Join us for a powerful evening of truth, resilience, and resistance as part of the Gros Institute’s Annual 2025 Peace Teach-In. We will be screening the groundbreaking documentary Where Olive Trees Weep, featuring Ashira Darwish, Ahed Tamimi, and Dr. Gabor Maté—a haunting yet hopeful exploration of Palestinian struggle, trauma, and steadfastness. Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Time: 5:45 PM – 8:30...
Join us for a screening of the Academy Award-Winning documentary No Other Land — a gripping, unforgettable story of land, loss, and resistance in Palestine. This powerful film has moved audiences worldwide and is now coming to Lake Forest. ️ Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:00 PM Gorton Center – 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045 Followed by a Panel...
Advocates 4 Justice is hosting a virtual screening and discussion on January 13 at 6pm, and everyone's invited! We’ll be watching The Occupation of the American Mind, a documentary that explores how public narratives are shaped; about Israel and Palestine, about conflict, about power, and how these narratives influence what Americans come to see as...
Advocates 4 Justice invites you to join us for a screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras and a conversation with Palestinian human rights activist Iyad Burnat. Filmed in the West Bank village of Bil'in, 5 Broken Cameras tells the story of a community confronting the loss of its land through nonviolent protest....
What if understanding our history could help us better understand each other? The story of Black America is not just Black history; it is American history. Join our next Advocates 4 Justice series Meet Your Allies: The Black American Story. This will be an afternoon of learning, reflection, and honest conversation as we explore the...
Join us online for a screening and discussion of "The Occupation of the American Mind." Together, we’ll look at how the media shapes U.S. understanding of Israel/Palestine and what that means for our communities. On Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 PM, we invite you to join us virtually for a screening of The Occupation of the...
Let’s continue to come together for a meaningful community conversation about Confronting Islamophobia in America. Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism remain rampant in our country, and we cannot remain silent in the face of it. We need to come together across our diverse communities to protect one another, stand against hate, and refuse to allow fear...