Weekly Digest: Sept 9
Happy Monday y’all! CJAA will be hosting its first GBM since the Spring, Abolition 101, tomorrow, September 10, from 6:30 – 8:00pm!! Whether you are a long-time radical or new to abolitionism, Abolition 101 will help you refresh or learn the core tenets of abolitionist thinking and efforts. Masks are strongly encouraged!
Local Happenings
CJAA is hosting a meal distribution event starting at 6:30pm TODAY! Tables will be set up near Carolina Coffee Shop on Franklin Street (138 E Franklin St.) serving food from the Root Cellar Cafe!
TransparUNCy is hosting a teach-in on the current state of freedom of speech and assembly at UNC TODAY from 5-6pm.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_g21-uv7Za/?img_index=1
Historically-Black communities in Raleigh are in danger of displacement at the hands of politicians looking only to expand and profit. Help by speaking out and signing their petition.
Opportunities/Events/Ways to Get Involved Outside of CJAA
Dissenters NCSU is holding an event TOMORROW to share Palestinian cuisine, arts, and crafts to honor the martyrs. These crafts (plates) will be displayed across NC State’s campus.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_gNhT7v9Mk
The Living Room is holding a community singing circle tomorrow, September 9th!
StopCPS and EmancipateNC is hosting a community conversation on September 11th to discuss how family policing (i.e., CPS) negatively impacts families in Durham and other local areas.
Jewish Voice for Peace is hosting a panel on Saturday, September 14th, to discuss divestment from genocide and entities that harm both local and global communities and reinvestment into community needs and health.
The North Carolina chapter of the ACLU is hosting a rights-oriented game show at the CarolinaDaze Music and Arts Festival on September 14th!
The LGBT Center of Raleigh is holding an abortion workshop next Tuesday! Free medical resources are provided.
The NC Palestine Youth Movement is hosting a reading group on the book The 1936-39 Revolt in Palestine throughout September! Catch the second session on September 22.
Mutual Aid
Osama, a Palestinian living in a refugee camp, has been able to secure resources for his community through mutual aid! Nonetheless, continued support will always help further the cause.
Help RahRah, a local Black and trans activist, avoid eviction!
