Month: November 2024
Let’s go! By Dr. Jill Stein Nov 27, 2024
As we power up for the next phase of this movement, I want to send you my deepest heartfelt gratitude. For you are a paragon of courage, the unstoppable force we need for an America and a world that works for all of us! Together we have changed history, and our work has only begun. Despite ...
Top 30 Films for Mo Rida
This carefully curated selection of 30 films represents some of the finest works in cinema history, offering an array of genres, cultures, and stories. Each entry includes a brief introduction and an embedded trailer to give you a glimpse into these masterpieces. 1. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ...
To Watch This Weekend: 🎦French Comedy’s Cinema Evolution
French Comedy: Shifts in Humor and Culture Through Cinematography French cinema has a long-standing tradition of using comedy not just to entertain but furthermore, to offer social commentary. Over the years, this genre has evolved, adapting to societal changes while maintaining its ability to reflect and critique the world that informs and inspires it. The ...
Culture and Arts: The Lebanese National Theater Nominated for the ICCROM-Sharjah Award
The ICCROM-Sharjah Regional Center (the International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) has announced the shortlist for the 4th edition of the ICCROM-Sharjah Award for Good Practices in Cultural Heritage Conservation in the Arab Region (2023-2024). The shortlist includes 18 outstanding projects from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Tunisia, ...
The Fruits of the Breaking of the Duopoly by Wissam Charafeddine
https://www.instagram.com/p/DCjySRcOD6_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== The Fruits of Breaking the Duopoly The United States has long been dominated by a two-party political system, often referred to as the duopoly. This system, spearheaded by Democrats and Republicans, has stifled alternative voices, narrowed the scope of political discourse, and prioritized party interests over the will of the people. Breaking free from ...
Film Screening ‘Israelism’ w/panel from Palestine, Israel, US (Nov 21-26)
Save the dates: Nov 21-26 See film ‘Israelism’ and meet Simone Zimmerman (protagonist in the film/co-founder of IfNotNow) with Rotem & Osama from Salt of the Earth, activists from Israel & PalestineFree Tickets are available on JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com Screen the Film ‘Israelism’ & Panel with Simone, Osama & Rotem RSVP: JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com Join Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit, ...
Dearborn Greens Post-Election Meet up, Sunday 7pm
Dear Green Team, Dearborn was the epicenter of the Stein campaign and it was great working with the Dearborn Greens. They're hosting a post-election gathering tomorrow 7pm It'll be a chance to discuss the election and the plans going forward. I'm going! Who else wants to join me? Also, last week's discussion with 2024 Green ...
UM Faculty Senate (and faculty) Censure Regents for stifling faculty and student dissent
From Dr. Ron Stockton's Facebook post: Approved by 71% of faculty. About time, In My Not-Very-Humble Opinion. (sorry I don't have the actual wording) Faculty pushes to censure University of Michigan regents over speech, protest policies Updated: Nov. 08, 2024 By Samuel Dodge | sdodge@mlive.com Update: All motions passed by at least 71% on Thursday, ...
Sat & Sun: Special Events w/Dr. Alice Rothchild: Gaza & Beyond
Save the dates: Nov 21-24 See film ‘Israelism’ and meet Simone Zimmerman (protagonist in the film/co-founder of IfNotNow) with Rotem & Osama from Salt of the Earth, activists from Israel & Palestine Tickets will be posted on JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com Join human rights activist, author, filmmaker Dr. Alice Rothchild for conversation, book signing and refreshments. RSVP: JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com ...
Events for Palestine, speakers, films, Dr. Alice Rothchild: Gaza & Beyond
Scroll down to read about events TODAY Join human rights activist, author, filmmaker Dr. Alice Rothchild for conversation, book signing and refreshments. RSVP: JewishVoicesinDetroit.eventbrite.com Topics may include: Destruction of Healthcare & Human Rights in Gaza, Physical & Psychological Trauma to Children & Families, Teaching Our Children about Palestine, Ending the Genocide, and more. SATURDAY, November ...
A Message from Haidar Kousan to the Dearborn Community About Elections of 2024
Few days separate us from the presidential US elections, which to us as Arab Americans, is a historic unprecedented challenge given what is happening to our people in Lebanon and Palestine, with the blatant unconditional American support, funding, and looking the other way, in regards to the horrific crimes and massacres that the occupation forces ...
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