Tomorrow (Feb. 7, at 11:15 a.m.), the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) plans to join local groups across Newark in calling on the Newark Council to adopt a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
WHERE: Rutgers University Newark Paul Robeson Campus Center, at 350 MLK Drive, Newark, NJ 07102
WHEN: February 7th, 2024, 11:15 AM
CONTACT: CAIR-NJ Dina Sayedahmed, dsayedahmed@cair.com, 551-221-5592
LIVESTREAM: CAIR-NJ Facebook
CAIR-NJ, along with coalition partners, will rally and march from Rutgers University Paul Robeson Campus Center and culminate at Newark City Hall at 920 Broad Street, #304. At City Hall, they will then address the council in an open meeting emphasizing the need for a ceasefire resolution in Newark.
Coalition partners:
Council on American Islamic Relations (New Jersey)
American Muslims for Palestine (New Jersey)
People’s Organization for Progress
Newark Water Coalition
Black Alliance for Peace
Teaching While Muslim
Northern New Jersey Democratic Socialists of America
Ceasefire Now New Jersey – Isaac
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2298 – Karl
Healthcare Workers for Palestine – New Jersey – Amani
Pax Christi New Jersey – Kathy
Rutgers University Faculty for Justice in Palestine
Rutgers University for Palestine
Rutgers University-Newark National Lawyers Guild
Rutgers University-Newark Muslim Law Students Association
Rutgers University-Newark Students for Justice in Palestine
Rutgers Law Students for Justice in Palestine (Newark)
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-NJ Communications Manager Dina Sayedahmed, dsayedahmed@cair.com, 551-221-5592