Category: Features
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Urgent Appeal to Occupy and All Social Justice Movements: Mobilize to Defend the Egyptian Revolution
December 19, 2011 Endorse the statement here. In recent days, protesters demanding civilian rule in Egypt have again been murdered, maimed and tortured by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) and the Interior Security Forces (ISF). The conspiracy, being brutally implemented in Egypt, is part of a global conspiracy to suffocate mass movements…
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Join the fight!
As we remember Mohammad Bouazizi and look towards the struggle to come, we invite you to join the fight with USPCN. Wherever in the US you are, you can get in contact with Palestinian organizers. Reach out to us at [email protected]. Join us January 6-8 in San Jose for a national meeting and public event…
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Project South presents USPCN with movement award
Project South honored USPCN with an award during its recent celebration of its 25th anniversary. The US Palestinian Community Network is deeply grateful to Project South for the honor, and salutes Project South on the occasion of 25 years of struggle, resistance and endurance against racism, poverty and genocide. Project South awarded USPCN with the…
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Stop Militarization of Our Communities in the US and Abroad!
USPCN is an endorser of this statement, which was initiated by multiple organizations in Northern California and the Bay Area. To endorse, email: [email protected]. As 2011 gives way to 2012, people’s movements for justice are met with unprecedented global militarization. From Oakland to Egypt, people are demanding democracy and an equitable distribution of wealth while…
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Solidarity, Renewal, and Struggle: Revolution Until Liberation
Dear friends and supporters of the Palestinian people in the U.S. and around the globe, On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the US Palestinian Community Network marks 64 years since the partition of Palestine – 64 years of ongoing resistance, steadfastness and continuing commitment to free our land and our people.…
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Happy Eid from the US Palestinian Community Network
In the spirit of revolution, the US Palestinian Community Network’s Coordinating Committee would like to wish everyone a happy Eid al-Adha, especially to all recently liberated Palestinian prisoners and their families. Our hearts remain with those Palestinians still locked behind the oppressive bars of the Israeli settler-colonial regime, and we look forward to the day…
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USPCN endorses AMP conference in Chicago, November 24-27
USPCN encourages all of its members and supporters to register for and attend the national Conference on Palestine, A NEW ERA OF ACTIVISM, being organized by American Muslims for Palestine, Thursday, November 24-November 27, 2011 in Chicago. Among many powerful speakers is USPCN’s Mezna Qato. The US Palestinian Community Network salutes the incredible work of American Muslims for Palestine.…
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Take Action – Defend Palestine and OccupyChicago
The following call is being circulated to defend Palestine and OccupyChicago after biased media coverage on ABC 7, attacking USPCN organizer Hatem Abudayyeh and Palestinian participation in OccupyChicago. Please write to ABC 7 below! Dear friends and supporters: We are calling on folks to take a few minutes to respond to ABC 7 reporter Chuck…
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Cancellation of “Ana Hurra” Tour
After three successful performances in California, the USPCN national coordinating team, along with the local organizers, regret to inform you that the “Ana Hurra” tour has unfortunately been cancelled due to unanticipated challenges. While our entire organization and volunteers have worked hard to bring you this production, unforeseen circumstances resulted in the early end of…
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National Action: Activists connect prisoner abuses from California to the Gaza Strip, hold rallies and collect signatures
Friday, October 7 Chicago, IL: Israeli Consulate, 111 East Wacker Dr. 8:30am San Francisco, CA: Montgomery St. BART Station, 456 Montgomery St. 8:30am New York City, NY: Liberty Park Square. 6:00pm (Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; NY, NY) Palestinians, Jews, and prisoner solidarity activists of all backgrounds are responding to calls from Palestine to support…