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  • USPCN joins Palestinian youth organizations against normalization

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    In commemoration of the anniversary of the Nakba, and as an expression of our commitment to resisting Israeli occupation, colonization and apartheid in accordance with international law, we (Palestinian youth organizations signed below) declare our rejection of normalization with Israel on all levels. Economic, political, cultural and institutional normalization legitimize Israel’s oppression of the Palestinian…

  • USPCN: Berkeley divestment struggle continues!

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    The US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) salutes the efforts of Students for Justice in Palestine at UC Berkeley. The tireless efforts and determination of the students at Berkeley, culminating in the 16-4 vote by the Student Senate to divest from two companies providing support for the Zionist occupation of Palestine, are an inspiration to us…

  • Marj Bin Amer tour brings Palestinian music to Omaha, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Houston

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    The US Palestinian Community Network is sponsoring a national tour of Marj Bin Amer, a Palestinian folkloric musical group headlined by Ibrahim Sbehat. The tour will bring the band, directly from occupied Palestine, on its first visit to the U.S., with stops in Youngstown, Chicago, Houston, Omaha, San Francisco and Denver. HOUSTON, TX Saturday, April…

  • USPCN: Bringing Palestine to the US Social Forum

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    by Andrew Dalack. This article was first published at The Electronic Intifada on 6 April 2010 The global movement to realize Palestinian equal rights, self-determination and the opportunity for refugees and their descendants to return to Palestine is gaining increased momentum. As Israel continues its attempt to systematically purge the memory of the indigenous Arab…

  • April 14: Palestinian Political Prisoners and Berkeley Divestment

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    In Commemoration of Palestinian Political Prisoners Day & In Support of the UC Berkeley Divestment from Israel Resolution,  join us: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:30 PM UC Berkeley Location TBA Palestinian Political Prisoners in the Context of Colonial Occupation & Resistance, Displacement and the Struggle Against Israeli Apartheid Speakers: Lena Meari: belongs to a Palestinian…

  • April 24: USPCN Omaha welcomes Marj Bin Amer musical group

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    As Part of a National Tour Ibrahim Sbehat And The Marj Ibn Amer group Present a night of traditional Palestinian music and culture Saturday, April 24, 2010 5:00 – 8:00pm At The First United Methodist Church Cary Hall (use east entrance) 7020 Cass St. Omaha, NE 68132 Sponsored By: Arab-American Heritage Society of Omaha Board…

  • April 17: Marj Bin Amer Folkloric Band in Houston, TX

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    The Palestinian American Cultural Center of Houston, TX… INVITES YOU TO A CONCERT BY Ibrahim Sbehat & the Folklore Musical Group From Occupied Palestine Marj Bin Amer SATURDAY APRIL 17 at 6:00 pm Arab American Cultural and Community Center 10555 Stancliff Road, Houston, TX 77099 admission: kids free, students $10, adults $20 Marj Bin Amer…

  • New York March 27: Protest to defend Jerusalem

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    Protest called to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Saturday, March 27, 2010 – 2pm Times Square, W 42nd St. and 7th Avenue This Saturday, March 27th, a coalition of Palestinian, Arab and Muslim groups and supporters from a wide range of social movements will mobilize to protest recent attacks and threats by the Israeli…

  • Get involved! Share YOUR vision for the Second Popular Conference!

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    The US Palestinian Community Network is preparing for its Second Popular Conference of Palestinians in the United States, to take place in October 2010 in Chicago IL. The Popular Conference will be a weekend of cultural events, strategizing workshops, community-building forums, seminars and discussions, and opportunities for various sectors of our community – students, youth, women,…

  • USPCN congratulates UC Berkeley students’ historic divestment victory!

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    Note: As of March 24, 2010 ASUC President Will Smelko vetoed the divestment bill. This veto can be overturned by a 2/3 vote of the Student Senate in the same semester (requiring 14 votes.) Students for Justice in Palestine at UC Berkeley has issued a statement noting that “Such a decision, however, does not change…