Parallel Paths to Liberation: Palestine and Puerto Rico
Sun, Apr 27
|Staten Island
Palestine and Puerto Rico share a profound history of colonial occupation, economic exploitation, and cultural resistance, despite their geographical distance and unique cultural identities.
Time & Location
Apr 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Staten Island, 4 Minthorne St, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA
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About the event
Palestine and Puerto Rico share a profound history of colonial occupation, economic exploitation, and cultural resistance, despite their geographical distance and unique cultural identities.
Join Staten Island 4 Palestine and the Diaspora Pa'lante Collective's NYC/NJ Chapter for a teach-in that delves into the historical connections and parallels between the Palestinian and Puerto Rican freedom struggles. Learn how to support initiatives fighting for the liberation of the land and people in both regions.
This workshop will be led by Hope Ghazala, a licensed social worker, organizer, and facilitator with over 8 years of experience in popular and political education across social justice movements. Hope organizes with the Diaspora Pa’lante Collective, a mass organization of Boricuas and allies across the diaspora and the archipelago fighting for Borikén independence. Hope is also a trainer at PeoplesHub, an online social justice movement school, where Hope focuses on popular and political education on topics including…
Tickets
Suggested Donation: $10-50
This Teach-In operates on a suggested donation of $10–$50. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds will go directly to Waterfall of Goodness, a grassroots, women-led charity in Gaza dedicated to supporting Gazans as they rebuild in the wake of the ongoing genocide. Your donation will fund essential materials, labor, and the vital work of restoring homes and Palestinian communities.
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