The Louisville Chapter of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) joins with educators, legislators and community groups across the country who support presenting public-school students with all aspects of our U.S. history — good and bad — and challenging them to find the truth for themselves. To this end, we support two bills proposed by State … Continue reading Louisville FOR Statement Supporting the Teaching of all History—Good and Bad—in Kentucky Public Schools
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Rashid Khalidi Book Talk: The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
If you missed the November 2021 Book Talk by Rashid Khalidi, the full lecture is now available online: https://youtu.be/cBbAHFYaVbA The sponsors were: Jewish Voice for Peace, Louisville Committee for Peace in the Middle East, the Louisville chapter of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Dr. Ian Mutchnick, Mazen Masri, Dr. Zahi and Susan Masri, Mai Masri, Laila Masri, … Continue reading Rashid Khalidi Book Talk: The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
NOVEMBER Third Thursday Lunch: “On the Teaching of African and Native American History” with Dr. Ricky Jones
THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH SERIESpresented by Fellowship of Reconciliation andSowers of Justice Network You are invited to join the discussion VIRTUALLY via Zoom, but the event will also be live-streamed. Details below. November 18 | Noon-1:00 PMFeatured Speaker: Dr. Ricky Jones Dr. Jones takes his research interests of African American politics and leadership; political theory; African American … Continue reading NOVEMBER Third Thursday Lunch: “On the Teaching of African and Native American History” with Dr. Ricky Jones
The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools (AROS) SRO op ed
The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools (AROS Louisville) joins with the Louisville community—including our police chief—in grieving with and for the family of Tyree Smith, who was shot and killed recently at his school bus stop in West Louisville. We all want every school—and every bus stop-- to be a safe zone for students and … Continue reading The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools (AROS) SRO op ed
The clash between history and today’s movements — a conversation with Rev. James Lawson
Called the “architect of the nonviolent movement in America” by John Lewis, Rev. James Lawson discusses the roots and power of nonviolence. by Rev. John Dear, published by Waging Nonviolence on October 21, 2021 "In 1957, Martin Luther King, Jr. described Rev. James Lawson as “the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world.” … Continue reading The clash between history and today’s movements — a conversation with Rev. James Lawson
OCTOBER Third Thursday Lunch: “Palestine and Israel – Update and Analysis” with Dr. Ibrahim Imam
THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH SERIESpresented by Fellowship of Reconciliation andSowers of Justice Network You are invited to join the discussion VIRTUALLY via Zoom, but the event will also be live-streamed. Details below. October 21 | Noon-1:00 PMFeatured Speaker: Dr. Ibrahim Imam Dr. Imam is a Louisville professor at the University of Louisville. He was born as a Palestinian refugee in Damascus, … Continue reading OCTOBER Third Thursday Lunch: “Palestine and Israel – Update and Analysis” with Dr. Ibrahim Imam
September Third Thursday Lunch: “Philanthropic Redlining” with Rev. Kelly Kirby
Our monthly Third Thursday Lunch Series RETURNS in September! You are invited to join the discussion VIRTUALLY via Zoom, but the event will also be live-streamed. Details below. THIRD THURSDAY LUNCH SERIESpresented by Fellowship of Reconciliation andSowers of Justice Network September 16 | Noon-1:00 PMFeatured Speaker: Rev. Kelly Kirby The Third Thursday Lunch program for September … Continue reading September Third Thursday Lunch: “Philanthropic Redlining” with Rev. Kelly Kirby
Renewable Energy Activists Propose City Solar Farm to Address the Climate Crisis
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will be releasing its Sixth Assessment on Monday 8/9/21. The following is a proposal for impactful climate action on the local level. The 100% Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville (REAL) proposes the construction of a City Solar Farm to meet Louisville’s goal of 100% renewable electricity for city … Continue reading Renewable Energy Activists Propose City Solar Farm to Address the Climate Crisis
Gaza and Israel’s Kidnapper’s Dilemma: Keeping a Million Children Brutalized in its Dark Basement
by Juan Cole, published by Informed Comment (Ann Arbor) on May 15, 2021 “The Israelis face a form of the kidnapper’s dilemma. They have to keep the Palestinian children of Gaza tied up in a dark basement forever, since they cannot afford to face the consequences of releasing them and in this version of the … Continue reading Gaza and Israel’s Kidnapper’s Dilemma: Keeping a Million Children Brutalized in its Dark Basement
Rally Against Israeli Occupation – May 15
From the Louisville Committee for Peace in the Middle East (LCPME):Israel is bombing Palestinians (again) and evicting more Palestinians from their homes (again).Please bring signs and flags if you can.Nakba Day memorializes May 15, 1948 when the state of Israel was created on land taken from the Palestinian people. "Nakba" means " catastrophe" in Arabic. To … Continue reading Rally Against Israeli Occupation – May 15
Fellowship of Reconciliation | Louisville Chapter 