Demand Accountability!

Haas Park Fieldhouse, 2402 N Washtenaw, Chicago

March 4, 2025, 6 p.m.

Progressive neighbors in the 14th district council pressured the CPD District Commander for months until she finally agreed to meet with the community. Now is the time to demand police accountability! At the meeting, progressive residents will ask questions around the Oath Keeper Mike Nowacki who is... More

Against Erasure - Preserving Palestinian Sign Language

UIC Arab American Cultural Center, 101 Taft Hall, 826 S. Halsted, Chicago

March 4, 2025, 3 p.m. - March 4, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

Join us next week to learn about linguicide, Palestinian Sign Language, and the importance of language preservation as a form of resistance! Image description: brown background with white text that reads: “UIC Arab American Cultural Center, UIC Disability Cultural Center, and The Olive Guardians... More

We're Going to Trial...

In front of the 43rd Branch Courthouse, 3150 W. Flournoy, Chicago

March 4, 2025, 8 a.m.

Join Behind Enemy Lines for an 8 AM rally outside the 43rd Branch Courthouse in support of the protesters who refuse to take plea deals after being arrested for confronting the genocidal DNC celebration last August. We will then pack the court for the trial at 9am, making it clear to the prosecution... More

Civil Servants Speak Out!

Chicago Unity Center & Zoom

March 3, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - March 3, 2025, 7 p.m.

Round 2: On March 3, 2025, at 5:30 pm, Chicago Jobs With Justice Workers’ Rights Board will hold its second hearing on federal civil servants. The hybrid hearings will be held at the Unity Center at 3339 South Halsted in Bridgeport. Since President Trump returned to office, he and Elon Musk unde... More

Tobey Prinz - Dovie Thurman Awards Dinner

Wilson Abbey, 935 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago

March 1, 2025, 6 p.m. - March 1, 2025, 9 p.m.

Northside Action for Justice (NA4J) invites you to our 15th Annual Tobey Prinz and Dovie Thurman Awards Dinner to gather and celebrate people in our community who have contributed to advancing social justice. This fundraiser is our single largest fundraising event of the year where we raise funds th... More

The History of Palestine: A Century of Resilience and Perserverance

Via oom

March 1, 2025, 11 a.m. - April 5, 2025, noon

The History of Palestine: A Century of Resilience and Perserverance... More

Healing Us

Online

Feb. 28, 2025, 8 p.m.

America, it's time for a checkup. An Illinois Green Party zoom screening of "Healing Us," a documentary about our healthcare system and how we move forward together. Narrated by Susan Sarandon. Join us for a special screening of this documentary! We’ll discuss how universal healthcare gets yo... More

Black Women Revolutionaries Panel Discussion

Healthy Hood, 2242 S. Damen Ave, Chicago

Feb. 28, 2025, 6 p.m.

Join us for a multi-generational panel of Black women revolutionaries sharing their experiences and lessons gained through struggle! Black women have always been on the frontline of class struggle. The Black liberation struggle has been a catalyst for revolutionary movement of the entire working ... More

Divestment 101

University of Chicago, Harper Hall Room 150, 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago

Feb. 28, 2025, 4 p.m. - Feb. 28, 2025, 5 p.m.

UChicago has arrested, evicted, and suspended two students of color -- all to protect their investments in death and displacement. What are they protecting, and why? Join us this Friday to learn about the University's harmful investments, lack of transparency, and what we're doing about it. Food pro... More

In Mansourah, You Separated Us

University of Chicago's Cobb Hall, Room 307, 5811 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago

Feb. 27, 2025, 7 p.m. - Feb. 27, 2025, 8:30 p.m.

A film screening and fundraiser for evicted student protesters and affected families in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.... More

Gaza As a Carceral Space

Online via Zoom at https://bit.ly/tmcamppali

Feb. 27, 2025, 6:45 p.m. - Feb. 27, 2025, 8 p.m.

Part of the "Unveiling Palestine – A Journey Through Palestinian Society" series in collaboration with The Mecca Center! Join us for a session which goes into the history behind Israel’s blockade and siege of Gaza and how it has made the small strip the world’s “largest open-air prison." 💡 Le... More

Disposable: America's Contempt for the Underclass

Haymarket House, 800 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Feb. 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - Feb. 27, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join Sarah Jones and Sarah Lazare in conversation around Jones’ new book Disposable: America’s Contempt for the Underclass. This event will take place at Haymarket House, and will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. In a compelling blend of personal narrative and in-depth reporting, New... More

SJP DePaul Storyteling

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago

Feb. 26, 2025, 6 p.m. - Feb. 28, 2025, 8 p.m.

Join us this coming Wednesday for a Students for Justice in Palestine storytelling event, where we’ll be sharing our family stories over some coffee, shai, and sweets!! RSVP now and we’ll see you all then!!... More

After the 'Ceasefire' What Next for Palestine Solidarity?

Institute for the Humanities at UIC, 1007 W. Harrison St, #153, Chicago

Feb. 26, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

Please join us for an urgent teach in on Gaza after the “ceasefire” tomorrow at 3:30 PM. Eman Abdelhadi (U Chicago), Zeina Zaatari (UIC) and Andy Clarno (UIC) will cover the latest developments in Gaza and the West Bank, the status of the ceasefire, recent proposals by the Trump administration, and ... More

'Israelism' Free Showing & Discussion

Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL

Feb. 25, 2025, 6 p.m.

Film screening followed by a group discussion. Free admission, refreshments will be served.... More

Community Care Under Fascism

Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th St, Chicago

Feb. 24, 2025, 7 p.m.

Author and organizer Yaffa joins us to talk about how to create community care under rising fascism. Their latest book, Whispers Beneath the Orange Grove, blends personal narratives with strategies to build a liberated world grounded in mutual aid, community care, and collectivism. Rooted in Indigen... More

Ukraine’s Fight for Self-Determination

Feb. 24, 2025, 1 p.m. - Feb. 24, 2025, 2:30 p.m.

A virtual event marking three years of Ukrainian resistance against Russian imperialism. February 24th marks the third anniversary of Russia’s imperialist invasion of Ukraine. Ever since, the Ukrainian state and its working people have resisted and fought for their self-determination. While they ... More

Chicago Benefit for Gaza

Alahambra Palace, 1240 W Randolph St, Chicago

Feb. 23, 2025, 6 p.m.

Join us for a benefit gala for Gaza! Now more than ever, we must gather as a community and support the rebuilding of our homeland. Join us for an evening to uplift the resilience of our people in Gaza by raising funds needed to rebuild and for important aid and supplies for our brothers and sist... More

The People's Town Hall

Amberg Hall at Bethel New Life, 1150 N Lamon, Chicago

Feb. 23, 2025, 3 p.m. - Feb. 23, 2025, 5 p.m.

Oath Keepers aren't welcome here! On his first day in office, Trump pardoned all the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys involved in Jan. 6. Meanwhile in Chicago, there are eight known Oath Keepers in CPD who operate in our communities with a badge and a gun. Join us at our second People’s Town Hall ... More

Defend Liberation Self-Defense Open House

Phoenix Sports Empire, 5800 Forest View Rd, Lisle, IL

Feb. 23, 2025, 2 p.m. - Feb. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.

Join us for Defend Liberation: A Self-Defense Open House. In collaboration with Chicago Muslim Boxing Club, and Phoenix Sports Empire, this empowering event celebrates Black Liberation and the legacy of Muhammad Ali. Learn essential self-defense techniques through boxing while exploring the art of r... More