Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 19:55:59 -0700 Subject: Attend Fifth Annual Al-Awda Convention Endorsed by ANSWERLA - Memorial Day Weekend From: "ANSWER LA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Attend This Upcoming Progressive Event Endorsed by ANSWERLA FIFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AL-AWDA CONVENTION 'UNITING FOR THE RETURN' Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27 Embassy Suites Hotel - Anaheim South 11767 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92840 Map and Driving Directions Make a Reservation The date of the convention commemorates the Nakba, the 59th year since the "State of Israel" was declared on stolen Palestinian land, and which led to the Zionist occupation of all of Palestine. The Fifth Annual International Al-Awda Convention promises to be an amazing three-day event from speakers and workshops, film showings, to a Palestine Cultural Dinner Event. The opening will be held on the evening of Friday 25 May and include a moving event at which survivors of the Nakba, the great catastrophe, share their recollections of their first-hand experience in 1948. On Saturday May 26, the convention will devote itself to political assessments, and to developing the ongoing work of organizing right to return campaigns such as refugee support, media work, student, art/culture, etc., in addition to our recruitment and outreach projects. On Sunday May 27, the convention will arrive at its resolutions based on the concrete recommendations of the various workshops. The Saturday evening Palestinian Cultural Dinner Event will include keynote addresses as well as music by world-renowned maestro Dr. Nabil Azzam, poetry readings and more. A Naji el-Ali exhibition will also be on display in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of his assassination. The cartoons for this exhibit were kindly provided by Khalid el-Ali, his son. Speakers Include: * Dr. Jamal Zahalka, new leader of Balad (National Democratic Assembly, al-Tajamu' al-Watani al-Dimuqrati) who will discuss the current situation of Palestinians living in the areas of their country occupied in 1948 and in the context of the persecution of Dr. Azmi Bishara, former leader of Balad. * Leila Al-Arian, journalist, daughter of political prisoner Sami Al-Arian. * Dr. Naseer Aruri, former member of The Palestine National Council. * Elias Rashmawi, National Coordinator National Council of Arab Americans. Don't Wait! Reserve Your Place Today! Make a Reservation The Fifth Convention Host Committee Al-Awda, The Palestine Right to Return Coalition For More Information: Click Here The community-based local host committee currently includes the Southern California chapters of Al-Awda (Al-Awda Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego), Students for Justice in Palestine at UCR, The Palestinian American Women's Association, The Free Palestine Alliance, The National Council of Arab Americans, The Middle East Cultural and Information Center, The Muslim Students Association at Palomar College, The Muslim Students Association at UCSD, Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA, The Muslim Students Union at UCR, The Arab Community Center of the Inland Empire, Campaign to End Israeli Apartheid - Southern California, Students for International Knowledge at CSUSB, and The Muslim Students Association at CSUSB. --------------------------------------------------- A.N.S.W.E.R. 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