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Empowering Change Through Dance: The 'Dancers for Palestine' Initiative
Solidarity in Motion
At Str8jacket, we believe that art is not just a form of expression but a powerful tool for social change. That's why we launched "Dancers For Palestine" โ a program dedicated to advocating for a permanent and immediate ceasefire in Palestine. We invite you to join us as we use dance to voice our solidarity and support for peace.
Fashion with a Cause
Every movement has its symbols, and ours is the "Dancers for Palestine" shirt. We are thrilled to announce our fundraising initiative for E-Sims, aiding in bridging communication gaps for Palestinians. These shirts are more than apparel; they're a stand against silence, available on Tuesday nights during our Open Sesh time. Remember, fashion is transient, but impact is eternal.
A Stand for Rights and Justice
We are proud to participate in the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. Str8jacket is committed to ceasing international support for the oppression of Palestinians and is in full support of pressing Israel to comply with international law. Join us as we take a stand against companies that contradict these values.
Advocating for Action
Collective action is at the heart of our advocacy for a permanent ceasefire and the end of US military aid to the region. Str8jacket invites you to attend protests, contact officials, vote for peace, and raise awareness through every conversation. Your actions can bring us closer to the world we all deserve.
Knowledge as the Foundation
Understanding the complex layers of the Palestine issue is crucial. We're dedicated to educating ourselves and sharing resources. Dive into the wealth of information available on our resource pages, and join us in spreading the knowledge.
Economic Solidarity
Our performances are not just about entertainment; they're about making a statement. We source our costumes from Palestinian owned businesses, supporting the local economy. Check out "Palestine Products" on Etsy, and make your purchases matter.
Your Participation is Key
Lastly, we believe in the power of community, and your ideas can help shape our movement. Do you have suggestions on how we can better support Palestine? Let's start a conversation. DM us, leave a comment, and let your voice be heard.
In closing, Str8jacket isn't just about dance. It's about movement in every sense of the word โ the movement of bodies, the movement of minds, and the movement towards a more just and peaceful world. We dance not to escape reality, but to confront it, to transform it. Join us.
Resources
โ Take Action
Attend solidarity actions:
Bay Area actions calendar compiled by Arab Organizing & Resource Center
@aroc_bayarea: Arab Organizing & Resource Center instagram account
@bayareapym: Palestinian Youth Movement Bay Area instagram account
@jvpbayarea: Jewish Voice for Peace Bay Area instagram account
@bayarea4palestine: Bay Area Palestine Solidarity instagram
@eastbay4ceasefirenow: East Bay for Ceasefire Now instagram
@hero_tent: South Bay organizing
@svfpalestine: Silicon Valley for Palestine
Contact Congress: Take action with the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights and Jewish Voice for Peace
Find, share, and vote for pro-peace candidates: https://voteforpeace.info/
Support the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement:
A Guide to Boycotting (Letโs Talk Palestine)
What to Boycott (BDS Movement)
Get Involved (BDS Movement)
Donate to organizations providing relief:
Donate eSims: eSims For Gaza
๐ Educational Background
Palestine 101 (U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights)
The Palestine Academy: Interactive โcoursesโ to teach Palestine 101
Decolonize Palestine: Broad education and resource
Palestine Resource Library (Arab American Institute): Accessible learning modules and ways to take action
Our History of Popular Resistance: Palestine Reading List (Palestinian Youth Movement)
What is Zionism? (Jewish Voice for Peace)
What is the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement? (BDS National Committee)
๐ฐ News and Updates
Tune-in for Bay Area Palestinian Solidarity Announcements, every Friday at 12 pm PST. Also available on youtube. Co-sponsored by Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Bay Resistance, Center for Political Education, and Anti Police-Terror Project.
News outlets with Palestinian journalists on the ground:
Middle East Eye
Instagram: @middleeasteye
Al Jazeera
Instagram: @aljazeeraenglish
AJ+ Instagram: @ajplus
On-the-Ground Updates
Letโs Talk Palestine
Instagram: @letstalkpalestine for updates, history, and infographics
Eye on Palestine
Instagram: @eye.on.palestine
Instagram accounts of Palestianians on the ground
@byplestia: Palestinian journalist in Gaza
@wizard_bisan1: Palestinian journalist in Gaza
@motaz_azaiza: Palestinian journalist in Gaza
@ismail.jood: Palestinian journalist in Gaza
@hindkhoudary: Palestinian journalist in Gaza
@wael_eldahdouh: Palestinian journalist in Gaza; Director of Al Jazeera in Gaza
@wissamgaza: Palestinian photographer in Gaza
@abod_bt77: Palestinian journalist in Gaza
@mohammedelkurd: Palestinian writer from occupied Jerusalem
@sbeih.jpg: Palestinian posting resources and updates
@anat.international: Palestinian with family in Gaza right now โ for education, sharing stories
Progressive News Coverage
Democracy Now!
Instagram: @democracynow
Center for Political Education alert newsletter
๐๏ธ Solidarity from Dancers & Cultural Workers
Camp Breakers Crew: Break dancing crew in Palestine working with displaced children
VMO Dance: โResistanceโ set
Bay Area dance studios join strike for Gaza (Full Out Studios, On One)
Al-juthoor: Palestinian Dabke dance group
Comrade Lover Lion: Lion dance group doing solidarity performances
Boomshake Music: Drumming at protests
Flashmob on International Working Womenโs Day and BDS flash mobs
Embodying Moral Courage for the Fight for Palestine: An Old Way Vogue x Theater of the Oppressed Workshop (Mers / Birthday 007)
@yahyaashour98: Poetry
Hip hop artist Redveil: Projection
Young Palestinian dancers tell stories of resistance | The Electronic Intifada
๐งฐ Toolkits & Communities
Palestine Resource Guide (CAIR Los Angeles)
Dissenters: Young people organizing against the war industry
Instagram: @wearedissenters