U of C Disorientation Open House
TBA
Oct. 11, 2024, 1 p.m. - Oct. 11, 2024, 3 p.m.
Since 2018, UChicago United has been producing annual fall programing aimed at educating first years about the “real” University of Chicago. Events include a series of workshops and seminars including “Race at UChicago,” “Policing and Gentrification at UChicago,” a “White Ally Workshop,” and a stude... More
Abortion Access Today: Global Insights & Comparisons
Northwestern University's Evanston Campus, northeast corner of Sheridan Road & Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL
Oct. 11, 2024, 8:45 a.m. - Oct. 11, 2024, 6 p.m.
Join the Buffett Institute and leading strategists, researchers, medical practitioners & advocates for a symposium on global abortion access. While dozens of countries have liberalized laws governing access to abortion over the past quarter-century, a handful of nations have reversed course, incl... More
Moments of Justice 2024
Ovation Chicago, 2324 W Fulton Street, Chicago
Oct. 10, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Oct. 10, 2024, 10 p.m.
Gather with community to celebrate youth organizing and raise funds for Chicago Freedom School's youth leadership and liberatory education programs.... More
Unveiling Palestine: Palestine 101
Loyola University Lakeshore Campus, Damen Student Center's "Damen Den", 1110 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago
Oct. 10, 2024, 6 p.m.
Unveiling Palestine with SJP Loyola! Enjoy some food and bring your friends to our first event of the semester where we will dive into the history of Palestine and unpack the ongoing struggles for justice and liberation. We can’t wait to see you all there!!... More
Solidarity and Accountability
University of Chicago, Harper Hall Room 102, 1116 E. 59th St, Chicago
Oct. 10, 2024, 6 p.m.
Since 2018, UChicago United has been producing annual fall programing aimed at educating first years about the “real” University of Chicago. Events include a series of workshops and seminars including “Race at UChicago,” “Policing and Gentrification at UChicago,” a “White Ally Workshop,” and a stude... More
The Promise & Peril of the Torture Relief Commission
Chicago Torture Justice Center, 6337 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago
Oct. 10, 2024, 6 p.m. - Oct. 10, 2024, 8 p.m.
Panelists: Stanley Howard, Uptown People's Law Center Debra Loevy, The Exoneration Project Kim D. Ricardo, UIC Law Co-moderators: Mark Clements, Chicago Torture Justice Center Alice Kim, Beyond Prisons/Center for the Study of Race, Politics & Culture... More
Smile! You're in South Lebanon
Cobb Hall Room 307, University of Chicago, 5811-27 S Ellis Ave, Chicago
Oct. 10, 2024, 4 p.m. - Oct. 10, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
In the past weeks, we have witnessed the U.S.-Israeli war machine expand its use of genocidal methods against Lebanon and Palestinian refugee camps in the country. Right now, it is imperative for us to learn from the people of the region and deepen our solidarity with them. Join us for a screenin... More
Take Action to Mark a Year of Genocide
TBA
Oct. 10, 2024, 8 a.m.
...and demand an arms embargo now. Click the link to join.... More
U of C: The Endowment and Investments
University of Chicago, Harper Hall Room 145, 1116 E. 59th St, Chicago
Oct. 9, 2024, 6 p.m.
Since 2018, UChicago United has been producing annual fall programing aimed at educating first years about the “real” University of Chicago. Events include a series of workshops and seminars including “Race at UChicago,” “Policing and Gentrification at UChicago,” a “White Ally Workshop,” and a stude... More
Men in the Sun by Ghassan Kanafani
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N Broadway, Chicago
Oct. 9, 2024, 6 p.m.
Ghassan Kanafani was a prominent Palestinian writer, political activist, and martyr whose work vividly captures the struggles of the Palestinian people. At 6 pm on October 9th the Poppy and the Pen book club will be reading his novella, Men in the Sun. Through its stark and powerful narrative, Ka... More
Learn / Connect / Act: Health Equity & Birth Outcomes in Chicago
On line. Register at https://www.chicagosouthsidebirthcenter.org/store/p/health-equity-and-birth-outcomes-in-chicago
Oct. 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Oct. 8, 2024, 8 p.m.
Join the South Side Birth Center's programming and policy intern, Tynetta Hill-Muhammad, for a conversation on equity around birth and how to support midwives, doulas, and freestanding birth centers across Chicago. This virtual session is an invitation to gather in community and to explore equity... More
The History of Palestine: A Century of Resilience and Perserverance in Five Sessions
16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL
Oct. 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Oct. 8, 2024, 8 p.m.
Mecca Center in collaboration with AMP Chicago presents a five-part weekly history of Palestine with Tarek Khalil, AMP Education Director. Session 2: Palestine from 1914-1923... More
Gentrification and Policing
University of Chicago, Harper Hall Room 145, 1116 E. 59th St, Chicago
Oct. 8, 2024, 6 p.m.
Since 2018, UChicago United has been producing annual fall programing aimed at educating first years about the “real” University of Chicago. Events include a series of workshops and seminars including “Race at UChicago,” “Policing and Gentrification at UChicago,” a “White Ally Workshop,” and a stude... More
Disability Justice in Practice: Responding to Palestine
On Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom information at https://go.uic.edu/DJinPractice
Oct. 8, 2024, 4 p.m. - Oct. 8, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Since its inception, disability justice movements have been clear about Palestinian liberation as a disability justice issue, pointing to the interconnections between disablement and ableism, racism, and settler-colonial tactics (for example, check Sins Invalid's 2014 video [in our Instagram bio]).)... More
Every Life, A Universe
AIDS Garden, Chicago (south end of Belmont Harbor, Belmont Ave at the Lakefront)
Oct. 7, 2024, 7 p.m.
Mourn the dead. Fight for the living. Not another bomb. Free them all. As we approach the Jewish New Year and the Days of Awe, we gaze backwards and forwards in overwhelming grief. We grieve for the over 1,100 Israelis killed in the Hamas-led attack one year ago. We grieve for the well-over 42,00... More
Women Who Made History: A Revolutionary History
Gman Tavern, 3740 N Clark Street, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
NPR Author Alison Fensterstock in Conversation with Jill Hopkins. While women have made music throughout time and been sound innovators since the earliest musical recordings, for too long they have not received due credit for their artistry or influence. Now, a definitive anthology celebrates and... More
One Year of Genocide, One Year of Resistance - Logan Square
Logan Square Monument, 3150 W Logan Blvd, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
oin us on October 7 at actions across Chicago as we honor all our martyrs and stand with the steadfast resistance of the Palestinian people against the US-Israeli genocide. Monday, October 7 Logan Square 6:30 PM October 7 was a prison break, an attempt to break the brutal 17-year siege of Ga... More
One Year of Genocide, One Year of Resistance - Pilsen
Healthy Hood, 2242 S Damen Ave, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2024, 6 p.m.
Join us on October 7 at actions across Chicago as we honor all our martyrs and stand with the steadfast resistance of the Palestinian people against the US-Israeli genocide. Monday, October 7 Pilsen 6:00 PM October 7 was a prison break, an attempt to break the brutal 17-year siege of Gaza, a... More
One Year of Genocide: Honor Our Martyrs
Loyola University's downtown campus, Corboy Law Center, 25 E Pearson St, Room 1403, Chicago
Oct. 7, 2024, 6 p.m. - Oct. 7, 2024, 8 p.m.
Calling all LUC students: Join the Muslim Law Student Association and [Students for Justice in Palestine in honoring the Palestinians martyred throughout the past year on October 7, the one-year mark of the ongoing genocide. Be sure to wear your kuffiyehs. The vigil will be at 6pm on Monday, Octo... More
Revolutions Around the Sun: Two Years of Community With Salon Kawakib
Woodlawn neigbhorhood, Chicago (specific location to be shared with ticket holders)
Oct. 7, 2024, 6 p.m. - Oct. 7, 2024, 10 p.m.
OUR INTENTIONS In gathering together this fall, we mourn one year of genocide, honor one year of resistance, and hold in gratitude two years of community building with Salon Kawakib. We have invited Palestinian oud player Clarissa Bitar to perform, and we hope that through the melodies of thei... More