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AROC is happy to announce that AYO will be having our youth summer institute this coming August! It is a week long program where youth will go through a series of workshops and community building. The objective of
Freedom to Stay, Freedom to Move, Freedom to Return, Freedom to Resist
Statement on Supreme Court’s Partial Reinstatement of Muslim Travel Ban
July 29, 2017
Freedom to Stay, Freedom to Move, Freedom to Return, Freedom to Resist
AROC objects to the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement to allow provisions of Trump’s executive order
All Out to Berkeley City Council: Stop Urban Shield
ALL OUT TO BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL:
In an unprecedented move, the Berkeley City Council is considering fully withdrawing their support for local agency participation in the Urban Areas Security Initiative and Urban Shield. This meeting is critical for the fight
Statement on Bombing of Afghanistan
Statement on Bombing of Afghanistan April 2017
On Thursday April 13, 2017, President Trump dropped a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), the largest non-nuclear bomb that is referred to as the “mother of all bombs,” on Nangarhar Province in
On Palestinian Political Prisoners’ Day
Palestinian Political Prisoners Day
Develop people, not prisons!
#FreePalestinianPoliticalPrisoners #PalestinianPrisonersDay #FreeEmAll
Today, Monday April 17th, marks Palestinian Political Prisoners Day, a day where the Palestinian people and supporters of justice and liberation for Palestine all over the world express their
Support the people of Syria. Stand against war.
Support the people of Syria. Stand against war.
The ongoing wars in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq have produced human suffering on an unimaginable scale, with hundreds of thousands killed, millions displaced, and many millions more continuing to face starvation, sickness,
Victory for Arabs and Muslims at SFO!
VICTORY FOR ARABS AND MUSLIMS AT SFO
February 2, 2017
Community Self Defense at SFO
Our communities fight for self determination. And this past weekend we actualized it. This past Sunday, ten thousand people joined alongside the leadership of AROC,
AROC is hiring!
AROC is hiring for a community outreach coordinator. We are eager to add more capacity to our organization, particularly at this political moment. Please spread the word.
JOB DESCRIPTION
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Position: Full Time Community Outreach Coordinator
Salary: $43-45,000
Resisting the New Muslim Ban
Resisting the New Muslim Ban
March 16th at 4pm in SF
In the wake of Trump announcing his latest version of the “Muslim Ban,” targeting Arabs, Africans, South and West Asians from Iran, Yemen, Syria, Sudan, Libya and Somalia, the
STOP URBAN SHIELD PUTS SHERIFF ON THE DEFENSIVE
STOP URBAN SHIELD PUTS SHERIFF ON THE DEFENSIVE
On Tuesday January 10th the Stop Urban Shield (SUS) Coalition mobilized a powerful showing of over 100 community members at the Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting. Opening with a powerful rally,
عملنا يتزايد ونحن بحاجة الى دعم مجتمعنا
عملنا يتزايد ونحن بحاجة الى دعم مجتمعنا، كل الشكر لكرمكم الذي جعل عملنا هذا ممكناً
مما لا شك فيه بأن هذه السنة تخللها العديد من الصعوبات، لكن في الوقت ذاته كانت ايضاً سنة مفعمة بالنشاطات مليئة بالانتصارات لكل الناس التى
2015 in review: Our Community in Action
2015: Our work speaks for itself.
Our community stands together.
2015 has been a difficult yet powerful year for us alongside people all across the world struggling for justice. At the Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC) we feel grateful
The Case of the Syrian Refugees in the Bay Area
Listen to AROC staff attorney, Lina Baroudi, on KPFA discussing the case of the Syrian refugees as it relates to recent political developments.
The Case of Syrian Refugees
By Lina Baroudi
What are the conditions that Syrian refugees are facing?
Why Arabs & Muslims Must Say No to Urban Shield! #BDS #StateViolence
الدرع الحضري”: هو مثال للعنف الدولة
About the Stop Urban Shield Coalition
Urban shield has been in the Bay Area since 2007. It represents the massive militarization of the police. Each year local, federal and international agencies converge in Oakland
One year ago, we made history.
Block the Boat, One Year Later
One year ago the Bay Area made history by blocking the largest Israeli shipping line from docking at the port of Oakland. When the entire world was taking to the streets against Israeli Apartheid
Moving forward to bring Arabic to SF Schools!
Bringing Arabic to SF Schools
The Arab Resource and Organizing Center is excited to be moving forward with bringing Arabic and Vietnamese into SF classrooms.
Thank you to all of our allies who spoke up in support of AROC and
Action Alert: Support AROC and Arabic Language Pathways in SF Schools!
SIGN COMMUNITY LETTER OF SUPPORT [HERE]
Over the last month, our small yet powerful grassroots Arab community organization has been the target of an attack by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). They have vilified us on media and to
AROC on Rasmea Odeh and Political Repression
Interview with local community organizer, Sami Kitmitto of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center, who offers an broader understanding of the political landscape in which community organizers like Rasmea are being prosecuted.
Arabic language pathways in SF Unified School District
Arabic language pathways in SF Unified School District
Board of Education passes resolution to implement Arabic in SF public schools.
Click HERE for SFUSD press release.
On Tuesday night, AROC: Arab Resource & Organizing Center, and the Vietnamese Youth
Support the People of Yemen
دعم شعب اليمن
وقفنا مساندةً للشعوب العربيّة التي نهضت في عام ٢٠١١ ضدّ الديكتاتوريّات الظالمة وضدّ الفقر والفساد والدمار الناتج عن السياسات النيوليبراليّة والحروب الإمبرياليّة. كما وقفنا مع الشعب اليمني ضدّ الديكتاتور علي عبدالله صالح الذي وظّف اهتمام الولايات الأمريكيّة
AROC supports SJP in the face of attacks published by the Daily Cal
AROC supports SJP in the face of attacks published by the Daily Cal
On March 31, 2015 UC Berkeley’s student paper, the Daily Cal, decided to become a vehicle of anti-Black and anti-Palestinian racism. It seems that it isn’t enough
Open Letter to Chancellor Katehi of UC Davis
Dear Chancellor Katehi,
We are writing to express our support for the Associated Students of UC Davis divestment resolution that passed last Thursday night, and our dismay at your administration’s public condemnation of it. UC Davis now joins the majority
Community Support of UAW Divestment Resolution
The Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) stands in solidarity with all workers struggling for justice and supports the workers of UAW and their divestment resolution, and we call on our allies and community to do the same.
Support AROC Today!
Dear AROC Community,
We have stopped the largest Israeli shipping line from coming to California indefinitely.
We blocked the boat.
We challenged state violence and stopped local and federal law enforcement from coming to Oakland to work with international security
Fundraiser for Rasmea: Friday at 7pm
Join AROC, the Pelican 2 Palestine Network & USPCN on Friday for an evening of music, food and conversation to support Rasmea Odeh.
Please spread the word.
Order tickets online:
http://pelican2palestine.eventbrite.com/
Occupation, Repression, and Strategies of Resistance from the
AROC 2014 Voter Guide
Get out and vote! November 4, 2014
The Arab Resource and Organizing Center encourages all registered voters to go to the polls. We recognize that many in our community are denied their voting rights, including non-citizens, youth, and people in
March and Rally SUNDAY 3pm!
All Out for Palestine on Sunday!
Our community power is disrupting Israeli business as usual. Our strength is challenging US-Israeli repression.
The Israeli Zim ship is on the run, but we are closely tracking the ship. And based on our
AROC Opposes War, Embraces Self-determination
The Enemy of My Enemy is Not (Necessarily) My Friend: U.S. Imperialism, and IS
As the U.S. government embarks on a new form of the War on Terror, now on the Islamic State (IS), AROC asserts its opposition against all
We pushed Urban Shield of out of Oakland!
We Pushed Urban Shield Out of Oakland, But the Struggle Continues!
On Friday, September 5th, hundreds of of protesters gathered in front of the Marriott in Downtown Oakland, CA, to stand against Urban Shield and declare two major victories: Urban
AROC client released after 10 years in prison!
Palestine has shown the world that the will of the people is mightier than that of any military or state. And from the Ports of Oakland to the seashores of Gaza, our communities have demonstrated that the power of resilience,
Donations Urgently Needed to Stop Israeli Shipment to the Bay Area!
Stop Israel at the Port!
Zionism isn’t welcome in our town!
On Saturday August 16th, people of conscience will gather to stop an Israeli shipment to the Port of Oakland. The Bay Area says no to Israeli Apartheid.
Your donations
Funds for Falasteen: Community Iftar
Arab Youth Organizing presents:
Funds for Falasteen: Community Iftar
#Youth4Palestine #SF2Palestine
Wednesday, July 23rd
7:30pm
Arabian Nights
2345 Mission St, SF
At this community iftar 20% of all proceeds made will be donated to MECA-Middle East Children’s Alliance, and to
Saturday: SF Bay Area Protest For Palestine #Youth4Palestine
AYO-Arab Youth Organization of AROC: Arab Resource & Organizing Center are calling for a protest this coming Saturday.
Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco
(Embarcadero Bart)
12pm Noon
Saturday, July 12th
AYO calls on our community and allies to take a
Arab Youth Institute: Apply Now
Sajjil Ana Arabi!: Arab Youth on Record!
Calling all Bay Area Arab youth!!
Are you interested in becoming a leader within your community?
Want to learn the basic skills to organize around issues that impact you and others like you?
Emergency Protest for Palestine: 7/7 @4:30
EMERGENCY PROTEST FOR PALESTINE
Monday, July 7, 4:30-6:30pm
Israeli Consulate
456 Montgomery St., San Francisco
Leaders of Muslim Community Speak Out for TRAYVON 2
LEADERS OF MUSLIM COMMUNITY SPEAK OUT FOR THE TRAYVON 2
As members of the Bay Area Muslim community and the larger ummah, we are deeply concerned about the the serious and false legal charges leveled against Tanzeen Doha and Lamar
FUSION CENTER MEETING AT TWITTER HEADQUARTERS
May 13, 2014
Fusion Center Meeting at Twitter Headquarters
Gentrification & State Violence
.“BUILDING COMMUNITIES OF TRUST”
On Wednesday, May 14th from 1:30-5pm national law enforcement agencies (including the FBI, DHS, ICE) will be meeting with local Bay Area law
Call on Obama to Halt All Deportations and End Detention Quotas
March 19, 2014
For Immediate Release
Bay Area Immigrant Rights Organizations Reject White House Token Action:
Call on Obama to Halt All Deportations and End Detention Quotas
On March 13, the Obama Administration called a closed door meeting with immigrant
AROC honors Baba Chokwe Lumumba
March 13, 2014
The Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) honors Baba Chokwe Lumumba and all that he brought to our movements for justice and self-determination.
Chokwe Lumumba was a lawyer, community organizer, activist, and leader. As a lawyer, he
Statement from University of Michigan Students on Divestment Resolution
March 27, 2014
Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE): Assembly Resolution 3050
This past week has been nothing short of inspirational. Hundreds of Palestinian students, SAFE activists,and allies from dozens of student organizations persevered through a weeklong sitin, which
AROC Inspirations
Here’s to a new year of community victories, as we continue building a movement for self determination, economic and social justice for all!
Support the Trayvon 2!
The Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC) is outraged at the ongoing racial profiling of the Oakland Police Department and their recent targeting of the Trayvon 2, Tanzeen and Lamar (aka Hannibal), two Muslim men of color. Tanzeen and Lamar
Support Arab community organizing! Donate to AROC today!
Donate today, or even better yet, become a monthly sustainer to help make the work of AROC possible!
Outrageous Arrest of Palestinian Activist, Rasmea Odeh
Outrageous arrest of Palestinian activist in Chicago
Read the Arab American Action Network’s (AAAN) Call to Action
Read full statement by Committee to Stop FBI Repression
PSLS, CCR and 33 other rights groups sign statement opposing indictment of Palestinian-American activist
Prisoners & Ramadan: The Value of Dignity Over Hunger
AROC | Arab Resource & Organizing Center PRESENTS
PRISONERS & RAMADAN:
The Value of Dignity Over Hunger!
AROC Iftar & Discussion w/Adam Hudson on
Hunger Strikes in Guantanamo.Adam is a freelance journalist who just returned from a 2-week trip to
RISE UP: IRAQ
RISE UP: IRAQ
By Ali Issa
The street that your question describes as ‘quiet’ is actually silent only as a result of repression, especially after the protests of February 2011 when the authorities revealed their violence openly-using the army to