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Vijay Prashad: Letters to Palestine
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
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Vijay Prashad: Letters to Palestine
The Middle East Children's Alliance presents
award-winning journalist and scholar
VIJAY PRASHAD
speaking about his book
LETTERS TO PALESTINE:
Writers Respond to War & Occupation

Wednesday October 7, 7pm
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
(near downtown Berkeley Bart)

Vijay Prashad is a prominent & charismatic scholar and critic of US foreign policy. Two of his 17 books have been named "Books of the Year" by the Village Voice. Currently Professor of International Studies at Trinity College in Connecticut, he was previously Edward Said Chair at the American University of Beirut.

In addition to speaking about Palestine, Vijay Prashad will give an overview of ever-changing events in the Middle East  not to be missed!

"What we do is to create a short-circuit between the heart and the head." --Vijay Prashad

Vijay Prashad edited "Letters to Palestine," tracing the "swelling American recognition of Palestinian suffering, struggle, and hope, in writing that is personal, lyrical, anguished, and inspiring." For example, after the 2014 Gaza assault, polls revealed that a majority of Americans under thirty found Israel's actions unjustified.

"Letters to Palestine" includes contributions by Mumia Abu Jamal, Naomi Shihab Nye, Robin D.G. Kelley, Teju Cole, Junot Diaz (who wrote the Introduction), Noura Erekat, Huwaida Araf, Remi Kanazi, Sarah Schulman, Nora Barrows-Friedman, Alex Lubin, and more! (Note: these writers will not be speaking at this event.)

Benefit for aid to Palestinian children, cosponsored by KPFA. Wheelchair accessible and ASL interpreted. For more info: www.mecaforpeace.org, 510-548-0542.

Location

First Congregational Church of Berkeley (View)
2345 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
United States

Categories

Other > Charity
Other > Political

Kid Friendly: No
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

Contact

Owner: Middle East Children's Alliance
On BPT Since: Sep 19, 2005
 
Middle East Children's Alliance
www.mecaforpeace.org


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