Conference Program
Separate program for the following will be available at the conference:
1) Campus Activism Track
2) Youth program 15 yrs+
3) Young youth (boys) & (girls) 12-14 yrs
4) School 5-11 yrs
5) Babysitter 1-4
Program Frame
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Thursday |
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8 a.m. |
Setup |
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11 a.m. |
Registration opens |
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12 p.m. |
Thuhr prayer |
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12:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Lunch / film screening |
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2:30 - 3 p.m. |
Asr |
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3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Film screening |
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4:30 - 5 p.m. |
Maghrib and Ishaa' |
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5 - 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
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6:30 - 6:45 p.m. |
Take kids to their programs |
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6:45 - 7:45 p.m. |
Session 1 |
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8 - 9:15p.m. |
Session 2 |
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9:30 - 11 p.m. |
Session 3 |
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Friday |
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6 a.m. |
Fajr prayer / khatera |
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9 a.m. - |
Registration |
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8:30 - 9:45 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9:45 - 10 a.m. |
Take kids to their programs |
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10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Session 4 |
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11:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Pick up kids |
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12 - 12:45 p.m. |
Friday prayer / Asr prayer |
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12:30 - 1:45 p.m. |
Lunch and break |
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1:45 - 2 p.m. |
Take kids to their programs |
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2 - 3:30 p.m. |
Session 5 |
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3:45 - 5 p.m. |
Session 6 |
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5 - 5:30 p.m. |
Maghrib / Ishaa' prayer & break |
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5:30 - 6:45 p.m. |
Session 7 |
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6:45 - 7 p.m. |
Pick up kids |
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7 - 8:15 p.m. |
Dinner |
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8:15 - 8:30 p.m. |
Take kids to their programs |
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8:30 - 9:45 p.m. |
Session 8 |
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10 - 11:15 p.m. |
Session |
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Saturday |
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6 a.m. |
Fajr prayer / khatera |
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9 a.m. - |
Registration |
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8:30 - 9:45 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9:45 - 10 a.m. |
Take kids to their programs |
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10 - 11:15 a.m. |
Session 10 |
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11:30 - 12:30 p.m. |
Session 11 |
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12:30 - 12:45 p.m. |
Pick up kids |
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12:45 - 1:15 p.m. |
Zhur and Asr prayer |
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1:15 - 2:45 p.m. |
Lunch/break |
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2:45 - 3 p.m. |
Take kids to their programs |
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3 - 4:15 p.m. |
Session 12 |
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4:15 - 4:55 p.m. |
Maghrib/Ishaa' prayer & break |
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5 - 6:15 p.m. |
Session 13 |
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6:15 - 6:30 p.m. |
Pick up kids |
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6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
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7:30 - 7:45 p.m. |
Take kids to their programs |
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7:45 - 9:15 p.m. |
Session 14 |
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9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. |
Session 15 / entertainment |
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12 a.m. |
Closing remarks |
| THURSDAY | |||||
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SESSION # |
TIME |
TITLE |
SPEAKERS |
MODERATOR |
ROOM |
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Session 1 |
6:45 - |
Opening ceremonyWhy Palestine? Why AMP? Why activism in the US? |
Salah Sarsour |
Abdel Baset Hamayel |
Court E & F |
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Session 2A |
8 - |
Breaking the bonds of the Israeli influence on U.S. foreign policyPro-Israel lobbies are among the strongest in Washington DC; they ensure billions of dollars in military aid to Israel every year. How can we break free from this stranglehold? |
Josh Ruebner |
Kristin Szremski |
Court E & F |
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Session 2B |
8 - |
Fiqh CircleTranslation will be available |
Sh. Muhammad |
Dr. Mohammad Elnatour |
Canterbury |
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Session 3 |
9:30 - |
Palestine and the Arab Revolution: The Syrian CrisisThe Middle East has seen dramatic changes in government and civil society recently, but Syrian rebels continue in an increasingly brutal struggle for freedom. Where does Syria go from here? What does it all mean, and what are the implications for a free Palestine? Translation will be available الحراك الشعبي العربي وفلسطين |
Dr. Talal Sunbulli
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Dr. Osama Abu Irshaid |
Court E & F |
| FRIDAY | |||||
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SESSION # |
TIME |
TITLE |
SPEAKERS |
MODERATOR |
ROOM |
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Session 4A |
10 - |
Localizing BDS. We Divest and Dump VeoliaChicago activists are involved in two major campaigns, which are helping to put a dent in companies that profit from the occupation. It's easy to get involved. Learn how. |
Bill Chambers |
Daniel Kaplan |
Court A |
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Session 4B |
10 - |
Citizen journalist: media activismIn today’s world, it’s easier than ever to become a citizen journalist. Don’t want to go that far? You can still help get the Palestinian narrative into the national dialogue through traditional or social media. |
Kristin Szremski |
Amina Maameri |
Court B |
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Session 4C |
10 - |
End military aid to Israel - USCampaign to End the Israeli Occupation |
Josh Ruebner |
Basil Ali |
Court C |
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Session 4D |
10 - |
Know your rights – National Lawyers Guild and Center for Constitutional RightsHow to confront the legal and advocacy challenges confronting Palestine solidarity activists. Title VI, First Amendment and the criminalization of Solidarity activism among the topics. |
Dima Khalidi |
Hussain Alkhateeb |
Court D |
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Session 5 |
2 - |
Knowing History: Myths and propaganda surrounding al NakbaThe ethnic cleansing of Palestine is at the heart of political Zionism, which is why the Nakba is still continuing. This session will expose Israeli propaganda and how it impacts Americans' understanding of Palestine. |
Dr. Ilan Pappe |
Thaer Ahmad |
Court E&F |
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Session 6A |
3:45 - |
Meet our partners/get involvedCome meet members of Palestinian-led organizations, the US Palestinian Community Network, al-Shabaka, and Palestine Children's Relief Fund and learn how we can work together to further the movement in the US. |
Dr. Khaled Abughazaleh |
Awad Hamdan |
Court A&B |
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Session 6B |
3:45 - |
Is Palestine on our national agenda?What role can Muslim organizations play in the cause for Palestine? Representatives from ISNA, MAS, and ICNA discuss. |
Safa Zarzour |
Dr. Hatem Bazian |
Court E&F |
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Session 7A |
5:30 - |
Behind the scenes of IslamophobiaAnti-Muslim and anti-Arab attacks are not random. There is a strategy behind them, and it is connected to Zionism and support for Israel. |
Max Blumenthal |
Safa Zarzour |
Court E&F |
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Session 7B |
5:30 - |
Cultivating an Islamic and Palestinian Identity in the youthOur youth face many challenges growing up. Their identity and connection to Palestine should not be among them. Find out how to teach your children that being American, Muslim and Palestinian are not mutually exclusive. Translation will be available |
Sh. Jamal Said |
Dr. Mohammad Elnatour |
Court A, B, C & D |
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Session 8A |
8:30 - |
Israel's War on Gaza: Occupation and the Right to ResitThe facts on the ground in Palestine are dire. What does international law say about the right to resist and how does the peaceful resistance movement in Palestine fit into this? Translation will be available |
Miko Peled |
Munjed Ahmad |
Court E&F |
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Session 8B |
8:30 - |
Syria Crisis: American Muslim Communities & the relief efforts |
Khalil Damer |
Ammar Sunbulli |
Court A&B |
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Session 9 |
10 - |
Gaza: The center of the Debate
Experts in the shifting political landscape in the Middle East will analyze the recent changes and what they mean for Palestinian self-determination. Translation will be available |
Dr. Abdelmonem Abouelfetouh |
Abdel Baset Hamayel |
Court E&F |
| SATURDAY | |||||
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SESSION # |
TIME |
TITLE |
SPEAKERS |
MODERATOR |
ROOM |
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Session 10A |
10 - |
Women on the frontlinesFrom the beginning of Islam, women have been on the forefront of fighting for truth and justice. Today, a number of women are front and center in the cause for their communities, Islam and Palestine. Hear their inspiring stories of motivation and struggle and the impact they’ve made in the societies around them. |
Aisheh Said |
Deanna Othman |
Court E&F |
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Session 10B |
10 - |
Defending our civil libertiesOur civil liberties are being eroded and Palestine solidarity work is being criminalized, but we are pushing back and are gaining victories. Come hear case studies like Muhammad Salah's and the Irvine 11. |
The Rev. Donald Wagner |
Rafeeq Jaber |
Court A&B |
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Session 11A |
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
BDS: It worked with South Africa, it could work with PalestineBDS has become a global campaign. Is it working? Does it help or hurt the cause? How can Muslims get engaged and how can we build on Jewish and Christian successes? |
Omar Barghouti
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Shakeel Syed |
Court A&B |
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Session 11B |
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Interfaith collaboration for justice in the Holy LandJustice is a central theme running through the three Abrahamic faith traditions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It makes sense to join forces to fight the injustice of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. How do we engage our faith communities in this cause? |
Dr. Jamal Badawi
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Janan Najeeb |
Court E&F |
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Session 12A |
3 - 4:15 p.m. |
Creeping NormalcyPro-Israel organizations have strategies to normalize the occupation and gain support throughout the US for Israeli apartheid policies. They’ve also co-opted several Muslim organizations through the use of ‘interfaith cooperation.’ What are their tactics and how do they implement them? |
Kristin Szremski |
Joanna Beituni |
Court A&B |
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Session 12B |
3 - 4:15 p.m. |
The West and Islamic movements: Relationships based on changing political landscapesAn examination of the relationships between Islamic movements and the West in light of the shifting global geopolitical landscape. Translation will be available |
Dr. Abdelmonem Abouelfetouh |
Abdel Baset Hamayel |
Court E&F |
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Session 13A |
5 - 6:15 p.m. |
A Movement UnitedRepresentatives from diverse groups discuss how to build a strong coalition and make the cause of Palestine relevant to the American people. They will talk about how their organization’s work contributes to the cause, and how to broaden the effectiveness of the movement. |
Safa Zarzour |
Awad Hamdan |
Court E&F |
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Session 13B |
5 - 6:15 p.m. |
The media's role in the Syrian movement: First-hand, eye-witness accountsMajor media does not have free access to the facts on the ground in Syria. We've had to rely upon videos and reports taken by the activists themselves. Hear the real-life experiences of people who have risked their lives for freedom. Translation will be available |
Tawfeeq Alhalaq
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Dr. Mazen Kawji |
Court A,B,C&D |
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Session 14 |
7:45 - |
Inspired by Gaza's Steadfastness: United for AlQudsAl Quds is under attack like never before; the city is under siege and Israeli occupation authorities are threatening to Al Aqsa compound into a public park. We must unite and come together for the holy city that is at the heart of the struggle for Palestinian self-determination. Translation will be available |
Dr. Hatem Bazian |
Abdel Baset Hamayel |
Grand Ballroom |
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Session 15 |
9:30 - |
Entertainment |
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Grand Ballroom |
