Category: Features
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May 6 – 7: Awad Abdel Fattah in Youngstown, OH
The US Palestinian Community Network and The Arab American Community Center of Youngstown present An Evening with Awad Abdel Fattah Secretary General of the National Democratic Assembly (NDA) (Altajamoa) Why is Israel intensifying its policy of political oppression, discrimination, and economic suffocation against the 1.2 million-strong Palestinian minority in Israel? Do they really constitute a…
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Israel is an Apartheid State: A note to the “Vanguard Leadership Group”
The following statement was issued in response to a letter by the Vanguard Leadership Group and signed by 16 students published in student newspapers at historically black colleges. The VLG has worked closely in the past with official Israeli government bodies and entities, and engaged in an official tour of the Knesset in the past, as…
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May 15: Join the Call to Demand the Right of Return in New York City!
RALLY TO RETURN TO PALESTINE Sunday, May 15, 2011 – 1 PM Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 47th St and 1st Ave (in front of the UN) – NYC Rally followed by march Facebook page Download flyers (PDF): English (8.5 x 11) (11 x 17) Arabic (8.5 x 11) (11 x 17) TO: Supporters of the Right…
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Farewell, Vittorio Arrigoni, a great martyr for Palestine and justice
The US Palestinian Community Network expresses its deepest mourning for Vittorio Arrigoni, the Italian solidarity activist who was kidnapped and murdered in Gaza on April 14, 2011. Vittorio is a true martyr of the Palestinian people and of the international movement for justice. He gave his life, with great energy, endurance, and dedication, for freedom…
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USPCN’s Hatem Abudayyeh: We Will Not Allow Anyone to Criminalize Our Movement
Hatem Abudayyeh, a co-founder and Coordinating Committee member of the US Palestinian Community Network, spoke in New York City on April 9, 2011 at the United National Antiwar Committee (UNAC) rally and march against war and occupation. Abudayyeh is one of 23 activists subpoenaed by a grand jury, whose home was raided by the FBI,…
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United Palestine Solidarity Contingent at April 9 Anti-War March in NYC!
Join the United Palestine Solidarity Contingent at the April 9 Anti-War March/Rally in NYC! (at the Triangle across from Union Sq. at 14th St. between 4th Ave. & Broadway, Union Square East at noon) NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!!! On April 9 in New York City, the United National Anti-War Committee (UNAC) is organizing an anti-war march…
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International Call to Stop the Jewish National Fund
The US Palestinian Community Network is an endorser of the international call to Stop the JNF. Extensive factsheets and supporting materials for the campaign may be found at the Stop the JNF website. Stop the JNF Stop Greenwashing Apartheid Call for an international campaign to stop the Jewish National Fund (JNF). To endorse the campaign,…
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USPCN stands in solidarity with the Libyan revolution
The US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) reiterates its unequivocal support for the uprising by the Libyan people. In their fight for freedom and self-determination, and against despotism and corruption, the people of Libya continue to have exemplify the power and dignity of a people determined to reclaim control over their destiny. As the international community…
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USPCN Condemns Attacks on Gaza and Calls for Action
The US Palestinian Community Network strongly condemns the ongoing Israeli massacres against the civilian population of the Gaza Strip, which have today killed 8 Palestinians and wounded scores more. USPCN expresses its deepest solidarity and mourning for our sisters and brothers in Gaza struggling to survive Israel’s brutal siege. Today’s aggression is a part of…
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March 20, DC: A Celebration of Women with the U.S. Palestinian Women’s Assembly
A Celebration of Women with the U.S. Palestinian Women’s Assembly Sunday, March 20 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm Dewan Cafe 3403 Payne St Falls Church, VA Come and celebrate the spirit and strength of women during an evening of live entertainment, food, music, and debka. Proceeds from your $25 ticket (per person) will be donated to…