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How Can Healthcare Workers Advocate for Gaza?
Unity Center, 3339 S. Halsted, Chicago
Dec. 7, 2024, 2 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2024, 4 p.m.
A Community Discussion with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa... More
UNRWA Fundraising Luncheon!
Shahi Nihari and Chopsticks, 541 W North Ave, Villa Park, IL
Dec. 7, 2024, 1:30 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
From Gaza to Beirut, we're in this together. Join USRWA's relief efforts in Gaza and Lebanon, featuring remarks from Palestinian journalist Amjad Shabat, a recent evacuee from Gaza.... More
'Buy Our Stuff' Food Not Bombs Fundraiser
PO Box Collective, 6900 N. Glenwood Avenue (Rogers Park neighborhood), Chicago
Dec. 7, 2024, 1 p.m. - Dec. 7, 2024, 6 p.m.
Join Food Not Bombs to help them give free food to those of our neighbors who need it.... More
LVEJO Tabling at Patagonia
Patagonia, 1115 W. Fulton Market, Chicago
Dec. 7, 2024, noon - Dec. 7, 2024, 2 p.m.
Come meet Little Village Environmental Justice Organization's (LVEJO) development team and learn more about the organization.... More
Art of Defiance: An Interactive Resistance Exhibition
National Louis University, 18 S. Michigan Ave, Gage Building, 4th floor lounge, Chicago
Dec. 7, 2024, 10 a.m. - Dec. 7, 2024, 5 p.m.
Global artist and film makers confronting oppression and oppression with in the lens of the Gaza genocide. Community art / VR Gaza tour / Food / Live music / Community mural. A song circle led by Songs for Liberation begins at 2 pm.The Phoenix of Gaza XR.... More
Film Screening: The Murder of Fred Hampton: Honoring the Life of a Revolutionary
Chicago Liberation Center, 2712 W. Cermak Road, Chicago
Dec. 6, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Join us to honor the revolutionary socialist and Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, Fred Hampton! We’ll be screening the 1971 documentary film entitled, ‘The Murder of Fred Hampton.’ Chairman Fred Hampton was an exemplary revolutionary. He embodied what it means to live for the people ... More
From Gaza to Beirut, We're In This Together
Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago
Dec. 6, 2024, 6 p.m. - Dec. 6, 2024, 9 p.m.
Meet members of the UNRWA USA staff for an inspiring evening supporting urgent ssistance in Gaza and Lebanon. Featuring a performance by local Arab music ensemble, Sumoud Collective.... More
Emergency Action!
Chicago Cut Steakhouse, 300 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago
Dec. 6, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Protest #GazaGenocide supporter Tammy Duckworth's holiday reception. Please wear masks for safety.... More
Join Us for a Community Discussion on Quantum!
Salud Center, 3039 E. 91st Street, Chicago
Dec. 5, 2024, 6 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2024, 10 a.m.
What do we want for the South Works Quantum Campus? In July the governor proposed he Quantum site at the former USX location, raising community concerns. We'll discuss jobs, housing, environmental impact, education, and more. We'll also get updates on Quantum Campus, and have a community discu... More
Surgical Equity in Gaza
Register to learn location and virtual viewing options.
Dec. 5, 2024, 5 p.m. - Dec. 5, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
An upcoming event with Dr. Sidhwa Feroze on his experiences as a trauma surgeon in Gaza. Read Dr Feroze’s article here in The NY Times here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/10/09/opinion/gaza-doctor-interviews.html... More
Children's Health & Trauma in Gaza
University of Chicago Law School, 1111 E. 60th Street, Room IV, Chicago
Dec. 5, 2024, 12:15 p.m.
Hear from two doctors who have been incredible in documenting and bearing witness to hte atrocities committed against children in Gaza. Discussion with Dr. Tammy Abughnaim and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa moderated by Professor Darryl Li. Lunch will be provided, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free option... More
Arab Youth Volunteer Meeting
merican Muslims for Palestine office, 10415 S Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL
Dec. 4, 2024, 7 p.m.
Calling on all Palestinian and Arab youth in the Chicagoland area to join the Palestinian Youth Movement for our next volunteer meeting next Wednesday, December 4 from 7-9pm at the AMP office! As the brutal attacks and ongoing genocide against our people in Palestine and Lebanon persist, it is ou... More
The Palestine Exception
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th St, Chicago
Dec. 4, 2024, 7 p.m.
We're teaming up with our friends at @counterpunch.media for a screening of “The Palestine Exception,” a short film by Al Jazeera English’s award-winning documentary program, @ajfaultlines. After the screening, the director, Amina Waheed, as well as Chicago-based journalist, Deanna Othman, and Pal L... More
Monthly Rally at the Oak Lawn Police & Fire Commission Meeting
9446 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Dec. 4, 2024, 5 p.m.
The Arab American Action Network’s demand for #Justice4Murod & #Justice4Hadi continues at the monthly Oak Lawn police board meeting. Racist policing and racial profiling will not be tolerated in our communities!... More
Post-Election, What’s Next for Repro Justice & Bodily Autonomy?
Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago
Dec. 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Dec. 3, 2024, 8:30 p.m.
Strategy discussion for reproductive justice and bodily autonomy organizing. With each passing day, advocates for reproductive justice and bodily autonomy face deepening challenges across landscapes of health care, housing, and education. We know a Trump administration will continue to escalate ... More
Making History, Forging a New Future
Overflow Coffee, 1449 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Dec. 3, 2024, 6 p.m. - Dec. 3, 2024, 9 p.m.
A fundraiser benefiting the Chicago Torture Justice Memorial Foundation. With the construction of the Chicago Torture Justice Memorial in sight, help us take this time to celebrate the history-making memorial and the decades of people power that have led to this moment. Overflow Coffee is on t... More
Gaza Scholars At Risk Initiative NOW!
Outside of Steward Hall, University of Chicago, 5835 S Greenwood, Chicago
Dec. 3, 2024, 3:15 p.m. - Dec. 3, 2024, 5 p.m.
University of Chicago to announce and implement the Gaza Scholars at Risk Initiative now! #ucgazascholarsnow #FreePalestine... More
Where Olive Trees Weep: Trauma of Occupation in the West Bank
Oak Park Public Library, Veterans Room, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
Dec. 2, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Join us for a showing of the acclaimed documentary, Where Olive Trees Weep, followed by a discussion. The film offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation, exploring themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. Doors open at 6:15... More
Get to Work, Burke!
69 W. Washington St, Chicago
Dec. 2, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Demand incoming state's attorney Eileen Burke free all survivors of wrongful conviction and police torture! We must fight to free them all! Rally at her office.... More
Clean Vehicles Standards Public Hearing
Hotel Allegro, Palladium Room, 171 W. Randolph Ave, Chicago
Dec. 2, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
The Illinois Pollution Control Board will conduct a hearing where health advocates, environmental justice advocates, and businesses will testify on the importance of zero emission vehicles have on our health and environment. We have an opportunity to make our voices heard on why we need more zero... More