Imperial Policing - Weaponized Data in Carceral Chicago

WallsTurnedSideways, 2717 W Madison St, Chicago

Oct. 25, 2024, 6 p.m. - Oct. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

How does high-tech surveillance impact Black, Latinx, and Arab/Muslim communities in Chicago? Book launch. Join authors Andy Clarno, Janae Bonsu-Love, Enrique Alvear Moreno, Lydia Dana, Michael De Anda Muniz, Ila Ravichandran and Haley Volpintesta in conversation with Emanuel Andre from the Cook... More

The Night Won't End: Biden's War on Gaza

Northwestern University's Evanston Campus, Harris Hall Room 107 (the campus building closest to the northeast corner of Chicago Ave & Sheridan Rd), Evanston

Oct. 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

Join us in Harris Hall for a screening of “The Night Won’t End: Biden’s War on Gaza” followed by a Q&A with the Director, Kavitha Chekuru!... More

Petroleum-238: Big Oil's Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It

Via zoom

Oct. 24, 2024, 7 p.m.

They've known for 100 years but haven't done a thing to stop it. It's the secret of the century. Author Justin Nobel, an award-winning science journalist, discusses the radioactivity brought to the surface in oil and gas production. He shows how the various pathways of contamination are posed to ... More

The Harvest: Connecting to Palestinian Roots

Zamaria Yemeni Coffee, 9970 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL

Oct. 24, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of storytelling, poetry and folkloric music.... More

The Gathering Table: Black Feminist Conversations

Haymarket House, 800 W Buena Ave, Chicago

Oct. 24, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Oct. 24, 2024, 8 p.m.

Join us for a live version of the forthcoming podcast hosted by Moya Bailey and Demita Frazier, The Gathering Table, at Haymarket House. Longtime organizer, activist, and founding member of the Combahee River Collective, Demita Frazier has made her way back to her Chicago roots and is working on... More

Southside Open Meetings for Treatment Not Trauma

606A E 61st St, Chicago and via Zoom

Oct. 24, 2024, 6 p.m.

These meetings are hybrid: come in person to our office at 606A E 61st Street, Chicago OR get the Zoom link / phone number for second Saturday 10:30am meetings via https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-qrqT0sGdBntC-EtqwGc7pMnmJ-xcHK#/registration And get the Zoom link / phone number for four... More

What Does the Conflict in Palestine Mean for Us in America?

Illinois Institute of Technology, PS 111, 10 W 35th Street, Chicago

Oct. 24, 2024, 12:40 p.m. - Oct. 24, 2024, 1:50 p.m.

Informational session. Guest speaker: Jinan Chehad. Jinan Chehad graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2023, and currently works as a civil rights attorney. In her work she has represented refugees seeking asylum at the Department of Justice Civil Rights Special Litigation Division. Jin... More

"To A Land Unknown"

Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State Street, Chicago and AMC NewCity, 1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

Oct. 24, 2024, 12:30 p.m. - Oct. 25, 2024, 8 p.m.

There are three films by Palestinian directors playing at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival October 23-25: “To a Land Unknown,” “No Other Land,” and “Happy Holidays.” The films were selected by the procurement team of CIFF. We are happy to see Palestinian directors on the big screen! ... More

"No Other Land"

Oct. 23, 2024, 8:30 p.m. - Oct. 25, 2024, 1 p.m.

There are three films by Palestinian directors playing at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival October 23-25: “To a Land Unknown,” “No Other Land,” and “Happy Holidays.” The films were selected by the procurement team of CIFF. We are happy to see Palestinian directors on the big screen! ... More

Arab Youth Volunteer Meeting

Alhambra Palace, 1240 W Randolph St, Chicago

Oct. 23, 2024, 7 p.m.

Find out what you can do to do to help!... More

Teach-in: : Shut Down the Line 5 Oil Pipeline

Haymarket House, 300 W. Buena Ave, Chicago

Oct. 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

Gather in Chicago to shut down the Line 5 Oil Pipeline and protect the Great Lakes. Wheelchair accessible. Masks required.... More

"Happy Holidays"

Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State Street, Chicago and at the AMC Theater NewCity, 1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago.

Oct. 23, 2024, 5:15 p.m. - Oct. 24, 2024, 11:30 a.m.

There are three films by Palestinian directors playing at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival October 23-25: “To a Land Unknown,” “No Other Land,” and “Happy Holidays.” The films were selected by the procurement team of CIFF. We are happy to see Palestinian directors on the big screen! ... More

'A Summer Not to Forget'

Oct. 23, 2024, 3 p.m.

A documentary film by Carol Mansour about the war in Lebanon in 2006. Part of the Nadi Al-Cinema film series. For questions and accessibility, email [email protected]... More

Rally: Shut Down the Line 5 Oil Pipeline

Lake Street entrance of Two Prudential Plaza, 180 N Stetson Ave, Chicago

Oct. 23, 2024, 2 p.m.

Gather in Chicago to shut down the Line 5 Oil Pipeline and protect the Great Lakes. 2 pm rally - Come support the Delegation Team outside the Canadian consulate Wheelchair accessible. Masks required.... More

We Won't Pay - Resistance to War and US Militarism

Lewis University, One University Parkway, University Dining Room, Romeoville, IL

Oct. 23, 2024, 1 p.m. - Oct. 23, 2024, 1:50 p.m.

Nearly half of federal income taxes are directed to US militarism. In addition, the invasion of Gaza is largely funded by military foreign aid to Israel. Lincoln Rice and Bill Ruhaak explore refusing payment of federal income taxes as one way to refuse direct participation in US miltarism. This sess... More

The History of Palestine: A Century of Resilience and Perserverance in Five Sessions

16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL

Oct. 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Oct. 22, 2024, 8 p.m.

Mecca Center in collaboration with AMP Chicago presents a five-part weekly history of Palestine with Tarek Khalil, AMP Education Director. Session 4: Palestine from 1939-1947... More

Palestine 101

University of Illinois at Chicago, Taft Hall Room 101, 826 S Halsted Street, Chicago

Oct. 22, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

Join Students for Justice in Palestine-UIC and discover the deep-rooted heritage, the impact of regional conflicts, and the ongoing struggles faced by the Palestinian people. We will explore key moments in Palestine's past and present, providing insight into a land central to both historical signifi... More

The State Of Press Freedom Today & Tomorrow

Nabala Cafe, 4660 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL

Oct. 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. - Oct. 21, 2024, 9 p.m.

An expert panel of press freedom advocates, First Amendment experts, and journalists will discuss attacks and threats to freedom of the press. Topics will include the United States government's involvement and the U.S. State Department's complicity in Israel's targeting of Palestinian journalists; D... More

Beirut

Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th Street, Chicago

Oct. 21, 2024, 7 p.m.

@barrackrima celebrates her graphic novel trilogy BEIRUT, an intimate and poetic look at a beloved city that is at once autobiographical, documentary, and fantastic in nature. @invisibooks @uchicagocmes Masks are required.... More

Shutting Down the Great Lakes Oil Pipeline

Jane Addams Hull House, Museum Dining Room, 800 S Halsted Street, Chicago

Oct. 21, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

Join us on Monday, Oct. 21, for a dinner and discussion with Mike Wiggins Jr. and Aurora Conley of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to learn about one of the biggest threats to the #GreatLakes. Hear about the tribe's years-long efforts to #ShutDownLine5, which has leaked 35 times in its ... More