Saturday, February 10, 7:00 PM EDT - in person at the Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street, 2nd fl., Boston, MA

Pena @ e5: From Gaza with Love - Let’s Not Stop Talking About Occupation and Apartheid in Palestine!!

Join us for a night of folklore, storytelling, arte y amor, the poetry of struggle bringing herstories to life to our circles of song.

Since October 7th and the increased violence against Palestinians, it’s important to reorient ourselves in the longstanding history of Palestinians and Black Americans being in solidarity with each other throughout our various struggles over the last decades. To many Black Americans today, the connection between Black liberation and Palestinian liberation may seem distant, but historically, we have organized, resisted, and theorized alongside each other.

Additionally, the U.S. government’s 75-year alignment with Israel has been seen by many as supporting an oppressive occupation and an apartheid system, further fueling support for the Palestinian cause among Black activists. These factors, along with cultural exchanges and high-profile visits, such as Malcolm X’s 1964 trip to the Middle East and North Africa, have deepened ties between the two communities. This has contributed to increased Black support for the Palestinian cause, leading right up to the present. In today’s context, we must ask ourselves, what does Palestinian self-determination mean?

Refreshments will be provided. Suggested donation: $5

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