US out of the “Middle East”: Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran…

The quotes are because the "Middle East" is an abstract concept that may or may not include anything east of Iraq in some opinions. The ellipsis [...] is because the U.S. is definitely interested in the entire geographic region, and not just these three countries.

Schedule of events:

10:00AM – Information, literature, and temporary Henna tattoos (Henna - the ancient art of skin decoration practiced in many parts of the 'Middle East' and Africa)

11:00AM – Film: "The End of Empire: How an American Coup Became the Source of Extremism in the Middle East"

12:00PM – Presentation: "Media Bias about the so-called Middle East" – By Gabi Ross. Learn to analyze the media for demonization of Muslims and/or people
from the 'Middle East' and take home resources for more accurate
information.

1:00 PM – Iraq panel: End the US Occupation – Iraqi-Americans and Allies Speak

2:00PM – Information, literature, and temporary Henna tattoos

4:00 PM – Film: "The End of Empire: How an American Coup Became the Source of Extremism in the Middle East"

5:00 PM – Discussion: US Middle East Policy from Somalia to Pakistan

ALL DAY – View a photo exhibit on the effects of the US invasion on ordinary Afghan civilians. Exhibit by 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

ALL DAY – Information and literature from the American iranian Friendship Council and Peace and Justice Works. Come find out more about the campaign to bring the troops home. 

Participating organizations inlcude American Iranian Friendship Council, Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group and September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.