Updates on Protests Against Jerry Lewis’ Humanitarian Award

Subject: Four Important Items

To members of Tell Oscar — NO humanitarian award for Jerry Lewis! —

I have four important updates to pass along to you:

1. HOLLYWOOD PROTESTS: We are still planning protests during Oscar weekend in Hollywood, on February 20, 21, and 22. If you can be there for any or all of those days, now is the time to start making travel arrangements. Airfares are still pretty reasonable. If possible, find lodging somewhere near the Metro’s Red Line, so you can get to the protest locations more easily.

2. DONATIONS: The Disability Rights Center has agreed to accept donations to support this campaign. If you want to contribute money to help with protest materials, or travel expenses for lower-income participants, it would be greatly appreciated! You can make a tax-deductible donation payable to the Disability Rights Center, and mail it to: Disability Rights Center, P.O. Box 313, Rhododendron, OR 97049.

3. LOCAL PROTESTS: Some people are starting to organize Oscar protests in their local communities. If you want to organize an action, feel free to use “The Wall” on our Facebook group page. You can post a message as simple as, “Anyone interested in an action in [your city's name]?” And check the wall to see if anyone is doing anything in your area. Use this resource to connect with each other. You can also send me announcements about your plans, and when I get several, I’ll send out another message with that information. (Don’t rely just on Facebook, though…. Contact your friends and colleagues, urging them to join you in voicing opposition to this humanitarian award for Jerry Lewis.)

4. WEBSITE: We now have a website at http://www.thetroublewithjerry.com where we will be adding some information and resources in the weeks to come.

That’s it for now. Feel free to send Laura Hershey a message if you have questions, ideas, resources, or announcements.

In solidarity,
Laura Hershey

Join the Facebook group … Sign the petition … read a short text about the protests that can be copy/pasted into an email message to your friends … Read what is being said by various bloggers protesting pity … or write a letter of complaint directly to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.