April 8-9, 2011: PeaceWorks: Solidarity in Action

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Come together to turn knowledge into action, to build connections across movements, and to strengthen grassroots efforts for...

Peace, Justice, and Freedom in Palestine/Israel and Beyond.

Celebrate, learn from, and explore the implications of the People's Uprisings in the Middle East with

SHARIF ABDEL KOUDDOUS
Hear the words of a poet who has examined the wounds in Gaza and drawn connections between rich histories of struggle with 

ALICE WALKER
Whether new to the cause or a seasoned activist, come to Olympia to join students and young people, community members, people of faith, peace and justice activists from a range of struggles.  Network, share skills and attend workshops on...  



· Campus Divestment Strategies with students from the divestment campaigns at UC Berkeley, Evergreen, and Hampshire Colleges.

· From Actions to Campaign: Choosing your BDS Target with Israeli founder of Who Profits?  Dr. Dalit Baum and Palestinian Human Rights Attorney Noura Erakat.  

· Power, Privilege, and the Politics of Cross-Movement Building with members of Palestinian Queers for BDS, the Indigenous youth delegation to Palestine, and more.  

· Combating Misused Charges of Anti-Semitism and Challenging Jewish Privilege with Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb and Sarah Kershnar.

· How to Talk the Walk:  Constructing & Deconstructing the Discourse on Palestine/Israel  with members of Olympia and Philly BDS.

· Food as a Weapon and a Solution: Food Justice for Palestine with members of Canaan Fair Trade, Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights and an urban Seattle farmer.·  

· Hip Hop: A Tool for Liberation with Seattle-based Emcee Gabriel Teodros.

· Beating the Backlash: Winning in Victory, Winning in Defeat with members of the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign, MN Break the Bonds, and Olympia BDS.

· Faith in Action: BDS and Faith-Based Solidarity with Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Taher Herzallah and Yvonne Turner.

·  and more...

Register here: rachelcorriefoundation.givezooks.com/events/peace-works-2011-solidarity-in-action

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