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Lands Day for Palestine Collections to support SW Detroiters 📍 Location: 5 Woodward Ave ⏰ Time: 1 pm (drop off donations—see below for request) 1:30 pm (protest begins) Since 1976, Land Day has been commemorated by Palestinians in Palestine and the diaspora to sustain the struggle for the right to remain and return to historic ...

There is a reason why many of us are lamenting our current state. Whether it is the war on Gaza, WB, and Lebanon, or the current ugly "State of the State." I came across this PBS documentary about Thomas Jefferson. I AM NOT sending this for any reason, except to compare and contrast where we ...

What’s An Oscar Worth? By B. Nimri Aziz It was costly for British actor Vanessa Redgrave beginning in the 1970s, forever pilloried for her crime of speaking out on an unspeakable subject. She refused to back down, calling her adversaries ‘Zionist hooligans’. Resolute in the face of a tenacious enmity, she retorted “I had to ...

Rally for Mahmoud Kahlil today at 2:30pm! TODAY, we are rallying against the detention and attempted deportation of Mahmoud Khalil at Wayne State University, Keast Commons! Join SDS, SJP, and many others this today, Wednesday 3/19 at 2:30 to protest the illegal detention and attempted deportation of Mahmoud Khalil. The student movement won’t tolerate attacks ...

Greetings and Ramadan Kareem, The Arab American National Museum (AANM) and Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) invite you to our next Cinema Nights at the Museum, which will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025. We are pleased to screen the powerful, sobering documentary, “36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime” directed by Tarek ...

! Watch The Bibi Files for FREE between January 30 - February 10, 2025 Courtesy of J Street! Dear Nabil, Thank you for registering for the exclusive Q&A event of The Bibi Files with filmmaker Alexis Bloom, presented by J Street! We recommend watching the movie before the Q&A. You'll get a chance to watch ...

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TODAY @ NOON Detroit Police Union Bldg 1938 E. Jefferson, Detroit Saturday, Jan. 18 • 12-2 pm Black Lives Matter Detroit, Michigan Coalition for Human Rights, and General Strike U.S. (Detroit/Downriver) Chapter invite you to protest at the Detroit Police Union Building (1938 East Jefferson St, Detroit to bring attention to the bloated Detroit Police ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington DC, January 17, 2025–The Arab America Foundation (AAF) welcomes the Justice Department’s announcement yesterday regarding its investigation and subsequent settlement with AWH Orlando Property LLC, the owner of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld. The settlement follows allegations of discriminatory practices that led to the last-minute cancellation of the ...

Nomination of Kassem Istanbouli for the Position of Lebanese Minister of Culture A group of intellectuals and activists has launched a call to nominate the founder of the Lebanese National Theater, actor and director Kassem Istanbouli, for the position of Minister of Culture in Lebanon’s upcoming government. Istanbouli is currently working on rehabilitating the historic ...

Thomas Paine’s birth was officially recorded in Thetford, Norfolk, England as January 29, 1737. While the Gregorian calendar we use today changes his birthdate to February 9, 1737, the Thomas Paine Memorial Association (TPMA) is a “historical documentation purists” organization. TPMA, Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), Center for Inquiry/Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science ...

Cause & Effect is the biweekly newsletter of the Center for Inquiry, covering a wide range of work that you help make possible. 'Spotlighting RFK Jr.’s Anti-Science Healthcare Views' CFI's Quackwatch highlights Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s anti-science views; OPP urges support for Michigan's ‘Civil Celebrant’ bill; updated Generations Skeptics website; and more Cause & Effect ...

Nothing like Comedy for the Holidays The holiday season calls for lightheartedness, connection, and a chance to unwind. French comedy has long been a staple of the country’s cinematic tradition, offering not just laughs but a deeper exploration of human emotions and social complexities. This season, as part of our Comedies for the Holidays programming, ...

Arab writers have a tough job these days. Here, I’m talking only about those of us in the US. (Although this affects us all.) Whether poets, journalists, novelists or comedians, we have an extra responsibility to record our pain, unite our fractured people, and celebrate our existence and endurance. We must continue to celebrate while ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thank you for attending the start of the Not Another Hospital Campaign!We must take action ASAP to stand up and defend healthcare while condemning genocide. Please organize a press conference and vigil at your local hospital, and invite all your colleagues. Here are some resources to help you set up press conferences at your respective ...