Category: Events
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USPCN presents #Freebird: Gaza artist Mohammed Qraiqea in MKE & Cleveland
Milwaukee ************************************* Cleveland Wednesday, September 14th, at Kan Zaman Club, 1616 W 25th St., in Cleveland, OH, at 6 PM. Phone number: (216) 621-2222 Mohammed Qraiqea is a 15 year old self-taught artist from Gaza. He is currently touring the U.S. to share his #FreeBird Campaign, an effort to highlight the lack of educational resources…
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#FreeBird on U.S. Tour!
Mohammed Qreaiqe/Qraiqea and his brother Malik are visiting us from Gaza. Mohammed has become a world-renowned artist who has a verified Facebook page, and has traveled across the Arab World and Europe to exhibit his talent. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet him, experience his artwork, and purchase pieces for your office or home.…
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Aug. 10: USPCN supporting exhibit for 15 year old Gaza artist Mohammed Qreaiqe
See the brilliant work of 15-year-old Gaza artist Mohammed Qreaiqe, and help raise money for his Chicago and other exhibits this fall! Mohammed Qreaiqe and his brother Malik are visiting us from Gaza. Mohammed has become a world-renowned artist who has a verified Facebook page, and has traveled across the Arab World and Europe to…
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New legal attack on Rasmea; All Out for Detroit Sept 22
Prosecutors launch new legal attack on Palestinian American leader Rasmea Odeh All out for September 22nd federal court hearing in Detroit Attorneys representing Palestinian American icon, Rasmea Odeh, are pushing back against a new legal attack by federal prosecutors. In a July 21 filing, Rasmea’s defense team went on record as “strongly opposing” an attempt…
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Stephen Hawking supporting the first-ever Advanced Physics School in Palestine
World famous physicist Stephen Hawking supporting physics education in Palestine The first-ever Palestinian Advanced Physics School is organized by Scientists for Palestine, an international organization created by and for scientists to promote science in Palestine, and support the integration of the occupied Palestinian territories into the international scientific community. The idea of the school was…
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More victories for the defense in Rasmea’s case
More victories for the defense in Rasmea’s case Over 100 people from all over the Midwest gathered in Detroit to support Rasmea Odeh as she, her attorneys, and the prosecution appeared before Judge Gershwin Drain for a status conference on Monday, June 13, 2016. After the conference ended, Rasmea joined the waiting crowd chanting her…
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Rasmea’s June 13 status hearing in chambers, but we’re still going All Out for Detroit!
Rasmea Defense Committee update to the mobilization for Detroit June 13th! Just last week, Judge Gershwin Drain informed Rasmea’s attorneys that the June 13th status hearing will take place in chambers, which means it will not be in open court, and which also means that it may be a very short (between an hour and…
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Protest Airbnb & Fidelity Investments in Chicago June 3rd
Protest Airbnb & Fidelity Investments for listing rentals on illegally occupied Palestinian land Watch this video from Palestine: “We Can’t Live There, So Don’t Go There!” Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2016 Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Location: Fidelity Investments, 1 N. LaSalle, Corner of LaSalle and Madison, downtown Chicago RSVP on Facebook The #StolenHomes…
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Today May 22nd: support Rasmea’s defense fund on her birthday!
Happy Birthday Rasmea! Sunday, May 22nd, is Rasmea’s birthday, and there’s no better gift she would want than for everyone to donate to her defense fund. You all know we are headed to Detroit for a status hearing in a few weeks, and that a new trial may be on the horizon. Let’s start raising…
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Nakba survivors Nahil Oweida & Rasmea on May 26
U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN)-Chicago Nakba Day commemoration COST: $10 for dinner and refreshments, $20 for dinner and donation to USPCN. Buy your tickets NOW! If you haven’t already bought your tickets, then you’re absolutely gonna want to now! Live testimony from Nakba survivor, Nahil Oweida–introduced by Rasmea Odeh! USPCN is honored to announce the…