NYC Weekend of Solidarity with the Lebanese and Palestinian People!
Hello NAAP-NY!
As the aggression against the Lebanese and Palestinian people intensifies, it is important that we show our solidarity! Organizations across the city have aligned to bring attention to this humanitarian disaster. Hope to see you there!
Three key events are planned for this weekend:
- Demonstration at the Israeli Consulate - Friday 3:30pm
- March across the Brooklyn Bridge - Saturday 2pm
- Music Benefit for Lebanon and Palestine - Saturday 9pm
For specific details see below.
If you are able to volunteer please feel free to email the contact information next to each event.
Thank you,
The Network of Arab-American Professionals of New York
www.naaponline.org/ny/ | naap-ny@naaponline.org | 212.592.4052
Friday July 28
What: Demonstration at the Israeli Consulate, Stop the War, Stop the Killing
When: 3:30 to 6:30 P.M.
Where: 2nd Ave. - Bet. 42nd St. & 43rd St (In front of The Israeli Consulate)
Called By the: (AMAF) Arab Muslim American Federation, CAIR, MAS, ICNA, AL- AWDA, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition (www.al-awda.org) Endorsed By the: Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, International Action Center, A.N.S.W.E.R, along with Numerous Churches, Mosques and Organizations across New York and New Jersey.
Contact: info@al-awdany.org
Saturday July 29
What: March Across The Brooklyn Bridge, Stop Us Sponsored Israeli Terror (endorsed by NAAP-NY Political Committee)
When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn (near the Brooklyn Bridge) March across the Bridge and Rally at Thomas Paine Park, Manhattan
To download flier and distribute please visit:
www.naaponline.org/ny/Rally06/rally_7_29_11.JPG
www.naaponline.org/ny/Rally06/rally_7_29_5.5.JPG
www.naaponline.org/ny/Rally06/rally_7_29_8.5.JPG
Endorsed by: Ad-Hoc Coalition for Justice in the Middle East, National Council of Arab-Americans - NYC, ANSWER Coalition, International Action Center, Network of Arab-American Professionals of NY-PC, the International Solidarity Movement - NYC, the New York Campaign for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions, the International Socialist Organization, ADC-NY, Jews
Against the Occupation, Actions Wednesdays Against War.
Contact: Ad-Hoc Coalition for Justice in the Middle East - protectpalestine@gmail.com.
What: A Music Benefit for Lebanon and Palestine
When: 9PM
Where: Alwan for the Arts, 16 Beaver Street, NY, NY
10004 http://www.alwanforthearts.org/directions.html
How Much: Donation $20 / $30 / $40 All proceeds will go to humanitarian relief organizations.
Endorsed by: Alwan for the Arts
Contact: info@alwanforthearts.org