Weekly Digest: Sept 16
Hello Everyone!!!
Last Tuesday was the first CJAA GBM of the semester! If you were unable to make it, but still would love an introduction or refresher on Abolition the link to the presentation is in the @cjaacollective bio.
Last Saturday CJAA also held its second food distro on Franklin St! If you’re interested in volunteering or helping out with future food distros feel free to contact us @cjaacollective on IG.
Local Happenings
The Communication Workers of America Union reached a tentative agreement with AT&T Southeast. This ends the longest telecommunications strike in this region’s history and is a big win for workers’ rights in the Southeast!
The Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub in collaboration with Triangle Art 4 Aid was able to raise $4,097 with their Farmers’ Market 4 Gaza Aid last week! Scan the QR code in the post below if you’re interested in helping support the families as well.
Gather Good NC also held an amazing event last weekend in collaboration with @red_private_chef demonstrating how to make delicious homemade hummus.
Opportunities/Events/Ways to Get Involved Outside of CJAA
This Thursday UNC’s Students for Justice in Palestine will be staging a walkout during the Board of Trustees meeting! Numbers are always needed so join if you can!
On September 20th Apple Against Apartheid will be protesting in Apple stores nationwide – check the post below for ways to get involved!
The CEF Durham office will be holding a Writing Workshop for Wellness on September 20th, all prompts will relate to tenant organizing and housing!
OperationStopCPS will be having their Freedom in the Park event on September 21st!
On September 17th Raleigh’s LGBT center will be holding a queer centered abortion workshop!
Register before September 18th for Press On’s online workshop on the process of documenting political movements with oral histories
The Marian Cheek Jackson Center is hosting a community cookout next Thursday from 5:30-8PM. Come out to Hargraves Community Center to enjoy some Al’s Burger Shack and music from DJ Avon!
On September 29th Durham Prison Letters will be hosting a political prisoner letter writing workshop from 12-2PM!
Several orgs in Raleigh will be holding a second Watermelon Film Night at the Raleigh Little Theater on September 21st!
Mutual Aid
Mothers for Ceasefire is looking for a Durham yard to host their mutual aid yard sale on October 26th! Contact them @mothersforceasefire on IG
Liberation works is continuing to fundraise for Osama and others currently in Khan Younis, they are trying to raise $5,000 before winter – donate and/or share if you can!
Rah Rah Crester is still in need of support after losing her job, please donate if you can!
Donate if you can to help a UNC housekeeper with car repairs!
