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Join us for a community gathering where we discuss your questions about Palestine. Whether you're curious or want to connect with local organizers, this is the event to ask questions and learn about local Palestine activism. We will host panelists of local activists, who will address frequently asked questions about Palestine, followed by a moderated Q&A.

Join us and Jason Hottle for his lively presentation -  Franklinton: A Resilient Original! 

Step back in time and explore Franklinton’s rich history with local expert Jason Hottle, as he guides us through historical landmarks and shares exciting plans for the future of this vibrant neighborhood!

 What to Expect:

Stories about key historical spots 

Insight into upcoming developments and happenings

Light refreshments to enjoy during the event

Every other Wednesday. 

On this one hour call we will take a meaningful, virtual action together, meet people who are new to SURJ, and hear from people who have been organizing with us for a while, get a short orientation to SURJ, make sense of the current state of the world right now, and learn about ways to join SURJ’s work: find a chapter or circle near you, join an organizing training, and sign up for a phonebank or national organizing project. 

Showing Up for Racial Justice. 

Latest Bout of Political Arrests; Gov’t Offers Blood Money

Black Mauritanians have been arrested, tortured, and even killed for demanding full and equal treatment on land their families have called home for centuries. On December 9, at 1pm ET, ahead of International Human Rights Day, civil rights leaders and genocide survivors will provide an update on the state of Black Mauritanians’ civil rights.

The briefing will be useful for the media, and lawyers working on asylum cases.   

WHAT: Virtual briefing on apartheid in Mauritania today

In response to the disastrous situation in Sudan since the start of the civil war in April 2023, World BEYOND War, through its Senegal chapter, launched the #HandsOffSudan campaign to call for a return to peace. The campaign mobilized thousands of citizens around the world, who signed the petition asking:

- The United Arab Emirates to stop supplying ammunition to the Rapid Support Forces;

- Iran to stop supplying drones to the Sudanese Armed Forces;