ckaihatsu
14th December 2016, 19:27
Rally Against Islamophobia with JVP
Dear Chris,
The crisis of Islamophobia in America is nothing new. For years, Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim have faced oppression, hatred, and violence, from instruments of state and individual bigots alike.
But now, our work fighting Islamophobia is more urgent than ever before. Trump’s victory has legitimated and encouraged the open hatred that our Muslim neighbors are facing everyday. But this isn’t just about individual hatemongers. Trump’s threats of registries and immigration bans are all too real -- as though our current Islamophobic surveillance state wasn’t enough.
So with renewed resolve and commitment, we are taking to the streets. As we celebrate Chanukah, the festival of lights, JVP chapters across the country will be taking a powerful and visible stand against Islamophobia.
There’s an event happening near you:
In plaza in front of Wrigley building, on Michigan Avenue just north of river
12/21 5:00 PM
Email [email protected] for more details
As we come together to be visible, to take action, and to hold each other close in these desperate times, we’ll reaffirm our commitment to fighting Islamophobia, and take this pledge:
We will not be silent about anti-Muslim and racist hate speech and hate crimes
We condemn state surveillance of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian communities.
We challenge, through our words and actions, institutionalized racism and state-sanctioned anti-Black violence.
We fight anti-Muslim profiling and racial profiling in all their forms.
We protest the use of Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism to justify Israel’s repressive policies against Palestinians.
We stand against U.S. policies driven by the “war on terror” that demonize Islam and devalue, target, and kill Muslims.
We welcome Syrian refugees and stand strong for immigrants’ rights and refugee rights.
We honor and support indigenous rights and the resistance led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to protect their land and water.
If you agree with these pledges, I hope you’ll attend the Chanukah action in your area -- click here for more information. (http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=RZDVow%2BhyTikhnbeynnmZNnX27DAnQzg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fjewishvoiceforpeace.org%2Fnetwor k-against-islamophobia%2F)
This is what it means to show up. This is what it means to take Trump at his word.
As Jews and partners, we have a responsibility to stand with and for the Muslim community. We can show that Islamophobia will not go unchallenged, in our streets or in our political system. We can show that our towns and cities will be safe spaces for all those who are marginalised.
And we can show that Jews and Muslim stand together, whether fighting Islamophobia, fighting antisemitism, or fighting for Palestinian human rights.
So this Chanukah, we'll be standing strong against Islamophobia and racism at vigils and actions across the country. I hope you’ll join us at one near you -- there’s never been a more important time to show up.
In struggle,
Rabbi Alissa
Rabbi Alissa Wise
Deputy Director
P.S. 28 JVP chapters are organizing Chanukah actions this year. We’ll be distributing at least 5,000 anti-Islamophobia posters, sharing our message with tens of thousands of people, and even have a surprise or two up our sleeves. Can you chip in $36 to help fund our fight? (http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=KfsnxD6GoxTf%2F2t3IbWr%2BdnX27DAnQzg&url=https%3A%2F%2Forg.salsalabs.com%2Fo%2F301%2Fp% 2Fsalsa%2Fdonation%2Fcommon%2Fpublic%2F%3Fdonate_p age_KEY%3D140%26track%3D2016naiactions%26amt%3D36)
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Dear Chris,
The crisis of Islamophobia in America is nothing new. For years, Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim have faced oppression, hatred, and violence, from instruments of state and individual bigots alike.
But now, our work fighting Islamophobia is more urgent than ever before. Trump’s victory has legitimated and encouraged the open hatred that our Muslim neighbors are facing everyday. But this isn’t just about individual hatemongers. Trump’s threats of registries and immigration bans are all too real -- as though our current Islamophobic surveillance state wasn’t enough.
So with renewed resolve and commitment, we are taking to the streets. As we celebrate Chanukah, the festival of lights, JVP chapters across the country will be taking a powerful and visible stand against Islamophobia.
There’s an event happening near you:
In plaza in front of Wrigley building, on Michigan Avenue just north of river
12/21 5:00 PM
Email [email protected] for more details
As we come together to be visible, to take action, and to hold each other close in these desperate times, we’ll reaffirm our commitment to fighting Islamophobia, and take this pledge:
We will not be silent about anti-Muslim and racist hate speech and hate crimes
We condemn state surveillance of the Muslim, Arab, and South Asian communities.
We challenge, through our words and actions, institutionalized racism and state-sanctioned anti-Black violence.
We fight anti-Muslim profiling and racial profiling in all their forms.
We protest the use of Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism to justify Israel’s repressive policies against Palestinians.
We stand against U.S. policies driven by the “war on terror” that demonize Islam and devalue, target, and kill Muslims.
We welcome Syrian refugees and stand strong for immigrants’ rights and refugee rights.
We honor and support indigenous rights and the resistance led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to protect their land and water.
If you agree with these pledges, I hope you’ll attend the Chanukah action in your area -- click here for more information. (http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=RZDVow%2BhyTikhnbeynnmZNnX27DAnQzg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fjewishvoiceforpeace.org%2Fnetwor k-against-islamophobia%2F)
This is what it means to show up. This is what it means to take Trump at his word.
As Jews and partners, we have a responsibility to stand with and for the Muslim community. We can show that Islamophobia will not go unchallenged, in our streets or in our political system. We can show that our towns and cities will be safe spaces for all those who are marginalised.
And we can show that Jews and Muslim stand together, whether fighting Islamophobia, fighting antisemitism, or fighting for Palestinian human rights.
So this Chanukah, we'll be standing strong against Islamophobia and racism at vigils and actions across the country. I hope you’ll join us at one near you -- there’s never been a more important time to show up.
In struggle,
Rabbi Alissa
Rabbi Alissa Wise
Deputy Director
P.S. 28 JVP chapters are organizing Chanukah actions this year. We’ll be distributing at least 5,000 anti-Islamophobia posters, sharing our message with tens of thousands of people, and even have a surprise or two up our sleeves. Can you chip in $36 to help fund our fight? (http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=KfsnxD6GoxTf%2F2t3IbWr%2BdnX27DAnQzg&url=https%3A%2F%2Forg.salsalabs.com%2Fo%2F301%2Fp% 2Fsalsa%2Fdonation%2Fcommon%2Fpublic%2F%3Fdonate_p age_KEY%3D140%26track%3D2016naiactions%26amt%3D36)
Jewish Voice for Peace is a national membership organization inspired by Jewish tradition to work for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all the people of Israel and Palestine. Become a JVP Member today. (http://org.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=ACLmd9bN%2B3lCPta9s7ExUyQGBR5yzv%2Fm&url=https%3A%2F%2Forg.salsalabs.com%2Fo%2F301%2Fp% 2Fsalsa%2Fdonation%2Fcommon%2Fpublic%2F%3Fdonate_p age_KEY%3D11378%26track%3D%5B%5Bemail_blast_KEY%5D %5D)
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