Songs and Stories from the Flotilla w/ Leila Hegazy
Leila Hegazy shares her amazing voice in song and story with our community.
Q/A to follow with Roxanne Mustafa
PYM Course: America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East
America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East
This course is organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), a grassroots, international movement that organizes Palestinian and Arab youth to struggle for Palestinian liberation
For nearly half a century, the United States has been involved in endless wars in the Middle East that have claimed the lives of millions of people. These wars have ballooned the US’ military budget and lined the pockets of wealthy warmongerers as conditions for working people deteriorate. Over the same period, the US government has financially, politically, and militarily backed Israel’s occupation and colonization of Palestine, including through its full support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza. In turn, people across the political spectrum have begun to question the US government’s continued commitment for a foreign policy predicated on endless war, devastating interventions, and unconditional support for Israel, regardless of the administration in power.
This 4-part course from the Palestinian Youth Movement will study the history and present of US intervention in the Middle East to equip participants with a deeper understanding of US imperialism, Israel’s role within it, and its consequences for working people in the US and around the world. It seeks to illuminate how it is the imperialist system, and not just the ideological positions or policies of any one politician in office, that keeps America at war and invested in the destabilization of the Middle East. Without understanding the imperialist system that underlies the ongoing drive for war, we cannot understand how to confront it.
America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East is a 4-part hybrid course from Dec. 2 – 11, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET. Here is the schedule:
Session 1: Introduction to Imperialism: How Gaza Exposed America-First’s False Promises | December 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Session 2: From Sovereign Nation to Client State: U.S. Imperialism in Egypt | December 4, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Session 3: America’s War of Terror on Iraq| December 9, 6:30 -8:30 PM ET
Session 4: Imperialism and the Anti-War Struggle in the US | December 11, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Severed: Virtual film screening and panel discussion highlighting sumud and disability justice in Palestine
Visualizing Palestine and Donkeysaddle Projects are pleased to invite you to a virtual film screening and panel discussion highlighting sumud and disability justice in Palestine on December 11 from 7:00–8:30 PM Palestine time / 12:00–1:30 PM ET.
The event will begin with an online screening of the short documentary film Severed, followed by a panel discussion on disability justice in Palestine. We will be joined by Mohamad Saleh, co-producer of Severed and a Palestinian disability justice advocate; Omar Daqqa, organizer with Deaf Relief Gaza, a grassroots mutual aid effort supporting the urgent needs of Deaf youth in Gaza; and Sarah Dababnah, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, whose research focuses on improving the health and well-being of families of individuals with intellectual and developmental differences. The session will be moderated by VP’s deputy director, Jessica Anderson.
PASI FLYERING at the Whitehall Ferry Terminal
Look for Peace Action of Staten Island and SI4P volunteers flyering inside and/or outside the Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal (the Manhattan side).
Every 2 weeks on Wednesday
PYM Course: America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East
America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East
This course is organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), a grassroots, international movement that organizes Palestinian and Arab youth to struggle for Palestinian liberation
For nearly half a century, the United States has been involved in endless wars in the Middle East that have claimed the lives of millions of people. These wars have ballooned the US’ military budget and lined the pockets of wealthy warmongerers as conditions for working people deteriorate. Over the same period, the US government has financially, politically, and militarily backed Israel’s occupation and colonization of Palestine, including through its full support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza. In turn, people across the political spectrum have begun to question the US government’s continued commitment for a foreign policy predicated on endless war, devastating interventions, and unconditional support for Israel, regardless of the administration in power.
This 4-part course from the Palestinian Youth Movement will study the history and present of US intervention in the Middle East to equip participants with a deeper understanding of US imperialism, Israel’s role within it, and its consequences for working people in the US and around the world. It seeks to illuminate how it is the imperialist system, and not just the ideological positions or policies of any one politician in office, that keeps America at war and invested in the destabilization of the Middle East. Without understanding the imperialist system that underlies the ongoing drive for war, we cannot understand how to confront it.
America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East is a 4-part hybrid course from Dec. 2 – 11, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET. Here is the schedule:
Session 1: Introduction to Imperialism: How Gaza Exposed America-First’s False Promises | December 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Session 2: From Sovereign Nation to Client State: U.S. Imperialism in Egypt | December 4, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Session 3: America’s War of Terror on Iraq| December 9, 6:30 -8:30 PM ET
Session 4: Imperialism and the Anti-War Struggle in the US | December 11, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
CANCELLED Open Meeting: Giving Thanks 4 Palestine
CANCELLED
A community conversation on direct action, gratitude, and sacrifice.
Special Guests
LEILA HEGAZY activist/artist
OMNIA HEGAZY activist/artist
CHRIS SMALLS labor organizer
Food Provided
Family Friendly
Crafts from Gaza Refugees
Discussion & Conversation
PYM Course: America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East
America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East
This course is organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), a grassroots, international movement that organizes Palestinian and Arab youth to struggle for Palestinian liberation
For nearly half a century, the United States has been involved in endless wars in the Middle East that have claimed the lives of millions of people. These wars have ballooned the US’ military budget and lined the pockets of wealthy warmongerers as conditions for working people deteriorate. Over the same period, the US government has financially, politically, and militarily backed Israel’s occupation and colonization of Palestine, including through its full support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza. In turn, people across the political spectrum have begun to question the US government’s continued commitment for a foreign policy predicated on endless war, devastating interventions, and unconditional support for Israel, regardless of the administration in power.
This 4-part course from the Palestinian Youth Movement will study the history and present of US intervention in the Middle East to equip participants with a deeper understanding of US imperialism, Israel’s role within it, and its consequences for working people in the US and around the world. It seeks to illuminate how it is the imperialist system, and not just the ideological positions or policies of any one politician in office, that keeps America at war and invested in the destabilization of the Middle East. Without understanding the imperialist system that underlies the ongoing drive for war, we cannot understand how to confront it.
America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East is a 4-part hybrid course from Dec. 2 – 11, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET. Here is the schedule:
Session 1: Introduction to Imperialism: How Gaza Exposed America-First’s False Promises | December 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Session 2: From Sovereign Nation to Client State: U.S. Imperialism in Egypt | December 4, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Session 3: America’s War of Terror on Iraq| December 9, 6:30 -8:30 PM ET
Session 4: Imperialism and the Anti-War Struggle in the US | December 11, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
PYM Course: America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East
America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East
This course is organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), a grassroots, international movement that organizes Palestinian and Arab youth to struggle for Palestinian liberation
For nearly half a century, the United States has been involved in endless wars in the Middle East that have claimed the lives of millions of people. These wars have ballooned the US’ military budget and lined the pockets of wealthy warmongerers as conditions for working people deteriorate. Over the same period, the US government has financially, politically, and militarily backed Israel’s occupation and colonization of Palestine, including through its full support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza. In turn, people across the political spectrum have begun to question the US government’s continued commitment for a foreign policy predicated on endless war, devastating interventions, and unconditional support for Israel, regardless of the administration in power.
This 4-part course from the Palestinian Youth Movement will study the history and present of US intervention in the Middle East to equip participants with a deeper understanding of US imperialism, Israel’s role within it, and its consequences for working people in the US and around the world. It seeks to illuminate how it is the imperialist system, and not just the ideological positions or policies of any one politician in office, that keeps America at war and invested in the destabilization of the Middle East. Without understanding the imperialist system that underlies the ongoing drive for war, we cannot understand how to confront it.
America’s Forever Wars in the Middle East is a 4-part hybrid course from Dec. 2 – 11, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET. Here is the schedule:
Session 1: Introduction to Imperialism: How Gaza Exposed America-First’s False Promises | December 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Session 2: From Sovereign Nation to Client State: U.S. Imperialism in Egypt | December 4, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Session 3: America’s War of Terror on Iraq| December 9, 6:30 -8:30 PM ET
Session 4: Imperialism and the Anti-War Struggle in the US | December 11, 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Political Education: maroon liberation school
maroon liberation school
season21maroons free political education classes with the maroon liberation school is November 15th 12pm to 2pm. we will focus on education and praxis.
one of the keys to liberation could be the access or lack thereof of educational praxis. so…
our next session of the season21maroons free political education classes with the maroon liberation school is November 15th 12pm to 2pm. we will focus on education and praxis.
facilitator spiritchild
we will focus on the pedagogy. the pedagogy of hope. the pedagagy of transformation. the pedagogy of liberation. here's some inspirational articles, books and essay's.
mxny of you know our maroon party for liberation works towards a cultural rEvolution
in conjunction with the mxny paths of organizing including our Political Prisoner campaigning, our anti police assassinations brutality and incarcel work, our youth education and political education work....
we know the power and frequency of the word
of sound
of the body, our bodies and minds coming together in one space and time
persistently, continuously.
we are having a series of open sessions for all to join
to send love light liberation to our brothers, sisters, siblings in struggle
during this time of genocide & destruction. to share and learn strategies, techniques and basics to communal organizing and liberation work.
if you are so privileged to provide
light and focus, please share your matriarchal spirits and insights towards prefiguring a new society.
click here to register for zoom link or paste below link
for white maroons (white folx) please also register here if you have not already
also, if it's your first time joining or you are stopping by for a pop up class. consider donating sliding scale $21-$51.
the amount you would pay for yoga, zumba, monthly entertainment subscriptions, gym memberships, peloton life, 3 ice coffees, a few cappuccinos....
this season will be 4 months from Sept 20 through Dec 13 (4 sessions each black brown & indigenous maroons, 8 session white maroons
3rd saturday is a hybrid of Black Brown Indigenous & white maroons, 4th saturday is exclusively for white maroons
except for dec 6th and 13th which don't fall on 3rd and 4th saturday yet same format follows).
give thanks
maroon party for liberation
happy humbled and honored to serve and be of service
spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvfDaZ4ZT80
maroon on
liberation love light
all power to the people
y pa'lante mi gente
.) stay light keep creative remain free
(. spiritchild
Political Education: Let Them Tremble
LET THEM TREMBLE: Power, Crisis and Opportunity in the Labor Movement
This is a 3 week hybrid course, organized by On the Line, a media and education project that analyses, reports on, and draws lessons from running from the struggles of workers across the country to build a fighting labor movement. This course is hosted at The People's Forum in New York City and runs from November 4 to November 20. Live sessions take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30–8:30 PM ET, but registration also gives you access to take the course at your own pace, on your own time.
The course schedule:
Class 1: Tuesday Nov 4 - Intro into the Labor Movement
Class 2: Thursday Nov 7 - Workers Make History
Class 3: Tuesday Nov 11 - Labor and the Black Freedom Movement
Class 4: Thursday Nov 13 - As goes the south, so goes the nation
Class 5: Tuesday Nov 18 - The War on the labor movement and prospects for revival
Class 6: Thursday Nov 20 - PANEL: A Subterranean Fire: Building a Fighting Labor Movement
We will end the course with a Debrief: Study group on Staten Island: TBD
Political Education: A Short Course on Palestine
Dr. Rashid Khalidi’s guest course, A Short Course on Palestine.
In this course, we will examine the history of Palestine since 1917, not as a “conflict” between equals but as a century-long process of settler-colonial dispossession and persistent Palestinian resistance. It traces the rise of Zionism, emerging from European anti-Semitism and supported by imperial powers, and how Israel has relied on backing from Britain, the United States, and other global powers to pursue wars and consolidate control. At the same time, it highlights the continuous efforts of the Palestinian people to resist occupation, preserve their homeland, and assert their rights in the face of ongoing oppression and violence.
The course schedule:
September 30 - The Origins of the 100 Years' War,
October 7 - The 1947-1949 War and the Nakba
October 14 - The 1967 and 1982 Wars - The United States Steps In
October 21 - Wars on Gaza and the "Peace Process"
October 28 - Genocide in Gaza
We will end the course with a Debrief: Study group on Staten Island: Dec 10, 6pm-9pm
Watch Playlist on Youtube —>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6rjDomaA9o&list=PLlpc6eFEd8ot8aZ-1u3RXJmlyrzbDpsxH
Open Meeting
The country may be just starting to wake up. That’s why there is much work to do in our own borough.
Join us for a focused discussion on the most pressing topics of our time related to freeing Staten Island minds and freeing Palestine.
Pot Luck
Raffles
Good Conversation
Good People
Parallel Paths to Liberation; Palestine to Puerto Rico
Palestine and Puerto Rico share a profound history of colonial occupation, economic exploitation, and cultural resistance, despite their geographical distance and unique cultural identities.
Art Build Vietnam 2 Palestine
Join us for a special art build as we create buttons for a mission in celebration of the 50th year anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War.