonstrationAmnesty International UK will hold a demonstration outside the US Embassy in London on 19th May between 16:00 - 18:00 hours. We will also hand in a letter to the US Embassy.
When: 19th May 16:00-18:00
City: London
Location: US Embassy
24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 1AE
Organizers: Amnesty International UK
Contact: Kim Manning-Cooper, 020 7033 1582, kim.manning.cooper@amnesty.org.uk
Visit their Website.

Rassemblement "Justice for Troy"Rally with speakers in a very crowded place, and hopefully lots of people
When: 14th of may, 19h30
City: Paris, France
Location: Fontaine des Innocents
Fontaine aux Innocents (� c�t� forum des Halles, sortie porte Lescau), place Joachim du Bellay, a l'angle des rues Berger et Saint Denis, 75001, M� Chatelet, RER Chatelet Les Halles

Organizers: Amnesty International activists in Paris
Contact: Claudine Nouvion, troydavisparis14mai@gmail.com
Visit their Website.

Monterrey wears blueWe will be giving away flyers with information to sign the letter online; also some friends and I will be wearing blue as a way of support for Troy.
When: All may 19
City: Monterrey, Mexico
Location: Monterrey, M�xico
Organizers: Cecilia Montemayor
Contact: Cecilia Montemayor, luar_na_lubre23@hotmail.com

petition signingWe are putting together action packs for activists across Ireland to collect signatures on the petition for Troy. We will also put the petition up on our on line action centre and post the list of names to the address in GA provided.
When: 19th May and weekend preceding
City: Dublin Ireland
Location: aiming for as many towns across Ireland as we can get.
Organizers: Amnesty International Ireland
Contact: Kieran Clifford, 35318638300, kclifford@amnesty.ie

JOURNEE MONDIALE ACTION TROY DAVISInformation rable - Petitions - Discussion on the death penalty...

When: May 19, beginning at 6.30 PM
City: NANTES 44000 - FRANCE
Location: PLACE ROYALE IN THE CENTER OF NANTES
Organizers: AIF Loire Ocean area
Contact: Anne Denis, denis.privas@orange.fr

Rally on the Old BridgeWe will mobilize as many students and others as possible for a rally on the famous "Old Bridge" in the center of the old town of Heidelberg, Germany, to create public attention among German residents as well as tourists and military staff from the U.S.
When: May 19, 6 p.m. CEST
City: Heidelberg, Germany
Location: Old Bridge
Organizers: German-American Institute Heidelberg & AI Germany
Contact: Frank Habrik, Frank.Habrik@dai-heidelberg.de
Visit their Website.

SUPPORTING TROY DAVIS AND JUSTICEBeing on a week long mindfulness retreat, I intend to give an awareness raising talk, then, on our daily fast walk, I hope to encourage some to wear Troy Davies T-shirts, and I will give out prepared faxes and ask all who wish to do so to send them to the Governor of Georgia (using your letter model). We will not be near a computer, but as soon as I return I will send you photos of the event. Only a small one, but knowing that every person is one more step towards justice. (hope my ordered T-shirts arrive in time!)
When: 19th May during the morning
City: BEUZEC CAP SIZUN, FRANCE
Location: In the SOLOGNE area of France
Organizers: FIONA MACLEOD
Contact: FIONA MACLEOD, (fr) 0675460570, fiona.mac99@orange.fr

Photo sessionWe'll have Troy portraits, t-shirts, and signs, and we'll take some - hopefully cool - photos in order to express our support. We'll have a pro photographer at our disposal.
When: Sunday 17 May, 3-4pm
City: Strasbourg
Location: Strasbourg, France
Parce de l'Orangerie
Organizers: Amnesty Strasbourg local group
Contact: Eric Poinsot, poinsoteric@hotmail.com

Flyer distributed at our schoolThe class made up a flyer which they will distribute at their school on May, 19.
When: May, 19 2009, during breaks (9.30 and 11.20)
City: N?rnbeg
Location: Berufliche Schule 7
Pilotystra?e
N?rnberg
Organizers: Class H11m, 22 students aged 16-19
Contact: Gabriele Arnold, gaga@gute projekte.de

I AM TROY DAVIS - Show Your SupportWe will be distributing leaflets, talk to people about Troy's case, but mainly getting people on film to express short messages of support for Troy we'll be sharing on our webpage and sharing with Martina.
When: May 19, 4:30PM - 6:00PM
City: Montreal, Qc
Location: Square Phillip (corner of Ste-Catherine & Union Streets)
Organizers: AI Canada Francophone
Contact: Charles Perroud, 514-962-5650, pdm.coordination@amnistie.ca
Visit their Website.

Walk for Solidarity with Troy DavisAmnesty International Hungary activists will lead a solidarity walk to the US Embassy in Budapest. We will carry and wear posters bearing a photo of Troy Davis, and calling for a stop to his execution and an end to the death penalty everywhere. We will be handing out flyers with info about Troy Davis and fact sheets about the death penalty worldwide and its intersection with racial bias in the US.
When: Tuesday, May 19, 3:30 pm
City: Budapest, Hungary
Location: Solidarity walk begins at V?r?smarty t?r (V?r?smarty Square), passes by Szent Istv?n Bazilika (St. Stephen's Basilica) and ends at Szabads?g t?r (Freedom Square) in front of the US Embassy.
Organizers: Amnesty International Hungary Multi-Kulti Group
Contact: Amnesty International Hungary MultiKulti Group, aiesghungary@gmail.com

Human ChainAt 6pm we will shape a human chain all along our Old Bridge across the Neckar river, apart from the castle Heidelberg's most famous sight - holding tabloids with Troy's photo, telling: I am Troy Davis - NO execution.
When: May 19, 6pm
City: Heidelberg
Location: Heidelberg - Germany - Old Bridge
Organizers: Mumia Abu-Jamal, German-American Intstitute, AI Heidelberg
Contact: Annette Schiffmann, 0049-172-77 40, anna.schiff@t-online.de
Visit their Website.

We will do a one hour stand outside the USA Embassy tomorrow; May 19th 2009, 11a.m local time (0500 a.m east coast time)for Troy Davis. We have called it "I am Troy Davis"
When: 19.05.09, 11.a.m
City: Oslo
Location: US Embassy, Drammensveien
Organizers: Amnesty International - Norway
Contact: Ben Lorentzen, +47 47468683, benlorentzen@gmail.com
Visit their Website.

Troy Davis DayWE have booked an ICT room at school and are inviting people to drop in and sign the online petition.
When: Lunchtime
City: Harrow
Location: Harrow,London, U.K.
Organizers: Neeru Ravi and Ms Morgan
Contact: Neeru Ravi, neeruravi@gmail.com

JUSTICE FOR TROY DAVISWe are sending out online actions and blogging for justice for Troy Davis.
When: May 19, 2009
City: Tampa Bay
Location: Blogosphere
Organizers: AIUSA Tampa Bay Group 240
Contact: Mark Elliott, 727-215-9646, mark@fadp.org

Global Day of Action for Troy DavisJoin Amnesty International Peterborough and other activists on Tuesday, May 19 outside St John's Anglican Church on Hunter Street to protest the planned execution of Troy and the use of the death penalty. After a short rally we will march along Hunter Street to Artspace where Aubrey Harris from Amnesty International Canada will make a presentation. Students from PCVS are organizing button making and/or silk screening on T shirts. There will be a petition to sign and Amnesty International information.
When: 19 May 2009, 1930 (7.30pm)
City: Peterborough, ON CANADA
Location: Starting at St John's Anglican Church
St. John's is located at 99 Brock Street just east of Water Street in Peterborough. It is accessible from both Brock and Hunter Streets. Marching along Hunter to ARTSPACE for the main speeches.
Organizers: Ted & Daphne Ingram
Contact: Daphne, (705) 656-3820, tingram@nexicom.net

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