by Nada Khader | Oct 1, 2021 | Blogs, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog
Thank you very much for this initiative, DA Rocah! https://www.lohud.com/story/news/2021/09/28/westchester-miriam-rocach-fresh-start-program-may-spare-some-offenders-jail/5899836001/ The program announced by the Westchester District Attorney will allow certain...
by Nada Khader | Oct 1, 2021 | Blogs, Director's Blog, Militarism and Foreign Policy, Movement Building, Racial Justice
Announcing the ACTIVIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2022 – Deadline for Letters of Intent October 30, 2021 We are excited to again share with you this opportunity for Fellowships for activists in underserved communities. The Elias Foundation is now accepting nominations...
by Nada Khader | Sep 9, 2021 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog, Movement Building, Racial Justice
Attica is All of UsTo commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Attica uprising, AFJ (Alliance of Families for Justice) and the National Lawyer Guild NYC will be cohosting two evenings of panel discussions about the uprising and its aftermath. Both will be live...
by Nada Khader | Sep 8, 2021 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Environmental and Food Justice, Movement Building
A reminder that at 6pm tomorrow, Thursday, September 9th at the Greenburgh Town Hall (177 Hillside Avenue in Greenburgh, NY 10607), we have invited three panelists with expertise who will help guide a conversation about establishing a community food market in the...
by Nada Khader | Sep 3, 2021 | Blogs, Director's Blog
Many of you will remember Hugh. He was a member of WESPAC and participated especially in WESPAC’s Middle East activities. He was an extraordinary person, deeply dedicated to the cause of peace with justice and led a remarkable life. It is very fitting that he...