Photos by Linda Panetta / Optical Realities Photography

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Linda Panetta : Click here: http://www.opticalrealities.org/Portfolio/Artist-Statement/ for Artist Statement

Linda Panetta is a photojournalist whose work focuses on cultural, environmental and human rights, with a particular emphasis on conflict zones, including: Guatemala and Nicaragua (late 1980's - 2007); Mexico (Chiapas & Oaxaca), Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba, El Salvador, Colombia (Putumayo, Barranca, Choco...), Afghanistan (2002), Iraq (2003 / 2004), Palestine (2006 / 2008)...

In 2008 Linda was awarded Best Single Color Photo (2nd place) by the Catholic Press Association for one of her photos in “St. Malachy: Philadelphia’s Island of Grace” (published in St. Anthony Messenger). And in 2005 they also awarded her two Honorable Mentions: Best Photo Story for "Iraq Diary" and Best General News Photo for "Iraq's Search for a Future" (published in the National Catholic Reporter).

Linda is the founder of Optical Realities Photography, the grassroots human rights organization SOA Watch/NE, and coordinator of the Jean Donovan Community Peace Center, which hosts the Mariposa Outreach Project, a mentoring program which supports survivors of torture and their families.

She is the producer and director of the award winning documentary "An Insider Speaks Out!", which highlights the abuses of the military training facility, the School of the Americas (SOA).

Linda's photos have been widely published in books, magazines, and newspapers and have been aired on several networks. Her photos have been exhibited throughout the US, Canada and Europe. She also does extensive lecturing using her slides to educate others about the implications of U.S. foreign policy and the realities of war. Linda also currently holds a teaching position at Cabrini College (Radnor, PA).

A few example of forums include:

Yale University, NYU, Fordham University, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Loyola University (New Orleans), Smith College, Bowling Green State University, George School, Villanova University, Swarthmore College, Cabrini College, Byrn Mawr College, St. John's University, La Salle University, University of New Mexico, Springfield University, Smith College, Eastern University, Chestnut Hill College, St. Peters College, Furman University, University of St. Thomas, College of Saint Benedict, Rosemont College, Kutz Elementary School, Lenape Middle School, St. Bonaventure University, St. Louis University HS, Akiba Hebrew Academy, University of Waterloo (Ontario), University of Toronto, Associazione Centro Di Accoglienza E Promozione Culturale (Italy). Conferences: Sabeel, Call to Action, Veterans for Peace…

Publications include:

Photos and/or Articles have appeared in (partial list):
Adbusters, America Magazine, Amnesty International Publications, Catholic New Times, Inc., Chicago Sun, Company Magazine, Conscious Choice, Friends Journal, Maryknoll Magazine, Revista Magazine, North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA), National Catholic Reporter (regular contributor), Philadelphia City Paper, Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Sing Out!, Sojourners Magazine, St. Anthony Messenger, The Catholic Standard & Times, The Nation, The Progressive, The Riverdale Press, Turning Wheel: The Journal of Socially Engaged Buddhism, Friends of the Earth International (Netherlands).

Book Contributions (partial list):
A Persistent Peace: One Man’s Struggle for a Nonviolent World. Loyola Press.
… Clashing Views on Latin American Issues: Plan Colombia… Plan of Death. McGraw-Hill
Political Geography. World-Economy, Nation-State and Locality. Prentice Hall.
Living Justice & Peace. St. Mary’s Press.
Love in Action… R.K. Taylor Publishing.
Cultural Anthropology, 1/ce (College Textbook). Thomson Nelson Learning
War in Colombia, Made in the U.S.A. IAC, NY
Jesus for President. Zondervan Press.
The Global & the Intimate: Women’s Studies Quarterly.
Santa Claus in Baghdad: Stories About Teens in the Arab World. Indiana Univ. Press.

Other:
CBS 3, Philadelphia (Mar 14, 2009) Featured story about Fr. McNamee.
CBS & NBC Nightly News, Philadelphia. Slide show of photos from Iraq
Voyageurs TV - Uruguay
Feminist International Radio Endeavour (FIRE) - Website Publication: “Women & War in Colombia: None of the Women Make the War, but they All Live it.”
Amnesty International Conference, Czech Republic
Countless websites around the world.

Publications in Process:
"Mothers in Arms." Salvadoran women share their stories as former combatants and talk about their lives today as a politician, human rights advocate, hammock maker, healthcare worker, leader of a women’s cattle cooperative, ex-comandante entrepreneur, and mother...

Additional Projects (partial list):
Against the Odds. Making a Difference in Global Health. National Library of Medicine. Educational Photo Exhibit “A revolution in global health is taking place in villages and towns around the world. Communities, in collaboration with scientists, advocates, governments, and international organizations are taking up the challenge to prevent disease and improve quality of life…” www.getinvolved.against-the-odds.org/

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) - “Dreams & Nightmares: Life and Death in Iraq.” Nine foot banners using photos taken in Iraq (2003) is part of a traveling outdoor exhibit/ memorial to highlight the affects of war and occupation. These images accompany AFSC's widely acclaimed Eyes Wide Open exhibit of combat boots and civilian shoes, commemorating all U.S. and Iraqi deaths in the war.

United Church of Christ, Santa Cruz, CA: 16 selected photos of women and children from throughout Haiti, Latin America and the Middle East were used to create larger than life-sized banners (dimensions: roughly 4 x 8 feet) which have been on display in the community center at the FCC congregation in Santa Cruz

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"Why A Vote Matters" offers an overview of more than twenty years of soul-searching and activism. The journey begins with a misguided sense of the insignificance of a vote and concludes with why a vote really does matter. Visit: http://www.opticalrealities.org/gallery/7190174_DFiBs

www.opticalrealities.org

Artist Statement : Artist Statement
Unlike after any other visit overseas, I vividly recall the days following my trip back from Afghanistan. Everywhere I went, the people I passed on the streets of Philadelphia, in their cars, on the trains, I saw the faces of the Afghan people: children, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. When looking through the lens of a camera, you're ever so present to the details of ones face: the smirks, smiles and frowns; the wisdom and age that accompany the sun-baked wrinkles, and the depth of sorrow, joy, uncertainty, curiosity and oneness in the eyes.

People have often asked me if I feel a bit detached from the moment when shooting behind my lens. On the contrary, I feel I am able to connect at a very deep level with the people I am photographing. In fact, I try to shoot every shot with the intention that this one image will in fact speak a thousand words, that it will have the potential to move others to act. Perhaps this action is as simple as becoming more compassionate towards the needs and desires of others, to be more open to different cultures and lifestyles. Maybe the act will be more radical, like joining a march for peace, participating in an act of civil resistance, phoning or visiting a member of Congress about a related issues; or as humanitarian as viewing others without prejudice, or preconceptions -- to love all others as we would love a member of our family.

Perhaps this is a lot to expect of a photo, but I feel just such an obligation to the person looking into the lens of my camera -- into the depths of my soul. Whether it's the mother's look of desperation as she holds her dying child in her arms, or the silent yet pervading cries that come from a child dying of cancer; perhaps it's the wife mourning the loss of her husband killed by US bombs; the Afghan farmer who stepped on a land mine and has lifted his pant leg to show me his prosthetic -- and his self-determination; or the child shoe shiner on the streets of Basra, who has become the sole provider for his family. They have, for a split second, allowed me to capture a glimpse of their life -- their beauty, suffering, joy, sorrow and hope -- and to share it with others.

In some cultures, individuals believe that a photo has the potential of snatching away or holding captive their soul. The people I have met have thoroughly captivated my heart and soul. As I revisit their images, I am often haunted by the sense that my own efforts to work on their behalf have been inadequate and that they now exist only in my photos. But as I have also learned from them, hope always prevails. In their smiles and smirks, in their tears and laughter, I see the uniqueness and similarity of us all. Although the depth of their suffering is immense, so too is their hope that tomorrow will be a better day than yesterday, that the family members they have just buried will be the last victims of terrorism, greed and hate, and that their loved ones still living will no longer have to go to bed hungry, fearful, or forced to endure the same immeasurable pain.

My photos are not my own; they are a representation of the oneness of us all. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to be an active participant in the lives of those who cry out for justice and struggle for peace and the restoration of hope; and I am grateful to be able to share this work with others.

www.opticalrealities.org

Artist Statement

Optical Realities Mission Statement : Mission Statement:Optical Realities is an organization that uses photojournalism and educational outreach to raise public awareness about world events, cultures, and the environment. We seek to use our first-hand knowledge and experiences in impoverished and war-torn areas of the world to advocate for economic and social justice.

Through photo exhibits, presentations, and our website, www.opticalrealities.org, we challenge and address conventional " First World " stereotypes at all levels in an attempt to dissolve prejudices and hostile feelings that often stem from misinformation or a lack of knowledge. We encourage participation in a variety of projects, including our "micro projects," which seek to nurture growth in understanding and compassion towards a variety of human rights issues, as well as offer solidarity and economic and social empowerment to communities around the world.

* A majority of the proceeds from the sale of photos displayed at exhibits or purchased online help to fund our ongoing educational campaigns and outreach to communities affected by war, internal conflict, and ecological devastation. And as part of our mission, every attempt is made to send back copies of photos to the individuals and communities shown throughout our website.

Background:

Optical Realities was founded in 2002 by Linda Panetta, who brought a 20-year history of active commitment to the empowerment of women, the promotion of economic justice, and the advocacy of environmental and human rights in war and conflict zones throughout Latin America and the Middle East , as well as in economically challenged regions of the US .

Since its founding Optical Realities has made investigative, documentary and service trips to Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Colombia, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico (Chiapas and Oaxaca), Nicaragua, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, Venezuela and Haiti. Along with the subsequent presentations, publications and exhibits that follow these trips, all attempts are made to send photos back to the visited communities to serve as memorabilia and tools for political and social change.

Photos and reports are used here in the U.S. and around the world in both the mainstream and alternative media, for educational outreach in classrooms, to lobby and advocate for greater peace and justice, on website and other internet outlets, and have been used on CD covers and articles highlighting the work of several musicians. Artists such as Bruce Cockburn, Utah Phillips, Janis Ian, Pat Humphreys & Sandy Opatow, Charlie King and Karen Brandow, Pete Seeger and the R&B trio the Chestnut Brothers are just a few who have actively collaborated with us. A sampling of advocacy groups that we have offered our services to and have collaborated on issues with include the Liberty Center for Survivors of Torture, Pax Christi USA, Global Exchange, Corazon de Quetzal, Mayan International League, Amnesty International, SOA Watch, American Friend Service Committee, Families Members Speak Out, 9-11 Families for A Peaceful Tomorrow, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace, the San Carlos Foundation, and the SHARE Foundations, as well as across the country in universities, primary and secondary ed forums and a variety of ecumenical settings.

Optical Realities has also worked in collaboration with many other social justice groups and on issues such as immigrant and farm-worker rights, the support of survivors of torture and issues relating to civil liberties.

www.opticalrealities.org

Optical Realities Mission Statement

Why A Vote Matters : Why A Vote Matters
By Linda Panetta

I voted in my first election twenty-four years ago. Not taking it too seriously, I chose the seemingly good-spirited, gregarious actor, Ronald Reagan.

A year would pass and my life would be turned upside down. Shortly after my freshman year of college while hanging out at the Jersey shore with my family, my father suddenly collapsed, suffered a massive heart attack and died in my arms.

A few months later I reluctantly returned to college to pursue my Business degree. My outlook on life had drastically changed, but interest in world events or anything askew to my major was of little significance to me. After all, I was dealing with my own issues. That is, until I watched “Roses in December,” a documentary about the lives and brutal murder of four US Churchwomen in El Salvador.

This was a wakeup call. It helped me begin to understand the wars the Reagan administration was supporting and orchestrating and the suffering others were enduring as a result of US foreign policy. I was overwhelmed with guilt and shame. Guilt - because I was partially responsible for Reagan’s reelection; shame - because my tax dollars were responsible for tens of thousands of people being killed by the bombs, bullets, chemicals and other weapons the US was supplying abroad to dictators.

During my senior year I worked in the school bookstore. My boss, always interested in politics, insisted on having the Iran-Contra Affair on the TV. I wouldn’t have paid much attention to this, but his attentiveness pulled me in. What I heard stunned me. How could my government so blatantly lie about weapon sales to Iran, our declared “enemy”, and so deliberately support the bombing of harbors, hospitals and schools in Nicaragua?

Simple answers would no longer be sufficient, and the gauge I used for deciphering what I heard in the news, now included a harsh realization that fabrications by our government, and distortions by the mass media, were commonplace.

Feeling responsible for my actions as well as inactions, I applied to a service program at my school to travel overseas. Other students applied to go to Australia, Spain and Chicago; I asked to be sent to Nicaragua. “Nicaragua is too dangerous”, I was told, but ironically they sent me to Guatemala instead.

Guatemala was a country riddled with death squads and had the worst human rights record in Latin America, but most Americans were unaware of this because our government supported, armed and financed Guatemala’s tyrannical leadership. This was partially rooted in the 1954 CIA-orchestrated coup that deposed the democratically elected President, Jacobo Arbenz. It also ushered in four decades of militaristic regimes that killed or “disappeared” more than 200,000 mostly poor and indigenous people (all too reminiscent of the slaughter of Native Americans in the US).

While living in Guatemala I worked on a project to bring potable water to my community, researched human rights violations in the Capital, and did outreach at El Pavon prison. I also traveled to Nicaragua where I witnessed first-hand the effects of the “Contra” war. While there I encountered a group of young soldiers, some barely as large as the rifles they struggled to carry.

“Why does your government hate us so much?” one asked.

I replied with the only answer I knew: “Because they say you are communists.”

“Communists! What is a communist?” he said. “Please tell me. We need to know so that the killings can stop.”

Throughout Latin America many whom our government or big business considered a threat: union leaders, church workers, educators, even Mayan children were labeled “communists,” and were targeted, tortured, killed or unjustly imprisoned. Bishop Helder Camara put it this way: “When I give food to the poor they call me a saint, but when I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist.”

For eight years President Bush has proselytized a similar doctrine of fear and intolerance, resulting in modern-day witch hunts that strip people of basic freedoms and challenge the sovereignty of nations. Bullies commonly use these tactics in schoolyards, but when governments employ them, unjust imprisonments, scorched earth campaigns and massacres result. To date, millions in Iraq and Afghanistan have been displaced, entire cities destroyed and countless homes, hospitals, schools and utilities left in ruins. Hundreds of thousands have been killed or maimed and their populace now must coup with the effects of post traumatic stress. And every day US soldiers are deployed to inflict terrible suffering on others, and in turn, have become the recipients of it.

All the while, Americans foot a multi-hundred-billion dollar price tag, largely made payable to the profiteers that Dwight D. Eisenhower coined the “military industrial complex,” including Aegis, Blackwater, Halliburton, Bechtel, Lockheed Martin, CACI and the petro conglomerates.

The United States Law Code defines “terrorism” as “Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets…” Other resources define it as “the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion; those acts which are intended to create fear (terror), are perpetrated for an ideological goal (as opposed to a lone attack), and deliberately target or disregard the safety of non-combatants.” It is not only morally wrong, but there can be no justification for fighting a “war against terrorism” when those allegedly dedicated to opposing and eradicating it are also its sponsors.

More than 20 years have passed since I voted for Reagan. During this time, as a human rights advocate and photojournalist, I have traveled to countless war zones -- from Iraq and Afghanistan to the jungles of Colombia to the shantytowns of Haiti -- seeking a better understanding of the reality in which people live and struggle; how they are affected by poverty, war, and US foreign policy. I share this first-hand knowledge through slide presentations, photo exhibits and the internet to advocate for the communities I have visited.

A photo can say a thousand words, and it is my hope that the images and stories I share with members of Congress and the greater public will help promote greater tolerance, peace, and an end to impunity and oppression. When I give talks, I remind audiences that elected officials are in office to serve their constituents, and these representatives must be held accountable for the decisions they make. But it is the responsibility of each and every person to make sure that their voice is heard. This begins with casting a vote, and continues with their own commitment to making a difference at home, in their communities and/or overseas.

In many countries, voting can be a death sentence. In the US, we do not have to worry about this – anymore. But voting is a privilege and an obligation. At worst, a vote can plague you as it has me. But this “guilt” also translated into action; it imbued in me a never ending hunger to work for change and fight against impunity.

My impetus for getting involved was to help others and to try and make a difference. But I have received so much more in return by experiencing the compassion and forgiveness of others, especially those our government has branded as “enemies” or outcasts, and who many in society place unfavorable labels on. These experiences have imbued in me a powerful dedication to understanding the truth and to standing up for the empowerment of all people, regardless of race, class or gender.

Nov 4, 2008 will be the most important election of my life. And for the first time in more than 20 years, I am openly supporting a Presidential candidate. Obviously, no single individual has all the answers. In a democracy, we can freely express our opinions, which is why I am prepared to use my voice to continue addressing policy I do not agree with, regardless of who wins the upcoming election. But I believe there is only one candidate truly committed to moving forward with a prompt and responsible withdrawal from Iraq and who will carefully discern the approach he pursues for Afghanistan. I believe this candidate is dedicated to fighting for authentic reforms in health care and education; who will make responsible decisions regarding renewable energy, and who will provide an economic stimulus package focused on serving the needs of the majority, not the interests of the wealthy minority. Sen. Obama is my candidate; the only one I believe who can usher in positive and meaningful change that includes resuscitating a government that is of the people, by the people and for the people.

On November 4th, if you’re feeling too sluggish to get out and vote, or ambivalent about whether your vote matters, think of the economically depressed communities in your region that will struggle to keep the heat on this winter - families across the country dealing with foreclosure; people unable to afford life-saving medications or treatments; hurricane victims left out in the cold; children around the world dying from dysentery and other curable diseases; the thousands of grieving parents of soldiers whose homecoming has been in the form of a black body bag... If not for reasons of your own, then perhaps with others in mind, you will discover or rediscover why a vote matters to you.

Why A Vote Matters

Exhibits_Talks : “Linda does so much more than ‘take pictures.’ Her camera connects with the subjects in a personal way. She doesn't just photograph faces; Linda somehow reaches into souls. She takes the pain and fear, the joy and tragedy, the sadness and sense of wonder - whatever her subjects are experiencing - and she somehow captures it in the photograph. Linda's work allows one, perhaps forces one, to establish a link with the photograph, and they suddenly become treasures. Thanks to Linda Panetta, I am rich beyond measure with "treasures" from around the world.” - Bishop Thomas Gumbleton

To schedule a slide presentation, photo exhibit or to order prints email: linda@opticalrealities.org or call: 215.694.4240.

Linda currently holds a teaching position at Cabrini College. Upcoming travels include Haiti, El Salvador & Vietnam.

2010 Upcoming Events:

March 19 - 22
Photo Exhibit in conjunction with "Ecumenical Advocacy Days" - Washington, DC
A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees & Displaced Peoples.

Date: TBA
Photo Exhibit & Talk - Puerto Rico
Sponsored by Pax Christi, Puerto Rico

Monday, February 15
Shawnee High School

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2009(& other past) Exhibits and Presentations:

Wed. December 9
Villanova University / 16 Days for Women's Rights

Many women live with indescribable fear when walking out their front door each morning. Fears of being raped or becoming the victim of a violent crime plague their lives. Women are experiencing these fears in countries throughout the world.

Each year for 16 days, from November 25 (Elimination of Violence Against Women Day) through December 10 (Human Rights Day) we ask you to stand with us as we call for an end to violence against women.

For more info visit Villanova Girl Child Network Worldwide (GC Nova)

Sat. December 5

Celebrate the Holidays with Bishop Tom Gumbleton at our Annual Potluck & Photo Exhibit.

Saturday, December 05, 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jean Donovan Community Peace Center (JDCPC) - Philadelphia
Potluck, Photo Exhibit & Story Telling by Linda Panetta and Bishop Gumbleton
For more details and to RSVP Click HERE

November 20 - 21
Convention Center, Columbus (GA)
- Photo Exhibit & Fund Raiser CC South Hall Lobby / Entrance to the Ignatian Family Teach-in
Friday & Saturday, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Slide Presentations in conjunction with the Ignation Family Gathering:
Friday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Sat. morning & evening (more details TBA)

Sat. November 14
Rutgers University (NJ)

Wed. November 11
St. Peter's College (NJ)

Tues. November 3
Swarthmore College (PA)
7:00 pm

October 26 - 28
- College of St. Benedict / St. John's University (MN)
- University of St. Thomas (MN)

October 10
Peace Works / Friends Meeting House, Chatham Township, NJ
Dinner followed by a Presentation by Linda Panetta 6:00 - 8:30 pm
For more info contact 973.765.9102

October 1 – November 1
Photo Exhibit by Linda Panetta: “Home… without a Home. Displacement & the Human Cost of War.”
Central Baptist Church
Wayne, PA

October 3
5:00 Interfaith Service
6:00 Photo Exhibit / Artisan Tables / Refreshments
7:00 Educational event with Linda Panetta and Bishop Gumbleton
8:00 Music & Social

Central Baptist Church
Wayne, PA
www.CBCWayne.org
610.688.0664

July 17-19
Pax Christi, USA National Conference
"Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution"
Wyndham Hotel, Chicago
In conjunction with the conference, a photo exhibit by Linda Panetta focusing on refugees, internally displaced and the cost of war will be displayed throughout the weekend.

May 21
Sacred Heart Church 7- 9 pm
Broadway & Ferry Avenues in Camden, NJ
“LOVE YOUR ENEMIES: Transforming Us vs. Them Thinking” with Fr. Louie Vitale
Photographer Linda Panetta will bring to us the human face of struggle in conflict zones and the human heart that prevails.

May 7
Kutz Elementary School (Doylestown, PA)
Photo slide show and presentation

May 3 - May 8
Friends Central High School (Philadelphia)
Photo Exhibit - Iraq & Afghanistan

May 1 - July 1
Mishkan Shalom (Philadelphia)
Photo Exhibit with a focus on immigration and internally displaced refugees.

April 27
St. John's University (New York)
Photo Exhibit and Presentation in conjunction with:
"United Nations Day... War, Peace & Poverty Exhibit"

April 20
The Ark Theater - Ann Arbor, MI
Photo Exhibit in conjunction with the Bruce Cockburn concert

March 28
Pax Christi, NJ Spring Assembly 2009
Photo Exhibit in conjunction with:
"Banishing the Darkness: Our Christian Witness for Disarmament and Demilitarization"

March 26 - 29
Rome, Italy
IL CORAGGIO DELLA PAROLA Oscar Romero
Photo exhibit in conjunction with events to commemorate the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero.
Mar 26: Salone “Mons. Luigi Di Liegro”, Palazzo della Provincia, via IV Novembre
Mar 27, Ecumenical Celebration: Chiesa di San Marcello a via del Corso (Piazza S.Marcello)
Mar 28, Celebration of the Eucharist: Parrocchia di Santa Rosa da Viterbo alla Tomba di Nerona (Via Santa Giovanna Elisabetta)
Mar 29, Procession: Chiesa di Santa Maria della Luce a Trastevere (Via della Luce)
For more info: Comitato Romano Oscar Romero, tel. 06.57287347 / e-mail: cipax-roma@libero.it

March 25 - April 10
Furman University (Greenville, S. Carolina)
Slide Presentations / Photo Exhibit

Feb 16 - March 9
Cabrini College Photo Exhibit
in conjunction with The Global Food Crisis: "Images from Home" presented by Mariana Chilton.

The Global Food Crisis: Images from Overseas
Cabrini College alumna, photojournalist and human rights activist Linda Panetta ('88) uses her voice and her camera to share stories of people in countries around the world who are suffering because of war and repressive policies by their own or other governments. These images, selected from Panetta's ever-expanding “Optical Realities” project, show the role of state-sanctioned violence, corruption, environmental degradation, and discrimination in causing long-term "food insecurity." Regions where war is endemic, where government cares only for those with power or money, are places where subsistence farming may not be possible, where markets are disrupted, and where children can't count on receiving regular meals. The age of many is masked by years of malnutrition. And many children are so weakened by hunger that even minor infections or diarrhea can cause death. There are images here, too, of creative solutions to the food crisis. Collective projects where families pool resources to improve living standards.

Panetta's photos take us to places many viewers may never have been, in person. But in their clarity, in the direct views they give us into other people's eyes, these photos connect us with those places and those people. We are, in the words of Catholic Relief Services, "one human family."

February 10
Villanova University
Talk and slide presentation: "Preferential Option for the Poor"

January 21
Cabrini College (Radnor, PA)
Linda Panetta and Genaro Jacinto Calel will discuss current and past issues relating to Guatemala.

[ Past Events: ]

Convention Center / Columbus, GA
Saturday, November 22
Bishop Gumbleton & Linda Panetta – Slide Presentation / Photo Exhibit
Linda & Bishop Gumbleton will present a compelling slide presentation and share inspirational stories about the people and places they have visited as well as offer insight into how everyone can make a difference.
9:00 pm
South Hall

Photo Exhibit:
5:00 - 11:00 pm
South Hall

Friday, November 21- In conjunction with the Jesuit Family Teach-in
Slide Presentation / Photo Exhibit:
Linda Panetta (Optical Realities & SOA Watch/NE)
Slide Show: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Photo Exhibit: 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Convention Center / Columbus, GA (801 Front Avenue)
South Hall
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Linda will be traveling most of May – October and will resume her presentations in November.

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Villanova University
Presentation by Linda Panetta
Tuesday, April 22
Bartley 1011
"The Ethics of War"
"El Salvador, Colombia and the SOA: A Slide Lecture from the Perspective of a Human Rights Advocate & Photojournalist.”

Co-sponsored by the Ethics of War course, Amnesty International, and the Center for Peace and Justice Education.

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Philadelphia Sabeel Conference
IN SEARCH OF A HOMELAND:
The Quest for Place and Peace in Israel and Palestine
Villanova University
Begins 12 noon on Friday, April 25
Concludes at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.

In addition to workshops and plenary sessions, the conference will include exhibits by renowned international Palestinian American artist Rajie Cook & award-winning photojournalist Linda Panetta who will just be returning from Palestine / Israel. She will be accompanied by Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, who will also be a presenter at this conference.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Rev. Naim Ateek, Director of Sabeel in Jerusalem , will deliver the keynote address April 25 and 26 at the Connelly Center at Villanova University.

Sabeel (Arabic for “the way”) is a Palestinian liberation theology center in Jerusalem. Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) sponsors a number of regional conferences in the United States and Canada to promote education and advocacy about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Villanova conference features a number of international and nationally known speakers.

Contact:
The Rev David Yeaworth: (610) 525-2776 d.Yeaworth@worldnet.att.net
Bishop Allen Bartlett: (215) 928-0506 Allen.jerrie@worldnet.att.net
For more info visit the Sabeel Web Site.

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University of New Mexico
Presentation and Exhibit by Linda Panetta
Willard Room of Zimmerman Library.
Some of the topics to be covered will include: Photojournalism in conflict zones, human rights in Latin America & the SOA/WHINSEC.
The event is sponsored by the Student Organization for Latin American Studies (SOLAS), MITAD, DILARES, LAII, and the GPSA Projects Committee.

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Albuquerque Mennonite Church
Fundraiser for Humanitarian Relief in Gaza
Photo Exhibit and Presentation
Speakers: Jeff Halper, Ziad Abbas, and Linda Panetta will highlight the 60th anniversary of Israeli independence and the resulting displacement/dispossession of the Palestinian people, commonly known as the Nakba, or catastrophe.

Linda Panetta will display photos from her recent travels to the West Bank and Gaza . It will be a lively atmosphere with Arabic food and music, as well as a raffle.
Requested donation of $20. Proceeds will be used for Humanitarian Relief in Gaza .

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Linda will be out of the country the month of March, 2008

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Bowling Green State University
Firelands College - Huron, Ohio
Slide Presentation / Photo Exhibit
Topics to be covered will include: photojournalism, human rights, US foreign policy, Iraq war...

Presentations / Exhibit:
February 12 - 15, 2008
Exhibit: February 12 - 26

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St. Bonaventure University
Slide Presentation / Photo Exhibit
Topics to be covered will include: photojournalism, human rights, Iraq war, Palestine ...

Exhibit:
February 1 - March 5

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Fordham University

Global Outreach Trip to Camden - Exhibit / Presentation

Global Outreach is an organization at Fordham, predominantly run by students, which offers Fordham undergraduates over 20 service/immersion trips all over the world. Global Outreach is based on the Jesuit Volunteer Corps -- the program is defined by its four pillars of simple living/cultural sensitivity, social justice, community, and spirituality.

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Linda will be unavailable for talks / exhibits from October 1, 2007 - January 2, 2008

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St. Louis University HS
Forum / Debate
Sept 20

St. Louis University - Theater
Sponsor: Interfaith Committee for Latin America

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Linda will be traveling most of May and June and will be in El Salvador for the first part of September.
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Drexel University
Presentation Title:
"A Compassionate Journey through the Human-side of International Conflicts."

Featured Speaker: Linda Panetta
A.J. Drexel Gallery, 3rd floor Main Building

Challenge yourself by escaping from your own reality of the world and experience the beauty, joy, sorrow and hope of people around the world. Photojournalist, Linda Panetta will take you on a moving journey throughout the globe by sharing her experiences and photographs.

* A dessert reception will follow Ms. Panetta's lecture.
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Exhibit Title:
"Living in the Shadows of War;
finding hope in the laughter and dreams of children."
Rincliffe Gallery, 3rd floor Main Building
Month of April 2007

The photos in this exhibit are taken from the collection of photojournalist, Linda Panetta. Over the past 20 years, Linda has traveled throughout Latin America and the Middle East focusing her work on cultural, environmental and human rights with a particular emphasis on conflict zones including: Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, (Chiapas) Mexico, El Salvador, Haití, Argentina, Chile, Perú, Uruguay, Ecuador, Panamá, Venezuela, Afganistan, Iraq and Palestine.

Her goal is to use her work to raise public awareness about world events, cultures and the environment. She seeks to use her first hand knowledge and experiences in impoverished - war torn areas of the world to advocate for economic and social justice.

In her work, Linda captures the daily realities of life of the people she advocates for. "When looking through the lens of a camera, you're ever so present to the details of one's face: the smirks, smile and frowns; the wisdom and age that accompany the sun baked wrinkles, a depth of sorrow, joy uncertainty, curiosity and oneness in the eyes." Her vivid yet simple photographs speak a thousand words and hope to inspire and move others to act - to love all others as we would love a member of our family.

Throughout this exhibit, see the beauty, sorrow, joy, the prevailing sense of hope for a better tomorrow, and share it with others.

Catch a glimpse of the world around you and its very soul in photojournalist's, Linda Panetta, awe inspiring images. Ms. Panetta has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and the Middle East focusing her work on cultural, environmental and human rights with a particular emphasis on conflict zones including: Afghanistan, Iraq, Haiti, Palestine, and a multitude of Central and South American countries. Throughout this exhibit, see the beauty, sorrow, joy, the prevailing sense of hope for a better tomorrow, and share it with others.

To view a collection of Ms. Panetta's photography visit: www.OpticalRealities.org

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Linda will be traveling extensively in the spring of 2007. Please email us if you would like to schedule an exhibit or talk

2007 Travel Schedule:
January: Nicaragua, Colombia & Panama

March: El Salvador & Guatemala

May: Mexico, Costa Rica

October/Nov: Palestine

August / Sept Linda will travel to Chile, Peru & Ecuador

November / December: Venezuela

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Northeast Speaking Tour:
Talk, Slide Presentation and Photo Exhibit

- Holyyoke Community College
- Springfield College
- Smith College
- Immaculate Conception Parish

Loyola University
Nunemaker Auditorium - Monroe Hall

Linda Panetta will offer a slide presentation and discuss issues relating to Latin America. Several of her photos will also be on exhibit and for sale.

St. Gabrial Parish Church
New Orleans
5:00 Forum / Slides & Photo Exhibit by Linda Panetta

Towards a Peace Agenda
Speakers will include: Bishop Gumbleton, Sr. Jane Remson, John Koeferl, Msgr. Douglas Doussan, Alana Miller & William Quigley.
7:00 pm Mass and reception will follow

On the Road Again with Acclaimed Musician Bruce Cockburn…

Linda Panetta will set up Photo Exhibits at the following Venues:
18 September 2006
Flynn Theatre / Etown Presentation
Burlington, Vermont

15 September 2006
Keswick Theatre
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Also for sale will be photos of Bruce in Iraq & Jordan

Bruce Cockburn is an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter. In 1979 his first major hit, "Wondering Where the Lions Are," marked the beginning of Bruce's career. Throughout the 1980's Bruce produced some of his most emotionally powerful music; songs like "The Trouble With Normal," "Lovers In A Dangerous Time," and "If I had a Rocket Launcher" - which he wrote after a trip to Chiapas in which he watched helicopters bombing Guatemalan refugee camps. These songs capture Bruces's deeply-felt commitment to social justice, a theme that resurfaces in "Call it Democracy," "Waiting For A Miracle," and many others. Bruce Cockburn has produced 28 albums - 20 gold and platinum records - and he has received numerous awards both in North America and overseas, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Italy's Tenco Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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"Dreams & Nightmares: Life and Death in Iraq"

- July 1 - 4, 2006
- Independence Park, Philadelphia
Across the street from the Visitors Center (between Market and Chestnut streets), on the slate terrace opposite the Liberty Bell pavilion). Click here for a map of the area.

The exhibit is free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each of the three days.

Dreams & Nightmares - a memorial to Iraqis who have died in the war and occupation - is part of AFSC's widely acclaimed Eyes Wide Open exhibit of combat boots and civilian shoes, commemorating all U.S. and Iraqi deaths in the war. Combat boots representing the 122 Pennsylvanians who have lost their lives in this war will be displayed in conjunction with the July 1-3 exhibit.

Photos and personal stories are vividly displayed on 8-foot-tall free-standing panels which illustrate the often unseen side of the war in Iraq; their hopes and dreams & the tragedies and nightmares that are part of daily life for Iraqis.

The color photos - http://www.afsc.org/eyes/experience-ewo.htm - that are part of the exhibit were taken by Philly-based human rights activist and photojournalist, Linda Panetta.

Why was this exhibit created? Unlike U.S. war dead, most Iraqis who have died in this war remain invisible to the U.S. public, with their numbers increasing daily. Careful estimates run as high as 100,000-plus. The very fact that there is no way to know the exact number reflects the devastation and chaos that is life in Iraq; a painful contrast to the dreams both Iraqis and Americans had when Saddam Hussein's regime ended three years ago.

This memorial exhibit reminds us that grieving for our families and friends who have been killed, injured, or traumatize by violence is the same all over the world… and amidst the suffering, people continue to maintain hopes and dreams of a brighter future.

Visitors are invited to enter the exhibit, view the pictures, read about Iraqi lives, and reflect on those things that bind us all together.

To view photos of the exhibit when it was displayed recently in Washington, DC & Columbus, Ohio visit: www.opticalrealities.org/AFSCexhibit/Photos.html

To view additional photos by Linda Panetta from Iraq and other war & conflict zones visit our homepage: www.opticalrealties.org/

Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, including greeting visitors and handing out literature and are requested to sign up for four-hour shifts: 8 a.m. to 12 noon, 12 noon to 4 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m (four or more volunteers are needed for each shift).

For more info about the exhibit or to volunteer, please contact Melissa Elliott at the American Friends Service Committee: melliott@afsc.org. Please indicate the time(s) you would be available to help and include your telephone number and e-mail address.

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Photo Exhibit & Slide presentation by Linda Panetta

Fundraising* Potluck & Presentation
Jean Donovan Community Peace Center
Fr. Roy Bourgeois & Linda Panetta

6:30 pm Potluck Dinner
7:30 pm Presentation & Slides

Roy & Linda - having just returned from several weeks in Argentina & Uruguay (Roy will also be visiting Venezuela)
- will give updates and show slides from their trip.

*Funds raised at the April 4th event will go towards delegation expenses. This includes the cost of printing photos taken during the trip which we will send back to the communities that we meet with during our travels to Argentina & Uruguay; they will also be used to educate and advocate for human rights in the US.

Providing photos to communities has always been a very important part of our work. They not only serve as memorabilia, but are also used as organizing resources and documentation in support of social, economic, environmental and human rights. Please consider sending in a donation if you are unable to attend the April 4 event.

Alumna's photos expose war
Ryan Cox
Issue date: 4/1/04 Section: News

Not until the mid to late 1800's was war documented with anything other than word-of-mouth or newspapers. At this point in history, a new form of documentation came about; photojournalism.

A field that has created much interest among many people in recent years has indefinitely given photographers the ability to document war, from its grotesque reality, to its most pivotal moment. Cabrini will have one of these photojournalists, Linda Panetta, speak today, April 1, in the Widener Lecture Hall. This speaker is not only the main attraction for all English/communication majors career development class, but this particular photojournalist is quite distinctive. Panetta is not only Cabrini College alumni, but also a well-respected photojournalist. Having remained an active photographer for many years, Panetta will speak today about her most recent venture, documenting the war in Iraq. Upon visiting Iraq in Jan. 2004, Panetta claims that the American public has been duped into believing that things are getting better.

Students who are interested in attending today's lecture hall presentation with Linda Panetta are welcome to attend. The presentation begins at 3:10 p.m., and concludes at 4:25 p.m. The meeting is not limited to only English/communication majors. The department is expecting a large number of people to attend because other area colleges were invited to hear Panetta speak.

Cabrini College
Radnor, PA
Lecture & Slide presentation by Linda Panetta
For more info contact Shirley Dixon (sdixon@cabrini.edu)

Bowling Green State University / Firelands College
Huron, Ohio
"Where the Streets Weep & the Stones Bleed"
Photo Exhibit & Slide presentation by Linda Panetta
The photo exhibit will run the week of February 6

Eastern University
1300 Eagle Road – St. David's, PA
Window on the World Presents:
"War & Children"
Photo Exhibit & Slide presentation by Linda Panetta

The photo exhibit - focused on Children in War Zones -
will run January 24 through the month of February

Share in a conversation between Dolores Huerta and Father Louie Vitale - Moderated by Francisco Herrera
…As we explore their lives of non-violence, direct action and hope.

St. Joseph the Worker Church
1640 Addison St – Berkeley, CA 94703

Inspiring music by Francisco Herrera and Jon Fromer...

Stunning photography of Linda Panetta from El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia, Afghanistan, Iraq... and more!

Send off for Carlos Mauricio, Salvadoran Torture Survivor, and his 10 city speaking tour – “Journey for Justice” – from Berkeley to Ft. Benning Georgia.

$10 - $100 donation at the door – no one turned away for lack of funds
Wheelchair accessible

For more information contact: Bob Nixon at 510-533-3120

Fr. Bill O’Donnell…Presente!

On the road with musician Bruce Cockburn…

Linda Panetta will set up photo exhibits at several of Bruce's venues including:

San Francisco
The Great American Music Hall
http://www.musichallsf.com/

Boston, MA

Somerville

Shelburne Falls, MA
Memorial Hall Theatre
http://www.hilltownfolk.com

New York City
New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 West 64th Street

For more info about Bruce Cockburn or the venues please visit: www.cockburnproject.net

Bruce Cockburn is an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter. In 1979 his first major hit, "Wondering Where the Lions Are," marked the beginning of Bruce's international career. Throughout the 1980's Bruce produced some of his most emotionally powerful music; songs like "The Trouble With Normal," "Lovers In A Dangerous Time," and "If I had a Rocket Launcher" - which he wrote after a trip to Chiapas in which he watched helicopters bombing Guatemalan refugee camps. These songs capture Bruces¹s deeply-felt commitment to social justice, a theme that resurfaces in "Call it Democracy," "Waiting For A Miracle," and many others. Bruce Cockburn has produced 28 albums - 20 gold and platinum records - and he has received numerous awards both in North America and overseas, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Italy's Tenco Award for Lifetime Achievement.

- Day of Retreat and Revitalization with John Dear, SJ -
"Troublemakers for Peace & Justice"

Photos by Linda Panetta will also be on display and for sale at this event.

St. Augustine Church
4th & Vine Streets
Old City Philadelphia
Registration begins at 9:00 am
A free-will offering will be requested to help cover costs.

George School
Friday, Sept. 30: Presentation
Photo Exhibit
1690 Newtown-Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940-2414

Linda Panetta will offer a slide presentation to the student body at the George School on Friday, September 30. Photos from Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti, Chiapas, and throughout Latin America will also be on exhibit at the school for the month of October. For more info contact Judy Bartella: 215/579-6693 or the George School: 215-579-6500.

Chthonic Clash, NY
Photo Exhibit by Linda Panetta to Accompany the Album Release of:
"Blow Them Away" by Pierce Woodward.
"Pierce has his own style - strong, disconcerting words, often on the wild side. Listen closely." - Pete Seeger

418-20 Main Street
Beacon, NY
w/special guest musicians Jon Briggs, Ruth Keating, Ruth Ungar, Michael Merenda, Nick Panasevich & Chris Merenda opening.

> Pierce's new CD, blow them away, will be available mid-September. The album includes a 16th century German protest song, a Bengali elephant herding song, and a whole bunch of new, uncompromising originals. Recorded in NYC in January, the record was co-produced by Ken Maiuri (Pedro the Lion) and Max Feldman (U2, The Mammals), and features guest performances by Kristin Andreassen, Laura Cortese, Adam Greenberg, and Ruth Ungar.

St. Denis Church, PA
Singing our Sorrow, Singing our Hope:
Remembering Victims of Terrorism Worldwide
Requiem in D Minor, Op 48
Gabriel Faure'
St. Denis Choir and Orchestra

Eagle Rd and St. Denis Lane, Havertown, PA 19083
Reception following which will include photos by Linda Panetta

Speaking Tour - Focusing on Latin America & the War on Iraq
Presented by Linda Panetta & Fr. Roy Bourgeois
- Slides will be used and photos will be exhibited and for sale at each of the venues -

Wednesday
University of Pennsylvania - Newman Center

Thursday
Chestnut Hill College
Rosemont College
Villanova University

St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Ardmore, PA)
Linda Panetta will give a slide presentation and speak about her experiences in
Latin America, Iraq, Afghanistan and Haiti. Her photos will be also be exhibited and for sale.

Akiba Hebrew Academy (Merion, PA) - Human Rights Conference
Slide presentations will begin at 10:30 AM

A.C.T. - Active & Compassionate Teens
Annual Social Justice Conference - Tatnall School - Wilmington, DE
Keynote Speaker: Linda Panetta
Presentation & Photo Exhibit

Ontario, Canada
Linda Panetta Speaking Tour & Photo Exhibits

Thursday, Feb 23
London Public Library - Wolf Auditorium (London, ON)
7:15 - 8:45 PM

Friday, Feb 24
St. Michael Catholic's School (Kitchener, ON)
8:22 AM - 2:25 PM

Friday, Feb 24 - evening
Stirling Mennonite Church (Kitchener, ON)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday, Feb 24
University of Waterloo (Kitchener, ON)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Monday, Feb 28
Cardinal Leger Secondary School Library (Brampton, ON)
8:22 AM - 2:25 PM

Monday, Feb 28 - evening
Cardinal Leger Secondary School Library (Brampton, ON)
7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
St. Marys Parish Social Action

Tuesday, March 1
Robert F Hall Secondary School
8:22 AM - 2:25 PM

Wednesday, March 2
Cardinal Carter School of the Arts (Toronto, ON)
9:35 AM - 10:35 AM

Mother Teresa Secondary School (Scarborough, ON)
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM

Wednesday, March 2 - evening
International Student Center at the University of Toronto
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Student Christian Movement

Thursday, March 3
Rockway Mennonite
10:15 AM - 11:15 am

Mons. Doyle Secondary School (Cambridge, ON)
11:50 AM - 1:10 PM

World Café /
WXPN Presents Bruce Cockburn in Concert
...Photo Exhibit by Linda Panetta
3025 Walnut Street, Philly
www.worldcafelive.com

Swarthmore College
Photo Exhibit to Accompany the Showing of "About Baghdad"
Science Center 101

ASSOCIAZIONE CENTRO DI ACCOGLIENZA E PROMOZIONE CULTURALE
"E. BALDUCCI" ONLUS (4-day confernece)
Linda Panetta will be one of the international speakers at this event and will also set up a Photo Exhibit of roughly 50 prints from Latin America & the Middle East.
Zugliano - Udine
XII° CONVEGNO
Trieste, Italy

PIAZZA DELLA CHIESA, 1
33050 ZUGLIANO (UDINE)
www.centrobalducci.org

"Eyes Wide Open ~ the Human Costs of the Iraq War"
Beyond Fear - Towards Hope
Independence Mall & Visitor Center
Market Streets btw 5th & 6th
Philadelphia, PA

The Inside Exhibit: Take a multimedia, multisensory journey through the words, images, and sounds of the Iraq war. Move through a vivid memorial to the war's military and civilian victims and see compelling evidence of what the war is costing us at home.

The Outside Exhibit: Walk among the more than 800 pairs of combat boots, each with a tag bearing the name of a U.S. soldier who has died in the Iraq war. Read the names and incidents documenting over 10,000 Iraqi civilian deaths.

Northeast Exhibition Schedule:

August 3-11
Western Massachusetts
Contact Jo Comerford:
413-584-8975

August 12-13
Vermont

August 20-21
Long Island, NY

August 28 - September 7
New York City
Contact NY Metropolitan AFSC:
212-598-0950

September 8-9

Hofstra University, Long Island, NY
Past Schedule included: Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Glen Ellyn, IL; Rockford, IL; Washington DC; Youngstown, OH; Oberlin, OH; Cleveland, OH; Akron, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Charleston, WV; Rhode Island; SE Massachusetts; Connecticut; Boston, MA; Madison, WI; Indianapolis, IN; Lansing, MI; Dayton, OH; Cincinnati, OH; College Station, PA; Hofstra Univ; Vanderbuilt Univ; Orlando, FL & Atlanta, GA.

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Jan - April
White Dog Cafe:
3420 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA
Photo Exhibit by Linda Panetta

University of Pennsylvania:
The Faces of Iraq and Afghanistan
The opening* on Monday, April 26th includes performance by African Rhythms, Excelano Project & a preview of "About Baghdad."
6-8 pm, doors open at 5:00
University of Pennsylvania
Philomathean Society Gallery, 4th Floor College Hall
*Linda Panetta's photos will be on exhibit at the gallery April 20 - May 10. She will discuss the exhibit and give anctidotes as part of the opening events.

(Visit: http://geocities.com/pennAFPD/home.htm for more info about the event, and www.OpticalRealities.org to view some of Linda Panetta's photos)

Human rights advocate and photojournalist, Linda Panetta, traveled to Afghanistan (June 2002) and Iraq (January 2003 & 2004) documenting the experiences of the people in the midst of conflict. The exhibit is a beautiful and moving portrayal of the communities that endure even after the press has moved on. It highlights the persistence and complexity of their struggle. The week's events provoke critical questions of whether the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are over, and whether the interventions were "successful", righteous, and justified.

Exhibit is free, running throug May 10th in the Philomathean Gallery (Upenn)

Sponsored by: American Foreign Policy Discussion, Women in Thought, Philomanthean Society, Arts House, Tangible Change, History Undergraduate Advisory Board, Women's Studies Department, Greenfield Intercultural Center, United Minorities Council and Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

Painted Bride Art Center
[Independence Foundation Gallery for the Visual Arts]
230 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
"Collateral Damage: Echoes in Our Soul"

The exhibit is presented by a group of artists whose work addresses civilian lives that have been devastated by war...

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