Events

The grassroots group Atlanta 4 Palestine is hosting a tatreez fundraising workshop on Saturday, December 20th, at 4:00 pm. All funds from this event will be donated to Hasana, Inc., […]

The Alif Institute is hosting an advance screening of All That’s Left of You, which follows the story of one Palestinian family over seven decades. Palestinian lunch (with a vegetarian option) will be served at 2:15 p.m., with the film starting at 3. Get your tickets here

The Alliance Française is hosting a monthly screening of French films at The Tara Theatre. On Wednesday, they will be screening Case 137, a French crime drama film co-written and directed by Dominik Moll. The movie follows an internal affairs officer investigating a police shooting during the 2018 Paris "Yellow Vest" protests. More information here.

The Georgia Immigrant Rights Alliance is hosting an in-person training at the State Capitol to educate participants on the legislative process, key issues, effective advocacy strategies, and how to speak with legislators. The session will take place in Room CAP 216 at the Georgia State Capitol. Sign up here.

The newest Yemeni coffee in the city, Haraz Coffee House, is hosting a grand opening party on Saturday, January 17, at 11 am. The event starts with a ribbon cutting, followed by beats from a DJ, henna, and fun activities. More details here.

The Atlanta-based arts collective Corazon a Corazon is joining up with Blooms Emporium and the Atlanta Chinatown Mall for a performance by local artists, as well as an open mic afterwards. The theme of the evening is : “So much love to give.” Sign-up details will be posted on January 9. Details here

Los Corridos Run Club is hosting a 3-mile or 1.5-mile walk/run at El Ponce, 939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Before the run, there will be a raffle in support of  El Refugio, which advocates for immigrants at Steward Detention Center and supports their families. Tickets for the raffle will be available […]

Chow A La Carte/ Uptown Test Kitchen will be hosting a night of storytelling celebrating Sudanese culture, resilience, and community. The event, organized by Ikhlas Mohammed and inspired by her mother, Magboula Yousif—affectionately known as Nanna— includes dinner, dessert, cold and hot drinks, henna, photo booth, and take-home gifts. More details and information about the […]

The Latino Community Fund - Georgia and GALEO are hosting their annual Latino Day at the Capitol, where participants can learn about how bills become laws and how to engage in direct advocacy, as well as join a press conference where community members will share their priorities with policy makers.  Sign up here to attend.

The Alif Institute is inviting those ages13 and up to join a trivia night, led by the organization's youth groups.  Prizes will be given to the winners.  Snacks provided. Tickets are $25. More info here.  

Casa Alterna, an Atlanta-based ministry that offers hospitality to asylum seekers and immigrants facing deportation, is organizing a Super Bowl watch party at Thinking Man Tavern in Decatur on Sunday, […]

The Georgia Muslim Voter Project and the CAIR Georgia are hosting their annual advocacy day at the Georgia Capitol. Attendees will enjoy breakfast, learn more about direct advocacy, and hear […]