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  • San Francisco Protest for Palestine

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    16th & Valencia 16th & Valencia, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Saturday May 15th in San Francisco 2pm: PROTEST at 16th & Valencia FB event Page - please share! As we approach the anniversary of the Nakba, the colonization of Palestine and forced expulsion of Palestinians continues. Though this is apparent across Palestine, it is most clear in the heart of Jerusalem, Palestine’s capitol: in the village of [...]

  • SF, CA: Resistance Until Liberation Protest

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    Join MECA at this protest supporting Palestinian liberation! 11 am 16th & Mission St, SF March to Civic Center 1 pm Rally Civic center, SF SPONSORED BY: NorCal Islamic Council Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC) American Muslims for Palestine, Bay Area Islamophobia Studies Center Jewish Voice for Peace - Bay Area Palestinian Youth Movement International [...]

  • From Bethlehem to Gaza: Palestinian Culinary Resilience & Liberation!

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    Online

    With Laila El-Haddad and Vivien Sansour Monday, August 16, 3-5pm PT – 6-8pm ET $10 Donation, Register Now! www.mecaforpeace.org/BethlehemGaza Join Middle East Children’s Alliance & Just World Educational virtually for a summer meal prepared by Laila El-Haddad, with virtual assistance from her dear friend Vivien Sansour. In this exclusive seasonal cooking demonstration, they will discuss resilience [...]

    $10

  • Mona Hajjar Halaby Book Launch!

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    “In My Mother’s Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home” Virtual Event -- Thursday, August 26: 5-6:30pm PT / 8-9:30pm ET FREE, Register Now! www.mecaforpeace.org/MonaHalaby Join Middle East Children’s Alliance to celebrate the release of Mona Hajjar Halaby's new book! Mona is a long-time friend and supporter of MECA and a member of Joining Hands, the group [...]

    Free

  • Palestinian Holiday Crafts Mini Bazaar

    Middle East Children's Alliance 1101 8th Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    We're thrilled to let you know that our 18th Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar is returning, after last year's hiatus due to COVID. One Day Only: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, Noon - 5pm IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to predictions of rain and wind this weekend, we're moving our Palestinian Crafts Bazaar this Sunday INDOORS! It's the same place and [...]

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  • Palestinians Fight For Their Village: Virtual Brunch in Solidarity with Silwan

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    Last summer, Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists worldwide rose up to defend Silwan and other villages in East Jerusalem from Israeli bulldozers. Silwan is out of the headlines, but the battle rages on! Silwan is an example of creative resistance to Israeli efforts to destroy all Palestinian presence in the villages surrounding Jerusalem’s Old City. The community, [...]

    FREE

  • Berkeley, CA & Virtual: Tribute to Gus Newport with Danny Glover

    Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States

    TRIBUTE TO GUS NEWPORT Former Mayor of Berkeley, racial justice champion, former MECA Board Chair – --Including MC and Special Guest: DANNY GLOVER-- Monday, MARCH 28 -- In-Person & Virtual -- 6pm PT / 9pm ET Buy TICKETS! $25-100 sliding scale for in-person and virtual tickets! or Join the HOST COMMITTEE! Facebook event - please RSVP [...]

    $25 – $100

  • POSTPONED TO JULY 8: Cookbook Release! ARABIYYA: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora

    Restore Oakland 1419 34th Avenue, #203, Oakland, CA, United States

    With author and chef REEM ASSIL, celebrate the warmth and welcoming spirit of Arab food and hospitality while supporting fabulous causes! Join celebrity chef and author REEM ASSIL at the release of her new book ARABIYYA: Recipes from the life of an Arab in Diaspora [A Cookbook] Music by DJ Emancipation and small bites provided by [...]

    $35 – $65

  • Berkeley, CA: Ride for Palestine

    Middle East Children's Alliance 1101 8th Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    The Middle East Children’s Alliance’s (MECA’s) First Annual Ride for Palestine, on July 17, 2022, will be a day of fun, solidarity, and celebration to raise money for children in Palestine. The 11-mile scenic Ride for Palestine is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels. The post-Ride celebration will include delicious Palestinian food, [...]