Layla Ali Amar, an Atlanta resident and Palestinian artist, is opening her exhibition, Ibn Al Shatat: Witnessing Across Time & Place, during the Atlanta Radical Book Fair (follow them on Instagram, as well as the Refaat Mobile Library, for info on other events throughout the day, including a panel on migration). The exhibit, translating to “Son of Diaspora”, "explores […]
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is hosting a discussion and interactive community on language diversity and access in Georgia. Expect an update on the organization's language advocacy work, a creative writing activity, and light refreshments. Register here.
The Eritrean American Community of Georgia is hosting its 12th Annual Community Day Celebration. The event will feature Eritrean cuisine and performances from Eritrean artists including Robel Numeri Shega, Temano, and Habtom Debessai. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Buy them here.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is hosting a gala to celebrate and honor the people it's selected as 'Community Champions' this year. Live music by DJ Remy. More info here. Buy tickets here.
Noor Family Services, a nonprofit supporting immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence, is hosting its annual gala fundraising dinner, featuring keynote speaker Imam Khalid Latif. Childcare available. Buy tickets here.
Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, who reported extensively on the war in Gaza over the past year, is headlining this fundraising dinner to benefit the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). More info here and buy tickets here.
The Asian American Advocacy Fund is hosting a townhall about an issue on the ballot for Gwinnett voters in November: expanding public transit. The event will feature stories from community leaders and transit experts on how more public transportation could impact the lives of Gwinnett residents. Childcare and food provided. Free. RSVP here.
The City of Brookhaven is hosting a two-day international festival along the Peachtree Creek Greenway. The event will feature live music, food from around the world, a 5K to benefit nonprofit We Love Buford Highway, as well as health screenings and vendors. Admission is free. More details here. Interested in being a vendor, performer, or […]
The Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP), the City of Clarkston, Refugee Women's Network (RWN), and Women Watch Afrika (WWA) are hosting a candidate town hall, and attendees will have a chance to connect directly with candidates running for Clarkston City Council, State House, State Senate, and Dekalb County Commission. RSVP here.
Decatur-based Chai Pani is hosting a Diwali Mela, featuring food and drink specials (aloo paratha and badam milk), a Pani Puri station, free henna, and fireworks.
The annual storytelling festival features a children's parade, storytellers, performers, literacy activities and giveaways, as well as food from around the world. The event is hosted by CDF Action and the City of Clarkston, and hosted by a range of community partners.
The first ever Bangladeshi Food Festival is this Sunday, hosted by the Bangladeshi Students Association of Atlanta. Attendees can enjoy food as well as music, and activities like henna and face painting.
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