CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WEEK OF JULY 1, 2024

COMING SOON IN JULY!

LOCATION AND DATE TBA

MT. DIABLO PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER presents:

WHERE OLIVE TREES WEEP, documentary film screening

From the film's makers: "This film gives background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and brings to light the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain, trauma and resilience. We hope they touch your heart, stir compassion and understanding, and give rise to a pursuit for justice. For without justice, peace remains an empty slogan."

FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THIS MOVIE AND LINK TO PREVIEW HERE

FRIDAY, JULY 5th at NOON - REPEATS ON FRIDAYS

WEEKLY PALESTINE SOLIDARITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Weekly updates on what is happening in Palestine, calls to action, and solidarity work for organizations, activists, and supporters, particularly in the Bay Area.

Co-sponsored by Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Bay Resistance, Center for Political Education and Anti-Police-Terror Project

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ZOOM MEETING

SUNDAY, JULY 14, NOON

STANLEY DOLLAR CLUB HOUSE

1015 STANLEY DOLLAR DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK (Rossmoor)

Friends of Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center and

Voices for Justice in Palestine (Rossmoor) present:

DR. CORNEL WEST and DR. MELINA ABDULLAH

Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates 2024

A CELEBRATION OF TRUTH, LOVE AND JUSTICE

The candidates will give short presentations

and then socialize to meet us and talk informally!

Refreshments will be served,

including wine, finger foods, and Persian cookies.

This educational event is for informational purposes

and not an endorsement of these candidates.

For more information, contact Mahmoud at 925-289-7920

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 9 AM

MECA OFFICE, 1101 8th St, Berkeley

MIDDLE EAST CHILDRENS' ALLIANCE presents:

Third Annual Ride for Palestine, a day of solidarity along the 14-mile scenic San Francisco Bay.

The ride is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels and the post-Ride event, Gather for Gaza will include delicious Palestinian food, music, dancing, and more.

All funds raised this year will support MECA’s emergency work in Gaza–where the situation is dire and your support is more important than ever. Thanks to the efforts of our community, MECA’s 2022 and 2023 Rides for Palestine were a huge success, together raising more than $125,000 in support of our ongoing work in Palestine.

Help us reach our 2024 Ride for Palestine goal of $150,000 by registering today.

With your support, we can deliver food and other necessities and send a powerful message of solidarity to Gaza.

Ride for Palestinian children. Ride for solidarity. Ride for Gaza!

Informative readings/videos/podcasts:

CHRIS HEDGES: You Saved Julian Assange

"The dark machinery of empire, whose mendacity and savagery Julian Assange exposed to the world, spent 14 years trying to destroy him. They cut him off from his funding, canceling his bank accounts and credit cards. They invented bogus charges of sexual assault to get him extradited to Sweden, where he would then be shipped to the U.S."

THE NIGHT WON'T END: Biden's War on Gaza / Fault Lines Documentary - Al Jazeera English

Links from last week:

U.S. Conference of Mayors Adopts New Resolution, “The Imperative of Dialogue in a Time of Acute Nuclear Dangers”

JEFFREY SACHS: Russia’s Fifth Offer to Negotiate With US on Ukraine

SCOTT RITTER: It’s the end of the world as we know it 

ADDITIONAL ONLINE SOURCES FOR ACTIONS and INFORMATION ON PALESTINE/GAZA

World BEYOND War has

a DIVESTMENT campaign!

About the Campaign

Grassroots-led war divestment campaigns are springing up all over the world, from students organizing to divest university endowments, to municipalities and states coming together to divest public pension funds. Divestment means organizing to remove public and private assets from weapons manufacturers, military contractors, and war profiteers.

Public pension and retirement funds especially are often invested, directly and indirectly, in weapons companies. Teachers and other public servants whose interests lie with promoting human needs have their retirement security tied up with maintaining or enlarging the war industry. Every dollar currently invested in weapons and war is a dollar that could be better spent on job creation, education, housing, healthcare, food security, and so much more.

War profiteering is largely normalized today. We’re working to stigmatize the war machine. World BEYOND War assists divestment campaigns led by our chapters, affiliates, other coalitions, and individuals around the world.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN HERE

NOW WHAT????

The Frontlines event on May 4th was very powerful and emotional.

FRONTLINE EVENT WAS REPORTED ON LOCAL NEWS!

We heard from several attendees that they felt compelled to act in a meaningful way. Sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming... where do we start?

In terms of direct aid going to Gaza specifically, we recommend Baitulmaal, who have been able to get aid in.

The other organization we recommend is HEAL Palestine which is focused on rebuilding and rehabilitating Gaza. Its founders are the same founders of PCRF.

There is also Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) which evacuates children who are in need of medical treatment abroad and Medical Aid for Palestinians which offers medical services to Palestinians in Palestine and Palestinian refugees in neighboring countries.

For a full list of resources, you can access the document we put together: tinyurl.com/FrontlinesResources

One thing we are asked to do, again and again, from the people in Gaza is to raise awareness about their situation. Talk to your nearest and dearest about the ongoing genocide.

Remember, we all have a role to play and collectively, our small actions add up. Don't give up, keep raising awareness, keep boycotting, keep donating, keep advocating, KEEP CALLING YOUR LOCAL REPS!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. 

- From the Frontlines Organization Team

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This website provides comprehensive information including events & campaigns

CHECK HERE FOR LINKS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!

Includes a frequently updated

calendar of local events

Peace work in the Quaker tradition

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CARE TO DONATE TO THE PEACE CENTER?

As a small non-profit, we rely heavily on donations to keep our doors open!

Use the QR code below or access the donation link on our website: https://ourpeacecenter.org/donate/

To send checks directly to the Center - use our address at 1035 Carol Lane - Lafayette, CA 94549. 

The Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center is a tax-deductible 501 (c)(3) non-profit.

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