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...
Another Response to Resist Article
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...
From Rev. Joe Agne
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...
Letter to NY Times from Felice
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...
A Victory for Non-Violent Resistance
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 Letter August 2009
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...
WESPAC Membership Meeting Update
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 WESPAC Contingent at Mumia Rally
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.
Surya Peterson on Black History
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:...
Nada speaking at Greenwich Library
I was part of a panel of Palestinian women speaking out: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6378325971539409742
WESPAC on Facebook
All are welcome and please share widely. We have several new people to WESPAC this summer. This gathering on September 16th would be a lovely introduction to the broader social justice community: @followers
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Dear Friends,We are pleased to announce the launch of a new dedicated Annual Awards page on the WESPAC website.For more than fifty years, WESPAC has honored individuals and organizations whose leadership, vision, and commitment have helped advance peace, justice, human rights, environmental sustainability, and dignity and freedom for all. Our Annual Awards Gala has become an important opportunity to celebrate the people and movements working to create a more just and compassionate world.The new webpage serves as a central location for information about our Annual Awards program, including details about current and past honorees, event materials, photographs, and our Awards Journal. We hope it will help preserve the history of this important tradition while highlighting the inspiring work of those we have been privileged to recognize.We invite you to visit the page and explore the 2026 Awards Journal, which features this year's honorees and many of the community partners who work alongside WESPAC in advancing progressive social change.Thank you for your continued support of WESPAC and our shared commitment to building a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future.In solidarity,Nada
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WESPAC Annual Awards! WESPAC Annual Awards Celebration For more than five decades, WESPAC has celebrated and honored individuals and organizations whose courage, vision, and dedication have helped adv...