Here is an update on just one of the projects of the Wespac Middle East Committee: A year ago, in July of 2008, the Iraqi Student Project (ISP) was presented to a large and welcoming crowd at the WESPAC Pleasantville Office. Now, a year later and with the...
Great article, Nada. It is very difficult work to really face racismhead on with white people, and I admire how you have madethat possible for WESPAC.I would like to add that there is a need for our awareness andcommitment to work against racism on a global as well as...
This was an eye opener for me. I am white and think I am not racist, but again and again, I find myself affected by the socialized racism of which you speak in this article. I hate it but it is a part of me and I need to work to overcome it. I think your article is...
I concur with Sandy. I could even see participation in the full Undoing Racism Workshop becoming a requirement for Board membership. This workshop, which I attended many times and to which I constantly recruited people to attend, proved very important to me and our...
Dear Editor:I read Ethan Bronner's article with interest. Palestinians non-violent protests against the Israeli occupation of their land, though frequent, are rarely covered in the mainstream press. However, Mr. Bronner was careful to state Israeli claims that the...
In 2005, 170 civil society organizations in Palestine united in calling upon the world to wage a campaign of boycott, divestment, and sanctions against Israel's violations of international law and the universal declaration of human rights. (you can read...
WESPAC Membership LetterAugust 19, 2009Dear WESPAC Foundation friends and members,I am really pleased to announce that WESPAC is moving ahead with lots of ideas, programming and action for the year ahead. We are committed to strengthening the capacity of the...
Hello everyone,I wanted to send an update about yesterday's membership meeting, what was discussed and next steps.27 people attended the meeting last night where we had a lively discussion about the proposal to develop two classes of members. Many people were...
Join us on Friday, May 8th at 4pm in Harlem as we march to demand the release of political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal. Details on calendar.
Listen to Surya talk about the history of African Americans in Westchester County on WBAI Radio 99.5FM. First segment is Michael Kuzma, attorney for Leonard Peltier, and Paulette with the Leonard Peltier Support Group and the NYC Jericho Movement:...
