White Dog Cafe - Storytelling - Corporate Responsibility & The Price of a Banana

Neglectful corporate policies have caused large-scale pesticide contamination in Nicaragua causing 2,000 dead and 20,500 more to suffer from blindness, tumors, cancer, sterility and more. 6,500+ of those affected trekked 200Km to establish an encampment in front of the Nicaraguan National Assembly seeking government enforcement of their successful lawsuit against Dow, Shell, Occidental, Dole, DelMonte, and Chiquita - makers and users of known-toxic pesticides. Activist/photojournalist Panetta will share stories and photos from Nicaragua, including conversations with former Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega, and lead a discussion about corporate responsibly and workers rights.

Storytelling night provides the opportunity to hear the life stories of a variety of peoples and gives voice to underrepresented groups such as ex-offenders, senior citizens, gays, youth, immigrants and homeless people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness.

Reservations highly recommended by calling 215-386-9224. Á la carte dinner 6pm (optional); Storytelling at 7:30. (Preferential seating given to those dining; remaining seats available to those with reservation for storytelling only.) Singles welcome at group tables.