Gus Newport – He never gave up and he will never be forgotten
Jun 22, 2023
Gus Newport 1935-2023 Where ever progressive politics were going… Gus got there first All of us at the Middle East Children’s Alliance share with people across the country and around...
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MECA’S Tribute to Former Board Chair Gus Newport!
Apr 19, 2022
Gus Newport speaking at this special tribute event MECA’s March 28th Tribute to former Berkeley mayor GUS NEWPORT – who was also President of MECA’s Board for 30 years –...
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Berkeley, CA & Virtual: Tribute to Gus Newport with Danny Glover
Feb 04, 2022
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...
Remember the Future: A letter from Gus Newport
Jan 27, 2021
Girls in Gaza sprinting during the afterschool "Cycling and Sports" project Dear Friend of Palestinian Children, As you may know, I’ve been the Board President of the Middle East Children’s...
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ONLINE EVENT: Eugene “Gus” Newport: A conversation on struggle, legacy, and resistance
Jul 16, 2020
Join us for a Webinar and a conversation with Eugene "Gus" Newport, the former Mayor of Berkeley, CA (1979-1986), a towering figure in the Bay Area, nationally and internationally. Importantly...
Gus Newport: In It For the Long Haul
Mar 03, 2020
MECA's Board Chair and the former mayor of Berkeley, California, continues to serve as a citizen of the nation and the world. From right: Gus Newport, Danny Glover, Cornel West,...
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MECA Board President Honored with Kahlil Gibran Award
May 30, 2019
MECA joins the Arab American Foundation in celebrating the critical work of our Board President, Gus Newport. Left to right: James Zogby, Gus Newport, Danny Glover, Kathryn Kasch(Newport’s wife) Jerry...
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