Tuesday, April 22 · 6:30 - 9:30pm EDT - in person at Calvary Community Center, 4740 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia, PA
W.A.W.O.G. Town Hall & Fundraiser for Palestine: Free the People, Free the Land centering the rights to return, resist and remain
By Writers Against the War on Gaza
Join Writers Against the War on Gaza (W.A.W.O.G.) on Tuesday, April 22nd from 6:30–9:30pm at Calvary Center in West Philadelphia (4740 Baltimore Ave) for a community town hall highlighting the connections between the Palestinian solidarity movement and other local struggles for liberation.
📣 As the zionist regime intensifies its genocidal assault on Gaza and escalates the violent displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank, the fascist oligarchy of the United States has declared war on Palestinian and pro-Palestine activists on our campuses and in our communities. In these moments of heightened repression, we must remind ourselves that the struggle for liberation is not a choice but an imperative.
Our program will feature readings, short presentations by local organizers and breakout groups focused on developing concrete strategy and strengthening solidarity between existing struggles. How do we build a stronger coalition to fight back against the rising tide of fascism? What kinds of strategies are needed to meet this moment? How can the Palestine solidarity movement in Philadelphia find more points of connection with labor, immigration, Black liberation, anti-gentrification, and other local struggles? We invite you to come with these questions in mind and connect with comrades to continue building our movement in Philadelphia.
Confirmed participants include: Families for Ceasefire, Just Seeds Artist Collective, La La Lil Jidar artist collective, Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore/Common Notions Publishing, Philadelphia Healthcare Workers for Palestine, Philadelphia Educators for Palestine, Philadelphia Parents for Palestine, Runners for Justice in Palestine- Philly, Yogis for Palestine, and more.
🌱 Proceeds will benefit PALSHIELD, an organization supporting farming communities in the West Bank through the provision of life-saving medical supplies, protective gear, and training programs to defend against settler attacks.
Tickets: W.A.W.O.G. Town Hall & Fundraiser for Palestine Tickets, Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
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♿ Accessibility: Walk-up entrance and wheelchair lift are both located on 48th Street.
😷 Face masks will be required and will be distributed at the door. Masking protects your health and the health of others; it also helps protect your identity.
⚠️ While we will have a security team ready to address unauthorized recording and engage disruptors and other bad actors, we encourage attendees to consider their own risk level and notify event organizers if you see anything suspicious or out of place. We keep us safe!