Where Olive Trees Weep: No One is Free Until We Are All Free
Dec. 1, 2024, 2 p.m. - Dec. 1, 2024, 4 p.m.
Join us for a powerful afternoon as the American Civic and Humanitarian Coalition (ACHC) presents the award-winning documentary, “Where Olive Trees Weep.” This moving film amplifies the voices of resilience and struggle for justice, reminding us that “No one is free until we are all free.” At ACH... More
While You're Shopping, Bombs Are Dropping
Water Tower Park, 806 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Nov. 29, 2024, 11 a.m.
Black Friday protest. Stop Israel's genocide in Gaza! Hands off Lebanon!... More
Thanksgiving Healing Corner 2024
Uptown neighborhood, Wilson Avenue & Sheridan Road, Chicago
Nov. 28, 2024, 10 a.m. - Nov. 28, 2024, 12:30 p.m.
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Healing Corner on the southwest corner of Wilson & Sheridan next to Uptown Baptist Church! Volunteer Thanksgiving morning with us in passing out food to the homeless, migrants, and those living in poverty from the community. We will be serving pastries, ban... More
American Muslims for Palestine Annual Convention
Tinley Park Convention Center,
Nov. 28, 2024, 8 a.m. - Nov. 30, 2024, 6 p.m.
The 17th annual convention for Palestine in the United States. We are excited to announce the launch of preparations for AMP’s 17th Annual Convention for Palestine in the U.S. this November during Thanksgiving weekend in the Chicagoland area. ✅ This year, we are proud to introduce the “Palest... More
Celebrate the Sweetness of Solidarity!
14 N. May Street, Aurora, IL
Nov. 26, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Nov. 26, 2024, 8 p.m.
From Turtle Island to Palestine, celebrate the sweetness of solidarity! As we gather in unity to acknowledge this legacy while celebrating the power of solidarity. Together, we’ll honor the connections and strength found in community and resist the systems that try to divide us. Thanksgiving i... More
Giving Thanks in a Time of Genocide
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street, Aurora, IL
Nov. 26, 2024, 5 p.m.
Time listed is just a placeholder. More details to be announced soon.... More
Suicide Prevention in the Palestinian Community
Nov. 24, 2024, 1 p.m. - Nov. 24, 2024, 3 p.m.
Virtual class. This discussion based class will explore the nuances of grief and suicidal ideation in the Palestinian and SWANA community. Come learn how you cna support and respond as a community member, medic, or healthcare professional. Palestinian and SWANA centered, allies (especially medics an... 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. 24, 2024, noon - Nov. 24, 2024, 1:30 p.m.
All Sundays in November... More
A Decade of Remembrance and Resilience
Stony Island Arts Bank, 6760 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago
Nov. 23, 2024, noon
Reflections on the 10 year anniversary of the assassination of Tamir Rice. Join us 11/23/24 to mark the ten-year anniversary of the killing of 12 year old Tamir Rice by a Cleveland police officer. There will be a tribute to Tamir and other victims of police brutality, through art, poetry, music, ... More
Rally to Free Armando Gutierrez
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave, Courtroom 207, Chicago
Nov. 22, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
Armando Gutierrez is a survivor of disgraced torture cop John Halloran. He has won a resentencing trial and at court the judge will be making their decision. This is an important step in his fight for freedom as it may open the door for a new trial.... More
Pack the Court for Demetrius McVay
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S California Ave, Courtroom 700, Chicago
Nov. 22, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
Demetrius was wrongfully convicted of murder without any evidence to suggest his guilt! Demetrius has been in prison for 4 years without trial. That ain’t right! We need to pressure the system that covers up corrupt State’s Attorneys and kidnaps innocent people!... More
Justice for Dexter Reed, Reginald Clay, Jr., and Lorenzo Williams, Jr.
Chicago Police Headquarters, 3500 S. Michigan Ave, Cicago
Nov. 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
COME OUT to the Police Board meeting Thursday November 21 at 7:30 p.m. at 35th and Michigan to demand justice for Dexter Reed, Reginald Clay Jr., Lorenzo Williams Jr, and all those killed and brutalized by CPD! We must pack the public comment to apply as much pressure and force the police board to m... More
From Searing the Consciousness to Revolution
5733 S University Ave, Chicago
Nov. 21, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - Nov. 21, 2024, 8 p.m.
A workshop on applying lessons from prisoner movements to our organizing. Join Students for Justice in Palestine and Black Alliance for Peace for an interactive workshop, guided by the struggle of Afrikan and Palestinian prisoners! Learn about the War on Afrikan people, at home and abroad, and it... More
Rally for the Schools We Deserve
77 W. Washington Street, Chicago
Nov. 21, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Resist Trump's Project 2025 Stop School Closings, Contract Now! Defend public education. Protect Black, Latine, immigrant, LGBTQIA+ students and their families. Time to stop Project 2025 and the Maga assault before it starts. Join us at a critical rally to defend our Black, immigrant, trans, bi... More
Teach-In: The War on Lebanon & Palestine
University of Illinois at Chicago, Education, Theatre, Music & Social Work Building, Room 2233, 1040 W. Harrison Street, Chicago
Nov. 21, 2024, 12:30 p.m.
Do you want to understand the recent attacks on Lebanon? Do you want to learn about how Lebanon and Palestine are related? Do you want to hear about how our lives in the U.S. are wrapped up in the lives of people on the ground in Lebanon and Palestine today? Join the Global Middle East Stud... More
SJP National Day of Action
University of Illinois at Chicago Quad, south of Harrison Street, west of Halsted Street, Chicago
Nov. 21, 2024, 11 a.m. - Nov. 21, 2024, noon
Join us this Thursday, November 21st, for the @nationalsjp National Day of Action at the UIC Quad from 11AM-12 PM. Together with students, educators, and workers worldwide, we’ll stand against complicity in genocide, demand an end to imperial violence, and build solidarity. Let’s make our voices hea... More
STOP the Re-Zoning of South Works for a Quantum Facility
Harold Washington College, 30 E. Lake Street, Chicago
Nov. 21, 2024, 10 a.m. - Nov. 21, 2024, noon
Show up to demand NO DECISIONS about the proposed Quantum facility WITHOUT THE COMMUNITY. The facility has the potential to cause mass gentrification and environmental harms, and as it is currently proposed would not benefit our communities. Join us in demanding they slow this down: 1. SUBMIT ... More
Pack the Court for Hananiah Dukes
Cook County Courthouse, 2650 S California Avenue, Courtroom 606, Chicago
Nov. 21, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
Hananiah Dukes is a survivor of wrongful conviction pursuing post-conviction proceedings to win his freedom. Dukes is currently serving a 70-year sentence for a crime he did not commit. His conviction was based on a supposed oral statement that Dukes never gave, and disregarded exculpatory evidence ... More
Sound Museum
Pilsen Community Books, 1102 W 18th St, Chicago
Nov. 20, 2024, 7 p.m. - Nov. 20, 2024, 8 p.m.
Welcome poupeh missaghi and Julia Conrad to Pilsen Community Books for an event in celebration of poupeh's new book "Sound Museum." A combination of fiction and documentation, Sound Museum fearlessly interrogates state-sanctioned violence and the psychology--and banality--of evil. In Iran, a cura... More
Surveillance in the Muslim Community
UIC Daley Library, Room I-470, 801 S. Morgan Street, Chicago
Nov. 20, 2024, 6 p.m. - Nov. 20, 2024, 8 p.m.
Join us for an engaging evening exploring Surveillance in the Muslim Community with a movie screening and discussion led by Muhammad Sankari! Enjoy free Byrd’s Hot Chicken and gain insights on this critical topic.... More