Patriots ACT!
1776-1970-2004

34th Annual May 4 ,1970 Commemoration

May 3, 2004

May 3rd Forum: "Patriots in Protest"
A panel discusses the lasting legal and social effects of the Patriot Act and other methods of intimidation.

Panelists include:
William Rivers Pitt, Editor-At-Large of Truthout.org
Dean Kahler, Wounded 5/4/1970
Gary Daniels, Ohio ACLU
Mike Pacifico, Portage Community Peace Coalition
Sam Harper, Fmr. Exec. Dir. KSU Student Senate
Dr. Carole Barbato, KSU Professor of Communications
Kiva 7:30 PM

An intimate evening with Holly Near
Singer / Songwriter / Activist Holly Near discusses her career and reminisces about previous trips to Kent State in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s
Kiva 9:30 PM

Silent Candlelight March The Annual Candlelight March will begin on the Commons, proceed around the campus, and conclude at the Prentice Hall parking lot. The 12 hour vigil then begins.
Assemble at the Victory Bell on the KSU Commons at 10:30-11 PM

Candlelight Vigil After the conclusion of the march, the vigil begins on Prentice Parking Lot where the four slain students were shot. One individual stands in each spot where the students were shot and holds a memorial candle. Time slots are in half hour increments and last until 12:24 PM on May 4 when the final four vigilers carry the four candles to the Commons where the Commemoration Program is being held.
To reserve a vigil time, contact the May 4 Task Force at 330-672-3096

May 4, 2004

Silent 12 hour Candlelight Vigil
Students, alumni and friends hold a candlelight vigil in half hour shifts in the spaces where the four students fell. Spaces can be reserved by contacting the M4TF.
Prentice Hall parking lot: 12:00 AM-12:00 PM

34th Annual Commemoration “Patriots ACT!”
Commons 12:00 PM

Ringing of the Victory Bell
The bell is rung annually at the commemoration to honor the KSU and Jackson State victims.
Commons: 12:24 PM

Featured Speakers and Performers

Gathering Music Sue Jeffers, local artist

Introduction Adria Crannell, Co-Chair of the M4TF

Kent State Chronology Taryn Legget, M4TF Member

Jackson State Chronology Chris Powell

Four KSU Students will speak on behalf of the victims
AZD sister, on behalf of Sandy Scheuer
Jim Mueller, on behalf of Allison Krause
Seth Kujat on behalf of Bill Schroeder
Adria Crannell, on behalf of Jeff Miller

T.N. Bhargava was owner of Portage Travel Agency in 1970 (and still is) on main street in downtown Kent. Potage Travel was next door to the Army recruiting office and so saw protest activities up close prior to May 4. T. N. was also a member of the mathematics faculty at Kent State University and has since retired. T.N. and his wife, Christina, were interviewed by James Mitchner for his book, Kent State. Note: due to travel problems was unable to join program

Alan Canfora shot and wounded May 4, 1970.

William Rivers Pitt is the senior editor and lead writer for http://www.truthout.org. He is a New York Times and international bestselling author of two books - 'War on Iraq: What Team Bush Doesn't Want You to Know' and 'The Greatest Sedition is Silence.'

Mr. Pitt is a political analyst for the Institute for Public Accuracy. He spent several years as a high school teacher of English Literature, Writing, Grammar, Journalism and History, and was a Dean. Mr. Pitt currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is 31 years old.

Holly Near has traveled from the fields of central California singing in support of The United Farm Workers to El Salvador where she sang for peace amidst war and conflict. She has been a powerful voice of humanity for over 25 years. Her songs were sung clandestinely in Latin American prisons and sung boldly by Irish and English women who joined together to protest war. Whether in support of nurses striking for better conditions in the emergency room or in opposition to racist violence on the police force, Holly sings a bold truth.
http://www.hollynear.com

All events FREE and OPEN to the public on all days!