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NAAP-NY's weekly online update provides details on events in the New York
and New Jersey area that may be of interest to the Arab-American community. Please note that unless specifically stated, these events are not organized by or associated with NAAP-NY.
To post an event, please visit: Add New NY Community Event
Calendar of NY EVENTS: Week of 4/12/10-4/18/010
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Monday April 12, 2010
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WHAT: Black-Arab Solidarity, A Discussion on Coalition Building
Sponsored by: Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, ASA-SIPA, Muslim Students Association, Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine, Al-Awda NY, ISO, African Students Association, CPU, WESPAC
WHEN: 4/12/10 6:30pm
WHERE: Held Auditorium, Barnard College (Barnard Hall, Room 304) - 3009 Broadway, New York, NY
DETAILS: Come hear activists from the Black Panthers to Project South speak on the growing parallels between the Arab and African-American experiences, with a focus on how our groups can collaborate on community activism, both globally and locally. Come with creative energy to formulate strategies for coalition-building with these seasoned activists:
DHORUBA BIN WAHAD, co-founder of the Black Liberation Army and author of Still Black, Still Strong. JAMAL JOSEPH, former Black Panther and Founder of the acclaimed Impact Repertory Youth Theater of Harlem. EMERY WRIGHT of Project South, the Institute for the Elimination of Poverty and Genocide. AISHA AL-ADAWIYA, Founder of Women in Islam, Inc. an organization of professional and social activist Muslim women. BRANDON KING, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement representative on the July 2009 Viva Palestinina Convoy. NADA KHADER, Executive Director of WESPAC Foundation, a peace and justice action and educational network.
CONTACT: maryam.zohny@gmail.com
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Tuesday April 13, 2010
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WHAT: Where is the Palestinian Gandhi? A Conversation with Bill Fletcher, Jr.
Sponsored by: Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine, the Arab Student Association at SIPA, TURATH, Black and Latino Student Caucus at the School of Public Health, LUCHA, the ISO, the Peoples Organization for Progress, and the MSA.
WHEN: 4/13/10 6:00pm
WHERE: Columbia University, International Affairs Building, Room 410 - 420 West 118th Street, New York, NY
DETAILS: As part of the Global Week in action for Palestinian Political Prisoners (April 11-April 17, 2010), Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine (C-SJP) invites you to learn more about the Palestinian struggle in relation to other struggles for freedom, justice and equality.
Bill Fletcher, Jr. will discuss Israeli Apartheid and Palestinian peaceful resistance to Israeli's occupation. In addition,he will debunk the notion that there is a lack of peaceful Palestinian resistance and draw parallels between the Palestinian movement and other historical movements for underrepresented groups struggling for justice and equality.
According to Mr. Fletcher, there is a frequent tendency to misrepresent Palestinian activists as extremists who threaten life and property. "Recent arrests of Palestinian human rights activists Jamal Juma', Abdallah Abu Rahma, Ibrahim Amirah and Mohammed Othman are prime examples.
CONTACT: maryam.zohny@gmail.com
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Wednesday April 14, 2010
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WHAT: Israeli Policies in Jerusalem: The Case of the Mamilla Cemetery
Sponsored by: Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine, TURATH, MSA, the Arab Student Association at SIPA and Qanun.
WHEN: 4/14/10 7:30pm
WHERE: Columbia University, Schermerhorn, Room 501 - 116th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam, New York, NY
DETAILS: Professor Rashid Khalidi and Michael Ratner, President of the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), will give some important background on this groundbreaking case and address some of the legal strategies pursued. In addition, they will discuss Israeli policies in Jerusalem and its impact on Palestinians.
CONTACT: maryam.zohny@gmail.com
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Thursday April 15, 2010
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WHAT: Screening of “Intifada NYC”
Sponsored by: CAIR-NY, Teachers College of Columbia University, Communities in Support of KGIA
WHEN: 4/15/10 7:00pm
WHERE: The Interchurch Center 475 Riverside Drive (between 119th & 120th Street)
DETAILS: Join us for the screening of “Intifada NYC” which will be followed by a panel discussion with Debbie Almontaser, her lawyer Alan Levine, & director/producer of the documentary David Teague.
This event is the first screening of “Intifada NYC” in NY following the determination of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that found city officials discriminated against Ms. Almontaser "on account of her race, religion and national origin" by removing her as interim principal of the Khalil Gibran International Academy in 2007 and disqualifying her for the permanent position
as principal of that Arabic language school.
CONTACT: RSVP REQUIRED at alatif@cair.com - Seating is limited.
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Friday April 16, 2010
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WHAT: Fundraiser for Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine
WHEN: 4/16/10 8:00pm
WHERE: Kazuza Hookah Lounge - 107 Avenue A , New York, NY
DETAILS: In order to continue to organize powerful informative events and invite renowned speakers to raise awareness on issues related to the Middle East conflict, from the Palestinian perspective, we need your support!!!
Please come out to our fundraiser and invite your friends.
COST: Cover charge: $10-$15
CONTACT: maryam.zohny@gmail.com
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Saturday April 17, 2010
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WHAT: NYC Arabic Club FUN(d)raising HAFLA!!
Sponsored by: NYC Int'l Arabic Language & Culture Social Club & the Iraqi List Project
WHEN: 4/17/10 8:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: SoHo, NYC! As this Hafla is taking place at one of our members private residence in SoHo, we aren't posting the address on the net. In order to attend, you must RSVP via email to monica.c.camacho@gmail.com. She will then send an email to you with the address and your RSVP confirmation.
DETAILS: The NY Chapter of 'The List Project' is hosting it's 2nd FUN(d)raiser, in conjunction with the NYC Arabic Meetup Club, in order to help Iraqi families in our area & ensure speedy resettlement of other arriving Iraqis. We'll be having three gorgeous dancers perform, as well as other entertainment throughout the evening. Please come join us for a Great Party, in which All Proceeds will be given to a Great Cause. For more info, please go to this website:
http://www.nycalcc.com/calendar/12921409/
Shoofik 3la al'Hafla, n'cha Allah!
COST: $20 (all proceeds go to the Iraqi List Project)
CONTACT: Michael Kim 'Jamal' Riegelman
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WHAT: Musical Performance: From Rabat to Baghdad: An Evening of Arab Folk Music featuring TARAB
Sponsored by: Alwan for the Arts
WHEN: 4/17/10 9:00pm - 11:30pm
WHERE: Alwan for the Arts 16 Beaver St 4th Floor NY, NY 10004
DETAILS: Founded in 1998, Tarab is an group of New York-based musicians who focus on the classical Arab music repertoire, both instrumental, with such genres as samai, lunga, dulab, and vocal, with special emphasis on the Andalusi Muwashah and Sufi repertoire. The ensemble also explores traditional folk music from various regions of the Arab world. Importance is given to improvisation, both vocal and instrumental, to allow each musician to explore the maqamat, or scales. The sets performed are generally in the form of a wasla, which is a suite of several pieces all sharing the same maqam. Since its foundation, Tarab has performed at several venues and festivals, such as Symphony Space, The Great Hall at Cooper Union, The Joseph Papp Theater, Bowery Ballroom, The Balkan Music Festival, Club Passim, York University Toronto and The University of Michigan. Tarab has also composed soundtracks for two documentaries and one play.
COST: $15 at the door or online at www.alwanforthearts.org
CONTACT: 646 732 3261
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WHAT: NAAP-NY SPRING HAFLAH
WHEN: 4/17/10 9:30pm
WHERE: Battery Gardens, inside Battery Park, opposite 17 state street NY, NY 10004
DETAILS: Winter is over, and the spring is finally here! Join us to welcome the warm weather at the NAAP-NY Spring Haflah. Catch up with old friends and meet new and interesting people and dance the night away to the music of DJ Ibrahim at the beautiful Battery Gardens overlooking the Hudson river.
Last year we had a blast at Battery Gardens, the water the beautiful breeze and the amazing crowd made it a night to remember. Join us to make new memories and an even bigger night at Battery Gardens
COST: Cover: $20 per person
CONTACT: naap_ny@naaponline.org
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Sunday April 18, 2010
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WHAT: MS WALK 2010...walk with NAAP-NY's Team Hassoub
Sponsored by: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
WHEN: 4/18/10 9:00am
WHERE: Starting line @ South Street Seaport by Fulton Street
DETAILS: The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk is a walk to raise money for the fight against a disease of the central nervous system. Every person that participates raises money in order to continue research into the cause and cure of this disease. The walk will take place on Sunday, April 18, 2010 in Manhattan.
For the sixth year, NAAP-NY will be walking under Team HASSOUB and Tania G. Chalhoub will be the NAAP-NY Team Captain. The name 'Hassoub' comes from Hasib, Tania's father's name. He is her inspiration and the reason she started walking in the fight against MS.
** PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE**
To Register online and Join Team HASSOUB please visit: http://walknyn.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=WLK_NYN_homepage
CONTACT: TeamHassoub@gmail.com or naap_ny@naaponline.org
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General Announcements (Weekly Events Below)
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Upcoming NAAP-NY Events!
- Join NAAP-NY at the 2010 MS Walk! Sun April 18 - For the sixth consecutive year, NAAP-NY will be walking in support of the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Show your support by donating or walking with us under Team HASSOUB! To join/donate, please click here
- CENSUS 2010! Check it right, you ain’t white!- The Census Questionnaire is being mailed out to every household as we speak. To ensure that the Arab-American community is counted, please do the following: (1) Check "Other" instead of "White" on the race portion, and (2) In the box next to other, note "Arab" or "Arab-American" or even your country of origin. It's THAT easy! All information submitted on the Census form remains CONFIDENTIAL. For more information, please click here
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NAAP-NY's weekly online update provides details on events in the New York
and New Jersey area that may be of interest to the Arab-American community.
Please note that unless specifically stated, these events are not organized
by or associated with NAAP-NY. TTo post an event, please visit: Add New NY Community Event
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