Posts Tagged ‘Palestine’
Three South American Nations Recognize Independent Palestine
8:31 am By Maegan La Mala · Argentina|Brazil|Chile|israel|Palestine|Uruguay · 4 Comments
7 Dec 2010Yesterday, both Argentina and Uruguay announced that they recognized Palestine as an independent state, following Brazil’s lead, who recognized Palestine on Friday. The countries recognize Palestine as it was in 1967 , before the so-called “Six-day War” between Israel and Palestine when Israel took Gaza and the West Bank.
“The Argentine government recognizes Palestine as a free and independent state within the borders defined in 1967,” Argentine Foreign Minister Hector Timerman said, adding that this decision was made after a general agreement between the South American and Mercosur trade blocs.
Uruguay went a step forward as its Deputy Foreign Minister Roberto Conde vowed to open a diplomatic representation in Palestinians’ Ramallah region after announcing to recognize it as a state next year.
Chavez to strengthen ties with Palestine
11:43 am By la Macha · Uncategorized|Venezuela · Comments Off
30 Nov 2009
I found Viva Palestina Hip Hop Benefit in NYC Tonite
6:20 am By Maegan la Mamita Mala · Uncategorized · 1 Comment
17 Jun 2009HIP HOP BENEFIT FOR GAZA AND VIVA PALESTINA
WED., JUNE 17, 6:30 PM AT ARENA NYC
with Special Guests George Galloway and Rosa Clemente
Existence is Resistance presents Hands 4 Gaza on June 17th at
Arena NYC 135 W 41st between 6th avenue and Broadway.
Hip Hop performances by Immortal Technique, LowKey, Rebel Diaz, G.O.D., S.O.U.L Purpose, A-Alikes, Marcel Cartier and DJ Vega Benetton.
Speakers include British MP George Galloway who is raising funds for his convoy from the US to Gaza and the 2008 Green Party Vice-Presidential candidate Rosa Clemente. All proceeds will go to the Viva Palestina medical aid convoy to Gaza being organized by George Galloway and Ron Kovic.
The Pope Supports Palestinian State
1:15 pm By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Gaza|israel|Politics|Religion · Comments Off
13 May 2009My posts regarding the Pope normally criticize whatever brand of hate, divisiveness and false morality he happens to be brewing up for us at the moment. But this one won’t, simply because I don’t know what to make of his stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. While the previous Pope spoke about importance of peace in the region, this one is outright supporting Palestine’s right to exist, which seems crazy coming from such a conservative figure. This week on a trip to Israel, Pope Benedict addressed the Palestinian people in Bethlehem:
“In a special way, my heart goes out to the pilgrims from war-torn Gaza. I ask you to bring back to your families and your communities my warm embrace, and my sorrow for the loss, the hardship, and the hardship, and the suffering you have had to endure,” he said.Israel granted permits to about 100 Christians to leave the Gaza Strip and attend the Mass in Bethlehem.
The enclave is under tight restrictions imposed by Israel and Egypt on the movement of people and goods, by land, air, and sea. The embargo, which Israel says is due to security reasons, has resulted in shortages of supplies, including construction materials needed to rebuild from the recent war.
In his homily, the pope said he is praying for an end to the closure.
“Please be assured of my solidarity with you in the immense work of rebuilding which now lies ahead, and my prayers that the embargo will soon be lifted,” he said.
Miercoles Musica : Quetzal Sabe el Camino
12:06 pm By Maegan la Mamita Mala · Activism|chicago|media justice · Comments Off
13 May 2009I’ve liked the L.A. group Quetzal for awhile now pero now I may love them a little mas.
To Whom It May Concern:
Quetzal will not be performing at the Fiesta Shalom on May 17th. When first presented with this performance, it was presented as “an opportunity to improve Jewish and Chicano relations”, which we are certainly in accordance with. When we received the contract, we noticed it was sponsored by the Israeli Consulate. For Quetzal to perform for the Israeli Consulate would mean that we ignore the following:
• Decades of zionist occupation of Palestinian lands and the historically ironic holocaustic genocide of the Palestinian people
• The Israeli/US relationship that has permitted the creation of “permanent” war against people throughout the world.
• Decades of Chican@ solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for Self-determination.
• Decades of solidarity with the non-zionist, non-imperialist peace-loving Jewish community.
• Over 500 years of genocide, enslavement, and abandonment of all people of color as well as poor whites including all the victims of the Jewish holocaust.
Quetzal is but a small part of a massive community of artists that is committed to using art as a tool to redefine and reconstruct our neighborhoods. We hope that elected officials (barrio pimps) such as Jose Huizar begin to see the light of accountability.
Not Forgetting the Crisis in Gaza
8:13 am By Maegan La Mala · Activism|media justice|Palestine|TV · Comments Off
1 Feb 2009The BBC wouldn’t show this pero we (and others) will.
There are a number of organizations accepting donations for Gaza relief: Doctors Without Borders (US), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (International), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS).
Via / Suburban Guerrilla, Wampum
Domingo Link Desayuno
9:19 am By Maegan La Mala · Bolivia|chicago|New York City|Palestine|Politics|Quicklinks|race · Comments Off
25 Jan 2009Damn the weekend goes fast! Here’s what we’re reading this cold morning with our hot coffee.
Racist cookie baker sorry (sort of).
Apparently Latinos are Republicans. We just don’t know it yet.
Children in Gaza returned to school, pero they will never be the same.
Bolivia is voting on a new constitution today.
Feliz Domingo!
Sabado Morning Cafe con Leche y Links
10:09 am By Maegan La Mala · Arts|Internet|Palestine|Politics|Quicklinks · Comments Off
24 Jan 2009
The weekend is finally here! This is what I’m reading while I’m waiting for my laundry to dry.
Change you can believe in comes in drug form and racist cookie form. Mmm Que Rico.
Bush twins advise Obama chicas.
From the mouths of Palestinian babes (this made me cry and hug my children).
Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the death of Dali.
Feliz Saturday!
Hoy en NYC : Film About Ricans and Palestine
9:46 am By Maegan La Mala · Events|Movies|New York City|Palestine|Puerto Rico · Comments Off
17 Jan 2009
Cemí Underground
1799 Lexington Avenue at 112th St., El Barrio, NYC
Saturday, January 17 at 3:00 PM
Contribution: $5.00
212-860-2820
Cemí Underground is an amazing, independently owned and operated community store and space in el barrio (and not just cuz I’ve read there and know the owners).
Vieques, Puerto Rico Calls for Peace in Palestine
11:22 am By Maegan La Mala · Palestine|Puerto Rico · Comments Off
16 Jan 2009
The island of Vieques, part of Puerto Rico, is no stranger to being used as a colonial target. For almost 60 years, the island, whose economy is based on fishing, was used as a bombing range for live ammunition, shelling, strafing, and illegal chemicals such as napalm and depleted uranium, contributing to deaths, injuries and a cancer rate among Viequenses which is 26.9% higher than the rest of Puerto Rico, all thanks to the U.S. Navy.
Thanks to a huge grassroots movement, Vieques is no longer used for U.S. military experiments (although it’s future is still uncertain)and it from that history of struggle linked to a wider anti-colonial struggle that Vieques has expressed it’s solidarity with Palestine.
“Viequenses join the call for peace in Palestine”.
On Saturday, petitions were sent from Vieques to President Bush, President-Elect Obama and to Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño urging them to join the world-wide outcry for a cease fire in the Gaza Strip. The petitions were signed by almost 400 residents of Vieques in only 24 hours and express the solidarity of the people of Vie ques with the people of Palestine who are suffering a huge humanitarian crisis. During the last two weeks, more than 900 people have be en killed in Gaza, including more than 200 children; more than 4000 have been injured. More than 10 Israelis have died; some were soldiers killed by “friendly” fire.
Read the official statement, in Spanish after the jump.
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