Alert #2: Protests and Hard Conversations This Week

Before Thursday: Practice for Hard Conversations about Ceasefire

You can use this resource from Jewish Voice for Peace to help prepare yourself for hard conversations you might have with families and loved ones over the holiday.

8 ways to have hard conversations about ceasefire

Thursday: National Day Of Mourning Event (in person and online)

Since 1970, Indigenous people & their allies have gathered at noon on Cole's Hill in Plymouth, MA to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on the US Thanksgiving holiday. Learn more at the United American Indians of New England Website:

 National Day of Mourning Event Info

• When: Thursday, November 23, 12:00pm-3:00pm

• Where: Cole's Hill (above Plymouth Rock), Plymouth, MA, or watch the event online:

  • National Day of Mourning Livestream

• Masks required

Friday: Black Friday Shut It Down for Palestine

• When: Friday, November 24, 1:00pm

• Where: Rhode Island State House Steps

• Prayer, rally, and march

• Whether or not you can attend, you can take the action steps listed on DARE’s social media:

  • Shut It Down for Palestine Info and Action Steps

Some useful protest links:

Your Rights When Interacting with Police

Protest Safety