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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
Discussion of contemporary Afghan women
To mark the publication of the book Land of the Unconquerable: The Lives of Contemporary Afghan Women, coeditor and sociologist Ashraf Zahedi and contributor Amina Kator discuss this portrait of a misunderstood people. The book features essays from scholars, humanitarian workers, politicians, and journalists who abandon stereotypes or clichés, focusing on the women’s struggle for peace and justice instead.
5:30–7:30 p.m., $5 members/$10 nonmembers
Russ Building
235 Montgomery, SF
THURSDAY, JUNE 28
Unsung heroes of U.S. history
This event spotlights the lesser-known Philippine heroes of U.S. history and features stories told by descendants of the Buffalo Soldiers who helped the U.S. win World War II; a discussion of the Filipino farm workers in Delano who fought fair wages and ethical working conditions; and a tribute to Al Robles —SF’s Manilatown community leader who was instrumental in the fight against the eviction and demolition of the famed I-Hotel — a refuge for Filipino laborers.
5–9 p.m., free
Manilatown Center
868 Kearny
Operation Recovery: Right to Heal tour
Support the Iraqi Veterans Against the War, a nonprofit that fights for adequate medical and mental health care as well as G.I. rights for returning soldiers. The organization is on tour to share their stories while on the road fighting to win veterans “the right to heal.” The events also features musical performances by Ryan Harvey and Nomi.
7–10 p.m., sliding scale donation
766 Fell, SF
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Walk through labor history
Revisit the sites involved in the 1946 strike that was started spontaneously by the mostly women retail clerks at Kahn’s and Hastings department stores in Oakland. More than 100,000 workers strong, the so-called “Work Holiday” strike shut down all city commerce for 54 hours. Also, along the way you can learn about the five other general strikes across the U.S. that same yea — the year that set the record for the most strikes in our country’s history.
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., free
Latham Square fountain
Broadway and Telegraph, Oakl.
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