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FAITH INTO ACTION: A family-friendly interfaith gathering to support democracy
Friends Center 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, United StatesThe national Quaker Call to Action is hosting a family friendly, interfaith service that will focus on Pennsylvania and be both inspirational as well as practical. This special event will bring together interfaith leaders who will help inspire and confirm the faith basis for our individual actions in the weeks prior to November 5, 2024. We […]
Philly premiere for Citizen George, a film about George Lakey
Friends Center 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin us for a special screening of the film about the incredible George Lakey at Friends Center. Get ready to be inspired by his story and his impact on movements for social justice. Thursday, September 19, 2024, 7:30-9:30pm at Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street in downtown Philadelphia RSVP here A special treat for those who […]
Election Violence Prevention with Emily Provance
Friends Center 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, United StatesMost people don’t want violence in our 2024 election cycle, but many believe the “other side” does. The team for nonviolence is much bigger than we think. We just need to expand the definition of “we.” This event will be part lecture and part interactive, with follow-up resources suggested. It’ll draw on best practices for […]
“The Movement and the ‘Madman” Film Screening and Panel Discussion (hybrid)
Zoom PA +1 more“The Movement and the ‘Madman” examines how two major antiwar protests in 1969 stopped President Nixon from escalating the U.S. war in Vietnam, including a threat to use nuclear weapons. The film draws from firsthand accounts from movement leaders, including AFSC alumni. The film's executive producer is Robert Levering, and features David Hartsough, Stewart Meacham, […]
A Conversation with Jose Antonio Vargas
Friends Center 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, United States +1 moreAFSC is delighted to host Jose Antonio Vargas as our keynote speaker for the 2024 Corporation Program. Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, Tony-nominated theatrical producer, and a leading voice for the human rights of immigrants. He is the founder of Define American, an organization which empowers diverse and nuanced storytelling about immigrant […]
