Salt of the Earth - A Conversation Between a Palestinian & an Israeli Peace Activist

Lake Street Church of Evanston, 1450 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL

Nov. 14, 2024, 6 p.m.

Featuring Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin. Free event, donations appreciated!... More

Know Your Rights: Navigating Supervision

Nov. 14, 2024, 5 p.m. - Nov. 14, 2024, 7 p.m.

Next year the Illinois Department of Correction will incarcerate as many as eight-thousand individuals as a result of technical violations of Illinois’ Mandatory Supervised Release laws. This reflects the harsh reality that Illinois’ supervision laws are designed to surveil and restrict individuals ... More

Design For Palestine

Illinois Institute of Technology, PS 129, 3301 S Dearborn Street, Chicago

Nov. 14, 2024, 5 p.m. - Nov. 14, 2024, 7 p.m.

Join us for a creative evening where art meets activism. You'll have the chance to paint your own tote bag, canvas, protest signs, and more. All materils provided and no artistic experience required -- just bring your voice and your creativity!... More

Divest Now: Board of Trustees Protest

UIC Forum, 1213 S Halsted Street, Chicago

Nov. 14, 2024, 11 a.m. - Nov. 14, 2024, 1 p.m.

Join us in demanding the UIC Board of Trustees end investments in companies supporting the occupation of Palestine. Stand with students, stand for human rights.... More

Pack the Court & Rally!

3150 W. Flournoy Street, Chicago

Nov. 14, 2024, 11 a.m.

The election is over, but the city of Chicago is still persuing charges against more than 40 people for protesting the Death and Nakba Coronation that invaded Chicago in August. This prosecution of legitimate protest against genocide is part of a nationwide crackdown and attempt to chill and stifle ... More

Arab Youth Volunteer Meeting

Alahambra Palace Restaurant, 1240 W Randolph Street, Chicago

Nov. 13, 2024, 7 p.m.

In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Palestine, several organizations have come together to organize actions and to mobilize those who seek justice in protest of Israel's violence against an innocent civilian population. Convened by: - American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) - Chicago Is... More

Beyond Prisons Open House

Center for the Study of Race, Politics, & Culture, 5733 S University Ave, Chicago

Nov. 13, 2024, 6 p.m. - Nov. 13, 2024, 8 p.m.

Make sure to stop by our Beyond Prisons Open House this Wednesday from 6-8pm! Join us for good food, good company, and a conversation with 2024-2025 Justice Practitioner Fellow David Wales and Gina Fedock, Associate Professor in the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice.... More

Student Organizing Under the Trump Presidency

University of Illinois at Chicago, The Academic & Residential Complex, Room 136, south of Harrison Street, west of Halsted Street, Chicago

Nov. 13, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

Feeling angry, scared, or confused? The antidote to despair is action! Get organized and come to our weekly meeting, talk through how we fight back against the Trump agenda over the next 4 years.... More

Asian Americans & Palestine

Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, 723 W Maxwell Street, Chicago

Nov. 13, 2024, 5:30 p.m. - Nov. 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

Join the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center Student Ambassadors and the Global Asian Studies Student Advisory Board for a teach-in on why Asian Americans can find solidarity with Palestinians.... More

Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve

Women & Children First Bookstore, 5233 N Clark St, Chicago

Nov. 12, 2024, 7 p.m. - Nov. 12, 2024, 9 p.m.

Renee Bracey Sherman in conversation with Mikki Kendall. Women & Children First is thrilled to host Renee Bracey Sherman for an event celebrating the release of Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve. For this event, Renee will... More

'A Feeling Greater Than Love'

University of Illinois at Chicago, Behavioral Sciences Building Room 153, 1007 W Harrison St, Chicago

Nov. 12, 2024, 5 p.m.

An essay film by Mary Jirmanus Saba about a forgotten revolution of worker strikes at Lebanese tobacco and Gandour chocolate factories in the 1970s. Part of the Nadi Al-Cinema film series. For questions and accessibility, email [email protected]... More

Free Malik!

George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 306, Chicago

Nov. 12, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

Chicago folks, mark your calendars for November 12th and come support brother Malik! Court support is a great way to show up for our incarcerated community and is a testament to the power we hold as a collective. This will be a big day for brother Malik so please show up if you can! If you can... More

Failure to Comply

Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th St, Chicago

Nov. 11, 2024, 7 p.m. - Nov. 11, 2024, 8 p.m.

@cavarchives presents FAILURE TO COMPLY, an abolitionist text concerned with trans, disabled, and Mad liberation as a speculative art. How far would you go to have real freedom? To have true autonomy of both mind and body? The narrator of Failure to Comply wants self-determination at all costs, ... More

Anti-War Veterans Day Ceremony & Speak Out Against War and Genocide

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 24 E Wacker Drive (by the Chicago Riverwalk), Chicago

Nov. 11, 2024, 11 a.m.

Please join About Face: Veterans Against the War members at this year's Anti-War Veterans Day Ceremony & Speak Out Against War and Genocide. The program at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial will be followed by a social and window exhibition opening of Compassion: Hamada Elkept at the Little Red Nest.... More

The People' Town Hall: Oath Keeper Cops Are Not Welcome Here!

Movement on Montrose, 2951 W Montrose Ave, Chicago

Nov. 10, 2024, 2 p.m. - Nov. 10, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

It has been over two years since it was leaked to the public that eight police officers in the Chicago Police Department are dues paying members of the Oath Keepers, one of the extremist white supremacist groups responsible for the January 6th insurrection. And yet, Snelling refuses to do anything a... More

Food Not Bombs FREE Grocery Share

Wyllie B White Park, 1610 W. Howard St, Chicago (rain location: PO Box Collective, 6900 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago)

Nov. 10, 2024, noon - Nov. 10, 2024, 1:30 p.m.

All Sundays in November... More

Red and Black November at Circle Lanes

Circle Lanes, 7244 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL

Nov. 9, 2024, 6 p.m.

Join the Greater Chicago IWW for bowling, billiards, food, drink and prizes at Circle Lanes. The event is free to IWW members but we suggest attendees donate to the strike and hardship fund. The Greater Chicago Industrial Workers of the World is a rank-and-file union for all workers.... More

Open All Police Archives!

Brainerd Library, 1350 W 89th Street, Chicago

Nov. 9, 2024, 3 p.m.

Public meeting. The 100 most heinous cases in every city must be open to public scrutiny! For united multiracial class-struggle defense! For info: 312.563.0442 and [email protected]... More

Art as Activism

Go Green Community Fresh Market, 1207 W 63rd Street, Chicago

Nov. 9, 2024, 1 p.m. - Nov. 9, 2024, 4 p.m.

We’re excited to announce a powerful collaboration between the Palestine Mural Series and IMAN Chicago @imancentral ! Join us for a hands-on block printing workshop where art meets activism. Learn how to design and create your own prints using linoleum blocks and acrylic paint, while engaging in mea... More

Solidarity Storytime for Palestine

Nov. 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m. - Nov. 9, 2024, 1 p.m.

Storytelling and art activities for youth of all ages. A fundraiser for Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA). Northside Chicago (location will be emailed after registration). For accessibility needs or questions contact [email protected]... More