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Madison: Radiance of Resistance – annual tribute to Rachel Corrie

8 April 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday, 8 April
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
St James Catholic Church 1128 St James Ct – Madison, WI 53715
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1831578253543806/

March 16, 2018 marked 15 years since American peace activist and International Solidarity Movement (ISM) volunteer Rachel Corrie was run over and killed by an Israeli soldier driving an armored Caterpillar bulldozer as she tried to stop the demolition of a family home in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine.

Join Rachel’s parents Craig and Cindy Corrie and representatives of the ISM for this annual event that benefits Palestinian children.

Free and open to the public.
$5 suggested donation to cover cost of food.
Donations will be gratefully accepted to help support the Samira Remedial Education Project for disadvantaged and traumatized children in Rafah.

Featuring
• Rachel’s Parents Craig and Cindy Corrie
• U.S. & Palestinian International Solidarity Movement Volunteers Joe Catron and Islam Maraqa
• Scenes from the new film, Radiance of Resistance, about Palestinian youth activists Ahed Tamimi and Janna Ayyad.
Plus
• Hummus, Tabbouleh and Desserts including Baklawa
• Door Prizes!
• Palestinian olive oil, olive oil soap, zaatar & maftool, embroidery, and other crafts available for purchase.

Details

Date:
8 April 2018
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1831578253543806/

Venue

St James Catholic Church
1128 St James Ct
Madison, WI 53715 United States
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